engine coolant DODGE CHALLENGER 2015 3.G User Guide

To d i s e n g a g e A u t o S t i c k m o d e , r e t u r n t h e s h i f t l e v e r t o t h e D R I V E p o s i t i o n , o r p r e s s a n d
hold the (+) shift paddle (if equipped, and the shift lever is already in DRIVE) until “D” is
once again indicated in the instrument cluster. You can shift in or out of the AutoStick
mode at any time without taking your foot off the accelerator pedal.
WARNING!
Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a slippery surface. The drive wheels
could lose their grip and the vehicle could skid, causing a collision or personal injury.
SPORT MODE — WITHOUT PERFORMANCE CONTROL
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 S p o r t M o d e f e a t u r e . T h i s m o d e i s a c o n f i g u r a t i o n s e t u p
for typical enthusiast driving. The engine, transmission (when equipped with automatic
transmission), and steering systems are all set to their SPORT settings. Sport Mode will
provide improved throttle response and modified shifting for an enhanced driving
experience, as well the greatest amount of steering feel. This mode may be activated and
deactivated by pressing the Sport button on the instrument panel switch bank.
For vehicles equipped with Drive Modes, Refer to “Performance Control — If Equipped”
within “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” chapter on your
DVD or in the “Drive Mode Supplement” within your Owners information kit for further
information.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION 1 TO 4 SKIP SHIFT
There are times when you must shift the transmission directly from first gear to fourth gear
instead of from first gear to second gear. This is to help you get the best possible fuel
economy from your vehicle. This occurs when the engine coolant (antifreeze) is higher
than 106°F (41°C), vehicle speed is greater than 19 mph (30 km/h) but less than 21 mph
(34 km/h), and the transmission is in first gear, and the accelerator is at¼throttle or less.
After you shift the transmission to fourth gear, you can press the clutch in and shift to
another forward gear.
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-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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6. Engine Coolant Reservoir Pressure Cap
7. Air Cleaner Filter
8. Engine Oil Dipstick
9. Washer Fluid Reservoir
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6. Engine Coolant Reservoir Pressure Cap
7. Air Cleaner Filter
8. Engine Oil Dipstick
9. Washer Fluid Reservoir
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6.2L Engine
1. Remote Jump Start Positive Terminal
2. Intercooler Coolant Reservoir Pressure Cap
3. Power Distribution Center (Fuses)
4. Engine Oil Fill
5. Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover
6. Engine Coolant Reservoir Pressure Cap
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6. Engine Coolant Reservoir Pressure Cap
7. Air Cleaner Filter
8. Engine Oil Dipstick
9. Washer Fluid Reservoir
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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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