Dodge Challenger (2022 year). Manual in english

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

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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.

MANUAL PARK RELEASE — 8–SPEED

TRANSMISSION

In order to move the vehicle in cases where the

transmission will not shift out of PARK (P) (such as

a depleted battery), a Manual Park Release is

available.
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.

Console Storage Bin

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.

WARNING!

Always secure your vehicle by fully applying the

parking brake before activating the Manual Park

Release. 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.

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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. 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.

Engaging The Lever

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.

Disengaging 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.

NOTE:

When the lever is in the release position the access

cover cannot be reinstalled.

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 automatic transmission) or FIRST gear and

REVERSE (with manual transmission), while gently

pressing the accelerator. Use the least amount of

accelerator pedal pressure that will maintain the

rocking motion, without spinning the wheels or

racing the engine.

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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.

Push the ESC OFF button to place the Electronic

Stability Control (ESC) system in “Partial OFF”

mode, before rocking the vehicle

page 187.

Once the vehicle has been freed, push the ESC OFF

button again to restore “ESC On” mode.

CAUTION!

Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may

lead to transmission overheating and failure.

Allow the engine 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.

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 drivetrain 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 transmission shifting occur

ring).

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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE

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

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 mandatory. Attach a tow bar or other towing device to main structural members of the vehicle,

not to fascia/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, find Instructions on shifting the transmission out of PARK

page 249.

Towing Condition

Wheels OFF The Ground

RWD MODELS

AWD MODELS

Flat Tow

NONE

If transmission is operable:
• Transmission in NEUTRAL
• 30 mph (48 km/h) max speed
• 30 miles (48 km) max distance

NOT ALLOWED

Wheel Lift Or Dolly Tow

Front

NOT RECOMMENDED (but, if used,

same limitations as above)

NOT ALLOWED

Rear

NOT RECOMMENDED

NOT RECOMMENDED, but, if used:



Ignition in ON/RUN mode



Transmission in NEUTRAL

(NOT in PARK)

Flatbed

ALL

BEST METHOD

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

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EAR

-W

HEEL

RIVE

(RWD) M

ODELS

FCA US LLC 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 (N).

Instructions on shifting the transmission to

NEUTRAL (N) when the engine is off

page 249.



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.

ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM

(EARS)

This vehicle is equipped with an Enhanced

Accident Response System.
This feature is a communication network that

takes effect in the event of an impact

page 214.

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 performed under certain crash

or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag

deployment or hitting a road obstacle

page 215.

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. Damage to your vehicle may

result from improper towing.



FCA US LLC does not recommend towing this

vehicle using a tow dolly. Vehicle damage may

occur.

CAUTION!

Towing this vehicle in violation of the above

requirements can cause severe engine and/or

transmission damage. Damage from improper

towing is not covered under the New Vehicle

Limited Warranty.

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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

SCHEDULED SERVICING

3.6L A

5.7L E

NGINES

These engines are 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 the vehicle.

Operating conditions such as frequent short-trips,

trailer tow, and extremely hot or cold ambient

temperatures will influence when the “Change Oil”

or “Oil Change Required” message is displayed.

Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible,

within the next 500 miles (805 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.
An authorized dealer will reset the oil change

indicator message after completing the scheduled

oil change.

NOTE:

Under no circumstances should oil change

intervals 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.

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 irreg

ular 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

Refer to the maintenance chart for the required maintenance intervals.

At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:



Change oil and filter.



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



Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required.



Inspect the CV/Universal joints.



Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and parking brake.



Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses.



Inspect exhaust system.



Inspect engine air cleaner filter if using in dusty or off-road conditions, replace engine air cleaner filter 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

110,000

120,000

130,000

140,000

150,000

Or Years:

Or Kilometers:

32,000

48,000

64,000

80,000

96,000

112,000

128,000

144,000

160,000

176,000

192,000

208,000

224,000

240,000

Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV/Universal joints.

Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends,

boot seals and replace if necessary.

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 parking brake on vehicles

equipped with four wheel disc brakes.

Inspect transfer case fluid (All Wheel

Drive Only).

Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air cleaner filter.

Replace cabin air filter.

To be replaced every 12,000 mi (19,000 km).

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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 conditions, or stop and

go driving.

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).

