2013 DODGE CHALLENGER power steering

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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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 501

Overdrive OFF Switch..................... .317
Overhead Console ........................ .184
Overheating, Engine ...................... .214
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .............4
Paint Care ............................. .475
Panic Alarm ..............................27
Parking Brake ........................... .326
Park Sense System, Rear ....................176
Passing Light ........................... .167
Personal Settings ......................... .236
Pets ....................................95
Pets, Transporting ..........................95
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ..........350
Power Brakes .............................. .329
Deck Lid Release ........................43
Distribution Center (Fuses) ................483
Door Locks ............................34 Mirrors
..............................110
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ...........198
Seats ............................... .151
Steering ............................. .324
Sunroof ............................. .194
Windows ..............................41
Power Steering Fluid ...................... .498
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts ................58
Preparation for Jacking .....................421
Pretensioners Seat Belts ..............................57
Programmable Electronic Features .............236
Programming
Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry). . .23
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .358
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ...........466
Radio Operation ......................... .280
Radio Remote Controls .....................277
Rear Cupholder ......................... .202
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Side Airbag..............................68
Side View Mirror Adjustment .................109
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) ............287
Signals, Turn ........................... .101
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................366
Snow Tires ............................. .359
Sound System Kicker .............................. .276
Spare Tire .............................. .361
Spark Plugs ............................ .496
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ........................ .496
Oil................................. .496
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................173
Speedometer ............................ .212
Starting .................................29
Automatic Transmission ..................295
Cold Weather ......................... .300Engine Fails to Start
.....................301
Remote ...............................29
Starting and Operating .....................294
Starting Procedures ....................... .294
Steering Column Controls ...................... .166
Column Lock ......................... .172
Power .............................. .324
Tilt Column .......................... .172
Wheel, Tilt ........................... .172
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............277
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .277
Storage ............................... .489
Storage, Vehicle .......................... .286
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... .489
Stuck, Freeing ........................... .432
Sunglasses Storage ....................... .184
Sun Roof .............................. .194
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