2009 CHRYSLER 300 C oil viscosity

ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
A long break-in period is not required for the engine in
your vehicle.
Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km).
After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or
55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the
limits of local traffic laws, contributes to a good break-in.
Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri-
mental and should be avoided.
The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a
high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil
changes should be consistent with anticipated climate
conditions under which vehicle operations will occur.
The recommended viscosity and quality grades areshown under “Engine Oil”, under “Maintenance Proce-
dures” in section 7 of this manual. NON-DETERGENT
OR STRAIGHT MINERAL OILS MUST NEVER BE
USED.
A new engine may consume some oil during its first few
thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be
considered as a normal part of the break-in and not
interpreted as an indication of difficulty.
SAFETY TIPS
Transporting Passengers
NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO
AREA.
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NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change
intervals exceed 6,000 miles (10 000 km) or six months,
whichever occurs first.
Engine Oil Selection
For best performance and maximum protection under all
types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only
recommends engine oils that are API Certified and meet
the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil
Identification Symbol
This symbol means that the oil has
been certified by the American
Petroleum Institute (API). The
manufacturer only recommends
API Certified engine oils.
Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) — 2.7L and 5.7L
Engines
SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended for all operating
temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature
starting and vehicle fuel economy.
The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended
engine oil viscosity for your engine. For information on
engine oil filler cap location, refer to “Engine Compart-
ment” in this section.
NOTE:Vehicles equipped with a 5.7L engine must use
SAE 5W-20 oil. Failure to do so may result in improper
operation of the Multi-Displacement System (MDS). Re-
fer to “Multi-Displacement System” in Section 5 for more
details.
Lubricants which do not have both, the engine oil certi-
fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num-
ber should not be used.
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Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) — 3.5L Engine
SAE 10W-30 engine oil is recommended for all operating
temperatures.
The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended
engine oil viscosity for your engine. For information on
engine oil filler cap location, refer to “Engine Compart-
ment” in this section.
Lubricants which do not have both, the engine oil certi-
fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num-
ber should not be used.
Synthetic Engine Oils
You may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom-
mended oil quality requirements are met, and the recom-
mended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes
are followed.
Materials Added to Engine Oil
Do not add any supplemental materials, other than leak
detection dyes, to your engine oil. Engine oil is an
engineered product and its performance may be im-
paired by supplemental additives.
Disposing of Used Engine Oil and Oil Filters
Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and
oil filters from your vehicle. Used oil and oil filters,
indiscriminately discarded, can present a problem to the
environment. Contact your authorized dealer, service
station, or governmental agency for advice on how and
where used oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in
your area.
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Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light...... 218
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 221
Emergency Deck Lid Release................ 43
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............... 420
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 404
Jacking............................. 406
Jump Starting......................... 417
Overheating.......................... 405
Towing............................. 421
Emergency Trunk Release................... 43
Emission Control System Maintenance......431,484
Engine..........................427,428,429
Air Cleaner.......................... 437
Block Heater......................... 318
Break-In Recommendations................ 78
Checking Oil Level..................433,434
Compartment...................427,428,429
Coolant (Antifreeze).................445,481Cooling............................. 445
Exhaust Gas Caution..................79,383
Fails to Start.......................... 316
Flooded, Starting...................... 316
Fuel Requirements..................... 379
Jump Starting......................... 417
Multi-Displacement..................... 339
Oil ...........................433,479,481
Oil Change Interval............... 211,227,434
Oil Filler Cap......................435,436
Oil Filter............................ 437
Oil Filter Disposal...................... 436
Oil Selection.......................435,479
Oil Synthetic......................... 436
Overheating.......................... 405
Starting............................. 313
Temperature Gauge..................... 215
Engine Oil Viscosity...................435,436
Enhanced Accident Response Feature.......... 65
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Synthetic............................ 436
Viscosity.......................435,436,479
Oil Filter, Change........................ 437
Oil Filter, Selection....................... 437
Onboard Diagnostic System..............430,431
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ........... 185
Operating Precautions.................... 430
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual)............ 4
Outside Rearview Mirrors.................. 90
Overdrive............................. 325
Overhead Console....................... 184
Overheating, Engine...................216,405
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual).........4,507
Paint Care............................. 454
Panic Alarm............................ 24
Park Sense System, Rear................... 180
Parking Brake.......................... 339
Passing Light........................... 145Pedals, Adjustable....................... 152
Personal Settings........................ 236
Pets.................................. 77
Phone, Cellular.......................... 94
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect) .............. 94
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 353
Power
Deck Lid Release....................... 42
Distribution Center (Fuses)............459,462
Door Locks........................... 30
Mirrors.............................. 93
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).......... 194
Seats............................... 128
Steering..........................337,338
Sunroof............................. 191
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column........... 151
Windows............................. 37
Power Steering Fluid..................... 482
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 53
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Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 508
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 282
Universal Transmitter..................... 185
Unleaded Gasoline....................... 379
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt.............. 50
Vanity Mirrors........................... 94
Variance, Compass....................... 234
Vehicle Certification Label................. 387
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)............ 6
Vehicle Loading...................354,387,388
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 7
Vehicle Storage.......................307,467
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).......... 18
Video Entertainment System™
(Rear Seat Video System).................. 293
Viscosity, Engine Oil...................435,436
Voice Recognition System (VR).............. 122Warning Flasher, Hazard.................. 404
Warning Lights
(Instrument Cluster Description)............. 210
Warnings and Cautions..................... 6
Warranty Information..................... 506
Washer, Adding Fluid..................... 442
Washers, Windshield..................148,442
Washing Vehicle......................... 455
Water
Driving Through...................... 335
Wheel and Wheel Trim.................... 456
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care................ 456
Wind Buffeting.......................41,193
Window Airbag (Side Curtain).............55,62
Window Fogging........................ 307
Windows.............................. 37
Power............................... 37
Windshield Defroster................81,299,305
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