engine coolant DODGE CHARGER 2016 7.G Owner's Manual

FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS
Important Information
CAUTION!
•Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than
specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en-
gine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine
damage and may decrease corrosion protection.
Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine cool-
ant is different and should not be mixed with
Hybrid Organic Additive Technology (HOAT) en-
gine coolant (antifreeze) or any “globally compat-
ible” coolant (antifreeze). If a non-OAT engine
coolant (antifreeze) is introduced into the cooling
system in an emergency, the cooling system will
need to be drained, flushed, and refilled with fresh
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CAUTION! (Continued)
OAT coolant (conforming to MS.90032), by an au-
thorized dealer as soon as possible.
• Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine
coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use additional
rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not
be compatible with the radiator engine coolant and
may plug the radiator.
• This vehicle has not been designed for use with
propylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze).
Use of propylene glycol-based engine coolant (an-
tifreeze) is not recommended.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 613

Engine — 3.6L
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant
10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive
Technology).
Engine Oil We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20
Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of FCA Material
Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR, Pennzoil, and
Shell Helix. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for
correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use a MOPAR Engine Oil Filter.
Spark Plugs We recommend you use MOPAR Spark Plugs.
Fuel Selection – 3.6L Engine 87 Octane, 0-15% Ethanol.
Fuel Selection – 3.6L Flex Fuel (E-85) Engine 87 Octane, Up to 85% Ethanol.
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Engine — 5.7L
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant
10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive
Technology).
Engine Oil We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20
Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of FCA Material
Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR, Pennzoil, and
Shell Helix. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for
correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use a MOPAR Engine Oil Filter.
Spark Plugs We recommend you use MOPAR Spark Plugs.
Fuel Selection – 5.7L Engine 89 Octane Recommended – 87 Octane Acceptable,
0-15% Ethanol.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 615

Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle
is operated in a dusty and off road environment or is
operated predominantly at idle or only very low engine
RPM’s. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe
Duty.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
•Check engine oil level.
• Check windshield washer fluid level.
• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of irregular wear,
even if it occurs before your next scheduled service.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and power steering (if equipped) and
fill as needed.
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights. 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 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
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 619

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 Maintenance
Replace engine air filter. XX X XX
Replace cabin/air conditioning filter. X X X X X X X
Replace spark plugs.** X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years
or 150,000 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 fol-
lowing: police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or frequent
trailer towing. (All Wheel Drive Only). XX
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 621

About Your Brakes.....................434, 436
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . .180
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ............575
Adding Fuel ............................ .492
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... .570
Additives, Fuel .......................... .486
Adjust Down .............................. .135
Forward ............................. .135
Rearward ............................ .135
Up ................................ .135
Adjustable Pedals ........................ .173
AirBag.................................62 Advance Front Air Bag .................62, 64
Air Bag Operation .......................65
Air Bag Warning Light ....................73
Driver Knee Air Bag ......................66
Enhanced Accident Response ................73
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................76 FrontAirBag...........................62
If A Deployment Occurs
...................71
Knee Impact Bolsters .....................66
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ............75
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light ............75
Side Air Bags ...........................66
Transporting Pets ........................98
Air Bag Deployment ........................62
Air Bag Light ..................... .73, 101, 268
Air Bag Maintenance .......................75
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .563
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................565
Air Conditioning ..................... .364, 370
Air Conditioning Controls ...................364
Air Conditioning Filter ..................380, 567
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ...........379, 381
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ..........565, 566, 567
Air Conditioning System .............364, 378, 565
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .464
636 INDEX

