2016 DODGE CHALLENGER oil level

Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle
is operated in a dusty and off road environment or is
operated predominately at idle or only very low engine
RPM’s. 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 chart for the required mainte-
nance 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 8
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 601

Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle
is operated in a dusty and off road environment or is
operated predominately at idle or only very low engine
RPM’s. 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 chart for the required mainte-
nance 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 8
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 603

Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change
indicator message will illuminate. This means that ser-
vice is required for your vehicle. Have your vehicle
serviced as soon as possible, within the next 500 miles
(805 km).
NOTE:
•The oil change indicator message will not monitor the
time since the last oil change. Change your vehicle’s oil
if it has been six months since your last oil change,
even if the oil change indicator message is NOT
illuminated.
• Change your engine oil more often if you drive your
vehicle off-road for an extended period of time.
• Under no circumstances should oil change intervals
exceed 6,000 miles (10,000 km) or six months, which-
ever comes first. 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 “Driver Informa-
tion Display (DID)” 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.
608 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

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.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 609

Electronic Roll Mitigation.................426
Traction Control System ...................420
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ......567
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ..................155, 156, 160
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............421
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ........239
Emergency Deck Lid Release ..................44
Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................514
Jacking .............................. .501
Jump Starting ..................... .510, 512
Overheating .......................... .487
Towing ....................... .518, 519, 520
Emergency Trunk Release ....................44
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........529
Engine ............................. .525, 526
Air Cleaner .......................... .539
Block Heater ......................... .387Break-In Recommendations
.................92
Checking Oil Level ..................... .532
Compartment ...................524, 525, 526
Compartment Identification ................524
Coolant (Antifreeze) ........549, 589, 590, 592, 595
Cooling ............................. .549
Exhaust Gas Caution ..................95, 465
Fails To Start ......................... .386
Flooded, Starting ...................... .386
Fuel Requirements ..................... .459
Jump Starting ..................... .510, 512
Oil .......532, 585, 586, 587, 588, 589, 590, 592, 595
Oil Change Interval ..................... .533
Oil Filler Cap ...................... .535, 536
Oil Filter ............................ .538
Oil Selection ..........533, 534, 585, 586, 587, 588
Oil Synthetic ......................... .538
Overheating .......................... .487
Starting ............................. .380
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INDEX 631

Engine Oil Viscosity....................535, 536
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ...................535
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............68
Entry System, Illuminated ....................22
Ethanol ............................... .462
Event Data Recorder ........................72
Exhaust Gas Caution ....................95, 465
Exhaust System ....................... .95, 546
Exterior Folding Mirrors ....................114
Exterior Lighting ......................... .139
Exterior Lights ............................99
Filler Location Fuel ....................... .465
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .539
Air Conditioning ....................351, 543
Engine Oil ...............538, 589, 590, 592, 595
Engine Oil Disposal .....................538
Flashers ............................... .487Hazard Warning
....................... .487
Turn Signal ..................... .99, 144, 254
Flash-To-Pass ........................... .145
Flooded Engine Starting ....................386
Fluid, Brake .............589, 591, 593, 594, 596, 597
Fluid Capacities ................585, 586, 587, 588
Fluid Leaks ..............................99
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ..................558
Brake ............................... .555
Cooling System ........................ .549
Engine Oil ........................... .532
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ...........589
Fog Lights ............................. .143
Folding Rear Seat ........................ .136
Forward Collision Warning ..................184
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................514
Fuel .................................. .459
Adding ............................. .465
632 INDEX