2009 DODGE CHALLENGER SRT lights

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 340 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

•Change your engine oil more often if you drive your
vehicle for an extended period of time.
•Under no circumstances should oil change intervals
exceed 6,000 mi (10 000 km) or six months, whichever
comes first.
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If this
scheduled oil change is performed by someone other
than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under “Oil Change
Required” under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)” in Section 4.
At Each Stop for Fuel
•Check the engine oil level. Refer to “Engine Oil” under
“Maintenance Procedures” in Section 7.
•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 coolant reservoir and brake
master cylinder, 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.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 347
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Auto Unlock, Doors....................... 31
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 75
Automatic Door Locks ..................... 31
Automatic Headlights ..................... 117
Automatic Transaxle Special Additives ...................... 324
Automatic Transmission .............223,322,323
Adding Fluid ...................... 323,343
Autostick ............................ 228
Fluid and Filter Changes ................. 323
Fluid Change ......................... 323
Fluid Level Check ...................... 322
Fluid Type ........................... 343
Shifting ............................. 223
Special Additives ...................... 324
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode . . 226,227
Autostick ............................. 228
Axle Fluid ............................. 343
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) ............... 343Ball Joints
............................. 311
Battery ............................... 307
Emergency Starting ..................... 286
Jump Starting ......................... 286
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ....... 25
Location .......................... 287,307
Bearings .............................. 324
Belts, Drive ............................ 303
Belts, Seat ............................ 38,69
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 311
B-Pillar Location ........................ 250
Brake Assist System ...................... 239
Brake Control System, Electronic ............. 238
Brake Fluid ............................ 343
Brake, Parking .......................... 232
Brake System ........................ 234,320
Anti-Lock (ABS) .................... 235,238
Fluid Check ....................... 321,343
Hoses .............................. 320
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Master Cylinder....................... 321
Parking ............................. 232
Warning Light ..................... 155,234
Brakes ............................. 234,320
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 222
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 67
Brightness, Interior Lights .................. 121
Bulb Replacement ..................... 336,337
Bulbs, Light .......................... 70,336
Calibration, Compass ..................... 169
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 341
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................ 274
Oil (Engine) .......................... 302
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... 316
Car Washes ............................ 325
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............68,273
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 276 Catalytic Converter
...................... 305
CD (Compact Disc) Player ................. 191
Cellular Phone ..................... 78,191,192
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 340
Certification Label ....................... 276
Chains, Tire ............................ 261
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 247
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator
Light) ................................ 298
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 68
Checks, Safety ........................... 68
Child Restraint .................. 58,59,60,62,64
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............61,62
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 270
Cleaning Wheels ............................. 326
Windshield Wiper Blades ................. 312
Climate Control ......................... 203
Clock ............................. 178,193
364 INDEX

Cold Weather Operation................... 217
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 202
Compass .............................. 169
Compass Calibration ..................... 169
Compass Variance ....................... 170
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 163
Console .............................. 143
Console, Floor .......................... 143
Console, Overhead ....................... 129
Contract, Service ........................ 355
Converter, Catalytic ...................... 305
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 316
Cooling System ......................... 314
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. 316
Coolant Capacity ...................... 341
Coolant Level ...................... 314,317
Disposal of Used Coolant ................ 317
Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 315
Inspection ........................... 317 Points to Remember
.................... 318
Pressure Cap ......................... 316
Radiator Cap ......................... 316
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......315,341,342
Corrosion Protection ..................... 324
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .............. 126
Cruise Light ........................... 150
Cup Holder ......................... 142,328
Customer Assistance ..................... 353
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 56
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights ........... 121
Daytime Running Lights ................... 118
Dealer Service .......................... 300
Deck Lid, Emergency Release ................ 36
Deck Lid, Power Release ................... 35
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 144
Defroster, Windshield ................... 70,205
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 122
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Break-In Recommendations................ 67
Checking Oil Level ..................... 301
Compartment ......................... 296
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................. 314,342
Cooling ............................. 314
Exhaust Gas Caution .................. 68,273
Fails to Start .......................... 218
Flooded, Starting ...................... 218
Fuel Requirements ..................... 270
Jump Starting ......................... 286
Oil ........................... 301,341,342
Oil Change Interval .................... 301
Oil Filler Cap ......................... 302
Oil Filter ............................ 303
Oil Filter Disposal ...................... 303
Oil Selection ....................... 302,341
Overheating .......................... 280
Starting ............................. 214
Temperature Gauge ..................... 151 Engine Oil Viscosity
...................... 302
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 54
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 20
Ethanol ............................... 271
Event Data Recorder ...................... 56
Exhaust Gas Caution ................68,273,313
Exhaust System ....................... 68,313
Exterior Folding Mirrors ................... 76
Exterior Lighting ........................ 116
Exterior Lights .......................... 70
Filler Location Fuel ...................... 274
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... 304
Air Conditioning .................... 208,310
Engine Fuel .......................... 304
Engine Oil ........................ 303,342
Engine Oil Disposal .................... 303
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FlashersHazard Warning ....................... 280
Turn Signal ...................... 70,119,152
Flash-To-Pass ........................... 120
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 218
Fluid, Brake ........................... 343
Fluid Capacities ......................... 341
Fluid Leaks ............................. 70
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ................. 322
Brake ............................... 321
Cooling System ....................... 314
Engine Oil ........................... 301
Power Steering ........................ 310
Fluids ................................ 342
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 342
Fog Lights .......................... 1 18,154
Folding Rear Seat ........................ 113
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 289 Front Suspension Ball Joints
................ 311
Front Wheel Bearings ..................... 324
Fuel ................................. 270
Adding ............................. 274
Additives ............................ 272
Clean Air ............................ 270
Ethanol ............................. 271
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .................... 274
Filter ............................... 304
Gasoline ............................ 270
Gauge .............................. 150
Hoses .............................. 319
Materials Added ....................... 272
Methanol ............................ 271
Octane Rating ...................... 270,342
Requirements ......................... 270
Specifications ......................... 342
Tank Capacity ........................ 341
Fuel System Caution ..................... 274
368 INDEX

Fueling............................... 274
Fuses ................................ 329
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink
) ........... 130
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ...............274,297
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 270
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 270
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 270
Gauges Coolant Temperature .................... 151
Fuel ................................ 150
Speedometer ......................... 150
Tachometer .......................... 150
General Information ............18,26,104,229,269
General Maintenance ..................... 300
Glass Cleaning .......................... 327
Gross Axle Weight Rating .................. 276
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ................ 276
GVWR ............................... 276 Hands-Free Phone (UConnect™)
........78,191,192
Hard Drive (HDD) ....................... 191
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ 230
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 280
Head Restraints ......................... 111
Headlight Washers ....................... 312
Headlights ............................ 337
Automatic ........................... 117
Bulb Replacement ...................... 337
Cleaning ............................ 327
Delay ............................... 117
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ........ 120
Lights On Reminder .................... 118
On With Wipers .................... 1 17,124
Passing ............................. 120
Switch .............................. 116
Time Delay ........................... 117
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