2013 DODGE CHALLENGER brake fluid

WARNING!(Continued)
•To avoid contamination from foreign matter or
moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has
been in a tightly closed container. Keep the master
cylinder reservoir cap secured at all times. Brake
fluid in a open container absorbs moisture from the
air resulting in a lower boiling point. This may
cause it to boil unexpectedly during hard or pro-
longed braking, resulting in sudden brake failure.
This could result in a collision.
• Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in
spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts, causing
the brake fluid to catch fire. Brake fluid can also
damage painted and vinyl surfaces, care should be
taken to avoid its contact with these surfaces.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate
the brake fluid. Brake seal components could be
damaged, causing partial or complete brake failure.
This could result in a collision.
Clutch Hydraulic System – Manual Transmission
(If Equipped)
The clutch hydraulic system is fed by a segregated
volume of fluid within the brake system master cylinder
reservoir. In the event of leakage or wear, use only the
manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid. Refer to “Flu-
ids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Maintaining Your
Vehicle” for further information.
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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.
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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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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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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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Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . .223
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)...............220
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............220
Traction Control ....................... .341
Turn Signal .......................... .101
Vanity Mirror ..........................111
Voltage ............................. .213
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ......212
Loading Vehicle ......................... .386
Capacities ........................... .388
Tires ............................... .349
Locks ..................................33
Automatic Door .........................35
Auto Unlock ...........................35
Door .................................33
Power Door ............................34
Low Tire Pressure System ...................368
Lubrication, Body ........................ .458Maintenance Free Battery
....................453
Maintenance Procedures ....................448
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .500
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .......223
Manual, Service ......................... .515
Manual Transmission ..................... .304
Fluid Level Check ...................... .472
Map/Reading Lights ...................... .167
Master Cylinder (Brakes) ....................469
Methanol .............................. .380
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... .229
Mirrors ............................... .108
Automatic Dimming .....................108
Electric Powered ........................110
Electric Remote .........................110
Exterior Folding ........................110
Heated ...............................111
Outside ............................. .109
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