maintenance DODGE CHALLENGER SRT 2014 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 493

* 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.
494 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 withthe service advisor and list the items in order of priority.
At many authorized dealers, 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
facilities, factory-trained technicians, special tools, and
the latest information to ensure the vehicle is fixed
correctly and in a timely manner.
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 497

About Your Brakes....................... .332
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ................336
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ............439
Adding Fuel ............................ .383
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... .434
Additives, Fuel .......................... .381
Airbag ..................................59
Airbag Deployment ........................70
Airbag Light .............................67
Airbag Maintenance ........................72
Airbag, Side ..............................63
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ................63
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .426
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................429
Air Conditioning Filter .....................288
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ..............289
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................429
Air Conditioning System ....................281
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .361Alarm
Arm The System ........................20
Alarm Light ............................ .220
Alarm, Panic .............................27
Alarm (Security Alarm) ......................19
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................19
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............7
Antenna, Satellite Radio .....................267
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..................438
Disposal ............................. .441
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................336
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................221
Appearance Care ........................ .449
Arming System (Security Alarm) ...............19
Assistance Towing ........................ .127
Auto Down Power Windows ..................42
Automatic Dimming Mirror ..................108
Automatic Door Locks ......................35
Automatic Headlights ..................... .162
506 INDEX

Caps, FillerFuel ................................ .383
Oil (Engine) .......................... .425
Power Steering ........................ .331
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................441
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...................98
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ....................385
Car Washes ............................ .449
Cellular Phone .......................... .281
Center High Mounted Stop Light ..............469
Certification Label ........................ .386
Chains, Tire ............................ .369
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .350
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .421
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............97
Checks, Safety ............................97
Child Restraint ............................74
Child Restraints Child Seat Installation .....................92 Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint
.....87
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle
Seat Belt ..............................89
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......81
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .379
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .451
Climate Control ......................... .281
Clock ................................. .245
Cold Weather Operation ....................301
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............280
Compass .............................. .237
Compass Calibration ...................... .238
Compass Variance ........................ .238
Computer, Trip/Travel ..................... .230
Connector UCI................................ .270
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ..........270
Console ............................... .204
508 INDEX

KeyFob...............................33
Remote...............................33
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................33
Door Locks, Automatic ......................35
Door Opener, Garage ...................... .186
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .328
Electrical Power Outlets .....................198
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................110
Electronic Brake Control System ...............339
Anti-Lock Brake System ..................339
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ......459
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........173
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............343
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ........213
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......223
Emergency Deck Lid Release ..................45Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................409
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................392
Jump Starting ......................... .405
Overheating .......................... .392
Towing ............................. .413
Emergency Trunk Release ....................45
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........421
Engine ................................ .419
Air Cleaner .......................... .426
Block Heater ......................... .304
Break-In Recommendations .................96
Checking Oil Level ..................... .424
Compartment ......................... .419
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................437
Cooling ............................. .437
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................98
Fails to Start .......................... .301
Flooded, Starting ...................... .301
510 INDEX

Reading............................. .166
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .217
Security Alarm ........................ .220
Service .............................. .464
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . .222
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............220
Traction Control ....................... .346
Turn Signal .......................... .101
Vanity Mirror ..........................111
Voltage ............................. .212
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ......212
Loading Vehicle ......................... .385
Capacities ........................... .387
Tires ............................... .355
Locks ..................................33
Automatic Door .........................35
Auto Unlock ...........................36
Door .................................33
Power Door ............................34 Low Tire Pressure System
...................372
Lubrication, Body ........................ .433
Lug Nuts .............................. .393
Maintenance Free Battery ....................427
Maintenance Procedures ....................423
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .476
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .......222
Manual, Service ......................... .501
Manual Transmission ..................... .304
Fluid Level Check ...................... .446
Shift Speeds .......................... .307
Map/Reading Lights ...................... .166
Master Cylinder (Brakes) ....................444
Methanol .............................. .380
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... .230
Mirrors ............................... .108
Automatic Dimming .....................108
Electric Powered ........................110
516 INDEX

Schedule, Maintenance.....................476
Seat Belt Maintenance ..................... .454
Seat Belt Reminder .........................58
Seat Belts ................................46
And Pregnant Women .....................59
Child Restraint ..........................74
Extender ..............................59
Front Seat .............................49
Inspection .............................99
Operating Instructions ....................51
Pretensioners ...........................57
Rear Seat ..............................49
Reminder ............................ .217
Untwisting Procedure .....................54
Seats ................................. .149
Adjustment .......................... .149
Head Restraints ....................... .156
Heated .............................. .152
Height Adjustment ..................... .150Power
.............................. .150
Rear Folding ......................... .158
Seatback Release ....................... .158
Tilting .............................. .150
Security Alarm ............................19
Arm The System ........................20
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............472
Selection of Oil .......................... .425
SENTRY KEY® FCC General Information ..................19
Key Programming .......................19
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................17
Sentry Key Replacement .....................18
Service Assistance ........................ .497
Service Contract ......................... .499
Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction Indicator) . .222
Service Manuals ......................... .501
Settings, Personal ........................ .240
Setting the Clock ......................... .245
520 INDEX