manual transmission DODGE CHALLENGER 2016 3.G Service Manual

Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent
damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other
equipment designed for this purpose, following equip-
ment manufacturer ’s instructions. Use of safety chains is
mandatory. Attach a tow bar or other towing device to
main structural members of the vehicle, not to bumpers
or associated brackets. State and local laws regarding
vehicles under tow must be observed.
If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.)
while being towed, the ignition must be in the ON/RUN
position, not the ACC position.
CAUTION!
•Do not use sling type equipment when towing.
Vehicle damage may occur.
• When securing the vehicle to a flatbed truck, do not
attach to front or rear suspension components.
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CAUTION! (Continued)
Damage to your vehicle may occur from improper
towing.
• The manufacturer does not recommend towing this
vehicle using a tow dolly. Vehicle damage may
occur.
Automatic Transmission
The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with
all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed.
If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmis-
sion is operable, the vehicle may be flat towed (with all
four wheels on the ground) under the following condi-
tions:
• The transmission must be in NEUTRAL. Refer to
Manual Park Release in this section for instructions
on shifting the transmission to NEUTRAL when the
engine is off.6
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•The towing distance must not exceed 30 miles (48 km).
• The towing speed must not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h).
If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle must
be towed faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or farther than 30
miles (48 km), then the only acceptable method of
towing is with a flatbed truck.
CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require-
ments can cause severe transmission damage. Dam-
age from improper towing is not covered under the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
If the key fob is unavailable, or the vehicle’s battery is
discharged, refer to “Manual Park Release” in this section
for instructions on shifting the automatic transmission
out of PARK for towing.
Manual Transmission
The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with
all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed.
If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmission
is operable, the vehicle may be flat towed (with all four
wheels on the ground) under the following conditions:
• The transmission must be in NEUTRAL.
• The towing distance must not exceed 30 miles (48 km).
• The towing speed must not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h).
If the transmission is not operable, then the only accept-
able method of towing is with a flatbed truck.
CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require-
ments can cause severe engine and/or transmission
damage. Damage from improper towing is not cov-
ered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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▫Exhaust System ..................... .546
▫ Cooling System ..................... .549
▫ Brake System ....................... .555
▫ Clutch Hydraulic System — Manual
Transmission (If Equipped) ...............557
▫ Manual Transmission — If Equipped .......557
▫ Automatic Transmission — If Equipped .....558
▫ Rear Axle .......................... .559
▫ Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion .......................... .560
 FUSES ............................. .567
▫ Front Power Distribution Center (Fuses) .....567
▫ Rear Power Distribution Center (Fuses) .....573
 VEHICLE STORAGE ....................579 
REPLACEMENT BULBS .................580
 BULB REPLACEMENT ..................582
▫ Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp,
Park/Turn Lamp — Models With Halogen
Headlamps — If Equipped ...............582
▫ Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp,
and Park/Turn Lamp — Models With High
Intensity Discharge (HID) Headlamps — If
Equipped .......................... .583
▫ Front/Rear Side Marker Lamp ............584
▫ Tail/Turn And Stop Lamp ...............584
▫ Center Tail/Backup Lamp ...............584
▫ Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) . .584
▫ License Lamp ....................... .584
 FLUID CAPACITIES ....................585
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▫Fluid Capacities — 3.6L .................585
▫ Fluid Capacities — 5.7L Automatic
Transmission ....................... .586
▫ Fluid Capacities — 5.7L Manual
Transmission ....................... .587
▫ Fluid Capacities — 6.4L .................588
 FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE
PARTS ............................. .589
▫ Important Information .................589 ▫
Engine — 3.6L ...................... .590
▫ Chassis — 3.6L ...................... .591
▫ Engine — 5.7L ...................... .592
▫ Chassis — 5.7L Automatic Transmission .....593
▫ Chassis — 5.7L Manual Transmission .......594
▫ Engine — 6.4L ...................... .595
▫ Chassis — 6.4L Automatic Transmission .....596
▫ Chassis — 6.4L Manual Transmission .......597
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 523

Clutch Hydraulic System — Manual Transmission
(If Equipped)
The clutch hydraulic system is fed by a segregated
volume of fluid within the brake system master cylinder
reservoir. In the event of leakage or wear, use only the
manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid. Refer to “Flu-
ids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts” in “Maintaining
Your Vehicle” for further information.
Manual Transmission — If Equipped
Fluid Level Check
Check the fluid level by removing the fill plug on the left
side of the transmission. The fluid level should be 1/4
inch (6.4mm) below the bottom of the fill hole. Add fluid,
if necessary, to maintain the proper level. Refer to “Flu-
ids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts” in “Maintaining
Your Vehicle” for further information.
CAUTION!
Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac-
turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration
in transmission shift quality and/or damage to the
transmission. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, And
Genuine Parts” in this section for fluid specifica-
tions.
Change Transmission Fluid
If contaminated with water, change the fluid immedi-
ately. See your authorized dealer for service.
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
maintenance intervals.7
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 557

Fluid Capacities — 5.7L Manual Transmission
U.S.Metric
Fuel (Approximate)
Manual Transmission: 91 Octane or higher, 0-15% Ethanol 18.5 Gallons70 Liters
Engine Oil With Filter
SAE 5W-20, API Certified 7 Quarts6.6 Liters
Cooling System*
MOPAR Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula
or equivalent 14.7 Quarts
13.9 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 587

Engine — 5.7L
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000
Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology).
Engine Oil We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting
the requirements of FCA Material Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR,
Pennzoil, and Shell Helix. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct
SAE grade.
Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use MOPAR Engine Oil Filters.
Spark Plugs We recommend you use MOPAR Spark Plugs.
Fuel Selection – With Automatic
Transmission 89 Octane recommended – 87 Octane acceptable, 0-15% Ethanol.
Fuel Selection – With Manual
Transmission 91 Octane or higher, 0-15% Ethanol.
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Chassis — 5.7L Manual Transmission
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Manual Transmission We recommend you use MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR DOT 3, SAE J1703. If DOT 3 brake fluid
is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable.
Rear Axle – With Manual
Transmission We recommend you use MOPAR LSD Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE
75W85 (API GL-5).
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Chassis — 6.4L Manual Transmission
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Manual Transmission We recommend you use MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR DOT 3, SAE J1703. If DOT 3 brake fluid
is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable.
Rear Axle We recommend you use MOPAR LSD Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE
75W85 (API GL-5).
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 597

Maintenance Chart — 3.6L And 5.7L
Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV joints. XX X XX
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals
and replace if necessary. XXX X X X X
Inspect the rear axle fluid. X X X X X X X
Inspect the manual transmission fluid (If Equipped). X X X X X X X
Inspect the brake linings, replace as necessary. X X X X X X X
Adjust park brake on vehicles equipped with four
wheel disc brakes. XXX X X X X
604 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES