Dodge CHALLENGER 2017 Quick Reference Manual page 9

S T A R T I N G A N D O P E R A T I N G
SRT Vehicles
Chassis
• Wheels - due to the high performance nature of
the brake system, the wheels will get coated
with brake dust. It is recommended that
Mopar ® Wheel Cleaner be used on your wheels
to avoid any possible damage to the finish.
However, do not use wheel cleaner if your
vehicle is equipped with Dark Vapor or Black
Satin Chrome wheels, which must only be
cleaned with mild soap, water, and a soft cloth.
NOTE:
Due to the high performance nature of the brakes
on your SRT, vehicle dust and some noise are
expected and normal.
• Tire Service Kit - your vehicle comes with a tire
inflator kit; there is no spare tire included in
your vehicle.
• Trailer Tow - Trailer towing with your SRT ve-
hicle is not recommended.
• ESC (Electronic Stability Control) - your vehicle
is equipped with selectable ESC modes. The
ESC mode selected will alter the handling char-
acteristics of your vehicle.
• Adjustable Modes - your vehicle is equipped with
selectable driving modes: Default (Street), Sport,
Track, Custom, ECO, and Valet. Please refer to
the Owner's Manual for further information.
• Three-Season Tires - This vehicle may be
equipped with three-season tires to enhance
performance. FCA US LLC does not recom-
mend use of these tires when temperatures are
below 40°F (4°C) or in snow/ice conditions.
Powertrain & Drivetrain
• Engine & Transmission (SRT Engine Break-In
Recommendations) - The following tips will be
helpful in obtaining optimum performance and
maximum durability for your new SRT Vehicle.
Despite modern technology and World Class
manufacturing methods, the moving parts of
the vehicle must still wear in with each other.
This wearing in occurs mainly during the first
500 miles (805 km) and continues through the
first oil change interval.
NOTE:
Check engine oil with every refueling and add if
necessary. Oil and fuel consumption may be
higher through the first oil change interval.
• Engine Oil - 0W-40 Full Synthetic Engine Oil
recommended.
• Fuel - for optimum performance, Premium
Fuel with a minimum octane rating of 91 Pump
Octane Number (97 RON) is recommended.
Automatic Transmission:
• Applying the brake and throttle pedals at the
same time ["brake torquing"] for an extended
period of time will illuminate the ETC fault light
requiring the dealership to clear.
• The vehicle may be equipped with steering
wheel mounted "Paddle Shifters" and an M
gate console shifter. When in the M gate, the
vehicle will not shift at red line and must be
manual shifted with either the paddles shifters
or the console shifter. In the M gate, the shift
light can be programed to assist the driver with
optimal shift points.