tow DODGE CHALLENGER 2017 3.G Repair Manual

Seat Belt Maintenance
Do not bleach, dye, or clean the belts with chemical
solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric.
Sun damage can also weaken the fabric.
If the belts need cleaning, use Mopar Total Clean, a mild
soap solution, or lukewarm water. Do not remove the belts
from the vehicle to wash them. Dry with a soft cloth.
Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the
buckles do not work properly.
WARNING!
A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and
leave you with no protection. Inspect the belt system
periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts.
Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not
disassemble or modify the system. Seat belt assemblies
must be replaced after a collision if they have been
damaged (i.e., bent retractor, torn webbing, etc.).
Cleaning The Center Console Cupholders
Clean with a damp cloth or towel using a mild detergent
with the cupholder in the center console.
NOTE:The cupholder cannot be removed.
FUSES
WARNING!
•When replacing a blown fuse, always use an appro-
priate replacement fuse with the same amp rating as
the original fuse. Never replace a fuse with another
fuse of higher amp rating. Never replace a blown
fuse with metal wires or any other material. Failure
to use proper fuses may result in serious personal
injury, fire and/or property damage.
• Before replacing a fuse, make sure that the ignition is
off and that all the other services are switched off
and/or disengaged.
• If the replaced fuse blows again, contact an autho-
rized dealer.
• If a general protection fuse for safety systems (air
bag system, braking system), power unit systems
(engine system, gearbox system) or steering system
blows, contact an authorized dealer.
444 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — 3.6L
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change
indicator system. The oil change indicator system will
remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change
indicator message will illuminate. This means that service
is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions such as
frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or cold
ambient temperatures, and E85 fuel usage will influence
when the “Change Oil” or “Oil Change Required” message
is displayed. Severe Operating Conditions can cause the
change oil message to illuminate as early as 3,500 miles
(5,600 km) since last reset. Have your vehicle serviced as
soon as possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
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.
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 byreferring to the steps described under “Instrument Cluster
Display” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve months or
350 hours of engine run time, whichever comes first. The
350 hours of engine run or idle time is generally only a
concern for fleet customers.
Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle
is operated in a dusty and off road environment or is
operated predominately at idle or only very low engine
RPM’s. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
• Check engine oil level.
• Check windshield washer fluid level.
• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of irregular wear,
even if it occurs before your next scheduled service.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and power steering and fill as needed.
468 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

•Check function of all interior and exterior lights.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — 5.7L
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change
indicator system. The oil change indicator system will
remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change
indicator message will illuminate. This means that service
is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions such as
frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or cold
ambient temperatures, and E85 fuel usage will influence
when the “Change Oil” or “Oil Change Required” message
is displayed. Severe Operating Conditions can cause the
change oil message to illuminate as early as 3,500 miles
(5,600 km) since last reset. Have your vehicle serviced as
soon as possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
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. 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 by
referring to the steps described under “Instrument Cluster
Display” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km), twelve months or 350
hours of engine run time, whichever comes first. The 350
hours of engine run or idle time is generally only a concern
for fleet customers.
Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle
is operated in a dusty and off-road environment or is
operated predominately at idle or only very low engine
RPM’s. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 469

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
Change the manual transmission fluid (if equipped) if using your
vehicle for any of the following: Most of your driving is at sus-
tained speeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C), driving in
dusty conditions, or stop and go driving. XX X
Inspect the transfer case fluid. Change the transfer case fluid; if
using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, off-
road, or frequent trailer towing. (All Wheel Drive Only). XX
Change the rear axle fluid and on models equipped with All
Wheel Drive (AWD) change the front axle fluid if using your ve-
hicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or fre-
quent trailer towing. XX X
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. X
* The spark plug change interval is mileage based only,
yearly intervals do not apply.
472 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

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

Cargo (Vehicle Loading)..................... .370
Car Washes .............................. .439
Center High Mounted Stop Light ...............459
Certification Label ......................... .370
Chains, Tire ............................. .354
Changing A Flat Tire ....................... .392
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................... .336
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . . .415
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ................70
Checks, Safety .............................70
Child Restraint .............................54
Child Restraints Booster Seats ............................57
Child Restraints ..........................54
Child Seat Installation ......................65
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt .........63
Infants And Child Restraints .................56
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children ........59
Older Children And Child Restraints ...........56
Seating Positions ..........................58
Clean Air Gasoline ........................ .365
Cleaning Wheels ............................... .440
Climate Control ........................... .268
Cold Weather Operation ..................... .302Compact Spare Tire
........................ .350
Console, Overhead ........................ .149
Contract, Service .......................... .482
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .............432
Cooling System ........................... .430
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .................431
Coolant Capacity .....................460, 461
Coolant Level ....................... .430, 433
Disposal Of Used Coolant ..................433
Drain, Flush, And Refill ....................431
Inspection ............................. .433
Points To Remember ..................... .434
Pressure Cap ........................... .432
Radiator Cap .......................... .432
Selection Of Coolant
(Antifr
eeze)............431, 460, 461, 462, 464, 465
Corrosion Protection ....................... .439
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .................120
Cruise Light ....................194, 195, 197, 198
Cupholders .......................... .163, 444
Customer Assistance ....................... .480
Customer Programmable Features ...........212, 213
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights ..............111
Daytime Running Lights .....................107
488 INDEX

