2014 DODGE CHALLENGER cooling

- Engine Temperature Warning Light
This light warns of an overheated engine condition.
If the light turns on or flashes continuously while driving, safely pull over and stop the
vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and
idle the vehicle. If the temperature reading does not return to normal, turn the engine off
immediately.
We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the
vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by steam
or boiling coolant.
BRAKE- Brake Warning Light
The Brake Warning light illuminates when there is either a system malfunction or the
parking brake is applied. If the light is on and the parking brake is not applied, it indicates a
possible brake hydraulic malfunction, brake booster problem or an Anti-Lock Brake System
problem.
Please have your vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system may
have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have a collision. Have the
vehicle checked immediately.
- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Certain conditions, such as a loose or missing gas cap, poor fuel quality, etc., may
illuminate the MIL after engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light stays on
through several typical driving cycles. In most situations, the vehicle will drive normally and
not require towing.
If the MIL flashes when the engine is running, serious conditions may exist that could lead
to immediate loss of power or severe catalytic converter damage. We recommend you do
not operate the vehicle. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light
This light indicates the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is off.
– Sport Shifting
This light will illuminate whenSPORT MODEis selected. This mode provides performance
based transmission shifting depending on the driver requested throttle position.
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Vehicles Not Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go™
• Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (do not start the engine.)
• Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within 10 seconds.
• Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position.
NOTE:
If the indicator message illuminates when you start the vehicle, the oil change indicator
system did not reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure.
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the
appropriate action:
• On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, shift the transmission to NEUTRAL, but do not increaseengine idle speed.
NOTE:
There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition:
• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
• You can also turn the temperature control to maximum heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a supplement to the
radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge
reads HOT (H), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner
turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on
HOT (H), and you hear continuous chimes, turn the engine off immediately, and call for
service.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your
radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when
the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
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WARNING!
• When temperatures are below the freezing point, electrolyte in a discharged batterymay freeze. Do not attempt jump-starting because the battery could rupture or
explode and cause personal injury. Battery temperature must be brought above
freezing point before attempting a jump-start.
• Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is on. You can be injured by moving fan blades.
• Remove any metal jewelry, such as watch bands or bracelets, that might make an
inadvertent electrical contact. You could be severely injured.
• Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin or eyes and generate hydrogen
gas which is flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or sparks away from the
battery.
• Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection and personal injury could result.
• Failure to follow this procedure could result in personal injury or property damage due to battery explosion.
• Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-)of the discharged battery. The
resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode and could result in
personal injury.
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE
• If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be moved out of the PARK posi-
tion, you can use the following procedure
to temporarily move the shift lever:
1. Turn the engine OFF.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake.
3. Using a small screwdriver or similar tool, remove the shift lever override
access cover (located to the right of
the shift lever).
4. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.
5. Insert the screwdriver or similar tool, into the access port, and push and
hold the override release lever down.
6. Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position.
7. The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL.
8. Reinstall the shift lever override access cover.
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ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine
Part Capacities
Automatic Transmission – If
Equipped We recommend you
onlyuse
MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Failure to use ATF+4® fluid may affect the function or
performance of your trans- mission. –
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use
MOPAR® DOT 3, SAE J1703. If DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake fluid
is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. –
CAUTION!
• Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than specified Organic Additive Technol-
ogy (OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine damage and may de-
crease corrosion protection. Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant is
different and should not be mixed with Hybrid Organic Additive Technology (HOAT)
engine coolant (antifreeze) or any “globally compatible” coolant (antifreeze). If a
non-OAT engine coolant (antifreeze) is introduced into the cooling system in an
emergency, the cooling system will need to be drained, flushed, and refilled with
fresh OAT coolant (conforming to MS-12106), by an authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
• Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not
use additional rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not be compatible
with the radiator engine coolant and may plug the radiator.
• This vehicle has not been designed for use with propylene glycol-based engine
coolant (antifreeze). Use of propylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is not
recommended.
E-85 FLEXIBLE FUEL — (3.6L ENGINE ONLY)
Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
CAUTION!
Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label or a yellow gas cap can operate on E-85.
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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 off-road conditions
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Air BagAdvanceFrontAirBag ........15
AirBags................15
Air Bag Warning Light .........15
FrontAirBag .............15
Rollover ................15
SideAirBags .............15
Side Impacts .............15
Airbag Light ................87
Air Conditioning .............30
Air Recirculation .............30
Alarm Vehicle Security Alarm ........13
Alarm (Security Alarm) ..........13
Anti-Lock Warning Light .........87
Arming System (Security Alarm) .....13
Assistance Towing ............84
Audio Jack ............37,40,45
Audio Settings ............36,39
Audio Systems (Radio) ..........36
Automatic Headlights ..........25
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . .30
Automatic Transmission Autostick .............28,80
Fluid Type ..............112
Autostick ...............28,80
AxleFluid................ .112
BrakeFluid............... .112
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle .................23
Bulb Replacement ............130
Calibration, Compass ...........73
CD (Compact Disc) Player .......37,40
Change Oil Indicator ...........88
ChangingAFlatTire...........90
Charging System Light ..........87
Child Restraints CarSeat................16
Child Restraints ............16
Child Seat Installation .........17
Installing Child Restraints Using The
Vehicle Seat Belt ...........17
Lower Anchors And Tethers For
Children ............16,17,18
Using The Top Tether Anchorage. .17, 18
ChildSeat.................17 ClimateControl..............30
Clock Setting
...........36,38,41
Cluster Warning/Indicator Lights Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light .....87
Charging System Light ........87
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)
Indicator Light ............87
Engine Temperature Warning Light..86
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) . . .86
Oil Pressure Warning Light ......87
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)Light .............84
Compass Calibration ...........73
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ..........112
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ......26
Cruise Light ................26
Customer Assistance ..........131
Defects, Reporting ............132
Dimmer Control ..............25
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ........25
Disabled Vehicle Towing .........84
Disarming, Security System .......14
DoorLocks.................8
DriverCockpit ...............4
ECO....................73
Electronics
Your Vehicle's Sound System. . .34, 35
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ............26
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .....84
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator ................86
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ..................87
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)..............72,73,82
Emergency, In Case of Brake Warning Light .........86
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck . . . .106
Jacking ................90
JumpStarting............102
Overheating .............89
Towing ................84
Emergency Key ..............8
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