maintenance DODGE CHALLENGER SRT 2013 3.G Workshop Manual

150,000 Miles (250,000 km) or
150 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
❏ Flush and replace the engine coolant
at 150,000 miles (240 000 km) or 120
months whichever comes first.
❏ Adjust parking brake on vehicles
equipped with four-wheel disc
brakes.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 485

* This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer
to the owner, but is not required to maintain emissions
warranty.
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 ve-
hicle could result in a component malfunction and
effect vehicle handling and performance. This
could cause an accident.
486 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR
YOUR VEHICLE
Prepare For The Appointment
If you are having warranty work done, be sure to have
the right papers with you. Take your warranty folder. All
work to be performed may not be covered by the
warranty. Discuss additional charges with the service
manager. Keep a maintenance log of your vehicle’s
service history. This can often provide a clue to the
current problem.
Prepare A List
Make a written list of your vehicle’s problems or the
specific work you want done. If you’ve had an accident
or work done that is not on your maintenance log, let the
service advisor know.
Be Reasonable With Requests
If you list a number of items and you must have your
vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation with
the service advisor and list the items in order of priority.
At many authorized dealer, you may obtain a rental
vehicle at a minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it
is advisable to make these arrangements when you call
for an appointment.
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
The manufacturer and its authorized dealer are vitally
interested in your satisfaction. We want you to be happy
with our products and services.
Warranty service must be done by an authorized dealer.
We strongly recommend that you take the vehicle to an
authorized dealer. They know your vehicle the best, and
are most concerned that you get prompt and high quality
service. The manufacturer’s authorized dealer have the
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 489

About Your Brakes....................... .329
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ................332
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ............432
Adding Fuel ............................ .379
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... .427
Additives, Fuel .......................... .377
Airbag ..................................58
Airbag Deployment ........................69
Airbag Light .............................66
Airbag Maintenance ........................70
Airbag, Side ..............................62
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ................62
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .420
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................423
Air Conditioning Filter .....................285
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ..............286
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................423
Air Conditioning System ....................278
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .357Alarm Light
............................ .218
Alarm, Panic .............................26
Alarm (Security Alarm) ......................19
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................19
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............7
Antenna, Satellite Radio .....................264
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..................431
Disposal ............................. .434
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................332
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................220
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ..........19
Appearance Care ........................ .442
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ...........19
Assistance Towing ........................ .124
Auto Down Power Windows ..................42
Automatic Dimming Mirror ..................106
Automatic Door Locks ......................34
Automatic Headlights ..................... .160
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........278
498 INDEX

Caps, FillerFuel ................................ .379
Oil (Engine) .......................... .419
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................433
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...................95
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ....................382
Car Washes ............................ .442
Cellular Phone .......................... .277
Center High Mounted Stop Light ..............461
Certification Label ........................ .382
Chains, Tire ............................ .364
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .346
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .415
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............94
Checks, Safety ............................94
Child Restraint ............................73
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .375
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .444Climate Control
......................... .278
Clock ................................. .242
Cold Weather Operation ....................297
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............277
Compass .............................. .234
Compass Calibration ...................... .234
Compass Variance ........................ .235
Computer, Trip/Travel ..................... .226
Connector UCI................................ .267
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ..........267
Console ............................... .201
Console, Floor .......................... .201
Console, Overhead ....................... .183
Contract, Service ......................... .491
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........433
Cooling System .......................... .430
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............432
Coolant Capacity ...................... .463
500 INDEX

Anti-Lock Brake System..................335
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ......451
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........171
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............339
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ........211
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......221
Emergency Deck Lid Release ..................45
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................403
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................388
Jump Starting ......................... .399
Overheating .......................... .388
Towing ............................. .406
Emergency Trunk Release ....................45
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........415
Engine ................................ .413
Air Cleaner .......................... .420
Block Heater ......................... .300
Break-In Recommendations .................93 Checking Oil Level
..................... .418
Compartment ......................... .413
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................430
Cooling ............................. .430
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................95
Fails to Start .......................... .297
Flooded, Starting ...................... .297
Fuel Requirements ..................... .375
Jump Starting ......................... .399
Oil................................. .418
Oil Change Interval ..................... .418
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .419
Oil Selection .......................... .419
Oil Synthetic ......................... .419
Overheating .......................... .388
Starting ............................. .291
Temperature Gauge ......................211
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... .419
Enhanced

Accident Response Feature ............68
502 INDEX

Lubrication, Body........................ .426
Maintenance Free Battery ....................421
Maintenance Procedures ....................417
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .468
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .......220
Manual, Service ......................... .494
Manual Transmission ..................... .300
Fluid Level Check ...................... .439
Shift Speeds .......................... .302
Map/Reading Lights ...................... .164
Master Cylinder (Brakes) ....................436
Methanol .............................. .376
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... .226
Mirrors ............................... .106
Automatic Dimming .....................106
Electric Powered ....................... .108
Electric Remote ........................ .108
Exterior Folding ....................... .107Heated
.............................. .109
Outside ............................. .107
Vanity .............................. .109
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................368
Mopar Parts ............................ .416
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .376
Multi-Function Control Lever .................163
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................93
Occupant Restraints ........................45
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ..................62
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ................375
Odometer .............................. .210
Trip ................................ .210
Oil Change Indicator ...................... .225
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..................225
Oil, Engine ............................. .418
508 INDEX

Restraint, Head.......................... .153
Restraints, Child ...........................73
Restraints, Occupant ........................45
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck .................403
Rotation, Tires .......................... .366
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ..................96
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle .................99
Safety Defects, Reporting ....................493
Safety, Exhaust Gas .........................95
Safety Information, Tire .....................344
Safety Tips ...............................94
Satellite Radio Antenna .....................264
Schedule, Maintenance .....................468
Seat Belt Maintenance ..................... .447
Seat Belt Reminder .........................57
Seat Belts ................................45
And Pregnant Women .....................58
Child Restraint ..........................73 Extender
..............................58
Front Seat .............................49
Inspection .............................96
Operating Instructions ....................50
Pretensioners ...........................56
Rear Seat ..............................49
Reminder ............................ .215
Untwisting Procedure .....................54
Seats ................................. .147
Adjustment .......................... .147
Head Restraints ....................... .153
Heated .............................. .150
Height Adjustment ..................... .148
Power .............................. .148
Rear Folding ......................... .156
Seatback Release ....................... .156
Tilting .............................. .148
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ..................19
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............464
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INDEX 511