fuel DODGE CHALLENGER 2012 3.G Service Manual

NOTE:
•The oil change indicator message will not monitor the
time since the last oil change. Change your vehicle’s
oil if it has been six months since your last oil change,
even if the oil change indicator message is NOT
illuminated.
•Change your engine oil more often if you drive your
vehicle off-road for an extended period of time.
•Under no circumstances should oil change intervals
exceed 8,000 miles (13 000 km) or six months, which-
ever comes first.
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a
scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Required” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” or under “In-
strument Cluster Description/Odometer/Trip Odom-
eter” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.
At Each Stop For Fuel•Check the engine oil level. Refer to “Maintenance
Procedures/Engine Oil” in “Maintaining Your Ve-
hicle” for further information.
•Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 443

About Your Brakes.................... 281,284
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ............285,288
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 410
Adding Fuel ........................... 332
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 404
Additives, Fuel ......................... 330
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 397
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 400
Air Conditioning ........................ 238
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 238
Air Conditioning Filter .................244,401
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............400,401
Air Conditioning System ................238,400
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 245
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 306
Airbag .............................. 54,63
Airbag Deployment ....................... 64
Airbag Light ................... 61,62,67,80,178
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 66 Airbag, Side
........................ 58,60,63
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ...........58,60,63
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................... 18
Alarm Light ........................... 183
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
Alarm, Panic ............................ 25
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 224
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............285,288
Anti-Lock Warning Light ...............185,287
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 18
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............409,438
Disposal ........................... 411
Appearance Care ........................ 418
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ......... 18
Assistance Towing ....................... 105
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 39
Auto Unlock, Doors ....................... 33
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 87
470 INDEX

Brightness, Interior Lights.................. 144
Bulb Replacement ..................... 432,433
Bulbs, Light .......................... 82,432
Calibration, Compass ..................... 196
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 438
Caps, Filler Fuel .............................. 332
Oil (Engine) ........................ 396
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............. 411
Car Washes ............................ 419
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............79,331
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 334
Cellular Phone ........................ 92,237
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 436
Certification Label ....................... 334
Chains, Tire ............................ 314
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 365
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 297 Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)
............... 391
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 78
Checks, Safety ........................... 78
Child Restraint .................... 68,70,73,75
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............72,73
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 328
Cleaning Wheels ............................ 421
Windshield Wiper Blades ............... 404
Clock ............................. 204,213
Cold Weather Operation ................... 258
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 237
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 309
Compass .............................. 195
Compass Calibration ..................... 196
Compass Variance ....................... 196
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 191
472 INDEX

ConnectorUCI .............................. 227
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ....... 227
Conserving Fuel ........................ 191
Console .............................. 168
Console, Floor .......................... 168
Console, Overhead ....................... 151
Contract, Service ........................ 463
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 411
Cooling System ......................... 408
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ............. 410
Coolant Capacity ..................... 438
Coolant Level .................... 408,412
Disposal of Used Coolant ............... 411
Drain, Flush, and Refill ................ 409
Inspection .......................... 412
Points to Remember .................. 412
Pressure Cap ........................ 411 Radiator Cap
........................ 411
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ....409,438,439
Corrosion Protection ..................... 418
Cruise Light ........................... 176
Cupholders ......................... 167,424
Customer Assistance ..................... 461
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 67
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights ........... 144
Daytime Running Lights ................... 140
Dealer Service .......................... 393
Deck Lid, Emergency Release ................ 42
Deck Lid, Power Release ................... 40
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 170
Defroster, Windshield ................... 80,241
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 145
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 390
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 143
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INDEX 473

DipsticksOil (Engine) ........................ 394
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 381
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............. 411
Engine Oil ......................... 397
Door Locks ............................. 31
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 33
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 152
Driving On Slippery Surfaces .................. 277
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 278
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy .... 191
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 89
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 163
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 287
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) .... 427Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)
...... 148
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 291
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ...... 177
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 186
Emergency Deck Lid Release ................ 42
Emergency Trunk Release ................... 42
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............. 378
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 353
Jacking ............................ 365
Jump Starting ....................... 374
Overheating ........................ 353
Towing ............................ 381
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 391
Engine ............................... 389
Air Cleaner ......................... 397
Block Heater ........................ 260
Break-In Recommendations .............. 77
Checking Oil Level ................... 394
474 INDEX

