2013 DODGE CHALLENGER parking brake

JUMP-STARTING
• If your vehicle has a discharged battery it
can be jumpstarted using a set of jumper
cables and a battery in another vehicle or
by using a portable battery booster pack.
• Jump-starting can be dangerous if done
improperly so please follow the proce-
dures in this section carefully.
NOTE:
When using a portable battery booster pack
follow the manufacturer’s operating instruc-
tions and precautions.
Preparations for Jump-Start
• The battery is stored under an access
cover in the trunk. Remote battery posts
are located on the right side of the engine compartment for jump-starting.
NOTE:
The remote battery posts are viewed by standing on the right side of the vehicle looking over
the fender.
• Set the parking brake, shift the automatic transmission into PARK and turn the ignition to
LOCK.
• Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electrical accessories.
• If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park the vehicle within the jumper
cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.
Jump-Starting Procedure
• Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable to the remote positive (+) post of the
discharged vehicle.
• Connect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) post of the
booster battery.
• Connect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable to the negative (-) post of the booster
battery.
• Connect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper cable to the remote negative (-) post
of the vehicle with the discharged battery.
• Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery, let the engine idle a few
minutes, and then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in the reverse sequence:
• Disconnect the negative (-) jumper cable from the remote negative (-) post of the vehicle
with the discharged battery.
• Disconnect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable from the negative (-) post of the
booster battery.
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SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE
• If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever
cannot be moved out of the PARK posi-
tion, you can use the following procedure
to temporarily move the shift lever:
• Turn the engine OFF.
• Firmly apply the parking brake.
• Using a small screwdriver or similar
tool, remove the shift lever override
access cover (located to the right of the
shift lever).
• Press and maintain firm pressure on
the brake pedal.
• Insert the screwdriver or similar tool,
into the access port, and push and hold
the override release lever down.
• Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL
position.
• The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL.
• Reinstall the shift lever override access cover.
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Maintenance ChartMileage 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. X X X X X
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals
and replace if necessary.
XX X X X X X
Inspect the rear axle fluid. X X X X
Inspect the manual transmission fluid
(if equipped), add as necessary.XX X X X
Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function. X X X X X X X
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air filter. X X X X X
Replace cabin/air conditioning filter. X X X X X X X
Replace spark plugs (3.6L engine). **X
Replace spark plugs (5.7L engine). ** X X X X X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years
or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes
first.XX
Change the manual transmission fluid
(if equipped) if using your vehicle for any of the
following: Most of your driving is at sustained
speeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C),
driving in dusty conditions, or stop and go driving.XX X X X
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SRT – MAINTENANCE CHART
Miles:
6,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 30,000 36,000 42,000 48,000 54,000 60,000 66,000 72,000 78,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78
Or Kilometers:
10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000 100,000 110,000 120,000 130,000
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.XXXXXXX XXXXXX
Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before scheduled
maintenance.XXXXXXX XXXXXX
If using your vehicle for any of the following:
dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the engine
air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.XXX X X
Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary. X X X X X X
Inspect the CV joints. X X X
Inspect the exhaust system. X X X X
Adjust the parking brake on vehicles equipped
with four wheel disc brakes.XX
Change the manual transmission fluid
(if equipped) if using your vehicle for any of the
following: Most of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C),
driving in dusty conditions, or stop and go driving.XXX
Inspect the manual transmission fluid
(if equipped), add as necessary.XX X
Change the automatic transmission fluid and
filter if using your vehicle for any of the following:
police, taxi, fleet or frequent trailer towing.X
Change the rear axle fluid if using your vehicle for
any of the following: police, taxi, fleet or frequent
trailer towing.X
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