2012 CHRYSLER 300 SRT coolant temperature

•If frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) additions are
required, or if the level in the coolant recovery bottle
does not drop when the engine cools, the cooling
system should be pressure tested for leaks.
•Maintain coolant concentration at 50% HOAT engine
coolant (antifreeze) (minimum) and distilled water for
proper corrosion protection of your engine, which
contains aluminum components.
•Make sure that the radiator and coolant recovery
bottle overflow hoses are not kinked or obstructed.
•Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is
equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the
condenser clean.
•Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter
operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install
ONLY the correct type thermostat. Other designs may
result in unsatisfactory coolant performance, poor gas
mileage, and increased emissions.
Brake System
In order to assure brake system performance, all brake
system components should be inspected periodically.
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
maintenance intervals.
WARNING!
Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and
possibly a collision. Driving with your foot resting or
riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally
high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear, and
possible brake damage. You would not have your full
braking capacity in an emergency.
476 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Gasoline, Clean Air...................... 414
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 414
Gauges Coolant Temperature .................. 290
Fuel .............................. 286
Speedometer ........................ 286
Tachometer ......................... 281
Gear Ranges ........................... 356
Gear Select Lever Override ................. 446
General Information ............17,25,146,226,413
General Maintenance ..................... 457
Glass Cleaning .......................... 486
Gross Axle Weight Rating .................. 423
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ................ 423
GVWR ............................... 423
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or
Shallow Standing Water ................ 367 Hazard Warning Flasher
................... 428
Head Restraints ......................... 170
Head Rests ............................ 170
Headlight Washers ....................... 467
Headlights ............................ 497
Automatic ......................... 181
Bulb Replacement .................... 497
Cleaning ........................... 486
Delay ............................. 182
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ...... 186
Lights On Reminder .................. 184
On With Wipers ................... 182,193
Passing ............................ 186
Switch ............................ 180
Time Delay ......................... 182
Washers ........................... 467
Heated Mirrors ......................... 100
Heated Seats ........................... 165
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 353
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INDEX 541

Starting and Operating.................... 349
Starting Procedures ...................... 349
Steering Column Controls ..................... 185
Column Lock ....................... 195
Power .......................... 369,370
Tilt Column ...................... 195,196
Wheel, Heated ...................... 198
Wheel, Tilt ...................... 195,196
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .............. 330
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls .............................. 330
Storage ............................ 270,495
Storage, Vehicle ...................... 343,495
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 495
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 444
Sun Roof ........................... 255,258
Sunglasses Storage ....................... 245 Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag
........ 56
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 459
System, Remote Starting .................... 25
Tachometer ............................ 281
Telescoping Steering Column .............195,196
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 341
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......290,429
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 75
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 18
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
Tilt Steering Column ................... 195,196
Time Delay, Headlight .................... 182
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 391
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 389
Tire Markings .......................... 385
Tire Safety Information .................... 385
TIREFIT .............................. 429
550 INDEX