2016 CHRYSLER 300 heater

FCA Material Standard MS-6395. It is recommended that
engine oils that are API Certified and meet the require-
ments of Material Standard MS-6395 be used. MS-6395
contains additional requirements, developed during ex-
tensive fleet testing, to provide additional protection to
FCA US LLC engines.
Starting
The characteristics of E-85 fuel make it unsuitable for use
when ambient temperatures fall below 0°F (-18°C). In the
range of 0°F (-18°C) to 32°F (0°C), an increase in the time
it takes for your engine to start may be experienced, and
a deterioration in driveability (sags and/or hesitations)
until the engine is fully warmed up. These issues may be
improved with the use of seasonally adjusted E-85 fuel.
NOTE:Use of the engine block heater (if equipped) may
improve engine start time when using E-85 fuel when the
ambient temperature is less than 32°F (0°C).
Cruising Range
Because E-85 fuel contains less energy per gallon/liter
than gasoline, an increase in fuel consumption will be
experienced. The miles per gallon (mpg)/kilometers per
liter and the driving range will decrease by approxi-
mately 30%, compared to gasoline operation.
Replacement Parts
All fuel and engine components in your Flexible Fuel
Vehicle (FFV) are designed to be compatible with ethanol.
Ethanol compatible service components are required.
CAUTION!
Replacing fuel system components with non-ethanol
compatible components can damage your vehicle.
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•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 “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
the “H,” turn the engine off immediately and call for
service.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your 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.
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Proper lug nut/bolt torque is very important to ensure
that the wheel is properly mounted to the vehicle. Any
time a wheel has been removed and reinstalled on the
vehicle the lug nuts/bolts should be torqued using a
properly calibrated torque wrench.
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WARNING!
•Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when-
ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the
ignition switch is ON. You can be injured by
moving fan blades.
• Remove any metal jewelry such as rings, watch
bands and bracelets that could make an inadvertent
electrical contact. You could be seriously injured.
• Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your
skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is
flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or
sparks away from the battery.
1. Set the parking brake, shift the automatic transmission into PARK and cycle the ignition to OFF.
2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electri- cal accessories. 3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park
the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the
parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.
WARNING!
Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this
could establish a ground connection and personal
injury could result.
Jump-Starting Procedure
WARNING!
Failure to follow this jump-starting procedure could
result in personal injury or property damage due to
battery explosion.
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FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Capacities — 3.6L
U.S.Metric
Fuel (Approximate)
87 Octane, 0-15% Ethanol or up to 85% Ethanol for Flex Fuel (E-
85) Engine 18.5 Gallons
69.9 Liters
Engine Oil With Filter
SAE 5W-20, API Certified 6 Quarts5.6 Liters
Cooling System*
MOPAR Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula
or equivalent 10 Quarts
9.5 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
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Fluid Capacities — 5.7L
U.S.Metric
Fuel (Approximate)
89 Octane Recommended – 87 Octane Acceptable, 0-15% Ethanol 18.5 Gallons 69.9 Liters
Engine Oil With Filter
SAE 5W-20, API Certified 7 Quarts6.6 Liters
Cooling System*
MOPAR Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula
or equivalent – without Severe Duty II Cooling System 14.5 Quarts
13.9 Liters
MOPAR Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula
or equivalent – with Severe Duty II Cooling System 15 Quarts
14.3 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
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Remote...............................31
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................31
Door Locks, Automatic ......................34
Driver Information Display DID ............................ .303, 306
Instrument Cluster Display .............303, 306
Driver Information Display (DID) Driver Information Display (DID) ............301
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .396
E-85 Fuel .............................. .455
Electrical Power Outlets .....................247
Electric Rear Window Defrost .................261
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................121
Electronic Brake Control System ...............403
Anti-Lock Brake System ..................404
Electronic Roll Mitigation .................415 Traction Control System
...................410
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ......547
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ..................174, 175, 178
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............410
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ........279
Emergency Deck Lid Release ..................46
Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................495
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................478
Jacking .............................. .481
Jump Starting ...................491, 492, 493
Overheating .......................... .478
Towing ............................. .499
Emergency Trunk Release ....................46
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........511
Engine ................................ .509
Air Cleaner .......................... .519
Block Heater ......................... .381
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Fuses................................. .546
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ..........234, 241
Gasoline, Clean Air ....................... .451
Gasoline (Fuel) .......................... .450
Gasoline, Reformulated .....................451
Gauges Fuel ................................ .291
Gear Ranges ............................ .385
Glass Cleaning .......................... .544
Gross Axle Weight Rating ................462, 465
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ..............462, 464
GVWR ................................ .462
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Stand-
ing Water ............................ .396
Hazard Warning Flasher ....................478
Headlights ............................. .563Automatic
........................... .153
Cleaning ............................ .544
Delay ............................... .153
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch .........159
Lights On Reminder .....................156
On With Wipers .....................153, 166
Passing ............................. .159
Switch .............................. .152
Time Delay ........................... .153
Washers ............................. .525
Headlight Washers ....................... .525
Head Restraints ...................... .141, 143
Head Rests ......................... .141, 143
Heated Mirrors .......................... .122
Heated Seats ............................ .137
Heater, Engine Block ...................... .381
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . . .159
Hill Start Assist .......................... .407
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