2012 DODGE CHALLENGER automatic transmission

WARNING!
• Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to movingtraffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.
• Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You could be crushed. Never put any part of your body
under a vehicle that is on a jack.
• Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center where it can be raised on a
lift.
• The jack is designed to be used as a tool for changing tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should
be jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
• A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in
the places provided.
• Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle:
• Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible before raising the vehicle.
• Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
• Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be raised.
• Set the parking brake firmly and set an automatic transmission in PARK; a manual transmission in REVERSE.
• Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack.
• Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack.
• Only use the jack in the positions indicated and for lifting this vehicle during a tire change.
• If working on or near a roadway, be extremely careful of motor traffic.
• Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only
enough to remove the tire.
• To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not fully tighten the wheel nuts until the vehicle has been lowered. Failure to follow this warning
may result in personal injury.
• The limited-use spare tires are for emergency use only. Installation of this limited-use spare tire affects vehicle handling. With this tire, do not drive
more than 60 mph (100 km/h). Keep inflated to the cold tire inflation
pressure listed on either your tire placard or limited-use spare tire and wheel
assembly. Replace (or repair) the original tire at the first opportunity and
reinstall it on your vehicle. Failure to do so could result in loss of vehicle
control.
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WARNING!(Continued)
• Take care not to allow the contents of TIREFIT to come in contact with hair,eyes, or clothing. TIREFIT is harmful if inhaled, swallowed, or absorbed
through the skin. It causes skin, eye, and respiratory irritation. Flush
immediately with plenty of water if there is any contact with eyes or skin.
Change clothing as soon as possible, if there is any contact with clothing.
• TIREFIT Sealant solution contains latex. In case of an allergic reaction or rash, consult a physician immediately. Keep TIREFIT out of reach of
children. If swallowed, rinse mouth immediately with plenty of water and
drink plenty of water. Do not induce vomiting! Consult a physician
immediately.
• TIREFIT is not a permanent flat tire repair. Have the tire inspected and repaired or replaced after using TIREFIT. Do not exceed 55 mph (88 km/h)
until the tire is repaired or replaced. Failure to follow this warning can result
in injuries that are serious or fatal to you, your passengers, and others around
you.
JUMP-STARTING
• If your vehicle has a discharged batteryit can be jumpstarted using a set of
jumper cables and a battery in another
vehicle or by using a portable battery
booster pack.
• Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly so please follow the
procedures in this section carefully.
NOTE: When using a portable battery
booster pack follow the manufacturer’s
operating instructions and precautions.
Preparations for Jump-Start
• The battery is stored under an access cover in the trunk. Remote battery
posts are located on the right side of the engine compartment for jump-starting.
NOTE: The remote battery posts are viewed by standing on the right side of the vehicle
looking over the fender.
• Set the parking brake, shift the automatic transmission into PARK and turn theignition to LOCK.
• Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electrical accessories.
• If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.
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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLEModelFlat Towing (all four
wheels on the ground)Flatbed Towing (all four
wheels suspended OFF the
ground)Front Wheels Raised, Rear
Wheels on the Ground
Rear Wheels Raised, Front
Wheels on the Ground
RWD Without a Key NOT Permitted Recommended Method NOT Permitted
NOT Permitted
RWD With a Key –
Automatic Transmission Shift lever must be in
NEUTRAL. The distance
to be traveled must not
exceed 15 mi (24 km),
and the towing speed
must not exceed 30 mph
(48 km/h).Recommended Method NOT Permitted
NOT Permitted
RWD With a Key – Manual
Transmission Shift lever must be in
NEUTRAL. There is no
limitation on the distance
to be traveled. The
towing speed must not
exceed 65 mph
(104 km/h)Recommended Method NOT Permitted
NOT Permitted
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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
Non SRT8
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 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 Filter 3.6L.
5.7L. 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]) —
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. API GL-5 SAE 75W90
Synthetic Gear Lubricant
or equivalent (with
MOPAR
®Friction
Modifier-Hypoid Gear
Additive). —
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SRT8
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine
PartCapacities
Engine Coolant 6.4L MOPAR
®Antifreeze/
Coolant Five
Year/100,000 Mile
FormulaHOAT (Hybrid
Organic Additive
Technology) or equivalent. 15.2 Quarts (14.4 Liters)
Includes heater and
coolant recovery bottle
filled to MAX level.
Engine Oil With Filter 6.4L For best performance and maximum protection under
all types of operating
conditions, the
manufacturer only
recommends full synthetic
engine oils that meet the
American Petroleum
Institute (API) categories
of SM or SM/CF. The
manufacturer recommends
the use of a full synthetic
SAE 0W-40 engine oil or
equivalent.7 Quarts (6.6 Liters)
Engine Oil Filter 6.4L MOPAR
®Engine Oil Filter
or equivalent. —
Spark Plugs 6.4L LZTR6AP11EG (Gap
0.043 in [1.1 mm]) —
Axle Rear (SRT8) MOPAR
®Synthetic Gear
Lubricant SAE 75W–90
(API GL-5) or equivalent
(with MOPAR
®Friction
Modifier – Hypoid Gear
Additive). —
Power Steering Reservoir
(SRT8) MOPAR
®Power Steering
Fluid + 4, MOPAR®
ATF+4®Automatic
Transmission Fluid or
equivalent licensed
ATF+4
®product. —
Fuel Selection 6.4L Premium Unleaded 91 Octane Only or higher.19.1 Gallons (72 Liters)
(Approximate)
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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 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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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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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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