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Dodge 2015 Challenger - Owner Manual User Manual

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It is recommended for the operator to observe the follow-

ing driving behaviors during the new vehicle break-in

period:
0 to 100 miles (0 to 161 km):
• Do not allow the engine to operate at idle for an

extended period of time.

• Push the accelerator pedal slowly and not more than

halfway to avoid rapid acceleration.

• Avoid aggressive braking.
• Drive with the engine speed less than 3,500 RPM.
• Maintain vehicle speed below 55 mph (88 km/h) and

observe local speed limits.

100 to 300 miles (161 to 483 km):
• Push the accelerator pedal slowly and not more than

halfway to avoid rapid acceleration in lower gears (1st

to 3rd gears).

• Avoid aggressive braking.
• Drive with the engine speed less than 5,000 RPM.
• Maintain vehicle speed below 70 mph (112 km/h) and

observe local speed limits.

300 to 500 miles (483 to 805 km):
• Exercise the full engine rpm range, shifting manually

(paddles or gear shift) at higher rpms when possible.

• Do not perform sustained operation with the accelera-

tor pedal at wide open throttle.

• Maintain vehicle speed below 85 mph (136 km/h) and

observe local speed limits.

92 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE