2020 DODGE CHALLENGER spare tire

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PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA ............. 186
REFUELING THE VEHICLE ................................. 188 Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ................. 188
VEHICLE LOADING .......................................... 189
Vehicle Certification Label .......................189
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) ......189Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) ........... 189Overloading ................................................189
Loading ....................................................190
TRAILER TOWING ............................................. 190
Common Towing Definitions .....................190Trailer Hitch Classification ........................ 191Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum
Trailer Weight Ratings) ............................192 Trailer And Tongue Weight .......................193
Towing Requirements ................................193Towing Tips ................................................196
RECREATIONAL TOWING
(BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) .......................... 197
DRIVING TIPS ..................................................... 197
Driving On Slippery Surfaces.....................197Driving Through Water .............................. 197
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ..................... 199
ASSIST AND SOS MIRROR — IF EQUIPPED.... 199
General Information ..................................203 BULB REPLACEMENT ........................................ 204
Replacement Bulbs ................................... 204
Replacing Exterior Bulbs ........................... 206
FUSES ..................................................................207
General Information .................................. 208Underhood Fuses ...................................... 208
Rear Interior Fuses .................................... 211
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ........................216
Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage .......... 216Preparations For Jacking........................... 217
Jacking And Changing A Tire .................... 217
TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED ................... 220
Tire Service Kit Storage ............................. 220Tire Service Kit Components And
Operation.................................................... 221 Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions .......... 221Sealing A Tire With Tire Service Kit .......... 223
JUMP STARTING ................................................. 226
Preparations For Jump Start ..................... 227Jump Starting Procedure .......................... 227
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .......................... 229
MANUAL PARK RELEASE — 8 – SPEED
TRANSMISSION ................................................. 229
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ..............................231
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ........................232 Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) Models .............. 233 ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
(EARS) ................................................................ 233
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ....................... 233
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING .................................. 234
3.6L And 5.7L Engines ............................. 234
6.2L Supercharged And 6.4L Engines ..... 239
ENGINE COMPARTMENT .................................. 246
3.6L Engine ............................................... 246
5.7L Engine ............................................... 247
6.2L Supercharged Engine ...................... 248
6.4L Engine ............................................... 249
Checking Oil Level — 3.6L And 5.7L
Engine ........................................................ 250 Checking Oil Level — 6.2L Supercharged
Engine And 6.4L Engine ........................... 250 Adding Washer Fluid ................................. 250Maintenance-Free Battery ....................... 251Pressure Washing...................................... 251

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DEALER SERVICE .............................................. 252 Engine Oil ...................................................252
Engine Oil Filter .........................................255
Engine Air Cleaner Filter ...........................255
Air Conditioner Maintenance ....................257
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection................258Body Lubrication ........................................259
Windshield Wiper Blades ..........................259
Exhaust System .........................................261
Cooling System ........................................262
Brake System ............................................266
Clutch Hydraulic System — Manual
Transmission (If Equipped) .......................267 Manual Transmission — If Equipped ........267Automatic Transmission — If Equipped ....267
All Wheel Drive (AWD) — If Equipped .......268
Rear Axle ....................................................268
RAISING THE VEHICLE ...................................... 269
TIRES ................................................................... 269
Tire Safety Information .............................. 269
Tires — General Information .....................276Tire Types ...................................................280
Spare Tires — If Equipped .........................281
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care .....................283Tire Chains And Traction Devices —
Non-SRT......................................................284 Tire Chains And Traction Devices —
SRT .............................................................285 Tire Rotation Recommendations —
Non-SRT ..................................................... 285 Tire Rotation Recommendations —
SRT ............................................................ 285 Tire Rotation—Different Tire Size On
Front And Rear Axle ................................... 286
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES ................... 286
Treadwear .................................................. 286
Traction Grades ......................................... 286
Temperature Grades ................................. 287
VEHICLE STORAGE ...........................................287
BODYWORK ........................................................ 287
Protection From Atmospheric Agents ...... 287
Body And Underbody Maintenance .......... 288Preserving The Bodywork .......................... 288
INTERIORS ......................................................... 289
Seats And Fabric Parts .............................. 289
Plastic And Coated Parts ........................... 290
Leather Parts ............................................. 290
Glass Surfaces .......................................... 290
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
IDENTIFICATION DATA .......................................291Vehicle Identification Number .................. 291
BRAKE SYSTEM ................................................. 291 WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS .............................................. 291
Torque Specifications................................ 292
FUEL REQUIREMENTS ....................................... 293
3.6L Engine ................................................ 293
5.7L Engine (With Automatic
Transmission) ............................................ 293 5.7L Engine (With Manual
Transmission) ............................................ 293 6.2L Supercharged Engine ....................... 2946.4L Engine ................................................ 294
Reformulated Gasoline ............................. 294
Materials Added To Fuel ........................... 295
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ..................... 295
Do Not Use E-85 In Non-Flex Fuel
Vehicles ...................................................... 295 CNG And LP Fuel System
Modifications ............................................. 295 MMT In Gasoline........................................ 296
Fuel System Cautions................................ 296
Carbon Monoxide Warnings...................... 296
FLUID CAPACITIES — NON-SRT ........................ 297
FLUID CAPACITIES — SRT ................................. 298
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS — NON-SRT .......... 299
Engine ....................................................... 299
Chassis ................................................... 301
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS — SRT .................... 302
Engine ........................................................ 302
Chassis ....................................................... 304

