oil pressure DODGE CHALLENGER 2015 3.G Owner's Manual

NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km)
or twelve months, whichever comes first.
Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and off
road environment. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
•Checkengineoillevel
•Checkwindshieldwasherfluidlevel
•Checktirepressureandlookforunusualwearordamage.Rotatetiresatthefirstsign
of irregular wear, even if it occurs before your next scheduled service.
•Checkthefluidlevelsofthecoolantreservoir,brakemastercylinder,andpower
steering and fill as needed.
•Checkfunctionofallinteriorandexteriorlights
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
•Rotatethetires.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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Once A Month
•Checktirepressureandlookforunusualwearordamage.
•Inspectthebattery,andcleanandtightentheterminalsasrequired.
•Checkthefluidlevelsofthecoolantreservoir,brakemastercylinder,andpower
steering, and add as needed.
•Checkalllightsandotherelectricalitemsforcorrectoperation.
At Each Oil Change
•Changetheengineoilfilter.
•Inspectthebrakehosesandlines.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
•WhatdoIdoifmyTPMSwarninglightisblinking?pg.145
•HowdoIchangeaflattire?pg.152
•HowdoIusemyTirefitkit?pg.159
•HowdoIJump-Startmyvehicle?pg.164
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•WhereismyFuseBlocklocated?pg.198
•WhattypeofoildoIuse?pg.182
•HowoftenshouldIchangemyengine’soil?pg.186
•Whatshouldmytirepressurebesetat?pg.203
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Access
Uconnect®..............55
Access, Uconnect®...........55
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
(Cruise Control) . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) . .186
Adding Washer Fluid..........186
Air Bag
Advanced Front Air Bag.......18
Advance Front Air Bag.......18
Air Bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Air Bag Warning Light . . . . . . . .18Front Air Bag . . . . . . . . . . . .18Rollover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Side Impacts.............18Air bag Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine AirCleaner Filter)............186Air Conditioner Maintenance.....186Air Conditioning...........46,48Air Conditioning Refrigerant......186Air Conditioning System........186AlarmVehicle Security Alarm.......16Alarm (Security Alarm)......16,150Antifreeze (Engine Coolant). . .182, 184,186Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186Anti-Lock Warning Light........148APPUconnect®Access..........57Appearance Care............186Arming System (Security Alarm)....16Assistance Towing...........145Automatic Headlights.......37,151Automatic High Beams.........37Automatic Temperature Control(ATC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46Automatic TransmissionAdding Fluid........184, 186Autostick...........43,137Fluid Type . . . . . . . . . .184, 186Autostick..............43,137Axle Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . .184, 186Axle Lubrication . . . . . . . . .184, 186
Back-Up Camera............49Battery.................186
Blind Spot Monitoring..........50Body Mechanism Lubrication.....186Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . .184, 186Brakes.................186Brake System.............186Fluid Check.........184, 186Master Cylinder..........186Break-In Recommendations, NewVehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33, 34Bulb Replacement...........206Bulbs, Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206
Capacities, Fluid.........182, 184Caps, FillerOil (Engine)............186Car Washes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186Change Oil Indicator..........149Changing A Flat Tire..........152Charging System Light.........147Child Restraint...........20,21Child RestraintsLower Anchors And Tethers ForChildren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21CleaningWheels...............186Windshield Wiper Blades.....186Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . .46Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71Clock Setting...............71Cluster Warning/Indicator LightsAnti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light . . .148Charging System Light......147Electronic Speed Control ONIndicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151Electronic Speed Control SETIndicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . . .148Engine Temperature WarningLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147Front Fog Light Indicator . . . . .150Fuel Cap/Loose Gas Cap......151High Beam Indicator.......150Malfunction Indicator Light(MIL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147Oil Pressure Warning Light . . . .148Park/Headlight ON Indicator . . .150
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Ti r e P r e s s u r e M o n i t o r i n g S y s t e m
(TPMS) Light...........145
Tu r n S i g n a l I n d i c a t o r.......150
Vehicle Security Light.......150
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186
Clutch Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186
Compact Spare Tire..........204
Cooling System.............186
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)....186
Coolant Capacity......182, 184Coolant Level...........186Disposal of Used Coolant.....186Drain, Flush, and Refill......186Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . .186Points to Remember.......186Pressure Cap . . . . . . . . . . .186Selection of Coolant(Antifreeze) . . .182, 184, 185, 186Corrosion Protection..........186Cruise Control (Speed Control).....38Cruise Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38Customer Assistance..........207Customer Programmable Features . .131
