2014 DODGE CHALLENGER adding oil

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L ..........436
 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L ..........437
 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II . .438
▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap ..................438
 EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS ......................... .439
 REPLACEMENT PARTS ..................440
 DEALER SERVICE ..................... .440
 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ...........441
▫ Engine Oil ......................... .442▫
Engine Oil Filter ..................... .446
▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ................446
▫ Maintenance-Free Battery ...............447
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance .............448
▫ Body Lubrication .....................452
▫ Windshield Wiper Blades ...............452
▫ Adding Washer Fluid ..................453
▫ Exhaust System ..................... .453
▫ Cooling System ..................... .456
▫ Brake System ....................... .462
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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 — 3.6L Engine
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 between the MIN and MAX markings on the
dipstick. Adding 1.0 qt (1.0 L) of oil when the reading is
at the MIN mark will result in a MAX reading on these
engines.
CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aeration or
loss of oil pressure. This could damage your engine.
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Checking Oil Level — 5.7L Engine
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 the “Maintenance Schedule” for further informa-
tion.
NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change in-
tervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve
months, whichever occurs first.
Engine Oil Selection
For best performance and maximum protection under all
types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only
recommends engine oils that are API Certified and meet
the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
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WARNING!
•Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants
approved by the manufacturer for your air condi-
tioning system. Some unapproved refrigerants are
flammable and can explode, injuring you. Other
unapproved refrigerants or lubricants can cause the
system to fail, requiring costly repairs. Refer to
Warranty Information Book, located on the DVD,
for further warranty information.
• The air conditioning system contains refrigerant
under high pressure. To avoid risk of personal
injury or damage to the system, adding refrigerant
or any repair requiring lines to be disconnected
should be done by an experienced technician.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your air conditioning
system as the chemicals can damage your air condi-
tioning components. Such damage is not covered by
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling
R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro-
carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental
Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How-
ever, the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning
service be performed by authorized dealer or other
service facilities using recovery and recycling equipment.
NOTE: Use only manufacturer approved A/C system
PAG compressor oil and refrigerants.
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Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)..........265
Conserving Fuel ......................... .227
Console ............................... .202
Console, Floor .......................... .202
Console, Overhead ....................... .184
Contract, Service ......................... .509
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........460
Cooling System .......................... .456
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............458
Coolant Capacity ...................... .491
Coolant Level ......................... .456
Disposal of Used Coolant .................460
Drain, Flush, and Refill ...................457
Inspection ........................... .461
Points to Remember .....................461
Pressure Cap ......................... .460
Radiator Cap ......................... .460
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .............457
Corrosion Protection ...................... .468Cruise Light
............................ .210
Cupholders ............................ .201
Customer Assistance ...................... .507
Data Recorder, Event .......................72
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights .............168
Daytime Running Lights ....................163
Dealer Service ........................... .440
Deck Lid, Emergency Release .................44
Deck Lid, Power Release .....................43
Defroster, Rear Window .....................203
Defroster, Windshield .......................99
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................169
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................438
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...................166
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) .......................... .442
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... .429
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Fluid, Brake............................ .494
Fluid Capacities ......................... .491
Fluid Leaks ............................ .101
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ..................467
Brake ............................... .463
Cooling System ........................ .456
Engine Oil ........................... .442
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ...........492
Fog Lights ............................. .164
Folding Rear Seat ........................ .157
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................426
Fuel .................................. .371
Adding ............................. .376
Additives ............................ .375
Clean Air ............................ .373
Conserving ........................... .227
Ethanol ............................. .373
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .....................376 Gasoline
............................. .371
Gauge .............................. .210
Materials Added ....................... .375
Methanol ............................ .373
Octane Rating ......................... .371
Requirements ......................... .371
Saver Mode .......................... .227
Specifications ......................... .492
Tank Capacity ......................... .491
Fueling ............................... .376
Fuel Optimizer .......................... .227
Fuel Saver ............................. .227
Fuel System Caution ...................... .377
Fuses ................................. .474
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ............185
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ...................376
Gasoline,

Clean Air ....................... .373
Gasoline (Fuel) .......................... .371
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Vanity Mirrors...........................112
Variance, Compass ....................... .232
Vehicle Certification Label ...................379
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .............6
Vehicle Loading ......................... .344
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ...............7
Vehicle Security Alarm (Security Alarm) ..........19
Vehicle Storage .......................... .282
Viscosity, Engine Oil ...................... .444
Voice Command Commands ........................... .145
System Operation ...................... .143
Voice Recognition System (VR) ................143
Warning Flasher, Hazard ....................399
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .210
Warnings and Cautions .......................6
Warranty Information ..................... .510Washer
Adding Fluid ......................... .453
Washers, Windshield ...................... .168
Washing Vehicle ......................... .469
Water Driving Through ....................... .317
Wheel and Wheel Trim .....................470
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care .................470
Wind Buffeting ............................42
Window Fogging ........................ .282
Windows ................................41
Power ................................41
Windshield Defroster .......................99
Windshield Washers ...................... .168
Fluid ............................... .453
Windshield Wiper Blades ....................452
Windshield Wipers ....................... .168
Wiper Blade Replacement ...................452
Wipers, Intermittent ...................... .169
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