2011 DODGE CHALLENGER coolant

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 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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S440 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

72,000 Miles (117,000 km) or
54 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before
72,000 miles (117 000 km).
❏ Inspect the CV joints.
❏ Inspect exhaust system.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
80,000 Miles (130,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
80,000 miles (130 000 km).
❏ 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 air conditioning filter.
❏ Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months or 104,000 miles (169 000 km)
whichever comes first.
❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
❏ 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.
❏ Inspect the rear axle fluid.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
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S446 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

104,000 Miles (169,000 km) or
78 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before
104,000 miles (169 000 km).
❏ Flush and replace the engine coolant at
104,000 miles (169 000 km) or 60 months
whichever comes first.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
112,000 Miles (182,000 km) or 84 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
112,000 miles (182 000 km).
❏ 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 air conditioning filter.
❏ Inspect the manual transmission fluid (if equipped), add as necessary.
❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if 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.
❏ Inspect the rear axle fluid.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 449

About Your Brakes.................... 278,281
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ............281,284
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 404
Adding Fuel ........................... 330
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 398
Additives, Fuel ......................... 324
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 393
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 396
Air Conditioning ........................ 238
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 238
Air Conditioning Filter .................... 245
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............396,397
Air Conditioning System ................238,396
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 246
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 301
Airbag .............................. 55,65
Airbag Deployment ....................... 66
Airbag Light ................... 63,64,68,82,178
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 67 Airbag, Side
...................... 59,62,64,65
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ...........60,62,65
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................... 18
Alarm Light ........................... 185
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
Alarm, Panic ............................ 25
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 225
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............281,284
Anti-Lock Warning Light ...............186,283
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 18
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............403,433
Disposal ........................... 405
Appearance Care ........................ 412
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ......... 18
Assistance Towing ....................... 107
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 39
Auto Unlock, Doors ....................... 33
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 90
466 INDEX

Brightness, Interior Lights.................. 145
Bulb Replacement ..................... 426,427
Bulbs, Light .......................... 84,426
Calibration, Compass ..................... 197
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 433
Caps, Filler Fuel .............................. 330
Oil (Engine) ........................ 392
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............. 405
Car Washes ............................ 413
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............80,325
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 332
Cellular Phone ........................ 94,238
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 431
Certification Label ....................... 332
Chains, Tire ............................ 309
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 360
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 292 Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)
............... 387
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 80
Checks, Safety ........................... 80
Child Restraint .................. 70,71,72,75,77
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............73,75
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 322
Cleaning Wheels ............................ 415
Windshield Wiper Blades ............... 398
Clock ............................. 205,214
Cold Weather Operation ................... 257
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 237
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 304
Compass .............................. 197
Compass Calibration ..................... 197
Compass Variance ....................... 198
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 193
468 INDEX

ConnectorUCI .............................. 228
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ....... 228
Conserving Fuel ........................ 193
Console .............................. 167
Console, Floor .......................... 167
Console, Overhead ....................... 152
Contract, Service ........................ 459
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 405
Cooling System ......................... 402
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ............. 404
Coolant Capacity ..................... 433
Coolant Level .................... 402,405
Disposal of Used Coolant ............... 405
Drain, Flush, and Refill ................ 403
Inspection .......................... 405
Points to Remember .................. 406
Pressure Cap ........................ 405 Radiator Cap
....................... 405
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ....403,433,434
Corrosion Protection ..................... 412
Cruise Light ........................... 176
Cupholders ......................... 166,418
Customer Assistance ..................... 457
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 69
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights ........... 145
Daytime Running Lights ................... 141
Dealer Service .......................... 388
Deck Lid, Emergency Release ................ 41
Deck Lid, Power Release ................... 40
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 169
Defroster, Windshield ................... 82,242
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 146
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 386
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 144
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DipsticksOil (Engine) ........................ 390
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 376
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............. 405
Engine Oil ......................... 393
Door Locks ............................. 30
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 32
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 153
Driving On Slippery Surfaces .................. 273
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 274
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy .... 193
E-85 Fuel ............................. 326
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 91
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 162
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 284Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses)
.... 421
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 149
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ............ 287
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ...... 177
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 188
Emergency Deck Lid Release ................ 41
Emergency Trunk Release ................... 41
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............. 374
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 349
Jacking ............................ 360
Jump Starting ....................... 370
Overheating ........................ 349
Towing ............................ 376
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 387
Engine ............................... 385
Air Cleaner ......................... 393
Block Heater ........................ 259
Break-In Recommendations .............. 79
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Checking Oil Level................... 390
Compartment .................... 384,385
Compartment Identification ............. 384
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................ 402,434
Cooling ........................... 402
Exhaust Gas Caution ................80,325
Fails to Start ........................ 258
Flooded, Starting ..................... 258
Fuel Requirements .................... 321
Jump Starting ....................... 370
Oil ......................... 390,433,434
Oil Change Interval ................ 182,391
Oil Filler Cap ....................... 392
Oil Filter ........................... 393
Oil Filter Disposal .................... 393
Oil Selection ..................... 391,433
Oil Synthetic ........................ 393
Overheating ........................ 349
Starting ........................... 252 Temperature Gauge
................... 177
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... 392
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ................. 392
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 66
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 20
Ethanol ............................... 322
Event Data Recorder ...................... 69
Exhaust Gas Caution ................... 80,325
Exhaust System ....................... 80,399
Exterior Folding Mirrors ................... 91
Exterior Lighting ........................ 139
Exterior Lights .......................... 84
Filler Location Fuel ...................... 330
Filters Air Cleaner ......................... 393
Air Conditioning ..................... 245
Engine Oil ....................... 393,434
Engine Oil Disposal ................... 393
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