2014 DODGE CHALLENGER steering

Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Manual Transmission – If Equipped We recommend you use MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic Transmission
Fluid.
Automatic Transmission – If Equipped Use only ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Failure to use ATF+4® fluid may affect the function or performance of
your transmission. We recommend MOPAR® ATF+4® fluid.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR® DOT 3, SAE J1703. If DOT 3 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable.
Power Steering Reservoir We recommend you use MOPAR® Hydraulic Fluid or equivalent meeting MS-11655, such as Fuchs EG ZH 3044 or Pentosin CHF 11s.
Rear Axle – 3.6L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR® Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W140 (API GL-5).
Rear Axle – 5.7L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR® Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W90 (API GL-5) with MOPAR® Friction Modifier — Hypoid Gear Additive.
494 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle
is operated in a dusty and off road environment. This
type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
•Check engine oil level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of irregular wear,
even if it occurs before your next scheduled service.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and power steering and fill 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 irregular
wear, even if it occurs before your next scheduled service
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required
• 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
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 497

Seats............................... .150
Steering ............................. .319
Sunroof ............................. .193
Windows ..............................41
Power Steering Fluid ...................... .494
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts ................57
Preparation for Jacking .....................415
Pretensioners Seat Belts ..............................56
Programmable Electronic Features .............234
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) . .23
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .351
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ...........460
Radio Operation ......................... .276
Radio Remote Controls .....................274
Rear Cupholder ......................... .201
Rear ParkSense System .....................176
Rear Seat, Folding ........................ .157Rear Window Defroster
.....................203
Rear Window Features .....................203
Recorder, Event Data .......................72
Recreational Towing ...................... .393
Reformulated Gasoline .....................373
Refrigerant ............................. .449
Release, Hood ........................... .159
Reminder, Lights On ...................... .164
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................56
Remote Control Starting System .........................29
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ..................23
Arm The Alarm .........................20
Programming Additional Key Fobs ...........19
Programming Additional Transmitters .........19
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .........274
Remote Starting System ......................29
Remote Trunk Release .......................43
Replacement Bulbs ....................... .484
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Cold Weather......................... .296
Engine Fails to Start .....................296
Remote ...............................29
Starting and Operating .....................290
Starting Procedures ....................... .290
Steering Column Controls ...................... .165
Column Lock ......................... .171
Power .............................. .319
Tilt Column .......................... .171
Wheel, Tilt ........................... .171
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............274
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .274
Storage ............................... .484
Storage, Vehicle .......................... .282
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... .484
Stuck, Freeing ........................... .426
Sunglasses Storage ....................... .185
Sun Roof .............................. .193Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag
..........58
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... .445
System, Remote Starting .....................29
Tachometer ............................. .210
Telescoping Steering Column .................171
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........276
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant ............211
Tilt Steering Column ...................... .171
Time Delay, Headlight ..................... .162
Tire and Loading Information Placard ...........343
TIREFIT ............................... .400
Tire Markings ........................... .336
Tires ................................. .101
Aging (Life of Tires) .....................357
Air Pressure .......................... .348
Chains .............................. .359
Changing ............................ .412
Compact Spare ........................ .354
532 INDEX