engine oil DODGE CHARGER 2013 7.G Owner's Manual

Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Capacities
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR®
DOT 3 and SAE J1703. If DOT 3 is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. —
Power Steering Reservoir We recommend you use MOPAR®
Power Steering Fluid + 4, MOPAR® or
ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid. —
Fuel Selection – 3.6L Engine 87 Octane19.1 Gallons (72 Liters)
(Approximate)
Fuel Selection – 5.7L Engine 87 Octane Acceptable. 89 Octane
Recommended. 19.1 Gallons (72 Liters)
(Approximate)
SRT8
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Capacities
Engine Coolant – 6.4L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR®
Antifreeze/Coolant Ten Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT
(Organic Additive Technology). 15.2 Quarts (14.4 Liters)
Includes heater and
coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
Engine Oil With Filter – 6.4L Engine For best performance and maximum
protection under all types of operating conditions, we recommend full
synthetic engine oils that meet the American Petroleum Institute (API)
categories of SM or SM/CF. The manu- facturer recommends the use of a full synthetic SAE 0W-40 engine oil. 7 Quarts (6.6 Liters)
Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use MOPAR®
brand Engine Oil Filters. —
Spark Plugs – 6.4L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR®
Spark Plugs (Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm]). —
Automatic Transmission We recommend you
ONLYuse
MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic Transmis- sion Fluid. Failure to use ATF+4 fluid may affect the function or perfor- mance of your transmission. —
Axle Rear We recommend you use MOPAR®
Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W–90 (API GL-5) (with MOPAR® Friction
Modifier – Hypoid Gear Additive). —
Power Steering Reservoir We recommend you use MOPAR®
Power Steering Fluid + 4, MOPAR® or
ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid. —
Fuel Selection – 6.4L Engine Premium Unleaded 91 Octane Only
or higher. 19.1 Gallons (72 Liters)
(Approximate)
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change indicator system. The oil change
indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled
maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indicator message will illuminate.
This means that service is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions such as frequent
short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or cold ambient temperatures, and E85 fuel usage
will influence when the “Change Oil” or “Oil Change Required” message is displayed.
Severe Operating Conditions can cause the change oil message to illuminate as early as
3,500 miles (5,600 km) since last reset. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible,
within the next 500 miles (805 km).
On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) equipped vehicles, “Oil Change Required”
will be displayed in the EVIC and a single chime will sound, indicating that an oil change is
necessary.
On Non-EVIC equipped vehicles, “Change Oil” will flash in the instrument cluster odometer
and a single chime will sound, indicating that an oil change is necessary.
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
“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Required” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” or under “Instrument Cluster Description/Odometer/Trip Odometer” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or
twelve months, whichever comes first.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
• Check engine oil level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
• Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual wear or damage
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, power steering andtransmission as needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
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Required Maintenance Intervals.
Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following page for the required maintenance
intervals.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
• Change oil and filter
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil
indicator system turns on.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required
• Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped with dipstick
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake
• Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses
• Inspect exhaust system
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions
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SRT8 – 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
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78
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
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
XXXXXXX X X X X X X
Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
scheduled maintenance. XXXXXXX X X X X X X
If using your vehicle for any of the following: dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect
the engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.
XXX X X
Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary. X X X X XX
Inspect the CV joints. X XXX
Inspect the exhaust system. X XX XX
Adjust the parking brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes. XX
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter if using your vehicle for any of
the following: police, taxi, fleet or frequent trailer towing. X
Change the rear axle fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi,
fleet or frequent trailer towing. X
Inspect the rear axle fluid. XX X X
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and boot seals, for cracks or leaks and all
parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary. XXX
X X
Replace the engine air cleaner. XX
Replace the air conditioning filter. X X X X XXNOTE:
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 120 months if not done at 150,000 miles (240,000 km).
Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for complete maintenance schedule.
