2014 DODGE CHALLENGER SRT battery

WARNING!
•Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can
burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid
to contact your eyes, skin, or clothing. Do not lean
over a battery when attaching clamps. If acid
splashes in eyes or on skin, flush the area imme-
diately with large amounts of water.
• Battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep
flame or sparks away from the battery. Do not use
a booster battery or any other booster source with
an output greater than 12 Volts. Do not allow cable
clamps to touch each other.
• Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands
after handling.
• The battery in this vehicle has a vent hose that
should not be disconnected and should only be
replaced with a battery of the same type (vented).
Battery Location
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CAUTION!
•It is essential when replacing the cables on the
battery that the positive cable is attached to the
positive post and the negative cable is attached to
the negative post. Battery posts are marked positive
(+) and negative (-) and are identified on the
battery case. Cable clamps should be tight on the
terminal posts and free of corrosion.
• If a “fast charger” is used while the battery is in the
vehicle, disconnect both vehicle battery cables be-
fore connecting the charger to the battery. Do not
use a “fast charger” to provide starting voltage.
Air Conditioner Maintenance
For best possible performance, your air conditioner
should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer
at the start of each warm season. This service should
include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance
test. Drive belt tension should also be checked at this
time.
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.
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VEHICLE STORAGE
If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21
days, you may want to take these steps to protect your
battery.
•Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
• Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of
service (e.g., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the
air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes
in the fresh air and high blower setting. This will
ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the
possibility of compressor damage when the system is
started again.
REPLACEMENT BULBS
All of the interior bulbs are glass wedge base or glass
cartridge types. Aluminum base bulbs are not approved
and should not be used for replacement.
Interior Bulbs
Bulb Number
Rear Courtesy/Reading
Lamps W5W
Rear Compartment
(Trunk) Lamp 562
Overhead Console Read-
ing Lamps 578
Visor Vanity Lamps A6220
Glove Box Lamp – If
Equipped 194
Door Courtesy 562
Shift Indicator Lamp JKLE14140
Optional Door Map
Pocket/Cupholder LED (Serviced at
Authorized Dealer)
For lighted switches, see your authorized dealer for
replacement instructions.
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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

Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)..........281
Automatic Transmission ....................310
Adding Fluid ......................... .448
Fluid and Filter Changes ..................448
Fluid Change ......................... .448
Fluid Level Check ...................... .447
Fluid Type ........................... .473
Special Additives ...................... .447
Autostick .............................. .318
Auto Unlock, Doors ........................36
Axle Fluid ............................. .473
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) .................473
Battery ................................ .427
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........28
Location ............................. .427
Belts, Seat ...............................49
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................433
B-Pillar Location ......................... .355Brake Assist System
...................... .340
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............339
Brake Fluid ............................ .473
Brake, Parking .......................... .332
Brakes ................................ .336
Brake System ........................... .336
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... .336
Fluid Check .......................... .444
Master Cylinder ....................... .444
Parking ............................. .332
Warning Light ........................ .218
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................310
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle .........96
Brightness, Interior Lights ...................167
Bulb Replacement ........................ .464
Bulbs, Light ............................ .101
Calibration, Compass ..................... .238
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .471
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Reading............................. .166
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .217
Security Alarm ........................ .220
Service .............................. .464
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . .222
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............220
Traction Control ....................... .346
Turn Signal .......................... .101
Vanity Mirror ..........................111
Voltage ............................. .212
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ......212
Loading Vehicle ......................... .385
Capacities ........................... .387
Tires ............................... .355
Locks ..................................33
Automatic Door .........................35
Auto Unlock ...........................36
Door .................................33
Power Door ............................34 Low Tire Pressure System
...................372
Lubrication, Body ........................ .433
Lug Nuts .............................. .393
Maintenance Free Battery ....................427
Maintenance Procedures ....................423
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .476
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .......222
Manual, Service ......................... .501
Manual Transmission ..................... .304
Fluid Level Check ...................... .446
Shift Speeds .......................... .307
Map/Reading Lights ...................... .166
Master Cylinder (Brakes) ....................444
Methanol .............................. .380
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... .230
Mirrors ............................... .108
Automatic Dimming .....................108
Electric Powered ........................110
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Tire Safety Information.....................348
To Open Hood .......................... .159
Towing ............................... .387
24-Hour Towing Assistance ................127
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .413
Recreational .......................... .388
Towing Assistance ........................ .127
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome ...........388
Traction ............................... .327
Traction Control ......................... .340
Trailer Towing .......................... .387
Transmission ........................... .446
Automatic ........................... .310
Fluid ............................... .446
Manual ............................. .304
Shifting ............................. .307
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .28
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . . .23
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) .........23Tread Wear Indicators
..................... .365
Trip Odometer .......................... .212
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid) .......................43
Trunk Release, Emergency ....................45
Trunk Release Remote Control .................43
Turn Signals ............................ .165
UCI Connector .......................... .270
Uconnect® Advanced Phone Connectivity ..............130
Uconnect® 130 Operating Instructions Auxiliary Mode ........253
Operating Instructions CD Mode ............248
Operating Instructions Radio Mode ..........245
Uconnect® 130 With Satellite Radio Playing MP3 Files ...................... .262
Uconnect® phone ........................ .125
Uniform Tire Quality Grades .................503
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . .270
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