2012 DODGE CHALLENGER SRT adding oil

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
Engine Compartment — 6.4L (392 HEMI) .... 366
 Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II ...... 367
▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap ................. 367
 Emissions Inspection And Maintenance
Programs ............................ 368
 Replacement Parts ..................... 369
 Dealer Service ........................ 370
 Maintenance Procedures ................. 370
▫ Engine Oil ......................... 371 ▫
Engine Oil Filter ..................... 373
▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ............... 373
▫ Maintenance-Free Battery .............. 374
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance ............ 376
▫ A/C Air Filter ...................... 377
▫ Body Lubrication .................... 379
▫ Windshield Wiper Blades ............... 379
▫ Adding Washer Fluid ................. 380
▫ Exhaust System ..................... 381
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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 371

ConnectorUCI .............................. 231
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ....... 231
Console .............................. 170
Console, Floor .......................... 170
Console, Overhead ....................... 153
Contract, Service ........................ 441
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 386
Cooling System ......................... 383
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ............. 385
Coolant Capacity ..................... 413
Coolant Level .................... 384,387
Disposal of Used Coolant ............... 387
Drain, Flush, and Refill ................ 384
Inspection .......................... 387
Points to Remember .................. 387
Pressure Cap ........................ 386
Radiator Cap ....................... 386
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ....384,413,414 Corrosion Protection
..................... 394
Cruise Light ........................... 178
Cupholders ......................... 169,399
Customer Assistance ..................... 439
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 69
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights ........... 145
Daytime Running Lights ................... 142
Dealer Service .......................... 370
Deck Lid, Emergency Release ................ 42
Deck Lid, Power Release ................... 40
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 172
Defroster, Windshield ................... 82,245
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 146
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 367
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 143
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) ........................ 371
Power Steering ...................... 284
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INDEX 451

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
454 INDEX

Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) . . 154
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)........ 21
Transporting Pets ........................ 79
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 314
Trip Odometer .......................... 178
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid) .................... 40,42
Trunk Release Remote Control ............... 40
Trunk Release, Emergency .................. 42
Turn Signals ......................... 143,180
UCI Connector ......................... 231
Uconnect™ (Hands-Free Phone) .............. 93
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 445
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 231
Universal Transmitter ..................... 154
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... 329
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt .............. 51
Vanity Mirrors ........................... 92 Variance, Compass
....................... 201
Vehicle Certification Label ................. 336
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............ 6
Vehicle Loading ................... 306,335,337
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .............. 7
Vehicle Storage ....................... 247,406
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .......... 18
Viscosity, Engine Oil ...................... 372
Voice Recognition System (VR) .............. 123
Warning Flasher, Hazard .................. 342
Warning Lights
(Instrument Cluster Description) ............. 178
Warnings and Cautions ..................... 6
Warranty Information ..................... 442
Washer Adding Fluid ....................... 380
Washers, Windshield ................ 146,147,380
Washing Vehicle ......................... 394
466 INDEX