2012 DODGE CHALLENGER SRT automatic transmission

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.
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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 air conditioning filter.
❏ Inspect the brake linings, and 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 or 102,000 miles (170 000 km) whichever
comes first.
❏ 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.
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114,000 Miles (190,000 km) or
114 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
Odometer Reading Date
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120,000 Miles (200,000 km) or 120 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.
❏ Inspect the brake linings, and replace if necessary.
❏ Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.
❏ Inspect the CV joints.
❏ Inspect the exhaust system.
❏ 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.
❏ Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter.
❏ Change the manual transmission fluid (if equipped) 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.
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 431

Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 89
Automatic Door Locks ..................... 33
Automatic Headlights .................... 140
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 242
Automatic Transaxle Special Additives ..................... 392
Automatic Transmission .............269,392,393
Adding Fluid .................... 393,415
Autostick .......................... 276
Fluid and Filter Changes ............... 393
Fluid Change ....................... 393
Fluid Level Check .................... 392
Fluid Type ......................... 415
Special Additives ..................... 392
Autostick ............................. 276
Axle Fluid ............................. 415
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) ............... 415B-Pillar Location
........................ 306
Battery ............................... 374
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ..... 26
Location ........................... 374
Belts, Seat ............................ 45,82
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 379
Brake Assist System ...................... 292
Brake Control System, Electronic ............. 291
Brake Fluid ............................ 415
Brake System ........................ 288,389
Anti-Lock (ABS) .................. 288,291
Fluid Check ..................... 389,415
Master Cylinder ..................... 389
Parking ........................... 285
Warning Light .................... 183,288
Brake, Parking .......................... 285
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 269
Brakes ............................. 288,389
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 79
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Fluid Level ChecksAutomatic Transmission ................ 392
Brake ............................. 389
Cooling System ...................... 384
Engine Oil ......................... 371
Power Steering ...................... 284
Fluid, Brake ........................... 415
Fluids ................................ 414
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 414
Fog Lights .......................... 142,182
Folding Rear Seat ........................ 137
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 357
Fuel ................................. 329
Adding ........................... 334
Additives .......................... 331
Clean Air .......................... 329
Ethanol ........................... 330
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .................. 334
Gasoline ........................... 329 Gauge
............................ 178
Materials Added ..................... 331
Methanol .......................... 330
Octane Rating .................... 329,414
Requirements ....................... 329
Specifications ....................... 414
Tank Capacity ....................... 413
Fuel System Caution ..................... 334
Fueling ............................... 334
Fuses ................................ 399
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ........... 154
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ...............334,367
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 329
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 329
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 329
Gauges Coolant Temperature .................. 179
Fuel .............................. 178
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Manual Transmission...............263,391,393
Fluid Level Check ................. 391,393
Shift Speeds ........................ 265
Manual, Service ......................... 443
Map/Reading Lights .................. 144,153
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................. 389
Methanol ............................. 330
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... 193
Mirrors ................................ 89
Automatic Dimming ................... 89
Electric Powered ...................... 91
Electric Remote ....................... 91
Exterior Folding ...................... 90
Heated ............................. 91
Outside ............................ 90
Vanity ............................. 92
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 321
Mopar Parts ......................... 369,442MTBE/ETBE
........................... 330
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 142
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 79
Occupant Restraints ................... 42,62,66
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ...........59,60,62,65
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ............329,414
Odometer ............................. 178
Trip .............................. 178
Oil Change Indicator ..................... 192
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ................. 192
Oil Filter, Change ........................ 373
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... 373
Oil, Engine ......................... 371,414
Capacity ........................... 413
Change Interval ..................... 371
Checking .......................... 371
Dipstick ........................... 371
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Sentry Key Replacement................... 17
Service Assistance ....................... 439
Service Contract ......................... 441
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator) .................... 187
Service Manuals ........................ 443
Setting the Clock ..................... 208,217
Settings, Personal ........................ 202
Shift Indicator Light ...................... 266
Shift Lever Override ...................... 359
Shift Speeds ........................... 265
Shift Speeds, Manual Transmission ........... 265
Shifting ............................... 267
Automatic Transmission ................ 267
Short Message Service (SMS) ................ 115
Shoulder Belts ........................... 45
Side Airbag ............................. 64
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) .......... 248
Signals, Turn ...................... 84,143,180Slippery Surfaces, Driving On
............... 279
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 317
Snow Tires ............................ 319
Sound System Kicker ............................ 238
Spark Plugs ............................ 414
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ...................... 414
Oil ............................... 414
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .............. 150
Speedometer ........................... 178
Sport Mode ............................ 278
Starting ............................. 27,255
Automatic Transmission ................ 256
Cold Weather ....................... 261
Engine Fails to Start .................. 261
Remote ............................ 27
Starting and Operating .................... 255
Starting Procedures ...................... 255
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Tires ............................84,310,445
Aging (Life of Tires) .................. 315
Air Pressure ........................ 310
Chains ............................ 317
General Information .................. 310
High Speed ......................... 313
Inflation Pressures .................... 311
Life of Tires ........................ 315
Load Capacity ....................... 306
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ......... 321
Pressure Warning Light ................ 185
Quality Grading ..................... 445
Radial ............................ 313
Replacement ........................ 316
Rotation ........................... 319
Safety .......................... 300,310
Sizes ............................. 302
Snow Tires ......................... 319 Spinning
........................... 314
Tread Wear Indicators ................. 314
To Open Hood .......................... 138
Towing ............................... 337
24-Hour Towing Assistance ............. 107
Disabled Vehicle ..................... 360
Recreational ........................ 338
Towing Assistance ....................... 107
Traction Control ......................... 292
Trailer Towing .......................... 337
Transmission ........................... 392
Automatic .................... 267,269,392
Fluid ............................. 415
Manual ........................... 263
Shifting ......................... 265,267
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 26
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 21
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INDEX 465