Dealer Service............................ .416
Deck Lid, Emergency Release ...................31
Deck Lid, Power Release ......................30
Defroster, Rear Window ..................... .166
Defroster, Windshield ........................72
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ...................112
Diagnostic System, Onboard ...................414
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ....................109
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) ........................ .417, 418
Disabled Vehicle Towing .....................406
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .................433
Door Ajar ............................... .182
Door Ajar Light ........................... .182
Door Locks Door Locks .......................... .17, 23
KeyFob................................23
Remote ................................23
Remote Keyless Entry ......................23
Door Locks, Automatic .......................24
Door Opener, Garage ....................... .150Driving
Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ................................ .319
Electrical Power Outlets ..................... .159
Electric Remote Mirrors .......................85
Electronic Brake Control System ................324
Anti-Lock Brake System ....................325
Electronic Roll Mitigation ...................334
Traction Control System ....................329
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) .......445
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) . . .116, 117, 120
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...............330
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light .........180
Emergency Deck Lid Release ...................31
Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck .................402
Jacking ............................... .392
Jump Starting ....................399, 400, 401
Overheating ........................... .382
Towing ............................... .406
Emergency Trunk Release .....................31
Emission Control System Maintenance ............415
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INDEX 489

Washers.............................. .428
Headlight Washers ......................... .428
Head Restraints ............................99
Head Rests ................................99
Heated Mirrors .............................86
Heater ................................. .269
Heater, Engine Block ....................... .303
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch .....109
Hill Start Assist ........................... .327
Hitches Trailer Towing .......................... .374
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) ...............150
Hood Release ............................ .102
Ignition Key....................................9
Illuminated Entry ...........................16
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ......................12
Information Center, Vehicle ...................199
Inside Rearview Mirror .......................79
Instrument Cluster ............171, 178, 180, 191, 194
Instrument Cluster Display Instrument Cluster Display ..................202
Instrument Panel And Controls .................170
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ................443Interior Appearance Care
.....................442
Interior Lights .............................110
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ..............112
Introduction ................................4
iPod Control ............................. .265
iPod/USB/MP3 Control ..................... .265
Bluetooth Streaming Audio .................265
Jacking Instructions ........................ .395
Jack Location ............................ .393
Jack Operation ........................ .392, 395
Jump Starting ..................... .399, 400, 401
KeyFob...................................9 Arm The Alarm ..........................14
Lock The Doors ..........................17
Panic Alarm .............................18
Programming Additional Key Fobs ..........13, 18
Remote Keyless Entry ......................16
Unlatch The Trunk ........................17
Unlock

The Doors .........................16
Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) .....18
Key Fob Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) ......18
Key Fob, Remote Keyless Entry .................16
Key-In Reminder ............................10
492 INDEX

Deck Lid Release.........................30
Distribution Center (Fuses) ..................449
Door Locks ..............................24
Mirrors ................................85
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ............159
Seats ..................................94
Steering .............................. .321
Sunroof .............................. .157
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column .............115
Windows ...............................29
Power Seats Down .................................95
Forward ................................94
Power Lumbar ...........................95
Rearward ...............................94
Tilt ...................................95
Up....................................95
Power Steering Fluid ...........462, 463, 464, 465, 466
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts .................40
Preparation For Jacking ..................... .394
Pretensioners Seat Belts ...............................40
Programmable Electronic Features ...............213
Programmable Features ...................212, 213 Radial Ply Tires
........................... .347
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .............432
Radio Frequency General Information .............11,13,20,22,29
Radio Operation .......................... .267
Radio Remote Controls ..................... .266
Radio (Sound Systems) .......................211
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ...................113
Rear Camera ............................. .147
Rear Cupholder ........................... .164
Rear ParkSense System ..................... .140
Rear Seat, Folding ......................... .101
Rear Window Defroster ..................... .166
Rear Window Features ...................... .166
Recreational Towing ........................ .380
Reformulated Gasoline ...................... .365
Refrigerant .............................. .425
Release, Hood ............................ .102
Reminder, Lights On ....................... .107
Reminder

, Seat Belt ..........................34
Remote Control Starting System ...........................20
Remote Keyless Entry Arm The Alarm ..........................14
Lock The Doors ..........................17
496 INDEX

Replacement........................ .353, 398
Rotation .............................. .355
Safety ............................ .335, 345
Sizes ................................ .336
Snow Tires ............................ .348
Spare Tire ...................... .349, 351, 393
Spinning .............................. .352
Trailer Towing .......................... .376
Tread Wear Indicators .....................352
Wheel Mounting ........................ .398
Tire Safety Information ...................... .335
Tire Service Kit ............383, 384, 385, 387, 389, 390
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .................375
To Open Hood ........................... .102
Towing ................................. .371
Disabled Vehicle ........................ .406
Guide ................................ .374
Recreational ........................... .380
Weight ............................... .374
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ............380
Traction ................................ .318
Traction Control .......................... .329
Trailer Towing ............................ .371
Cooling System Tips ..................... .380
Hitches ............................... .374Minimum Requirements
....................375
Tips ................................. .379
Trailer And Tongue Weight ..................375
Wiring ............................... .378
Trailer Towing Guide ....................... .374
Trailer Weight ............................ .374
Transfer Case ............................ .438
Fluid ............................. .438, 463
Maintenance ........................... .438
Transmission ............................. .437
Automatic ...................... .308,

309, 437
Fluid .................437, 462, 463, 464, 465, 466
Manual ............................... .304
Shifting .............................. .308
Transporting Pets ...........................68
Tread Wear Indicators ...................... .352
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid) ..................... .30, 31
Trunk Release, Emergency .....................31
Trunk Release Remote Control ..................30
Turn Signals .......................... .108, 194
Uconnect Customer Programmable Features .........223, 241
Operation ..............................211
Uconnect Settings ..................17, 223, 241
500 INDEX