2012 CHRYSLER 300 adding oil

▫General Information.................. 419
Fuel Requirements..................... 420
▫3.6L Engine – If Equipped.............. 420
▫5.7L Engine – If Equipped.............. 420
▫Reformulated Gasoline................ 421
▫Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends............. 421
▫E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles...... 421
▫MMT In Gasoline.................... 422
▫Materials Added To Fuel............... 423
▫Fuel System Cautions................. 423
▫Carbon Monoxide Warnings............ 424
Flexible Fuel (3.6L Engine Only) —
If Equipped.......................... 424▫E-85 General Information............... 424
▫Ethanol Fuel (E-85)................... 425
▫Fuel Requirements................... 425
▫Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel
Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles...... 426
▫Starting........................... 427
▫Cruising Range...................... 427
▫Replacement Parts................... 427
▫Maintenance........................ 427
Adding Fuel......................... 428
▫Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release....... 430
Vehicle Loading...................... 431
▫Vehicle Certification Label.............. 431
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
Engine Compartment — 3.6L............. 473
Engine Compartment — 5.7L............. 474
Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II...... 475
Emissions Inspection And Maintenance
Programs............................ 475
Replacement Parts..................... 477
Dealer Service........................ 477
Maintenance Procedures................. 478
▫Engine Oil......................... 479▫Engine Oil Filter..................... 482
▫Engine Air Cleaner Filter............... 482
▫Maintenance-Free Battery.............. 483
▫Air Conditioner Maintenance............ 485
▫A/C Air Filter...................... 486
▫Body Lubrication.................... 488
▫Windshield Wiper Blades............... 488
▫Adding Washer Fluid................. 489
▫Exhaust System..................... 489
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Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level – 3.6L Engine
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must
be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at
regular intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time to
check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a
fully warmed engine is shut off.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Maintain
the oil level between the MIN and MAX markings on the
dipstick. Adding 1.0 qt (1.0 L) of oil when the reading is
at the MIN mark will result in a MAX reading on these
engines.
CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aeration or
loss of oil pressure. This could damage your engine.
Checking Oil Level – 5.7L Engine
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must
be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at
regular intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time to
check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a
fully warmed engine is shut off.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Maintain
the oil level in the “SAFE” range. Adding 1.0 qt (1.0 L) of
oil when the reading is at the bottom of the “SAFE” range
will result in an oil level at the top of the “SAFE” range
on these engines.
CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aeration or
loss of oil pressure. This could damage your engine.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 479

Automatic Door Locks..................... 32
Automatic Headlights.................... 176
Automatic Oil Change Indicator............. 293
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)......... 340
Automatic Transaxle
Special Additives..................... 500
Automatic Transmission...........355,358,499,501
Adding Fluid....................501,523
Autostick.......................... 365
Fluid and Filter Changes............... 501
Fluid Change....................... 501
Fluid Level Check.................... 500
Fluid Type......................... 523
Special Additives..................... 500
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode..... 357
Autostick............................. 365
Axle Fluid............................. 523
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid)............... 523B-Pillar Location........................ 393
Battery............................... 483
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)..... 25
Location........................... 483
Belts, Seat............................47,84
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 488
Brake Assist System...................... 380
Brake Control System, Electronic............. 379
Brake Fluid............................ 523
Brake System........................... 497
Anti-Lock (ABS)..................... 377
Fluid Check.....................498,523
Master Cylinder..................... 498
Parking........................... 375
Warning Light....................... 281
Brake, Parking.......................... 375
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 354
Brakes............................... 497
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 81
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INDEX 553

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

Trunk Release Remote Control............... 41
Trunk Release, Emergency.................. 43
Turn Signals.........................181,276
UCI Connector......................... 328
Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 549
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 328
Universal Transmitter..................... 238
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt.............. 52
Vanity Mirrors........................... 98
Vehicle Certification Label................. 431
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)............ 6
Vehicle Loading...................394,431,433
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 7
Vehicle Storage.......................342,516
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).......... 18
Viscosity, Engine Oil...................... 481Warning Flasher, Hazard.................. 448
Warning Lights
(Instrument Cluster Description)............. 276
Warnings and Cautions..................... 6
Warranty Information..................... 546
Washer
Adding Fluid....................... 489
Washers, Windshield..................188,489
Washing Vehicle......................... 503
Water
Driving Through..................... 371
Wheel and Wheel Trim.................... 504
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care................ 504
Wind Buffeting.....................41,250,253
Window Fogging........................ 342
Windows.............................. 38
Power............................. 38
Windshield Defroster...................... 84
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