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Dodge Challenger SRT (2019 year). Manual - part 20

Preparations For Jump Start

The battery is stored under an access cover in the trunk.
Remote battery posts are located on the right side of the
engine compartment for jump starting.

WARNING!

• Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever

the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition
switch is ON. You can be injured by moving fan
blades.

• Remove any metal jewelry such as rings, watch

bands and bracelets that could make an inadvertent
electrical contact. You could be seriously injured.

• Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your

skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is
flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or
sparks away from the battery.

1. Apply the parking brake, shift into PARK (automatic

transmission) or FIRST GEAR (manual transmission)
and cycle the ignition to OFF.

2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electrical

accessories.

3. If using another vehicle to jump start the battery, park

the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the
parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.

Jump Starting Locations

(+) — Remote Positive Post
(-) — Remote Negative Post

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WARNING!

Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could
establish a ground connection and personal injury
could result.

Jump Starting Procedure

WARNING!

Failure to follow this jump starting procedure could
result in personal injury or property damage due to
battery explosion.

CAUTION!

Failure to follow these procedures could result in
damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle
or the discharged vehicle.

Connecting The Jumper Cables

1. Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable to the

remote positive (+) post of the vehicle with the dis-
charged battery.

2. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper

cable to the positive (+) post of the booster battery.

3. Connect the negative (-) end of the jumper cable to the

negative (-) post of the booster battery.

4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper

cable to the remote negative (-) post of the vehicle with
the discharged battery.

WARNING!

Do not connect the jumper cable to the negative (-) post
of the discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark
could cause the battery to explode and could result in
personal injury. Only use the specific ground point, do
not use any other exposed metal parts.

5. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster

battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, and then start
the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.

6. Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in

the reverse sequence:

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Disconnecting The Jumper Cables

1. Disconnect the negative (-) end of the jumper cable from

the remote negative (-) post of the vehicle with the
discharged battery.

2. Disconnect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper

cable from the negative (-) post of the booster battery.

3. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable from

the positive (+) post of the booster battery.

4. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper

cable from the remote positive (+) post of the vehicle
with the discharged battery.

If frequent jump starting is required to start your vehicle
you should have the battery and charging system in-
spected at an authorized dealer.

CAUTION!

Accessories plugged into the vehicle power outlets
draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not
in use (i.e., cellular devices, etc.). Eventually, if plugged
in long enough without engine operation, the vehicle’s
battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery
life and/or prevent the engine from starting.

IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS

In any of the following situations, you can reduce the
potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action.
• On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, place the transmission in

NEUTRAL, but do not increase the engine idle speed
while preventing vehicle motion with the brakes.

NOTE:

There are steps that you can take to slow down an

impending overheat condition:
• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C

system adds heat to the engine cooling system and
turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.

• You can also turn the temperature control to maximum

heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control to
high. This allows the heater core to act as a supplement
to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the
engine cooling system.

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WARNING!

You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If you
see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not
open the hood until the radiator has had time to cool.
Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when
the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.

CAUTION!

Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your
vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads HOT (H), pull
over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air
conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back
into the normal range. If the pointer remains on HOT
(H), and you hear continuous chimes, turn the engine
off immediately and call for service.

MANUAL PARK RELEASE — 8–SPEED
TRANSMISSION

WARNING!

Always secure your vehicle by fully applying the
parking brake before activating the Manual Park Re-
lease. In addition, you should be seated in the driver’s
seat with your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
activating the Manual Park Release. Activating the
Manual Park Release will allow your vehicle to roll
away if it is not secured by the parking brake, or by
proper connection to a tow vehicle. Activating the
Manual Park Release on an unsecured vehicle could
lead to serious injury or death for those in or around
the vehicle.

In order to move the vehicle in cases where the transmis-
sion will not shift out of PARK (such as a dead battery), a
Manual Park Release is available.

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Follow these steps to use the Manual Park Release:

1. Firmly apply the parking brake.

2. Remove the console storage bin to access the Manual

Park Release lever.

3. Using a small screwdriver or similar tool, fish the tether

strap up through the opening in the console base.

4. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.

5. Insert the screwdriver into the slot in the center of the

lever, and disengage the lever locking tab by pushing it
to the right.

6. While holding the locking tab in the disengaged posi-

tion, pull the tether strap to rotate the lever up and
rearward until it locks in place in the vertical position.
The vehicle is now out of PARK and can be moved.
Release the parking brake only when the vehicle is
securely connected to a tow vehicle.

Console Storage Bin

Locking Tab

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To Reset The Manual Park Release:

1. Push the latch (at the base of the lever, on the rear side)

rearward (away from the lever) to unlatch the lever.

2. Rotate the Manual Park Release lever forward and

down, to its original position, until the locking tab snaps
into place to secure the lever.

3. Pull up gently on the tether strap to confirm that the

lever is locked in its stowed position.

4. Tuck the tether strap into the base of the console.

Reinstall the console storage bin.