Defects, Reporting...........208Dimmer Control.............37Dimmer Switch, Headlight.......37Disabled Vehicle Towing . . . . .145, 169Disarming, Security System.......16DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant)....186Door Locks................10Drive Modes...........131, 138Driver Cockpit...............6Driver Information DisplayControls . . . . . . . . . . .130, 139DID . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130, 139
Electronic Power Distribution Center(Fuses) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198ElectronicsYo u r Ve h i c l e ' s S o u n dSystem.............52,53Electronic Speed Control (CruiseControl) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . .145Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFFIndicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147
Electronic Throttle Control Warning
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
Emergency, In Case of
Brake Warning Light . . . . . . .147
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck . . .167
Jacking..............152
Jump Starting...........164
Overheating............151
To w i n g . . . . . . . . . . . .145, 169
Emergency Key.............11EngineAir Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . .186Break-In Recommendations . .33, 34Checking Oil Level.........186Compartment............174Coolant (Antifreeze).....182, 185Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186Jump Starting...........164Oil . . . . . . . .182, 184, 185, 186Oil Filler Cap...........186Oil Selection . . . . .182, 184, 186Overheating............151Starting.............14,15Stopping............14,15Te m p e r a t u r e W a r n i n g L i g h t....147Event Data Recorder..........171Exhaust System............186
FA Q . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1 0FiltersAir Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . .186Engine Oil.......182, 185, 186Engine Oil Disposal........186FlashersTu r n S i g n a l............150Flat Tire Changing...........152Fluid, Brake . . . . . . . . . . .184, 186Fluid Capacities.........182, 184Fluids, Lubricants and GenuineParts . . . . . . . . . . . . .182, 185Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . .37, 150Folding Rear Seat............28Forward Collision Warning........42Freeing A Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . .167Frequently Asked Questions......210Front Heated Seats...........29FuelFiller Cap (Gas Cap)........151
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Filter..........182, 185, 186
Filter Disposal...........186
Materials Added to........186
Recommendation . . .182, 184, 186
Viscosity........182, 184, 186
Oil Filter, Selection...........186
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . .148
Outlet
Power...............134
Overheating, Engine..........151
Paint Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186Panic Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10ParkSense®System, Rear........43Phone (Pairing) . . . . . . . . . .93, 126Phone (Uconnect®)..........126Placard, Tire and LoadingInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . .203PowerDistribution Center (Fuses)....200Outlet (Auxiliary ElectricalOutlet) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134Seats................25Ti l t / Te l e s c o p i n g S t e e r i n gColumn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Power Steering Fluid. . . . . . .184, 186Power Sunroof..............50Preparation for Jacking........154Programmable ElectronicFeatures . . . . . . . . . . . .131, 139Purchase AppsUconnect®Access..........58
Radio...................54Radio (Sound Systems).........54Rain Sensitive Wiper System......36Rear Camera...............49Rear Cross Path . . . . . . . . . . . . .50Rear ParkSense System......43,49Rear Seat, Folding............28Recreational Towing..........136Refrigerant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186Remote ControlTr u n k R e l e a s e . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)Lock The Doors...........10Unlock The Doors..........10Remote Starting System........12
Replacement Bulbs..........206
Reporting Safety Defects.......208
Restraint, Head.............24
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck.....167
Schedule, Maintenance.....186, 191
Seat Belt Maintenance........186
Seat Belts................17
Adjustable Shoulder Belt . . . . . .17
Pretensioners............17Reminder.............148Seat Belt Warning..........17Seats...................25Adjustment.............26Heated...............29Power................25Rear Folding............28Ventilated..............29Security Alarm.............150Security Alarm............16Selection of Coolant(Antifreeze)..........182, 185Set Up Your Via Mobile ProfileUconnect®..............57Shift Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . . .45Signals, Turn............36,150Sirius Satellite Radio.......85,117SIRIUS Travel Link . . . . . . . . . . .125Sound Systems (Radio).........54Spare Tire.........152, 204, 205Spark Plugs...........182, 185SpecificationsFuel (Gasoline).......182, 185Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182, 185Speed ControlAccel/Decel.............38Distance Setting (ACC Only)....39Mode Setting (ACC Only)......40Speed Control (Cruise Control).....38Sport Mode...............151SRT Performance Features......139StartingRemote...............12SteeringTi l t C o l u m n . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1Wheel, Heated...........30Steering Wheel Audio Controls....130Stuck, Freeing.............167
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