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Summary of Contents for Dodge Challenger 2021
- Page 1 2021 DODGE CHALLENGER/CHARGER PERFORMANCE FEATURES GUIDE...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..........................4 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE ................... 6 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ............7 STARTING AND OPERATING ....................20 MULTIMEDIA ..........................26 SAFETY ............................67 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ...................... 70 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE ..................72 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ....................89 INDEX ............................... - Page 4 WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES ....19 Dynamometer (Dyno) ........36 SAFETY TIPS............69 White Indicator Lights........19 DODGE DRIVE MODES — IF EQUIPPED ..... 36 Periodic Safety Checks You Should Performance Control — If Equipped ... 36 Make Outside The Vehicle ......69...
- Page 5 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Tire Rotation Recommendations ...... 87 FUEL REQUIREMENTS..........90 Drag Radials..........87 6.2L And 6.4L Engine........90 Tire Service Kit Location........70 Same Tire Size On Front And Rear Reformulated Gasoline ......90 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE......70 Axle — If Equipped ........88 Materials Added To Fuel ......
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Page 6: Introduction
For additional information, refer to your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual. When it comes to service, remember that authorized dealers know your Dodge® best, have factory-trained technicians and genuine MOPAR® parts,... -
Page 7: Symbols Key
SYMBOLS KEY If you do not read the entire Owner’s Manual, you may miss important information. Observe all Cautions and Warnings. These statements are against operating SYMBOL GLOSSARY WARNING! procedures that could result in a collision, bodily injury and/or death. Some car components have colored labels with symbols indicating These statements are against procedures that precautions to be observed when using this component. -
Page 8: Getting To Know Your Vehicle
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE KEYS Refer to “Keys” in “Getting To Know Your ROGRAMMING EQUESTING Vehicle” in the Owner’s Manual for further DDITIONAL information. In SRT vehicles, black keys must be replaced SRT vehicles equipped with the 6.2L engine with black keys and red keys must be replaced come with three key fobs, two red and one with red keys. -
Page 9: Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Charger 6.2L Supercharged Engine... - Page 10 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Charger 6.2L Supercharged High Output Engine...
- Page 11 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Charger 6.4L Engine...
- Page 12 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Challenger 6.2L Supercharged Engine...
- Page 13 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Challenger 6.2L Supercharged High Output Engine...
- Page 14 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Challenger 6.4L Engine...
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Page 15: Instrument Cluster Descriptions
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL The gauge pointer will likely indicate a NSTRUMENT LUSTER ESCRIPTIONS CAUTION! higher temperature when driving in hot 1. Tachometer weather, up mountain grades, or when Driving with a hot engine cooling system Indicates the engine speed in revolutions towing a trailer. -
Page 16: Instrument Cluster Display
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY OCATION ONTROLS NSTRUMENT LUSTER ISPLAY ELECTABLE TEMS The instrument cluster display features an Your vehicle is equipped with an instrument interactive display which is located in the cluster display, which offers useful information Push and release the up or down arrow... - Page 17 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL Intake Air Temp — If Equipped Performance Features The Performance Features include the following: Displays the current temperature of the air WARNING! entering the engine. 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) Timer Measurement of vehicle statistics with the Engine Torque —...
- Page 18 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 1/4 Mile (400 meters) Timer Diagnostics — If Equipped Speed Warning — If Equipped This feature allows the driver to view engine and Best Push and release the up or down arrow emission vehicle faults.
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Page 19: Transbrake™ (Track Use Only)
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ™ (T ) — 3. Line Lock — Warm the tires by using Line RANS RAKE RACK Lock (burnout). QUIPPED Initial Conditions: TransBrake™ is specifically designed for the drag strip by holding the vehicle stationary to a) Vehicle speed must be achieve maximum power and torque at launch. - Page 20 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL c. Press and hold the “OK” button on the h) Line Lock/Launch Control and f) Release one shift paddle at or steering wheel to activate “Line Lock”. Cruise Control are not engaged. above 1,500 RPM with zero wheel speed.
