2013 CHRYSLER 300 heater

WARNING!(Continued)
•If the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster
cables may be used to obtain a start from a booster
battery or the battery in another vehicle. This type
of start can be dangerous if done improperly. Refer
to “Jump Starting” in “What To Do In Emergen-
cies” for further information.
Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using ENGINE
START/STOP Button)
If the engine fails to start after you have followed the
“Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold Weather proce-
dures, it may be flooded. To clear any excess fuel:
1. Press and hold the brake pedal.
2. Press the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it. 3. Press and release the ENGINE START/STOP button
once.
The starter motor will engage automatically, run for
10 seconds, and then disengage. Once this occurs, release
the accelerator pedal and the brake pedal, wait 10 to
15 seconds, then repeat the “Normal Starting” procedure.
After Starting
The idle speed is controlled automatically and it will
decrease as the engine warms up.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER – IF EQUIPPED
The engine block heater warms the engine, and permits
quicker starts in cold weather. Connect the cord to a
standard 110-115 Volt AC electrical outlet with a
grounded, three-wire extension cord.
The engine block heater must be plugged in at least one
hour to have an adequate warming effect on the engine.
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The engine block heater cord is routed under the hood on
the driver side of the vehicle. It has a removable cap that
is located on the driver side of the Integrated Power
Module.
WARNING!
Remember to disconnect the engine block heater
cord before driving. Damage to the 110-115 Volt
electrical cord could cause electrocution.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow-
ing precautions are not observed:
•Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to
a complete stop.
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CAUTION! (Continued)
•Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle
has come to a complete stop and the engine is at
idle speed.
• Do not shift between PARK, REVERSE, NEU-
TRAL, or DRIVE when the engine is above idle
speed.
• Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot
is firmly pressing the brake pedal.
NOTE: You must press and hold the brake pedal while
shifting out of PARK.
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•Some additives used in regular gasoline are not fully
compatible with E-85 and may form deposits in your
engine. To eliminate driveability issues that may be
caused by these deposits, a supplemental gasoline
additive, such as MOPAR® Injector Cleanup or
Techron may be used.
Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles
(E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles
FFV vehicles operated on E-85 require specially formu-
lated engine oils. These special requirements are included
in MOPAR® engine oils, and in equivalent oils meeting
Chrysler Specification MS-6395. The manufacturer only
recommends engine oils that are API Certified and meet
the requirements of Material Standard MS-6395. MS-6395
contains additional requirements, developed during ex-
tensive fleet testing, to provide additional protection to
Chrysler Group LLC engines. Use MOPAR® or an
equivalent oil meeting the specification MS-6395.
Starting
The characteristics of E-85 fuel make it unsuitable for use
when ambient temperatures fall below 0°F (-18°C). In the
range of 0°F (-18°C) to 32°F (0°C), you may experience an
increase in the time it takes for your engine to start, and
a deterioration in driveability (sags and/or hesitations)
until the engine is fully warmed up.
NOTE: Use of the engine block heater (if equipped) is
beneficial for E-85 startability when the ambient tempera-
ture is less than 32°F (0°C).
Cruising Range
Because E-85 fuel contains less energy per gallon/liter
than gasoline, you will experience an increase in fuel
consumption. You can expect your miles per gallon
(mpg)/miles per liter and your driving range to decrease
by about 30%, compared to gasoline operation.
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•You can also turn the temperature control to maximum
heat, the mode control to floor and the blower 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.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage
your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads “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
the “H,” 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.
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
WARNING!
• Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off
the road to avoid the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.
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Remote Battery Posts
WARNING!
•Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when-
ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the
ignition switch is ON. You can be injured by
moving fan blades.
• Remove any metal jewelry such as rings, watch
bands and bracelets that could make an inadvertent
electrical contact. You could be seriously injured.
• Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your
skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is
flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or
sparks away from the battery.
1. Set the parking brake, shift the automatic transmission into PARK and turn the ignition to LOCK. 2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electri-
cal accessories.
3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the
parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.
WARNING!
Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this
could establish a ground connection and personal
injury could result.
Jump-Starting Procedure
WARNING!
Failure to follow this procedure could result in per-
sonal injury or property damage due to battery ex-
plosion.
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FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S.Metric
Fuel (Approximate) All Engines 19 Gallons72 Liters
Engine Oil With Filter 3.6 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 6 Quarts5.6 Liters
5.7 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 7 Quarts6.6 Liters
Cooling System * 3.6 Liter Engine – We recommend you use MOPAR® Antifreeze/ Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula or equivalent. 10 Quarts
9.5 Liters
5.7 Liter Engine without Severe Duty II Cooling System – We rec- ommend you use MOPAR® Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/ 150,000 Mile Formula. 14.5 Quarts
13.9 Liters
5.7 Liter Engine with Severe Duty II Cooling System – We recom- mend you use MOPAR® Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/ 150,000 Mile Formula. 15 Quarts
14.3 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
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Electrical Power Outlets.....................278
Electric Rear Window Defrost .................292
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................111
Electronic Brake Control System ...............401
Anti-Lock Brake System ..................401
Brake Assist System .....................402
Traction Control System ...................401
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ......530
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........219
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............402
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......257
Emergency Deck Lid Release ..................43
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................485
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................470
Jacking .............................. .471
Jump Starting ......................... .481
Overheating .......................... .470
Towing ............................. .490Emergency Trunk Release
....................43
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........497
Engine ................................ .496
Air Cleaner .......................... .504
Block Heater ......................... .368
Break-In Recommendations .................94
Checking Oil Level ..................... .501
Compartment ......................... .495
Compartment Identification ................495
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................514
Cooling ............................. .514
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................96
Fails to Start .......................... .367
Flooded, Starting ...................... .367
Fuel Requirements ..................... .441
Jump Starting ......................... .481
Oil................................. .501
Oil Change Interval ..................... .320
Oil

Filler Cap ......................... .503
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GaugesCoolant Temperature .....................310
Fuel ................................ .306
Speedometer ......................... .306
Tachometer ........................... .302
Gear Ranges ............................ .374
Gear Select Lever Override ..................486
General Information ........................18
Glass Cleaning .......................... .529
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...................453
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ..................453
GVWR ................................ .453
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ .392
Hazard Warning Flasher ....................470
Headlights ............................. .543
Automatic ........................... .198Cleaning
............................ .529
Delay ............................... .198
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch .........203
Lights On Reminder .....................201
On With Wipers ....................... .198
Passing ............................. .203
Switch .............................. .197
Time Delay ........................... .198
Washers ..............................511
Headlight Washers ........................511
Head Restraints ......................... .186
Head Rests ............................. .186
Heated Mirrors ...........................112
Heated Seats ............................ .181
Heater, Engine Block ...................... .368
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . . .203
Hill Start Assist .......................... .405
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ .458
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