2012 DODGE CHARGER check oil

Once A Month
•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery, and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and power steering, and add as
needed.
•Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for the required maintenance intervals.
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Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 94
Automatic Door Locks ..................... 30
Automatic Headlights .................... 200
Automatic Oil Change Indicator ............. 308
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 354
Automatic Transaxle Special Additives ..................... 516
Automatic Transmission ...........370,374,516,517
Adding Fluid .................... 517,540
Autostick .......................... 381
Fluid and Filter Changes ............... 517
Fluid Change ....................... 517
Fluid Level Check .................... 517
Fluid Type ......................... 540
Special Additives ..................... 516
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode ..... 373
Autostick ............................. 381
Axle Fluid ............................. 540
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) ............... 540B-Pillar Location
........................ 409
Battery ............................... 499
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ..... 24
Location ........................... 499
Belts, Seat ............................ 43,83
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 504
Brake Assist System ...................... 397
Brake Control System, Electronic ............. 396
Brake Fluid ............................ 540
Brake System ........................... 514
Anti-Lock (ABS) ..................... 394
Fluid Check ..................... 514,540
Master Cylinder ..................... 514
Parking ........................... 391
Warning Light ....................... 296
Brake, Parking .......................... 391
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 370
Brakes ............................... 514
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 81
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Brightness, Interior Lights.................. 207
Bulb Replacement ..................... 533,534
Bulbs, Light .......................... 85,533
Camera, Rear ........................... 254
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 538
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) ..................... 496,497
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............. 511
Car Washes ............................ 519
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............82,440
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 447
Cellular Phone .......................... 345
Certification Label ....................... 447
Chains, Tire ............................ 422
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 465
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 405
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) .............293,491Checking Your Vehicle For Safety
............. 82
Checks, Safety ........................... 82
Child Restraint .................. 70,72,73,75,79
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............74,75
Child Safety Locks ........................ 31
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 437
Cleaning Wheels ............................ 521
Windshield Wiper Blades ............... 504
Climate Control ......................... 346
Coin Holder ........................... 279
Cold Weather Operation ................... 367
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 345
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 417
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 311
Connector UCI .............................. 341
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ....... 341
Conserving Fuel ........................ 310
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Door Opener, Garage..................... 258
Driving On Slippery Surfaces .................. 386
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 387
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy .... 310
E-85 Fuel ............................. 440
Electric Rear Window Defrost ............... 282
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 97
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 270
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 396
Anti-Lock Brake System ................ 396
Brake Assist System ................... 397
Traction Control System ................ 396
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) .... 524
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ....218,222
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 398Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)
............................. 254,300
Emergency Deck Lid Release ................ 41
Emergency Trunk Release ................... 41
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............. 479
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 464
Jacking ............................ 465
Jump Starting ....................... 475
Overheating ........................ 464
Towing ............................ 484
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 491
Engine ............................... 490
Air Cleaner ......................... 498
Block Heater ........................ 368
Break-In Recommendations .............. 81
Checking Oil Level ................... 495
Compartment .................... 489,490
Compartment Identification ............. 489
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FlashersHazard Warning ..................... 464
Turn Signal .................... 85,204,290
Flat Tire Changing ....................... 465
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ...................... 443
Engine Oil ......................... 442
Fuel Requirements ................. 440,441
Maintenance ........................ 443
Replacement Parts .................... 443
Starting ........................... 443
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 367
Floor Console .......................... 279
Fluid Capacities ......................... 538
Fluid Leaks ............................. 85
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ................ 517
Brake ............................. 514
Cooling System ...................... 509 Engine Oil
......................... 495
Transfer Case ....................... 518
Fluid, Brake ........................... 540
Fluids ................................ 539
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 539
Fog Lights .......................... 203,290
Folding Rear Seat ........................ 191
Forward Collision Warning ..............243,304
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 479
Fuel ................................. 436
Additives .......................... 439
Clean Air .......................... 437
Conserving ......................... 310
Ethanol ........................... 437
Filler Door (Gas Cap) .................. 294
Gasoline ........................... 436
Gauge ............................ 294
Light ............................. 304
Materials Added ..................... 439
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Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 426
Mopar Parts ......................... 493,564
MTBE/ETBE ........................... 437
Multi-Displacement Engine System ........... 391
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 204
Navigation System (Uconnect™ gps) .......... 254
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 81
Occupant Restraints ................... 41,62,66
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ...........57,58,62,65
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............. 539
Odometer ............................. 290
Oil Change Indicator .................. 291,308
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..............291,308
Oil Filter, Change ........................ 498
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... 498
Oil, Engine ......................... 495,539
Capacity ........................... 538 Change Interval
................... 308,496
Checking .......................... 495
Dipstick ........................... 495
Disposal ........................... 498
Filter .......................... 498,539
Filter Disposal ....................... 498
Identification Logo ................... 496
Materials Added to ................... 497
Recommendation .................. 496,538
Synthetic .......................... 497
Viscosity ..................... 496,497,538
Onboard Diagnostic System ................ 491
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®) ........... 258
Operating Precautions .................... 491
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 4
Outside Rearview Mirrors .................. 95
Overdrive ............................. 381
Overdrive OFF Switch .................... 381
Overhead Console ....................... 256
582 INDEX

Rear Seat, Folding....................... 191
Rear Window Defroster ................... 282
Rear Window Features .................... 282
Rearview Mirrors ........................ 94
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 69
Recreational Towing ...................... 461
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 437
Refrigerant ............................ 502
Release, Hood .......................... 198
Reminder, Lights On ..................... 202
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 52
Remote Control Starting System ....................... 25
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 343
Remote Starting System .................... 25
Remote Trunk Release ..................... 39
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 533
Replacement Keys ........................ 16 Replacement Parts
....................... 493
Replacement Tires ....................... 421
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 564
Resetting Oil Change Indicator ...........291,308
Restraint, Head ......................... 189
Restraints, Child ......................... 70
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 41
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ................ 479
Rotation, Tires .......................... 425
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 83
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 85
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 564
Safety Information, Tire ................... 404
Safety Tips ............................. 82
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 82
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 542
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 524
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 52
584 INDEX