Maintaining your vehicle – Dodge 2014 Charger - User Guide User Manual

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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 the steps described under
“Instrument Cluster Warning Lights” in “What To Do In Emergencies” in this guide or
“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in
your Owners Manual on the DVD for further information.

NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or
twelve months, whichever comes first.

Severe Duty All Models

Change Engine Oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and off road
environment. 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

and fill as needed.

• Check function of all interior and exterior lights

Required Maintenance Intervals.

Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following page for the required maintenance
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

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

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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