oil temperature DODGE CHALLENGER SRT 2012 3.G Owners Manual

WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or
others could be badly burned by steam or boiling
coolant. You may want to call a service center if your
vehicle overheats. If you decide to look under the
hood yourself, refer to “Maintaining Your Vehicle”
and follow the warnings under the Cooling System
Pressure Cap paragraph.
9. Turn Signal Indicators The arrow will flash with the exterior turn signal
when the turn signal lever is operated.
NOTE:
•A continuous chime will sound if the vehicle is driven
more than 1 mile (1.6 km) with either turn signal on.
•Check for an inoperative outside light bulb if either
indicator flashes at a rapid rate. 10. Air Bag Warning Light
This light will turn on for four to eight seconds
as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first
turned to the ON/RUN position. If the light is
either not on during starting, stays on, or turns
on while driving, have the system inspected at an autho-
rized dealer as soon as possible. Refer to “Occupant
Restraints” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your
Vehicle” for further information.
11. Engine Temperature Warning Light This light will turn on and a single chime will
sound to warn of an overheated engine condition.
When this light turns on, the engine temperature
is critically hot. The vehicle should be turned OFF
immediately and serviced as soon as possible.
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3. Press the UP or DOWN button until “COMPASS
VARIANCE” message and the last variance zone number
displays in the EVIC.
4. Press and release the SELECT button until the proper
variance zone is selected according to the map.
5. Press and release the MENU button to exit.
System Warnings (Customer Information
Features)
Press and release the MENU button until “System Warn-
ings” displays in the EVIC, then press and release the
SELECT button. Press the UP or DOWN button to
display any one of the following choices.
•Oil Temperature
Shows the actual oil temperature.
•Oil Pressure
Shows the actual oil pressure.
•Tire Pressure
Shows the actual tire pressure for each tire (EXCLUDING
THE SPARE TIRE).
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable
Features)
Personal Settings allows the driver to set and recall
features when the transmission is in PARK.
Press and release the MENU button until Personal Set-
tings displays in the EVIC, then press the SELECT button.
Use the UP or DOWN button to display one of the
following choices.
Language
When in this display, you may select one of three
languages for all display nomenclature, including the trip
functions and the Uconnect™ gps (if equipped). Press the
SELECT button while in this display to select English,
Espanol, or Francais. Then, as you continue, the informa-
tion will display in the selected language.
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NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change
intervals exceed 6,000 miles (10 000 km) or six months,
whichever occurs first.
Engine Oil Selection
For best performance and maximum protection under all
types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only
recommends full synthetic engine oils that meet the
American Petroleum Institute (API) categories of SM or
SM/CF.
The manufacturer recommends the use of a full synthetic
SAE 0W-40 engine oil or equivalent.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the
chemicals can damage your engine. Such damage is
not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade)
SAE 0W-40 engine oil is preferred for use in all operating
temperatures.
The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended
engine oil viscosity for your engine. For information on
engine oil filler cap location, refer to “Engine Compart-
ment” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further
information.
Synthetic Engine Oils
You may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom-
mended oil quality requirements are met, and the recom-
mended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes
are followed.
Materials Added To Engine Oil
Do not add any supplemental materials, other than leak
detection dyes, to the engine oil. Engine oil is an engi-
neered product and its performance may be impaired by
supplemental additives.
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Fails to Start........................ 261
Flooded, Starting ..................... 261
Fuel Requirements .................... 329
Jump Starting ....................... 353
Oil ......................... 371,413,414
Oil Change Interval ................... 371
Oil Filler Cap ....................... 372
Oil Filter ........................... 373
Oil Filter Disposal .................... 373
Oil Selection ..................... 372,413
Oil Synthetic ........................ 372
Overheating ........................ 342
Starting ........................... 255
Temperature Gauge ................... 179
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... 372
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 66
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 21
Ethanol ............................... 330
Event Data Recorder ...................... 69 Exhaust Gas Caution
................... 81,333
Exhaust System ....................... 81,381
Exterior Folding Mirrors ................... 90
Exterior Lighting ........................ 140
Exterior Lights .......................... 84
Filler Location Fuel ...................... 334
Filters Air Cleaner ......................... 373
Air Conditioning .................. 248,377
Engine Oil ....................... 373,414
Engine Oil Disposal ................... 373
Flash-To-Pass ........................... 144
Flashers Hazard Warning ..................... 342
Turn Signal .................... 84,143,180
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 261
Fluid Capacities ......................... 413
Fluid Leaks ............................. 84
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INDEX 453

Fluid Level ChecksAutomatic Transmission ................ 392
Brake ............................. 389
Cooling System ...................... 384
Engine Oil ......................... 371
Power Steering ...................... 284
Fluid, Brake ........................... 415
Fluids ................................ 414
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 414
Fog Lights .......................... 142,182
Folding Rear Seat ........................ 137
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 357
Fuel ................................. 329
Adding ........................... 334
Additives .......................... 331
Clean Air .......................... 329
Ethanol ........................... 330
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .................. 334
Gasoline ........................... 329 Gauge
............................ 178
Materials Added ..................... 331
Methanol .......................... 330
Octane Rating .................... 329,414
Requirements ....................... 329
Specifications ....................... 414
Tank Capacity ....................... 413
Fuel System Caution ..................... 334
Fueling ............................... 334
Fuses ................................ 399
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ........... 154
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ...............334,367
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 329
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 329
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 329
Gauges Coolant Temperature .................. 179
Fuel .............................. 178
454 INDEX

SteeringColumn Controls ..................... 142
Column Lock ....................... 148
Power .......................... 283,284
Tilt Column ........................ 148
Wheel, Heated ...................... 149
Wheel, Tilt ......................... 148
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .............. 239
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls ......................... 239
Storage ............................... 406
Storage, Vehicle ...................... 247,406
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 406
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 357
Sun Roof .............................. 163
Sunglasses Storage ....................... 154
Sunroof Maintenance ..................... 165
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 56Synthetic Engine Oil
...................... 372
System, Remote Starting .................... 27
Tachometer ............................ 178
Telescoping Steering Column ............... 148
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 242
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......179,343
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 74
Text Messaging ......................... 115
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 18
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 148
Time Delay, Headlight .................... 141
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 306
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 304
Tire Markings .......................... 300
Tire Safety Information .................... 300
TIREFIT .............................. 343
464 INDEX