2013 DODGE CHALLENGER oil temperature

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Warning Lights
- Low Fuel Warning Light
- Charging System Light**
- Oil Pressure Warning Light**
- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light**
- Air Bag Warning Light**
- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light
- Engine Temperature Warning Light
- Seat Belt Reminder Light
BRAKE- Brake Warning Light**
- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)**
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light*
(See page 78 for more information.)
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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•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.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change indicator system. The oil change
indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled
maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indicator message will illuminate.
This means that service is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions such as frequent
short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or cold ambient temperatures, and E85 fuel usage
will influence when the “Change Oil” or “Oil Change Required” message is displayed.
Severe Operating Conditions can cause the change oil message to illuminate as early as
3,500 miles (5,600 km) since last reset. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible,
within the next 500 miles (805 km).
On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) equipped vehicles, “Oil Change Required”
will be displayed in the EVIC and a single chime will sound, indicating that an oil change is
necessary.
On Non-EVIC equipped vehicles, “Change Oil” will flash in the instrument cluster odometer
and a single chime will sound, indicating that an oil change is necessary.
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the
scheduled oil change. If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than your
authorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under
“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Required” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” or under “Instrument Cluster Description/Odometer/Trip Odometer” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or
twelve months, whichever comes first.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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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
INDEX
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Jacking Instructions...........86
Jack Location..............84
Jack Operation..............86
JumpStarting ..............96
KeyFob...................8
Key Fob Programmable Features.....68
Keyless Enter-N-Go............9
Lock/Unlock.............10
Starting/Stopping .........11, 12
Lane Change Assist...........23
Lap/Shoulder Belts............13
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether
for CHildren)..............15
Lights
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) . . .78
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description)..............6
Maintenance Record.........114, 117
Maintenance Schedule.......110, 115
Malfunction Indicator Light
(CheckEngine) ............80
MOPAR® Accessories..........125
Navigation Voice Prompt Volume. . .44, 54
New Vehicle Break-In Period.......22
OilChangeIndicator ...........81
Oil Change Indicator, Reset........81
Oil, Engine
Capacity...............106
Outlet
Power .................72
Overheating, Engine...........83
Placard, Tire and Loading Information. .121
Power
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)...72
Seats .................18
Steering...............106
Power Sunroof..............30
Preparation for Jacking.........86
Programmable Electronic
Features..............68,76Rain Sensitive Wiper System.......23
Rear Seat, Folding............20
Recreational Towing...........73
Remote Starting System..........9
Replacement Bulbs...........122
Reporting Safety Defects........124
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck......100
Schedule, Maintenance.........110
Seat Belts.................13
Seats...................18
Adjustment..............18
Heated................20
Power .................18
Rear Folding.............20
Security Against Theft..........13
Shift Lever Override............98
Signals, Turn...............23
SpareTire.................84
Spark Plugs...............106
Speed Control
Accel/Decel.............25
Cancel................25
Resume ...............25
Set ..................25
Starting
Remote ................9
Steering
Tilt Column..............21
Steering Wheel Audio Controls......60
Stuck, Freeing..............100
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) . .29
Theft System Arming...........13
Theft System Disarming.........13
Tilt Steering Column...........21
TIREFIT..................90
Tires
Air Pressure.............121
Changing.............84,86
Flat Changing............84
Jacking................86
SpareTire ..............84
Towing...................73
Disabled Vehicle...........99
Recreational.............73
INDEX
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