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE

If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or snow, it can
often be moved using a rocking motion. Turn the steering
wheel right and left to clear the area around the front
wheels. For vehicles with automatic transmission, push
and hold the lock button on the gear selector. Then shift
back and forth between DRIVE and REVERSE (with auto-
matic transmission) or FIRST GEAR and REVERSE (with
manual transmission), while gently pressing the accelera-
tor. Use the least amount of accelerator pedal pressure that
will maintain the rocking motion, without spinning the
wheels or racing the engine.

NOTE:

For vehicles with automatic transmission: Shifts

between DRIVE and REVERSE can only be achieved at
wheel speeds of 5 mph (8 km/h) or less. Whenever the
transmission remains in NEUTRAL for more than two
seconds, you must press the brake pedal to engage DRIVE
or REVERSE.

Tether Strap

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CAUTION!

Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to
transmission overheating and failure. Allow the en-
gine to idle with the transmission in NEUTRAL for at
least one minute after every five rocking-motion
cycles. This will minimize overheating and reduce the
risk of clutch or transmission failure during prolonged
efforts to free a stuck vehicle.

NOTE:

Push the “ESC Off” switch (if necessary), to place

the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system in “Partial
Off” mode, before rocking the vehicle. Refer to “Electronic
Brake Control System” in “Safety” for further information.
Once the vehicle has been freed, push the

⬙ESC Off⬙ switch

again to restore “ESC On” mode.

WARNING!

Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated
by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or even
failure, of the axle and tires. A tire could explode and
injure someone. Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels
faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than 30
seconds continuously without stopping when you are
stuck and do not let anyone near a spinning wheel, no
matter what the speed.

CAUTION!

• When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting between

DRIVE / FIRST GEAR and REVERSE, do not spin
the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drive-
train damage may result.

• Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast

may lead to transmission overheating and failure. It
can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels
above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no transmis-
sion shifting occurring).

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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE

This section describes procedures for towing a disabled
vehicle using a commercial towing service.

Towing Condition

Wheels OFF The Ground

Automatic/Manual Transmission

Flat Tow

NONE

If transmission is operable:

• Transmission in NEUTRAL

• 30 mph (48 km/h) max speed

• 30 miles (48 km) max distance

Wheel Lift Or Dolly Tow

Front

NOT ALLOWED

Rear

NOT RECOMMENDED

Flatbed

ALL

BEST METHOD

Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent
damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other
equipment designed for this purpose, following equipment
manufacturer’s instructions. Use of safety chains is man-
datory. Attach a tow bar or other towing device to main
structural members of the vehicle, not to bumpers or
associated brackets. State and local laws regarding vehicles
under tow must be observed.

If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.)
while being towed, the ignition must be in the ON/RUN
mode, not the ACC mode.

CAUTION!

• Do not use sling type equipment when towing.

Vehicle damage may occur.

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CAUTION! (Continued)

• When securing the vehicle to a flatbed truck, do not

attach to front or rear suspension components. Dam-
age to your vehicle may occur from improper towing.

• The manufacturer does not recommend towing this

vehicle using a tow dolly. Vehicle damage may occur.

Automatic Transmission

The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with
all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed.

If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmission
is operable, the vehicle may be flat towed (with all four
wheels on the ground) under the following conditions:
• The transmission must be in NEUTRAL. Refer to

⬙Manual Park Release⬙ in this section for instructions on
shifting the transmission to NEUTRAL when the engine
is off.

• The towing distance must not exceed 30 miles (48 km).
• The towing speed must not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h).

If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle must be
towed faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or farther than 30
miles (48 km), then the only acceptable method of towing
is with a flatbed truck.

CAUTION!

Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require-
ments can cause severe transmission damage. Damage
from improper towing is not covered under the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.

If the key fob is unavailable, or the vehicle’s battery is
discharged, refer to “Manual Park Release” in this section
for instructions on shifting the automatic transmission out
of PARK for towing.

Manual Transmission

The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with
all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed.

If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmission
is operable, the vehicle may be flat towed (with all four
wheels on the ground) under the following conditions:

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• The transmission must be in NEUTRAL.
• The towing distance must not exceed 30 miles (48 km).
• The towing speed must not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h).
If the transmission is not operable, then the only acceptable
method of towing is with a flatbed truck.

CAUTION!

Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require-
ments can cause severe engine and/or transmission
damage. Damage from improper towing is not covered
under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
(EARS)

This vehicle is equipped with an Enhanced Accident
Response System.

Please refer to “Occupant Restraint Systems” in “Safety”
for further information on the Enhanced Accident Re-
sponse System (EARS) function.

EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)

This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Recorder
(EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record data that
will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems per-
formed under certain crash or near crash-like situations,
such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle.

Please refer to “Occupant Restraint Systems” in “Safety”
for further information on the Event Data Recorder (EDR).

