2012 DODGE CHARGER SRT engine coolant

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, 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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•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, 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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54,000 Miles (90,000 km) or
54 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏Rotate tires.
❏Inspect the rear axle fluid.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
60,000 Miles (100,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏Rotate tires.
❏Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
❏Replace the air conditioning filter.
❏Inspect the brake linings, and replace if necessary.
❏Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.
❏Inspect the CV joints.
❏Inspect the exhaust system.
❏Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter if using your vehicle for any of the
following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing.
❏Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months if not done at 102,000 miles
(170 000 km).
❏Inspect the 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 necessary.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
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54 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏Rotate tires.
❏Inspect the rear axle fluid.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
60,000 Miles (100,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏Rotate tires.
❏Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
❏Replace the air conditioning filter.
❏Inspect the brake linings, and replace if necessary.
❏Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.
❏Inspect the CV joints.
❏Inspect the exhaust system.
❏Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter if using your vehicle for any of the
following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing.
❏Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months if not done at 102,000 miles
(170 000 km).
❏Inspect the 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 necessary.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
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102,000 Miles (170,000 km) or
102 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏Rotate tires.
❏Flush and replace the engine coolant if
not done at 60 months.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
108,000 Miles (180,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏Rotate tires.
❏If you are using your vehicle in dusty or off-road conditions, inspect the engine air cleaner
filter, and replace if necessary.
❏Replace the air conditioning filter.
❏Inspect the brake linings, and replace if necessary.
❏Inspect the CV joints.
❏Inspect the exhaust system.
❏Inspect the rear axle fluid.
❏Inspect the 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 necessary.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
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102 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏Rotate tires.
❏Flush and replace the engine coolant if
not done at 60 months.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
108,000 Miles (180,000 km) or 108 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏Rotate tires.
❏If you are using your vehicle in dusty or off-road conditions, inspect the engine air cleaner
filter, and replace if necessary.
❏Replace the air conditioning filter.
❏Inspect the brake linings, and replace if necessary.
❏Inspect the CV joints.
❏Inspect the exhaust system.
❏Inspect the rear axle fluid.
❏Inspect the 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 necessary.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
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About Your Brakes....................... 368
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).............. 371
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . 207
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 464
Adding Fuel........................... 415
Adding Washer Fluid..................... 458
Additives, Fuel......................... 413
Adjustable Pedals....................... 202
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 452
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 454
Air Conditioning Filter.................340,455
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............454,455
Air Conditioning System................337,454
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 341
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 392
Airbag..............................54,65
Airbag Deployment....................... 66
Airbag Light.....................63,69,84,275
Airbag Maintenance....................... 68Airbag, Side........................57,62,65
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)...........58,62,65
Alarm (Security Alarm).................... 17
Alarm Light........................... 276
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............... 17
Alarm, Panic............................ 22
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............371,373
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 276
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)........ 17
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..............463,490
Disposal........................... 466
Appearance Care........................ 472
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm)......... 17
Assist, Hill Start........................ 378
Auto Down Power Windows................ 37
Auto Unlock, Doors....................... 30
Auto Up Power Windows.................. 37
Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 94
522 INDEX
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).............. 371
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . 207
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 464
Adding Fuel........................... 415
Adding Washer Fluid..................... 458
Additives, Fuel......................... 413
Adjustable Pedals....................... 202
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 452
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 454
Air Conditioning Filter.................340,455
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............454,455
Air Conditioning System................337,454
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 341
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 392
Airbag..............................54,65
Airbag Deployment....................... 66
Airbag Light.....................63,69,84,275
Airbag Maintenance....................... 68Airbag, Side........................57,62,65
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)...........58,62,65
Alarm (Security Alarm).................... 17
Alarm Light........................... 276
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............... 17
Alarm, Panic............................ 22
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............371,373
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 276
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)........ 17
