DODGE CHARGER 2015 7.G User Guide

Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and off
road environment. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
•Checkengineoillevel
•Checkwindshieldwasherfluidlevel
•Checktirepressureandlookforunusualwearordamage.Rotatetiresatthefirstsign
of irregular wear, even if it occurs before your next scheduled service.
•Checkthefluidlevelsofthecoolantreservoir,brakemastercylinder,andpower
steering (If Equipped) and fill as needed.
•Checkfunctionofallinteriorandexteriorlights
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
•Rotatethetires.Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before your next
scheduled service
•Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required
•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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Maintenance Chart
Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)
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
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Additional InspectionsInspect the CV joints. X X X X XInspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals, and replaceif necessary.
XXX X X X X
Inspect the rear axle fluid. Inspect the front axle fluid(All Wheel Drive Only).
XX X X
Inspect the brake linings, replace as necessary. X X X X X X XAdjust park brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel discbrakes.
XXX X X X X
Inspect transfer case fluid (All Wheel Drive Only). X X XAdditional MaintenanceReplace engine air filter. X X X X XReplace cabin/air conditioning filter. X X X X X X XReplace spark plugs.**
X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first.
XX
Inspect the transfer case fluid. Change the transfer case fluid;if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet,off-road, or frequent trailer towing. (All Wheel Drive Only).
XX
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Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)
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
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Change the rear axle fluid and on models equipped with All WheelDrive (AWD) change the front axle fluid if using your vehicle forany of the following: police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or frequent trailertowing.
XX X
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary.
X
** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only, yearly intervals do not apply.
WARNING!
•Youcanbebadlyinjuredworkingonoraroundamotorvehicle.Doonlyserviceworkforwhichyouhavetheknowledgeandtheright
equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic.
•Failuretoproperlyinspectandmaintainyourvehiclecouldresultinacomponentmalfunctionandeffectvehiclehandlingand
performance. This could cause an accident.
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MAINTENANCE RECORD
Odometer Date Signature, Autho-
rized Service Center
20,000 Miles(32,000 km) or2Years30,000 Miles(48,000 km) or3Years40,000 Miles(64,000 km) or4Years50,000 Miles(80,000 km) or5Years60,000 Miles(96,000 km) or6Years70,000 Miles(112,000 km) or7Years80,000 Miles(128,000 km) or8Years
Odometer Date Signature, Autho-
rized Service Center
90,000 Miles(144,000 km) or9Years100,000 Miles(160,000 km) or10 Years110,000 Miles(176,000 km) or11 Years120,000 Miles(192,000 km) or12 Years130,000 Miles(208,000 km) or13 Years140,000 Miles(224,000 km) or14 Years150,000 Miles(240,000 km) or15 Years
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — SRT
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 perfor-
mance and reliability. More frequent maintenance 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 forscheduled maintenance.
A“OilChangeRequired”messagewillbedisplayedintheDIDandasinglechimewillsound, indicating that an oil change is necessary.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indicator message will illuminate.This means that service is required for your vehicle. Have your vehicle serviced as soon aspossible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
NOTE:
•Theoilchangeindicatormessagewillnotmonitorthetimesincethelastoilchange.Change your vehicle's oil if it has been six months since your last oil change, even if theoil change indicator message is NOT illuminated.
•Changeyourengineoilmoreoftenifyoudriveyourvehicleoff-road/trackusageforanextended period of time.
•Undernocircumstancesshouldoilchangeintervalsexceed6,000miles(10,000km)or six months, whichever comes first.
Yo u r a u t h o r i z e d d e a l e r w i l l r e s e t t h e o i l c h a n g e i n d i c a t o r m e s s a g e a f t e r c o m p l e t i n g t h escheduled oil change. If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than yourauthorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under“Instrument Cluster Warning Lights” in “What To Do In Emergencies” in this guide or“Driver Information Display (DID)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in yourOwners Manual on the DVD for further information.
At Each Stop For Fuel
•Checktheengineoillevel.Referto“MaintenanceProcedures/EngineOil”in“Main-taining Your Vehicle” for further information.•Checkthewindshieldwashersolventandaddifrequired.
Once A Month
•Checktirepressureandlookforunusualwearordamage.
•Inspectthebattery,andcleanandtightentheterminalsasrequired.
•Checkthefluidlevelsofthecoolantreservoir,brakemastercylinder,andpowersteering
(6.2L Only), and add as needed.
•Checkalllightsandotherelectricalitemsforcorrectoperation.
At Each Oil Change
•Changetheengineoilfilter.
