oil change DODGE CHALLENGER 2013 3.G User Guide

ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
• A long break-in period is not required for the drivetrain (engine, transmission, clutch, and
rear axle) in your new vehicle.
• Drive moderately during the first 500 mi (800 km). After the initial 60 mi (100 km), speeds
up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
• While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws
contributes to a good break-in. However, wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can
be detrimental and should be avoided.
• The engine oil, transmission fluid, and axle lubricant installed at the factory is high-
quality and energy-conserving. Oil, fluid, and lubricant changes should be consistent
with anticipated climate and conditions under which vehicle operations will occur. For
the recommended viscosity and quality grades, refer to “Maintaining Your Vehicle”.
NOTE:
A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles (kilometers) of
operation. This should be considered a normal part of the break-in and not interpreted as an
indication of difficulty.
CAUTION!
Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may result.
Engine Break-In Recommendation — SRT8 Version
• A long break-in period is not required for the drivetrain (engine, transmission, and rear
axle) in your new vehicle.
• Drive moderately during the first 500 miles (800 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km),
speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
• While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws
contributes to a good break-in. However, wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can
be detrimental and should be avoided.
• The engine oil is a high performance synthetic lubricant, the transmission fluid, and axle
lubricant installed at the factory is high-quality and energy-conserving. Oil, fluid, and
lubricant changes should be consistent with anticipated climate and conditions under
which vehicle operations will occur. For the recommended viscosity and quality grades,
refer to “Maintaining Your Vehicle”.
NOTE:
A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles (kilometers) of
operation. This should be considered a normal part of the break-in and not interpreted as an
indication of difficulty.
CAUTION!
Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may result.
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•Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the
system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low
tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for
approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will
continue each time the vehicle is restarted as long as the malfunction exists.
•When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or
signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons,
including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that
prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale
after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the replacement or
alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.
NOTE:
Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per 12° F (7° C) of air temperature
change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially in the
Winter. Example: If garage temperature is 68°F (20°C) and the outside temperature is 32°F
(0°C), then the cold tire inflation pressure should be increased by 3 psi (21 kPa), which equals
1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (7°C) for this outside temperature condition.
CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. TPMS
pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle.
Undesirable system operation or sensor damage may result when using replacement
equipment that is not of the same size, type, and/or style. Aftermarket wheels can cause
sensor damage. Do not use tire sealant from a can, or balance beads if your vehicle is
equipped with a TPMS, as damage to the sensors may result.
- Engine Temperature Warning Light
• This light warns of an overheated engine condition.
• If the light turns on or flashes continuously while driving, safely pull over and stop the
vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and
idle the vehicle. If the temperature reading does not return to normal, turn the engine off
immediately.
• We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the
vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by steam
or boiling coolant. You may want to call an authorized dealer for service if your vehicle
overheats.
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- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light
• This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).
• If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, we recommend you
drive to the nearest authorized dealer immediately and have the vehicle serviced
immediately.
- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Indicator Light
• This light informs you of a problem with the system.
• If a problem is detected, the light will come on while the engine is running. Cycle the
ignition when the vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever is placed in the
PARK position; the light should turn off.
• If the light remains lit with the engine running, your vehicle will usually be drivable;
however, see an authorized dealer immediately. If the light is flashing when the engine is
running, immediate service is required and you may experience reduced performance,
an elevated/rough idle or engine stall and your vehicle may require towing.
- Air Bag Warning Light
• If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the vehicle
serviced by an authorized dealer immediately.
Fuel Cap/Loose Gas Cap Message
• If a “gas cap” message (shown as gASCAP) appears, tighten the gas cap until a “clicking”
sound is heard.
• Press the odometer reset button to turn the message off.
• If the message continues to appear for more than three days after tightening the gas
cap, see your authorized service center.
