2008 DODGE CHALLENGER Owners Manual

Cavity CartridgeFuse Mini-
FuseDescription
43 30 Amp Pink — Rear Window Defroster
44 20 Amp Blue — Amplifier - if equipped/
Sunroof - if equipped
*Cavities 11, 12, and 13 contain self-resetting fuses
(circuit breakers) that are only serviceable by an autho-
rized dealer. The cluster and the driver seat switch are
fused by the 25 Amp circuit breaker in cavity 11. The
passenger seat switch is fused by the 25 Amp circuit
breaker in cavity 12. The door modules, the driver power
window switch, and the passenger power window
switch are fused by the 25 Amp circuit breaker in cavity
13. If you experience temporary or permanent loss of
these systems, see your authorized dealer for service.
VEHICLE STORAGE
If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21
days, you may want to take these steps to protect your
battery.
•Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
•Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of
service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the
air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes
in the fresh air and high blower setting. This will
ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the
possibility of compressor damage when the system is
started again.
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REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS
LIGHT BULBS — Interior Bulb Number
Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights.............. W5W
Rear Compartment (Trunk) Light ............. 562
Overhead Console Reading Lights ............. 578
Visor Vanity Lights ..................... A6220
Glove Box Light ......................... 194
Door Courtesy .......................... 562
Shift Indicator Light ................. J KLE14140
Optional Door Map Pocket /
Cupholder Lighting ...................... LED
(Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
NOTE: For lighted switches, see your authorized dealer
for replacement instructions.
All of the interior bulbs are glass wedge base or glass
cartridge types. Aluminum base bulbs are not approved
and should not be used for replacement. LIGHT BULBS — Exterior Bulb Number
Low Beam Headlight –
High Intensity Discharge (HID)
.............. D1S
(Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
High Beam Headlight ..................... 9005
Front Park/Turn Light ................... 3157A
Front Fog Light ...................... 9145/H10
(Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Front Side Marker ........................ 168
Tail Light ............................ 3057K
Tail/Stop/Turn Light .................... 3057K
Rear Side Marker ........................ 168
Backup Light ........................... 921
Center High-Mount Stop Light
(CHMSL) ............................. LED
(Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
License ................................ 168
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BULB REPLACEMENT
Low Beam Headlight, High Beam Headlight, and
Park/Turn Light — Models with High Intensity
Discharge (HID) Headlights
HID Headlights
The headlights are a type of high voltage discharge tube.
High voltage can remain in the circuit even with the
HEADLIGHT switch off and the key removed.Because
of this, you should not attempt to service a headlight
bulb yourself. If a headlight bulb fails, take your
vehicle to an authorized dealer for service.
WARNING!
A transient high tension occurs at the bulb sockets of
HID headlights when the HEADLIGHT switch is
turned ON. It may cause serious electrical shock or
electrocution if not serviced properly. See your au-
thorized dealer for service.
NOTE: On vehicles equipped with HID headlights,
when the headlights are turned on, there is a blue hue to
the lights. This diminishes and becomes more white after
approximately 10 seconds, as the system charges.
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Front/Rear Side Marker Light
1. Remove the front/rear side marker. Use a fiber stick or
similar tool to gently pry the light on the outboard side to
disengage the clip.
NOTE:
•If a screwdriver is used, make sure a soft material is
placed between the vehicle body and tool so not to
scratch the paint.
2. Rotate the bulb’s socket counterclockwise, and remove
the bulb and socket assembly from the housing.
3. Pull the bulb out of the socket and insert the replace-
ment bulb.
4. Install the bulb and socket assembly into the housing,
and rotate the socket clockwise to lock it in place.
5. Reinstall the front/rear side marker.
Tail/Turn/Stop Light
1. Open the trunk.
2. Using a screwdriver, remove the tail light retainer.
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3. Remove the fasteners from the back of the tail light
assembly.
4. Pull back the trunk liner.
5. Remove the remaining fasteners from the back of the
tail light assembly.
6. Pull the tail light assembly clear from the vehicle to
access the bulbs.7. Push the electrical connector locking tab to the side.
8. Disconnect the electrical connector.
9. Turn the appropriate bulb and socket assembly coun-
terclockwise to remove it from the tail light assembly.
10. Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and
install the replacement bulb.
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11. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly into the tail
light assembly, and then turn it clockwise.
12. Reinstall the tail light assembly, fasteners, electrical
connector, and trunk liner.
13. Close the trunk.
Center Tail/Backup Light
See your authorized dealer for bulb replacement.
Center High-Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL)
The CHMSL uses LED lights that are not serviceable
separately. The CHMSL must be replaced as an assembly,
see your authorized dealer.
License Light
1. Remove the screws securing the light to the rear fascia.
2. Remove the bulb and socket assembly.3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and
install the replacement bulb.
4. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly.
5. Reattach the light to the rear fascia, and then install the
screws.
1 — License Light Bulb
2 — Socket
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FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S. Metric
Fuel (Approximate) 19 Gallons 72 Liters
Engine Oil with Filter
6.1 Liter Engine (SAE 0W-40) 7 Quarts 6.6 Liters
Cooling System *
6.1 Liter Engine (MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile
Formula) or equivalent 15 Quarts 14.4 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
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FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
Component Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts
Engine Coolant MOPARAntifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid
Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent
Engine Oil (6.1L) For best performance and maximum protection under all types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only recommends full synthetic engine oils that
meet the American Petroleum Institute (API) categories of SM or SM/CF, and
meet the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-10725. The manu-
facturer recommends the use of a full synthetic engine oil, such as Mobil 1 
SAE 0W-40 or equivalent. For additional information, refer to the “Engine Oil
Selection” and “Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade)” in the “Maintenance Pro-
cedures” section of this manual.
Oil Filter (6.1L) MOPAR 05281090 or equivalent
Spark Plugs (6.1L) PLZTR5A-13 (Gap.050 in [1.27 mm])
Fuel Selection (6.1L) Premium Unleaded 91 Octane Only or higher
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