2012 CHRYSLER 300 engine coolant

104,000 Miles (169,000 km) or
78 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before
104,000 miles (169 000 km).
❏Flush and replace the engine coolant at
104,000 miles (169 000 km) or 60 months
whichever comes first.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
112,000 Miles (182,000 km) or 84 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
112,000 miles (182 000 km).
❏If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the
engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.
❏Replace the air conditioning filter.
❏Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
❏Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 537

About Your Brakes....................... 375
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).............. 377
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . 199
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 494
Adding Fuel........................... 428
Adding Washer Fluid..................... 489
Additives, Fuel......................... 423
Adjustable Pedals....................... 194
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 482
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 485
Air Conditioning Filter.................342,486
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............485,486
Air Conditioning System................340,485
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 398
Airbag..............................56,66
Airbag Deployment....................... 67
Airbag Light...................63,64,69,84,280
Airbag Maintenance....................... 68
Airbag, Side......................60,62,65,66Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)...........60,62,66
Alarm (Security Alarm).................... 18
Alarm Light........................... 281
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............... 18
Alarm, Panic............................ 24
All Wheel Drive (AWD)................369,501
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............377,379
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 280
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)........ 18
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..............493,521
Disposal........................... 495
Appearance Care........................ 502
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm)......... 18
Assist, Hill Start........................ 383
Auto Down Power Windows................ 39
Auto Unlock, Doors....................... 32
Auto Up Power Windows.................. 39
Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 94
552 INDEX

Brightness, Interior Lights.................. 184
Bulb Replacement.....................516,517
Bulbs, Light..........................86,516
Camera, Rear........................... 235
Capacities, Fluid........................ 521
Caps, Filler
Oil (Engine)........................ 481
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............. 495
Car Washes............................ 503
Carbon Monoxide Warning...............83,424
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................... 431
Cellular Phone.......................... 332
Certification Label....................... 431
Chains, Tire............................ 406
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 449
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 389
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light).............279,475Checking Your Vehicle For Safety............. 82
Checks, Safety........................... 82
Child Restraint..................71,72,73,76,79
Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............75,76
Child Safety Locks........................ 32
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 421
Cleaning
Wheels............................ 504
Windshield Wiper Blades............... 488
Climate Control......................... 332
Clock................................ 328
Coin Holder........................... 262
Cold Weather Operation................... 351
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 331
Compact Spare Tire...................... 401
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 297
Connector
UCI .............................. 328
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)....... 328
554 INDEX

Conserving Fuel........................ 294
Console, Floor.......................... 262
Console, Overhead....................... 237
Contract, Service........................ 545
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap).......... 495
Cooling System......................... 492
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)............. 494
Coolant Capacity..................... 521
Coolant Level....................492,496
Disposal of Used Coolant............... 495
Drain, Flush, and Refill................ 493
Inspection.......................... 496
Points to Remember.................. 496
Pressure Cap........................ 495
Radiator Cap....................... 495
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)....493,521,522
Corrosion Protection..................... 502
Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 199
Cupholders.........................259,507Customer Assistance..................... 543
Data Recorder, Event...................... 70
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights........... 186
Daytime Running Lights................... 179
Dealer Service.......................... 477
Deck Lid, Emergency Release................ 43
Deck Lid, Power Release................... 41
Defroster, Rear Window................... 267
Defroster, Windshield...................84,338
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 187
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 475
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 181
Dipsticks
Oil (Engine)........................ 479
Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 467
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............. 495
Engine Oil......................... 482
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INDEX 555

Compartment Identification............. 473
Coolant (Antifreeze)................492,522
Cooling........................... 492
Exhaust Gas Caution................83,424
Fails to Start........................ 351
Flooded, Starting..................... 351
Fuel Requirements.................... 420
Jump Starting....................... 458
Multi-Displacement................... 374
Oil .........................479,521,522
Oil Change Interval................293,480
Oil Filler Cap....................... 481
Oil Filter........................... 482
Oil Filter Disposal.................... 482
Oil Selection.....................480,521
Oil Synthetic........................ 481
Overheating........................ 448
Starting........................... 348
Temperature Gauge................... 284Engine Oil Viscosity...................... 481
Enhanced Accident Response Feature.......... 66
Entry System, Illuminated.................. 21
Ethanol............................... 421
Event Data Recorder...................... 70
Exhaust Gas Caution...................83,424
Exhaust System.......................83,489
Exterior Folding Mirrors................... 95
Exterior Lighting........................ 175
Exterior Lights.......................... 86
Filler Location Fuel...................... 280
Filters
Air Cleaner......................... 482
Air Conditioning..................342,486
Engine Oil.......................482,522
Engine Oil Disposal................... 482
Flash-To-Pass........................... 181
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INDEX 557

Front Seat.........................47,48
Inspection.......................... 84
Operating Instructions.................. 48
Pretensioners........................ 54
Rear Seat........................... 47
Untwisting Procedure.................. 52
Seats................................. 157
Adjustment......................... 157
Easy Entry......................... 172
Head Restraints...................... 165
Heated............................ 160
Height Adjustment................... 157
Memory........................... 169
Power............................ 157
Rear Folding........................ 168
Seatback Release..................... 168
Tilting............................ 157
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)................ 18
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)..........493,522Selection of Oil......................... 480
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................... 16
Sentry Key Programming................... 18
Sentry Key Replacement................... 17
Service Assistance....................... 543
Service Contract......................... 545
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator).................... 279
Service Manuals........................ 547
Setting the Clock........................ 328
Shift Lever Override...................... 464
Shifting............................... 353
Automatic Transmission................ 353
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage.............. 51
Shoulder Belts........................... 47
Side Airbag............................. 65
Side View Mirror Adjustment................ 95
Signals, Turn......................86,181,276
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 370
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INDEX 567

System, Remote Starting.................... 26
Tachometer............................ 276
Telescoping Steering Column.............190,191
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)........ 340
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......284,449
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 75
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)................ 18
Theft System (Security Alarm)............... 18
Tilt Steering Column...................190,191
Time Delay, Headlight.................... 176
Tire and Loading Information Placard......... 393
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 391
Tire Markings.......................... 387
Tire Safety Information.................... 387
Tires ............................86,397,549
Aging (Life of Tires).................. 404
Air Pressure........................ 397
Chains............................ 406Changing.......................449,453
Compact Spare...................... 401
Flat Changing....................... 449
General Information.................. 397
High Speed......................... 400
Inflation Pressures.................... 398
Jacking.........................452,453
Life of Tires........................ 404
Load Capacity....................393,394
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)......... 410
Pressure Warning Light................ 277
Quality Grading..................... 549
Radial............................ 400
Replacement........................ 405
Rotation........................... 409
Safety..........................387,397
Sizes............................. 389
Snow Tires......................... 408
Spare Tire.......................... 450
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INDEX 569