2012 DODGE CHARGER adding oil

▫General Information .................. 435
 Fuel Requirements ..................... 436
▫ 3.6L Engine – If Equipped .............. 436
▫ 5.7L Engine – If Equipped .............. 436
▫ Reformulated Gasoline ................ 437
▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ............. 437
▫ E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles ...... 438
▫ MMT In Gasoline .................... 438
▫ Materials Added To Fuel ............... 439
▫ Fuel System Cautions ................. 439
▫ Carbon Monoxide Warnings ............ 440
Flexible Fuel (3.6L Engine Only) —
If Equipped .......................... 440
▫ E-85 General Information ............... 440
▫ Ethanol Fuel (E-85) ................... 441
▫ Fuel Requirements ................... 441
▫ Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel
Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles ...... 442
▫ Starting ........................... 443
▫ Cruising Range ...................... 443
▫ Replacement Parts ................... 443
▫ Maintenance ........................ 443
 Adding Fuel ......................... 444
▫ Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release ....... 446
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
Engine Compartment — 3.6L ............. 489
 Engine Compartment — 5.7L ............. 490
 Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II ...... 491
 Emissions Inspection And Maintenance
Programs ............................ 491
 Replacement Parts ..................... 493
 Dealer Service ........................ 493
 Maintenance Procedures ................. 494
▫ Engine Oil ......................... 495 ▫
Engine Oil Filter ..................... 498
▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ............... 498
▫ Maintenance-Free Battery .............. 499
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance ............ 501
▫ A/C Air Filter ...................... 502
▫ Body Lubrication .................... 504
▫ Windshield Wiper Blades ............... 504
▫ Adding Washer Fluid ................. 505
▫ Exhaust System ..................... 506
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Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level – 3.6L Engine
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 to
check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a
fully warmed engine is shut off.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Maintain
the oil level between the MIN and MAX markings on the
dipstick. Adding 1.0 qt (1.0 L) of oil when the reading is
at the MIN mark will result in a MAX reading on these
engines.
CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aeration or
loss of oil pressure. This could damage your engine.
Checking Oil Level – 5.7L Engine
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 to
check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a
fully warmed engine is shut off.
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.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 495

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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INDEX 571

Console, Floor.......................... 279
Console, Overhead ....................... 256
Contract, Service ........................ 563
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 511
Cooling System ......................... 508
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ............. 510
Coolant Capacity ..................... 538
Coolant Level .................... 509,512
Disposal of Used Coolant ............... 512
Drain, Flush, and Refill ................ 509
Inspection .......................... 512
Points to Remember .................. 513
Pressure Cap ........................ 511
Radiator Cap ........................ 511
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ....509,538,539
Corrosion Protection ..................... 519
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .............. 222
Cupholders ......................... 275,524
Customer Assistance ..................... 561 Data Recorder, Event
...................... 69
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights ........... 209
Daytime Running Lights ................... 202
Dealer Service .......................... 493
Deck Lid, Emergency Release ................ 41
Deck Lid, Power Release ................... 39
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 282
Defroster, Windshield ................... 84,352
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 210
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 491
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 205
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) ........................ 495
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 484
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............. 512
Engine Oil ......................... 498
Door Locks ............................. 28
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 30
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INDEX 573

Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)........ 20
Transporting Pets ........................ 81
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 420
Trip Odometer .......................... 290
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid) .................... 39,41
Trunk Release Remote Control ............... 39
Trunk Release, Emergency .................. 41
Turn Signals ......................... 204,290
UCI Connector ......................... 341
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 567
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 341
Universal Transmitter ..................... 258
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt .............. 49
Vanity Mirrors ........................... 98
Vehicle Certification Label ................. 447
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............ 6
Vehicle Loading ................... 410,447,449Vehicle Modifications/Alterations
.............. 7
Vehicle Storage ....................... 356,533
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .......... 17
Viscosity, Engine Oil ................... 496,497
Warning Flasher, Hazard .................. 464
Warning Lights
(Instrument Cluster Description) ............. 290
Warnings and Cautions ..................... 6
Warranty Information ..................... 564
Washer Adding Fluid ....................... 505
Washers, Windshield ................ 209,210,505
Washing Vehicle ......................... 519
Water Driving Through ..................... 387
Wheel and Wheel Trim .................... 521
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care ................ 521
Wind Buffeting ....................... 39,269
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INDEX 589