2018 DODGE CHALLENGER brake fluid

Chassis
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.
Manual Transmission – If Equipped 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.
Front Axle We recommend you use Mopar Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W90
(API GL-5).
Rear Axle – 3.6L/5.7L Engine With
Automatic Transmission We recommend you use Mopar OD Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W85
(API GL-5).
Rear Axle – 6.4 Engine or 5.7 With
Manual Transmission We recommend you use Mopar LSD Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W85
(API GL-5).
Transfer Case — AWD (If Equipped)
We recommend you use Mopar Transfer Case Lubricant for BorgWarner 44–40.
400 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

About Your Brakes..................... .202, 389
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . . .222
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .............350
Adding Washing Fluid ...................... .333
Additives, Fuel ........................... .393
Adjust Forward ............................ .40, 41
Rearward ........................... .40, 41
AirBag ................................ .160
Advance Front Air Bag ....................160
Air Bag Operation ....................... .162
Air Bag Warning Light .....................158
Enhanced Accident Response .............168, 315
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................315
FrontAirBag .......................... .160
If Deployment Occurs .....................167
Knee Impact Bolsters ..................... .162
Maintaining Your Air Bag System .............169
Maintenance ........................... .169
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light ............159
Side Air Bags .......................... .163
Transporting Pets ....................... .187
Air Bag Light ...................... .108, 158, 188
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) ......339
Air Conditioner Maintenance ..................340 Air Conditioner Refrigerant
................340, 341
Air Conditioner System ..................... .340
Air Conditioning ............................64
Air Conditioning Filter ....................72, 341
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ................71
Air Conditioning System ......................64
Air Filter ............................... .339
Air Pressure Tires................................. .369
Alarm Arm The System ...................... .31, 32
Panic ..................................19
Rearm The System ........................32
Security Alarm ....................... .31, 110
Alarm

System
Security Alarm ...........................31
All Wheel Drive Towing ............................... .314
All Wheel Drive (AWD) ..................... .357
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ................6
Android Auto ............................ .485
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................350, 396
Disposal .............................. .352
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .................122
Anti-Lock Warning Light .....................115
498 INDEX

Apple CarPlay........................... .487
Arming System Security Alarm ...........................31
Assist, Hill Start .......................... .129
Audio Systems (Radio) ...................... .403
Auto Down Power Windows ...................74
Automatic Door Locks .....................38, 39
Automatic Headlights ........................56
Automatic High Beams .......................55
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ............70
Automatic Transmission ..................... .209
Adding Fluid .....................356, 398, 400
Fluid And Filter Change ...................356
Fluid Change .......................... .356
Fluid Level Check .....................355, 356
Fluid Type ...................... .355, 398, 400
Special Additives ........................ .356
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode .....38, 214
Autostick Operation ............................. .215
AW D Towing ............................... .314
Axle Fluid ........................... .398, 400
Axle Lubrication ....................... .398, 400Back-Up
................................ .248
Battery ...............................110,333
Charging System Light .....................110
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ................20
Location .............................. .333
Belts, Seat ............................... .188
Blind Spot Monitoring ...................... .132
Body Mechanism Lubrication ..................344
B-Pillar Location .......................... .364
Brake Assist System ........................ .123
Brake Control System ....................... .123
Brake Fluid ....................... .353, 398, 400
Brake System ......................... .353, 389
Fluid Check ..................... .353, 398, 400
Master Cylinder ........................ .353
Parking .............................. .202
W

arning Light ...................... .109, 389
Brake/Transmission Interlock ..................209
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ..........200
Brightness, Interior Lights .....................59
Bulb Replacement ......................... .275
Bulbs, Light .......................... .191, 275
Camera, Rear ............................ .248
Capacities, Fluid .......................... .396
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INDEX 499