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Page 21: Warning Lights And Messages
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES Track Mode Indicator Light — If Equipped HITE NDICATOR IGHTS This light will turn on when Track Sport Mode Indicator Light The warning/indicator lights will illuminate in Mode is active Ú page 45. the instrument panel together with a dedicated This light will turn on when Sport message and/or acoustic signal when... -
Page 22: Starting And Operating
STARTING AND OPERATING ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS — Avoid aggressive braking. Maintain vehicle speed below 85 mph (136 km/h) and observe local speed limits. 6.2L AND 6.4L Drive with the engine speed less than 3,500 RPM. For the first 1,500 miles (2,414 km): The following tips will be helpful in obtaining Do not participate in track events, sport Maintain vehicle speed below 55 mph... - Page 23 STARTING AND OPERATING MANUAL TRANSMISSION RECOMMENDED SHIFT SPEEDS Engine 6.4L km/h MANUAL TRANSMISSION RECOMMENDED SHIFT SPEEDS Engine 6.2L km/h Earlier upshifts during cruise conditions (relatively steady speeds) may result in increased fuel economy. Higher upshift speeds may be used to obtain a desired acceleration rate. NOTE: Your vehicle is equipped with a transmission reverse inhibitor system.
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Page 24: Skip Shift
STARTING AND OPERATING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — IF 1–4 S HIFT OWNSHIFTING EQUIPPED In Auto Drive Mode, Default, or Street Drive To maintain a safe speed and prolong brake life, Modes, there are times when you must shift the downshift to maintain a safe speed when You must press and hold the brake pedal while transmission directly from FIRST gear to descending a steep grade. -
Page 25: Autostick
STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION! It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or When exiting the vehicle, always make sure Shift into or out of PARK or REVERSE only NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than the ignition is in the OFF mode, remove the after the vehicle has come to a complete idle speed. - Page 26 STARTING AND OPERATING Operation NOTE: In AutoStick mode, the transmission will shift up or down when (+/-) is manually selected by the In AutoStick mode, you can use the gear Tapping one of the steering wheel-mounted driver (using the gear selector, or the shift selector (in the MANUAL position), or the shift shift paddles (+/-), (if equipped), while the paddles [if equipped]), unless an engine lugging...
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Page 27: Fuel Saver Technology 6.4L Only - If Equipped
STARTING AND OPERATING FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 6.4L ONLY — IF The transmission will automatically down- Transmission shifting will be more noticeable shift as the vehicle slows (to prevent engine when AutoStick is enabled. EQUIPPED lugging) and will display the current gear. The system may revert to automatic shift ... -
Page 28: Multimedia
MULTIMEDIA UCONNECT SETTINGS Press the Back Arrow button to exit out of a Once the setting is complete, either press the Menu or certain option on the Uconnect system. Back Arrow button on the touchscreen to return The Uconnect system uses a combination of to the previous menu, or press the X button on USTOMER ROGRAMMABLE... -
Page 29: Performance Pages
MULTIMEDIA Setting Name Description This setting will change the unit of measurement on the display to US. Metric This setting will change the unit of measurement on the display to Metric. This setting changes the “Speed” (MPH, or km/h), “Distance” (mi or km), “Fuel Consumption”... -
Page 30: Home
MULTIMEDIA If a USB drive is installed in the media hub, The following describes each feature and its Follow these steps to change a widget. Either press the Camera icon on the top right of the operation: press directly on the widget you want to change, touchscreen when using Performance Pages. - Page 31 MULTIMEDIA 3. After selecting a widget location, select the Gauge: Current Gear To activate the Historical Data feature on your gauge to display: touchscreen, follow these steps: Gauge: Current Speed Gauge: Oil Temp 1. Select the Home page tab within Timer: 0–60 mph (0–100 km/h) ...
- Page 32 MULTIMEDIA 2. Towards the bottom of the screen, a 3. To take a screenshot of the historical data, checkbox will appear next to “Include make sure a USB device is plugged into the historical data in screenshot.” Click the box vehicle.
