2014 DODGE CHALLENGER SRT check oil

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
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.
424 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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)” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” for further information.
At Each Stop For Fuel
•Check the engine oil level. Refer to “Maintenance
Procedures/Engine Oil” in “Maintaining Your Ve-
hicle” for further information.
• Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once A Month
•
Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or damage.
• Inspect the battery, and clean and tighten the terminals
as required. •
Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and power steering, and add as
needed.
• Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.
At Each Oil Change
• Change the engine oil filter.
• Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for the required maintenance intervals.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 477

Caps, FillerFuel ................................ .383
Oil (Engine) .......................... .425
Power Steering ........................ .331
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................441
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...................98
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ....................385
Car Washes ............................ .449
Cellular Phone .......................... .281
Center High Mounted Stop Light ..............469
Certification Label ........................ .386
Chains, Tire ............................ .369
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .350
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .421
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............97
Checks, Safety ............................97
Child Restraint ............................74
Child Restraints Child Seat Installation .....................92 Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint
.....87
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle
Seat Belt ..............................89
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......81
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .379
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .451
Climate Control ......................... .281
Clock ................................. .245
Cold Weather Operation ....................301
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............280
Compass .............................. .237
Compass Calibration ...................... .238
Compass Variance ........................ .238
Computer, Trip/Travel ..................... .230
Connector UCI................................ .270
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ..........270
Console ............................... .204
508 INDEX

KeyFob...............................33
Remote...............................33
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................33
Door Locks, Automatic ......................35
Door Opener, Garage ...................... .186
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .328
Electrical Power Outlets .....................198
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................110
Electronic Brake Control System ...............339
Anti-Lock Brake System ..................339
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ......459
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........173
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............343
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ........213
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......223
Emergency Deck Lid Release ..................45Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................409
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................392
Jump Starting ......................... .405
Overheating .......................... .392
Towing ............................. .413
Emergency Trunk Release ....................45
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........421
Engine ................................ .419
Air Cleaner .......................... .426
Block Heater ......................... .304
Break-In Recommendations .................96
Checking Oil Level ..................... .424
Compartment ......................... .419
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................437
Cooling ............................. .437
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................98
Fails to Start .......................... .301
Flooded, Starting ...................... .301
510 INDEX

Fuel Requirements..................... .379
Jump Starting ......................... .405
Oil................................. .424
Oil Change Interval ..................... .425
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .425
Oil Selection .......................... .425
Oil Synthetic ......................... .426
Overheating .......................... .392
Starting ............................. .295
Temperature Gauge ..................... .213
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... .425
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............69
Entry System, Illuminated ....................22
Ethanol ............................... .380
Event Data Recorder ........................73
Exhaust Gas Caution ........................98
Exhaust System ...........................98
Exterior Folding Mirrors ....................109
Exterior Lighting ......................... .161Exterior Lights
.......................... .101
Filler Location Fuel ....................... .383
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .426
Air Conditioning ...................... .288
Engine Oil ........................... .426
Engine Oil Disposal .....................426
Flashers Hazard Warning ....................... .392
Turn Signal .......................... .101
Flash-To-Pass ........................... .166
Flooded Engine Starting ....................301
Fluid, Brake ............................ .473
Fluid Capacities ......................... .471
Fluid Leaks ............................ .101
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ..................447
Brake ............................... .444
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INDEX 511

Light Bulbs............................. .101
Lights ................................ .101
Airbag ................................67
Alarm .............................. .220
Anti-Lock ............................ .221
Automatic Headlights ....................162
Brake Assist Warning ....................346
Brake Warning ........................ .218
Bulb Replacement ...................... .465
Center Mounted Stop ....................469
Courtesy/Reading ..................... .166
Cruise .............................. .212
Daytime Running ...................... .163
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .................165
Electronic Throttle Control Warning ..........213
Engine Temperature Warning ...............215
Exterior ............................. .101
Fog ................................ .164
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................392 Headlights
........................... .161
Headlights On Reminder ..................164
Headlights On With Wipers ................162
Headlight Switch ...................... .161
High Beam ........................... .166
High Beam Indicator .....................216
High Beam/Low Beam Select ...............166
Illuminated Entry ........................22
Instrument Cluster ..................... .161
Intensity Control ....................... .167
Interior ............................. .167
License ............................. .469
Lights On Reminder .....................164
Low Fuel ............................ .222
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........222
Map Reading ......................... .166
Oil

Pressure .......................... .216
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ...........168
Passing ............................. .16610
INDEX 515

Electric Remote.........................110
Exterior Folding ....................... .109
Heated ...............................111
Outside ............................. .109
Vanity ...............................111
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................372
Mopar Parts ............................ .422
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .380
Multi-Function Control Lever .................165
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................96
Occupant Restraints ........................46
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ..................63
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ................379
Odometer .............................. .212
Trip ................................ .212
Oil Change Indicator ...................... .229Oil Change Indicator, Reset
..................229
Oil, Engine ............................. .424
Capacity ............................ .471
Change Interval ....................... .425
Checking ............................ .424
Dipstick ............................. .424
Disposal ............................. .426
Filter ............................... .426
Filter Disposal ........................ .426
Materials Added to ..................... .426
Recommendation ...................... .425
Synthetic ............................ .426
Viscosity ............................ .425
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .426
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................420
Operating Precautions ..................... .420
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors ...................109
Overdrive .............................. .318
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INDEX 517