fuel DODGE CHALLENGER 2015 3.G Owner's Manual

-EngineTemperatureWarningLight
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!
Ahotenginecoolingsystemisdangerous.Youorotherscouldbebadlyburnedby
steam or boiling coolant.
-BrakeWarningLight
The Brake Warning light illuminates when there is either a system malfunction or the
parking brake is applied. If the light is on and the parking brake is not applied, it indicates
apossiblebrakehydraulicmalfunction,brakeboosterproblemoranAnti-LockBrake
System problem.
Please have your vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system may
have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have a collision. Have the
vehicle checked immediately.
-MalfunctionIndicatorLight(MIL)
Certain conditions, such as a loose or missing gas cap, poor fuel quality, etc., may
illuminate the MIL after engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light stays on
through several typical driving cycles. In most situations, the vehicle will drive normally
and not require towing.
If the MIL flashes when the engine is running, serious conditions may exist that could lead
to immediate loss of power or severe catalytic converter damage. We recommend you do
not operate the vehicle. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
-ElectronicStabilityControl(ESC)OFFIndicatorLight
This light indicates the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is off.
-ChargingSystemLight
This light shows the status of the electrical charging system. If the charging system light
remains on, it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging system.
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-ElectronicSpeedControlONIndicator
This indicator will illuminate when the electronic speed control has been activated to the
“ON” position.
-ElectronicSpeedControlSETIndicator
This indicator will illuminate when the cruising speed has been set.
–SportShifting
This light will illuminate whenSPORT MODEis selected. This mode provides performance
based transmission shifting depending on the driver requested throttle position.
-FuelCap/LooseGasCapMessage
If a “gas cap” message 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.
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking
the appropriate action:
•Onthehighways—slowdown.
•Incitytraffic—whilestopped,shiftthetransmissiontoNEUTRAL,butdonotincrease
engine idle speed.
NOTE:
There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition:
•Ifyourairconditioner(A/C)ison,turnitoff.TheA/Csystemaddsheattotheengine
cooling system and turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
•Youcanalsoturnthetemperaturecontroltomaximumheat,themodecontroltofloor
and the blower control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a supplement to the
radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads
HOT (H), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off
until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on HOT (H), and
you hear continuous chimes, turn the engine off immediately, and call for service.
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DODGE FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S.Metric
Fuel (Approximate)
All Engines18.5 Gallons 70 Liters
Engine Oil With Filter
3.6 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified)6Quarts 5.6Liters
5.7 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified)7Quarts 6.6Liters
6.4 Liter Engine (SAE 0W-40, Synthetic API Certi-fied)7Quarts 6.6Liters
Cooling System*
3.6 Liter Engine (MOPAR®Antifreeze/Engine Coolant10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula or equivalent)11.1 Quarts 10.5 Liters
5.7 Liter Engine (MOPAR®Antifreeze/Engine Coolant10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula or equivalent)14.7 Quarts 13.9 Liters
6.4 Liter Engine (MOPAR Antifreeze/Engine Coolant(OAT coolant conforming to MS-12106) 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula or equivalent)15 Quarts 14.4 Liters
*IncludesheaterandcoolantrecoverybottlefilledtoMAX level.
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS — DODGE
Engine
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine CoolantWe recommend you use MOPAR®
Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 MileFormula OAT (Organic Additive Technology).
Engine Oil – 3.6L Engine We recommend you use API Certified SAE5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the require-ments of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR®,Pennzoil®,andShell Helix®.Refertoyourengineoilfillercap for correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil – 5.7L Engine We recommend you use API Certified SAE5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the require-ments of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR®,Pennzoil®,andShell Helix®.Refertoyourengineoilfillercap for correct SAE grade.
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ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Oil – 6.4L EngineFor best performance and maximum protec-tion under all types of operating conditions,the manufacturer only recommends full syn-thetic engine oils.The manufacturer recommends the use ofPennzoil UltraTM 0W-40 or equivalentMOPAR®engine oil meeting the require-ments of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12633 for use in all operating tempera-tures.
Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use MOPAR®EngineOil Filters.
Spark Plugs – 3.6L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR®SparkPlugs.
Spark Plugs – 5.7L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR®SparkPlugs.
Spark Plugs – 6.4L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR®SparkPlugs.
Fuel Selection 3.6L Engine We recommend you use 87 Octane
Fuel Selection (5.7L Engine – AutomaticTr a n s m i s s i o n )89 Octane recommended — 87 Octaneacceptable
Fuel Selection (5.7L Engine – ManualTr a n s m i s s i o n )We recommend you use 91 Octane orhigher.
Fuel Selection 6.4L We recommend you use 91 Octane orhigher.
CAUTION!
•Mixingofenginecoolant(antifreeze)otherthanspecifiedOrganicAdditiveTech-
nology (OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine damage and may
decrease corrosion protection. Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant is
different and should not be mixed with Hybrid Organic Additive Technology (HOAT)
engine coolant (antifreeze) or any “globally compatible” coolant (antifreeze). If a
non-OAT engine coolant (antifreeze) is introduced into the cooling system in an
emergency, the cooling system will need to be drained, flushed, and refilled with
fresh OAT coolant (conforming to MS-12106), by an authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
•Donotusewateraloneoralcohol-basedenginecoolant(antifreeze)products.Do
not use additional rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not be compat-
ible with the radiator engine coolant and may plug the radiator.
•Thisvehiclehasnotbeendesignedforusewithpropyleneglycol-basedengine
coolant (antifreeze). Use of propylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is
not recommended.
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Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Manual Transmission – IfEquippedWe recommend you use MOPAR®AT F + 4®Automatic Trans-mission Fluid.
8-Speed Automatic Trans-mission – If EquippedUse only MOPAR®ZF 8&9 Speed ATF™ Automatic Trans-mission Fluid, or equivalent. Failure to use the correct fluidmay affect the function or performance of your transmis-sion.
Brake Master CylinderWe recommend you use MOPAR®DOT 3, SAE J1703. If DOT3brakefluidisnotavailable,thenDOT4isacceptable.
Rear Axle – If Equipped withAutomatic TransmissionWe recommend you use MOPAR®OD Synthetic Gear Lubri-cant SAE 75W85 (API GL-5).
Rear Axle – If Equipped withManual TransmissionWe recommend you use MOPAR®LSD Synthetic GearLubricant SAE 75W85 (API GL-5).
FLUID CAPACITIES — SRT
U.S.Metric
Fuel (Approximate)18.5 Gallons 70 Liters
Engine Oil With Filter
6.2 Liter Supercharged Engine (SAE 0W-40, Syn-thetic API Certified)6Quarts 5.68Liters
6.4 Liter Engine (SAE 0W-40, Synthetic API Certi-fied)7Quarts 6.6Liters
Cooling System *
6.2 Liter Supercharged Engine (MOPAR®Antifreeze/Engine Coolant (OAT coolant conforming to MS-12106) 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula or equivalent)15 Quarts 14.4 Liters
Intercooler (MOPAR®Antifreeze/Engine Coolant (OATcoolant conforming to MS-12106) 10 Year/150,000Mile Formula or equivalent)4.5 Quarts 4.2 Liters
6.4 Liter Engine (MOPAR®Antifreeze/Engine Coolant(OAT coolant conforming to MS-12106) 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula or equivalent)15 Quarts 14.4 Liters
*IncludesheaterandcoolantrecoverybottlefilledtoMAX level.
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FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS — SRT
Engine
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine/Intercooler 6.2LCoolantWe recommend you use MOPAR®Antifreeze/Coolant10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT coolant conforming toMS-12106.
Engine 6.4L Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR®Antifreeze/Coolant10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT coolant conforming toMS-12106.
