check engine light DODGE CHALLENGER 2015 3.G User Guide

turn off the message. If the problem continues, the
message will appear the next time the vehicle is started.
A loose, improperly installed, or damaged fuel filler cap
may also turn on the MIL.
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass
an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.
For states that require an Inspection and Mainte-
nance (I/M), this check verifies the “Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not
on when the engine is running, and that the OBD II
system is ready for testing.
Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II
system maynotbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace-
ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not
ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
Your vehicle has a simple ignition actuated test, which
you can use prior to going to the test station. To check if
your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must do the
following:
1. Cycle the ignition switch to the ON position, but do
not crank or start the engine.
NOTE:If you crank or start the engine, you will have to
start this test over.
2. As soon as you cycle the ignition switch to the ON
position, you will see the MIL symbol come on as part
of a normal bulb check.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 493

Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
•Check engine oil level
•Check windshield washer fluid level
•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of irregular wear,
even if it occurs before your next scheduled service.
•Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and power steering and fill 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 your next scheduled
service
•Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required
•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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MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 555

Once A Month
•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery, and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and power steering, and add as
needed.
•Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.
At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
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MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 563

Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle...............7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..................512
Disposal..............................516
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)................382
Anti-Lock Warning Light....................225
Appearance Care.........................523
Arming System (Security Alarm)...............18
Auto Down Power Windows..................38
Automatic Door Locks......................31
Automatic Headlights......................139
Automatic High Beams.....................139
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)..........314
Automatic Transmission....................362
Adding Fluid..........................522
Autostick.............................369
Fluid and Filter Changes..................522
Fluid Change..........................522
Fluid Level Check.......................522
Fluid Type............................552
Special Additives.......................521
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode.......368
Autostick...............................369
Auto Unlock, Doors........................32
Axle Fluid..............................552
Axle Lubrication..........................552
Battery.................................502
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)........24
Location..............................502
Belts, Seat...............................95
Body Mechanism Lubrication.................507
B-Pillar Location..........................398
Brake Assist System.......................385
Brake Control System, Electronic..............381
Brake Fluid.............................552
Brake, Parking...........................377
Brakes.................................381
Brake System............................38110
INDEX 581

Anti-Lock (ABS)........................382
Fluid Check...........................518
Master Cylinder........................518
Parking..............................377
Warning Light.........................227
Brake/Transmission Interlock.................361
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle.........90
Brightness, Interior Lights...................145
Bulb Replacement.........................543
Bulbs, Light..............................97
Camera, Rear............................195
Capacities, Fluid..........................548
Caps, Filler
Fuel.................................431
Oil (Engine)...........................499
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)................515
Carbon Monoxide Warning...................94
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)....................433
Car Washes.............................524
Cellular Phone...........................312
Center High Mounted Stop Light..............547
Certification Label.........................433
Chains, Tire.............................415
Changing A Flat Tire.......................466
Chart, Tire Sizing.........................393
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .493
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety...............93
Checks, Safety............................93
Child Restraint............................69
Child Restraints
Booster Seats...........................74
Center Seat LATCH......................82
Child Restraints.........................69
Child Seat Installation.....................87
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt........83
Infants And Child Restraints................72
Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint.....82
582 INDEX

Towing..............................484
Emergency Trunk Release....................41
Emission Control System Maintenance..........493
Engine.................................490
Air Cleaner...........................501
Block Heater..........................354
Break-In Recommendations.................90
Checking Oil Level......................496
Compartment..........................489
Compartment Identification................489
Coolant (Antifreeze).....................512
Cooling..............................511
Exhaust Gas Caution.....................94
Fails to Start...........................352
Flooded, Starting.......................352
Fuel Requirements......................425
Jump Starting..........................475
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..496
Oil Change Interval......................497
Oil Filler Cap..........................499
Oil Selection...........................498
Oil Synthetic..........................500
Overheating...........................453
Starting..............................347
Temperature Gauge......................229
Engine Oil Viscosity.......................499
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart...................499
Enhanced Accident Response Feature............64
Entry System, Illuminated....................20
Ethanol................................427
Event Data Recorder........................68
Exhaust Gas Caution........................94
Exhaust System...........................94
Exterior Folding Mirrors....................113
Exterior Lighting..........................138
Exterior Lights............................97
Filler Location Fuel........................43110
INDEX 585

Filters
Air Cleaner...........................501
Air Conditioning.......................325
Engine Oil............................501
Engine Oil Disposal.....................500
Flashers................................453
Hazard Warning........................453
Turn Signal............................97
Flash-To-Pass............................144
Flooded Engine Starting....................352
Fluid, Brake.............................552
Fluid Capacities..........................548
Fluid Leaks..............................97
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission..................522
Brake................................518
Cooling System.........................512
Engine Oil............................496
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts...........549
Fog Lights..............................142
Folding Rear Seat.........................134
Forward Collision Warning..................183
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.....................479
Fuel...................................425
Adding..............................431
Additives.............................429
Clean Air.............................427
Ethanol..............................427
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).....................431
Gasoline..............................425
Gauge...............................229
Materials Added........................429
Methanol.............................427
Octane Rating..........................425
Requirements..........................425
Specifications..........................549
Tank Capacity..........................548
Fueling................................431
586 INDEX

Headlights On Reminder..................142
Headlights On With Wipers................139
Headlight Switch.......................138
High Beam............................144
High Beam Indicator.....................229
High Beam/Low Beam Select...............144
Illuminated Entry........................20
Instrument Cluster......................138
Intensity Control........................145
Interior..............................145
License..............................547
Lights On Reminder.....................142
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine).........224
Map Reading..........................144
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness)...........147
Passing..............................144
Reading..............................144
Seat Belt Reminder......................227
Security Alarm.........................225
Service...............................543
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . .224
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)............230
Traction Control........................390
Turn Signal............................97
Vanity Mirror..........................114
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)......224
Loading Vehicle..........................433
Capacities............................435
Ti re s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..398
Locks..................................29
Automatic Door.........................31
Auto Unlock...........................32
Door.................................29
Power Door............................31
Low Tire Pressure System...................417
Lubrication, Body.........................507
Lug Nuts...............................465
590 INDEX

Maintenance Free Battery....................502
Maintenance Procedures....................495
Maintenance Schedule......................554
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine).......224
Manual, Service..........................576
Manual Transmission......................355
Fluid Level Check.......................520
Map/Reading Lights.......................144
Master Cylinder (Brakes)....................518
Methanol...............................427
Mirrors................................105
Electric Remote.........................113
Exterior Folding........................113
Heated...............................114
Outside..............................112
Rearview.............................105
Vanity...............................114
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle...............7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System................417
MOPAR® Parts...........................494
MTBE/ETBE............................427
Multi-Function Control Lever.................143
New Vehicle Break-In Period..................90
Occupant Restraints........................41
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)................425
Odometer...............................226
Tr i p . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..226
Oil, Engine..............................236
Capacity.............................548
Change Interval........................497
Checking.............................496
Dipstick..............................496
Disposal..............................500
Filter................................501
Filter Disposal.........................500
Identification Logo......................49810
INDEX 591