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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)(Cruise Control) ............27
AdjustablePedals.............21
Airbag ...................13
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm). .12
Automatic Headlights ..........25
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)...34
Automatic Transmission Autostick ...............71
Fluid Type ..............105
Autostick .................71
AxleFluid ................105
Belts, Seat .................13
BrakeFluid................105
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ..............23
Bulb Replacement ............120
Calibration, Compass ...........64
Change Oil Indicator ...........79
ChangingAFlatTire ...........81
Child Restraint ..............14
Child Restraint Tether Anchors ......15
Compass Calibration ...........64
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ..........105
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ......26
Cruise Light ................26
Cupholders
Heated/Cooled (Beverage Holder)..20
Customer Assistance ..........121
Customer Programmable Features. . . .65
Defects, Reporting ............122
DimmerControl..............25
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ........25
Disarming, Theft System .........12
ECO....................64
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System ....38
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ............26
Electronic Vehicle Information Center(EVIC) ...........63,64 Emergency, In Case of
Brake Warning Light .........78
Jacking ................81
Overheating .............80
Emergency Key ..............8
Engine Break-In Recommendations .....23
Compartment ........... .102
Oil Selection .............105
Overheating .............80
Starting ................11
Stopping ...............11
Event Data Recorder ...........98
Exterior Lights ..............120
Flat Tire Changing .............81
Fluid Capacities .............105
Fluids ..................105
FogLights ................25
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..........97
Front Heated Seats ............19
Fuel Filler Door Emergency Release . . .100
Filler Door (Gas Cap) ........100
Specifications ............105
Fuse .................. .115
Fuses ...................115
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ....66
Headlights Automatic ..............25
Dimmer Switch ............25
HighBeam ..............25
Heated Mirrors ..............35
Heated Seats ...............19
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch ............25
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) ....66
Hood Release ...............99
Instrument Cluster Indicators ...............7
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ....24
Introduction ................2
iPod®/USB/MP3 Control .........54
Bluetooth Streaming Audio .....55
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Jacking Instructions...........83
Jack Location ...............81
Jack Operation ..............83
JumpStarting ..............92
KeyFob...................8
Keyless Enter-N-Go ............9
Lock/Unlock .............10
Starting/Stopping...........11
Lane Change Assist ...........24
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) ............14, 15
Lights Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) . . .76
Maintenance Record .........112, 114
Maintenance Schedule .......108,113
MemorySeat ...............17
Mirrors Heated ................35
MOPAR® Accessories ..........123
New Vehicle Break-In Period .......23
OilChangeIndicator ...........79
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ........79
Oil, Engine Capacity...............105
Outlet Power.................68
Overheating, Engine ...........80
Pedals,Adjustable ............21
Placard, Tire and Loading Information. .119
Power GlassSunroof ............36
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet). .68
Seats .................17
Steering ...............105
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column . .22
Preparation for Jacking .........82
Programmable Electronic Features. .64, 73
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .......24
Rear Heated Seats ............20 Recreational Towing
...........70
Remote Starting System ..........9
Replacement Bulbs ...........120
Reporting Safety Defects ........122
Schedule, Maintenance .........108
Seat Belts .................13
Seats ...................17 Heated ................19
Memory ................17
Power .................17
Shift Lever Override ............94
Signals, Turn ...............24
SIRIUSTravelLink ............53
SmartBeams ...............25
SpareTire.................81
Spark Plugs ...............105
Speed Control Accel/Decel .............26
Cancel ................26
Distance Setting (ACC Only) .....26
Mode Setting (ACC Only) .......27
Resume................27
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ......26
Starting Remote ................9
Steering Tilt Column ..............22
SunRoof.................36
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag .................13
Theft System Arming ...........12
Theft System Disarming .........12
Tilt Steering Column ...........22
TIREFIT..................86
Tires Air Pressure .............119
Changing .............81, 83
Flat Changing .............81
Jacking ..............82,83
SpareTire...............81
Towing...................70 Disabled Vehicle ...........96
Recreational .............70
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome . . .70
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
GETTING STARTED
• How do I install my LATCH Equipped Child Seat? pg. 15
• How do I program my Front Seat Memory? pg. 17
ELECTRONICS
• How do I know which radio I have?• Uconnect® 4.3, 4.3S pg. 41
• Uconnect® 8.4, 8.4N pg. 42
• How do I select the AUX music source? pg. 48
• How do I set the clock on my radio?
• Uconnect® 4.3, 4.3S pg. 41
• Uconnect® 8.4, 8.4N pg. 42
• How do I use the Navigation feature? pg. 50
• How do I pair my cell phone via Bluetooth® with the Uconnect® Hands-Free Voice Activation System? pg. 56
• How do I hear the audio from my iPod® through the USB port using the radio?
• Uconnect® 4.3, 4.3S pg. 48
• Uconnect® 8.4, 8.4N pg. 48
• How do I configure my Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)? pg. 66
UTILITY
• How do I know how much I can tow with my Dodge Charger? pg. 70
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
• What do I do if my TPMS warning light is blinking? pg. 76
• How do I change a flat tire? pg. 81
• How do I Jump-Start my vehicle? pg. 92
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
• Where is my Fuse Block located? pg. 115
• What type of oil do I use? pg. 105
• How often should I change my engine’s oil? pg. 108
• What should my tire pressure be set at? pg. 119
FAQ (How To?)
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