2010 CHRYSLER 300 oil temperature

CAUTION!
Driving with a hot engine cooling system could
damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads
“H,” pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle
with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer
drops back into the normal range. If the pointer
remains on the “H,” and you hear continuous chimes,
turn the engine OFF immediately and call for service.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or
others could be badly burned by steam or boiling
coolant. You may want to call a service center if your
vehicle overheats. If you decide to look under the
hood yourself, refer to “Maintaining Your Vehicle”
and follow the warnings under the Cooling System
Pressure Cap paragraph.15. Trip Odometer Button
Trip Odometer Button — Base Cluster
The word
TRIPwill appear when this button is pressed.
Push in and hold the button for two seconds when the
trip odometer displays to reset it to 0 miles (km). A
second press of the button will display the outside
temperature in the odometer.
Trip Odometer Button — Premium Cluster
Press this button to change the display from odometer to
either of two trip odometer settings. The letter “A” or “B”
will appear when in the trip odometer mode. Push in and
hold the button for two seconds to reset the trip odometer
to 0 miles (km). The odometer must be in TRIP mode to
reset it.
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WARNING!
A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced
above, can reach higher temperatures than in normal
operating conditions. This can cause a fire if you
drive slowly or park over flammable substances such
as dry plants or wood or cardboard, etc. This could
result in death or serious injury to the driver, occu-
pants or others.
25. Oil Pressure Warning Light This light indicates low engine oil pressure. The
light should turn on momentarily when the engine
is started. If the light turns on while driving, stop the
vehicle, and shut OFF the engine as soon as possible. A
single chime will sound when this light turns on. Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected.
This light does not indicate how much oil is in the engine.
The engine oil level must be checked using the procedure
shown in “Maintaining Your Vehicle”.
26. Door Ajar Indicator
This light will turn on to indicate that one or more
door may be ajar.
27. Decklid Ajar Indicator This light will turn on to indicate that the
decklid may be ajar.
28. Windshield Washer Fluid Low Indicator This light will turn on to indicate the windshield
washer fluid is low.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 229

WARNING!
Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure
those in and near the vehicle. As with all vehicles,
you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is
running. Before exiting a vehicle, you should always
shift the transmission into PARK, remove the key fob
from the ignition, and apply the parking brake. Once
the key fob is removed from the ignition, the shift
lever is locked in the PARK position, securing the
vehicle against unwanted movement. Furthermore,
you should never leave unattended children inside a
vehicle.
Over-Temperature Mode
The transmission electronics constantly monitor the
transmission oil temperature. If the transmission exceeds
normal operating temperature, the transmission will
change the way it shifts to help control the condition.This may result in a slightly different feeling or response
during normal operation in the DRIVE position. After the
transmission cools down, it will return to normal
operation.
Key Ignition Park Interlock
This vehicle is equipped with a Key Ignition Park Inter-
lock which requires the shift lever to be placed in PARK
prior to rotating the key fob to the LOCK position. The
key fob can only be removed from the ignition when the
ignition is in the LOCK position and once removed the
shift lever is locked in PARK.
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission Shift
Interlock System (BTSI) that holds the shift lever in the
PARK position when the ignition switch is in the LOCK
position (OFF position with Keyless Go™). To move the
shift lever out of the PARK position, the ignition switch
must be turned to the ON or START position (engine
running or not) and the brake pedal must be pressed.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 317

CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the
chemicals can damage your engine. Such damage is
not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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 “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further informa-
tion.
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 “Starting and
Operating” for further information.
Lubricants which do not have both, the engine oil certi-
fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num-
ber should not be used.
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 “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further informa-
tion.
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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To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system
in cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets or
exceeds the temperature range of your climate. This
rating information can be found on most washer fluid
containers.
The fluid reservoir will hold nearly 1 gal (4 L) of washer
fluid when the message “Low Washer Fluid” appears in
the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) (if
equipped).
WARNING!
Commercially available windshield washer solvents
are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care
must be exercised when filling or working around
the washer solution.
Exhaust System
The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into
the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust
system.
If you notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system;
or if the exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle;
or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged;
have an authorized technician inspect the complete ex-
haust system and adjacent body areas for broken, dam-
aged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams
or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep
into the passenger compartment. In addition, inspect the
exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for lubri-
cation or oil change. Replace as required.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 441