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL87
If this warning light remains on after several
ignition cycles, and the vehicle has been driven
several miles (kilometers) at speeds greater
than 30 mph (48 km/h), see an authorized
dealer as soon as possible to have the problem
diagnosed and corrected.
The “ESC OFF Indicator Light” and the “ESC
Indicator Light” come on momentarily each
time the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN or
ACC/ON/RUN position.
The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking
sounds when it is active. This is normal; the
sounds will stop when ESC becomes inactive.
This light will come on when the vehicle is in
an ESC event.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF
Warning Light — If Equipped
This warning light indicates the
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
is off.
Each time the ignition is turned to
ON/RUN or ACC/ON/RUN, the ESC system will
be on, even if it was turned off previously.
The ESC OFF indicator will be lit any time the
Traction Mode is set to Sport, Track or Full OFF
in Drive Modes.
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light — If
Equipped
This warning light will illuminate when
the windshield washer fluid is low.
Refer to “Scheduled Servicing” in
“Servicing And Maintenance” for
further information.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Warning Light
The warning light switches on and a
message is displayed to indicate that
the tire pressure is lower than the
recommended value and/or that slow
pressure loss is occurring. In these cases,
optimal tire duration and fuel consumption may
not be guaranteed.
Should one or more tires be in the condition
mentioned above, the display will show the
indications corresponding to each tire. Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold and
inflated to the inflation pressure recommended
by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label. If your
vehicle has tires of a different size than the size
indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure label, you should determine the
proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has
been equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire
pressure telltale when one or more of your tires
is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when
the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as soon as
possible, and inflate them to the proper
pressure.
CAUTION!
Do not continue driving with one or more flat
tires as handling may be compromised. Stop
the vehicle, avoiding sharp braking and
steering. If a tire puncture occurs, repair
immediately using the dedicated tire repair
kit and contact an authorized dealer as soon
as possible.
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110SAFETY
Vehicles With Compact Spare

1. The compact spare tire or non-matching
full size does not have a Tire Pressure
Monitoring sensor. Therefore, the TPMS
will not monitor the pressure in the
compact or non-matching full size spare
tire.

