2014 DODGE CHALLENGER SRT check engine

•Mixing engine coolant (antifreeze) types is not recom-
mended and can result in cooling system damage. If
HOAT and OAT coolant are mixed in an emergency,
have a authorized dealer drain, flush, and refill with
OAT coolant (conforming to MS-12106) as soon as
possible.
Cooling System Pressure Cap
The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of engine
coolant (antifreeze), and to ensure that engine coolant
(antifreeze) will return to the radiator from the coolant
recovery tank.
The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any
accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces.
WARNING!
• Do not open hot engine cooling system. Never add
engine coolant (antifreeze) when the engine is
overheated. Do not loosen or remove the cap to cool
an overheated engine. Heat causes pressure to
build up in the cooling system. To prevent scalding
or injury, do not remove the pressure cap while the
system is hot or under pressure.
• Do not use a pressure cap other than the one
specified for your vehicle. Personal injury or en-
gine damage may result.
Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant
Used ethylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is
a regulated substance requiring proper disposal. Check
with your local authorities to determine the disposal
rules for your community. To prevent ingestion by ani-
mals or children, do not store ethylene glycol-based
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engine coolant in open containers or allow it to remain in
puddles on the ground. If ingested by a child or pet, seek
emergency assistance immediately. Clean up any ground
spills immediately.
Coolant Level
The coolant bottle provides a quick visual method for
determining that the coolant level is adequate. With the
engine OFF and cold, the level of the coolant in the bottle
should be between the ranges indicated on the bottle.
The radiator normally remains completely full, so there is
no need to remove the radiator cap unless checking for
coolant freeze point or replacing coolant. Advise your
service attendant of this. As long as the engine operating
temperature is satisfactory, the coolant bottle need only
be checked once a month.
When additional coolant is needed to maintain the
proper level, it should be added to the coolant bottle. Do
not overfill.
Points To Remember
NOTE:When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles/
kilometers of operation, you may observe vapor coming
from the front of the engine compartment. This is nor-
mally a result of moisture from rain, snow, or high
humidity accumulating on the radiator and being vapor-
ized when the thermostat opens, allowing hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) to enter the radiator.
If an examination of your engine compartment shows no
evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be
safely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate.
• Do not overfill the coolant expansion bottle.
• Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator and in
the coolant expansion bottle. If engine coolant (anti-
freeze) needs to be added, the contents of the coolant
expansion bottle must also be protected against freez-
ing.
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CAUTION!(Continued)
shudder, and will require more frequent fluid and
filter changes. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and
Genuine Parts” in this section for fluid specifica-
tions.
Special Additives
The manufacturer strongly recommends against using
any special additives in the transmission.
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered
product and its performance may be impaired by supple-
mental additives. Therefore, do not add any fluid addi-
tives to the transmission. The only exception to this
policy is the use of special dyes for diagnosing fluid
leaks. Avoid using transmission sealers as they may
adversely affect seals.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as
the chemicals can damage your transmission compo-
nents. Such damage is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Fluid Level Check
The fluid level is preset at the factory and does not
require adjustment under normal operating conditions.
Routine fluid level checks are not required, therefore the
transmission has no dipstick. Your authorized dealer can
check your transmission fluid level using special service
tools.
If you notice fluid leakage or transmission malfunction,
visit your authorized dealer immediately to have the
transmission fluid level checked. Operating the vehicle
with an improper fluid level can cause severe transmis-
sion damage.
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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