2017 DODGE CHARGER tow

Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)
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
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Inspect the rear axle fluid. Inspect the front axle fluid
(All Wheel Drive Only). XXX X X X X
Inspect the brake linings, replace as necessary. X X X X X X X
Adjust park brake on vehicles equipped with four
wheel disc brakes. XXX X X X X
Inspect transfer case fluid (All Wheel Drive Only). X X X
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air filter. X X X X X
Replace cabin/air conditioning filter. X X X X X X X
Replace spark plugs. ** X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or
150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first. XX
Inspect the transfer case fluid. Change the transfer
case fluid; if using your vehicle for any of the follow-
ing: police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or frequent trailer tow-
ing. (All Wheel Drive Only). XX
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 497

Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)
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
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Change the rear axle fluid and on models equipped
with All Wheel Drive (AWD) change the front axle
fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: po-
lice, taxi, fleet, off-road, or frequent trailer towing. XX X
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. X
** 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.
(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•Failure to properly inspect and maintain your vehicle
could result in a component malfunction and effect
vehicle handling and performance. This could cause
an accident.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE — 6.4L
The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in this manual
must be done at the times or mileages specified to protect
your vehicle warranty and ensure the best vehicle perfor-
mance and reliability. More frequent maintenance may be
needed for vehicles in severe operating conditions, such as
498 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 rear axle fluid if using your vehicle
for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet or fre-
quent trailer towing. XX X
Inspect the rear axle fluid. XXXXXXXX
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and boot
seals, for cracks or leaks and all parts for dam-
age, wear, improper looseness or end play; re-
place if necessary. XXXXXXXXXXXX
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 – 6.2L Supercharged
Engine ** XX
Replace the spark plugs – 6.4L Engine ** X
Flush and replace the engine coolant/intercooler
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.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 501

About Your Brakes..................... .350, 351
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . . .136
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .............460
Adding Fuel ............................. .396
Adding Washer Fluid ....................... .456
Additives, Fuel ........................... .393
Adjust Down ................................ .105
Forward .............................. .105
Rearward ............................. .105
Up.................................. .105
AirBag ..................................50 Advance Front Air Bag .....................50
Air Bag Operation .........................52
Air Bag Warning Light .....................49
Driver Knee Air Bag .......................53
Enhanced Accident Response ..............58, 438
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................438
FrontAirBag ............................50
If A Deployment Occurs ....................57
Knee Impact Bolsters .......................52
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ..............59
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light .............50
Side Air Bags ............................53
Transporting Pets .........................75 Air Bag Light
....................... .49, 79, 201
Air Bag Maintenance .........................59
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) ......451
Air Conditioner Maintenance ..................452
Air Conditioning ...................... .295, 302
Air Conditioning Controls .................295, 302
Air Conditioning Filter ...................311,453
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............310, 312
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ...............452, 453
Air Conditioning System ...........295, 302, 309, 452
Air Pressure, Tires ......................... .373
Alarm Arm The System ..........................16
Rearming The System ......................16
Alarm, Panic ...............................20
Alarm (Security Alarm) ................16, 203, 208
Alarm System (Security Alarm) .................16
All Wheel Drive Towing ............................... .437
All

Wheel Drive (AWD) ...................346, 465
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ................7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .............459, 485, 486
Disposal .............................. .461
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .................352
Anti-Lock Warning Light .....................213
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Appearance Care.......................... .466
Arming System (Security Alarm) ................16
Assist, Hill Start .......................... .355
Auto Down Power Windows ...................33
Automatic Door Locks ........................26
Automatic Headlights .......................119
Automatic High Beams ..................... .120
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ...........309
Automatic Transmission ..................336, 465
Adding Fluid .....................465, 487, 490
Autostick ............................. .343
Fluid And Filter Changes ...................465
Fluid Change .......................... .465
Fluid Level Check .....................464, 465
Fluid Type ......................... .487, 490
Special Additives ........................ .464
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode ........342
Autostick ............................... .343
Operation ............................. .343
Auto Unlock, Doors .........................26
Auto Up Power Windows .....................34
AW D Towing ............................... .437
Axle Fluid ........................... .487, 490Axle Lubrication
....................... .487, 490
Battery .............................. .204, 451
Charging System Light ....................204
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ................20
Location .............................. .451
Belts, Seat .................................78
Body Mechanism Lubrication ..................455
B-Pillar Location .......................... .367
Brake Assist System ........................ .354
Brake Control System, Electronic ................352
Brake Fluid .......................... .487, 490
Brake, Parking ............................ .350
Brakes ................................. .351
Brake System ......................... .351,
462
Fluid Check ..................... .463, 487, 490
Master Cylinder ........................ .463
Parking .............................. .350
Warning Light ...................... .202, 351
Brake/Transmission Interlock ..................336
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ..........75
Brightness, Interior Lights ....................126
Bulb Replacement ...................... .482, 483
Bulbs, Light ........................... .81, 482
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INDEX 511