Compartment....................329, 330, 331
Compartment Identification .................329
Coolant (Antifreeze) ...................349, 398
Cooling .............................. .349
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................188, 396
Fails To Start ........................... .199
Flooded, Starting ........................ .199
Fuel Requirements ....................... .391
Jump Starting ....................305, 306, 307
Oil ........................... .335, 396, 398
Oil Filler Cap ....................... .329, 337
Oil Filter .............................. .339
Oil Selection ........................ .335, 396
Oil Synthetic ........................... .337
Overheating ........................... .308
Starting ........................... .196, 197
Engine Oil Viscosity .....................336, 337
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ....................336
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .........168, 315
Ethanol ................................. .394
Exhaust Gas Cautions ....................188, 396
Exhaust System ....................... .188, 347
Exterior Lighting ............................54
Exterior Lights ......................... .54, 191Filler Location Fuel
........................ .250
Filters Air Cleaner ............................ .339
Air Conditioning ..................... .72, 341
Engine Oil ......................... .339, 398
Engine Oil Disposal ...................... .339
Flashers ................................ .269
Hazard Warning ........................ .269
Turn Signals ..................... .58, 117, 191
Flash-To-Pass ..............................55
Flooded Engine Starting ..................... .199
Fluid, Brake .......................... .398,
400
Fluid Capacities ........................... .396
Fluid Leaks .............................. .191
Fluid Level Checks Brake ................................ .353
Cooling System ......................... .349
Engine Oil ............................ .332
Transfer Case .......................... .357
Fluids And Lubricants ...................... .398
Fog Lights ................................57
Fold-Flat Seats .......................... .39, 45
Forward Collision Warning ....................139
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ......................311
Fuel ................................... .391
502 INDEX

Hood Release..............................78
Ignition ..................................23
Switch .................................23
Information Center, Vehicle ....................99
Inside Rearview Mirror ....................50, 269
Instrument Cluster Descriptions ......................... .96, 117
Display .............................. .102
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ................386
Interior Appearance Care .....................385
Interior Lights ..............................58
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ...............61
Introduction ................................4
iPod/USB/MP3 Control ..................... .469
Bluetooth Streaming Audio .................469
Jacking Instructions ........................ .293
Jack Location ............................ .291
Jack Operation ........................ .293, 358
Jump Starting ..................... .305, 306, 307
Key Fob Arm The System ..........................31
Panic Alarm .............................19 Programming Additional Key Fobs
..........22, 30
Unlatch The Trunk ........................19
Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) .....20
Key Fob Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) ......22
Key-In Reminder ............................25
Keyless Enter-N-Go ..........................34
Enter The Trunk ..........................19
Keys ....................................17
Replacement ......................... .22, 30
Lane Change And Turn Signals .................58
Lane Change Assist ..........................58
Lap/Shoulder Belts ........................ .150
Latches ................................. .191
Hood ..................................78
Lead Free Gasoline ........................ .391
Leaks, Fluid ............................. .191
Life Of Tires ............................. .372
Light Bulbs .......................... .191, 275
Lights .................................. .191
AirBag ........................ .108, 158, 188
Automatic

Headlights ......................56
Brake Assist Warning ..................... .128
Brake Warning ...................... .109, 389
Bulb Replacement ....................... .275
504 INDEX

Overheating, Engine....................... .308
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ...........4,496
Paddle Shifters ........................... .215
Paddle Shift Mode ......................... .215
Paint Care ............................... .382
Panic Alarm ...............................19
Parking Brake ............................ .202
ParkSense System, Rear ..................... .241
Passenger Seat Easy Entry ..............................44
Passing Light ..............................55
Performance ............................. .448
Personalized Main Menu .....................403
Pets ................................... .187
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ...........364
Power Brakes ............................... .389
Deck Lid Release .........................79
Distribution Center (Fuses) ..................284
Door Locks ..............................34
Mirrors ................................52
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .............91
Seats ..................................41
Steering .............................. .218Sunroof
................................75
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column ..............49
Windows ...............................73
Power Seats Forward ................................41
Lumbar ................................41
Rearward ...............................41
Power Steering Fluid .....................398, 400
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ................155
Preparation For Jacking ..................... .292
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................. .156
Programmable Features ..................... .405
Radial Ply Tires ........................... .370
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .............351
Radio Frequency General Information ................23, 29, 30, 38
Radio Operation .......................... .469
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ...................
63
Rear Camera ............................. .248
Rear ParkSense System ..................... .241
Rear Seats, Folding ..........................45
Recreational Towing ........................ .262
Reformulated Gasoline ...................... .39312
INDEX 507