transmission fluid DODGE CHALLENGER 2015 3.G User Guide

Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Manual Transmission – If
Equipped
We recommend you use MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic Transmission
Fluid.
8-Speed Automatic Transmission –
If Equipped
Use only MOPAR® ZF 8&9 Speed ATF™ Automatic Transmission Fluid,
or equivalent. Failure to use the correct fluid may affect the function or
performance of your transmission.
Brake Master CylinderWe recommend you use MOPAR® DOT 3, SAE J1703. If DOT 3 brake
fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable.
Rear AxleWe recommend you use MOPAR® Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W85
(API GL-5).
552 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Maintenance Chart — 3.6L And 5.7L
Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
20,00030,00040,00050,00060,00070,00080,00090,000100,000110,000120,000130,000140,000150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,00048,00064,00080,00096,000112,000128,000144,000160,000176,000192,000208,000224,000240,000
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV joints.XXXXX
Inspect front suspension, tie rodends, boot seals and replace ifnecessary.XXX X X X X
Inspect the rear axle fluid. XXXX
Inspect the manual transmissionfluid (if equipped), add as neces-sary.XX X X
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MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULES
556 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
20,00030,00040,00050,00060,00070,00080,00090,000100,000110,000120,000130,000140,000150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,00048,00064,00080,00096,000112,000128,000144,000160,000176,000192,000208,000224,000240,000
Change the manual transmissionfluid (if equipped) if using yourvehicle for any of the following:Most of your driving is at sus-tained speeds during hotweather, above 90°F (32°C),driving in dusty conditions, orstop and go driving.
XX X
Change the rear axle fluid if us-ing your vehicle for any of thefollowing: police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or frequent trailer towing.
XX X8
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 559

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

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

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

Cooling System Tips.....................447
Hitches..............................439
Minimum Requirements..................441
Ti p s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..446
Trailer and Tongue Weight.................440
Wiring...............................445
Trailer Towing Guide.......................440
Trailer Weight............................440
Transfer Case
Fluid................................552
Transmission............................521
Automatic............................359
Fluid................................521
Manual..............................355
Shifting..............................359
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .24
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . . .24
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE).........21
Transporting Pets..........................90
Tread Wear Indicators......................412
Trip Odometer...........................226
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid).......................39
Trunk Release, Emergency....................41
Trunk Release Remote Control.................39
Turn Signals.............................143
Uconnect®
Customer Programmable Features...........263
Operation.............................309
Uconnect® Settings.......................22
Uconnect® Settings.........................22
Customer Programmable Features...........261
Passive Entry Programming................261
Uconnect® Settings......................261
Uconnect® Voice Command..................327
Uniform Tire Quality Grades.................577
Unleaded Gasoline........................425
598 INDEX