2016 DODGE CHALLENGER SRT maintenance

** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only,
yearly intervals do not apply.
WARNING!
•You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you
have the knowledge and the right equipment. If
you have any doubt about your ability to perform a
service job, take your vehicle to a competent me-
chanic.
• Failure to properly inspect and maintain your ve-
hicle could result in a component malfunction and
effect vehicle handling and performance. This
could cause an accident.
578 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR
YOUR VEHICLE
Prepare For The Appointment
If you are having warranty work done, be sure to have
the right papers with you. Take your warranty folder. All
work to be performed may not be covered by the
warranty. Discuss additional charges with the service
manager. Keep a maintenance log of your vehicle’s
service history. This can often provide a clue to the
current problem.
Prepare A List
Make a written list of your vehicle’s problems or the
specific work you want done. If you’ve had an accident
or work done that is not on your maintenance log, let the
service advisor know.
Be Reasonable With Requests
If you list a number of items and you must have your
vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation with
the service advisor and list the items in order of priority.
At many authorized dealers, you may obtain a rental
vehicle at a minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it
is advisable to make these arrangements when you call
for an appointment.
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
The manufacturer and its authorized dealer are vitally
interested in your satisfaction. We want you to be happy
with our products and services.
Warranty service must be done by an authorized dealer.
We strongly recommend that you take the vehicle to an
authorized dealer. They know your vehicle the best, and
are most concerned that you get prompt and high quality
service. The manufacturer’s authorized dealer have the
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are starting, operating, emergency and maintenance pro-
cedures as well as specifications, capabilities and safety
tips.
Call toll free at:
•1-800-890-4038 (U.S.)
• 1-800-387-1143 (Canada)
Or
Visit us on the Worldwide Web at:
• www.techauthority.comDEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established by
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer
in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle.
All passenger vehicle tires must conform to Federal
safety requirements in addition to these grades.
Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart
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About Your Brakes.....................418, 421
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . .158
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ............531
Adding Fuel ............................ .470
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... .526
Additives, Fuel .......................... .467
Adjust Down .............................. .127
Forward ......................... .126, 130
Rearward ........................ .126, 130
Up ................................ .127
AirBag.............................. .56, 57
Advance Front Air Bag .................57, 58
Air Bag Operation .......................59
Air Bag Warning Light ....................67
Enhanced Accident Response ................67
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................70
FrontAirBag ........................56, 57
If A Deployment Occurs ...................65 Knee Impact Bolsters
.....................60
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ............69
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light ............69
Side Air Bags ...........................60
Transporting Pets ........................92
Air Bag Deployment ........................56
Air Bag Light ...................... .67, 96, 232
Air Bag Maintenance .......................69
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .519
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................521
Air Conditioning Filter ..................348, 523
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ...........346, 349
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ..........521, 522, 523
Air Conditioning System .................345, 521
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .448
Alarm Arm The System ........................19
Disarm The System .......................20
Alarm, Panic .............................24
592 INDEX

Anti-Lock Brake System..................422
Electronic Roll Mitigation .................434
Traction Control System ...................428
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ......548
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) .154, 155, 158
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............428
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ........239
Emergency Deck Lid Release ..................42
Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................496
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................478
Jump Starting ...................492, 493, 494
Overheating .......................... .478
Towing ....................... .501, 502, 503
Emergency Trunk Release ....................42
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........512
Engine ............................. .508, 509
Air Cleaner .......................... .519
Block Heater ......................... .382Checking Oil Level
..................... .515
Compartment ......................... .509
Compartment Identification ................508
Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............529, 567, 568
Cooling ............................. .529
Exhaust Gas Caution ..................95, 469
Fails To Start ......................... .381
Flooded, Starting ...................... .381
Fuel Requirements ..................... .465
Jump Starting ...................492, 493, 494
Oil ....................515, 565, 566, 567, 568
Oil Change Interval ..................... .515
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .516
Oil Filter ............................ .518
Oil Selection ....................516, 565, 566
Oil Synthetic ......................... .517
Overheating .......................... .478
Starting ............................. .375
Engine

Oil Viscosity ...................... .516
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INDEX 597

Intelligent Battery Sensor..................273
Locks ..................................31
Automatic Door .........................33
Auto Unlock ...........................33
Door .................................31
Power Door ............................32
Low Tire Pressure System ...................458
Lubrication, Body ........................ .525
Lug Nuts .............................. .479
Maintenance Free Battery ....................520
Maintenance Procedures ....................514
Maintenance Schedule ...................572, 574
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . .243, 512
Manual Backward ........................ .130, 131
Forward ......................... .130, 131
Rearward ............................ .130
Tilt ................................ .131Manual Park Release
...................... .498
Manual, Service ......................... .586
Manual Transmission ................383, 538, 540
Fluid Level Check ...................538, 540
Shift Speeds .......................... .386
Map/Reading Lights ...................144, 199
Master Cylinder (Brakes) ....................536
Methanol .............................. .466
Mirrors ............................... .105
Electric Remote .........................113
Exterior Folding ........................112
Heated ...............................113
Outside ...........................112,113
Rearview ............................ .105
Vanity ...............................114
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................458
MOPAR Parts ........................ .513, 585
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .466
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INDEX 603

Safety Checks Inside Vehicle..................96
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle .................98
Safety Defects, Reporting ....................585
Safety, Exhaust Gas .........................95
Safety Information, Tire .....................436
Safety Tips ...............................94
Schedule, Maintenance .....................572
Seat Belt Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) ...........54
Energy Management Feature ................54
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation ................49
Lap/Shoulder Belts .......................47
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ...............51
Pregnant Women ........................53
Seat Belt Extender .......................52
Seat Belt Pretensioner .....................53
Seat Belt Reminder .......................45
Seat Belt System .........................43
Seat Belt Maintenance ..................... .546Seat Belt Reminder
.........................45
Seat Belts ............................ .45, 96
Child Restraint ..........................71
Extender ..............................52
Front Seat ....................... .45, 47, 49
Inspection .............................96
Operating Instructions ....................49
Pregnant Women ........................53
Pretensioners ...........................53
Rear Seat ..............................47
Reminder ............................ .231
Untwisting Procedure .....................51
Seats ....................... .125, 126, 128, 132
Adjustment ....................... .125, 126
Head Restraints ....................... .133
Heated .............................. .128
Height Adjustment ..................... .126
Power .............................. .126
Rear Folding ......................... .135
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INDEX 607