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

110,000

120,000

130,000

140,000

150,000

Or Years:

Or Kilometers:

32,000

48,000

64,000

80,000

96,000

112,000

128,000

144,000

160,000

176,000

192,000

208,000

224,000

240,000

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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.

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

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

110,000

120,000

130,000

140,000

150,000

Or Years:

Or Kilometers:

32,000

48,000

64,000

80,000

96,000

112,000

128,000

144,000

160,000

176,000

192,000

208,000

224,000

240,000

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 service job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic.



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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HECKING

EVEL

To ensure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil

must be maintained at the correct level. Check the

oil level at regular intervals, such as every fuel

stop. The best time to check the engine oil level is

about ten 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 four 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.



Crosshatched zone marked with dimples at the

MIN and the MAX ends of the range.

NOTE:

Always maintain the oil level within the crosshatch

markings on the dipstick.
Adding 1 quart (1 liter) 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.

DDING

ASHER

LUID

The windshield washer fluid reservoir is located in

the front of the engine compartment. Be sure to

check the fluid level at regular intervals. Fill the

reservoir with windshield washer solvent (not

radiator antifreeze) and operate the system for a

few seconds to flush out the residual water.
When refilling the washer fluid reservoir, apply

some washer fluid to a cloth or towel and wipe the

wiper blades clean. This will help blade

performance.

WARNING!



Never smoke while working in the engine

compartment: gas and inflammable vapors

may be present, with the risk of fire.



Be very careful when working in the engine

compartment when the engine is hot: you may

get burned. Do not get too close to the radiator

cooling fan: the electric fan may start; danger

of injury. Scarves, ties and other loose clothing

might be pulled by moving parts.

CAUTION!



Be careful not to confuse the various types of

fluids while topping up: they are not compat

ible with each other! Topping up with an

unsuitable fluid could severely damage your

car.



The oil level must never exceed the MAX mark.



Always top up using engine oil of the same

specifications as what is already in the engine.



If the engine oil is being topped up, wait for the

engine to cool down before loosening the filler

cap, particularly for vehicles with aluminum

cap (if equipped). WARNING: risk of burns!



Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will

cause aeration or loss of oil pressure. This

could damage your engine.

CAUTION!

Overfilling or underfilling the crankcase will

cause aeration or loss of oil pressure. This could

damage your engine.

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To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer

system in cold weather, select a solution or mixture

that meets or exceeds the temperature range of

your climate. This rating information can be found

on most washer fluid containers.
The fluid reservoir will hold nearly 1 Gallon

(4 Liters) of washer fluid when the message “Low

Washer Fluid” appears in the instrument cluster.

AINTENANCE

-F

REE

ATTERY

Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free

battery. Water will never have to be added, and

periodic maintenance is not required.
NOTE:

The battery is stored under an access cover in the

trunk. Remote battery terminals are located in the

engine compartment for jump starting

page 246.

RESSURE

ASHING

Cleaning the engine compartment with a high

pressure washer is not recommended.

WARNING!

Commercially available windshield washer

solvents are flammable. They could ignite and

burn you. Care must be exercised when filling or

working around the washer solution.

WARNING!



Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and

can burn or even blind you. Do not allow

battery fluid to contact your eyes, skin, or

clothing. Do not lean over a battery when

attaching clamps. If acid splashes in eyes or

on skin, flush the area immediately with large

amounts of water

page 246.



Battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep

flame or sparks away from the battery. Do not

use a booster battery or any other booster

source with an output greater than 12 Volts.

Do not allow cable clamps to touch each

other.



Battery posts, terminals, and related accesso

ries contain lead and lead compounds. Wash

hands after handling.



The battery in this vehicle has a vent hose that

should not be disconnected and should only

be replaced with a battery of the same type

(vented).

CAUTION!



It is essential when replacing the cables on

the battery that the positive cable is attached

to the positive post and the negative cable is

attached to the negative post. Battery posts

are marked positive (+) and negative (-) and

are identified on the battery case. Cable

clamps should be tight on the terminal posts

and free of corrosion.



If a “fast charger” is used while the battery is

in the vehicle, disconnect both vehicle battery

cables before connecting the charger to the

battery. Do not use a “fast charger” to provide

starting voltage.

CAUTION!

Precautions have been taken to safeguard all

parts and connections however, the pressures

generated by these machines is such that

complete protection against water ingress

cannot be guaranteed.