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Page 33: Timers
MULTIMEDIA When the Timers Page is selected, you will be NOTE: IMERS able to select the Drag or Accel & Braking tabs. Pressing the Camera icon in the upper right The following will be displayed: corner of the screen at any time will save a screenshot of the screen currently being viewed Recent ... - Page 34 MULTIMEDIA NOTE: 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) ¼ Mile (400 m) ET The Uconnect option will be grayed out or Displays the time it takes for the vehicle to go Displays the time it takes for the vehicle to go missing if the vehicle does not have a valid from 0 to 60 mph (0 to 100 km/h).
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Page 35: Gauges
MULTIMEDIA Coolant Temperature Pressing the Left or Right arrows will cycle AUGES through the details for each of the gauges. Shows the actual coolant temperature. Pressing the minimize button above the graph Battery Voltage will return to the Gauge menu. ... -
Page 36: G-Force
MULTIMEDIA When selected, this screen displays all four NOTE: ORCE G-Force values as well as steering angle. Front, Right, Left, and Rear G-Forces are all peak values. These readings can be reset by When G-Force is selected, the following clearing peak G-Force on the instrument features will be available: cluster. -
Page 37: Engine
MULTIMEDIA When selected, this screen displays the Oil Pressure (6.4L Only) — If Equipped NGINE following values: Shows the actual engine oil pressure. Vehicle Speed Boost Pressure (6.2L Only) — If Equipped Shows the actual vehicle speed. Shows the actual boost pressure. -
Page 38: Dynamometer (Dyno)
Uconnect system, press the Info button on the (bottom chart). The graph will fill to the right side touchscreen. DODGE DRIVE MODES — IF EQUIPPED of the page (based on History time selected). Once the right side of the page is reached, the —... - Page 39 MULTIMEDIA Drive Mode Set-Up Pressing the Drive Mode Set-Up button on the NOTE: touchscreen within the Performance Control Not all of the options listed in this manual are screen indicates the real-time status of the available on every vehicle. Below is a chart with all available Performance Control vehicle various systems.
- Page 40 MULTIMEDIA Default Mode The vehicle will always start in Default Mode. Launch Control This mode is for typical driving conditions. While WARNING! in Default Mode, the Engine/Transmission and Traction will operate in their Normal settings Launch Control is intended for off-highway or and cannot be changed.
- Page 41 MULTIMEDIA The system is not intended to compensate for Sport Mode lack of driver experience or familiarity with the race track. Use of this feature in low traction (cold, wet, gravel, etc.) conditions may result in excess wheel slip outside this system’s control resulting in an aborted launch.
- Page 42 MULTIMEDIA The customized settings will only be active Engine/Trans (If Equipped With Automatic Paddle Shifters — If Equipped With Automatic when the Sport button is active. Transmission) Transmission Sport Mode Set-Up Engine/Trans Paddle – Automatic Transmission Possible Performance Control configurations SPORT ...
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Page 43: Srt Drive Modes
MULTIMEDIA Traction Steering — If Equipped COMFORT Press the Comfort button on the touchscreen to provide a lower steering effort. SRT DRIVE MODES Key Fob 6.2L Supercharged Engine — If Equipped Traction Control Steering SPORT SPORT Press the Sport button on the touchscreen to Press the Sport button on the touchscreen to turn off traction control and reduce stability provide an increased amount of steering feel,... - Page 44 MULTIMEDIA NOTE: Your vehicle’s Horsepower may vary based upon trim levels and calibration, as indicated on the radio screen by “XXX.” Refer to the chart below for your vehicle’s specifications: Vehicle Horsepower 6.2L 6.2L High Output 6.2L Super Stock If your vehicle is equipped with the 6.2L Use of the black key fob limits the driver to a supercharged engine, it will support an reduced engine output.
- Page 45 Pushing the SRT button on the instrument Drive Modes feature which allows for panel switch bank or the Drive Mode button on the Dodge Scat Pack or Widebody vehi- coordinating the operation of various vehicle cles. systems depending upon the type of driving behavior desired.
