steering DODGE CHALLENGER SRT 2011 3.G Owner's Guide

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.4L
1 — Remote Jump Start (Positive Battery Post)6 — Air Cleaner Filter
2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 7 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
3 — Engine Oil Fill 8 — Integrated Power Module (Fuses)
4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 9 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
5 — Engine Coolant Reservoir
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CAUTION! (Continued)
•Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids
that protect the performance and durability of
your vehicle and also allow extended maintenance
intervals. Do not use chemical flushes in these
components as the chemicals can damage your
engine, transmission, power steering or air condi-
tioning. Such damage is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty. If a flush is needed
because of component malfunction, use only the
specified fluid for the flushing procedure.
Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must
be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at
regular intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time tocheck the engine oil level is about five minutes after a
fully warmed engine is shut off or before starting the
engine after it has sat overnight.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Maintain
the oil level in the “SAFE” range. Adding 1.0 qt (1.0 L) of
oil when the reading is at the bottom of the “SAFE” range
will result in an oil level at the top of the “SAFE” range
on these engines.
CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aeration or
loss of oil pressure. This could damage your engine.
Change Engine Oil
The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is
time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” for further information.
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Cavity CartridgeFuseMini-
Fuse Description
21 — — —
22 — — —
23 — — —
24 — — —
25 — — —
26 — — —
27 — 10 Amp RedOccupant Restraint
Controller (ORC)
28 — 10 Amp RedIgnition Run, AC
Heater Control/
Occupant Restraint
Controller (ORC)Cavity Cartridge
FuseMini-
Fuse Description
29 — 5 Amp OrangeCluster/Electronic
Stability Program
(ESP)/Powertrain
Control Module
(PCM)/STOP LIGHT
Switch
30 — 10 Amp RedDoor Modules/
Power Mirrors/
Steering Control
Module (SCM)
31 — — —
32 — — —
33 — — —
34 — — —
35 — 5 Amp OrangeAntenna Module – If
Equipped/Power
Mirrors
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Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Manual Transmission – If Equipped MOPAR ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed
ATF+4 product.
Automatic Transmission – If
Equipped MOPAR
ATF+4Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed
ATF+4 product.
Brake Master Cylinder MOPARDOT 3, SAE J1703 should be used. If DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake
fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Use only recommended
brake fluids.
Power Steering Reservoir MOPARPower Steering Fluid + 4, MOPAR ATF+4Automatic Trans-
mission Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF+4 product.
Rear Axle MOPARSynthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W90 (API GL-5) or equivalent
(with MOPAR Friction Modifier — Hypoid Gear Additive).
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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.
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for the required maintenance intervals.
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Brightness, Interior Lights.................. 144
Bulb Replacement ..................... 395,396
Bulbs, Light .......................... 83,395
Calibration, Compass ..................... 196
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 401
Caps, Filler Fuel .............................. 322
Oil (Engine) ........................ 362
Power Steering ...................... 275
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............. 374
Car Washes ............................ 382
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............80,322
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 325
Cellular Phone ........................ 93,236
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 400
Certification Label ....................... 325
Chains, Tire ............................ 307 Chart, Tire Sizing
........................ 292
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) ............... 358
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 80
Checks, Safety ........................... 80
Child Restraint .................. 70,71,72,75,77
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............74,75
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 318
Cleaning Wheels ............................ 384
Windshield Wiper Blades ............... 367
Clock ............................. 203,212
Cold Weather Operation ................... 254
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 236
Compass .............................. 195
Compass Calibration ..................... 196
Compass Variance ....................... 196
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 189
438 INDEX

ConnectorUCI .............................. 226
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ....... 226
Console .............................. 166
Console, Floor .......................... 166
Console, Overhead ....................... 151
Contract, Service ........................ 429
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 374
Cooling System ......................... 371
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ............. 373
Coolant Capacity ..................... 401
Coolant Level .................... 372,375
Disposal of Used Coolant ............... 375
Drain, Flush, and Refill ................ 372
Inspection .......................... 375
Points to Remember .................. 375
Pressure Cap ........................ 374
Radiator Cap ....................... 374
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ....372,401,402 Corrosion Protection
..................... 382
Cruise Light ........................... 174
Cupholders ......................... 165,387
Customer Assistance ..................... 427
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 69
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights ........... 144
Daytime Running Lights ................... 141
Dealer Service .......................... 359
Deck Lid, Emergency Release ................ 42
Deck Lid, Power Release ................... 40
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 168
Defroster, Windshield ................... 82,240
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 145
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 357
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 143
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) ........................ 361
Power Steering ...................... 275
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Fluid Level ChecksAutomatic Transmission ................ 380
Brake ............................. 377
Cooling System ...................... 372
Engine Oil ......................... 361
Power Steering ...................... 275
Fluid, Brake ........................... 403
Fluids ................................ 402
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 402
Fog Lights .......................... 141,178
Folding Rear Seat ........................ 136
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 346
Fuel ................................. 318
Adding ........................... 322
Additives .......................... 320
Clean Air .......................... 318
Ethanol ........................... 319
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .................. 322
Gasoline ........................... 318 Gauge
............................ 174
Materials Added ..................... 320
Methanol .......................... 319
Octane Rating .................... 318,402
Requirements ....................... 318
Specifications ....................... 402
Tank Capacity ....................... 401
Fuel System Caution ..................... 323
Fueling ............................... 322
Fuses ................................ 387
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ........... 152
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ...............322,357
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 318
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 318
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 318
Gauges Coolant Temperature .................. 175
Fuel .............................. 174
442 INDEX

Materials Added to................... 362
Recommendation .................. 362,401
Synthetic .......................... 362
Viscosity ........................ 362,401
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............357,358
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®) ........... 152
Operating Precautions .................... 357
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 4
Outside Rearview Mirrors .................. 90
Overhead Console ....................... 151
Overheating, Engine ...................... 331
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,431
Paint Care ............................. 382
Panic Alarm ............................ 25
Parking Brake .......................... 276
Passing Light ........................... 143
Personal Settings ........................ 198
Pets .................................. 79 Phone, Cellular
.......................... 93
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™) .............. 93
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 296
Power Brakes ............................ 279
Deck Lid Release ..................... 40
Distribution Center (Fuses) .............. 390
Door Locks ......................... 31
Mirrors ............................ 91
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ........ 161
Seats ............................. 128
Steering ........................ 274,275
Sunroof ........................... 158
Windows ........................... 39
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 403
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 55
Pretensioners Seat Belts ........................... 53
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 198
448 INDEX

Service Manuals........................ 431
Setting the Clock ..................... 203,212
Settings, Personal ........................ 198
Shift Indicator Light ...................... 260
Shift Lever Override ...................... 347
Shift Speeds ........................... 259
Shift Speeds, Manual Transmission ........... 259
Shifting ............................... 261
Automatic Transmission .............261,264
Shoulder Belts ........................... 45
Side Airbag ............................. 64
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) .......... 243
Signals, Turn ...................... 83,142,176
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 270
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 307
Snow Tires ............................ 309
Sound System Kicker ............................ 233
Spark Plugs ............................ 402 Specifications
Fuel (Gasoline) ...................... 402
Oil ............................... 402
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 148
Speedometer ........................... 174
Starting ............................. 27,249
Automatic Transmission ................ 250
Cold Weather ....................... 254
Engine Fails to Start .................. 255
Remote ............................ 27
Starting and Operating .................... 249
Starting Procedures ...................... 249
Steering Column Controls ..................... 142
Column Lock ....................... 147
Power .......................... 274,275
Tilt Column ........................ 147
Wheel, Tilt ......................... 147
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .............. 234
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INDEX 451