2017 DODGE CHALLENGER automatic transmission

Chassis — 6.4L Automatic Transmission
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
8-Speed Automatic Transmission Use only Mopar ZF 8&9 Speed ATF Automatic Transmission Fluid, or equiva- lent. Failure to use the correct fluid may affect the function or performance of
your transmission.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use Mopar DOT 3, SAE J1703. If DOT 3 brake fluid is
not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable.
Rear Axle We recommend you use Mopar LSD Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W85
(API GL-5).
Chassis — 6.4L Manual Transmission
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Manual Transmission We recommend you use Mopar ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use Mopar DOT 3, SAE J1703. If DOT 3 brake fluid is
not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable.
Rear Axle We recommend you use Mopar LSD Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W85
(API GL-5).
466 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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

Park................................. .193
Passing ............................... .109
Reading ........................... .109, 149
Seat Belt Reminder ...................... .175
Security Alarm ......................... .178
Service ............................ .455, 457
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ..........187, 357
Traction Control ........................ .333
Turn Signal ...................... .74, 108, 194
Vanity Mirror ............................86
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . .178, 194
Loading Vehicle ....................... .370, 371
Capacities ............................. .371
Tires................................. .340
Load Shed Battery Saver Mode ...................... .208
Battery Saver On ........................ .208
Electrical Load Reduction ...................208
Intelligent Battery Sensor ...................208
Locks ....................................23
Automatic Door ..........................24
Auto Unlock .............................24
Door ..................................23
Power Door .............................24
Low Tire Pressure System .....................357 Lubrication, Body
......................... .427
Lug Nuts ............................... .391
Maintenance Free Battery .....................423
Maintenance Procedures ..................... .417
Maintenance Schedule ..........468, 469, 470, 473, 475
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . . .183, 415
Manual Backward ........................... .97, 98
Forward ............................ .97, 98
Rearward ...............................97
Tilt ...................................98
Manual Park Release ....................... .404
Manual, Service ........................... .483
Manual Transmission .................304, 436, 438
Fluid Level Check .....................436,
438
Map/Reading Lights .....................109, 149
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .....................435
Methanol ............................... .365
Mirrors ..................................79
Electric Remote ...........................85
Exterior Folding ..........................85
Heated .................................86
Outside ............................. .84, 85
Rearview ...............................79
494 INDEX

Untwisting Procedure......................39
Seats .............................. .94, 96, 98
Adjustment .............................94
Head Restraints ..........................99
Heated .................................96
Height Adjustment ........................94
Power .................................94
Rear Folding ........................... .101
Seatback Release ........................ .101
Tilting .............................. .94, 98
Vented .................................97
Ventilated ...............................97
Security Alarm ......................... .14, 178
Arm The System ..........................14
Disarm The System ........................15
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .........462, 464, 465
Selection Of Oil ........................... .419
Sentry Key Key Programming .........................13
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ......................12
Sentry Key Replacement ......................13
Service Assistance ......................... .480
Service Contract .......................... .482
Service Manuals .......................... .483
Shift Indicator Light ........................ .307Shifting
................................ .308
Automatic Transmission ....................308
Shoulder Belts .............................35
Side View Mirror Adjustment ...................84
Signals, Turn ....................... .74, 108, 194
SiriusXM Guardian Mobile App ........................... .289
Vehicle Health Alert ...................... .289
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ....................354
Snow Tires .............................. .348
Spare Tire ..................... .349, 350, 351, 393
Spark Plugs ....................... .462, 464, 465
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ....................462, 464, 465
Oil ........................... .462, 464, 465
Speed Control Accel/Decel .........................118,119
Cancel ................................
118
Set ...................................117
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ..........116,117,120
Sport Mode .............................. .317
Starting .............................. .20, 299
Automatic Transmission ....................299
Cold Weather .......................... .302
Engine Fails To Start ..................... .302
498 INDEX

Replacement........................ .353, 398
Rotation .............................. .355
Safety ............................ .335, 345
Sizes ................................ .336
Snow Tires ............................ .348
Spare Tire ...................... .349, 351, 393
Spinning .............................. .352
Trailer Towing .......................... .376
Tread Wear Indicators .....................352
Wheel Mounting ........................ .398
Tire Safety Information ...................... .335
Tire Service Kit ............383, 384, 385, 387, 389, 390
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .................375
To Open Hood ........................... .102
Towing ................................. .371
Disabled Vehicle ........................ .406
Guide ................................ .374
Recreational ........................... .380
Weight ............................... .374
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ............380
Traction ................................ .318
Traction Control .......................... .329
Trailer Towing ............................ .371
Cooling System Tips ..................... .380
Hitches ............................... .374Minimum Requirements
....................375
Tips ................................. .379
Trailer And Tongue Weight ..................375
Wiring ............................... .378
Trailer Towing Guide ....................... .374
Trailer Weight ............................ .374
Transfer Case ............................ .438
Fluid ............................. .438, 463
Maintenance ........................... .438
Transmission ............................. .437
Automatic ...................... .308,

309, 437
Fluid .................437, 462, 463, 464, 465, 466
Manual ............................... .304
Shifting .............................. .308
Transporting Pets ...........................68
Tread Wear Indicators ...................... .352
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid) ..................... .30, 31
Trunk Release, Emergency .....................31
Trunk Release Remote Control ..................30
Turn Signals .......................... .108, 194
Uconnect Customer Programmable Features .........223, 241
Operation ..............................211
Uconnect Settings ..................17, 223, 241
500 INDEX