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Page 46: Srt Dashboard
MULTIMEDIA SRT D The SRT Drive Modes main screen displays the You can also change the settings on the ASHBOARD current drive mode and real-time status of the following: Your SRT vehicle is equipped with a Dashboard vehicle’s performance configuration. The Drive Mode ... -
Page 47: Track Mode
MULTIMEDIA Pressing the Track button on the touchscreen NOTE: RACK will activate the configuration for typical track For Super Stock vehicles, Track Mode will be driving. The Transmission, Traction, Steering, optimized for drag strip performance rather and Suspension systems are all set to their than a road or circuit course environment. -
Page 48: Sport Mode
MULTIMEDIA PORT USTOM Drive Modes (Sport) Auto Mode Custom Mode Pressing the Sport button on the touchscreen This mode is for typical driving conditions where The Custom Mode may be selected quickly by will activate the configuration for typical the Traction and Transmission will be operating pushing the SRT or Drive Mode button on the enthusiast driving. - Page 49 MULTIMEDIA Paddle Shifter settings are shown in their Drive Mode Set-Up Info Power — If Equipped current configuration. Within the Drive Modes Set-Up screen, press the left/right arrows to scroll through all the available Drive Modes systems giving you a description of their operation and current configuration.
- Page 50 MULTIMEDIA Paddle Shifters Transmission TRACK Press the Track button on the touchscreen to provide the fastest shift speeds and will have the highest comfort trade-off. SPORT Press the Sport button on the touchscreen to provide faster shift speeds and will have a moderate comfort trade-off.
- Page 51 MULTIMEDIA Traction TRACK STREET Press the Track button on the touchscreen to Press the Street button on the touchscreen modify traction control to optimize track to provide full traction control and full performance with the least stability control. stability control.
- Page 52 MULTIMEDIA Suspension TRACK STREET Press the Track button on the touchscreen to Press the Street button on the touchscreen provide the firmest possible suspension stiff- to provide a balance of suspension stiffness ness with the highest amount of comfort and ride comfort for typical daily driving.
- Page 53 MULTIMEDIA Steering — If Equipped TRACK STREET Press the Track button on the touchscreen to Press the Street button on the touchscreen adjust the steering effort to the highest level. to adjust the steering effort to the lowest level.
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Page 54: Race Options
MULTIMEDIA Press the Race Options button on the PTIONS touchscreen while in the Dashboard screen or Drive Mode screen to display the vehicle’s Race Options. Within Race Options, you can activate, deactivate, and adjust the RPM values for the Launch Control, Shift Light, Line Lock, Race Cooldown, and Chiller (if equipped with a 6.2L High Output engine) features. - Page 55 MULTIMEDIA Launch Control WARNING! Launch Mode is intended for off-highway or off-road use only and should not be used on any public roadways. It is recommended that this feature be used in a controlled environment, and within the limits of the law. The capabilities of the vehicle as measured by the performance pages must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner,...
- Page 56 MULTIMEDIA Chiller — If Equipped Line Lock — If Equipped Active instructions on how to use the Line Lock feature will be displayed in the instrument The Chiller feature will be enabled by pressing Line Lock has been developed as a burnout cluster.
- Page 57 MULTIMEDIA Shift Light NOTE: The Shift Light RPM Set-Up allows you to set the shift light to actuate for gears 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5-8. The Shift Light feature is not available on By pressing and releasing the Up/Down Arrow Scat Pack vehicles.
- Page 58 MULTIMEDIA Race Cooldown — If Equipped To enable this feature, the vehicle will check to ensure the engine is off, the hood is closed, the Race Cooldown is a selectable After-Run status of the battery and system is good, and Cooling Feature.
