battery DODGE CHALLENGER SRT 2015 3.G Service Manual

Maintenance-Free Battery
Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery.
You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main-
tenance required.
NOTE:The battery is stored under an access cover in the
trunk. Remote battery terminals are located in the engine
compartment for jump-starting. Refer to “Jump-Starting
Procedures” in “What To Do In Emergencies” for further
information.
WARNING!
• Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can
burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid
to contact your eyes, skin, or clothing. Do not lean
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Battery Location
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over a battery when attaching clamps. If acid
splashes in eyes or on skin, flush the area imme-
diately with large amounts of water.
• Battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep
flame or sparks away from the battery. Do not use
a booster battery or any other booster source with
an output greater than 12 Volts. Do not allow cable
clamps to touch each other.
• Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands
after handling.
• The battery in this vehicle has a vent hose that
should not be disconnected and should only be
replaced with a battery of the same type (vented).
CAUTION!
• It is essential when replacing the cables on the
battery that the positive cable is attached to the
positive post and the negative cable is attached to
the negative post. Battery posts are marked positive
(+) and negative (-) and are identified on the
battery case. Cable clamps should be tight on the
terminal posts and free of corrosion.
• If a “fast charger” is used while the battery is in the
vehicle, disconnect both vehicle battery cables be-
fore connecting the charger to the battery. Do not
use a “fast charger” to provide starting voltage.
Air Conditioner Maintenance
For best possible performance, your air conditioner
should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer
at the start of each warm season. This service should
include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance
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CavityCartridge Fuse Mini-FuseDescription
34 —10 Amp Red Steering Column
Module/Clock/Spare –
Police
35 —5 Amp Tan Battery Sensor
36 —15 Amp Blue Electronic Exhaust Valve
– If Equipped
37 —20 Amp Yellow Radio
38 —15 Amp Blue – LD/LX
20 Amp Yellow – LA Console Power Outlet/
Console Media Hub (LD/
LX)
Power Outlet Inside Arm
Rest/Console Media Hub
(LA)
40 ——Fuse — Spare
41 ——Fuse — Spare
42 30 Amp Pink —Rear Defrost
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VEHICLE STORAGE
If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21
days, you may want to take these steps to protect your
battery.
•Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
• Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of
service (e.g., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the
air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes
in the fresh air and high blower setting. This will
ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the
possibility of compressor damage when the system is
started again.
REPLACEMENT BULBS
All of the interior bulbs are glass wedge base or glass
cartridge types. Aluminum base bulbs are not approved
and should not be used for replacement.
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Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a
scheduled oil change is performed by someone other
than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under “Driver Informa-
tion Display (DID)” in “Understanding Your Instrument
Panel” for further information.
At Each Stop For Fuel
•Check the engine oil level. Refer to “Maintenance
Procedures/Engine Oil” in “Maintaining Your Ve-
hicle” for further information.
• Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
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.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 529

Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle...............7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...............486, 522
Disposal ............................. .489
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................386
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................221, 388
Appearance Care ........................ .496
Arming System (Security Alarm) ...............18
Auto Down Power Windows ..................38
Automatic Door Locks ......................32
Automatic Headlights ..................... .135
Automatic High Beams .....................136
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) .......310, 318
Automatic Transmission ..............355, 494, 495
Adding Fluid ...................... .495, 525
Autostick ............................ .362
Fluid and Filter Changes ..................495
Fluid Change ......................... .495
Fluid Level Check ...................... .495
Fluid Type ........................... .525Special Additives
...................... .494
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode .......361
Autostick .............................. .362
Auto Unlock, Doors ........................32
Axle Fluid ............................. .525
Axle Lubrication ......................... .525
Battery ................................ .476
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........24
Location ............................. .476
Belts, Seat ...............................93
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................481
B-Pillar Location ......................... .403
Brake Assist System ...................... .389
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............386
Brake Fluid ............................ .525
Brake, Parking .......................... .382
Brakes ................................ .385
Brake System ........................ .385,
491
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INDEX 553

Intensity Control....................... .142
Interior .......................... .142, 195
License ............................. .521
Lights On Reminder .....................138
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........221
Map Reading ...................... .141, 195
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ...........143
Passing ............................. .140
Reading .......................... .141, 195
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .221
Security Alarm ........................ .221
Service .......................... .516, 519
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . .221
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .........221, 419
Traction Control ....................... .395
Turn Signal ..................... .95, 139, 221
Vanity Mirror ..........................111
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ......221
Loading Vehicle ...................... .432, 434Capacities
........................... .434
Tires ............................... .403
Locks ..................................29
Automatic Door .........................32
Auto Unlock ...........................32
Door .................................29
Power Door ............................31
Low Tire Pressure System ...................419
Lubrication, Body ........................ .481
Lug Nuts .............................. .439
Maintenance Free Battery ....................476
Maintenance Procedures ....................470
Maintenance Schedule ...................528, 530
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . .221, 468
Manual, Service ......................... .548
Manual Transmission ................348, 493, 496
Fluid Level Check ...................493, 496
Shift Speeds .......................... .351
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Quality Grading....................... .549
Radial ...............................411
Replacement .......................... .415
Rotation ............................. .417
Safety ........................... .397, 408
Sizes ............................... .398
Snow Tires ........................... .413
Spinning ............................ .413
Tread Wear Indicators ....................414
Tire Safety Information .....................397
Tire Service Kit .......................... .441
To Open Hood .......................... .132
Towing ............................... .434
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .459
Recreational .......................... .435
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome ...........435
Traction ............................... .377
Traction Control ......................... .389
Trailer Towing .......................... .434Transmission
........................... .494
Automatic ..................... .353, 355, 494
Fluid ............................ .494, 525
Manual ............................. .348
Shifting .......................... .351, 353
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .24
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . . .24
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) .........21
Transporting Pets ..........................89
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .414
Trip Odometer .......................... .221
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid) .....................39, 40
Trunk Release, Emergency ....................40
Trunk Release Remote Control .................39
Turn Signals ......................... .139, 221
Uconnect Customer Programmable Features ...........266
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INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING
EQUIPMENT
Special design considerations are incorporated into this
vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio
frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone
equipment must be installed properly by trained person-
nel. The following must be observed during installation.
The positive power connection should be made directly
to the battery and fused as close to the battery as possible.
The negative power connection should be made to body
sheet metal adjacent to the negative battery connection.
This connection should not be fused.
Antennas for two-way radios should be mounted on the
roof or the rear area of the vehicle. Care should be used
in mounting antennas with magnet bases. Magnets may
affect the accuracy or operation of the compass on
vehicles so equipped.The antenna cable should be as short as practical and
routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use
only fully shielded coaxial cable.
Carefully match the antenna and cable to the radio to
ensure a low Standing Wave Ratio (SWR).
Mobile radio equipment with output power greater than
normal may require special precautions.
All installations should be checked for possible interfer-
ence between the communications equipment and the
vehicle’s electronic systems.