2015 CHRYSLER 300 automatic transmission

BATTERY LOCATION
The battery is stored under an access cover in the trunk. Remote battery posts are located on the
right side of the engine compartment for jump-starting.
JUMP-STARTING
If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump-started using a set of jumper cables and a
battery in another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster pack.
Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly so please follow the procedures in this
section carefully.
NOTE:
When using a portable battery booster pack
follow the manufacturer’s operating instruc-
tions and precautions.
Preparations For Jump-Start
The battery is stored under an access cover in
the trunk. Remote battery posts are located on
the right side of the engine compartment for
jump-starting.
NOTE:
The remote battery posts are viewed by stand-
ing on the right side of the vehicle looking over
the fender.
•Settheparkingbrake,shifttheautomatic
transmission into PARK and turn the ignition
to OFF.
• Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary
electrical accessories.
•Ifusinganothervehicletojump-startthebattery,parkthevehiclewithinthejumpercables
reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.
Remote Battery Posts
1—PositiveBatteryPost2—NegativeBatteryPost
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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CAUTION!
•Mixingofenginecoolant(antifreeze)otherthanspecifiedOrganicAdditiveTechnology
(OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine damage and may decrease
corrosion protection. Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant is different
and should not be mixed with Hybrid Organic Additive Technology (HOAT) engine
coolant (antifreeze) or any “globally compatible” 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 authorized dealer as soon as possible.
•Donotusewateraloneoralcohol-basedenginecoolant(antifreeze)products.Donotuse
additional rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not be compatible with the
radiator engine coolant and may plug the radiator.
•Thisvehiclehasnotbeendesignedforusewithpropyleneglycol-basedenginecoolant
(antifreeze). Use of propylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is not recom-
mended.
E-85 FLEXIBLE FUEL — (3.6L ENGINE ONLY )
Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
CAUTION!
Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label or a yellow gas cap can operate on E-85.
Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, Or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission – 8-Speed Transmis-sionUse only MOPAR® ZF 8&9 Speed ATF™ Auto-matic Transmission Fluid, or equivalent. Failureto use the correct fluid may affect the functionor performance of your transmission.
Brake Master CylinderWe r e c o m m e n d y o u u s e M O PA R ® D OT 3 a n dSAE J1703. If DOT 3 brake fluid is not avail-able, then DOT 4 is acceptable.
Front AxleWe r e c o m m e n d y o u u s e M O PA R ® S y n t h e t i cGear Lubricant SAE 75W90 (API GL-5).
Rear AxleWe r e c o m m e n d y o u u s e M O PA R ® O D S y n -thetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W85 (API GL-5).
Tr a n s f e r C a s eWe r e c o m m e n d y o u u s e M O PA R ® Tr a n s f e rCase Lubricant for BorgWarner 44–40.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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Access
Uconnect...............55
Access, Uconnect.............55
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise
Control)................37
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) . . .152
Adding Washer Fluid...........152
Adjustable Pedals.............29Air BagAdvanced Front Air Bag........15Advance Front Air Bag.........15Air Bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Air Bag Warning Light.........15Driver Knee Air Bag . . . . . . . . . .17Front Air Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Passenger Knee Air Bag........17Rollover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Side Impacts..............15Air Bag Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..129Air Bag, Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air CleanerFilter).................152Air Conditioner Maintenance.......152Air Conditioning............46, 47Air Conditioning Refrigerant.......152Air Conditioning System.........152AlarmVehicle Security Alarm.........14Alarm (Security Alarm)........14, 130Antifreeze (Engine Coolant).....150, 152Disposal................152Anti-Lock Warning Light.........129APPUconnect Access............57Appearance Care.............152Arming System (Security Alarm)......14Assistance Towing.............126Automatic Headlights...........33Automatic High Beams..........34Automatic Oil Change Indicator.....131Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . .46Automatic Transmission..........43Adding Fluid.............151Fluid Type..............151Axle Fluid.................151Axle Lubrication..............151
Back-Up Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Battery..................152
Blind Spot Monitoring...........48
Body Mechanism Lubrication.......152
Brake Fluid................151
Brakes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..152
BrakeSystem...............152
Fluid Check..............151
Master Cylinder...........152Warning Light............128Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle. .31Bulb Replacement............166Bulbs, Light................166
