2015 CHRYSLER 300 coolant

FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine CoolantWe recommend you use MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000
Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology).
Engine OilWe recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting
the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as
MOPAR®, Pennzoil®, and Shell Helix®. Refer to your engine oil filler
cap for correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil FilterWe recommend you use a MOPAR® Engine Oil Filter.
Spark PlugsWe recommend you use MOPAR® Spark Plugs.
Fuel Selection – 3.6L Engine 87 Octane.
Fuel Selection – 5.7L Engine 87 Octane Acceptable – 89 Octane Recommended.
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CAUTION!
•Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than
specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en-
gine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine
damage and may decrease corrosion protection.
Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine cool-
ant is different and should not be mixed with
Hybrid Organic Additive Technology (HOAT) en-
gine coolant (antifreeze) or any “globally compat-
ible” coolant (antifreeze). If a non-OAT engine
coolant (antifreeze) is introduced into the cooling
system in an emergency, the cooling system will
need to be drained, flushed, and refilled with fresh
OAT coolant (conforming to MS.90032), by an au-
thorized dealer as soon as possible.
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CAUTION!(Continued)
•Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine
coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use additional
rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not
be compatible with the radiator engine coolant and
may plug the radiator.
•This vehicle has not been designed for use with
propylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze).
Use of propylene glycol-based engine coolant (an-
tifreeze) is not recommended.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 529

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 (if equipped) 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
•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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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 533

Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)
20,00030,00040,00050,00060,00070,00080,00090,000100,000110,000120,000130,000140,000150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,00048,00064,00080,00096,000112,000128,000144,000160,000176,000192,000208,000224,000240,000
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air filter.XXXXX
Replace cabin/air conditioning filter.XXX X X X X
Replace spark plugs.**X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 yearsor 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comesfirst.XX
Inspect the transfer case fluid. Change the transfercase fluid; if using your vehicle for any of the fol-lowing: police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or frequenttrailer towing. (All Wheel Drive Only).
XX
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 535

About Your Brakes........................361
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)................364
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . .172
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............492
Adding Fuel.............................421
Adding Washer Fluid......................487
Additives, Fuel...........................415
Adjustable Pedals.........................166
Air Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Advance Front Air Bag....................56
Air Bag Components.....................55
Air Bag Operation.......................58
Air Bag Warning Light....................67
Driver Knee Air Bag......................60
Enhanced Accident Response................66
Event Data Recorder (EDR).................70
Front Air Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
If A Deployment Occurs...................65
Knee Impact Bolsters.....................59
Maintaining Your Air Bag System............69
Side Air Bags...........................60
Transporting Pets........................93
Air Bag Deployment........................55
Air Bag Light.............................67
Air Bag Maintenance.......................69
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .481
Air Conditioner Maintenance.................483
Air Conditioning..........................304
Air Conditioning Filter.....................314
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips..............312
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.................483
Air Conditioning System....................311
Air Pressure, Tires.........................389
Alarm
Arm The System........................17
Alarm Light.............................263
Alarm, Panic.............................22
Alarm (Security Alarm)......................17
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Alarm System (Security Alarm)................17
All Wheel Drive (AWD).....................355
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle...............7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..................492
Disposal..............................494
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)................364
Anti-Lock Warning Light....................263
Appearance Care.........................501
Arming System (Security Alarm)...............17
Assist, Hill Start..........................371
Auto Down Power Windows..................38
Automatic Door Locks......................30
Automatic Headlights......................146
Automatic High Beams.....................148
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)..........303
Automatic Transmission....................345
Adding Fluid..........................500
Fluid And Filter Changes..................500
Fluid Change..........................500
Fluid Level Check.......................499
Fluid Type............................530
Gear Ranges...........................346
Special Additives.......................499
Auto Unlock, Doors........................30
Auto Up Power Windows....................38
Axle Fluid..............................530
Axle Lubrication..........................530
Battery.................................481
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)........22
Location..............................481
Remote Battery Replacement................22
Transmitter Battery Replacement.............22
Belts, Seat...............................96
Body Mechanism Lubrication.................486
B-Pillar Location..........................382
Brake Assist System.......................367
Brake Control System, Electronic..............364
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INDEX 551

Brake Fluid.............................530
Brake, Parking...........................361
Brakes.................................363
Brake System............................363
Anti-Lock (ABS)........................364
Fluid Check...........................497
Master Cylinder........................497
Parking..............................361
Warning Light.........................263
Brake/Transmission Interlock.................344
Brightness, Interior Lights...................155
Bulb Replacement.........................521
Bulbs, Light..............................98
Camera, Rear............................223
Capacities, Fluid..........................527
Caps, Filler
Oil (Engine)...........................479
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)................494
Carbon Monoxide Warning...................95
Cargo Area Features.......................254
Cargo Compartment.......................254
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)....................424
Car Washes.............................502
Cellular Phone...........................303
Certification Label.........................424
Chains, Tire.............................399
Changing A Flat Tire.......................445
Chart, Tire Sizing.........................377
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .263
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety...............94
Checks, Safety............................94
Child Restraint............................71
Child Restraints
Booster Seats...........................76
Center Seat LATCH......................85
Child Restraints.........................71
Child Seat Installation.....................90
552 INDEX

How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt........86
Infants And Child Restraints................74
Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint....85
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children.......79
Older Children And Child Restraints..........75
Seating Positions........................78
Child Safety Locks.........................31
Clean Air Gasoline........................414
Cleaning
Wheels...............................504
Climate Control..........................303
Automatic............................303
Clock..................................277
Coin Holder.............................249
Cold Weather Operation....................340
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance..............302
Compact Spare Tire........................394
Connector
UCI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..300
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)..........300
Console, Floor...........................249
Contract, Service..........................542
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)...........494
Cooling System...........................490
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)...............492
Coolant Capacity.......................527
Coolant Level..........................491
Disposal Of Used Coolant.................494
Drain, Flush, And Refill...................491
Inspection............................495
Points To Remember.....................495
Pressure Cap..........................494
Radiator Cap..........................494
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze)............492
Corrosion Protection.......................501
Cruise Control (Speed Control)................172
Cupholders.............................246
Customer Assistance.......................540
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INDEX 553