2015 CHRYSLER 300 trailer

CAUTION!
If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (454 kg)
loaded, it should have its own brakes and they
should be of adequate capacity. Failure to do this
could lead to accelerated brake lining wear, higher
brake pedal effort, and longer stopping distances.
Towing Requirements — Trailer Lights And Wiring
Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer size,
stoplights and turn signals on the trailer are required for
motoring safety.
The Trailer Tow Package may include a four- and seven-
pin wiring harness. Use a factory approved trailer har-
ness and connector.
NOTE:Do not cut or splice wiring into the vehicles
wiring harness.
The electrical connections are all complete to the vehicle
but you must mate the harness to a trailer connector.
Refer to the following illustrations.5
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Towing Tips
Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping,
and backing up the trailer in an area located away from
heavy traffic.
Automatic Transmission
The DRIVE range can be selected when towing. The
transmission controls include a drive strategy to avoid
frequent shifting when towing. However, if frequent
shifting does occur while in DRIVE, you can use the
AutoStick shift control (if equipped) to manually select a
lower gear.
NOTE:Using a lower gear while operating the vehicle
under heavy loading conditions will improve perfor-
mance and extend transmission life by reducing exces-
sive shifting and heat buildup. This action will also
provide better engine braking.
Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped
•Do not use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads.
•When using the speed control, if you experience speed
drops greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), disengage until
you can get back to cruising speed.
•Use speed control in flat terrain and with light loads to
maximize fuel efficiency.
AutoStick — If Equipped
•When using the AutoStick shift control, select the
highest gear that allows for adequate performance and
avoids frequent downshifts. For example, choose “5” if
the desired speed can be maintained. Choose “4” or
“3” if needed to maintain the desired speed.
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•To prevent excess heat generation, avoid continuous
driving at high RPM. Reduce vehicle speed as neces-
sary to avoid extended driving at high RPM. Return to
a higher gear or vehicle speed when grade and road
conditions allow.
Cooling System
To reduce potential for engine and transmission over-
heating, take the following actions:
City Driving
When stopped for short periods of time, shift the trans-
mission into NEUTRAL and increase engine idle speed.
Highway Driving
Reduce speed.
Air Conditioning
Turn off temporarily.
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.)
Two-Wheel Drive And All-Wheel Drive
Recreational towing (with all four wheels on the ground,
or using a tow dolly) isNOT ALLOWED. The only
acceptable method for towing this vehicle (behind an-
other vehicle) is on a vehicle trailer with all four wheels
OFFthe ground.
CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require-
ments can cause severe transmission and/or transfer
case damage. Damage from improper towing is not
covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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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).
The “Oil Change Required” message will be displayed in
the DID 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 “Driver Informa-
tion Dispay (DID)” 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.
Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4,000 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
532 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

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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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
Change the rear axle fluid and on modelsequipped with All Wheel Drive (AWD) change thefront axle fluid if using your vehicle for any of thefollowing: police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or frequenttrailer towing.
XX X
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. X
** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only,
yearly intervals do not apply.
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GVWR.................................425
Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow
Standing Water.........................357
Hazard Warning Flasher....................442
Headlights..............................523
Automatic............................146
Cleaning.............................506
Delay................................147
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch.........152
Lights On Reminder.....................150
On With Wipers........................146
Passing..............................152
Switch...............................145
Time Delay............................147
Washers..............................487
Headlight Washers........................487
Head Restraints..........................134
Head Rests..............................134
Heated Mirrors...........................115
Heated Seats.............................131
Heater, Engine Block.......................342
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . . .152
Hill Start Assist...........................371
Hitches
Trailer Towing.........................430
Holder, Coin.............................249
Hood Release............................144
Ignition
Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Illuminated Entry..........................19
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)....................14
Inside Rearview Mirror.....................106
Instrument Cluster........................263
Instrument Panel And Controls...............261
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning...............507
558 INDEX

Jacking...............................445
Life Of Tires...........................397
Load Capacity.........................382
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)............402
Pressure Warning Light...................263
Quality Grading........................546
Radial...............................390
Replacement...........................398
Rotation..............................401
Safety...............................375
Sizes................................377
Snow Tires............................392
Spare Tire.............................446
Spinning.............................396
Trailer Towing.........................435
Tread Wear Indicators....................396
Tire Safety Information.....................375
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight................432
To Open Hood...........................144
Towing................................426
Disabled Vehicle........................463
Guide...............................431
Recreational...........................440
Weight...............................431
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome...........440
Traction................................356
Traction Control..........................366
Trailer Towing...........................426
Cooling System Tips.....................440
Hitches..............................430
Minimum Requirements..................433
Ti p s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..439
Trailer And Tongue Weight................432
Wiring...............................437
Trailer Towing Guide.......................431
Trailer Weight............................431
Transfer Case............................500
Fluid................................500
568 INDEX