2013 DODGE CHALLENGER brake

Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Manual Transmission – If Equipped We recommend you use MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic Transmission
Fluid.
Automatic Transmission – If Equipped Use only MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Failure to use ATF+4® fluid may affect the function or performance of your transmission. We recommend MOPAR® ATF+4® fluid.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR® DOT 3, SAE J1703. If DOT 3 brake
fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable.
Power Steering Reservoir We recommend you use MOPAR® Hydraulic Fluid or equivalent meeting MS-11655, such as Fuchs EG ZH 3044 or Pentosin CHF 11s.
Rear Axle – 3.6L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR® Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W140 (API GL-5).
Rear Axle – 5.7L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR® Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W90 (API GL-5) with MOPAR® Friction Modifier — Hypoid Gear Additive.
498 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

NOTE:Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve months,
whichever comes first.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
• Check engine oil level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
• Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual
wear or damage
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission as
needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
Required Maintenance Intervals.
Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following
page for the required maintenance intervals.At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
•Change oil and filter
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregu-
lar wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator
system turns on.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required
• Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped
with dipstick
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses
and park brake
• Inspect engine cooling system protection and
hoses
• Inspect exhaust system
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or
off-road conditions
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Maintenance Chart
Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV joints. XX X XX
Inspect front suspension, tie rod
ends, boot seals and replace if
necessary. XXX X X X X
Inspect the rear axle fluid. X XX X
Inspect the manual transmission
fluid (if equipped), add as neces-
sary. XX
X X X
Inspect the brake linings, parking
brake function. XXX X X X X
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S502 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

About Your Brakes....................... .326
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ................330
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ............465
Adding Fuel ............................ .383
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... .459
Additives, Fuel .......................... .382
Airbag ..................................59
Airbag Deployment ........................69
Airbag Light .............................66
Airbag Maintenance ........................71
Airbag, Side ..............................62
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ................63
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .453
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................455
Air Conditioning Filter .....................287
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ..............288
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................455
Air Conditioning System ....................280
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .356Alarm Light
............................ .220
Alarm, Panic .............................27
Alarm (Security Alarm) ......................19
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................19
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............7
Antenna, Satellite Radio .....................265
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..................464
Disposal ............................. .467
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................330
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................222
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ..........19
Appearance Care ........................ .475
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ...........19
Assistance Towing ........................ .127
Auto Down Power Windows ..................42
Automatic Dimming Mirror ..................108
Automatic Door Locks ......................35
Automatic Headlights ..................... .163
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........280
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Automatic Transmission....................310
Adding Fluid ......................... .474
Autostick ............................ .318
Fluid and Filter Changes ..................474
Fluid Change ......................... .474
Fluid Level Check ...................... .473
Fluid Type ........................... .472
Special Additives ...................... .473
Autostick .............................. .318
Auto Unlock, Doors ........................35
Axle Fluid ............................. .498
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) .................498
Battery ................................ .453
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........28
Location ............................. .453
Belts, Seat ...............................49
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................458
B-Pillar Location ......................... .349Brake Assist System
...................... .334
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............332
Brake Fluid ............................ .498
Brake, Parking .......................... .326
Brakes ................................ .329
Brake System ........................... .329
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... .330
Fluid Check .......................... .469
Master Cylinder ....................... .469
Parking ............................. .326
Warning Light ........................ .219
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................310
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle .........96
Brightness, Interior Lights ...................168
Bulb Replacement ........................ .489
Bulbs, Light ............................ .101
Calibration, Compass ..................... .234
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .495
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Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy......229
Electrical Power Outlets .....................198
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................110
Electronic Brake Control System ...............332
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ......483
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........173
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............337
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ........213
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......224
Emergency Deck Lid Release ..................45
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................432
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................406
Jacking .............................. .418
Jump Starting ......................... .427
Overheating .......................... .406
Towing ............................. .435
Emergency Trunk Release ....................45 Emission Control System Maintenance
..........445
Engine ................................ .443
Air Cleaner .......................... .453
Block Heater ......................... .303
Break-In Recommendations .................96
Checking Oil Level ..................... .448
Compartment ......................... .442
Compartment Identification ................442
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................463
Cooling ............................. .463
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................97
Fails to Start .......................... .301
Flooded, Starting ...................... .301
Fuel Requirements ..................... .378
Jump Starting ......................... .427
Oil................................. .448
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .451
Oil Selection .......................... .450
Oil Synthetic ......................... .452
524 INDEX

Overheating.......................... .406
Starting ............................. .294
Temperature Gauge ..................... .214
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... .451
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ...................451
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............69
Entry System, Illuminated ....................22
Ethanol ............................... .380
Event Data Recorder ........................72
Exhaust Gas Caution ........................97
Exhaust System ...........................97
Exterior Folding Mirrors ....................110
Exterior Lighting ......................... .162
Exterior Lights .......................... .101
Filler Location Fuel ....................... .383
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .453
Air Conditioning ...................... .287Engine Oil
........................... .452
Engine Oil Disposal .....................452
Flashers Hazard Warning ....................... .406
Turn Signal .......................... .101
Flash-To-Pass ........................... .167
Flooded Engine Starting ....................301
Fluid, Brake ............................ .498
Fluid Capacities ......................... .495
Fluid Leaks ............................ .101
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ..................473
Brake ............................... .469
Cooling System ........................ .463
Engine Oil ........................... .448
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ...........496
Fog Lights ............................. .165
Folding Rear Seat ........................ .158
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................432
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Automatic Headlights....................163
Brake Assist Warning ....................341
Brake Warning ........................ .219
Bulb Replacement ...................... .490
Center Mounted Stop ....................494
Courtesy/Reading ..................... .167
Cruise .............................. .212
Daytime Running ...................... .164
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .................166
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator .....341
Electronic Throttle Control Warning ..........213
Engine Temperature Warning ...............215
Exterior ............................. .101
Fog ................................ .165
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................406
Headlights ........................... .162
Headlights On Reminder ..................165
Headlights On With Wipers ................163
Headlight Switch ...................... .162High Beam
........................... .167
High Beam Indicator .....................217
High Beam/Low Beam Select ...............167
Illuminated Entry ........................22
Instrument Cluster ..................... .162
Intensity Control ....................... .168
Interior ............................. .168
License ............................. .494
Lights On Reminder .....................165
Low Fuel ............................ .223
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........223
Map Reading ......................... .167
Oil Pressure .......................... .217
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ...........169
Passing ............................. .167
Reading ............................. .167
Seat

Belt Reminder ..................... .217
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ...............220
Service .............................. .489
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