2016 DODGE CHALLENGER check engine light

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

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

Alarm (Security Alarm)..................19, 235
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................19
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .....550, 585, 586, 587, 588
Disposal ............................. .553
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................414
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................250
Appearance Care ........................ .560
Arming System (Security Alarm) ...............19
Assist, Hill Start ......................... .417
Auto Down Power Windows ..................41
Automatic Door Locks ......................34
Automatic Headlights ..................... .140
Automatic High Beams .....................140
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) .......340, 348
Automatic Transmission ..............394, 558, 559
Adding Fluid ......559, 589, 591, 593, 594, 596, 597
Autostick ............................ .402
Fluid And Filter Changes ..................559 Fluid Change
......................... .559
Fluid Level Check ...................... .558
Fluid Type ............589, 591, 593, 594, 596, 597
Special Additives ...................... .558
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode .......400
Autostick .............................. .402
Operation ............................ .402
Auto Unlock, Doors ........................34
Axle Fluid ..............589, 591, 593, 594, 596, 597
Axle Lubrication .........589, 591, 593, 594, 596, 597
Battery ............................ .237, 539
Charging System Light ...................237
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........25
Location ............................. .539
Belts, Seat ...............................96
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................545
B-Pillar Location ......................... .434
Brake Assist System ...................... .417
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INDEX 627

Brake Control System, Electronic..............413
Brake Fluid .............589, 591, 593, 594, 596, 597
Brake, Parking .......................... .409
Brakes ................................ .413
Brake System ........................ .413, 555
Fluid Check .......555, 589, 591, 593, 594, 596, 597
Master Cylinder ....................... .555
Parking ............................. .409
Warning Light ..................... .233, 413
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................394
Braking ............................... .267
Braking Distance ......................... .267
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle .........92
Brightness, Interior Lights ...................146
Bulb Replacement ..................... .580, 582
Bulbs, Light .......................... .99, 580
Camera, Rear ........................... .195
Capacities, Fluid ................585, 586, 587, 588 Caps, Filler
Fuel ................................ .465
Oil (Engine) ....................... .535, 536
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................552
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................95, 465
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ....................468
Car Washes ............................ .561
Center High Mounted Stop Light ..............584
Certification Label ........................ .468
Chains, Tire ............................ .450
Changing A Flat Tire ...................... .501
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .429
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .529
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............95
Checks, Safety ............................95
Child Restraint ............................73
Child Restraints Booster Seats ...........................77
Center Seat LATCH ......................84
628 INDEX

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

Bulb Replacement...................... .582
Center Mounted Stop ....................584
Courtesy/Reading ...................145, 198
Cruise ........................... .255, 256
Daytime Running ...................... .142
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .............144, 145
Engine Temperature Warning ...............236
Exterior ...............................99
Fog ................................ .143
Headlights ........................ .139, 583
Headlights On Reminder ..................143
Headlights On With Wipers .............140, 150
Headlight Switch ...................... .139
High Beam ........................... .145
High Beam/Low Beam Select ...............145
Illuminated Entry ........................22
Instrument Cluster ..................... .139
Intensity Control ....................... .146
Interior .......................... .146, 198License
............................. .584
Lights On Reminder .....................143
Low Fuel ............................ .251
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........243
Map Reading ...................... .145, 198
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ...........148
Park ............................... .253
Passing ............................. .145
Reading .......................... .145, 198
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .231
Security Alarm ........................ .235
Service .......................... .580, 582
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .........247, 453
Traction Control ....................... .425
Turn Signal ..................... .99, 144, 254
Vanity Mirror ..........................116
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .236, 254
Loading
Vehicle ...................... .468, 469
Capacities ........................... .469
636 INDEX