Oil Change Indicator
• Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indicator system. The “Oil Change
Due” message will flash in the EVIC display for approximately 10 seconds after a single
chime has sounded, to indicate the next scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil
change indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the engine oil change interval
may fluctuate, dependent upon your personal driving style
• Unless reset, this message will continue to display each time you turn the ignition switch
to the ON/RUN position or cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position if equipped with
Keyless Enter-N-Go™. To turn off the message temporarily, press and release the MENU
button. To reset the oil change indicator system (after performing the scheduled main-
tenance) refer to the following procedure.
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Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go™
1. Without pressing the brake pedal, cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position (Do not start
the engine).
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within 10 seconds.
3. Cycle the ignition to the OFF/LOCK position.
Vehicles Not Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go™
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (Do not start the engine).
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within 10 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position.
NOTE:
If the indicator message illuminates when you start the vehicle, the oil change indicator
system did not reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure.
Resetting The Light After Servicing
Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go™
• Without pressing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE START/STOP button and cycle the
ignition to the ON/RUN position (Do not start the engine.)
• Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within 10 seconds.
• Without pressing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE START/STOP button once to return
the ignition to the OFF/LOCK position.
Vehicles Not Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go™
• Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (Do not start the engine.)
• Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within 10 seconds.
• Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position.
NOTE:
If the indicator message illuminates when you start the vehicle, the oil change indicator
system did not reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change indicator system. The oil change
indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled
maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indicator message will illuminate.
This means that service is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions such as frequent
short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or cold ambient temperatures, and E85 fuel usage
will influence when the “Change Oil” or “Oil Change Required” message is displayed.
Severe Operating Conditions can cause the change oil message to illuminate as early as
3,500 miles (5,600 km) since last reset. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible,
within the next 500 miles (805 km).
On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) equipped vehicles, “Oil Change Required”
will be displayed in the EVIC and a single chime will sound, indicating that an oil change is
necessary.
On Non-EVIC equipped vehicles, “Change Oil” will flash in the instrument cluster odometer
and a single chime will sound, indicating that an oil change is necessary.
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 “Instrument Cluster Description/Odometer/Trip Odometer” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or
twelve months, whichever comes first.
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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 irregular 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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SRT – MAINTENANCE CHART
Miles:
6,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 30,000 36,000 42,000 48,000 54,000 60,000 66,000 72,000 78,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78
Or Kilometers:
10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000 100,000 110,000 120,000 130,000
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.XXXXXXX XXXXXX
Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before scheduled
maintenance.XXXXXXX XXXXXX
If using your vehicle for any of the following:
dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the engine
air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.XXX X X
Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary. X X X X X X
Inspect the CV joints. X X X
Inspect the exhaust system. X X X X
Adjust the parking brake on vehicles equipped
with four wheel disc brakes.XX
Change the manual transmission fluid
(if equipped) 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.XXX
Inspect the manual transmission fluid
(if equipped), add as necessary.XX X
Change the automatic transmission fluid and
filter if using your vehicle for any of the following:
police, taxi, fleet or frequent trailer towing.X
Change the rear axle fluid if using your vehicle for
any of the following: police, taxi, fleet or frequent
trailer towing.X
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Airbag...................14
Air Conditioning.............29
Alarm (Security Alarm)..........13
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) . .13
Automatic Headlights..........24
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . .29
Automatic Transmission
