2014 DODGE CHARGER check oil

case fluid level, remove the fill/inspection plug. The
fluid level should be even with the bottom of the hole.
Use this plug to add fluid as required.
The front differential fill plug is located on the outer
cover near the halfshaft attachment. To inspect the differ-
ential fluid level, remove the fill plug. The fluid level
should be even with or slightly below the bottom of the
hole.
Fluid Changes
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
maintenance intervals.
Rear Axle
For normal service, periodic fluid level checks are not
required. When the vehicle is serviced for other reasons
the exterior surfaces of the axle assembly should be
inspected. If gear oil leakage is suspected inspect thefluid level. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine
Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further informa-
tion.
Fluid Level Check
Check the fluid level by removing the fill plug on the
axle. The fluid level should be at the bottom of the fill
hole. Add fluid, if necessary, to maintain the proper level.
Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in
“Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information.
Change Axle Fluid
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
maintenance intervals.
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion
Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo-
graphic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roads
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Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle
is operated in a dusty and off road environment. This
type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
•Check engine oil level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of irregular wear,
even if it occurs before your next scheduled service.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and power steering and fill as needed.
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights 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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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 593

Automatic Door Locks......................32
Automatic Headlights ..................... .218
Automatic Oil Change Indicator ...............334
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........382
Automatic Transmission ....................400
Adding Fluid ......................... .563
Autostick ............................ .417
Fluid and Filter Changes ..................563
Fluid Change ......................... .563
Fluid Level Check ...................... .561
Fluid Type ........................... .590
Special Additives ...................... .562
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode .......408
Autostick .............................. .417
Auto Unlock, Doors ........................32
Auto Up Power Windows ....................40
Axle Fluid ............................. .590
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) .................590Battery
................................ .543
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........25
Location ............................. .543
Remote Battery Replacement ................25
Transmitter Battery Replacement .............25
Belts, Seat ...............................48
Bluetooth® Connecting To A Particular Mobile Phone Or Audio
Device After Pairing .....................154
Connect Or Disconnect Link Between the Uconnect®
Phone And Mobile Phone .................141
Pair (Link) Uconnect® Phone To A Mobile
Phone .............................. .128
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................548
B-Pillar Location ......................... .447
Brake Assist System ...................... .432
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............431
Brake Fluid ............................ .590
Brake, Parking .......................... .426
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Brake System........................... .559
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... .429
Fluid Check .......................... .559
Master Cylinder ....................... .559
Parking ............................. .426
Warning Light ........................ .320
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................399
Brightness, Interior Lights ...................225
Bulb Replacement ........................ .583
Bulbs, Light ............................ .100
Camera, Rear ........................... .277
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .588
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) .......................... .541
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................556
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...................96
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ....................488 Car Washes
............................ .565
Cellular Phone .......................... .373
Certification Label ........................ .488
Chains, Tire ............................ .463
Changing A Flat Tire ...................... .508
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .441
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .317
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............96
Checks, Safety ............................96
Child Restraint ............................73
Child Restraints Child Seat Installation .....................91
Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint .....86
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat
Belt ..................................88
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......81
Child Safety Locks .........................33
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .478
612 INDEX

Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . . .324
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Setup
Menu............................... .324
EVIC Display ......................... .326
EVIC Messages ........................ .324
Remote Start ...........................29
Emergency Deck Lid Release ..................44
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................521
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................505
Jacking .............................. .508
Jump Starting ......................... .517
Overheating .......................... .505
Towing ............................. .527
Emergency Trunk Release ....................44
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........535
Engine ................................ .534
Air Cleaner .......................... .543
Block Heater ......................... .396Break-In Recommendations
.................95
Checking Oil Level ..................... .538
Compartment ......................... .533
Compartment Identification ................533
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................552
Cooling ............................. .552
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................96
Fails to Start .......................... .395
Flooded, Starting ...................... .395
Fuel Requirements ..................... .477
Jump Starting ......................... .517
Oil................................. .538
Oil Change Interval ..................... .334
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .541
Oil Selection .......................... .540
Oil Synthetic ......................... .542
Overheating .......................... .505
Starting ............................. .392
Temperature Gauge ..................... .323
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Engine Oil Viscosity...................... .541
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ...................541
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............69
Entry System, Illuminated ....................21
Ethanol ............................... .478
Event Data Recorder ........................72
Exhaust Gas Caution ........................96
Exhaust System ...........................96
Exterior Folding Mirrors ....................110
Exterior Lighting ......................... .217
Exterior Lights .......................... .100
Filler Location Fuel ....................... .318
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .543
Air Conditioning ...................... .385
Engine Oil ........................... .542
Engine Oil Disposal .....................542 Flashers
Hazard Warning ....................... .505
Turn Signal .......................... .100
Flash-To-Pass ........................... .223
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ........................ .484
Engine Oil ........................... .483
Fuel Requirements ..................... .482
Maintenance .......................... .484
Replacement Parts ...................... .484
Starting ............................. .484
Flooded Engine Starting ....................395
Floor Console ........................... .303
Fluid, Brake ............................ .590
Fluid Capacities ......................... .588
Fluid Leaks ............................ .100
Fluid Level Checks ....................... .564
Automatic Transmission ..................562
Brake ............................... .559
616 INDEX

Maintenance Procedures....................538
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .592
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .......317
Manual, Service ......................... .605
Master Cylinder (Brakes) ....................559
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ...............211
Memory Seat ............................211
Memory Seats and Radio ....................211
Methanol .............................. .478
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... .337
Mirrors ............................... .108
Automatic Dimming .....................108
Electric Powered ........................111
Electric Remote .........................111
Exterior Folding ........................110
Heated ...............................112
Outside ............................. .109
Rearview ............................ .108
Vanity ...............................112 Mode
Fuel Saver ........................... .335
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................466
Mopar Parts ............................ .537
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .478
Multi-Function Control Lever .................222
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................95
Occupant Restraints ........................44
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ..................62
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ................477
Odometer .............................. .315
Oil Change Indicator ...................... .315
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..................315
Oil, Engine ............................. .538
Capacity ............................ .588
Change Interval ....................... .334
622 INDEX

Checking............................ .538
Dipstick ............................. .538
Disposal ............................. .542
Filter ............................... .542
Filter Disposal ........................ .542
Identification Logo ..................... .540
Materials Added to ..................... .542
Recommendation ...................... .540
Synthetic ............................ .542
Viscosity ............................ .541
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .542
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................535
Operating Precautions ..................... .535
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors ...................109
Overdrive .............................. .416
Overdrive OFF Switch ..................... .416
Overheating, Engine ...................... .323Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual)
.............4
Paint Care ............................. .564
Panic Alarm ..............................24
Parking Brake ........................... .426
ParkSense® System, Rear ....................269
Passing Light ........................... .223
Passive Entry .............................34
Pedals, Adjustable ........................ .235
Pets ....................................95
Pets, Transporting ..........................95
Phone (Pairing) .......................... .153
Phone (Uconnect®) ....................... .123
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ..........448
Power Deck Lid Release ........................42
Distribution Center (Fuses) ................576
Door Locks ............................31
Mirrors ..............................111
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