Calibration, Compass...........119Capacities, Fluid.............150Caps, FillerOil (Engine).............152Car Washes................152Changing A Flat Tire...........132Charging System Light..........129Child Restraint...............18Child RestraintsCar Seat................18Child Restraints............18Child Tether Anchorage Locations . . .21Lower Anchors And Tethers ForChildren................18CleaningWheels................152Windshield Wiper Blades.......152Climate Control..............46Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..118Cluster Warning/Indicator LightsAnti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light.....129Brake Warning Light..........128Charging System Light........129Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Indica-tor Light...............129Engine Temperature Warning Light . .127Front Fog Light Indicator.......130High Beam Indicator.........130Oil Pressure Warning Light......129Ti re Pre s s u re M o n i t o r i n g S y s t e m ( T P M S )Light.................126Turn Signal Indicator.........130Vehicle Security Light.........130Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..152Clutch Fluid................152
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Overheating, Engine...........132
Paddle Shifters...............44
Paddle Shift Mode.............44
Paint Care................152
Panic Alarm.................9
Pedals, Adjustable.............29
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect)......109
Phone (Uconnect)............109Placard, Tire And Loading Information . .161PowerDistribution Center (Fuses)......158Glass Sunroof.............49Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . .123Seats.................24Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column . . .30Preparation For Jacking..........134Programmable Electronic Features . . . .120Purchase AppsUconnect Access............58
RadioPresets...............73, 97Rain Sensitive Wiper System........32Rear Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42Rear Cross Path . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48Rear Heated Seats.............28Rear ParkSense System..........42Rear Seat, Folding.............27Recreational Towing............125Refrigerant................152Remote ControlTrunk Release..............9Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)Lock The Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Unlock The Doors............8Remote StartingEnter Remote Start Mode.......10Exit Remote Start Mode........10How To Use Remote Start.......10Key Fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Remote Starting System........10Remote Starting System..........10Replacement Bulbs............166Reporting Safety Defects.........168Resetting Oil Change Indicator......131Restraint, Head..............22
Schedule, Maintenance..........152
Seat Belt
Child Restraints............18
Seat Belt Maintenance..........152
Seat Belts.................14
Adjustable Shoulder Belt........14
Pretensioners.............14
Seat Belt Warning...........15
Seats....................24Adjustment..............26Head Restraints............22Heated................27Lumbar Support............24Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Security Alarm..............130Security Alarm.............14Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) . . . .150Setting The Clock.............118Set Up Your Via Mobile ProfileUconnect...............57ShiftingAutomatic Transmission........43Signals, Turn..............32, 130Sirius Satellite Radio..........74, 98SIRIUS Travel Link............108Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . ..132, 162, 163Spark Plugs................150SpecificationsFuel (Gasoline)............150Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..150Speed ControlAccel/Decel..............35Distance Setting (ACC Only).....36Mode Setting (ACC Only)......39Speed Control (Cruise Control)......35Sport Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..131StartingRemote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10SteeringTilt Column..............30Steering Wheel Audio Controls......118Sun Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag . .15
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) . .46Tether Anchor, Child Restraint.......20Text Messaging..............116Tilt Steering Column............30
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Tilt/Telescoping Steering ColumnManual................30Ti re sAir Pressure..............161Changing............132, 135Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . ..162Flat Changing............132Jacking..............134, 135Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..132TowingDisabled Vehicle...........142Guide................124Recreational.............125Weight................124Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome . . .125Trailer Towing Guide...........124Trailer Weight...............124Transfer CaseFluid.................151Transmission................43Automatic...............43Fluid...............151, 152Maintenance.............152Turn Signals..............32, 130
UconnectAccess.................55Set Up Your Via Mobile Profile.....57Using Access..............59Via Mobile Apps............70Uconnect 8.4A...............71Changing The Volume........114Helpful Tips For Bluetooth.......117
Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..113Phonebook..............113Transfer Ongoing Call Between HandsetAnd Vehicle..............113Voice Recognition Tips........114Uconnect 8.4AN.............94At A Glance..............94Radio.................97Uconnect Access.............55APP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57In Vehicle Features...........61Purchase Apps.............58Uconnect Voice Command........82Using AccessUconnect...............59
Via Mobile AppsUconnect...............70Vo i c e C o m m a n d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2Vo i c e R e c o g n i t i o n S y s t e m ( V R )......82
Warnings And Cautions..........18WasherAdding Fluid.............152Washers, Windshield............32Washing Vehicle.............152Wheel And Wheel Trim..........152Wheel And Wheel Trim Care.....152, 165Wind Buffeting...............51Windshield Washers............32Windshield Wiper Blades.........152Windshield Wipers.............32Wiper Blade Replacement........152
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