2010 CHRYSLER 300 oil viscosity

Transporting Pets
Airbags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet.
An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly
injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in
a collision.
Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses
or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts.
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
A long break-in period is not required for the engine and
drivetrain (transmission and axle) 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. For
the recommended viscosity and quality grades refer to
“Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Ve-
hicle”. 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 a normal part of the break-in and not inter-
preted as an indication of difficulty.
80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

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.
432 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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

Recommendation................... 431,480
Synthetic ............................ 433
Viscosity ......................... 432,480
Oil Filter, Change ........................ 433
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... 433
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............426,427
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ........... 190
Operating Precautions .................... 426
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 4
Outside Rearview Mirrors .................. 92
Overdrive ............................. 321
Overhead Console ....................... 189
Overheating, Engine ................... 224,400
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,511
Paint Care ............................. 455
Panic Alarm ............................ 25
Park Sense System, Rear ................... 184
Parking Brake .......................... 335 Passing Light
........................... 149
Passive Entry ........................... 35
Pedals, Adjustable ....................... 156
Personal Settings ........................ 245
Pets .................................. 80
Phone, Cellular .......................... 96
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™) .............. 96
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 351
Power Deck Lid Release ....................... 43
Distribution Center (Fuses) ............460,463
Door Locks ........................... 32
Mirrors .............................. 94
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .......... 200
Seats ............................... 130
Steering ............................. 334
Sunroof ............................. 196
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column .......... 155
Windows ............................. 40
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INDEX 529

Unleaded Gasoline....................... 374
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt .............. 52
Vanity Mirrors ........................... 96
Variance, Compass ....................... 243
Vehicle Certification Label ................. 382
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............ 6
Vehicle Loading ................... 352,381,383
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .............. 7
Vehicle Storage ....................... 302,468
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .......... 18
Video Entertainment System™
(Rear Seat Video System) .................. 288
Viscosity, Engine Oil ...................... 432
Voice Recognition System (VR) .............. 124
Warning Flasher, Hazard .................. 400
Warning Lights
(Instrument Cluster Description) ............. 216
Warnings and Cautions ..................... 6 Warranty Information
..................... 510
Washer, Adding Fluid ..................... 440
Washers, Windshield .................. 152,440
Washing Vehicle ......................... 455
Water Driving Through ...................... 331
Wheel and Wheel Trim .................... 457
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care ................ 457
Wind Buffeting ....................... 43,199
Window Fogging ........................ 302
Windows .............................. 40
Power ............................... 40
Windshield Defroster ................83,294,300
Windshield Washers ................... 150,152
Windshield Wiper Blades .................. 440
Windshield Wipers ....................... 150
Wiper Blade Replacement .................. 440
Wipers, Intermittent ...................... 151
Wipers, Rain Sensitive .................... 153
536 INDEX