AlarmArm The System ........................19
Alarm, Panic .............................24
Alarm (Security Alarm) ..................19, 271
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................19
All Wheel Drive Towing ............................. .546
All Wheel Drive (AWD) .................428, 583
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...............574, 611
Disposal ............................. .577
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................438
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................286
Appearance Care ........................ .584
Arming System (Security Alarm) ...............19
Assist, Hill Start ......................... .441
Auto Down Power Windows ..................42
Automatic Door Locks ......................33
Automatic Headlights ..................... .155Automatic High Beams
.....................155
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . . . .364, 370, 378
Automatic Transmission .................417, 582
Adding Fluid ...................582, 613, 616
Autostick ............................ .425
Fluid And Filter Changes ..................582
Fluid Change ......................... .582
Fluid Level Check ...................581, 582
Fluid Type ........................ .613, 616
Special Additives ...................... .581
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode .......423
Autostick .............................. .425
Operation ............................ .425
Auto Unlock, Doors ........................33
Auto Up Power Windows ....................42
AW D Towing ............................. .546
Axle Fluid .......................... .613, 616
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INDEX 637

Axle Lubrication..................... .613, 616
Battery ............................ .273, 563
Charging System Light ...................273
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........24
Location ............................. .563
Belts, Seat .............................. .101
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................569
B-Pillar Location ......................... .457
Brake Assist System ...................... .440
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............437
Brake Fluid ......................... .613, 616
Brake, Parking .......................... .434
Brakes ................................ .436
Brake System ........................ .436, 579
Fluid Check ....................579, 613, 616
Master Cylinder ....................... .579
Parking ............................. .434
Warning Light ..................... .269, 436Brake/Transmission Interlock
.................417
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle .........99
Brightness, Interior Lights ...................163
Bulb Replacement ..................... .606, 608
Bulbs, Light ......................... .103, 606
Camera, Rear ........................... .227
Capacities, Fluid ..........................611
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) .......................... .561
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................576
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............100, 488
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ....................495
Car Washes ............................ .584
Certification Label ........................ .495
Chains, Tire ............................ .475
Changing A Flat Tire ...................... .516
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .452
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .555
638 INDEX

Radiator Cap......................... .576
Selection Of Coolant
(Antifreeze) ..............574, 611, 613, 614, 615
Corrosion Protection ...................... .584
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ................180
Cruise Light ......................... .292, 294
Cupholders ......................... .249, 590
Customer Assistance ...................... .627
Customer Programmable Features ..........309, 311
Data Recorder, Event .......................76
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights .............164
Daytime Running Lights ....................157
Dealer Service ........................... .557
Deck Lid, Emergency Release .................47
Deck Lid, Power Release .....................45
Defroster, Rear Window .....................254
Defroster, Windshield ..................... .102
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................165 Diagnostic System, Onboard
.................554
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...................160
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) .......................... .559
Disabled Vehicle Towing ....................544
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................577
Door Ajar .............................. .278
Door Ajar Light ......................... .278
Door Locks Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors ......34
Door Locks ......................... .23, 30
KeyFob...............................30
Remote ...............................30
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................30
Door Locks, Automatic ......................33
Driver Information Display DID ............................ .298, 301
Instrument Cluster Display .............298, 301
640 INDEX

DrivingThrough Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .430
E-85 Fuel .............................. .488
Electrical Power Outlets .....................245
Electric Rear Window Defrost .................254
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................121
Electronic Brake Control System ...............437
Anti-Lock Brake System ..................438
Electronic Roll Mitigation .................449
Traction Control System ...................444
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ......591
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control). .176, 177, 180
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............444
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ........275
Emergency Deck Lid Release ..................47
Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................539 Jacking
.............................. .516
Jump Starting ..................... .535, 537
Overheating .......................... .513
Towing ............................. .544
Emergency Trunk Release ....................47
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........555
Engine ................................ .553
Air Cleaner .......................... .563
Block Heater ......................... .414
Break-In Recommendations .................99
Checking Oil Level ..................... .559
Compartment ...................... .552, 553
Compartment Identification ................552
Coolant (Antifreeze) ...........573, 613, 614, 615
Cooling ............................. .573
Exhaust Gas Caution .................100, 488
Fails To Start ......................... .413
Flooded, Starting ...................... .413
Fuel Requirements ..................... .483
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INDEX 641