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Page 59: Valet Mode
MULTIMEDIA While in Valet Mode, the following vehicle ALET configurations are set and locked to prevent unauthorized modification: Engine limited to the lowest power output state. On automatic transmissions, transmission up-shifts earlier than normal. Traction, Steering, and Suspension are set to ... -
Page 60: Eco Mode
MULTIMEDIA Eco Mode can only be turned on while in the Prior to each track event/day, verify the front and rear brake pads have more than half pad Auto Drive Mode. thickness remaining. If the brake pads The paddle shifters will be disabled while in Eco require changing, please burnish prior to mode. - Page 61 MULTIMEDIA If equipped with a removable lower front Tire pressure: 1. Use one track session to burnish brakes by fascia/bumper grille, it is recommended to driving at 75% speed. Brake at approxi- 40 psi (276 kpa) Hot, recommend 32 psi ...
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Page 62: 1320 - If Equipped
R/T Scat Pack 1320 vehicles, will use various systems. Pressing the Drag Mode SRT Drive Modes rather than the Dodge Perfor- Set-Up button on the touchscreen allows the 1320 — IF EQUIPPED mance Control Pages. - Page 63 MULTIMEDIA Available Mode Configurations Suspension If Adaptive Suspension Refer to the Sport and Default Modes for their While in Drag Mode, the Engine, Transmission NOTE: Suspension setup is only available if your detailed operation. and Traction will default to their Drag settings. The Steering Assist may be configured to vehicle is equipped with Drag Mode.
- Page 64 MULTIMEDIA Engine/Trans (If Equipped With Automatic DRAG Traction Transmission) Press the Drag button on the touchscreen to optimize the fastest throttle response and shifting for an enhanced driving experience. NORMAL Press the Normal button on the touchscreen for a balance of throttle response, shift comfort and economy for normal driving.
- Page 65 MULTIMEDIA Steering — If Equipped DRAG Suspension — If Equipped Press the Drag button on the touchscreen to provide an increased amount of steering feel, requiring a higher amount of steering effort. SPORT Press the Sport button on the touchscreen to provide a balanced steering feel and steering effort.
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Page 66: Launch Control- If Equipped
MULTIMEDIA LAUNCH CONTROL— IF EQUIPPED 2. Slide the RPM slider bar on the 3. Press “Activate Launch Control”. touchscreen. This screen will allow you to 4. Make sure the vehicle is not moving. — I adjust your launch RPM’s for optimum UTOMATIC RANSMISSION launch/traction. -
Page 67: Manual Transmission - If Equipped
MULTIMEDIA — I Launch Control will be active until the vehicle 3. Press “Activate Launch Control”. ANUAL RANSMISSION QUIPPED reaches 62 mph (100 km/h), at which point the 4. Make sure the vehicle is not moving. Vehicles with a manual transmission have an Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system returns adjustable launch RPM controlled through the to its current ESC mode. - Page 68 MULTIMEDIA 8. When conditions 4 through 7 have been Launch Control will be active until the vehicle NOTE: met, the instrument cluster display will read reaches 62 mph (100 km/h), at which point the After Control Mode has been aborted, ESC ...
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Page 69: Safety
SAFETY SEATS EHICLES ITHOUT EATING WARNING! — I NSTALLED QUIPPED Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint If the rear seat has been removed, do not system of the vehicle. All passenger occupants within the vehicle must ride in that area. In a collision, people riding be in a seat equipped with a seat belt and a in these areas are more likely to be seri- WARNING! -
Page 70: Safety Features
SAFETY SAFETY FEATURES WARNING! (Continued) WARNING! (ESC) Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat LECTRONIC TABILITY ONTROL In the ESC “Drag” mode, the engine torque and using a seat belt properly. Occupants, reduction and stability features are PERATING ODES including the driver, should always wear... -
Page 71: Safety Tips
SAFETY SAFETY TIPS WARNING! WARNING! ERIODIC AFETY HECKS HOULD To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH when To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH: using “Track-Use” parts and equipment: UTSIDE EHICLE ALWAYS remove any “Track-Use” equip- ment before driving on public roads. NEVER use any “Track-Use”... -
Page 72: In Case Of Emergency
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY TIRE SERVICE KIT LOCATION TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE NOTE: For complete usage information, refer to “Tire The Tire Service Kit is located in the trunk. This section describes procedures for towing a Service Kit” in the “In Case Of Emergency” disabled vehicle using a commercial towing section of the Owner’s Manual. - Page 73 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Towing Condition Wheels OFF The Ground Automatic Transmission If transmission is operable: • Transmission in NEUTRAL Flat Tow NONE • 30 mph (48 km/h) max speed • 30 miles (48 km) max distance Front NOT ALLOWED Wheel Lift Or Dolly Tow Rear NOT RECOMMENDED...