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VEHICLE MAINTENANCE

An authorized dealer has the qualified service

personnel, special tools, and equipment to

perform all service operations in an expert

manner. Service Manuals are available which

include detailed service information for your

vehicle. Refer to these Service Manuals before

attempting any procedure yourself.

NOTE:

Intentional tampering with emissions control

systems may void your warranty and could result in

civil penalties being assessed against you.

NGINE

Engine Oil Selection

Use only the manufacturer's recommended fluids

page 316.

NOTE:

Hemi engines at times can tick right after startup

and then quiet down after approximately 30

seconds. This is normal and will not harm the

engine. This characteristic can be caused by short

drive cycles: for example, if the vehicle is started

then shut off after driving a short distance. Upon

restarting, you may experience a ticking sound.

Other causes could be if the vehicle is unused for

an extended period of time, incorrect oil, extended

oil changes or extended idling. If the engine

continues to tick or if the Malfunction Indicator

Light (MIL) comes on, see the nearest authorized

dealer.

American Petroleum Institute (API)

Approved Engine Oil

These symbols mean that the oil has been certified

by the API. The manufacturer only recommends API

trademark oils.

The API Starburst trademark certifies

0W-20, 0W-30 and 5W-30 engine oils.

The API Donut trademark certifies 0W-40

and 5W-40 engine oil.

Synthetic Engine Oils

Your engine was designed for synthetic engine oils,

only use synthetic API approved engine oils.
Synthetic engine oils which do not have both the

correct API trademark and the correct SAE viscosity

grade numbers should not be used.

WARNING!

You can be badly injured working on or around a

motor vehicle. Only do service work for which

you have the knowledge and the proper

equipment. If you have any doubt about your

ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle

to a competent mechanic.

CAUTION!

Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as

the chemicals can damage your engine. Such

damage is not covered by the New Vehicle

Limited Warranty.

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Shaker Hood — If Equipped

Shaker Hood Oil Filler
For vehicles equipped with a “Shaker Hood”, the

upper scoop will need to be removed so that oil can

be properly added to the engine.
To do this, you will need follow the procedure

below:
1. Remove the four nuts with the Shaker tool

located in glove compartment.

2. Lift off the upper scoop.

NOTE:

Be sure to clean off all debris around or inside for

the Shaker assembly.
3. Locate the oil fill cover in base assembly to

expose the oil fill cap.

4. Remove oil fill cap to add oil.
5. Re-install Shaker assembly.

Shaker Hood Air Filter Cleaning
Shaker air filters are made of a unique, washable

synthetic material. Base program air filters with

paper media cannot be washed. All filters follow

the same service interval, though Shaker systems

substitute a cleaning while paper air filter

elements are to be replaced.

1. Remove the air filter from the intake and set

the filter clamp aside.

2. Measure the length of the filter media.
3. Fill a bucket with warm clean water to the

depth matching the filter media measurement

and add a mild household detergent or air

filter cleaning solution.

NOTE:

Never use strong detergents, high pressure, or

gasoline on air filters.
4. Without allowing the solution to flow back into

the inside of the air filter, submerge the filter

media into the water and let it soak for ten

minutes.

5. Empty the bucket filled with dirty water and

repeat steps 3 and 4.

6. Refill the bucket with clean warm water and

rinse the filter by rotating the filter.

NOTE:

The water should be clean with no signs of dirt in

the bucket.
7. Allow the filter to air dry. Reinstall the filter on

the intake system once it is dry.

NOTE:

Do not use forced air pressure to dry the air filter

as damage may occur and void the warranty.

Shaker Hood Removal And Cleaning
1. Remove the four nuts with the Shaker tool

located in the glove compartment.

2. Lift off the upper scoop.

NOTE:

Be sure to clean off all debris around or inside of

the Shaker assembly.
3. Using a water and mild detergent clean the

following locations:



The water drain slot located at the front

forward edge of the Shaker assembly.



The seals attached to the scoop and air box.



Lower water drains located in the lower

Shaker assembly and air box as well as the

hood interface areas for the seals. Apply

Mopar® Leather, Rubber & Vinyl Protectant

after cleaning to seals.

4. Reinstall Shaker assembly.

Materials Added To Engine Oil

The manufacturer strongly recommends against

the addition of any additives (other than leak

detection dyes) to the engine oil. Engine oil is an

engineered product and its performance may be

impaired by supplemental additives.

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