2017 DODGE CHALLENGER coolant

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

Miles:6,000
12,000
18,000
24,000
30,000
36,000
42,000
48,000
54,000
60,000
66,000
72,000
78,000
84,000
90,000
96,000
102,000
108,000 114,000
120,000
126,000
132,000
138,000
144,000
150,000
Or Months:6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96 102 108 114 120 126 132 138 144 150
Or Kilometers:10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
160,000
170,000
180,000
190,000
200,000
210,000
220,000
230,000
240,000
250,000
Change the manual transmission fluid (if
equipped). XX X
Change the rear axle fluid if using your
vehicle for any of the following: police,
taxi, fleet or frequent trailer towing. XX X
Replace the engine air cleaner filter. X X X X X
Replace the air conditioning filter. X X X X X X X X X X X X
Inspect and replace the PCV Valve if
necessary X
Replace the spark plugs – 6.4L Engine ** X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at
120 months if not done at 150,000 miles
(240,000 km). XX
** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only,
yearly intervals do not apply.
476 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

About Your Brakes..................... .322, 324
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . . .120
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .............431
Adding Fuel ............................. .368
Adding Washer Fluid ....................... .428
Additives, Fuel ........................... .366
Adjust Down .................................95
Forward ............................ .94, 97
Rearward ........................... .94, 97
Up....................................95
AirBag ..................................44 Advance Front Air Bag .....................44
Air Bag Operation .........................46
Air Bag Warning Light .....................43
Enhanced Accident Response ..............52, 408
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................408
FrontAirBag ............................44
If A Deployment Occurs ....................51
Knee Impact Bolsters .......................47
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ..............53
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light .............44
Side Air Bags ............................47
Transporting Pets .........................68
Air Bag Light ....................... .43, 72, 175Air Bag Maintenance
.........................53
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) ......422
Air Conditioner Maintenance ..................424
Air Conditioning .......................... .269
Air Conditioning Controls ....................269
Air Conditioning Filter ...................278, 426
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............277, 279
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ...............424, 425
Air Conditioning System ...............269, 276, 424
Air Pressure, Tires ......................... .346
Alarm Arm The System ..........................14
Disarm The System ........................15
Alarm, Panic ...............................18
Alarm (Security Alarm) ................14, 178, 183
Alarm System (Security Alarm) .................14
All Wheel Drive (AWD) ...................318, 438
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ................6
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .............431,
460, 461
Disposal .............................. .433
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .................325
Anti-Lock Warning Light .....................189
Appearance Care .......................... .439
Arming System (Security Alarm) ................14
Assist, Hill Start .......................... .327
486 INDEX

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

Cargo (Vehicle Loading)..................... .370
Car Washes .............................. .439
Center High Mounted Stop Light ...............459
Certification Label ......................... .370
Chains, Tire ............................. .354
Changing A Flat Tire ....................... .392
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................... .336
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . . .415
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ................70
Checks, Safety .............................70
Child Restraint .............................54
Child Restraints Booster Seats ............................57
Child Restraints ..........................54
Child Seat Installation ......................65
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt .........63
Infants And Child Restraints .................56
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children ........59
Older Children And Child Restraints ...........56
Seating Positions ..........................58
Clean Air Gasoline ........................ .365
Cleaning Wheels ............................... .440
Climate Control ........................... .268
Cold Weather Operation ..................... .302Compact Spare Tire
........................ .350
Console, Overhead ........................ .149
Contract, Service .......................... .482
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .............432
Cooling System ........................... .430
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .................431
Coolant Capacity .....................460, 461
Coolant Level ....................... .430, 433
Disposal Of Used Coolant ..................433
Drain, Flush, And Refill ....................431
Inspection ............................. .433
Points To Remember ..................... .434
Pressure Cap ........................... .432
Radiator Cap .......................... .432
Selection Of Coolant
(Antifr
eeze)............431, 460, 461, 462, 464, 465
Corrosion Protection ....................... .439
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .................120
Cruise Light ....................194, 195, 197, 198
Cupholders .......................... .163, 444
Customer Assistance ....................... .480
Customer Programmable Features ...........212, 213
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights ..............111
Daytime Running Lights .....................107
488 INDEX

Dealer Service............................ .416
Deck Lid, Emergency Release ...................31
Deck Lid, Power Release ......................30
Defroster, Rear Window ..................... .166
Defroster, Windshield ........................72
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ...................112
Diagnostic System, Onboard ...................414
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ....................109
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) ........................ .417, 418
Disabled Vehicle Towing .....................406
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .................433
Door Ajar ............................... .182
Door Ajar Light ........................... .182
Door Locks Door Locks .......................... .17, 23
KeyFob................................23
Remote ................................23
Remote Keyless Entry ......................23
Door Locks, Automatic .......................24
Door Opener, Garage ....................... .150Driving
Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ................................ .319
Electrical Power Outlets ..................... .159
Electric Remote Mirrors .......................85
Electronic Brake Control System ................324
Anti-Lock Brake System ....................325
Electronic Roll Mitigation ...................334
Traction Control System ....................329
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) .......445
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) . . .116, 117, 120
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...............330
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light .........180
Emergency Deck Lid Release ...................31
Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck .................402
Jacking ............................... .392
Jump Starting ....................399, 400, 401
Overheating ........................... .382
Towing ............................... .406
Emergency Trunk Release .....................31
Emission Control System Maintenance ............415
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INDEX 489

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

Deck Lid Release.........................30
Distribution Center (Fuses) ..................449
Door Locks ..............................24
Mirrors ................................85
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ............159
Seats ..................................94
Steering .............................. .321
Sunroof .............................. .157
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column .............115
Windows ...............................29
Power Seats Down .................................95
Forward ................................94
Power Lumbar ...........................95
Rearward ...............................94
Tilt ...................................95
Up....................................95
Power Steering Fluid ...........462, 463, 464, 465, 466
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts .................40
Preparation For Jacking ..................... .394
Pretensioners Seat Belts ...............................40
Programmable Electronic Features ...............213
Programmable Features ...................212, 213 Radial Ply Tires
........................... .347
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .............432
Radio Frequency General Information .............11,13,20,22,29
Radio Operation .......................... .267
Radio Remote Controls ..................... .266
Radio (Sound Systems) .......................211
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ...................113
Rear Camera ............................. .147
Rear Cupholder ........................... .164
Rear ParkSense System ..................... .140
Rear Seat, Folding ......................... .101
Rear Window Defroster ..................... .166
Rear Window Features ...................... .166
Recreational Towing ........................ .380
Reformulated Gasoline ...................... .365
Refrigerant .............................. .425
Release, Hood ............................ .102
Reminder, Lights On ....................... .107
Reminder

, Seat Belt ..........................34
Remote Control Starting System ...........................20
Remote Keyless Entry Arm The Alarm ..........................14
Lock The Doors ..........................17
496 INDEX