engine coolant DODGE CHALLENGER 2015 3.G Owner's Manual

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
Replace spark plugs (3.6L en-gine). **X
Replace spark plugs (5.7L en-gine). **X
Flush and replace the enginecoolant at 10 years or 150,000miles (240,000 km) whichevercomes first.
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MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULES
558 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

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

Miles:6,00012,00018,00024,00030,00036,00042,00048,00054,00060,00066,00072,00078,00084,00090,00096,000102,000108,00011 4 , 0 0 0120,000126,000132,000138,000144,000150,000
Or Months:6121824303642485460667278849096102108114120126132138144150
Or Kilometers:10,00020,00030,00040,00050,00060,00070,00080,00090,000100,00011 0 , 0 0 0120,000130,000140,000150,000160,000170,000180,000190,000200,000210,000220,000230,000240,000250,000
Change the engine oil andengine oil filter.XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Inspect and replace the PCVVa l v e i f n e c e s s a r yX
Replace the spark plugs **X
Flush and replace the enginecoolant at 120 months if notdone at 150,000 miles(240,000 km).
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** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only,
yearly intervals do not apply.8
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULES
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 567

About Your Brakes........................377
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)................382
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . .158
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............513
Adding Fuel.............................431
Adding Washer Fluid......................508
Additives, Fuel...........................429
Air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Air Bag
Advance Front Air Bag....................54
Air Bag Components.....................53
Air bag Operation.......................56
Air Bag Warning Light....................65
Enhanced Accident Response................64
Event Data Recorder (EDR).................68
Front Air Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
If A Deployment Occurs...................63
Knee Impact Bolsters.....................57
Maintaining Your Air Bag System............67
Side Air Bags...........................58
Transporting Pets........................90
Air bag Deployment........................53
Air bag Light.............................65
Air bag Maintenance........................67
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .501
Air Conditioner Maintenance.................503
Air Conditioning Filter.....................325
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips..............324
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.................503
Air Conditioning System....................322
Air Pressure, Tires.........................404
Alarm
Arm The System........................18
Disarm The System.......................19
Alarm Light.............................225
Alarm, Panic.............................23
Alarm (Security Alarm)......................18
Alarm System (Security Alarm)................18
580 INDEX

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

Deck Lid, Power Release.....................39
Defroster, Rear Window.....................218
Defroster, Windshield.......................95
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers..................148
Diagnostic System, Onboard.................492
Dimmer Switch, Headlight...................144
Dipsticks
Oil (Engine)...........................496
Disabled Vehicle Towing....................484
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................516
Door Locks
Door Locks............................22
Key Fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Remote...............................29
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................29
Door Locks, Automatic......................31
Door Opener, Garage.......................199
Driver Information Display
DID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..236
Instrument Cluster Display................236
Driving
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water................................373
Electrical Power Outlets.....................211
Electric Remote Mirrors.....................113
Electronic Brake Control System...............381
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses)......530
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)........154
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)..............386
Emergency Deck Lid Release..................41
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck................479
Jacking...............................466
Jump Starting..........................475
Overheating...........................453
584 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

Inspection.............................95
Operating Instructions....................47
Pretensioners...........................50
Rear Seat..............................44
Reminder.............................227
Untwisting Procedure.....................49
Seats..................................125
Adjustment...........................125
Head Restraints........................133
Height Adjustment......................126
Power...............................126
Rear Folding..........................134
Seatback Release........................134
Tilting...............................126
Security Alarm............................18
Arm The System........................18
Disarm The System.......................19
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)...............549
Selection of Oil...........................498
SENTRY KEY®
FCC General Information..................17
Key Programming.......................17
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)....................15
Sentry Key Replacement.....................16
Service Assistance.........................571
Service Contract..........................573
Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction Indicator) . .224
Service Manuals..........................576
Shift Indicator Light.......................358
Shifting................................359
Automatic Transmission..................359
Shoulder Belts............................44
Side View Mirror Adjustment.................112
Signals, Turn.............................97
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)...................415
Snow Tires..............................408
Spare Tire...............................410
Spark Plugs.............................54910
INDEX 595

Specifications
Fuel (Gasoline).........................549
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..549
Speed Control (Cruise Control)................154
Speedometer.............................229
Starting.................................26
Automatic Transmission..................348
Cold Weather..........................352
Engine Fails to Start.....................352
Remote...............................26
Starting and Operating.....................347
Starting Procedures........................347
Steering
Column Controls.......................143
Column Lock..........................151
Tilt Column...........................151
Wheel, Heated.........................153
Wheel, Tilt............................151
Steering Wheel Audio Controls................311
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .311
Storage................................542
Storage, Vehicle...........................324
Storing Your Vehicle.......................542
Stuck, Freeing............................479
Sunglasses Storage........................198
Sun Roof...............................208
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag..........54
Synthetic Engine Oil.......................500
System, Remote Starting.....................26
Tachometer..............................224
Telescoping Steering Column.................151
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)..........322
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant............229
Tilt Steering Column.......................151
Time Delay, Headlight......................141
Tire and Loading Information Placard...........398
Tire Markings............................391
596 INDEX