2011 CHRYSLER 300 engine overheat

INTRODUCTION/WELCOMEWelcome From Chrysler Group LLC......2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCEDriver Cockpit................4
Instrument Cluster ..............6
GETTING STARTEDKeyFOB...................8
Remote Start.................8
Keyless Enter-N-Go .............9
Theft Alarm .................11
Seat Belt ...................11
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) —
Airbags ...................12
Child Restraints ................13
Front Seats ..................15
Rear Seat ...................17
Heated Seats .................18
Heated And Cooled Cupholders .......19
Adjustable Pedals ...............19
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column .......20
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLETurn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High Beam Lever . . 21
Headlight Switch...............22
Speed Control ................23
Climate Controls ...............26
Power Sunroof ................28
Wind Buffeting ................29
ELECTRONICSYour Vehicle's Sound System .........30
Identifying Your Radio .............32
Uconnect Touch™ 8.4 & 8.4N At A Glance . . . 32
Radio ....................34
Sirius Satellite Radio ..............35
Player ....................37
Garmin® Navigation (8.4N Only) .......37
Sirius Travel Link (8.4N Only) .........41
Playing iPod/USB/MP3 Devices ........42
Uconnect™ Phone (Bluetooth® Hands
Free Calling) .................43
Uconnect™ Voice Command .........47
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) ....................48 Programmable Features
............49
Universal Garage Door Opener
(HomeLink®) .................50
Power Outlet .................52
UTILITY
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer
Weight Ratings) ...............53
Recreational Towing
(Behind Motorhome, Etc.) ...........54
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
24-Hour Towing Assistance ..........55
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights .......55
If Your Engine Overheats ...........59
Jacking, Tire Changing ............60
Jump-Starting ................62
Shift Lever Override .............64
Towing A Disabled Vehicle ..........65
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ............66
Event Data Recorder (EDR) ..........67
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Opening The Hood..............68
Engine Compartment .............69
Fluids And Capacities .............71
Maintenance Chart ..............73
Fuses .....................76
Tire Pressures .................80
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care .........80
Exterior Bulbs .................81
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center .....82
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center ....82
Assistance For The Hearing Impaired .....82
Publications Ordering .............82
Reporting Safety Defects In The
50 United States And Washington, D.C. ....83
MOPAR ACCESSORIES
Authentic Accessories By MOPAR®......84
INDEX..................85
TABLE OF CONTENTS

24-HOUR TOWING ASSISTANCE• Dial toll-free 1-800-521-2779 or 1-800-363-4869 for Canadian residents.
• Provide your name, vehicle identification number and license plate number.
• Provide your location, including telephone number, from which you are calling.
• Briefly describe the nature of the problem and answer a few simple questions.
• You will be given the name of the service provider and an estimated time of arrival. If you feelyou are in an “unsafe situation”, please let us know. With your consent, we will contact local
police or safety authorities.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light
• The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” in the instrument cluster will come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN position. It should go out with the engine running.
If the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” comes on continuously with the engine
running, a malfunction has been detected in the ESC system.
• If this light remains on after several ignition cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles (kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), we recommend you drive to the nearest
service center and have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light
• Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly, when cold and inflatedto the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or
tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on
the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation
pressure for those tires.)
• As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is
significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure.
Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire
failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the
vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
• IF THE LIGHT STARTS FLASHING INDICATING A LOW TIRE PRESSURE, ADJUST
THE AIR PRESSURE IN THE LOW TIRE TO THE AIR PRESSURE SHOWN ON THE
VEHICLE PLACARD OR TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE LABEL LOCATED ON THE
DRIVER'S DOOR. NOTE: AFTER INFLATION, THE VEHICLE MAY NEED TO BE
DRIVEN FOR 20 MINUTES BEFORE THE FLASHING LIGHT WILL TURN OFF.
• Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level
to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale. WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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• 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
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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
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FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE• If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved by a rocking motion.Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the front wheels. Then, move
the shift lever back and forth between REVERSE and DRIVE. Using minimal accelerator pedal
pressure to maintain the rocking motion, without spinning the wheels, is most effective.
NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with Electronic Stability Control (ESC) or Traction
Control
, turn the system off before attempting to “rock” the vehicle.
CAUTION!
• When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by moving between REVERSE and DRIVE, do not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage may result.
• Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transmission overheating and failure. It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h)
while in gear (no transmission shifting occurring).
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive wheel speeds may
cause tire damage or failure. A tire could explode and injure someone. Do not spin your
vehicle's wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) when you are stuck. Do not let anyone near
a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
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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
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Maintenance Record............75
Maintenance Schedule ...........73
MemorySeat ...............16
MOPAR® Accessories ...........84
Navigation .................37
Oil Change Indicator ...........58
Oil, Engine Capacity ................71
Overheating, Engine ............59
Panic Alarm .................8
Pedals, Adjustable .............19
Phone (Pairing) ..............44
Phone (Uconnect) .............43
Power Glass Sunroof ..............28
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . . . 52
Seats ..................15
Steering .................71
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column ....20
Programmable Electronic Features .....49
Radio Operation ..............34
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ........21
Rear Heated Seats .............18
Rear Seat, Folding .............17
Recreational Towing ............54
Remote Starting System ..........8
Replacement Bulbs .............81
Restraints, Child ..............13
Seat Belts .................11
Seats ....................15
Adjustment ...............16
Heated .................18
Lumbar Support .............15
Memory.................16
Power ..................15
RearFolding...............17
Setting the Clock .............33
Shift Lever Override ............64
Signals, Turn ................21
SIRIUSTravelLink .............41 SmartBeams
................22
Spark Plugs ................71
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ......23
Starting Remote .................8
Steering TiltColumn ...............20
Store Radio Presets ............34
SunRoof .................28
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag . . 12
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .......11
Theft System Arming ...........11
Theft System Disarming ..........11
Tilt Steering Column ...........20
Ti re s Air Pressure ...............80
Changing ................61
Flat Changing ..............61
Jacking .................61
Pressure Warning Light .........55
Towing ...................53 24-Hour Towing Assistance .......
5
5
Disabled Vehicle ............65
Recreational ..............54
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome . . . 54
Trailer Towing Trailer and Tongue Weight .......53
Trailer Weight ...............53
Transmission Fluid ...................71
Turn Signals ................21
Uconnect™ Phone .............43
USBPort .................42
Voice Command ..............47
Washers, Windshield ............21
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care .......80
Wind Buffeting ..............29
Windows,ExpressDown ..........8
Windshield Washers ............21
Windshield Wipers .............21
INDEX
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