2012 DODGE CHALLENGER SRT engine overheat

•Mix a minimum solution of 50% HOAT engine coolant
and distilled water. Use higher concentrations (not to
exceed 70%) if temperatures below34°F (37°C) are
anticipated.
•Use only high purity water such as distilled or deion-
ized water when mixing the water/engine coolant
(antifreeze) solution. The use of lower quality water
will reduce the amount of corrosion protection in the
engine cooling system.
Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main-
tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac-
cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where
the vehicle is operated.
NOTE: Mixing engine coolant (antifreeze) types will
decrease the life of the engine coolant (antifreeze) and
will require more frequent coolant changes.
Cooling System Pressure Cap
The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of coolant
and to ensure that coolant will return to the radiator from
the coolant recovery bottle.
The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any
accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces.
WARNING!
•The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on
the cooling system pressure cap are a safety pre-
caution. Never add coolant when the engine is
overheated. Do not loosen or remove the cap to
cool an overheated engine. Heat causes pressure to
build up in the cooling system. To prevent scald-
ing or injury, do not remove the pressure cap while
the system is hot or under pressure.
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386 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 360
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............. 387
Engine Oil ......................... 373
Door Locks ............................. 31
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 33
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 154
Driving On Slippery Surfaces .................. 279
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 281
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 91
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 165
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 291
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) .... 402
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 150
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 295
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ...... 179Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
.... 188
Emergency Deck Lid Release ................ 42
Emergency Trunk Release ................... 42
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............. 357
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 342
Jump Starting ....................... 353
Overheating ........................ 342
Towing ............................ 360
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 368
Engine ............................... 366
Air Cleaner ......................... 373
Block Heater ........................ 263
Break-In Recommendations .............. 79
Checking Oil Level ................... 371
Compartment ....................... 366
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................ 384,414
Cooling ........................... 383
Exhaust Gas Caution ................81,333
452 INDEX

Fails to Start........................ 261
Flooded, Starting ..................... 261
Fuel Requirements .................... 329
Jump Starting ....................... 353
Oil ......................... 371,413,414
Oil Change Interval ................... 371
Oil Filler Cap ....................... 372
Oil Filter ........................... 373
Oil Filter Disposal .................... 373
Oil Selection ..................... 372,413
Oil Synthetic ........................ 372
Overheating ........................ 342
Starting ........................... 255
Temperature Gauge ................... 179
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... 372
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 66
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 21
Ethanol ............................... 330
Event Data Recorder ...................... 69 Exhaust Gas Caution
................... 81,333
Exhaust System ....................... 81,381
Exterior Folding Mirrors ................... 90
Exterior Lighting ........................ 140
Exterior Lights .......................... 84
Filler Location Fuel ...................... 334
Filters Air Cleaner ......................... 373
Air Conditioning .................. 248,377
Engine Oil ....................... 373,414
Engine Oil Disposal ................... 373
Flash-To-Pass ........................... 144
Flashers Hazard Warning ..................... 342
Turn Signal .................... 84,143,180
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 261
Fluid Capacities ......................... 413
Fluid Leaks ............................. 84
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INDEX 453

Disposal........................... 373
Filter .......................... 373,414
Filter Disposal ....................... 373
Materials Added to ................... 372
Recommendation .................. 372,413
Synthetic .......................... 372
Viscosity ........................ 372,413
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............367,368
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®) ........... 154
Operating Precautions .................... 367
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 4
Outside Rearview Mirrors .................. 90
Overdrive ............................. 275
Overdrive OFF Switch .................... 275
Overhead Console ....................... 153
Overheating, Engine ...................... 342
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,443Paint Care
............................. 394
Panic Alarm ............................ 25
Parking Brake .......................... 285
Passing Light ........................... 144
Personal Settings ........................ 202
Pets .................................. 79
Phone, Cellular .......................... 93
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™) .............. 93
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 306
Power Brakes ............................ 288
Deck Lid Release ..................... 40
Distribution Center (Fuses) .............. 402
Door Locks ......................... 32
Mirrors ............................ 91
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ........ 165
Seats ............................. 128
Steering ........................ 283,284
460 INDEX