Engine Oil For best performance and maximum protection under alltypes of operating conditions, the manufacturer only recom-mends full synthetic engine oils.The manufacturer recommends the use of Pennzoil UltraTM0W-40 or equivalent MOPAR®engine oil meeting the re-quirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-12633 foruse in all operating temperatures.
Engine Oil Filter MOPAR®Engine Oil Filter or equivalent.
Spark PlugsWe recommend you use MOPAR®Spark Plugs.
Fuel SelectionWe recommend you use Premium Unleaded 91 Octane orhigher.
CAUTION!
•Mixingofenginecoolant(antifreeze)otherthanspecifiedOrganicAdditiveTech-
nology (OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine damage and may
decrease corrosion protection. Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant is
different and should not be mixed with Hybrid Organic Additive Technology (HOAT)
engine coolant (antifreeze) or any “globally compatible” coolant (antifreeze). If a
non-OAT engine coolant (antifreeze) is introduced into the cooling system in an
emergency, the cooling system will need to be drained, flushed, and refilled with
fresh OAT coolant (conforming to MS-12106), by an authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
•Donotusewateraloneoralcohol-basedenginecoolant(antifreeze)products.Do
not use additional rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not be compat-
ible with the radiator engine coolant and may plug the radiator.
•Thisvehiclehasnotbeendesignedforusewithpropyleneglycol-basedengine
coolant (antifreeze). Use of propylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is
not recommended.
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Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Manual Transmission – IfEquippedWe recommend you use MOPAR®AT F + 4®Automatic Trans-mission Fluid.
Automatic Transmission – IfEquippedUse only MOPAR®ZF 8&9 Speed ATF™ Automatic Transmis-sion Fluid, or equivalent. Failure to use the correct fluid mayaffect the function or performance of your transmission.
Power Steering Reservoir –If EquippedWe recommend you use MOPAR®Power Steering Fluid + 4,MOPAR®or ATF+4®Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR®DOT 3, SAE J1703should be used. If DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake fluid is notavailable, then DOT 4 is acceptable.
Rear Axle We recommend you use MOPAR®LSD Synthetic Gear Lu-bricant SAE 75W85 (API GL-5).
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
For information on the maintenance procedures for your vehicle, please refer to “Main-
tenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” in your Owner’s Manual or applicable
supplement on the DVD for further details.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — 3.6L AND 5.7L
Yo u r v e h i c l e i s e q u i p p e d w i t h a n a u t o m a t i c o i l c h a n g e i n d i c a t o r s y s t e m . T h e o i l c h a n g e
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).
The message “Oil Change Required” will be displayed in the DID and a single chime will
sound, indicating that an oil change is necessary.
Yo u r a u t h o r i z e d d e a l e r w i l l r e s e t t h e o i l c h a n g e i n d i c a t o r m e s s a g e a f t e r c o m p l e t i n g t h e
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
“Instrument Cluster Warning Lights” in “What To Do In Emergencies” in this guide or
“Driver Information Display (DID)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in your
Owners Manual on the DVD for further information.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — 6.2L SUPERCHARGED AND 6.4L
The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in this manual must be done at the times or
mileages specified to protect your vehicle warranty and ensure the best vehicle perfor-
mance and reliability. More frequent maintenance may be needed for vehicles in severe
operating conditions, such as dusty areas and very short trip driving. Inspection and
service should also be done anytime a malfunction is suspected.
The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance.
The message “Oil Change Required” will be displayed in the DID and a single chime will
sound, indicating that an oil change is necessary.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indicator message will illuminate.
This means that service is required for your vehicle. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as
possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
NOTE:
•Theoilchangeindicatormessagewillnotmonitorthetimesincethelastoilchange.
Change your vehicle's oil if it has been six months since your last oil change, even if the
oil change indicator message is NOT illuminated.
•Changeyourengineoilmoreoftenifyoudriveyourvehicleoff-roadforanextended
period of time.
•Undernocircumstancesshouldoilchangeintervalsexceed6,000miles(10,000km)
or six months, whichever comes first.
