engine oil DODGE CHALLENGER SRT 2016 3.G Owner's Guide

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in this
manual must be done at the times or mileages specified
to protect your vehicle warranty and ensure the best
vehicle performance and reliability. More frequent main-
tenance may be needed for vehicles in severe operating
conditions, such as dusty areas and very short trip
driving. Inspection and service should also be done
anytime a malfunction is suspected.
The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is
time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
The message “Oil Change Required” will be displayed in
the DID and a single chime will sound, indicating that an
oil change is necessary.Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change
indicator message will illuminate. This means that ser-
vice is required for your vehicle. Have your vehicle
serviced as soon as possible, within the next 500 miles
(805 km).
NOTE:
•
The oil change indicator message will not monitor the
time since the last oil change. Change your vehicle’s oil
if it has been six months since your last oil change,
even if the oil change indicator message is NOT
illuminated.
• Change your engine oil more often if you drive your
vehicle off-road for an extended period of time.
• Under no circumstances should oil change intervals
exceed 6,000 miles (10,000 km) or six months, which-
ever comes first.
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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 573

Maintenance Chart
Miles:6,000
12,000
18,000
24,000
30,000
36,000
42,000
48,000
54,000
60,000
66,000
72,000
78,000
84,000
90,000
96,000
102,000
108,000 114,000
120,000
126,000
132,000
138,000
144,000
150,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96 102 108 114 120 126 132 138 144 150
Or Kilometers:
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
160,000
170,000
180,000
190,000
200,000
210,000
220,000
230,000
240,000
250,000
Change the engine oil
and engine oil filter. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Rotate the tires, rotate
at the first sign of ir-
regular wear, even if it
occurs before sched-
uled maintenance. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Inspect front suspen-
sion, tie rod ends, and
boot seals, for cracks
or leaks and all parts
for damage, wear, im-
proper looseness or
end play; replace if
necessary. XXXXXXXXXXXX
574 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Brake Fluid......................... .567, 569
Brake, Parking .......................... .418
Brakes ................................ .421
Brake System ........................ .421, 535
Fluid Check ....................536, 567, 569
Master Cylinder ....................... .536
Parking ............................. .418
Warning Light ..................... .233, 421
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................389
Braking ............................... .266
SRT ................................ .266
Braking Distance ......................... .266
SRT ................................ .266
Brightness, Interior Lights ...................145
Bulb Replacement ..................... .560, 562
Bulbs, Light .......................... .98, 560
Camera, Rear ........................... .195
Capacities, Fluid ...................... .565, 566Caps, Filler
Fuel ................................ .470
Oil (Engine) .......................... .516
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................533
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................95, 469
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ....................472
Car Washes ............................ .541
Center High Mounted Stop Light ..............564
Certification Label ........................ .472
Chains, Tire ............................ .456
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .437
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .512
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............94
Checks, Safety ............................94
Child Restraint ............................71
Child Restraints Booster Seats ...........................76
Center Seat LATCH ......................84
Child Restraints .........................71
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Customer Programmable Features.............278
Data Recorder, Event .......................70
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights .............146
Daytime Running Lights ....................142
Dealer Service ........................... .513
Deck Lid, Emergency Release .................42
Deck Lid, Power Release .....................41
Defroster, Rear Window .....................218
Defroster, Windshield .......................96
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................147
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................510
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...................144
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) .......................... .515
Disabled Vehicle Towing ..............501, 502, 503
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................533
Door Ajar .............................. .241Door Ajar Light
......................... .241
Door Locks Door Locks ......................... .23, 31
KeyFob...............................31
Remote ...............................31
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................31
Door Locks, Automatic ......................33
Door Opener, Garage ...................... .199
Drive Modes ........................... .400
Driver Information Display DID ............................ .259, 262
Instrument Cluster Display .............259, 262
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .413
Electrical Power Outlets .....................211
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................113
Electronic Brake Control System ...............421
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Anti-Lock Brake System..................422
Electronic Roll Mitigation .................434
Traction Control System ...................428
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ......548
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) .154, 155, 158
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............428
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ........239
Emergency Deck Lid Release ..................42
Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................496
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................478
Jump Starting ...................492, 493, 494
Overheating .......................... .478
Towing ....................... .501, 502, 503
Emergency Trunk Release ....................42
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........512
Engine ............................. .508, 509
Air Cleaner .......................... .519
Block Heater ......................... .382Checking Oil Level
..................... .515
Compartment ......................... .509
Compartment Identification ................508
Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............529, 567, 568
Cooling ............................. .529
Exhaust Gas Caution ..................95, 469
Fails To Start ......................... .381
Flooded, Starting ...................... .381
Fuel Requirements ..................... .465
Jump Starting ...................492, 493, 494
Oil ....................515, 565, 566, 567, 568
Oil Change Interval ..................... .515
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .516
Oil Filter ............................ .518
Oil Selection ....................516, 565, 566
Oil Synthetic ......................... .517
Overheating .......................... .478
Starting ............................. .375
Engine

Oil Viscosity ...................... .516
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INDEX 597

Enhanced Accident Response Feature............67
Entry System, Illuminated ....................21
Ethanol ............................... .466
Event Data Recorder ........................70
Exhaust Gas Caution ....................95, 469
Exhaust System ....................... .95, 526
Exterior Folding Mirrors ....................112
Exterior Lighting ......................... .138
Exterior Lights ............................98
Filler Location Fuel ....................... .470
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .519
Air Conditioning ....................348, 523
Engine Oil .....................518, 567, 568
Engine Oil Disposal .....................518
Flashers Hazard Warning ....................... .478
Turn Signal ..................... .98, 143, 254Flash-To-Pass
........................... .144
Flooded Engine Starting ....................381
Fluid, Brake ......................... .567, 569
Fluid Capacities ...................... .565, 566
Fluid Leaks ..............................98
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ..................539
Brake ............................... .536
Cooling System ........................ .529
Engine Oil ........................... .515
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ...........567
Folding Rear Seat ........................ .135
Forward Collision Warning ..................182
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................496
Fuel .................................. .465
Adding ............................. .470
Additives ............................ .467
Clean Air ............................ .465
Ethanol ............................. .466
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Multi-Function Control Lever.................142
Occupant Restraints ........................43
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .........465, 567, 568
Oil, Engine ....................259, 515, 567, 568
Capacity ......................... .565, 566
Change Interval ....................... .515
Checking ............................ .515
Dipstick ............................. .515
Disposal ............................. .518
Filter ........................ .518, 567, 568
Filter Disposal ........................ .518
Materials Added To ..................... .517
Pressure Warning Light ...................238
Recommendation .................516, 565, 566
Synthetic ............................ .517
Viscosity ...................... .516, 565, 566
Oil Filter, Change ........................ .518
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .519Oil Pressure Light
........................ .238
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................510
Operating Precautions ..................... .510
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors ...................112
Overhead Console ........................ .198
Overheating, Engine ...................... .478
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ..........4,586
Paddle Shifter ........................... .397
SRT ................................ .397
Paint Care ............................. .540
Panic Alarm ..............................24
Parking Brake ........................... .418
ParkSense System, Rear .....................185
Passenger Seat Easy Entry ........................... .132
Passing Light ........................... .144
Performance ......................... .263, 299
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SRTConsole Shifter ........................ .397
G-Force ............................. .267
Lap History .......................... .268
Paddle Shifter ......................... .397
Timers ....................... .265, 266, 267
Top Speed ........................... .268
SRT Performance Features ...................299
Starting ............................. .27, 375
Automatic Transmission ..................376
Cold Weather ......................... .381
Engine Fails To Start .....................381
Remote ...............................27
Starting And Operating .....................375
Starting Procedures ....................... .375
Steering Column Controls ...................... .142
Column Lock ......................... .151
Tilt Column ....................... .151, 152Wheel, Heated
........................ .153
Wheel, Tilt ........................ .151, 152
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............334
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .334
Storage ............................... .559
Storage, Vehicle ...................... .347, 559
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... .559
Stuck, Freeing ........................... .496
Sunglasses Storage ....................... .199
Sun Roof .............................. .208
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag .........57
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... .517
System, Remote Starting .....................27
Telescoping Steering Column ..............151, 152
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........345
Tilt Down .............................. .127
Up ................................ .127
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INDEX 609

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).............6
Vehicle Loading ....................444, 472, 474
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ...............7
Vehicle Security Alarm (Security Alarm) ..........19
Vehicle Storage ....................... .347, 559
Viscosity, Engine Oil ...................... .516
Voice Recognition System (VR) ................350
Warning Flasher, Hazard ....................478
Warnings And Cautions ......................6
Warranty Information ..................... .585
Washer Adding Fluid ......................... .526
Washers, Windshield ................146, 148, 526
Washing Vehicle ......................... .541
Water Driving Through ....................... .413
Wheel And Wheel Trim .....................543
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care .................543Wind Buffeting
.......................... .210
Window Fogging ........................ .347
Windows ................................39
Power ................................39
Windshield Defroster .......................96
Windshield Washers .................146, 148, 526
Fluid ............................... .526
Windshield Wiper Blades ....................525
Windshield Wipers ....................... .146
Wiper Blade Replacement ...................525
Wipers, Intermittent ...................... .147
Wipers, Rain Sensitive ..................... .149
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