towing DODGE CHALLENGER SRT 2012 3.G Owner's Manual

90,000 Miles (150,000 km) or
90 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
❏ Inspect and replace the PCV Valve if
necessary.*
❏ Inspect the rear axle fluid.
❏ Adjust parking brake on vehicles
equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.
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96,000 Miles (160,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ If you are using your vehicle in dusty or off-road conditions, inspect the engine air cleaner
filter, and replace if necessary.
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.
❏ Replace the spark plugs.
❏ Inspect the brake linings, and replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the CV joints.
❏ Inspect the exhaust system.
❏ Inspect the 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 necessary.
❏ Change the rear axle fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet,
or frequent trailer towing.
❏ Change the manual transmission fluid (if equipped).
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144,000 Miles (240,000 km) or 144 Months Maintenance Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ If you are using your vehicle in dusty or off-road conditions, inspect the engine air cleaner filter, and replace if necessary.
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.
❏ Inspect the brake linings, and replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the CV joints.
❏ Inspect the exhaust system.
❏ Inspect the 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 necessary.
❏ Change the rear axle fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing.
❏ Change the manual transmission fluid (if equipped) if using your vehicle for any of the following: Most of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C), driving in dusty conditions, or stop and go driving.
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About Your Brakes.................... 285,288
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ............288,291
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 385
Adding Fuel ........................... 334
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 380
Additives, Fuel ......................... 331
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 373
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 376
Air Conditioning ........................ 242
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 242
Air Conditioning Filter .................248,377
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............376,377
Air Conditioning System ................242,376
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 249
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 311
Airbag .............................. 56,65
Airbag Deployment ....................... 66
Airbag Light ................... 63,64,69,82,180
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 68 Airbag, Side
...................... 59,62,64,65
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ...........60,62,65
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................... 18
Alarm Light ........................... 185
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
Alarm, Panic ............................ 25
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 228
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............288,291
Anti-Lock Warning Light ...............186,290
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 18
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............384,413
Disposal ........................... 387
Appearance Care ........................ 394
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ......... 18
Assistance Towing ....................... 107
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 39
Auto Unlock, Doors ....................... 33
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Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 360
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............. 387
Engine Oil ......................... 373
Door Locks ............................. 31
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 33
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 154
Driving On Slippery Surfaces .................. 279
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 281
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 91
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 165
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 291
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) .... 402
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 150
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 295
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ...... 179Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
.... 188
Emergency Deck Lid Release ................ 42
Emergency Trunk Release ................... 42
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............. 357
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 342
Jump Starting ....................... 353
Overheating ........................ 342
Towing ............................ 360
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 368
Engine ............................... 366
Air Cleaner ......................... 373
Block Heater ........................ 263
Break-In Recommendations .............. 79
Checking Oil Level ................... 371
Compartment ....................... 366
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................ 384,414
Cooling ........................... 383
Exhaust Gas Caution ................81,333
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Sunroof........................... 163
Windows ........................... 38
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 415
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 55
Pretensioners Seat Belts ........................... 53
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 202
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 21
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 313
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......... 386
Radio Operation ........................ 241
Rear Cupholder ......................... 170
Rear Seat, Folding ....................... 137
Rear Window Defroster ................... 172
Rear Window Features .................... 172
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 69
Recreational Towing ...................... 338 Reformulated Gasoline
.................... 329
Refrigerant ............................ 377
Release, Hood .......................... 138
Reminder, Lights On ..................... 142
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 54
Remote Control Starting System ....................... 27
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 239
Remote Starting System .................... 27
Remote Trunk Release ..................... 40
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 407
Replacement Keys ........................ 17
Replacement Parts ....................... 369
Replacement Tires ....................... 316
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 442
Restraint, Head ......................... 134
Restraints, Child ......................... 70
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 42
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Tires ............................84,310,445
Aging (Life of Tires) .................. 315
Air Pressure ........................ 310
Chains ............................ 317
General Information .................. 310
High Speed ......................... 313
Inflation Pressures .................... 311
Life of Tires ........................ 315
Load Capacity ....................... 306
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ......... 321
Pressure Warning Light ................ 185
Quality Grading ..................... 445
Radial ............................ 313
Replacement ........................ 316
Rotation ........................... 319
Safety .......................... 300,310
Sizes ............................. 302
Snow Tires ......................... 319 Spinning
........................... 314
Tread Wear Indicators ................. 314
To Open Hood .......................... 138
Towing ............................... 337
24-Hour Towing Assistance ............. 107
Disabled Vehicle ..................... 360
Recreational ........................ 338
Towing Assistance ....................... 107
Traction Control ......................... 292
Trailer Towing .......................... 337
Transmission ........................... 392
Automatic .................... 267,269,392
Fluid ............................. 415
Manual ........................... 263
Shifting ......................... 265,267
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 26
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 21
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