2011 CHRYSLER 300 coolant temperature

• Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when thesystem is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire
pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately
one minute and then remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue each time
the vehicle is restarted as long as the malfunction exists.
• When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including
the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS
from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or
more tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and
wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.
CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. TPMS
pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle.
Undesirable system operation or sensor damage may result when using replacement
equipment that is not of the same size, type, and/or style. Aftermarket wheels can cause
sensor damage. Do not use tire sealant from a can, or balance beads if your vehicle is
equipped with a TPMS, as damage to the sensors may result.
- Engine Temperature Warning Light
• This light warns of an overheated engine condition.
• If the light turns on or flashes continuously while driving, safely pull over and stop the vehicle. Ifthe A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the
vehicle. If the temperature reading does not return to normal, turn the engine off immediately.
• We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
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 an authorized service center for service if your
vehicle overheats.
BRAKE- Brake Warning Light
• The Brake Warning light illuminates when there is either a system malfunction or the parkingbrake is applied. If the light is on and the parking brake is not applied, it indicates a possible
brake hydraulic malfunction, brake booster problem or an Anti-Lock Brake System problem.
• We recommend you drive to the nearest service center and have the vehicle serviced immediately. WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
56

IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS• In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking theappropriate action.
• On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, shift transmission into NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine idle speed.
NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition:
• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
• You can also turn the Temperature Control to maximum heat, the Mode Control to floor and the Fan Control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a supplement to the radiator and aids in
removing heat from the engine cooling system.
• If the temperature reading does not return to normal, turn the engine off immediately.
• We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge
reads HOT (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
HOT (H), and you hear continuous chimes, turn the engine off immediately and call for
service.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your
radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when
the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
59

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise
Control)..................23
Adjustable Pedals .............19
Airbag ...................12
Alarm, Panic ................8
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) . . . 11
Automatic Headlights ...........22
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . . 26
Automatic Transmission Fluid Type ................71
Axle Fluid .................71
Belts, Seat .................11
Brake Fluid .................71
Bulb Replacement .............81
Calibration, Compass ...........49
Change Oil Indicator ...........58
Child Restraint ...............13
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .......13
Clock Setting ...............33
Compass Calibration ...........49
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ............71
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ......23
Cruise Light ................23
Cupholders Heated/Cooled (Beverage Holder) . . . 19
Customer Assistance ...........82
Customer Programmable Features .....49
Defects, Reporting .............83
Dimmer Control ..............22
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .........22
Disarming, Theft System ..........11
Driver Cockpit ...............4
ECO ...................49
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise
Control) ..................23
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) ................. 48,49
Engine Compartment ..............69
Oil Selection ..............71
Overheating ..............59
Starting .................10 Stopping
................10
EventDataRecorder ...........67
Express Down Windows ...........8
Exterior Lights ...............81
Fluid Capacities ..............71
Fluids ...................71
Fog Lights .................22
Folding Rear Seat .............17
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..........66
Front Heated Seats ............18
Fuel Specifications ..............71
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ....50
Headlights Automatic ................22
Dimmer Switch .............22
HighBeam ...............21
Heated Seats ...............
1
8
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer)
Switch ...................21
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener)
Transmitter ................50
Hood Release ...............68
Instrument Cluster .............6
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights ....6,55
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ....21
Introduction .................2
Jack Location ...............60
Jump Starting ...............62
KeyFob...................8
Keyless Enter-N-Go ............9
Lane Change Assist ............21
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren) .................13
Lights Turn Signal ...............21
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description) ...............6
INDEX
85