2013 DODGE CHALLENGER coolant

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

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 Maintenance
Replace engine air filter. XX X XX
Replace cabin/air conditioning
filter. XX X X X X X
Replace spark plugs
(3.6L engine). ** X
Replace spark plugs
(5.7L engine). ** XX X X X
Flush and replace the engine
coolant at 10 years or
150,000 miles (240,000 km)
whichever comes first. XX
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 503

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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Caps, FillerFuel ................................ .383
Oil (Engine) .......................... .451
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................466
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...................97
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ....................386
Car Washes ............................ .476
Cellular Phone .......................... .280
Center High Mounted Stop Light ..............494
Certification Label ........................ .386
Chains, Tire ............................ .366
Changing A Flat Tire ...................... .418
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .344
Check
Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . .445
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............97
Checks, Safety ............................97
Child Restraint ............................74
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .380Cleaning
Wheels .............................. .477
Climate Control ......................... .280
Clock ................................. .243
Cold Weather Operation ....................300
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............279
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .361
Compass .............................. .233
Compass Calibration ...................... .234
Compass Variance ........................ .234
Computer, Trip/Travel ..................... .229
Connector UCI................................ .268
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ..........268
Conserving Fuel ......................... .229
Console ............................... .203
Console, Floor .......................... .203
Console, Overhead ....................... .184
Contract, Service ......................... .512
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Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)...........466
Cooling System .......................... .463
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............465
Coolant Capacity ...................... .495
Coolant Level ......................... .463
Disposal of Used Coolant .................467
Drain, Flush, and Refill ...................464
Inspection ........................... .467
Points to Remember .....................468
Pressure Cap ......................... .466
Radiator Cap ......................... .466
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .............464
Corrosion Protection ...................... .475
Cruise Light ............................ .212
Cupholders ............................ .201
Customer Assistance ...................... .509
Data Recorder, Event .......................72
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights .............169Daytime Running Lights
....................164
Dealer Service ........................... .447
Deck Lid, Emergency Release .................45
Deck Lid, Power Release .....................43
Defroster, Rear Window .....................205
Defroster, Windshield .......................99
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................170
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................444
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...................167
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) .......................... .448
Disabled Vehicle Towing ....................435
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................467
Door Locks ..............................33
Door Locks, Automatic ......................35
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .322
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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
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Fuel.................................. .378
Adding ............................. .383
Additives ............................ .382
Clean Air ............................ .380
Conserving ........................... .229
Ethanol ............................. .380
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .....................383
Gasoline ............................. .378
Gauge .............................. .212
Materials Added ....................... .382
Methanol ............................ .380
Octane Rating ......................... .378
Requirements ......................... .378
Saver Mode .......................... .229
Specifications ......................... .496
Tank Capacity ......................... .495
Fueling ............................... .383
Fuel Optimizer .......................... .229
Fuel Saver ............................. .229Fuel System Caution
...................... .384
Fuses ................................. .481
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ...................383
Gasoline, Clean Air ....................... .380
Gasoline (Fuel) .......................... .378
Conserving ........................... .229
Gasoline, Reformulated .....................380
Gauges Coolant Temperature .....................214
Fuel ................................ .212
Odometer ............................ .218
Speedometer ......................... .212
Tachometer ........................... .212
Gear Ranges .............................311
Gear Select Lever Override ..................433
General Information ........................19
Glass Cleaning .......................... .479
Gr
oss Axle Weight Rating ...................387
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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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