check oil DODGE CHALLENGER 2013 3.G User Guide

NOTE:Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve months,
whichever comes first.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
• Check engine oil level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
• Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual
wear or damage
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission as
needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
Required Maintenance Intervals.
Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following
page for the required maintenance intervals.At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
•Change oil and filter
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregu-
lar wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator
system turns on.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required
• Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped
with dipstick
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses
and park brake
• Inspect engine cooling system protection and
hoses
• Inspect exhaust system
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or
off-road conditions
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 501

Caps, FillerFuel ................................ .383
Oil (Engine) .......................... .451
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................466
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...................97
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ....................386
Car Washes ............................ .476
Cellular Phone .......................... .280
Center High Mounted Stop Light ..............494
Certification Label ........................ .386
Chains, Tire ............................ .366
Changing A Flat Tire ...................... .418
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .344
Check
Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . .445
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............97
Checks, Safety ............................97
Child Restraint ............................74
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .380Cleaning
Wheels .............................. .477
Climate Control ......................... .280
Clock ................................. .243
Cold Weather Operation ....................300
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............279
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .361
Compass .............................. .233
Compass Calibration ...................... .234
Compass Variance ........................ .234
Computer, Trip/Travel ..................... .229
Connector UCI................................ .268
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ..........268
Conserving Fuel ......................... .229
Console ............................... .203
Console, Floor .......................... .203
Console, Overhead ....................... .184
Contract, Service ......................... .512
522 INDEX

Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy......229
Electrical Power Outlets .....................198
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................110
Electronic Brake Control System ...............332
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ......483
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........173
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............337
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ........213
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......224
Emergency Deck Lid Release ..................45
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................432
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................406
Jacking .............................. .418
Jump Starting ......................... .427
Overheating .......................... .406
Towing ............................. .435
Emergency Trunk Release ....................45 Emission Control System Maintenance
..........445
Engine ................................ .443
Air Cleaner .......................... .453
Block Heater ......................... .303
Break-In Recommendations .................96
Checking Oil Level ..................... .448
Compartment ......................... .442
Compartment Identification ................442
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................463
Cooling ............................. .463
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................97
Fails to Start .......................... .301
Flooded, Starting ...................... .301
Fuel Requirements ..................... .378
Jump Starting ......................... .427
Oil................................. .448
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .451
Oil Selection .......................... .450
Oil Synthetic ......................... .452
524 INDEX

Overheating.......................... .406
Starting ............................. .294
Temperature Gauge ..................... .214
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... .451
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ...................451
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............69
Entry System, Illuminated ....................22
Ethanol ............................... .380
Event Data Recorder ........................72
Exhaust Gas Caution ........................97
Exhaust System ...........................97
Exterior Folding Mirrors ....................110
Exterior Lighting ......................... .162
Exterior Lights .......................... .101
Filler Location Fuel ....................... .383
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .453
Air Conditioning ...................... .287Engine Oil
........................... .452
Engine Oil Disposal .....................452
Flashers Hazard Warning ....................... .406
Turn Signal .......................... .101
Flash-To-Pass ........................... .167
Flooded Engine Starting ....................301
Fluid, Brake ............................ .498
Fluid Capacities ......................... .495
Fluid Leaks ............................ .101
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ..................473
Brake ............................... .469
Cooling System ........................ .463
Engine Oil ........................... .448
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ...........496
Fog Lights ............................. .165
Folding Rear Seat ........................ .158
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................432
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Automatic Headlights....................163
Brake Assist Warning ....................341
Brake Warning ........................ .219
Bulb Replacement ...................... .490
Center Mounted Stop ....................494
Courtesy/Reading ..................... .167
Cruise .............................. .212
Daytime Running ...................... .164
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .................166
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator .....341
Electronic Throttle Control Warning ..........213
Engine Temperature Warning ...............215
Exterior ............................. .101
Fog ................................ .165
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................406
Headlights ........................... .162
Headlights On Reminder ..................165
Headlights On With Wipers ................163
Headlight Switch ...................... .162High Beam
........................... .167
High Beam Indicator .....................217
High Beam/Low Beam Select ...............167
Illuminated Entry ........................22
Instrument Cluster ..................... .162
Intensity Control ....................... .168
Interior ............................. .168
License ............................. .494
Lights On Reminder .....................165
Low Fuel ............................ .223
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........223
Map Reading ......................... .167
Oil Pressure .......................... .217
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ...........169
Passing ............................. .167
Reading ............................. .167
Seat

Belt Reminder ..................... .217
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ...............220
Service .............................. .489
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Rearview............................ .108
Vanity ...............................111
Mode Fuel Saver ........................... .229
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................368
Mopar Parts ............................ .447
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .380
Multi-Function Control Lever .................166
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................96
Occupant Restraints ........................45
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ..................62
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ................378
Odometer .............................. .212
Trip ................................ .212
Oil Change Indicator ...................... .228
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..................228 Oil, Engine
............................. .448
Capacity ............................ .495
Change Interval ....................... .450
Checking ............................ .448
Dipstick ............................. .448
Disposal ............................. .452
Filter ............................... .452
Filter Disposal ........................ .452
Identification Logo ..................... .450
Materials Added to ..................... .451
Recommendation ...................... .450
Synthetic ............................ .452
Viscosity ............................ .451
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .452
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................444
Operating Precautions ..................... .444
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors ...................109
Overdrive .............................. .317
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