2013 CHRYSLER 300 SRT adding oil

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.4L ..........475
 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II . .476
 EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS .............477
 REPLACEMENT PARTS ..................478
 DEALER SERVICE ..................... .479
 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ...........479
▫ Engine Oil ......................... .480
▫ Engine Oil Filter ..................... .482
▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ................483 ▫
Maintenance-Free Battery ...............483
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance .............485
▫ A/C Air Filter ...................... .487
▫ Body Lubrication .....................489
▫ Windshield Wiper Blades ...............489
▫ Adding Washer Fluid ..................490
▫ Exhaust System ..................... .490
▫ Cooling System ..................... .493
▫ Brake System ....................... .499
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CAUTION!(Continued)
•Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids
that protect the performance and durability of your
vehicle and also allow extended maintenance inter-
vals. Do not use chemical flushes in these compo-
nents as the chemicals can damage your engine,
transmission, power steering or air conditioning.
Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty. If a flush is needed because of
component malfunction, use only the specified
fluid for the flushing procedure.
Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level
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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WARNING!
•Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants
approved by the manufacturer for your air condi-
tioning system. Some unapproved refrigerants are
flammable and can explode, injuring you. Other
unapproved refrigerants or lubricants can cause the
system to fail, requiring costly repairs. Refer to
Warranty Information Book, located on the DVD,
for further warranty information.
• The air conditioning system contains refrigerant
under high pressure. To avoid risk of personal
injury or damage to the system, adding refrigerant
or any repair requiring lines to be disconnected
should be done by an experienced technician.
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling
R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluoro-
carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental
Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How-
ever, the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning
service be performed by authorized dealer or other
service facilities using recovery and recycling equipment.
NOTE: Use only manufacturer approved A/C system
sealers, stop leak products, seal conditioners, compressor
oil, and refrigerants.
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About Your Brakes....................... .395
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ................398
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . .223
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ............495
Adding Fuel ............................ .444
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... .490
Additives, Fuel .......................... .442
Adjustable Pedals ........................ .218
Airbag ..................................57
Airbag Deployment ........................68
Airbag Light .............................65
Airbag Maintenance ........................70
Airbag, Side ..............................61
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ................61
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .483
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................485
Air Conditioning Filter .....................363
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................485
Air Conditioning System ....................360 Air Pressure, Tires
........................ .421
Alarm Light ............................ .307
Alarm, Panic .............................24
Alarm (Security Alarm) ......................18
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................18
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..................494
Disposal ............................. .497
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................398
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................307
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ..........18
Appearance Care ........................ .504
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ...........18
Assist, Hill Start ......................... .405
Auto Down Power Windows ..................40
Automatic Door Locks ......................32
Automatic Headlights ..................... .199
Automatic Oil Change Indicator ...............320
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........360
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Automatic Transmission....................377
Adding Fluid ......................... .503
Fluid and Filter Changes ..................503
Fluid Change ......................... .503
Fluid Level Check ...................... .501
Fluid Type ........................... .501
Special Additives ...................... .502
Auto Unlock, Doors ........................32
Auto Up Power Windows ....................40
Axle Fluid ............................. .525
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) .................525
Battery ................................ .483
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........24
Location ............................. .484
Belts, Seat ...............................48
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................489
B-Pillar Location ......................... .416
Brake Assist System ...................... .401Brake Control System, Electronic
..............400
Brake Fluid ............................ .525
Brake, Parking .......................... .395
Brake System ........................... .499
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... .398
Fluid Check .......................... .499
Master Cylinder ....................... .499
Parking ............................. .395
Warning Light ........................ .307
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................376
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle .........94
Brightness, Interior Lights ...................207
Bulb Replacement ........................ .518
Bulbs, Light ..............................98
Camera, Rear ........................... .257
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .523
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) .......................... .481
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INDEX 559

Trunk Release Remote Control.................42
Turn Signals ............................ .204
UCI Connector .......................... .349
Uniform Tire Quality Grades .................553
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . .349
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... .440
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ................53
Vanity Mirrors ...........................112
Vehicle Certification Label ...................447
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .............6
Vehicle Loading ......................... .417
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ...............7
Vehicle Storage .......................... .362
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ............18
Viscosity, Engine Oil ...................... .481Warning Flasher, Hazard
....................452
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .301
Warnings and Cautions .......................6
Warranty Information ..................... .551
Washer Adding Fluid ......................... .490
Washers, Windshield .......................211
Washing Vehicle ......................... .504
Water Driving Through ....................... .391
Wheel and Wheel Trim .....................506
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care .................506
Wind Buffeting ............................42
Window Fogging ........................ .363
Windows ................................39
Power ................................39
Windshield Defroster .......................97
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