2010 DODGE CHALLENGER SRT checking oil

CAUTION! (Continued)
•Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids
that protect the performance and durability of
your vehicle and also allow extended maintenance
intervals. Do not use chemical flushes in these
components as the chemicals can damage your
engine, transmission, power steering or air condi-
tioning. Such damage is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty. If a flush is needed
because of component malfunction, use only the
specified fluid for the flushing procedure.
Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must
be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at
regular intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time tocheck the engine oil level is about five minutes after a
fully warmed engine is shut off or before starting the
engine after it has sat overnight.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Maintain
the oil level in the “SAFE” range. Adding 1.0 qt (1.0 L) of
oil when the reading is at the bottom of the “SAFE” range
will result in an oil level at the top of the “SAFE” range
on these engines.
CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aeration or
loss of oil pressure. This could damage your engine.
Change Engine Oil
The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is
time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” for further information.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 343

Bulbs, Light.......................... 72,376
Calibration, Compass ..................... 180
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 382
Caps, Filler Fuel ............................... 308
Oil (Engine) .......................... 344
Power Steering ........................ 263
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... 356
Car Washes ............................ 364
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............70,307
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 310
Cellular Phone .......................... 81
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 381
Certification Label ....................... 310
Chains, Tire ............................ 295
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 281
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) ............... 340Checking Your Vehicle For Safety
............. 69
Checks, Safety ........................... 69
Child Restraint .................... 59,61,64,66
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............63,64
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 304
Cleaning Wheels ............................. 366
Windshield Wiper Blades ................ 349
Clock ........................ 186,188,191,200
Cold Weather Operation ................... 242
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 223
Compass .............................. 180
Compass Calibration ..................... 180
Compass Variance ....................... 181
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 173
Connector UCI ................................ 211
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ......... 211
Console .............................. 150
418 INDEX

Door Locks............................. 28
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 30
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 137
Driving On Slippery Surfaces ................... 259
Through Flowing, Rising,
or Shallow Standing Water ............... 260
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 79
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 147
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 270
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) .... 371
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 133
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ............ 274
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ...... 159
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 169
Emergency Deck Lid Release ................ 35
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............... 331 Hazard Warning Flasher
................. 316
Jump Starting ......................... 327
Overheating .......................... 316
Towing ............................. 332
Emergency Trunk Release ................... 35
Emission Control System Maintenance ......340,386
Engine ............................... 338
Air Cleaner .......................... 345
Block Heater ......................... 244
Break-In Recommendations ................ 68
Checking Oil Level ..................... 343
Compartment ......................... 338
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................. 354,383
Cooling ............................. 354
Exhaust Gas Caution .................. 70,307
Fails to Start .......................... 243
Flooded, Starting ...................... 243
Fuel Requirements ..................... 304
Jump Starting ......................... 327
420 INDEX

Heated.............................. 79
Outside .............................. 77
Vanity ............................... 80
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 298
Mopar Parts ......................... 341,411
MTBE/ETBE ........................... 305
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 126
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 68
Occupant Restraints ................... 35,51,55
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) .............47,51,53
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ............304,383
Odometer ............................. 158
Trip ................................ 158
Oil Change Indicator ..................... 172
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ................. 172 Oil, Engine
......................... 343,383
Capacity ............................ 382
Change Interval ....................... 343
Checking ............................ 343
Dipstick ............................. 343
Disposal ............................ 344
Filter ............................ 345,383
Filter Disposal ........................ 344
Materials Added to ..................... 344
Recommendation ................... 344,382
Viscosity ......................... 344,382
Oil Filter, Change ........................ 345
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... 345
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............339,340
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ........... 137
Operating Precautions .................... 339
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 4
Outside Rearview Mirrors .................. 77
Overhead Console ....................... 136
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INDEX 427