check engine DODGE CHARGER SRT 2014 7.G Owner's Guide

recommended fluid. No chemical flushes should be used
in any transmission; only the approved lubricant should
be used.
CAUTION!
Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac-
turer ’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration
in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter
shudder, and will require more frequent fluid and
filter changes. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and
Genuine Parts” in this section for fluid specifica-
tions.
Special Additives
The manufacturer strongly recommends against using
any special additives in the transmission.Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered
product and its performance may be impaired by supple-
mental additives. Therefore, do not add any fluid addi-
tives to the transmission. The only exception to this
policy is the use of special dyes for diagnosing fluid
leaks. Avoid using transmission sealers as they may
adversely affect seals.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as
the chemicals can damage your transmission compo-
nents. Such damage is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Fluid Level Check
The fluid level is preset at the factory and does not
require adjustment under normal operating conditions.
Routine fluid level checks are not required, therefore the
532 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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)” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” for further information.
At Each Stop For Fuel
•Check the engine oil level. Refer to “Maintenance
Procedures/Engine Oil” in “Maintaining Your Ve-
hicle” for further information.
• Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required. 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.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 563

Parking............................. .422
Warning Light ........................ .321
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................404
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle .........97
Brightness, Interior Lights ...................228
Bulb Replacement ..................... .552, 553
Bulbs, Light ......................... .102, 552
Camera, Rear ........................... .280
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .557
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) .......................... .513
Power Steering ........................ .421
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................527
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................99, 472
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ....................477
Car Washes ............................ .535
Cellular Phone .......................... .380
Certification Label ........................ .477Chains, Tire
............................ .458
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .438
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) ........................... .318, 508
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............98
Checks, Safety ............................98
Child Restraint ............................75
Child Restraints Child Seat Installation .....................93
Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint .....88
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat
Belt ..................................90
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......82
Child Safety Locks .........................34
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .469
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .536
Climate Control ......................... .380
Coin Holder ............................ .306
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Emergency Deck Lid Release..................46
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................499
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................482
Jump Starting ......................... .495
Overheating .......................... .482
Emergency Trunk Release ....................46
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........508
Engine ................................ .507
Air Cleaner .......................... .514
Block Heater ......................... .401
Break-In Recommendations .................97
Checking Oil Level ..................... .512
Compartment ......................... .507
Coolant (Antifreeze) ..................523, 558
Cooling ............................. .523
Exhaust Gas Caution ..................99, 472
Fails to Start .......................... .400
Flooded, Starting ...................... .400Fuel Requirements
..................... .468
Jump Starting ......................... .495
Oil .......................... .512, 557, 558
Oil Change Interval ..................334, 512
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .513
Oil Selection ...................... .512, 557
Oil Synthetic ......................... .513
Overheating .......................... .482
Starting ............................. .397
Temperature Gauge ..................... .324
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... .513
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............71
Entry System, Illuminated ....................21
Ethanol ............................... .469
Event Data Recorder ........................74
Exhaust Gas Caution ....................99, 472
Exhaust System ....................... .99, 521
Exterior Folding Mirrors ....................112
Exterior Lighting ......................... .219
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INDEX 595

Exterior Lights.......................... .102
Filler Location Fuel ....................... .319
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .514
Air Conditioning ....................391, 517
Engine Oil ........................ .513, 558
Flashers Hazard Warning ....................... .482
Turn Signal .....................102, 225, 315
Flash-To-Pass ........................... .225
Flooded Engine Starting ....................400
Floor Console ........................... .306
Fluid, Brake ............................ .559
Fluid Capacities ......................... .557
Fluid Leaks ............................ .102
Fluid Level Checks ....................... .533
Automatic Transmission ..................532
Brake ............................... .530Cooling System
........................ .523
Engine Oil ........................... .512
Power Steering ........................ .421
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ...........558
Fog Lights .......................... .223, 315
Folding Rear Seat .........................211
Forward Collision Warning ...............269, 329
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................499
Fuel .................................. .468
Additives ............................ .471
Clean Air ............................ .469
Conserving ........................... .335
Ethanol ............................. .469
Filler Door (Gas Cap) ....................319
Gasoline ............................. .468
Gauge .............................. .319
Light ............................... .330
Materials Added ....................... .471
Methanol ............................ .469
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Brake Warning........................ .321
Bulb Replacement ...................... .553
Daytime Running ...................... .222
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .............224, 225
Exterior ............................. .102
Fog............................. .223, 315
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................482
Headlights ........................ .219, 554
Headlights On Reminder ..................223
Headlights On With Wipers .............220, 232
Headlight Switch ...................... .219
High Beam ........................... .225
High Beam Indicator .....................315
High Beam/Low Beam Select ...............225
Illuminated Entry ........................21
Instrument Cluster ..................... .219
Intensity Control ....................... .228
Interior ............................. .228
License ............................. .556Lights On Reminder
.....................223
Low Fuel ............................ .330
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........318
Map Reading ......................... .226
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ...........229
Passing ............................. .225
Reading .......................... .226, 283
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .323
Security Alarm ........................ .321
Service .......................... .552, 553
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . .318
SmartBeams .......................... .221
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .........316, 461
Traction Control ....................... .434
Turn Signal .....................102, 224, 225
Vanity Mirror ..........................114
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ......315
Loading
Vehicle ...................... .477, 479
Capacities ........................... .479
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Tires ................................443
Locks ..................................30
Automatic Door .........................33
Auto Unlock ...........................33
Child Protection .........................34
Door .................................30
Power Door ............................32
Low Tire Pressure System ...................461
Lubrication, Body ........................ .519
Lug Nuts .............................. .483
Maintenance Free Battery ....................514
Maintenance Procedures ....................511
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .562
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . .318, 508
Manual, Service ......................... .586
Master Cylinder (Brakes) ....................530
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ...............213
Memory Seat ........................... .213Memory Seats and Radio
....................213
Methanol .............................. .469
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... .337
Mirrors ................................110
Automatic Dimming .....................110
Electric Powered ........................113
Electric Remote .........................113
Exterior Folding ........................112
Heated ...............................114
Outside ..............................111
Rearview .............................110
Vanity ...............................114
Mode Fuel Saver ........................... .335
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................461
Mopar Parts ......................... .510, 585
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .469
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INDEX 601

Multi-Function Control Lever.................224
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................97
Occupant Restraints ...................46, 67, 72
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) .............64, 67, 70
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............468, 558
Odometer .............................. .315
Oil Change Indicator ...................316, 334
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ...............316, 334
Oil, Engine ......................... .512, 558
Capacity ............................ .557
Change Interval .....................334, 512
Checking ............................ .512
Dipstick ............................. .512
Filter ............................ .513, 558
Materials Added to ..................... .513
Recommendation ....................512, 557
Synthetic ............................ .513Viscosity
......................... .513, 557
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .513
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................508
Operating Precautions ..................... .508
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors ...................111
Overdrive .............................. .410
Overdrive OFF Switch ..................... .410
Overheating, Engine ....................324, 482
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ..........4,586
Paint Care ............................. .534
Panic Alarm ..............................24
Parking Brake ........................... .422
ParkSense® System, Rear ....................272
Passing Light ........................... .225
Passive Entry .............................35
Pedals, Adjustable ........................ .238
Pets ....................................97
602 INDEX