engine DODGE CHALLENGER 2012 3.G Owner's Manual

Jump-Starting Procedure
• Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable to the remote positive (+) post ofthe discharged vehicle.
• Connect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) post of the booster battery.
• Connect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable to the negative (-) post of the booster battery.
• Connect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper cable to the remote negative (-) post of the vehicle with the discharged battery.
• Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, and then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in the reverse sequence:
• Disconnect the negative (-) jumper cable from the remote negative (-) post of the vehicle with the discharged battery.
• Disconnect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable from the negative (-) post of the booster battery.
• Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery.
• Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable from the remote positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle.
• If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle you should have the battery and charging system inspected at your authorized dealer.
CAUTION!
• Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with asystem voltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor,
alternator or electrical system may occur.
• Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle or the discharged vehicle.
• Accessories that can be plugged into the vehicle power outlets draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
Eventually, if plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s battery will discharge
sufficiently to degrade battery life and/or prevent the engine from starting.
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WARNING!
• When temperatures are below the freezing point, electrolyte in a dischargedbattery may freeze. Do not attempt jump-starting because the battery could
rupture or explode and cause personal injury. Battery temperature must be
brought above freezing point before attempting a jump-start.
•
Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the hood is raised. It can
start anytime the ignition switch is on. You can be injured by moving fan blades.
• Remove any metal jewelry, such as watch bands or bracelets, that might make an inadvertent electrical contact. You could be severely injured.
• Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or sparks
away from the battery.
• Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection and personal injury could result.
• Failure to follow this procedure could result in personal injury or property damage due to battery explosion.
• Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode and could
result in personal injury.
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE
• If a malfunction occurs and the shiftlever cannot be moved out of the PARK
position, you can use the following
procedure to temporarily move the shift
lever:
• To access the shift lever override, remove the shift lever manual override
cover which is located on the PRNDL
bezel next to the shift lever. The
override access port is at the front of
the cubby bin.
• Firmly set the parking brake.
• Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position without starting the
engine.
• Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.
• Using a screwdriver or similar tool, press and hold the override tab through the access port on the center console.
• Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position.
• The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL.
• Reinstall the override cover.
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FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
• If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved by arocking motion. Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. Then, move the shift lever back and forth between REVERSE and
DRIVE. Using minimal accelerator pedal pressure to maintain the rocking motion,
without spinning the wheels, is most effective.
NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with Electronic Stability Control (ESC) or Traction
Control
, turn the system off before attempting to “rock” the vehicle.
CAUTION!
• When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by moving between REVERSE and DRIVE, do not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage may
result.
• Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transmission overheating and failure. It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels
above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no transmission shifting occurring).
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive wheel
speeds may cause tire damage or failure. A tire could explode and injure
someone. Do not spin your vehicle's wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) when
you are stuck. Do not let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the
speed.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT3.6L Engine
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5.7L Engine
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6.4L Engine
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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
Non SRT8
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine
PartCapacities
Engine Coolant 3.6L MOPAR
®Antifreeze/
Coolant Five
Year/100,000 Mile
Formula HOAT (Hybrid
Organic Additive
Technology) or equivalent. 11.1 Quarts (10.5 Liters)
Includes heater and
coolant recovery bottle
filled to MAX level.
Engine Coolant 5.7L MOPAR
®Antifreeze/
Coolant Five
Year/100,000 Mile
Formula HOAT (Hybrid
Organic Additive
Technology) or equivalent. 14.7 Quarts (13.9 Liters)
Includes heater and
coolant recovery bottle
filled to MAX level.
Engine Oil with Filter 3.6L API Certified SAE 5W-30 engine oil, API Certified.
Refer to your engine oil
filler cap for correct SAE
grade.6 Quarts (5.6 Liters)
Engine Oil with Filter 5.7L API Certified SAE 5W-20 engine oil, API Certified.
Refer to the engine oil
filler cap for correct SAE
grade.7 Quarts (6.6 Liters)
Engine Oil Filter 3.6L.