Camera, Rear............................ .170
Capacities, Fluid ....................... .485, 486
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) ........................ .449, 450
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) .................461
Carbon Monoxide Warning .................78, 394
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ..................... .399
Car Washes .............................. .467
Certification Label ......................... .399
Chains, Tire ............................. .381
Changing A Flat Tire ....................... .414
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................... .363
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . . .445
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ................77
Checks, Safety .............................77
Child Restraint .............................60
Child Restraints Booster Seats ............................63
Child Restraints ..........................60
Child Seat Installation ......................72
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt .........69
Infants And Child Restraints .................62
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children ........65
Older Children And Child Restraints ...........62
Seating Positions ..........................64 Child Safety Locks
..........................27
Clean Air Gasoline ........................ .391
Cleaning Wheels ............................... .468
Climate Control ........................... .294
Coin Holder ............................. .190
Cold Weather Operation ..................... .333
Compact Spare Tire ........................ .377
Connector UCI ................................. .291
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ...........291
Console, Floor ............................ .190
Contract, Service .......................... .506
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .............461
Cooling System ........................... .458
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .................460
Coolant Capacity .....................485,
486
Coolant Level ....................... .458, 461
Disposal Of Used Coolant ..................461
Drain, Flush, And Refill ....................459
Inspection ............................. .461
Points To Remember ..................... .462
Pressure Cap ........................... .461
Radiator Cap .......................... .461
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Selection Of Coolant
(Antifreeze)............459, 485, 486, 487, 488, 489
Corrosion Protection ....................... .466
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .................136
Cruise Light .......................... .217, 220
Cupholders .......................... .188, 471
Customer Assistance ....................... .504
Customer Programmable Features ...........233, 234
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights ..............127
Daytime Running Lights .....................121
Dealer Service ............................ .446
Deck Lid, Emergency Release ...................36
Deck Lid, Power Release ......................35
Defroster, Rear Window ..................... .192
Defroster, Windshield ........................79
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ...................127
Diagnostic System, Onboard ...................444
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ....................123
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) ........................... .447
Disabled Vehicle Towing .....................436
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .................461
Door Ajar ............................... .207Door Ajar Light
........................... .207
Door Locks Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors .......27
Door Locks .......................... .19, 25
KeyFob................................25
Remote ................................25
Remote Keyless Entry ......................25
Door Locks, Automatic .......................26
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ................................ .347
E-85 Fuel ............................... .394
Electrical Power Outlets ..................... .184
Electric Rear Window Defrost ..................192
Electric Remote Mirrors .......................95
Electronic Brake Control System ................352
Anti-Lock Brake System ....................352
Electronic Roll Mitigation ...................361
T

raction Control System ....................357
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) .......472
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ......133, 136
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...............357
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light .........205
Emergency Deck Lid Release ...................36
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INDEX 513

Emergency, In Case OfFreeing Vehicle When Stuck .................432
Jacking ............................... .414
Jump Starting ....................... .429, 431
Overheating ........................... .412
Towing ............................... .436
Emergency Trunk Release .....................36
Emission Control System Maintenance ............445
Engine .............................. .442, 443
Air Cleaner ............................ .451
Block Heater ........................... .334
Break-In Recommendations ..................75
Checking Oil Level ...................... .447
Compartment ....................441, 442, 443
Compartment Identification .................441
Coolant (Antifreeze) .............458, 487, 488, 489
Cooling .............................. .458
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................78, 394
Fails To Start ........................... .333
Flooded, Starting ........................ .333
Fuel Requirements ....................... .390
Jump Starting ....................... .429, 431
Oil ..................447, 485, 486, 487, 488, 489
Oil Change Interval ...................... .448
Oil Filler Cap ....................... .449, 450Oil Filter
.............................. .450
Oil Selection .....................448, 485, 486
Oil Synthetic ........................... .450
Overheating ........................... .412
Starting .............................. .331
Engine Oil Viscosity .....................449, 450
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ....................449
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ..........58, 438
Entry System, Illuminated .....................17
Ethanol ............................. .391, 394
Exhaust Gas Caution .................... .78, 394
Exhaust

System ........................ .78, 456
Exterior Folding Mirrors ......................94
Exterior Lighting ...........................118
Exterior Lights .............................81
Filters Air Cleaner ............................ .451
Air Conditioning ......................311,453
Engine Oil ...................450, 487, 488, 489
Engine Oil Disposal ...................... .450
Flashers ................................ .412
Hazard Warning ........................ .412
Turn Signal ...................... .81, 122, 217
Flash-To-Pass ............................ .123
514 INDEX