2015 CHRYSLER 300 engine coolant

WARNING!
Ahotenginecoolingsystemisdangerous.Youorotherscouldbebadlyburnedbysteamor
boiling coolant.
–BrakeWarningLight
This light monitors various brake functions, including brake fluid level and parking brake appli-
cation. If the brake light turns on, it may indicate that the parking brake is applied, that the brake
fluid level is low, or that there is a problem with the anti-lock brake system reservoir.
If the light remains on when the parking brake has been disengaged, and the fluid level is at the
full mark on the master cylinder reservoir, it indicates a possible brake hydraulic system malfunc-
tion or that a problem with the Brake Booster has been detected by the Anti-Lock Brake System
(ABS)/Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system. In this case, the light will remain on until the
condition has been corrected. If the problem is related to the brake booster, the ABS pump will
run when applying the brake, and a brake pedal pulsation may be felt during each stop.
The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capacity in the event of a failure to a portion of
the hydraulic system. A leak in either half of the dual brake system is indicated by the Brake
Wa r n i n g L i g h t , w h i c h w i l l t u r n o n w h e n t h e b r a k e f l u i d l e v e l i n t h e m a s t e r c y l i n d e r h a s d r o p p e d
below a specified level. The light will remain on until the cause is corrected.
Ve h i c l e s e q u i p p e d w i t h t h e A n t i - L o c k B r a k e S y s t e m ( A B S ) a r e a l s o e q u i p p e d w i t h E l e c t r o n i c
Brake Force Distribution (EBD). In the event of an EBD failure, the Brake Warning Light will turn
on along with the ABS Light. Immediate repair to the ABS system is required.
Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by turning the ignition switch from the
OFF position to the ON/RUN position. The light should illuminate for approximately two
seconds. The light should then turn off unless the parking brake is applied or a brake fault is
detected. If the light does not illuminate, have the light inspected by an authorized dealer.
The light also will turn on when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the
ON/RUN position.
NOTE:
This light shows only that the parking brake is applied. It does not show the degree of brake
application.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system may have
failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have a collision. Have the vehicle
checked immediately.
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Certain conditions, such as a poor fuel quality, etc., may illuminate the MIL after engine start. The
vehicle should be serviced if the light stays on through several typical driving cycles. In most
situations, the vehicle will drive normally and not require towing.
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IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the
appropriate action:
•Onthehighways—slowdown.
• In city traffic — while stopped, shift the transmission to NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine
idle speed.
NOTE:
There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition:
•Ifyourairconditioner(A/C)ison,turnitoff.TheA/Csystemaddsheattotheenginecooling
system and turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
• You can also turn the temperature control to maximum heat, the mode control to floor and the
blower control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a supplement to the radiator and
aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads
HOT (H), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off
until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on HOT (H), and
you hear continuous chimes, turn the engine off immediately, and call for service.
WARNING!
Yo u o r o t h e r s c a n b e b a d l y b u r n e d b y h o t e n g i n e c o o l a n t ( a n t i f r e e z e ) o r s t e a m f r o m y o u r
radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until the
radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when the
radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage
The jack and spare tire are both stowed under an access cover in the trunk. Follow these steps to
access the jack and spare tire.
NOTE:
The spare tire must be removed in order to access the jack.
1. Open the trunk.
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6. Engine Coolant Reservoir Pressure Cap
7. Air Cleaner Filter
8. Engine Oil Dipstick
9. Washer Fluid Reservoir
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6. Engine Coolant Reservoir Pressure Cap
7. Air Cleaner Filter
8. Engine Oil Dipstick
9. Washer Fluid Reservoir
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FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S.Metric
Fuel (Approximate)
All Engines18.5 Gallons 69.9 Liters
Engine Oil With Filter
3.6 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified)6 Quarts 5.6 Liters
5.7 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified)7 Quarts 6.6 Liters
Cooling System *
3.6 Liter Engine – We recommend you use MOPAR®Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formulaor equivalent.10 Quarts 9.5 Liters
5.7 Liter Engine without Severe Duty II Cooling System –We r e c o m m e n d y o u u s e M O PA R ® A n t i f r e e z e / En g i n eCoolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula.14.5 Quarts 13.9 Liters
5.7 Liter Engine with Severe Duty II Cooling System – Werecommend you use MOPAR® Antifreeze/Engine Cool-ant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula.15 Quarts 14.3 Liters
*IncludesheaterandcoolantrecoverybottlefilledtoMAXlevel.
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine CoolantWe r e c o m m e n d y o u u s e M O PA R ® A n t i f r e e z e /Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT(Organic Additive Technology).
Engine Oil
We r e c o m m e n d y o u u s e A P I C e r t i f i e d S A E5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements ofFCA US Material Standard MS-6395 such asMOPAR®, Pennzoil®, and Shell Helix®. Refer toyour engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil FilterWe r e c o m m e n d y o u u s e a M O PA R ® En g i n eOil Filter.
Spark PlugsWe r e c o m m e n d y o u u s e M O PA R ® S p a r k P l u g s.
Fuel Selection – 3.6L Engine87 Octane.
Fuel Selection – 5.7L Engine87 Octane Acceptable – 89 Octane Recom-mended.
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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.
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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
For information on the maintenance procedures for your vehicle, please refer to “Maintenance
Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” in your Owner’s Manual or applicable supplement on
the DVD for further details.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Yo u r v e h i c l e i s e q u i p p e d w i t h a n a u t o m a t i c o i l c h a n g e i n d i c a t o r s y s t e m . T h e o i l c h a n g e i n d i c a t o r
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 service 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 Required” message is displayed. Severe Operating Conditions
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 “Instrument Cluster Warning
Lights” in “What To Do In Emergencies” in this guide or “Driver Information Dispay (DID)” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in your Owners Manual on the DVD for further infor-
mation.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals 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
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
•Checkengineoillevel
•Checkwindshieldwasherfluidlevel
• 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.
•Checkthefluidlevelsofthecoolantreservoir,brakemastercylinder,andpowersteering(if
equipped) and fill as needed.
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
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Maintenance Chart
Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Additional InspectionsInspect the CV joints. X X X X XInspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals, and replace if neces-sary.
XXX X X X X
Inspect the rear axle fluid. Inspect the front axle fluid (All Wheel DriveOnly).
XX X X
Inspect the brake linings, replace as necessary.
XXX
X
X
X
X
Adjust park brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes. X X X
X
X
X
X
Inspect transfer case fluid (All Wheel Drive Only).
X
X
X
Additional MaintenanceReplace engine air filter.
X
X
X
X
X
Replace cabin/air conditioning filter.
XXX
X
X
X
X
Replace spark plugs.**
X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles(240,000 km) whichever comes first.
XX
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