Automatic Transmission - Dodge Charger Police 2018 Owner's Manual Supplement

60 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
individual driving habits and driving conditions (e.g., rush
hour, city, highway, etc). Smoke and odor associated with
brake burnishing is normal. Therefore, we recommend
using the following burnish procedure to burnish the
heavy-duty brake system on your vehicle.
In a controlled environment, accelerate the vehicle to a
speed of 60 mph (97 km/h), maintain this speed for a few
seconds, and then apply the brakes for a moderate decel-
eration, slowing the vehicle to a speed of 10 to 5 mph (16 to
8 km/h). Repeat this sequence 40 times. However, allow
30 seconds between braking maneuvers to cool the brakes.
After completing this procedure, allow the brakes to cool
completely before driving the vehicle again.

Automatic Transmission

Selection Of Lubricant
It is important to use the proper transmission fluid to
ensure optimum transmission performance and life. Use
only the manufacturer's specified transmission fluid. Refer
to "Fluids And Lubricants" in "Technical Specifications"
for fluid specifications. It is important to maintain the
transmission fluid at the correct level using the recom-
mended fluid. No chemical flushes should be used in any
transmission; only the approved lubricant should be used.
CAUTION!
Using a transmission fluid other than the manufactur-
er's recommended fluid may cause deterioration in
transmission shift quality and/or torque converter
shudder, and will require more frequent fluid and
filter changes. Refer to "Fluids And Lubricants" in
"Technical Specifications" for fluid specifications.
Special Additives
The manufacturer strongly recommends against using any
special additives in the transmission.
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered
product and its performance may be impaired by supple-
mental additives. Therefore, do not add any fluid additives
to the transmission. The only exception to this policy is the
use of special dyes for diagnosing fluid leaks. Avoid using
transmission sealers as they may adversely affect seals.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as
the chemicals can damage your transmission compo-
nents. Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty.