automatic transmission fluid DODGE CHARGER SRT 2016 7.G Owners Manual

▫Brake System ....................... .550
▫ Automatic Transmission ................552
▫ Rear Axle .......................... .554
▫ Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion .......................... .554
 FUSES ............................. .561
▫ Front Power Distribution Center (Fuses) .....562
▫ Rear Power Distribution Center (Fuses) .....567
 VEHICLE STORAGE ....................576
 REPLACEMENT BULBS .................576
 BULB REPLACEMENT ..................578
▫
Front Low/High Beam Headlamp And Park/Turn
Lamp — Models With Halogen Headlamps . . . .578
▫ Front Low/High Beam Headlamp And Park/Turn
Lamp — Models With High Intensity Discharge
Headlamps (HID) .....................579
▫ Front/Rear Side Marker Lamp ............580
▫ Front Fog Lamp ..................... .580
▫ Backup Lamps ....................... .580
▫ Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) . . .580
▫ License Lamp ....................... .580
 FLUID CAPACITIES ....................581
▫ Fluid Capacities — SRT 6.2L ..............581
▫ Fluid Capacities — SRT 6.4L ..............582
 FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE
PARTS ............................. .583
▫ Important Information .................583
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WARNING!(Continued)
the brake fluid to catch fire. Brake fluid can also
damage painted and vinyl surfaces, care should be
taken to avoid its contact with these surfaces.
• Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate
the brake fluid. Brake seal components could be
damaged, causing partial or complete brake failure.
This could result in a collision.
Use only brake fluid that has been in a tightly closed
container to avoid contamination from foreign matter or
moisture.
Automatic Transmission
Selection Of Lubricant
It is important to use the proper transmission fluid to
ensure optimum transmission performance and life. Use
only the manufacturer ’s specified transmission fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts” in this
section for fluid specifications. It is important to maintain
the transmission fluid at the correct level using the
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. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine
Parts” in this section for fluid specifications.
Special Additives
The manufacturer strongly recommends against using
any special additives in the transmission. Automatic
Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered product and
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Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission Use only MOPAR ZF 8&9 Speed ATF Automatic Trans-
mission Fluid, or equivalent. Failure to use the correct
fluid may affect the function or performance of your
transmission.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR DOT 3 brake fluid. If
DOT 3 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is
acceptable.
Hydraulic Power Steering Reservoir — If Equipped We recommend you use MOPAR Hydraulic System Power Steering Fluid or equivalent meeting the require-
ments of FCA Material Standard MS-10838.
Rear Axle We recommend you use MOPAR LSD Synthetic Gear
Lubricant SAE 75W85 (API GL-5).
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 585

Alarm, Panic.............................24
Alarm (Security Alarm) ..................19, 261
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................19
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...............545, 581
Disposal ............................. .548
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................436
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................277
Appearance Care ........................ .554
Arming System (Security Alarm) ...............19
Assist, Hill Start ......................... .439
Auto Down Power Windows ..................42
Automatic Door Locks ......................33
Automatic Headlights ..................... .153
Automatic High Beams .....................153
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) .......362, 369
Automatic Transmission .................406, 553
Adding Fluid ...................553, 583, 585
Autostick ............................ .413Fluid And Filter Changes
..................553
Fluid Change ......................... .553
Fluid Level Check ...................552, 553
Fluid Type ........................ .583, 585
Special Additives ...................... .552
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode .......412
Autostick .............................. .413
Auto Unlock, Doors ........................33
Auto Up Power Windows ....................42
Axle Fluid .......................... .583, 585
Axle Lubrication ..................... .583, 585
Battery ............................ .263, 535
Charging System Light ...................263
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........24
Location ............................. .535
Belts, Seat .............................. .101
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................540
B-Pillar Location ......................... .456
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INDEX 611

Entry System, Illuminated....................21
Ethanol ............................... .482
Event Data Recorder ........................75
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................100, 485
Exhaust System ...................... .100, 541
Exterior Folding Mirrors ....................120
Exterior Lighting ......................... .152
Exterior Lights .......................... .103
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .534
Air Conditioning ....................372, 538
Engine Oil .....................533, 583, 584
Engine Oil Disposal .....................533
Flashers ............................... .494
Hazard Warning ....................... .494
Turn Signal .....................103, 157, 282
Flash-To-Pass ........................... .158
Flooded Engine Starting ....................402 Floor Console
........................... .243
Fluid, Brake ......................... .583, 585
Fluid Capacities ......................... .581
Fluid Leaks ............................ .104
Fluid Level Checks ....................... .554
Automatic Transmission ..................553
Brake ............................... .550
Cooling System ........................ .544
Engine Oil ........................... .531
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ...........583
Fog Lights ............................. .156
Folding Rear Seat ........................ .144
Forward Collision Warning ..................201
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................513
Fuel .................................. .481
Additives ............................ .483
Clean Air ............................ .482
Ethanol ............................. .482
Gasoline ............................. .481
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Radial.............................. .464
Replacement .......................... .471
Rotation ............................. .473
Safety ........................... .449, 461
Sizes ............................... .451
Snow Tires ........................... .466
Spare Tire ..................... .467, 468, 469
Spinning ............................ .469
Tread Wear Indicators ....................470
Tire Safety Information .....................449
Tire Service Kit . . . .497, 498, 499, 500, 502, 503, 506, 508
To Open Hood .......................... .150
Top Speed ............................. .298
SRT ................................ .298
Towing ............................... .491
Behind A Motorhome ....................491
Recreational .......................... .491
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ...........491
Traction ............................... .427Traction Control
......................... .442
Trailer Towing .......................... .491
Transfer Case Fluid ............................... .583
Transmission Automatic ..................... .404, 406, 552
Fluid ........................ .552, 583, 585
Maintenance .......................... .552
Shifting ............................. .404
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .24
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . . .24
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) .........21
Transporting Pets ..........................97
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .470
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid) .....................44, 45
Trunk Release, Emergency ....................45
Trunk Release Remote Control .................44
Turn Signals ......................... .157, 282
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