5.7L. MOPAR
®Engine Oil Filter
or equivalent. —
Spark Plug 3.6L RER8ZWYCB4 (Gap
0.043 in [1.1 mm]) —
Spark Plug 5.7L LZFR5C–11 (Gap 0.043 in
[1.1 mm]) —
Automatic Transmission MOPAR
®ATF+4®
Automatic Transmission
Fluid or equivalent
licensed ATF+4
®product. —
Manual Transmission MOPAR®ATF+4®
Automatic Transmission
Fluid or equivalent
licensed ATF+4
®product. —
Axle Rear 5.7L. API GL-5 SAE 75W90
Synthetic Gear Lubricant
or equivalent (with
MOPAR
®Friction
Modifier-Hypoid Gear
Additive). —
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ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine
PartCapacities
Axle Rear 3.6L API GL-5 SAE 75W140 Synthetic Gear Lubricant
or equivalent. —
Brake Master Cylinder MOPAR
®DOT 3 and SAE
J1703 should be used or
equivalent. If DOT 3 is not
available, then DOT 4 is
acceptable. Use only
recommended brake fluids. —
Power Steering Reservoir MOPAR
®Hydraulic Fluid
or equivalent meeting
MS-11655, such as Fuchs
EG ZH 3044 or Pentosin
CHF 11s. —
Fuel Selection 3.6L 87 Octane Acceptable. 89 Octane Recommended.19.1 Gallons (72 Liters)
(Approximate)
Fuel Selection 5.7L 87 Octane Acceptable. 89 Octane Recommended.19.1 Gallons (72 Liters)
(Approximate)
E-85 Flexible Fuel – 3.6L Engine Only
CAUTION!
Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label or a yellow gas cap can operate
on E-85.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
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SRT8
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine
PartCapacities
Engine Coolant 6.4L MOPAR
®Antifreeze/
Coolant Five
Year/100,000 Mile
FormulaHOAT (Hybrid
Organic Additive
Technology) or equivalent. 15.2 Quarts (14.4 Liters)
Includes heater and
coolant recovery bottle
filled to MAX level.
Engine Oil With Filter 6.4L For best performance and maximum protection under
all types of operating
conditions, the
manufacturer only
recommends full synthetic
engine oils that meet the
American Petroleum
Institute (API) categories
of SM or SM/CF. The
manufacturer recommends
the use of a full synthetic
SAE 0W-40 engine oil or
equivalent.7 Quarts (6.6 Liters)
Engine Oil Filter 6.4L MOPAR
®Engine Oil Filter
or equivalent. —
Spark Plugs 6.4L LZTR6AP11EG (Gap
0.043 in [1.1 mm]) —
Axle Rear (SRT8) MOPAR
®Synthetic Gear
Lubricant SAE 75W–90
(API GL-5) or equivalent
(with MOPAR
®Friction
Modifier – Hypoid Gear
Additive). —
Power Steering Reservoir
(SRT8) MOPAR
®Power Steering
Fluid + 4, MOPAR®
ATF+4®Automatic
Transmission Fluid or
equivalent licensed
ATF+4
®product. —
Fuel Selection 6.4L Premium Unleaded 91 Octane Only or higher.19.1 Gallons (72 Liters)
(Approximate)
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MAINTENANCE CHART
Miles:
8,000 16,000 24,000 32,000 40,000 48,000 56,000 64,000 72,000 80,000 88,000 96,000 104,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78
Or Kilometers:
13,000 26,000 39,000 52,000 65,000 78,000 91,000 104,000 117,000 130,000 143,000 156,000 169,000
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular
wear, even if it occurs before scheduled mainte-
nance. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
If using your vehicle for any of the following: dusty or
off-road conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner
filter; replace if necessary. XXX
Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary. X X XXXX
Inspect the CV joints. XXXX
Inspect the exhaust system. X XXXX
Adjust the parking brake on vehicles equipped with
four wheel disc brakes. XXX
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter if
using your vehicle for any of the following: police,
taxi, fleet or frequent trailer towing. X
Inspect the manual transmission fluid. X X X X
Change the manual transmission fluid if using your
vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or
frequent trailer towing. X
Change the manual transmission fluid if using your
vehicle for any of the following: Most of your driving
is at sustained high speeds during hot weather, above
90°F (32°C), driving in dusty conditions, or stop and
go driving. X
Inspect the rear axle fluid, change if necessary. X X XXXX
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