Auto Unlock, Doors....................... 34
Auto Up Power Windows .................. 41
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 92
Automatic Door Locks ................... 32,34
Automatic Headlights .................... 145
Automatic Oil Change Indicator ..........219,236
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 296
Automatic Transaxle Special Additives ...................... 453
Automatic Transmission ...........319,324,452,453
Adding Fluid ...................... 453,483
Autostick ............................ 328
Fluid and Filter Changes ................. 453
Fluid Change ......................... 453
Fluid Level Check ..................... 452
Fluid Type ........................... 483
Gear Ranges ....................... 319,324
Overdrive ........................... 321
Shifting .......................... 319,324Special Additives
...................... 453
Torque Converter ...................... 322
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode . . 323,327
Autostick ............................. 328
Axle Fluid ............................. 483
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) ............... 483
Battery ............................... 434
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ....... 26
Location ............................ 434
Belts, Seat ............................ 46,82
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 439
B-Pillar Location ........................ 351
Brake Assist System ...................... 341
Brake Control System, Electronic ............. 340
Brake Fluid ............................ 483
Brake, Parking .......................... 335
Brake System ........................... 449
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... 338
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INDEX 517

Emergency, In Case ofFreeing Vehicle When Stuck ............... 417
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 400
Jacking ............................. 401
Jump Starting ......................... 413
Overheating .......................... 400
Towing ............................. 418
Emergency Trunk Release ................... 44
Emission Control System Maintenance ......427,486
Engine .......................... 423,424,425
Air Cleaner .......................... 433
Block Heater ......................... 314
Break-In Recommendations ................ 80
Checking Oil Level ..................... 430
Compartment ................... 423,424,425
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................. 444,482
Cooling ............................. 444
Exhaust Gas Caution .................. 81,378
Fails to Start .......................... 312 Flooded, Starting
...................... 312
Fuel Requirements ..................... 374
Jump Starting ......................... 413
Multi-Displacement .................... 335
Oil ........................... 430,480,482
Oil Change Interval ...............219,236,431
Oil Filler Cap ......................... 432
Oil Filter ............................ 433
Oil Filter Disposal ..................... 433
Oil Selection ....................... 431,480
Oil Synthetic ......................... 433
Overheating .......................... 400
Starting ............................. 309
Temperature Gauge .................... 223
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... 432
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 66
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 20
Ethanol ............................... 375
Exhaust Gas Caution ................... 81,378
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INDEX 521

Automatic Headlights................... 145
Brake Assist Warning ................... 344
Brake Warning ........................ 222
Bulb Replacement ................... 468,470
Courtesy/Reading ................... 149,189
Cruise .............................. 216
Daytime Running ...................... 147
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .............148,149
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . . 344
Electronic Throttle Control Warning ......... 225
Engine Temperature Warning .............. 220
Exterior .............................. 84
Fog ............................. 147,216
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 400
Headlight Switch ...................... 144
Headlights ........................ 144,472
Headlights On Reminder ................. 147
Headlights On With Wipers ............145,152
High Beam ........................ 149,225High Beam Indicator
.................... 225
High Beam/Low Beam Select ............. 149
Illuminated Entry ....................... 20
Instrument Cluster .................. 144,216
Intensity Control ...................... 150
Interior .......................... 149,189
License ............................. 479
Lights On Reminder .................... 147
Low Fuel ............................ 216
LowTire ............................ 226
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........ 228
Map Reading ...................... 149,189
Oil Pressure .......................... 229
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ......... 150
Passing ............................. 149
Reading .......................... 149,189
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 225
Service ........................... 468,470
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 228
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