•Inspectthebrakehosesandlines.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle.
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SRT — Maintenance ChartMiles:
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 oiland engine oil filter.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Rotate the tires,rotate at the first signof irregular wear, evenif it occurs beforescheduled mainte-nance.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
If using your vehiclefor any of the follow-ing: dusty or off-roadconditions. Inspectthe engine air cleanerfilter; replace ifnecessary.
XXXXXXXXXXXX
Inspect the brakelinings; replace ifnecessary.
XXXXXXXXXXXX
Inspect the CV joints. X X X X X X X X X X X XInspect the exhaustsystem.
XXXXXXXXXXXX
Adjust the parkingbrake on vehiclesequipped with fourwheel disc brakes.
XXXXX
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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 rear axlefluid if using yourvehicle for any of thefollowing: police, taxi,fleet or frequenttrailer towing.
XX X
Inspect the rear axlefluid.
XXXXXXXX
Inspect front suspen-sion, tie rod ends,and boot seals, forcracks or leaks and allparts for damage,wear, improper loose-ness or end play;replace if necessary.
XXXXXXXXXXXX
Replace the engineair cleaner filter.
XXXXX
Replace the airconditioning filter.
XXXXXXXXXXXX
Inspect and replacethe PCV Valve ifnecessary
X
Replace the sparkplugs – 6.2L Super-charged Engine **
XXXX
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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
Replace the sparkplugs – 6.4L Engine **
X
Flush and replacethe engine coolant/intercooler at120 months if notdone at 150,000miles (240,000 km).
XX
** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only, yearly intervals do not apply.
WARNING!
•Youcanbebadlyinjuredworkingonoraroundamotorvehicle.Doonlyserviceworkforwhichyouhavetheknowledgeandtheright
equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic.
•Failuretoproperlyinspectandmaintainyourvehiclecouldresultinacomponentmalfunctionandeffectvehiclehandlingand
performance. This could cause an accident.
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SRT MAINTENANCE RECORD
Odometer Date Signature, Authorized
Service Center
6,000 Miles(10,000 km) or6Months12,000 Miles(20,000 km) or12 Months18,000 Miles(30,000 km) or18 Months24,000 Miles(40,000 km) or24 Months30,000 Miles(50,000 km) or30 Months36,000 Miles(60,000 km) or36 Months42,000 Miles(70,000 km) or42 Months
Odometer Date Signature, Authorized
Service Center
48,000 Miles(80,000 km) or48 Months54,000 Miles(90,000 km) or54 Months60,000 Miles(100,000 km) or60 Months66,000 Miles(110,000 km) or66 Months72,000 Miles(120,000 km) or72 Months78,000 Miles(130,000 km) or78 Months
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FUSES
WARNING!
•When replacing a blown fuse, always use an appropriate replacement fuse with the
same amp rating as the original fuse. Never replace a fuse with another fuse of higher
amp rating. Never replace a blown fuse with metal wires or any other material. Failure
to use proper fuses may result in serious personal injury, fire and/or property damage.
•Beforereplacingafuse,makesurethattheignitionisoffandthatalltheother
services are switched off and/or disengaged.
•Ifthereplacedfuseblowsagain,contactanauthorizeddealer.
•If a general protection fuse for safety systems (air bag system, braking system), power
unit systems (engine system, gearbox system) or steering system blows, contact an
authorized dealer.
Front Power Distribution Center (Fuses)
The Front Power Distribution Center is located in the engine compartment. This module
contains fuses and relays.
CAUTION!
•Wheninstallingthepowerdistributioncentercover,itisimportanttoensurethe
cover is properly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so may allow water to get
into the power distribution center and possibly result in an electrical system failure.•Whenreplacingablownfuse,itisimportanttouseonlyafusehavingthecorrect
amperage rating. The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may result in
adangerouselectricalsystemoverload.Ifaproperlyratedfusecontinuestoblow,
it indicates a problem in the circuit that must be corrected.
Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-FuseDescription
1––Fuse – Spare
240AmpGreen –Radiator Fan #1 – If Equipped
350AmpRed –Power Steering #1 / Radiator Fan(6.2L Supercharged) – If Equipped
430AmpPink –Starter
540AmpGreen –Electronic Stability Control
630AmpPink –Electronic Stability Control
7––Fuse – Spare
820AmpBlue –Police Ignition Run / ACC # 2
9–20AmpYellowAll-Wheel Drive Module – If Equipped
10–10AmpRedSecurity–IfEquipped/UnderhoodLamp – Police
11–20AmpYellowHorns
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