Yo u r a u t h o r i z e d d e a l e r w i l l r e s e t t h e o i l c h a n g e i n d i c a t o r m e s s a g e a f t e r c o m p l e t i n g t h e
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
“Instrument Cluster Warning Lights” in “What To Do In Emergencies” in this guide or
“Driver Information Display (DID)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in your
Owners Manual on the DVD for further information.
At Each Stop For Fuel
•Checktheengineoillevel.Referto“MaintenanceProcedures/EngineOil”in“Main-
taining Your Vehicle” for further information.
•Checkthewindshieldwashersolventandaddifrequired.
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Rear Power Distribution Center (Fuses)
There is also a power distribution center located in the trunk under the spare tire access
panel. This center contains fuses and relays.
CAUTION!
•Wheninstallingthepowerdistributioncentercover,itisimportanttoensurethe
cover is properly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so may allow water to get
into the power distribution center and possibly result in an electrical system failure.•Whenreplacingablownfuse,itisimportanttouseonlyafusehavingthecorrect
amperage rating. The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may result in
adangerouselectricalsystemoverload.Ifaproperlyratedfusecontinuestoblow,
it indicates a problem in the circuit that must be corrected.
Cavity Cartridge FuseMini-FuseDescription
260AmpYellow—Front PDC Feed #1
3——Fuse – Spare
460AmpYellow—Front PDC Feed #2
530 Amp Pink—Sunroof / Dome Lamp –Police
640 Amp Green—Exterior Lighting #1
740 Amp Green—Exterior Lighting #2
830 Amp Pink—Interior Lighting
940 Amp Green—Power Locks
1030 Amp Pink—Driver Door ControlModule
1130 Amp Pink—Passenger Door ControlModule
12—20 Amp Yellow Cigar Lighters / PowerOutlet Console Rear
15 40 Amp Green—HVAC Blower
1620 Amp Blue—Left Spot Lamp –Police
17——Fuse – Spare
1830 Amp Pink—Mod Network Interface–Police
19——Fuse — Spare
20——Fuse — Spare
2130 Amp Pink—Fuel Pump (LD 6.2LSupercharged)
22
—20 Amp Yellow – Police10 Amp Red – LARight Spot Lamp –PoliceIntegrated CenterStack – LA
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Cavity Cartridge FuseMini-FuseDescription
23—10 Amp Red Fuel Door/DiagnosticPort
24—15 Amp Blue Integrated Center Stack–LD/LX
25—10 Amp Red Tire Pressure Monitor
26
—15 Amp Blue – LD/LX25 Amp Clear – LA30 Amp Green – LA6.2L Supercharged
Tr a n s m i s s i o n / E l e c -tronic Shift Module(LD/LX)Fuel Pump (LA)Fuel Pump (LA 6.2LSupercharged)
27—25 Amp Clear Amplifier / Spare – IfEquipped
31—25 Amp Breaker Power Seats
32—15 Amp Blue HVAC Module/Cluster
33
—15 Amp Blue Ignition Switch/RF hubModule/Steering Col-umn Lock-LX IfEquipped
34—10 Amp Red Steering ColumnModule/Clock/Spare –Police
35—5AmpTan BatterySensor
36—15 Amp Blue Electronic ExhaustValve – If Equipped
37—20 Amp Yellow Radio
38
—10 Amp Red – LD/LX20 Amp Yellow – LADual USB Port(LD/LX)Power Outlet InsideArm Rest (LA)
40——Fuse — Spare
41——Fuse — Spare
4230 Amp Pink—Rear Defrost
43—20 Amp Yellow Rear Heated Seats/Steering Wheel
44—10 Amp Red Park Assist / Blind Spot/RearViewCamera
45—15 Amp Blue Cluster / Rearview Mir-ror / Compass (LDLX)/Humidity Sensor
46——Fuse — Spare
47
—10 Amp Red Adaptive Front Lighting/AutoHighBEAM/DayTi m e R u n n i n g L a m p s -If Equipped
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