maintenance schedule DODGE CHALLENGER 2017 3.G Owner's Manual

WARNING!
•You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you
have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you
have any doubt about your ability to perform a
service job, take your vehicle to a competent me-
chanic.
• Failure to properly inspect and maintain your vehicle
could result in a component malfunction and effect
vehicle handling and performance. This could cause
an accident.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — 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 instrument cluster 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:
•
The oil change indicator message will not monitor the
time since the last oil change. 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.
• Change your engine oil more often if you drive your
vehicle off-road for an extended period of time.
• Under no circumstances should oil change intervals
exceed 6,000 miles (10,000 km) or six months, whichever
comes first.
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Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a
scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than
your authorized dealer, the message can be reset. Refer to
the steps described under “Instrument Cluster Display” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further infor-
mation.
At Each Stop For Fuel
•Check the engine oil level. Refer to “Maintenance
Procedures/Engine Oil” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle”
for further information.
• Check the windshield washer solvent and add if re-
quired.
Once A Month
• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
• Inspect the battery, and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and power steering, and add as needed.
• Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation. At Each Oil Change
•
Change the engine oil filter.
• Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
474 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Maintenance Chart — 6.4L
Miles:6,000
12,000
18,000
24,000
30,000
36,000
42,000
48,000
54,000
60,000
66,000
72,000
78,000
84,000
90,000
96,000
102,000
108,000 114,000
120,000
126,000
132,000
138,000
144,000
150,000
Or Months:6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96 102 108 114 120 126 132 138 144 150
Or Kilometers:10,000
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
160,000
170,000
180,000
190,000
200,000
210,000
220,000
230,000
240,000
250,000
Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before
scheduled maintenance. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends,
and boot seals, for cracks or leaks and
all parts for damage, wear, improper
looseness or end play; replace if neces-
sary. XXXXXXXXXXXX
If using your vehicle for any of the follow-
ing: dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect
the engine air cleaner filter; replace if
necessary. XXXXXXXXXXXX
Inspect the brake linings; replace if nec-
essary. XXXXXXXXXXXX
Inspect the CV joints. X X X X X X X X X X X X
Inspect the exhaust system. X X X X X X X X X X X
Adjust the parking brake on vehicles
equipped with four wheel disc brakes. XXXXX
Inspect the manual transmission fluid (If
Equipped). XXXXXXX X
Inspect the rear axle fluid. X X X X X X X X
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Miles:6,000
12,000
18,000
24,000
30,000
36,000
42,000
48,000
54,000
60,000
66,000
72,000
78,000
84,000
90,000
96,000
102,000
108,000 114,000
120,000
126,000
132,000
138,000
144,000
150,000
Or Months:6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96 102 108 114 120 126 132 138 144 150
Or Kilometers:10,000
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
160,000
170,000
180,000
190,000
200,000
210,000
220,000
230,000
240,000
250,000
Change the manual transmission fluid (if
equipped). XX X
Change the rear axle fluid if using your
vehicle for any of the following: police,
taxi, fleet or frequent trailer towing. XX X
Replace the engine air cleaner filter. X X X X X
Replace the air conditioning filter. X X X X X X X X X X X X
Inspect and replace the PCV Valve if
necessary X
Replace the spark plugs – 6.4L Engine ** X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at
120 months if not done at 150,000 miles
(240,000 km). XX
** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only,
yearly intervals do not apply.
476 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

WARNING!
•You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you
have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you
have any doubt about your ability to perform a
service job, take your vehicle to a competent me-
chanic.
• Failure to properly inspect and maintain your vehicle
could result in a component malfunction and effect
vehicle handling and performance. This could cause
an accident.
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Park................................. .193
Passing ............................... .109
Reading ........................... .109, 149
Seat Belt Reminder ...................... .175
Security Alarm ......................... .178
Service ............................ .455, 457
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ..........187, 357
Traction Control ........................ .333
Turn Signal ...................... .74, 108, 194
Vanity Mirror ............................86
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . .178, 194
Loading Vehicle ....................... .370, 371
Capacities ............................. .371
Tires................................. .340
Load Shed Battery Saver Mode ...................... .208
Battery Saver On ........................ .208
Electrical Load Reduction ...................208
Intelligent Battery Sensor ...................208
Locks ....................................23
Automatic Door ..........................24
Auto Unlock .............................24
Door ..................................23
Power Door .............................24
Low Tire Pressure System .....................357 Lubrication, Body
......................... .427
Lug Nuts ............................... .391
Maintenance Free Battery .....................423
Maintenance Procedures ..................... .417
Maintenance Schedule ..........468, 469, 470, 473, 475
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . . .183, 415
Manual Backward ........................... .97, 98
Forward ............................ .97, 98
Rearward ...............................97
Tilt ...................................98
Manual Park Release ....................... .404
Manual, Service ........................... .483
Manual Transmission .................304, 436, 438
Fluid Level Check .....................436,
438
Map/Reading Lights .....................109, 149
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .....................435
Methanol ............................... .365
Mirrors ..................................79
Electric Remote ...........................85
Exterior Folding ..........................85
Heated .................................86
Outside ............................. .84, 85
Rearview ...............................79
494 INDEX

Panic Alarm.............................18
Programming Additional Key Fobs ..........13, 18
Remote Keyless Entry ......................16
Unlatch The Trunk ........................17
Unlock The Doors .........................16
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ...........266
Remote Starting Uconnect Customer Programmable Features . .223, 241
Uconnect Settings .....................223, 241
Remote Starting System .......................20
Remote Trunk Release ........................30
Replacement Bulbs ........................ .455
Replacement Keys ...........................13
Replacement Parts ......................... .416
Replacement Tires ......................... .353
Reporting Safety Defects .....................483
Restraint, Head .............................99
Restraints, Child ............................54
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ...................402
Rotation, Tires ............................ .355
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ...................72
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ..................74
Safety Defects, Reporting .....................483
Safety, Exhaust Gas ..........................71 Safety Information, Tire
..................... .335
Safety Tips ................................70
Schedule, Maintenance .............468, 469, 470, 473
Seat Belt Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) ............41
Energy Management Feature .................40
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation .................37
Lap/Shoulder Belts ........................35
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ................39
Pregnant Women .........................40
Seat Belt Extender .........................39
Seat Belt Pretensioner ......................40
Seat Belt Reminder ........................34
Seat Belt Maintenance ...................... .444
Seat Belt Reminder ..........................34
Seat Belts ............................. .33, 72
Child Restraint ...........................54
Extender ...............................39
Front Seat ........................ .33, 35, 37
Inspection ..............................72
Operating Instructions ......................37
Pregnant Women .........................
40
Pretensioners ............................40
Rear Seat ...............................35
Reminder ............................. .175
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