2013 DODGE CHALLENGER coolant temperature

•Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the
system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low
tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for
approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will
continue each time the vehicle is restarted as long as the malfunction exists.
•When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or
signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons,
including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that
prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale
after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the replacement or
alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.
NOTE:
Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per 12° F (7° C) of air temperature
change. Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially in the
Winter. Example: If garage temperature is 68°F (20°C) and the outside temperature is 32°F
(0°C), then the cold tire inflation pressure should be increased by 3 psi (21 kPa), which equals
1 psi (7 kPa) for every 12°F (7°C) for this outside temperature condition.
CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. TPMS
pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle.
Undesirable system operation or sensor damage may result when using replacement
equipment that is not of the same size, type, and/or style. Aftermarket wheels can cause
sensor damage. Do not use tire sealant from a can, or balance beads if your vehicle is
equipped with a TPMS, as damage to the sensors may result.
- Engine Temperature Warning Light
• This light warns of an overheated engine condition.
• If the light turns on or flashes continuously while driving, safely pull over and stop the
vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and
idle the vehicle. If the temperature reading does not return to normal, turn the engine off
immediately.
• We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the
vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by steam
or boiling coolant. You may want to call an authorized dealer for service if your vehicle
overheats.
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IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
• In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking
the appropriate action.
• On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, place the transmission in NEUTRAL, but do not increase
engine idle speed.
NOTE:
There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition:
• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C system adds heat to the engine
cooling system and turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
• You can also turn the temperature control to maximum heat, the mode control to floor
and the blower control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a supplement to the
radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge
reads HOT (H), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner
turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on
HOT (H), and you hear continuous chimes, turn the engine off immediately, and call for
service.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your
radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when
the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
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Airbag...................14
Air Conditioning.............29
Alarm (Security Alarm)..........13
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) . .13
Automatic Headlights..........24
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . .29
Automatic Transmission
Autostick.............26,74
Fluid Type..............106
Autostick...............26,74
AxleFluid ................106
Belts, Seat.................13
BrakeFluid................106
Break-In Recommendations,
New Vehicle..............22
Bulb Replacement............122
Calibration, Compass...........67
Change Oil Indicator...........81
ChangingAFlatTire...........84
Child Restraint..............15
Child Restraint Tether Anchors......15
ClimateControl..............29
Compass Calibration...........67
Cooling System
Coolant Capacity..........106
Cruise Control (Speed Control)......25
Cruise Light................25
Customer Assistance..........123
Defects, Reporting............124
DimmerControl..............24
Dimmer Switch, Headlight........24
Disarming, Theft System.........13
ECO....................67
Electronics
Your Vehicle's Sound System....32
Electronic Speed Control
(Cruise Control)............25
Electronic Vehicle Information
Center(EVIC) ...........67, 68
Emergency, In Case of
Brake Warning Light.........80
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck. . . .100
Jacking................84JumpStarting ............96
Overheating.............83
Engine
Break-In Recommendations.....22
Compartment ............103
JumpStarting ............96
Oil Selection.............106
Overheating.............83
Starting..............11, 12
Stopping..............11, 12
Event Data Recorder...........101
Exterior Lights..............122
Flat Tire Changing............84
Fluid Capacities.............106
Fluids ..................106
FogLights.................24
Folding Rear Seat.............20
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.........100
Front Heated Seats............20
Fuel
Filler Cap (Gas Cap)..........81
Specifications
............106
Fuse ...................118
Fuses...................118
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®)....69
Headlights
Automatic ..............24
Dimmer Switch............24
HighBeam ..............23
Heated Seats...............20
High Beam/Low Beam Select
(Dimmer) Switch............23
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener)....69
Hood Release..............102
Instrument Cluster
Indicators...............7
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights....6
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)....23
Introduction................2
iPod®/USB/MP3 Control.........66
Bluetooth Streaming Audio.....66
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