Autostick.............26,74
Fluid Type..............106
Autostick...............26,74
AxleFluid ................106
Belts, Seat.................13
BrakeFluid................106
Break-In Recommendations,
New Vehicle..............22
Bulb Replacement............122
Calibration, Compass...........67
Change Oil Indicator...........81
ChangingAFlatTire...........84
Child Restraint..............15
Child Restraint Tether Anchors......15
ClimateControl..............29
Compass Calibration...........67
Cooling System
Coolant Capacity..........106
Cruise Control (Speed Control)......25
Cruise Light................25
Customer Assistance..........123
Defects, Reporting............124
DimmerControl..............24
Dimmer Switch, Headlight........24
Disarming, Theft System.........13
ECO....................67
Electronics
Your Vehicle's Sound System....32
Electronic Speed Control
(Cruise Control)............25
Electronic Vehicle Information
Center(EVIC) ...........67, 68
Emergency, In Case of
Brake Warning Light.........80
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck. . . .100
Jacking................84JumpStarting ............96
Overheating.............83
Engine
Break-In Recommendations.....22
Compartment ............103
JumpStarting ............96
Oil Selection.............106
Overheating.............83
Starting..............11, 12
Stopping..............11, 12
Event Data Recorder...........101
Exterior Lights..............122
Flat Tire Changing............84
Fluid Capacities.............106
Fluids ..................106
FogLights.................24
Folding Rear Seat.............20
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.........100
Front Heated Seats............20
Fuel
Filler Cap (Gas Cap)..........81
Specifications
............106
Fuse ...................118
Fuses...................118
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®)....69
Headlights
Automatic ..............24
Dimmer Switch............24
HighBeam ..............23
Heated Seats...............20
High Beam/Low Beam Select
(Dimmer) Switch............23
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener)....69
Hood Release..............102
Instrument Cluster
Indicators...............7
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights....6
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)....23
Introduction................2
iPod®/USB/MP3 Control.........66
Bluetooth Streaming Audio.....66
INDEX
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Jacking Instructions...........86
Jack Location..............84
Jack Operation..............86
JumpStarting ..............96
KeyFob...................8
Key Fob Programmable Features.....68
Keyless Enter-N-Go............9
Lock/Unlock.............10
Starting/Stopping .........11, 12
Lane Change Assist...........23
Lap/Shoulder Belts............13
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether
for CHildren)..............15
Lights
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) . . .78
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description)..............6
Maintenance Record.........114, 117
Maintenance Schedule.......110, 115
Malfunction Indicator Light
(CheckEngine) ............80
MOPAR® Accessories..........125
Navigation Voice Prompt Volume. . .44, 54
New Vehicle Break-In Period.......22
OilChangeIndicator ...........81
Oil Change Indicator, Reset........81
Oil, Engine
Capacity...............106
Outlet
Power .................72
Overheating, Engine...........83
Placard, Tire and Loading Information. .121
Power
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)...72
Seats .................18
Steering...............106
Power Sunroof..............30
Preparation for Jacking.........86
Programmable Electronic
Features..............68,76Rain Sensitive Wiper System.......23
Rear Seat, Folding............20
Recreational Towing...........73
Remote Starting System..........9
Replacement Bulbs...........122
Reporting Safety Defects........124
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck......100
Schedule, Maintenance.........110
Seat Belts.................13
Seats...................18
Adjustment..............18
Heated................20
Power .................18
Rear Folding.............20
Security Against Theft..........13
Shift Lever Override............98
Signals, Turn...............23
SpareTire.................84
Spark Plugs...............106
Speed Control
Accel/Decel.............25
Cancel................25
Resume ...............25
Set ..................25
Starting
Remote ................9
Steering
Tilt Column..............21
Steering Wheel Audio Controls......60
Stuck, Freeing..............100
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) . .29
Theft System Arming...........13
Theft System Disarming.........13
Tilt Steering Column...........21
TIREFIT..................90
Tires
Air Pressure.............121
Changing.............84,86
Flat Changing............84
Jacking................86
SpareTire ..............84
Towing...................73
Disabled Vehicle...........99
Recreational.............73
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UTILITY
• How do I know how much I can tow with my Dodge Challenger? pg. 73
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
• What do I do if my TPMS warning light is blinking? pg. 78
• How do I change a flat tire? pg. 84
• How do I use my Tirefit kit? pg. 91
• How do I Jump-Start my vehicle? pg. 96
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
• Where is my Fuse Block located? pg. 118
• What type of oil do I use? pg. 106
• How often should I change my engine’s oil? pg. 110
• What should my tire pressure be set at? pg. 121
FAQ (How To?)
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