2013 CHRYSLER 300 transmission

NOTE:Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve months,
whichever comes first.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
• Check engine oil level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
• Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual
wear or damage
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission as
needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
Required Maintenance Intervals.
Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following
page for the required maintenance intervals.At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
•Change oil and filter
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregu-
lar wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator
system turns on.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required
• Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped
with dipstick
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses
and park brake
• Inspect engine cooling system protection and
hoses
• Inspect exhaust system
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or
off-road conditions
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 553

Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if
using your vehicle for any of the following: police,
taxi, fleet, off-road, or frequent trailer towing (five-
speed only). X
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter
(five-speed only). X
Change transfer case fluid if using your vehicle for
any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or
frequent trailer towing (All Wheel Drive Only). XX
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S556 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)..........354
Automatic Transmission ....................371
Adding Fluid ......................... .523
Autostick ............................ .387
Fluid and Filter Changes ..................523
Fluid Change ......................... .523
Fluid Level Check ...................... .522
Fluid Type ........................... .522
Special Additives ...................... .522
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode .......379
Autostick .............................. .387
Auto Unlock, Doors ........................31
Auto Up Power Windows ....................39
Axle Fluid ............................. .549
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) .................549
Battery ................................ .505
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........24
Location ............................. .505Belts, Seat
...............................47
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................510
B-Pillar Location ......................... .414
Brake Assist System ...................... .402
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............401
Brake Fluid ............................ .549
Brake, Parking .......................... .396
Brake System ........................... .519
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... .399
Fluid Check .......................... .520
Master Cylinder ....................... .520
Parking ............................. .396
Warning Light ........................ .308
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................371
Brightness, Interior Lights ...................206
Bulb Replacement ........................ .542
Bulbs, Light ..............................99
Camera, Rear ........................... .257
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Fluid Capacities......................... .547
Fluid Leaks ..............................99
Fluid Level Checks ....................... .524
Automatic Transmission ..................523
Brake ............................... .520
Cooling System ........................ .514
Engine Oil ........................... .501
Transfer Case ......................... .524
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ...........548
Fog Lights ............................. .201
Folding Rear Seat ........................ .189
Forward Collision Warning ..................245
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................485
Fuel .................................. .441
Additives ............................ .444
Clean Air ............................ .442
Conserving ........................... .321
Ethanol ............................. .442
Filler Door (Gas Cap) ....................306 Gasoline
............................. .441
Gauge .............................. .306
Light ............................... .317
Materials Added ....................... .444
Methanol ............................ .442
Octane Rating ......................... .441
Requirements ......................... .441
Saver Mode .......................... .321
Specifications ......................... .548
Tank Capacity ......................... .547
Fuel, Flexible ........................... .446
Fuel Optimizer .......................... .321
Fuel Saver ............................. .321
Fuses ................................. .530
Gasoline, Clean Air ....................... .442
Gasoline (Fuel) .......................... .441
Conserving ........................... .321
Gasoline,

Reformulated .....................442
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Seat Belts................................43
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage .........52
And Pregnant Women .....................57
Child Restraint ..........................72
Extender ..............................57
Front Seat .............................47
Inspection .............................97
Operating Instructions ....................48
Pretensioners ...........................55
Rear Seat ..............................47
Untwisting Procedure .....................53
Seats ................................. .177
Adjustment .......................... .177
Easy Entry ........................... .194
Head Restraints ....................... .186
Heated .............................. .181
Height Adjustment ..................... .178
Memory ............................. .190
Power .............................. .178Rear Folding
......................... .189
Seatback Release ....................... .189
Tilting .............................. .178
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ..................18
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............548
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................16
Sentry Key Programming ....................18
Sentry Key Replacement .....................17
Service Assistance ........................ .561
Service Contract ......................... .563
Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction Indicator) . .305
Service Manuals ......................... .566
Setting the Clock ......................... .342
Shifting ............................... .369
Automatic Transmission ..................369
Shift Lever Override ...................... .486
Shoulder Belts ............................47
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage ................52
Side Airbag ..............................66
584 INDEX

Side View Mirror Adjustment.................109
Signals, Turn .............................99
SmartBeams ............................ .199
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................428
Snow Tires ............................. .422
Spare Tire .............................. .423
Spark Plugs ............................ .548
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ........................ .548
Oil................................. .548
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................219
Speedometer ............................ .306
Sport Mode ............................ .307
Starting .................................26
Automatic Transmission ..................364
Cold Weather ......................... .367
Engine Fails to Start .....................367
Remote ...............................26
Starting and Operating .....................364 Starting Procedures
....................... .364
Steering Column Controls ...................... .202
Column Lock ......................... .212
Power .............................. .395
Tilt Column .......................... .212
Wheel, Heated ........................ .215
Wheel, Tilt ........................... .212
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............344
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .344
Storage ............................... .542
Storage, Vehicle .......................... .356
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... .542
Stuck, Freeing ........................... .485
Sunglasses Storage ....................... .261
Sun Roof .............................. .271
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ..........57
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... .503
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Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight................460
To Open Hood .......................... .195
Towing ............................... .455
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .490
Guide .............................. .459
Recreational .......................... .468
Weight .............................. .459
Traction ............................... .391
Traction Control ......................... .401
Trailer Towing .......................... .455
Cooling System Tips .....................468
Hitches ............................. .458
Minimum Requirements ..................461
Tips................................ .466
Trailer and Tongue Weight .................460
Wiring .............................. .465
Trailer Towing Guide ...................... .459
Trailer Weight ........................... .459
Transfer Case ........................... .524Fluid
............................... .524
Maintenance .......................... .524
Transmission Automatic ........................... .369
Fluid ............................... .522
Maintenance .......................... .522
Shifting ............................. .369
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .24
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . . .21
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) .........21
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .426
Trip Odometer .......................... .302
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid) .......................41
Trunk Release, Emergency ....................43
Trunk Release Remote Control .................41
Turn Signals ............................ .203
UCI Connector .......................... .343
Uniform Tire Quality Grades .................567
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