2012 DODGE CHALLENGER air condition

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 mainte-
nance. 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. X X XXXX
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. X X XXXX
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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
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 nec-
essary. XXXXXX
Replace the engine air cleaner. X X X
Replace the air conditioning filter. X X XXXX
Replace the spark plugs (5.7L engine) XXX
Replace the spark plugs (3.6L engine) X
Inspect and replace PCV valve.* X
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 which-
ever comes first. 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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SRT – MAINTENANCE CHART
Miles:
6,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 30,000 36,000 42,000 48,000 54,000 60,000 66,000 72,000 78,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78
Or Kilometers:
10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000 100,000 110,000 120,000 130,000
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 mainte-
nance. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
If using your vehicle for any of the following: dusty or
off-road conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner
filter; replace if necessary. XXXX X
Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary. X X XXXX
Inspect the CV joints. X X X
Inspect the exhaust system. X X X X
Adjust the parking brake on vehicles equipped with
four wheel disc brakes. XX
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 condi-
tions, or stop and go driving. XXX
Inspect the manual transmission fluid (if equipped),
add as necessary. XX X
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter if
using your vehicle for any of the following: police,
taxi, fleet or frequent trailer towing. X
Change the rear axle fluid if using your vehicle for
any of the following: police, taxi, fleet or frequent
trailer towing. X
Inspect the rear axle fluid. XXXX
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Miles:
6,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 30,000 36,000 42,000 48,000 54,000 60,000 66,000 72,000 78,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78
Or Kilometers:
10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000 100,000 110,000 120,000 130,000
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 nec-
essary. XXXXXX
Replace the engine air cleaner. X X
Replace the air conditioning filter. X X XXXX
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months if
not done at 102,000 miles (170,000 km). 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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Air Conditioning............ 26
Airbag .................. 14
Alarm, Panic ............... 8
Arming Theft System
(Security Alarm) ............ 13
Audio Settings . . . 30,31,32,34,37,46
Automatic Headlights ......... 23
Automatic Temperature
Control (ATC) .............. 26
Automatic Transmission Autostick ............... 70
FluidType .............. 99
Autostick ................ 70
AxleFluid ................ 99
Belts, Seat ............... 13
BrakeFluid ............... 99
Break-In Recommendations,
New Vehicle ............... 22
Bulb Replacement .......... 112
Calibration, Compass ......... 62
Change Oil Indicator .......... 77
Changing A Flat Tire .......... 79
Child Restraint ............. 15
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .... 15
ClimateControl ............. 26
Clock Setting ........ 30,32,35,43
Compass Calibration .......... 62
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ........... 99
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .... 24
CruiseLight ............... 24
Customer Assistance ......... 113
Defects, Reporting .......... 114
Dimmer Control ............. 24
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...... 24
Disarming, Theft System ....... 13
E-85 Fuel ............... 100
ECO ................... 63
Electronic Speed Control
(Cruise Control) ............. 24
Electronic Vehicle Information
Center(EVIC) .......... 62,63,72 Electronics
Your Vehicle's Sound System .... 28
Emergency Key .............. 8
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck .... 93
Jacking ................ 79
Jump Starting ............ 89
Overheating ............. 78
Engine Break-In Recommendations .... 22
Compartment ............. 96
Jump Starting ............ 89
Oil Selection ............. 99
Overheating ............. 78
Starting .............. 11,12
Stopping ............. 11,12
EventDataRecorder .......... 94
Exterior Lights ............ 112
FlatTireChanging ........... 79
Flexible Fuel Vehicles ........ 100
Fluid Capacities ............ 99
Fluids .................. 99
FogLights ................ 23
FoldingRearSeat ........... 20
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ........ 93
Front Heated Seats ........... 20
Fuel Specifications ............ 99
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink
®)..64
Headlights Automatic .............. 23
Dimmer Switch ........... 24
HighBeam .............. 23
Heated Mirrors ........... 25,26
Heated Seats .............. 20
High Beam/Low Beam Select
(Dimmer) Switch ............ 23
HomeLink
®(Garage Door Opener)
Transmitter ............... 64
Hood Release .............. 95
InstrumentCluster ............ 6 Indicators ............... 7
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