Automatic transmission, Selection of lubricant – Dodge 2015 Charger - Police Supplement User Manual

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CAUTION!

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In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer

much greater injuries if you are not properly buck-
led up. You can strike the interior of your vehicle or
other passengers, or you can be thrown out of the
vehicle. Always be sure you and others in your
vehicle are buckled up properly.

All new brake systems have a burnishing (break-in)

period. This burnishing (break-in) period will vary ac-

cording to individual driving habits and driving condi-

tions (e.g., rush hour, city, highway, etc). Smoke and odor

associated with brake burnishing is normal. Therefore,

we recommend using the following burnish procedure to

burnish the heavy-duty brake system on your vehicle.
In a controlled environment, accelerate the vehicle to a

speed of 60 mph (97 km/h), maintain this speed for a few

seconds, and then apply the brakes for a moderate

deceleration, slowing the vehicle to a speed of 10 to

5 mph (16 to 8 km/h). Repeat this sequence 40 times.

However, allow 30 seconds between braking maneuvers

to cool the brakes. After completing this procedure, allow

the brakes to cool completely before driving the vehicle

again.

Automatic Transmission

Selection Of Lubricant
It is important to use the proper transmission fluid to

ensure optimum transmission performance and life. Use

only the manufacturer’s specified transmission fluid.

Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in this

section for fluid specifications. It is important to maintain

the transmission fluid at the correct level using the

recommended fluid. No chemical flushes should be used

in any transmission; only the approved lubricant should

be used.

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