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Page 74: Servicing And Maintenance
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULED SERVICING The oil change indicator system will remind you NOTE: that it is time to take your vehicle in for The oil change indicator message will not 6.2L A 6.4L E NGINES scheduled maintenance. monitor the time since the last oil change. An “Oil Change Required”... - Page 75 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE At Each Stop For Fuel Once A Month At Each Oil Change Check the engine oil level Ú page 79. Check tire pressure and look for unusual Change the engine oil filter. wear or damage. Check the windshield washer solvent and Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
- Page 76 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Maintenance Plan — 6.2L And 6.4L Miles: Or Months: 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: Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
- Page 77 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Miles: Or Months: 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: If using your vehicle for any of the following: dusty or off-road conditions.
- Page 78 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Miles: Or Months: 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: Inspect the manual transmission fluid – if equipped. Inspect the rear axle fluid.
- Page 79 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Miles: Or Months: 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: Replace the engine air cleaner filter. Replace the cabin air filter.
- Page 80 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Miles: Or Months: 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: Replace the spark plugs — 6.4L Engine. Flush and replace the engine coolant/ intercooler at 120 months if not done...
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Page 81: Engine Compartment
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 6.2L S UPERCHARGED NGINE 1 — Intercooler Coolant Pressure Reservoir 5 — Washer Fluid Reservoir Cap 2 — Engine Oil Fill 6 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 7 — Engine Oil Dipstick 4 —... -
Page 82: L Engine
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 6.4L E NGINE 1 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 5 — Washer Fluid Reservoir Cap 2 — Engine Oil Fill 6 — Engine Oil Dipstick 3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 7 — Engine Air Cleaner Filter 4 —... -
Page 83: Vehicle Maintenance
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE VEHICLE MAINTENANCE NGINE CAUTION! Engine Oil Selection — 6.2L And 6.4L An authorized dealer has the qualified service Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil Engine personnel, special tools, and equipment to as the chemicals can damage your engine. perform all service operations in an expert Such damage is not covered by the New For best performance and maximum protection... -
Page 84: Cooling System
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Synthetic Engine Oils Coolant Checks OOLING YSTEM You may use synthetic engine oils provided the Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection WARNING! recommended oil quality requirements are met, every 12 months (before the onset of freezing and the recommended maintenance intervals weather, where applicable). - Page 85 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill Selection Of Coolant Some vehicles require special tools to add coolant properly. Failure to fill these systems For further information Ú page 93. NOTE: properly could lead to severe internal engine Some vehicles require special tools to add damage.
- Page 86 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE We recommend using Mopar Antifreeze/ Some vehicles require special tools to add NOTE: Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile coolant properly. Failure to fill these systems Be sure you do not mix the engine coolant (240,000 km) Formula OAT that meets the properly could lead to severe internal engine system pressure cap with the intercooler requirements of FCA Material Standard...
- Page 87 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Disposal Of Used Coolant When additional engine coolant is needed to If frequent engine coolant additions are maintain the proper level, it should be added to required, the cooling system should be pres- Used ethylene glycol-based coolant (antifreeze) sure tested for leaks.
