2011 DODGE CHALLENGER User Guide

EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)
• This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose ofan EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air
bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding
how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to
vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically
30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened;
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal;
and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
• These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur.
NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation
occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no
personal data (e.g. name, gender, age, and crash location) are recorded. However, other
parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of
personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation.
• To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to thevehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other
parties such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the
information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.
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OPENING THE HOOD
• Pull the hood release lever located onthe instrument panel, below the
steering column.
• Raise the hood and locate the safety catch lever, in the middle of the hood
opening.
• Move the safety latch while lifting the hood at the same time.
• Insert the support rod into the slot on the hood.
• To close the hood, remove the support rod and place it in the retaining clip,
then lower the hood slowly.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the hood is not
fully latched, it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision.
Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT3.6L Engine
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5.7L Engine
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6.4L Engine
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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine
PartCapacities
Engine Coolant 3.6L MOPAR
®Antifreeze/
Coolant Five
Year/100,000 Mile
Formula HOAT (Hybrid
Organic Additive
Technology) or equivalent. 11.1 Quarts (10.5 Liters)
Includes heater and
coolant recovery bottle
filled to MAX level.
Engine Coolant 5.7L MOPAR
®Antifreeze/
Coolant Five
Year/100,000 Mile
Formula HOAT (Hybrid
Organic Additive
Technology) or equivalent. 14.7 Quarts (13.9 Liters)
Includes heater and
coolant recovery bottle
filled to MAX level.
Engine Coolant 6.4L MOPAR
®Antifreeze/
Coolant Five
Year/100,000 Mile
Formula HOAT (Hybrid
Organic Additive
Technology) or equivalent. 15 Quarts (14.4 Liters)
Includes heater and
coolant recovery bottle
filled to MAX level.
Engine Oil with Filter 3.6L API Certified SAE 5W-30 engine oil, API Certified.
Refer to your engine oil
filler cap for correct SAE
grade.6 Quarts (5.6 Liters)
Engine Oil with Filter 5.7L API Certified SAE 5W-20 engine oil, API Certified.
Refer to the engine oil
filler cap for correct SAE
grade.7 Quarts (6.6 Liters)
Engine Oil with Filter 6.4L API Certified SAE 5W-40 full synthetic engine oil,
API Certified.7 Quarts (6.6 Liters)
Fuel Selection 3.6L 87 Octane Acceptable. 89 Octane Recommended.19 Gallons (72 Liters)
Fuel Selection 5.7L 87 Octane Acceptable. 89 Octane Recommended.19 Gallons (72 Liters)
Fuel Selection 6.4L Premium Unleaded 91 Octane or higher.19 Gallons (72 Liters)
Engine Oil Filter 3.6L,
5.7L, 6.4L MOPAR
®Engine Oil Filter
or equivalent. —
Spark Plug 3.6L RER8ZWYCB4 (Gap
0.043 in [1.1 mm]) —
Spark Plug 5.7L LZFR5C–11 (Gap 0.043 in
[1.1 mm]) —
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ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine
PartCapacities
Spark Plug 6.4L LZTRGAP11EG
(Gap.043 in [1.1 mm]) —
Automatic Transmission MOPAR
®ATF+4®
Automatic Transmission
Fluid or equivalent
licensed ATF+4
®product. —
Manual Transmission MOPAR®ATF+4®
Automatic Transmission
Fluid or equivalent
licensed ATF+4
®product. —
Axle Rear 5.7L, 6.4L API GL-5 SAE 75W90 Synthetic Gear Lubricant
or equivalent (with
MOPAR
®Friction
Modifier-Hypoid Gear
Additive). —
Axle Rear 3.6L API GL-5 SAE 75W140
Synthetic Gear Lubricant
or equivalent. —
Brake Master Cylinder MOPAR
®DOT 3 and SAE
J1703 should be used or
equivalent. If DOT 3 is not
available, then DOT 4 is
acceptable. Use only
recommended brake fluids. —
Power Steering Reservoir MOPAR
®Hydraulic Fluid
or equivalent meeting
MS-1165, such as Fuchs
EG ZH 3044 or Pentosin
CHF 11s. —
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MAINTENANCE CHART
Miles:
8,000 16,000 24,000 32,000 40,000 48,000 56,000 64,000 72,000 80,000 88,000 96,000
104,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78
Or Kilometers:
13,000
26,000 39,000 52,000 65,000 78,000 91,000 104,000 117,000 130,000 143,000 156,000 169,000
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it
occurs before scheduled maintenance. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
If using your vehicle for any of the following: dusty or off-road
conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter; replace if
necessary. XXX
Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary. XXXXXX
Inspect the CV joints. XXXX
Inspect the exhaust system. X XXXX
Adjust the parking brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel disc
brakes. XXX
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter if using your
vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet or frequent trailer
towing. X
Inspect the manual transmission fluid. X X X X
Change the manual transmission fluid if using your vehicle for any
of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing. X
Change the manual transmission fluid if using your vehicle for any
of the following: Most of your driving is at sustained high speeds
during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C), driving in dusty conditions,
or stop and go driving. X
Inspect the rear axle fluid, change if necessary. XXXXXX
Inspect 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. XXXXXX
Replace the engine air cleaner. X X X
Replace the air conditioning filter. XXXXXX
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months or
104,000 miles (169,000 km) whichever comes first. X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 104,000 miles
(169,000 km) or 60 months whichever comes first. X
Replace the spark plugs (5.7L engine) XXX
Replace the spark plugs (3.6L engine) X
Inspect and replace PCV valve.* X•* This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer to the owner, but is not required to maintain emissions warranty.•Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for complete maintenance schedule.
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