Compartment.................... 388,389
Compartment Identification ............. 388
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................ 408,439
Cooling ........................... 408
Exhaust Gas Caution ................79,331
Fails to Start ........................ 258
Flooded, Starting ..................... 258
Fuel Requirements .................... 327
Jump Starting ....................... 374
Oil ......................... 394,438,439
Oil Change Interval ................... 395
Oil Filler Cap ....................... 396
Oil Filter ........................... 397
Oil Filter Disposal .................... 397
Oil Selection ..................... 395,438
Oil Synthetic ........................ 397
Overheating ........................ 353
Starting ........................... 252
Temperature Gauge ................... 177 Engine Oil Viscosity
...................... 396
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ................. 396
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 64
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 21
Ethanol ............................... 328
Event Data Recorder ...................... 67
Exhaust Gas Caution ................... 79,331
Exhaust System ....................... 79,405
Exterior Folding Mirrors ................... 89
Exterior Lighting ........................ 138
Exterior Lights .......................... 82
Filler Location Fuel ...................... 332
Filters Air Cleaner ......................... 397
Air Conditioning .................. 244,401
Engine Oil ....................... 397,439
Engine Oil Disposal ................... 397
Flash-To-Pass ........................... 143
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FlashersHazard Warning ..................... 353
Turn Signal .................... 82,142,178
Flat Tire Changing ....................... 365
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 258
Fluid Capacities ......................... 438
Fluid Leaks ............................. 82
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ................ 417
Brake ............................. 414
Cooling System ...................... 408
Engine Oil ......................... 394
Fluid, Brake ........................... 440
Fluids ................................ 439
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 439
Fog Lights .......................... 141,181
Folding Rear Seat ........................ 135
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 378 Fuel
................................. 327
Adding ........................... 332
Additives .......................... 330
Clean Air .......................... 328
Conserving ......................... 191
Ethanol ........................... 328
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .................. 332
Gasoline ........................... 327
Gauge ............................ 176
Materials Added ..................... 330
Methanol .......................... 328
Octane Rating .................... 327,439
Requirements ....................... 327
Saver Mode ........................ 191
Specifications ....................... 439
Tank Capacity ....................... 438
Fuel Optimizer ......................... 191
Fuel Saver ............................. 191
Fuel System Caution ..................... 333
476 INDEX

Fueling............................... 332
Fuses ................................ 424
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ........... 152
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ...............332,390
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 327
Conserving ......................... 191
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 328
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 328
Gauges Coolant Temperature .................. 177
Fuel .............................. 176
Odometer .......................... 181
Speedometer ........................ 176
Tachometer ......................... 176
Gear Ranges ........................... 267
Gear Select Lever Override ................. 379
General Information ...............18,27,121,326
General Maintenance ..................... 393 Glass Cleaning
.......................... 423
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...............335,337
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............335,337
GVWR ............................... 335
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™) .............. 92
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 278
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 353
Head Restraints ......................... 132
Headlights ............................ 433
Automatic ......................... 139
Bulb Replacement .................... 433
Cleaning ........................... 422
Delay ............................. 139
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ...... 143
Lights On Reminder .................. 141
On With Wipers ................... 139,147
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INDEX 477

Headlight Switch..................... 138
Headlights ...................... 138,433
Headlights On Reminder ............... 141
Headlights On With Wipers ..........139,147
High Beam ...................... 143,180
High Beam Indicator .................. 180
High Beam/Low Beam Select ............ 143
Illuminated Entry ..................... 21
Instrument Cluster ................. 138,176
Intensity Control ..................... 144
Interior ......................... 143,151
License ............................ 437
Lights On Reminder .................. 141
Low Fuel .......................... 185
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ...... 185
Map Reading ..................... 143,151
Oil Pressure ........................ 180
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ........ 144
Passing ............................ 143 Reading
........................ 143,151
Seat Belt Reminder ................... 180
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ............ 183
Service ......................... 432,433
Service Engine Soon
(Malfunction Indicator) ................ 185
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ............ 183
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .......183,317
Traction Control ..................... 294
Turn Signal .................... 82,142,178
Vanity Mirror ........................ 90
Voltage ............................ 176
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 176
Loading Vehicle ...................... 334,336
Capacities .......................... 336
Tires .............................. 301
Locks ................................. 31
Auto Unlock ......................... 33
Automatic Door ...................... 33
480 INDEX

Door.............................. 31
Power Door ......................... 32
Low Tire Pressure System .................. 317
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH) ............................ 72,73
Lubrication, Body ....................... 403
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 398
Maintenance Procedures ................... 393
Maintenance Schedule .................... 442
Maintenance, General ..................... 393
Maintenance, Sunroof ..................... 163
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 185,391
Manual Transmission ...............260,415,418
Fluid Level Check ................. 415,418
Manual, Service ......................... 465
Map/Reading Lights .................. 143,151
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................. 414
Methanol ............................. 328 Mini-Trip Computer
...................... 191
Mirrors ................................ 87
Automatic Dimming ................... 87
Electric Powered ...................... 89
Electric Remote ....................... 89
Exterior Folding ...................... 89
Heated ............................. 90
Outside ............................ 88
Vanity ............................. 90
Mode Fuel Saver ......................... 191
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 317
Mopar Parts ......................... 392,464
MTBE/ETBE ........................... 328
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 142
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 77
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