2010 DODGE CHALLENGER engine coolant

•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.
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54,000 Miles (90,000 km) or
54 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ Inspect the rear axle fluid.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
60,000 Miles (100,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
❏ Replace the spark plugs (5.7L Engine).
❏ Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary.
❏ Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.
❏ Inspect the manual transmission fluid (if equipped), add as necessary.
❏ Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter if using your vehicle for any of the
following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing.
❏ Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months if not done at 102,000 miles
(170 000 km).
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
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102,000 Miles (170,000 km) or
102 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ If using your vehicle for any of the
following: Dusty or off-road conditions.
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter;
replace if necessary.
❏ Replace the spark plugs (3.5L Engine).
❏ Replace the timing belt (3.5L Engine).
❏ Flush and replace the engine coolant if
not done at 60 months.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
108,000 Miles (180,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the rear axle fluid.
❏ Inspect the manual transmission fluid (if equipped), add as necessary.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
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About Your Brakes.................... 273,276
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ............276,279
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 392
Adding Fuel ........................... 319
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 386
Additives, Fuel ......................... 317
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 382
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 384
Air Conditioning ........................ 232
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 232
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 239
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............384,385
Air Conditioning System ................232,384
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 297
Airbag .............................. 47,56
Airbag Deployment ....................... 57
Airbag Light ..................... 55,60,73,168
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 59
Airbag, Side .......................... 53,56Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)
...........50,53,56
Alarm Light ........................... 174
Alarm, Panic ............................ 24
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................... 18
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 225
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............391,421
Disposal ............................ 394
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............276,279
Anti-Lock Warning Light ...............176,278
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 18
Appearance Care ........................ 401
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ......... 18
Assistance Towing ....................... 100
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 33
Auto Unlock, Doors ....................... 31
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 81
Automatic Door Locks ................... 30,31
454 INDEX

Bulb Replacement..................... 414,415
Bulbs, Light .......................... 75,414
Calibration, Compass ..................... 187
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 421
Caps, Filler Fuel ............................... 319
Oil (Engine) .......................... 380
Power Steering ........................ 272
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... 393
Car Washes ............................ 402
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............72,318
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 322
Cellular Phone ........................ 85,232
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 419
Certification Label ....................... 322
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 351
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 288 Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)
............... 375
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 71
Checks, Safety ........................... 71
Child Restraint .................... 61,63,66,68
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............65,66
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 315
Cleaning Wheels ............................. 403
Windshield Wiper Blades ................ 386
Clock ........................ 193,194,198,208
Cold Weather Operation ................... 250
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 231
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 299
Compass .............................. 186
Compass Calibration ..................... 187
Compass Variance ....................... 187
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 182
456 INDEX

DipsticksOil (Engine) .......................... 378
Power Steering ........................ 272
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 366
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............... 394
Engine Oil ........................... 381
Door Locks ............................. 29
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 30
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 142
Driving On Slippery Surfaces ................... 268
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ 269
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy .... 182
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 83
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 152
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 279Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses)
.... 409
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 137
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ............ 283
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ...... 166
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 178
Emergency Deck Lid Release ................ 35
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............... 365
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 339
Jacking ............................. 351
Jump Starting ......................... 361
Overheating .......................... 339
Towing ............................. 366
Emergency Trunk Release ................... 35
Emission Control System Maintenance ......375,426
Engine ............................ 372,373
Air Cleaner .......................... 382
Block Heater ......................... 252
Break-In Recommendations ................ 70
458 INDEX

Checking Oil Level..................... 378
Compartment ...................... 372,373
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................. 390,422
Cooling ............................. 390
Exhaust Gas Caution .................. 72,318
Fails to Start .......................... 251
Flooded, Starting ...................... 251
Fuel Requirements ..................... 314
Jump Starting ......................... 361
Oil ........................... 378,421,422
Oil Change Interval .................. 172,379
Oil Filler Cap ......................... 380
Oil Filter ............................ 381
Oil Filter Disposal ..................... 381
Oil Selection ....................... 379,421
Oil Synthetic ......................... 381
Overheating .......................... 339
Starting ............................. 245
Temperature Gauge .................... 166 Engine Oil Viscosity
...................... 380
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 57
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 20
Ethanol ............................... 315
Event Data Recorder ...................... 60
Exhaust Gas Caution ................... 72,318
Exhaust System ....................... 72,387
Exterior Folding Mirrors ................... 82
Exterior Lighting ........................ 127
Exterior Lights .......................... 75
Filler Location Fuel ...................... 319
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... 382
Engine Oil ........................ 381,422
Engine Oil Disposal .................... 381
Flashers Hazard Warning ....................... 339
Turn Signal ...................... 75,130,167
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Heated............................. 122
Height Adjustment ..................... 118
Lumbar Support ....................... 121
Power .............................. 118
Rear Folding ......................... 124
Seatback Release ....................... 124
Tilting .............................. 118
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 18
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........391,422
Selection of Oil ......................... 379
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 16
Sentry Key Programming ................... 17
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 17
Service Assistance ....................... 445
Service Contract ......................... 447
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator) .................... 176
Service Manuals ........................ 449
Setting the Clock ................ 193,194,198,208Settings, Personal
........................ 189
Shift Indicator Light ...................... 256
Shifting ............................... 257
Automatic Transmission ..............257,262
Shoulder Belts ........................... 37
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) .......... 238
Signals, Turn ...................... 75,130,167
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 268
Snow Tires ............................ 304
Sound System Kicker .............................. 228
Spare Tire .......................... 299,351
Spark Plugs ............................ 422
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ........................ 422
Oil ................................ 422
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 137
Speedometer ........................... 165
Starting ............................. 26,245
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