2014 CHRYSLER 300 oil change

If gear oil leakage is suspected inspect the fluid level. Refer
to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Maintaining
Your Vehicle” for further information.
Fluid Level Check
Check the fluid level by removing the fill plug on the
axle. The fluid level should be at the bottom of the fill
hole. Add fluid, if necessary, to maintain the proper level.
Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in
“Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information.
Change Axle Fluid
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
maintenance intervals.
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion
Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo-
graphic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roadspassable in snow and ice, and chemicals that are sprayed
on trees and road surfaces during other seasons, are
highly corrosive to the metal in your vehicle. Outside
parking, which exposes your vehicle to airborne contami-
nants, road surfaces on which the vehicle is operated,
extreme hot or cold weather and other extreme condi-
tions will have an adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and
underbody protection.
The following maintenance recommendations will enable
you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion
resistance built into your vehicle.
What Causes Corrosion?
Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of
paint and protective coatings from your vehicle.
The most common causes are:
•
Road salt, dirt and moisture accumulation.
• Stone and gravel impact.
542 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change
indicator system. The oil change indicator system will
remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change
indicator message will illuminate. This means that ser-
vice is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions
such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or
cold ambient temperatures, and E85 fuel usage will
influence when the “Change Oil” or “Oil Change Re-
quired” message is displayed. Severe Operating Condi-
tions can cause the change oil message to illuminate as
early as 3,500 miles (5,600 km) since last reset. Have your
vehicle serviced as soon as possible, within the next 500
miles (805 km).On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
equipped vehicles, “Oil Change Required” will be dis-
played in the EVIC and a single chime will sound,
indicating that an oil change is necessary.
On Non-EVIC equipped vehicles, “Change Oil” will flash
in the instrument cluster odometer and a single chime
will sound, indicating that an oil change is necessary.
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a
scheduled oil change is performed by someone other
than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” for further information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve months,
whichever comes first.
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Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle
is operated in a dusty and off road environment. This
type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
•Check engine oil level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of irregular wear,
even if it occurs before your next scheduled service.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and power steering and fill 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 irregular
wear, even if it occurs before your next scheduled
service
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses
and park brake
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Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses
• Inspect exhaust system
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 573

Automatic High Beams.....................196
Automatic Oil Change Indicator ...............324
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........357
Automatic Transmission ....................374
Adding Fluid ......................... .540
Autostick ............................ .391
Fluid and Filter Changes ..................540
Fluid Change ......................... .540
Fluid Level Check ...................... .539
Fluid Type ........................... .569
Special Additives ...................... .539
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode .......383
Autostick .............................. .391
Auto Unlock, Doors ........................33
Auto Up Power Windows ....................40
Axle Fluid ............................. .569
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) .................569
Battery ................................ .521Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)
........25
Location ............................. .521
Remote Battery Replacement ................25
Transmitter Battery Replacement .............25
Belts, Seat ...............................49
Bluetooth® Connecting To A Particular Mobile Phone Or Audio
Device After Pairing .....................136
Connect Or Disconnect Link Between the
Uconnect® Phone And Mobile Phone .........152
Pair (Link) Uconnect® Phone To A Mobile Phone. .132
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................526
B-Pillar Location ......................... .421
Brake Assist System ...................... .406
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............405
Brake Fluid ............................ .569
Brake, Parking .......................... .400
Brake System ........................... .536
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... .403
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Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . . .313
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Setup Menu.......................... .313
EVIC Display ......................... .316
EVIC Messages ........................ .313
Remote Start ...........................29
Emergency Deck Lid Release ..................44
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................498
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................481
Jacking .............................. .484
Jump Starting ......................... .494
Overheating .......................... .481
Towing ............................. .504
Emergency Trunk Release ....................44
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........513
Engine ................................ .512
Air Cleaner .......................... .521
Block Heater ......................... .371Break-In Recommendations
.................98
Checking Oil Level ..................... .517
Compartment ..........................511
Compartment Identification ................511
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................531
Cooling ............................. .530
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................100
Fails to Start .......................... .369
Flooded, Starting ...................... .369
Fuel Requirements ..................... .451
Jump Starting ......................... .494
Oil................................. .517
Oil Change Interval ..................... .324
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .519
Oil Selection .......................... .518
Oil Synthetic ......................... .520
Overheating .......................... .481
Starting ............................. .366
Temperature Gauge ..................... .312
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Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine).......307
Manual, Service ......................... .586
Master Cylinder (Brakes) ....................537
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ...............188
Memory Seat ........................... .188
Memory Seats and Radio ....................188
Methanol .............................. .452
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... .327
Mirrors ................................112
Electric Powered ........................115
Electric Remote .........................115
Exterior Folding ........................113
Heated ...............................116
Outside ..............................113
Vanity ...............................116
Mode Fuel Saver ........................... .325
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................440Mopar Parts
............................ .515
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .452
Multi-Function Control Lever .................200
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................98
Occupant Restraints ........................45
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ..................63
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ................451
Odometer .............................. .304
Oil Change Indicator ...................... .305
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..................305
Oil, Engine ............................. .517
Capacity ............................ .566
Change Interval ....................... .324
Checking ............................ .517
Dipstick ............................. .517
Disposal ............................. .520
Filter ............................... .520
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Unlatch The Trunk.......................24
Unlock The Doors .......................23
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .........348
Remote Starting EVIC Remote Start Abort Message ............28
Exit Remote Start Mode ...................29
How To Use Remote Start ..................27
To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle. .29
Uconnect® Customer Programmable Features . . .342
Uconnect® Settings ..................... .342
Remote Starting System ......................27
Remote Trunk Release .......................42
Replacement Bulbs ....................... .560
Replacement Keys .........................17
Replacement Parts ........................ .515
Replacement Tires ........................ .436
Reporting Safety Defects ....................585
Resetting Oil Change Indicator ................305
Restraint, Head .......................... .184Restraints, Child
...........................75
Restraints, Occupant ........................45
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck .................498
Rotation, Tires .......................... .439
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle .................101
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ................103
Safety Defects, Reporting ....................585
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... .100
Safety Information, Tire .....................414
Safety Tips ...............................99
Schedule, Maintenance .....................572
Seat Belt Maintenance ..................... .547
Seat Belt Reminder .........................57
Seat Belts ................................45
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage .........54
And Pregnant Women .....................58
Child Restraint ..........................75
Extender ..............................59
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