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

CONTENTS

䡵 SCHEDULED SERVICING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .333

▫ 6.2L Supercharged Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .333

䡵 ENGINE COMPARTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .337

▫ 6.2L Supercharged Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .337
▫ Checking Oil Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .338
▫ Adding Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .338
▫ Maintenance-Free Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .338

䡵 DEALER SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .340

▫ Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .340
▫ Engine Oil Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .342
▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .342
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . .343
▫ Accessory Drive Belt Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . .346
▫ Body Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .347

▫ Windshield Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .347
▫ Exhaust System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .349
▫ Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .351
▫ Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .356
▫ Clutch Hydraulic System — Manual Transmission

(If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .357

▫ Manual Transmission — If Equipped . . . . . . . .357
▫ Automatic Transmission — If Equipped . . . . . .358
▫ Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .359

䡵 RAISING THE VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .360
䡵 TIRES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .360

▫ Tire Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .360
▫ Tires — General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . .370
▫ Tire Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .376

▫ Spare Tires — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .377
▫ Wheel And Wheel Trim Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . .380
▫ Tire Chains (Traction Devices) . . . . . . . . . . . . .381
▫ Tire Rotation Recommendations. . . . . . . . . . . . .381
▫ Tire Rotation—Different Tire Size On Front And

Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .382

䡵 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM

TIRE QUALITY GRADES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .383

▫ Treadwear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .383
▫ Traction Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .383
▫ Temperature Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .383

䡵 VEHICLE STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .384

▫ Battery Storage Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .384

䡵 BODYWORK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .385

▫ Protection From Atmospheric Agents . . . . . . . .385
▫ Body And Underbody Maintenance . . . . . . . . . .385
▫ Preserving The Bodywork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .385

䡵 INTERIORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .387

▫ Seats And Fabric Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .387
▫ Plastic And Coated Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .387
▫ Leather Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .388
▫ Glass Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .388

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SCHEDULED SERVICING

6.2L Supercharged Engine
The scheduled maintenance services listed in this manual
must be done at the times or mileages specified to protect your
vehicle warranty and ensure the best vehicle performance and
reliability. More frequent maintenance may be needed for
vehicles in severe operating conditions, such as dusty areas
and very short trip driving. Inspection and service should also
be done anytime a malfunction is suspected.
The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is
time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
A “Oil Change Required” message will be displayed in the
instrument cluster and a single chime will sound, indicat-
ing that an oil change is necessary.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change
indicator message will illuminate. This means that service
is required for your vehicle. Have your vehicle serviced as
soon as possible, within the next 500 miles (800 km).

NOTE:
• The oil change indicator message will not monitor the

time since the last oil change. Change your vehicle’s oil
if it has been six months since your last oil change, even
if the oil change indicator message is NOT illuminated.

• Change your engine oil more often if you drive your

vehicle off-road/track usage for an extended period of
time.

• Under no circumstances should oil change intervals

exceed 6,000 miles (10,000 km) or six months, whichever
comes first.

An authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a
scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than
your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under “Instrument Cluster
Display” in “Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.

At Each Stop For Fuel
• Check the engine oil level. Refer to “Engine Compart-

ment” in this chapter for further information.

• Check the windshield washer solvent and add if re-

quired.

Once A Month
• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or

damage.

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• Inspect the battery, and clean and tighten the terminals

as required.

• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake

master cylinder, and power steering (6.2L only), and add
as needed.

• Check all lights and other electrical items for correct

operation.

At Each Oil Change
• Change the engine oil filter.
• Inspect the brake hoses and lines.

CAUTION!

Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.

Maintenance Plan

Miles:

6,000

12,000

18,000

24,000

30,000

36,000

42,000

48,000

54,000

60,000

66,000

72,000

78,000

84,000

90,000

96,000

102,000

108,000

14,000

120,000

126,000

132,000

138,000

144,000

150,000

Or Months:

18 24 30 36 42

48 54 60

78 84 90 96 102 108 114 120 126 132 138 144 150

Or Kilometers:

10,000

20,000

30,000

40,000

50,000

60,000

70,000

80,000

90,000

100,000

10,000

120,000

130,000

140,000

150,000

160,000

170,000

180,000

190,000

200,000

210,000

220,000

230,000

240,000

250,000

Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.

Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of ir-
regular wear, even if it occurs before sched-
uled maintenance.

Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and
boot seals, for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end
play; replace if necessary.

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Miles:

6,000

12,000

18,000

24,000

30,000

36,000

42,000

48,000

54,000

60,000

66,000

72,000

78,000

84,000

90,000

96,000

102,000

108,000

14,000

120,000

126,000

132,000

138,000

144,000

150,000

Or Months:

18 24 30 36 42

48 54 60

78 84 90 96 102 108 114 120 126 132 138 144 150

Or Kilometers:

10,000

20,000

30,000

40,000

50,000

60,000

70,000

80,000

90,000

100,000

10,000

120,000

130,000

140,000

150,000

160,000

170,000

180,000

190,000

200,000

210,000

220,000

230,000

240,000

250,000

If using your vehicle for any of the following:
dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the en-
gine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.

Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary.

Inspect the CV joints.

Inspect the exhaust system.

Adjust the parking brake on vehicles equipped
with four wheel disc brakes.

Inspect the manual transmission fluid – if
equipped.

Inspect the rear axle fluid.

Change the manual transmission fluid – if
equipped.

Change the rear axle fluid if using your vehicle
for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet or
frequent trailer towing. *

Replace the engine air cleaner filter.

Replace the air conditioning filter.

Inspect and replace the PCV Valve if neces-
sary

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