DODGE CHALLENGER 2016 3.G Owners 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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CONTENTS
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L ..........524
 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L ..........525
 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.4L
(392 HEMI) .......................... .526
 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II . .527
▫ Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
Cybersecurity ....................... .527
▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap ..................528
 EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS .............529
 REPLACEMENT PARTS ..................530 
DEALER SERVICE ..................... .530
 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ...........531
▫ Engine Oil ......................... .532
▫ Engine Oil Filter ..................... .538
▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ................539
▫ Maintenance-Free Battery ...............539
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance .............541
▫ Body Lubrication .....................545
▫ Windshield Wiper Blades ...............545
▫ Adding Washer Fluid ..................546
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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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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L
1 — Remote Jump Start (Positive Battery Post)
2 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses)
3 — Remote Jump Start (Negative Battery Post)
4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover
5 — Engine Coolant Pressure Cap6 — Engine Coolant Reservoir
7 — Air Cleaner Filter
8 — Engine Oil Fill
9 — Engine Oil Dipstick
10 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L
1 — Remote Jump Start (Positive Battery Post)
2 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses)
3 — Remote Jump Start (Negative Battery Post)
4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover
5 — Engine Coolant Pressure Cap6 — Engine Coolant Reservoir
7 — Air Cleaner Filter
8 — Engine Oil Fill
9 — Engine Oil Dipstick
10 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.4L (392 HEMI)
1 — Remote Jump Start (Positive Battery Post)6 — Engine Coolant Pressure Cap
2 — Remote Jump Start (Negative Battery Post) 7 — Engine Coolant Reservoir
3 — Engine Oil Dipstick 8 — Air Cleaner Filter
4 — Engine Oil Fill 9 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses)
5 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 10 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
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ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II
Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard
diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors
the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic
transmission control systems. When these systems are
operating properly, your vehicle will provide excellent
performance and fuel economy, as well as engine emis-
sions well within current government regulations.
If any of these systems require service, the OBD II system
will turn on the “Malfunction Indicator Light” (MIL). It
will also store diagnostic codes and other information to
assist your service technician in making repairs. Al-
though your vehicle will usually be drivable and not
need towing, see your authorized dealer for service as
soon as possible.
CAUTION!
•Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause
further damage to the emission control system. It
could also affect fuel economy and driveability.
The vehicle must be serviced before any emissions
tests can be performed.
• If the MIL is flashing while the engine is running,
severe catalytic converter damage and power loss
will soon occur. Immediate service is required.
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
Cybersecurity
Your vehicle is required to have an Onboard Diagnostic
system (OBD II) and a connection port to allow access to
information related to the performance of your emissions
controls. Authorized service technicians may need to
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access this information to assist with the diagnosis and
service of your vehicle and emissions system.
WARNING!
•ONLY an authorized service technician should con-
nect equipment to the OBD II connection port in
order to diagnose or service your vehicle.
• If unauthorized equipment is connected to the
OBD II connection port, such as a driver-behavior
tracking device, it may:
• Be possible that vehicle systems, including
safety related systems, could be impaired or a
loss of vehicle control could occur that may result
in an accident involving serious injury or death.
• Access, or allow others to access, information
stored in your vehicle systems, including per-
sonal information. For further information, refer to “Privacy Practices — If
Equipped With Uconnect 8.4 Radio” and “Uconnect
CyberSecurity” in “All About Uconnect Access” in your
Owner ’s Manual Radio Supplement and “Cybersecurity”
in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in your Own-
er ’s Manual on the DVD.
Loose Fuel Filler Cap
If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel
filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a
”gASCAP” message will display in the odometer or a
“Check Gascap” message will display in the Driver
Information Display (DID). If this occurs, tighten the fuel
filler cap properly and press the Trip Odometer button to
turn off the message. If the problem continues, the
message will appear the next time the vehicle is started.
A loose, improperly installed, or damaged fuel filler cap
may also turn on the MIL.
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