oil temperature DODGE CHALLENGER SRT 2016 3.G Owners Manual

Oil Pressure Warning Light
Red TelltaleLight What It Means
Oil Pressure Warning Light
This light indicates low engine oil pressure. If the light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle
and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A chime will sound when this light turns on.
Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected. This light does not indicate how
much oil is in the engine. The engine oil level must be checked under the hood.
Oil Temperature Warning Light
Red Telltale
Light What It Means
Oil Temperature Warning Light
This telltale indicates engine oil temperature is high. If the light turns on while driving, stop the
vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible.
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Transmission Temperature Warning Light
Red TelltaleLight What It Means
Transmission Temperature Warning Light
This light indicates that the transmission fluid temperature is running hot. This may occur with
severe usage. If this light turns on, safely pull over and stop the vehicle. Then, place the trans-
mission into NEUTRAL and run the engine at idle speed or apply light foot pressure to increase
the engine speed RPM until the Transmission Temperature light turns off.
CAUTION!
Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera-
ture Warning Light illuminated will eventually cause
severe transmission damage or transmission failure.
WARNING!
If you continue operating the vehicle when the
Transmission Temperature Warning Light is illumi-
nated you could cause the fluid to boil over, come in
contact with hot engine or exhaust components and
cause a fire.
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•Oil Pressure
Shows the actual oil pressure.
• Oil Temperature
Shows the actual oil temperature.
• Battery Voltage
Shows the actual battery voltage.
• Trans Oil Temp (Auto Transmission Only)
Shows the actual automatic transmission oil temperature.
When selected, this screen displays the following values:
•Coolant Temperature
Shows the actual coolant temperature.
• Oil Temperature
Shows the actual oil temperature.
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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 SN.
The manufacturer recommends the use of Pennzoil Ultra
0W-40 engine or equivalent MOPAR oil meeting the FCA
Material Standard MS-12633 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 informa-
tion.
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
Use Pennzoil Ultra 0W-40 engine or equivalent MOPAR
oil meeting the FCA Material Standard MS-12633 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 informa-
tion.
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Engine
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine/Intercooler Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT coolant conforming to MS.90032.
Engine Oil For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operat-
ing conditions, the manufacturer only recommends full synthetic engine
oils.
The manufacturer recommends the use of Pennzoil Ultra 0W-40 or
equivalent MOPAR engine oil meeting the requirements of FCA Material
Standard MS-12633 for use in all operating temperatures.
Engine Oil Filter MOPAR Engine Oil Filter or equivalent.
Spark Plugs We recommend you use MOPAR Spark Plugs.
Fuel Selection 91 Octane or higher, 0-15% Ethanol.
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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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