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..............463,490
Disposal........................... 466
Appearance Care........................ 472
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm)......... 17
Assist, Hill Start........................ 378
Auto Down Power Windows................ 37
Auto Unlock, Doors....................... 30
Auto Up Power Windows.................. 37
Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 94
522 INDEX
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Brightness, Interior Lights.................. 193
Bulb Replacement.....................486,487
Bulbs, Light..........................86,486
Camera, Rear........................... 239
Capacities, Fluid........................ 490
Caps, Filler
Oil (Engine)........................ 451
Power Steering...................... 367
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............. 465
Car Washes............................ 473
Carbon Monoxide Warning...............83,414
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................... 418
Cellular Phone.......................... 329
Certification Label....................... 418
Chains, Tire............................ 400
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 383
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light).............274,446Checking Your Vehicle For Safety............. 82
Checks, Safety........................... 82
Child Restraint....................70,72,76,79
Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............74,76
Child Safety Locks........................ 31
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 411
Cleaning
Wheels............................ 474
Windshield Wiper Blades............... 458
Climate Control......................... 329
Coin Holder........................... 262
Cold Weather Operation................... 350
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 328
Compact Spare Tire...................... 395
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 292
Connector
UCI .............................. 326
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)....... 326
Conserving Fuel........................ 290
524 INDEX
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Bulb Replacement.....................486,487
Bulbs, Light..........................86,486
Camera, Rear........................... 239
Capacities, Fluid........................ 490
Caps, Filler
Oil (Engine)........................ 451
Power Steering...................... 367
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............. 465
Car Washes............................ 473
Carbon Monoxide Warning...............83,414
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................... 418
Cellular Phone.......................... 329
Certification Label....................... 418
Chains, Tire............................ 400
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 383
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light).............274,446Checking Your Vehicle For Safety............. 82
Checks, Safety........................... 82
Child Restraint....................70,72,76,79
Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............74,76
Child Safety Locks........................ 31
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 411
Cleaning
Wheels............................ 474
Windshield Wiper Blades............... 458
Climate Control......................... 329
Coin Holder........................... 262
Cold Weather Operation................... 350
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 328
Compact Spare Tire...................... 395
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 292
Connector
UCI .............................. 326
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)....... 326
Conserving Fuel........................ 290
524 INDEX
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Console, Floor.......................... 262
Console, Overhead....................... 241
Contract, Service........................ 515
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap).......... 465
Cooling System......................... 462
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)............. 464
Coolant Capacity..................... 490
Coolant Level....................462,466
Disposal of Used Coolant............... 466
Drain, Flush, and Refill................ 463
Inspection.......................... 466
Points to Remember.................. 466
Pressure Cap........................ 465
Radiator Cap....................... 465
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)....463,490,491
Corrosion Protection..................... 472
Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 207
Cupholders.........................258,477
Customer Assistance..................... 513Data Recorder, Event...................... 69
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights........... 194
Daytime Running Lights................... 188
Dealer Service.......................... 448
Deck Lid, Emergency Release................ 41
Deck Lid, Power Release................... 39
Defroster, Rear Window................... 265
Defroster, Windshield...................84,335
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 195
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 446
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 190
Dipsticks
Oil (Engine)........................ 449
Power Steering...................... 367
Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 440
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............. 466
Engine Oil......................... 451
Door Locks............................. 28
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Console, Overhead....................... 241
Contract, Service........................ 515
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap).......... 465
Cooling System......................... 462
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)............. 464
Coolant Capacity..................... 490
Coolant Level....................462,466
Disposal of Used Coolant............... 466
Drain, Flush, and Refill................ 463
Inspection.......................... 466
Points to Remember.................. 466
Pressure Cap........................ 465
Radiator Cap....................... 465
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)....463,490,491
Corrosion Protection..................... 472
Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 207
Cupholders.........................258,477
Customer Assistance..................... 513Data Recorder, Event...................... 69
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights........... 194
Daytime Running Lights................... 188
Dealer Service.......................... 448
Deck Lid, Emergency Release................ 41
Deck Lid, Power Release................... 39
Defroster, Rear Window................... 265
Defroster, Windshield...................84,335
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 195
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 446