2. If you install the compact or non-matching full size spare tire in place of a road tire that
has a pressure below the low-pressure
warning limit, upon the next ignition key
cycle, the TPMS Warning Light will remain
on and a chime will sound. In addition, the
graphic in the instrument cluster will still
display a different color pressure value and
an "Inflate to XX" message.
3. After driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h), the
TPMS Warning Light will flash on and off for
75 seconds and then remain on solid. In
addition, the instrument cluster will display
a “Service Tire Pressure System” message
for five seconds and then display dashes
(- -) in place of the pressure value. 4. For each subsequent ignition key cycle, a
chime will sound, the TPMS Warning Light
will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then
remain on solid, and the instrument cluster
will display a “Service Tire Pressure System”
message for five seconds and then display
dashes (- -) in place of the pressure value.
5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire and reinstall it on the vehicle in place of
the compact spare or non-matching full
size, the TPMS will update automatically. In
addition, the TPMS Warning Light will turn
off and the graphic in the instrument cluster
will display a new pressure value instead of
dashes (- -), as long as no tire pressure is
below the low-pressure warning limit in any
of the four active road tires. The vehicle may
need to be driven for up to 20 minutes
above 15 mph (24 km/h) in order for the
TPMS to receive this information.
TPMS Deactivation — If Equipped
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
can be deactivated if replacing all four wheel
and tire assemblies (road tires) with wheel and
tire assemblies that do not have TPMS sensors,
such as when installing winter wheel and tire
assemblies on your vehicle. To deactivate the TPMS, first replace all four
wheel and tire assemblies (road tires) with tires
not equipped with Tire Pressure Monitoring
(TPM) sensors. Then, drive the vehicle for
20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h). The
TPMS will chime, the TPMS Warning Light will
flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain
on. The instrument cluster will display the
“Service Tire Pressure System” message and
then display dashes (--) in place of the pressure
values.
Beginning with the next ignition cycle, the TPMS
will no longer chime or display the “Service Tire
Pressure System” message in the instrument
cluster but dashes (--) will remain in place of the
pressure values.
To reactivate the TPMS, replace all four wheel
and tire assemblies (road tires) with tires
equipped with TPM sensors. Then, drive the
vehicle for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph
(24 km/h). The TPMS will chime, the TPMS
Warning Light will flash on and off for
75 seconds and then turn off. The instrument
cluster will display the “Service Tire Pressure
System” message and then display pressure
values in place of the dashes.

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SAFETY147
(Continued)
PERIODIC SAFETY CHECKS YOU SHOULD
M
AKE OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and
uneven wear patterns. Check for stones, nails,
glass, or other objects lodged in the tread or
sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts and cracks.
Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks, and bulges.
Check the wheel nuts for tightness. Check the
tires (including spare) for proper cold inflation
pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of brake
lights and exterior lights while you work the
controls. Check turn signal and high beam
indicator lights on the instrument panel.
Door Latches
Check for proper closing, latching, and locking.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under the vehicle after overnight
parking for fuel, coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks.
Also, if gasoline fumes are detected or if fuel, or
brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause
should be located and corrected immediately.
ONLY use the driver’s side floor mat on the
driver’s side floor area. To check for inter -
ference, with the vehicle properly parked
with the engine off, fully depress the accel -
erator, the brake, and the clutch pedal (if
present) to check for interference. If your
floor mat interferes with the operation of
any pedal, or is not secure to the floor,
remove the floor mat from the vehicle and
place the floor mat in your trunk.
ONLY use the passenger’s side floor mat on
the passenger’s side floor area.
ALWAYS make sure objects cannot fall or
slide into the driver’s side floor area when
the vehicle is moving. Objects can become
trapped under accelerator, brake, or clutch
pedals and could cause a loss of vehicle
control.
WARNING! (Continued)
NEVER place any objects under the floor
mat (e.g., towels, keys, etc.). These objects
could change the position of the floor mat
and may cause interference with the accel -
erator, brake, or clutch pedals.
If the vehicle carpet has been removed and
re-installed, always properly attach carpet
to the floor and check the floor mat
fasteners are secure to the vehicle carpet.
Fully depress each pedal to check for inter -
ference with the accelerator, brake, or
clutch pedals then re-install the floor mats.
It is recommended to only use mild soap
and water to clean your floor mats. After
cleaning, always check your floor mat has
been properly installed and is secured to
your vehicle using the floor mat fasteners
by lightly pulling mat.
WARNING! (Continued)
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194STARTING AND OPERATING
(Continued)
Perform the maintenance listed in the
“Scheduled Servicing”. Refer to “Scheduled
Servicing” in “Servicing And Maintenance” for
the proper maintenance intervals. When towing
a trailer, never exceed the GAWR or GCWR
ratings.
Towing Requirements — Tires
Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a
compact spare tire.
Do not drive more than 50 mph (80 km/h) when towing while using a full size spare tire.
Proper tire inflation pressures are essential
to the safe and satisfactory operation of your
vehicle. Refer to “Tires” in “Servicing And
Maintenance” for proper tire inflation
procedures.
Check the trailer tires for proper tire inflation
pressures before trailer usage.
Check for signs of tire wear or visible tire
damage before towing a trailer. Refer to
“Tires” in “Servicing And Maintenance” for
the proper inspection procedure.
When replacing tires, refer to “Tires” in
“Servicing And Maintenance” for the proper
tire replacement procedures. Replacing tires
with a higher load carrying capacity will not
increase the vehicle's GVWR and GAWR
limits.
Towing Requirements — Trailer Brakes
Do not interconnect the hydraulic brake
system or vacuum system of your vehicle
with that of the trailer. This could cause inad -
equate braking and possible personal injury.
An electronically actuated trailer brake
controller is required when towing a trailer
with electronically actuated brakes. When
towing a trailer equipped with a hydraulic
surge actuated brake system, an electronic
brake controller is not required.
Trailer brakes are recommended for trailers
over 1,000 lbs (453 kg) and required for
trailers in excess of 2,000 lbs (907 kg).
Total weight must be distributed between
the tow vehicle and the trailer such that the
following four ratings are not exceeded :
Max loading as defined on the “Tire and
Loading Information” placard.
GTW
GAWR
Tongue weight rating for the trailer
hitch utilized.
CAUTION!
Do not tow a trailer at all during the first
500 miles (805 km) the new vehicle is
driven. The engine, axle or other parts could
be damaged.
WARNING! (Continued)
Then, during the first 500 miles (805 km)
that a trailer is towed, do not drive over
50 mph (80 km/h) and do not make starts
at full throttle. This helps the engine and
other parts of the vehicle wear in at the
heavier loads.
CAUTION! (Continued)

