2013 DODGE CHALLENGER SRT checking oil

WARNING!(Continued)
•If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the
engine running, adjust your heating or cooling
controls to force outside air into the vehicle. Set the
blower at high speed.
The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into
the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust
system.
Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust
system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the
vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is
damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the com-
plete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken,
damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open
seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes
to seep into the passenger compartment. In addition,
inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised
for lubrication or oil change. Replace as required.
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle
Seat Belts
Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts,
frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced
immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system.
Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a
collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after
a collision if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor,
torn webbing, etc.). If there is any question regarding belt
or retractor condition, replace the belt.
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CAUTION!(Continued)
•Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids
that protect the performance and durability of your
vehicle and also allow extended maintenance inter-
vals. Do not use chemical flushes in these compo-
nents as the chemicals can damage your engine,
transmission, power steering or air conditioning.
Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty. If a flush is needed because of
component malfunction, use only the specified
fluid for the flushing procedure.
Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must
be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at regular intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time to
check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a
fully warmed engine is shut off.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Maintain
the oil level in the “SAFE” range. Adding 1.0 qt (1.0 L) of
oil when the reading is at the bottom of the “SAFE” range
will result in an oil level at the top of the “SAFE” range
on these engines.
CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aeration or
loss of oil pressure. This could damage your engine.
Change Engine Oil
The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is
time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” for further information.
418 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Caps, FillerFuel ................................ .379
Oil (Engine) .......................... .419
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................433
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...................95
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ....................382
Car Washes ............................ .442
Cellular Phone .......................... .277
Center High Mounted Stop Light ..............461
Certification Label ........................ .382
Chains, Tire ............................ .364
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .346
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .415
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............94
Checks, Safety ............................94
Child Restraint ............................73
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .375
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .444Climate Control
......................... .278
Clock ................................. .242
Cold Weather Operation ....................297
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............277
Compass .............................. .234
Compass Calibration ...................... .234
Compass Variance ........................ .235
Computer, Trip/Travel ..................... .226
Connector UCI................................ .267
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ..........267
Console ............................... .201
Console, Floor .......................... .201
Console, Overhead ....................... .183
Contract, Service ......................... .491
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........433
Cooling System .......................... .430
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............432
Coolant Capacity ...................... .463
500 INDEX

Anti-Lock Brake System..................335
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ......451
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........171
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............339
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ........211
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......221
Emergency Deck Lid Release ..................45
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................403
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................388
Jump Starting ......................... .399
Overheating .......................... .388
Towing ............................. .406
Emergency Trunk Release ....................45
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........415
Engine ................................ .413
Air Cleaner .......................... .420
Block Heater ......................... .300
Break-In Recommendations .................93 Checking Oil Level
..................... .418
Compartment ......................... .413
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................430
Cooling ............................. .430
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................95
Fails to Start .......................... .297
Flooded, Starting ...................... .297
Fuel Requirements ..................... .375
Jump Starting ......................... .399
Oil................................. .418
Oil Change Interval ..................... .418
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .419
Oil Selection .......................... .419
Oil Synthetic ......................... .419
Overheating .......................... .388
Starting ............................. .291
Temperature Gauge ......................211
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... .419
Enhanced

Accident Response Feature ............68
502 INDEX

Capacity............................ .463
Change Interval ....................... .418
Checking ............................ .418
Dipstick ............................. .418
Disposal ............................. .420
Filter ............................... .420
Filter Disposal ........................ .420
Materials Added to ..................... .420
Recommendation ...................... .419
Synthetic ............................ .419
Viscosity ............................ .419
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .420
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................414
Operating Precautions ..................... .414
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors ...................107
Overdrive .............................. .314
Overdrive OFF Switch ..................... .314
Overhead Console ........................ .183Overheating, Engine
...................... .388
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .............4
Paint Care ............................. .442
Panic Alarm ..............................26
Parking Brake ........................... .329
Park Sense System, Rear ....................175
Passing Light ........................... .164
Personal Settings ......................... .236
Pets ....................................93
Pets, Transporting ..........................93
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ..........352
Power Brakes .............................. .332
Deck Lid Release ........................43
Distribution Center (Fuses) ................451
Door Locks ............................33
Mirrors ............................. .108
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ...........196
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