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 190
Dipsticks
Oil (Engine)........................ 449
Power Steering...................... 367
Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 440
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............. 466
Engine Oil......................... 451
Door Locks............................. 28
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Door Locks, Automatic.................... 30
Door Opener, Garage..................... 242
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................. 363
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water...................... 364
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy.... 290
Electric Rear Window Defrost............... 265
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 97
Electrical Power Outlets................... 254
Electronic Brake Control System............. 373
Anti-Lock Brake System................ 373
Brake Assist System................... 374
Traction Control System................ 373
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses).... 477
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)....204,207
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)............. 375Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC).......................239,281
Emergency Deck Lid Release................ 41
Emergency Trunk Release................... 41
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............. 437
Hazard Warning Flasher............... 422
Jump Starting....................... 433
Overheating........................ 422
Towing............................ 440
Emission Control System Maintenance......... 446
Engine............................... 445
Air Cleaner......................... 452
Block Heater........................ 351
Break-In Recommendations.............. 81
Checking Oil Level................... 449
Compartment....................... 445
Coolant (Antifreeze)................462,491
Cooling........................... 462
526 INDEX
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Door Opener, Garage..................... 242
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................. 363
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water...................... 364
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy.... 290
Electric Rear Window Defrost............... 265
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 97
Electrical Power Outlets................... 254
Electronic Brake Control System............. 373
Anti-Lock Brake System................ 373
Brake Assist System................... 374
Traction Control System................ 373
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses).... 477
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)....204,207
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)............. 375Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC).......................239,281
Emergency Deck Lid Release................ 41
Emergency Trunk Release................... 41
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............. 437
Hazard Warning Flasher............... 422
Jump Starting....................... 433
Overheating........................ 422
Towing............................ 440
Emission Control System Maintenance......... 446
Engine............................... 445
Air Cleaner......................... 452
Block Heater........................ 351
Break-In Recommendations.............. 81
Checking Oil Level................... 449
Compartment....................... 445
Coolant (Antifreeze)................462,491
Cooling........................... 462
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Seatback Release..................... 178
Tilting............................ 169
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)................ 17
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)..........463,491
Selection of Oil......................... 450
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................... 15
Sentry Key Programming................... 17
Sentry Key Replacement................... 16
Service Assistance....................... 513
Service Contract......................... 515
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator).................... 274
Service Manuals........................ 517
Shift Lever Override...................... 438
Shifting............................... 352
Automatic Transmission................ 352
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage.............. 48
Shoulder Belts........................... 43
Side Airbag............................. 65Signals, Turn......................86,189,271
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 363
SmartBeams........................... 186
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 400
Sound System
Kicker............................ 326
Spare Tire..........................395,396
Spark Plugs............................ 491
Specifications
Fuel (Gasoline)...................... 491
Oil ............................... 491
Speed Control (Cruise Control)...........204,207
Speedometer........................... 275
Sport Mode............................ 362
Starting.............................25,347
Automatic Transmission................ 347
Cold Weather....................... 350
Engine Fails to Start.................. 350
Remote............................ 25
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Tilting............................ 169
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)................ 17
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)..........463,491
Selection of Oil......................... 450
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................... 15
Sentry Key Programming................... 17
Sentry Key Replacement................... 16
Service Assistance....................... 513
Service Contract......................... 515
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator).................... 274
Service Manuals........................ 517
Shift Lever Override...................... 438
Shifting............................... 352
Automatic Transmission................ 352
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage.............. 48
Shoulder Belts........................... 43
Side Airbag............................. 65Signals, Turn......................86,189,271
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 363
SmartBeams........................... 186
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 400
Sound System
Kicker............................ 326
Spare Tire..........................395,396
Spark Plugs............................ 491
Specifications
Fuel (Gasoline)...................... 491
Oil ............................... 491
Speed Control (Cruise Control)...........204,207
Speedometer........................... 275
Sport Mode............................ 362
Starting.............................25,347
Automatic Transmission................ 347
Cold Weather....................... 350
Engine Fails to Start.................. 350
Remote............................ 25
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