2017 DODGE CHALLENGER check oil

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. Refer to
the steps described under “Instrument Cluster Display” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further infor-
mation.
At Each Stop For Fuel
•Check the engine oil level. Refer to “Maintenance
Procedures/Engine Oil” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle”
for further information.
• Check the windshield washer solvent and add if re-
quired.
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.
474 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Auto Down Power Windows...................30
Automatic Door Locks ........................24
Automatic Headlights ...................... .105
Automatic High Beams ..................... .106
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ...........276
Automatic Transmission ...............309, 437, 438
Adding Fluid ...........438, 462, 463, 464, 465, 466
Autostick ............................. .315
Fluid And Filter Changes ...................438
Fluid Change .......................... .438
Fluid Level Check ....................... .437
Fluid Type ................462, 463, 464, 465, 466
Special Additives ........................ .437
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode ........314
Autostick ............................... .315
Operation ............................. .315
Auto Unlock, Doors .........................24
Axle Fluid ..................462, 463, 464, 465, 466
Axle Lubrication ..............462, 463, 464, 465, 466
Battery .............................. .179, 423
Charging System Light ....................179
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ................18
Location .............................. .423
Belts, Seat .................................72 Body Mechanism Lubrication
..................427
B-Pillar Location .......................... .340
Brake Assist System ........................ .327
Brake Control System, Electronic ................324
Brake Fluid ..................462, 463, 464, 465, 466
Brake, Parking ............................ .322
Brakes ................................. .324
Brake System ......................... .324, 434
Fluid Check ............435, 462, 463, 464, 465, 466
Master Cylinder ........................ .435
Parking .............................. .322
Warning Light ...................... .176,
324
Brake/Transmission Interlock ..................309
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ..........69
Brightness, Interior Lights .....................110
Bulb Replacement ...................... .455, 457
Bulbs, Light ........................... .74, 455
Camera, Rear ............................ .147
Capacities, Fluid ....................... .460, 461
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................. .368
Oil (Engine) ........................... .420
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) .................432
Carbon Monoxide Warning .................71, 368
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INDEX 487

Engine.............................. .412, 413
Air Cleaner ............................ .422
Block Heater ........................... .303
Break-In Recommendations ..................69
Checking Oil Level ....................417, 418
Compartment .....................411, 412, 413
Compartment Identification .................411
Coolant (Antifreeze) .............430, 462, 464, 465
Cooling .............................. .430
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................71, 368
Fails To Start ........................... .302
Flooded, Starting ........................ .302
Fuel Requirements ....................... .363
Jump Starting ....................399, 400, 401
Oil ..................417, 460, 461, 462, 464, 465
Oil Change Interval ...................... .418
Oil Filler Cap .......................... .420
Oil Filter .............................. .422
Oil Selection .....................419, 460, 461
Oil Synthetic ........................... .422
Overheating ........................... .382
Starting .............................. .299
Engine Oil Viscosity .....................419, 420
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ....................419
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ..........52, 408Entry System, Illuminated
.....................16
Ethanol ................................. .365
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................71, 368
Exhaust System ........................ .71, 428
Exterior Folding Mirrors ......................85
Exterior Lighting .......................... .104
Exterior Lights .............................74
Filler Location Fuel ........................ .368
Filters Air Cleaner ............................ .422
Air Conditioning .....................278, 426
Engine Oil ...................422,
462, 464, 465
Engine Oil Disposal ...................... .422
Flashers ................................ .382
Hazard Warning ........................ .382
Turn Signal ...................... .74, 108, 194
Flash-To-Pass ............................ .109
Flooded Engine Starting ..................... .302
Fluid, Brake .................462, 463, 464, 465, 466
Fluid Capacities ....................... .460, 461
Fluid Leaks ...............................74
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ....................437
Brake ................................ .435
490 INDEX

Vanity.................................86
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ................6
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ..................357
Mopar Parts .......................... .416, 483
MTBE/ETBE ............................. .365
Multi-Function Control Lever ..................108
New Vehicle Break-In Period ...................69
Occupant Restraints .........................32
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .......363, 462, 464, 465
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ...................201
Oil, Engine .....................417, 462, 464, 465
Capacity .......................... .460, 461
Change Interval ........................ .418
Checking .......................... .417, 418
Dipstick ........................... .417, 418
Disposal .............................. .422
Filter ...................... .422, 462, 464, 465
Filter Disposal .......................... .422
Identification Logo ...................... .419
Materials Added To ...................... .420
Pressure Warning Light ....................179
Recommendation ..................419, 460, 461
Synthetic ............................. .422Viscosity
.....................419, 420, 460, 461
Oil Filter, Change ......................... .422
Oil Filter, Selection ......................... .422
Oil Pressure Light ......................... .179
Onboard Diagnostic System ...................414
Operating Precautions ...................... .414
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ...............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors .....................84
Overhead Console ......................... .149
Overheating, Engine ....................... .382
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ...........4,483
Paint Care ............................... .439
Panic Alarm ...............................18
Parking Brake ............................ .322
ParkSense

System, Rear ..................... .140
Passenger Seat Easy Entry ..............................98
Passing Light ............................ .109
Performance ............................. .203
Personalized Menu Bar ..................... .280
Pets .....................................68
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ........340, 341
Power Brakes ............................... .324
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INDEX 495