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Page 88: Fuses
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE FUSES Underhood Fuses Complete fuse information can be found in the Owner’s Manual. Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description 50 Amp Red – Rad Fan (6.2L eng) 40 Amp Green – LTR Cooling Pump (6.2L eng) Rear Interior Fuses Complete fuse information can be found in the Owner’s Manual. -
Page 89: Tire Rotation Recommendations
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS Recommended Tire Pressure: WARNING! Street: 32 psi cold for all tires Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles Serious injury or death may result from tire operate at different loads and perform different Drag Strip: failure due to underinflation and/or steering, driving, and braking functions. -
Page 90: Same Tire Size On Front And Rear Axle - If Equipped
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE IFFERENT RONT CAUTION! — I QUIPPED Do not move the vehicle in temperatures The suggested rotation method is the below 15°F with the drag radials installed. In “side-to-side” as shown in the following temperatures below 15°F, tires can lose diagram. -
Page 91: Technical Specifications
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS BRAKE SYSTEM SRT — If Equipped ORQUE PECIFICATIONS NOTE: 1320 Model Vehicle Your vehicle is equipped with dual hydraulic Your vehicle is equipped with a high perfor- brake systems. If either of the two hydraulic Lug Nut/Bolt **Lug Nut/ Lug Nut/Bolt mance braking system. -
Page 92: Fuel Requirements
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FUEL REQUIREMENTS Tighten the lug nuts/bolts in a star pattern until This engine is designed to meet all each nut/bolt has been tightened twice. Ensure emissions regulations, provide While operating on gasoline with the required that the socket is fully engaged on the lug nut/ optimal fuel economy and octane number, hearing a light knocking sound bolt (do not insert it halfway). -
Page 93: Materials Added To Fuel
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS E-85 I ATERIALS DDED ASOLINE XYGENATE LENDS EHICLES Besides using unleaded gasoline with the Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline proper octane rating, gasolines that contain with oxygenates such as ethanol. Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFV) are compatible detergents, corrosion and stability additives are with gasoline containing up to 15% ethanol CAUTION! recommended. -
Page 94: Cng And Lp Fuel System Modifications
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS CNG A LP F without MMT be used in your vehicle. The MMT YSTEM CAUTION! (Continued) content of gasoline may not be indicated on the ODIFICATIONS gasoline pump; therefore, you should ask your The use of fuel additives, which are now ... -
Page 95: Fluid Capacities
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FLUID CAPACITIES Metric Fuel (Approximate) All Engines 18.5 Gallons 70 Liters Engine Oil With Filter All Engines 7 Quarts 6.6 Liters Cooling System * All Engines 15.2 Quarts 14.4 Liters 6.2L Engine Intercooler 4.5 Quarts 4.2 Liters * Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level. ENGINE FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part... - Page 96 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use a Mopar Engine Oil Filter. If a Mopar Engine Oil Filter is unavailable only use filters that meet or exceed SAE/USCAR-36 Filter Performance Requirements. Fuel Selection — All Engines 91 Octane or higher (R+M)/2 Method, 0-15% Ethanol.
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Page 97: Chassis Fluids And Lubricants
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS CHASSIS FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Manual Transmission – If Equipped We recommend you use Mopar ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid. Use only Mopar ZF 8&9 Speed ATF Automatic Transmission Fluid, or equivalent. Failure to use the Automatic Transmission –... -
Page 98: Index
INDEX ........... 89 ..........93 About Your Brakes Capacities, Fluid Disposal ....83 ......85 Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) Caps, Filler Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..........91 ..........79 ..........36 Additives, Fuel Oil (Engine) Drive Modes ...... 83 ......84 Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............ - Page 99 Filters Gasoline, Clean Air ...........90 Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ....90 Engine Oil ............ 93 Gasoline, Reformulated ........90 Oil, Engine ..........81 Engine Oil Disposal ........82 Capacity ............93 Fluid Capacities ..........93 Disposal ............82 Fluid Leaks ............69 Information Center, Vehicle ......14 Filter ............93...
- Page 100 ......69 ..........70 ...........90 Safety Checks Outside Vehicle Tire Service Kit Unleaded Gasoline ............69 Safety Tips Tires ........72 ............88 Schedule, Maintenance Rotation ..... 93 ........89 ........81 Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) Wheel Nut Torque Vehicle Maintenance ......... 22 ..........88 Shift Indicator Light Transmission Vehicle Storage...
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