2016 DODGE CHALLENGER SRT Owners Manual

CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require-
ments can cause severe transmission damage. Dam-
age from improper towing is not covered under the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
If the key fob is unavailable, or the vehicle’s battery is
discharged, refer to “Manual Park Release” in this section
for instructions on shifting the automatic transmission
out of PARK for towing.
Manual Transmission
The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with
all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed.
If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmis-
sion is operable, the vehicle may be flat towed (with all
four wheels on the ground) under the following condi-
tions: •
The transmission must be in NEUTRAL.
• The towing distance must not exceed 30 miles (48 km).
• The towing speed must not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h).
If the transmission is not operable, then the only accept-
able method of towing is with a flatbed truck.
CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require-
ments can cause severe engine and/or transmission
damage. Damage from improper towing is not cov-
ered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.6
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.2L
SUPERCHARGED ..................... .508
 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.4L (392 HEMI) .509
 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II . .510
▫ Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
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▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap ..................511
 EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS ......................... .512
 REPLACEMENT PARTS ..................513
 DEALER SERVICE ..................... .513
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ...........514
▫ Engine Oil ......................... .515
▫ Engine Oil Filter ..................... .518
▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ................519
▫ Maintenance-Free Battery ...............520
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance .............521
▫ Body Lubrication .....................525
▫ Windshield Wiper Blades ...............525
▫ Adding Washer Fluid ..................526
▫ Exhaust System ..................... .526
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▫Cooling System ..................... .529
▫ Brake System ....................... .535
▫ Clutch Hydraulic System (Manual Transmission)
— If Equipped ...................... .537
▫ Manual Transmission — If Equipped .......538
▫ Automatic Transmission — If Equipped .....538
▫ Rear Axle .......................... .540
▫ Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion .......................... .540
 FUSES ............................. .547
▫ Front Power Distribution Center (Fuses) .....548
▫ Rear Power Distribution Center (Fuses) .....553
 VEHICLE STORAGE ....................559
 REPLACEMENT BULBS .................560 
BULB REPLACEMENT ..................562
▫ Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp,
Park/Turn Lamp — Models With Halogen
Headlamps — If Equipped ...............562
▫ Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp, and
Park/Turn Lamp — Models With High Intensity
Discharge (HID) Headlamps — If Equipped . . .563
▫ Front/Rear Side Marker Lamp ............564
▫ Tail/Turn And Stop Lamp ...............564
▫ Center Tail/Backup Lamp ...............564
▫ Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) . .564
▫ License Lamp ....................... .564
 FLUID CAPACITIES ....................565
▫ Fluid Capacities — 6.2L .................565
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▫Fluid Capacities — SRT 6.4L .............566
 FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE
PARTS ............................. .567
▫ Important Information .................567 ▫
Engine ............................ .568
▫ Chassis ........................... .569
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.2L SUPERCHARGED
1 — Remote Jump Start (Positive Battery Post)7 — Engine Coolant Reservoir
2 — Remote Jump Start (Negative Battery Post) 8 — Air Cleaner Filter
3 — Intercooler Fluid Reservoir 9 — Power Steering Reservoir
4 — Engine Oil Fill 10 — Engine Oil Dipstick
5 — Engine Coolant Pressure Cap 11 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses)
6 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 12— Washer Fluid Reservoir
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.4L (392 HEMI)
1 — Remote Jump Start (Positive Battery Post)6 — Engine Coolant Pressure Cap
2 — Remote Jump Start (Negative Battery Post) 7 — Engine Coolant Reservoir
3 — Engine Oil Dipstick 8 — Air Cleaner Filter
4 — Engine Oil Fill 9 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses)
5 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 10 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 509

ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II
Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard
diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors
the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic
transmission control systems. When these systems are
operating properly, your vehicle will provide excellent
performance and fuel economy, as well as engine emis-
sions well within current government regulations.
If any of these systems require service, the OBD II system
will turn on the “Malfunction Indicator Light” (MIL). It
will also store diagnostic codes and other information to
assist your service technician in making repairs. Al-
though your vehicle will usually be drivable and not
need towing, see your authorized dealer for service as
soon as possible.
CAUTION!
•Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause
further damage to the emission control system. It
could also affect fuel economy and driveability.
The vehicle must be serviced before any emissions
tests can be performed.
• If the MIL is flashing while the engine is running,
severe catalytic converter damage and power loss
will soon occur. Immediate service is required.
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
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Your vehicle is required to have an Onboard Diagnostic
system (OBD II) and a connection port to allow access to
information related to the performance of your emissions
controls. Authorized service technicians may need to
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