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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY211
REAR INTERIOR FUSES
There is also a power distribution center located
in the trunk under the spare tire access panel.
This center contains fuses and relays. Fuse
cavity location and descriptions are printed on
the inside of the power distribution center
cover.

Rear Power Distribution Center

48
–10 Amp Red AWD Module / Front Axle Disconnect – If Equipped
49 ––Fuse – Spare
50 ––Fuse – Spare
51 –20 Amp Yellow Vacuum Pump – If Equipped
52 –5 Amp Tan Adaptive Cruise – If Equipped
53 ––Fuse – Spare
Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description
CAUTION!
When installing the power distribution
center cover, it is important to ensure the
cover is properly positioned and fully
latched. Failure to do so may allow water to
get into the power distribution center and
possibly result in an electrical system
failure.
When replacing a blown fuse, it is important
to use only a fuse having the correct
amperage rating. The use of a fuse with a
rating other than indicated may result in a
dangerous electrical system overload. If a
properly rated fuse continues to blow, it
indicates a problem in the circuit that must
be corrected.
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216IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGINGJACK LOCATION/SPARE TIRE STOWAGE
The jack and spare tire are both stowed under
an access cover in the trunk. Follow these steps
to access the jack and spare tire.
NOTE:
The spare tire must be removed in order to
access the jack.

1. Open the trunk.

2. Lift the access cover using the pull strap.
3. Rotate the fastener securing the spare tire
counterclockwise to remove it.

Removing Tire Fastener
4. Remove the spare tire.
5. Rotate the fastener securing the jack
counterclockwise to remove it.

Removing Jack Fastener

6. Remove the jack and lug wrench assembly from under the spare tire. Turn the jack
screw to the left to loosen the lug wrench,
and remove the wrench from the jack
assembly.WARNING!
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side
of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull
far enough off the road to avoid the danger
of being hit when operating the jack or
changing the wheel.
Being under a jacked-up vehicle is
dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the
jack and fall on you. You could be crushed.
Never put any part of your body under a
vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to get
under a raised vehicle, take it to a service
center where it can be raised on a lift.
Never start or run the engine while the
vehicle is on a jack.
The jack is designed to be used as a tool for
changing tires only. The jack should not be
used to lift the vehicle for service purposes.
The vehicle should be jacked on a firm level
surface only. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
WARNING!
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a
collision or hard stop could endanger the
occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the jack
parts and the spare tire in the places
provided. Have the deflated (flat) tire repaired
or replaced immediately.

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