Dodge Challenger (2019 year). Manual

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.

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 transmission out of PARK
for towing.

CAUTION!

• Do not use sling type equipment when towing.

Vehicle damage may occur.

• When securing the vehicle to a flat bed truck, do not

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

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CAUTION! (Continued)

• The manufacturer does not recommend towing this

vehicle using a tow dolly. Vehicle damage may occur.

All Wheel Drive (AWD) Models

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

If the transmission and driveline are operable, AWD mod-
els can also be towed with the ignition in the ON/RUN
mode, the transmission in NEUTRAL (not in PARK!), and
the rear wheels OFF the ground with no limitation on
speed or distance. Since the ignition MUST be in the
ON/RUN mode to tow in this manner, AWD vehicles must
be towed with ALL FOUR wheels OFF the ground (e.g. on
a flatbed truck) if the key fob is unavailable.

CAUTION!

• Towing this vehicle using any other method can

cause severe transmission and/or transfer case dam-
age.

• Damage from improper towing is not covered under

the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

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Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) Models

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 automatic 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 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).

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SCHEDULED SERVICING

3.6L And 5.7L Engines

Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change
indicator system. The oil change indicator system will
remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance.

Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change
indicator message will illuminate. This means that service
is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions such as
frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or cold
ambient temperatures, and E85 fuel usage will influence
when the “Change Oil” or “Oil Change Required” message
is displayed. Severe Operating Conditions can cause the
change oil message to illuminate as early as 3,500 miles
(5,600 km) since last reset. Have your vehicle serviced as
soon as possible, within the next 500 miles (800 km).

The “Oil Change Required” message will be displayed in
the instrument cluster and a single chime will sound,
indicating that an oil change is necessary.

Your 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 “Instrument Cluster Display” in “Getting To
Know Your Instrument Panel” for further information.

NOTE:

Under no circumstances should oil change inter-

vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km), 12 months or 350
hours of engine run time, whichever comes first. The 350
hours of engine run or idle time is generally only a concern
for fleet customers.

Severe Duty All Models

Change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) or 350 hours of
engine run time if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and
off-road environment, or is operated predominantly at idle
or only very low engine RPM’s. This type of vehicle use is
considered Severe Duty.

Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
• Check engine oil level.
• Check windshield washer fluid level.
• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or

damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of irregular wear,
even if it occurs before your next scheduled service.

• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake

master cylinder, and power steering (if equipped) and
fill as needed.

• Check function of all interior and exterior lights.

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Maintenance Plan — 3.6L And 5.7L

Required Maintenance Intervals

Refer to the maintenance chart for the required mainte-
nance intervals.

At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil

Change Indicator System:

• Change oil and filter
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular
wear, even if it occurs before your next scheduled
service

At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil

Change Indicator System:

• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as

required

• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and

park brake

• Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses
• Inspect exhaust system
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or

off-road conditions

Mileage or time passed

(whichever comes first)

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

Or Years:

Or Kilometers:

32,000

48,000

64,000

80,000

96,000

12,000

128,000

144,000

160,000

176,000

192,000

208,000

224,000

240,000

Additional Inspections

Inspect the CV joints.

Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals
and replace if necessary.

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Mileage or time passed

(whichever comes first)

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

Or Years:

Or Kilometers:

32,000

48,000

64,000

80,000

96,000

12,000

128,000

144,000

160,000

176,000

192,000

208,000

224,000

240,000

Inspect the rear axle fluid. Inspect the front axle
fluid (All Wheel Drive Only).

Inspect the manual transmission fluid (if equipped).

Inspect the brake linings, replace as necessary.

Adjust park brake on vehicles equipped with four
wheel disc brakes.

Inspect transfer case fluid (All Wheel Drive Only).

Additional Maintenance

Replace engine air filter.

Replace cabin/air conditioning filter.

Replace spark plugs.*

Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or
150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first.

Change the manual transmission fluid (if equipped)
if using your vehicle for any of the following: Most of
your driving is at sustained speeds during hot
weather, above 90°F (32°C), driving in dusty condi-
tions, or stop and go driving.

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Mileage or time passed

(whichever comes first)

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

Or Years:

Or Kilometers:

32,000

48,000

64,000

80,000

96,000

12,000

128,000

144,000

160,000

176,000

192,000

208,000

224,000

240,000

Change the transfer case fluid; if using your vehicle
for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, off-road,
or frequent trailer towing. (All Wheel Drive Only).

Change the rear axle fluid and on models equipped
with All Wheel Drive (AWD) change the front axle
fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following:
police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or frequent trailer towing.

Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary.

* The spark plug change interval is mileage based only,
yearly intervals do not apply.

WARNING!

• You can be badly injured working on or around a

motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you
have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you
have any doubt about your ability to perform a

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WARNING! (Continued)

service job, take your vehicle to a competent me-
chanic.

• Failure to properly inspect and maintain your vehicle

could result in a component malfunction and effect
vehicle handling and performance. This could cause
an accident.

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Heavy Duty Use Of The Vehicle

Change engine oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) or 350 hours of
engine run time if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and off
road environment or is operated predominately at idle or
only very low engine RPM’s. This type of vehicle use is
considered Severe Duty.

6.4L 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 perfor-
mance 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
an 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.

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

damage.

• Inspect the battery, and clean and tighten the terminals

as required.

• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake

master cylinder, 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 — 6.4L

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:

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 irregular wear, even if it occurs be-
fore scheduled maintenance.

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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:

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

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

If using your vehicle for any of the
following: dusty or off-road conditions.
Inspect the engine 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.

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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:

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

Replace the engine air cleaner filter.

Replace the air conditioning filter.

Inspect and replace the PCV Valve if
necessary.

Replace the spark plugs.**

Flush and replace the engine coolant
at 120 months if not done at 150,000
miles (240,000 km).

* For race track usage it is recommended that the axle fluid
be changed every 4 hours of on track time.

** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only,
yearly intervals do not apply.

WARNING!

• You can be badly injured working on or around a

motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you
have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you

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WARNING! (Continued)

have any doubt about your ability to perform a
service job, take your vehicle to a competent me-
chanic.

• Failure to properly inspect and maintain your vehicle

could result in a component malfunction and effect
vehicle handling and performance. This could cause
an accident.

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Checking Oil Level — 3.6L And 5.7L Engine

To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must be
maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at
regular intervals, such as every month. The best time to
check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a fully
warmed up engine is shut off.

Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings.

There are three possible dipstick types,
• Crosshatched zone.
• Crosshatched zone marked SAFE.
• Crosshatched zone marked with MIN at the low end of

the range and MAX at the high end of the range.

NOTE:

Always maintain the oil level within the crosshatch

markings on the dipstick.

Adding 1 quart (1.0 liters) of oil when the reading is at the
low end of the dipstick range will raise the oil level to the
high end of the range marking.

CAUTION!

Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will cause
aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could damage your
engine.

Checking Oil Level — 6.4L Engine

To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must be
maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at
regular intervals, such as once a month. The best time to
check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a fully
warmed engine is shut off.

Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Maintain the
oil level in the “SAFE” range. Adding 1.0 quart (1 liter) of
oil when the reading is at the bottom of the “SAFE” range
will result in an oil level at the top of the “SAFE” range on
these engines.

CAUTION!

Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will cause
aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could damage your
engine.

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