2009 CHRYSLER 300 C oil pressure

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L
1 — Integrated Power Module 6 — Air Cleaner Filter
2 — Coolant Pressure Cap 7 — Engine Oil Fill
3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 8 — Engine Oil Dipstick
4 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 9 — Remote Jump-Start Positive Battery Post
5 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 10 — Washer Fluid ReservoirMAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 4297

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 between the MIN and MAX markings on the
dipstick. Adding 1.0 qt (1.0 L) of oil when the reading is
at the MIN mark will result in a MAX reading on these
engines.
CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aeration or
loss of oil pressure. This could damage your engine.
Checking Oil Level — 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 fuel stop.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 qt (1.0 L) 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 will cause oil aeration or
loss of oil pressure. This could damage your engine.
Change Engine Oil
The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is
time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” in Section 8 for
information on this system.
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Air Conditioner Maintenance
For best possible performance, your air conditioner
should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer
at the start of each warm season. This service should
include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance
test. Drive belt tension should also be checked at this
time.
WARNING!
•Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants
approved by the manufacturer for your air condi-
tioning system. Some unapproved refrigerants are
flammable and can explode, injuring you. Other
unapproved refrigerants or lubricants can cause
the system to fail, requiring costly repairs. Refer to
Section 3 of the Warranty Information book for
further warranty information.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•The air conditioning system contains refrigerant
under high pressure. To avoid risk of personal
injury or damage to the system, adding refrigerant
or any repair requiring lines to be disconnected
should be done by an experienced technician.
Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling
R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro-
carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental
Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How-
ever, the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning
service be performed by authorized dealers or other
service facilities using recovery and recycling equipment.
NOTE:Use only manufacturer approved A/C system
sealers, stop leak products, seal conditioners, compressor
oil, and refrigerants.
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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 for an extended period of time.
•Under no circumstances should oil change intervals
exceed 6,000 miles (10,000 km) or six months, which-
ever comes first.
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 refer-
ring to the steps described under “Oil Change Required”
under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in
Section 4 or under “Odometer/Trip Odometer” under
“Instrument Cluster Descriptions” in Section 4.
At Each Stop for Fuel
•Check the engine oil level. Refer to “Engine Oil” under
“Maintenance Procedures” in Section 7.
•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 coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering, and transmission,
and add as needed.
•Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.
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Brake Fluid............................ 482
Brake, Parking.......................... 339
Brake System........................... 451
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................... 341
Fluid Check.......................451,482
Master Cylinder....................... 451
Parking............................. 339
Warning Light........................ 214
Brakes............................... 451
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 321
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 78
Brightness, Interior Lights.................. 146
Bulb Replacement.....................467,469
Bulbs, Light..........................81,467
Calibration, Compass..................... 233
Capacities, Fluid........................ 479
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 384Oil (Engine).......................435,436
Power Steering........................ 338
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 448
Car Washes............................ 455
Carbon Monoxide Warning...............79,383
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................... 387
Cellular Phone........................94,297
Certification Label....................... 387
Chains, Tire............................ 366
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 406
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 350
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)............... 431
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety............. 78
Checks, Safety........................... 78
Child Restraint....................68,70,73,75
Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............72,73
Child Safety Locks........................ 35
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 380
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Lights..............................81,139
Airbag........................61,66,80,213
Anti-Lock........................... 213
Automatic Headlights................... 140
Brake Assist Warning................... 347
Brake Warning........................ 214
Bulb Replacement...................467,469
Courtesy/Reading...................145,184
Cruise.............................. 210
Daytime Running...................... 143
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.............144,145
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . . 347
Electronic Throttle Control Warning......... 218
Engine Temperature Warning.............. 212
Exterior.............................. 81
Fog .............................143,210
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 404
Headlight Switch...................... 139
Headlights........................139,471Headlights On Reminder................. 143
Headlights On With Wipers............141,148
High Beam........................145,217
High Beam Indicator.................... 217
High Beam/Low Beam Select............. 145
Illuminated Entry....................... 20
Instrument Cluster..................139,210
Intensity Control....................... 146
Interior..........................146,184
License............................. 478
Lights On Reminder.................... 143
Low Fuel............................ 210
LowTire ............................ 218
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 220
Map Reading......................145,184
Oil Pressure.......................... 221
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness).......... 146
Passing............................. 145
Reading..........................145,184
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Methanol............................. 381
Mini-Trip Computer...................... 228
Mirrors................................ 89
Automatic Dimming..................... 90
Electric Powered....................... 93
Electric Remote........................ 93
Exterior Folding........................ 91
Heated.............................. 93
Outside.............................. 90
Rearview............................. 89
Vanity............................... 94
Mode
Fuel Saver........................... 228
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 369
Mopar Parts.........................432,506
MTBE/ETBE........................... 381
Multi-Displacement Engine System........... 339
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 144New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 78
Occupant Restraints....................... 43
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)............379,481
Odometer..........................210,216
Trip .............................210,216
Oil Change Indicator.................. 211,227
Oil Change Indicator, Reset.............. 211,227
Oil, Engine.........................433,481
Capacity............................ 479
Change Interval.................. 211,227,434
Checking.........................433,434
Dipstick..........................433,434
Disposal............................ 436
Filter............................437,481
Filter Disposal........................ 436
Identification Logo..................... 435
Materials Added to..................... 436
Recommendation...................435,479
524 INDEX