check oil DODGE CHARGER SRT 2013 7.G User Guide

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. 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” for further in-
formation.
At Each Stop For Fuel
•
Check the engine oil level. Refer to “Maintenance
Procedures/Engine Oil” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle”
for further information.
• Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.8
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 549

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.
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for the required maintenance intervals.
550 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Automatic Oil Change Indicator...............329
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........382
Automatic Transmission .................398, 521
Adding Fluid ...................... .521, 545
Fluid and Filter Changes ..................521
Fluid Change ......................... .521
Fluid Level Check ...................519, 520
Fluid Type ........................ .519, 545
Special Additives ...................... .520
Auto Unlock, Doors ........................33
Auto Up Power Windows ....................42
Axle Fluid ............................. .545
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) .................545
Battery ................................ .502
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........24
Location ............................. .502
Belts, Seat ............................ .49, 97
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................507B-Pillar Location
......................... .434
Brake Assist System ...................... .419
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............418
Brake Fluid ............................ .545
Brake, Parking .......................... .413
Brake System ........................... .517
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... .416
Fluid Check ....................... .518, 545
Master Cylinder ....................... .518
Parking ............................. .413
Warning Light ........................ .317
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................398
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle .........94
Brightness, Interior Lights ...................225
Bulb Replacement ..................... .537, 539
Bulbs, Light .......................... .99, 537
Camera, Rear ........................... .276
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .543
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INDEX 579

Caps, FillerOil (Engine) .......................... .501
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................514
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................96, 462
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ....................466
Car Washes ............................ .522
Cellular Phone .......................... .372
Certification Label ........................ .466
Chains, Tire ............................ .449
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .429
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) ............314, 496
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............95
Checks, Safety ............................95
Child Restraint ............................74
Child Safety Locks .........................34
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .458
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .524Climate Control
......................... .373
Coin Holder ............................ .302
Cold Weather Operation ....................394
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............372
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .444
Computer, Trip/Travel ..................... .332
Connector UCI................................ .369
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ..........369
Conserving Fuel ......................... .331
Console, Floor .......................... .302
Contract, Service ......................... .570
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........514
Cooling System ...........................511
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............513
Coolant Capacity ...................... .543
Coolant Level ..................... .512, 515
Disposal of Used Coolant .................515
Drain, Flush, and Refill ...................512
580 INDEX

Traction Control System...................418
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ......527
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) .....237, 241
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............419
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......276
Emergency Deck Lid Release ..................45
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................487
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................472
Jump Starting ......................... .483
Overheating .......................... .472
Emergency Trunk Release ....................45
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........496
Engine ................................ .495
Air Cleaner .......................... .502
Block Heater ......................... .396
Break-In Recommendations .................94
Checking Oil Level ..................... .499
Compartment ......................... .495Coolant (Antifreeze)
..................512, 544
Cooling ..............................511
Exhaust Gas Caution ..................96, 462
Fails to Start .......................... .394
Flooded, Starting ...................... .394
Fuel Requirements ..................... .458
Jump Starting ......................... .483
Oil .......................... .499, 543, 544
Oil Change Interval ..................329, 500
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .501
Oil Selection ...................... .500, 543
Oil Synthetic ......................... .501
Overheating .......................... .472
Starting ............................. .391
Temperature Gauge ..................... .320
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... .501
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............70
Entry System, Illuminated ....................21
Ethanol ............................... .459
582 INDEX

Event Data Recorder........................73
Exhaust Gas Caution ....................96, 462
Exhaust System ....................... .96, 509
Exterior Folding Mirrors ....................110
Exterior Lighting ......................... .216
Exterior Lights ............................99
Filler Location Fuel ....................... .315
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .502
Air Conditioning ....................384, 505
Engine Oil ........................ .501, 544
Flashers Hazard Warning ....................... .472
Turn Signal ..................... .99, 222, 311
Flash-To-Pass ........................... .222
Flooded Engine Starting ....................394
Floor Console ........................... .302
Fluid, Brake ............................ .545Fluid Capacities
......................... .543
Fluid Leaks ..............................99
Fluid Level Checks ....................... .521
Automatic Transmission ..................520
Brake ............................... .518
Cooling System ........................ .512
Engine Oil ........................... .499
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ...........544
Fog Lights .......................... .220, 311
Folding Rear Seat ........................ .208
Forward Collision Warning ...............265, 326
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................487
Fuel .................................. .458
Additives ............................ .460
Clean Air ............................ .458
Conserving ........................... .331
Ethanol ............................. .459
Filler Door (Gas Cap) ....................315
Gasoline ............................. .458
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INDEX 583

Memory Feature (Memory Seat)...............210
Memory Seat ........................... .210
Memory Seats and Radio ....................210
Methanol .............................. .459
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... .332
Mirrors ............................... .108
Automatic Dimming .....................108
Electric Powered ........................111
Electric Remote .........................111
Exterior Folding ........................110
Heated ...............................112
Outside ............................. .109
Rearview ............................ .108
Vanity ...............................112
Mode Fuel Saver ........................... .331
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................451
Mopar Parts ......................... .498, 571MTBE/ETBE
........................... .459
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................94
Occupant Restraints ...................46, 66, 70
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) .............63, 66, 69
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............458, 544
Odometer ...............................311
Oil Change Indicator ...................312, 329
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ...............312, 329
Oil, Engine ......................... .499, 544
Capacity ............................ .543
Change Interval .....................329, 500
Checking ............................ .499
Dipstick ............................. .499
Filter ............................ .501, 544
Materials Added to ..................... .501
Recommendation ....................500, 543
Synthetic ............................ .501
588 INDEX

Safety Checks Inside Vehicle..................97
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle .................99
Safety Defects, Reporting ....................571
Safety, Exhaust Gas .........................96
Safety Information, Tire .....................427
Safety Tips ...............................95
Schedule, Maintenance .....................548
Seat Belt Maintenance ..................... .527
Seat Belt Reminder .........................58
Seat Belts .......................... .46, 49, 97
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage .........54
And Pregnant Women .....................59
Child Restraint ..........................74
Extender ..............................59
Front Seat .......................... .49, 50
Inspection .............................97
Operating Instructions ....................50
Pretensioners ...........................57
Rear Seat ..............................49 Untwisting Procedure
.....................55
Seats ................................. .197
Adjustment .......................... .197
Easy Entry ........................... .213
Head Restraints ....................... .206
Heated .............................. .201
Height Adjustment ..................... .198
Memory ............................. .210
Power .............................. .198
Rear Folding ......................... .208
Seatback Release ....................... .208
Tilting .............................. .198
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ..................18
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............544
Selection of Oil .......................... .500
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................16
Sentry Key Programming ....................18
Sentry Key Replacement .....................17
Service Assistance ........................ .567
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INDEX 591