2016 CHRYSLER 300 automatic transmission

ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II
Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard
diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors
the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic
transmission control systems. When these systems are
operating properly, your vehicle will provide excellent
performance and fuel economy, as well as engine emis-
sions well within current government regulations.
If any of these systems require service, the OBD II system
will turn on the “Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)”. It
will also store diagnostic codes and other information to
assist your service technician in making repairs. Al-
though your vehicle will usually be drivable and not
need towing, see your authorized dealer for service as
soon as possible.
CAUTION!
•Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause
further damage to the emissions control system. It
could also affect fuel economy and driveability.
The vehicle must be serviced before any emissions
tests can be performed.
• If the MIL is flashing while the engine is running,
severe catalytic converter damage and power loss
will soon occur. Immediate service is required.
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
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Your vehicle is required to have an Onboard Diagnostic
system (OBD II) and a connection port to allow access to
information related to the performance of your emissions
controls. Authorized service technicians may need to
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original factory installed hydraulic master cylinder
reservoir.
• To avoid contamination from foreign matter or
moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has
been in a tightly closed container. Keep the master
cylinder reservoir cap secured at all times. Brake
fluid in a open container absorbs moisture from the
air resulting in a lower boiling point. This may
cause it to boil unexpectedly during hard or pro-
longed braking, resulting in sudden brake failure.
This could result in a collision.
• Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in
spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts, causing
the brake fluid to catch fire. Brake fluid can also
damage painted and vinyl surfaces, care should be
taken to avoid its contact with these surfaces.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate
the brake fluid. Brake seal components could be
damaged, causing partial or complete brake failure.
This could result in a collision.
Use only brake fluid that has been in a tightly closed
container to avoid contamination from foreign matter or
moisture.
Automatic Transmission
Selection Of Lubricant
It is important to use the proper transmission fluid to
ensure optimum transmission performance and life. Use
only the manufacturer ’s specified transmission fluid.
Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts” in this
section for fluid specifications. It is important to maintain
the transmission fluid at the correct level using the
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recommended fluid. No chemical flushes should be used
in any transmission; only the approved lubricant should
be used.
CAUTION!
Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac-
turer ’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration
in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter
shudder. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine
Parts” in this section for fluid specifications.
Special Additives
The manufacturer strongly recommends against using
any special additives in the transmission. Automatic
Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered product and
its performance may be impaired by supplemental addi-
tives. Therefore, do not add any fluid additives to thetransmission. Avoid using transmission sealers as they
may adversely affect seals.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as
the chemicals can damage your transmission compo-
nents. Such damage is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Fluid Level Check
The fluid level is preset at the factory and does not
require adjustment under normal operating conditions.
Routine fluid level checks are not required, therefore the
transmission has no dipstick. Your authorized dealer can
check your transmission fluid level using special service
tools.
If you notice fluid leakage or transmission malfunction,
visit your authorized dealer immediately to have the7
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Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, Or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission — 8-Speed Transmission Use only MOPAR ZF 8&9 Speed ATF Automatic Transmission Fluid, or equivalent. Failure to use the
correct fluid may affect the function or performance of
your transmission.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR DOT 3 and SAE
J1703. If DOT 3 brake fluid is not available, then DOT
4 is acceptable.
Front Axle We recommend you use MOPAR Synthetic Gear Lu-
bricant SAE 75W90 (API GL-5).
Rear Axle We recommend you use MOPAR OD Synthetic Gear
Lubricant SAE 75W85 (API GL-5).
Transfer Case We recommend you use MOPAR Transfer Case Lubri-
cant for BorgWarner 44–40.
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AlarmArm The System ........................20
Alarm, Panic .............................24
Alarm (Security Alarm) ..................19, 276
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................19
All Wheel Drive Towing ............................. .501
All Wheel Drive (AWD) .................394, 538
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...............530, 566
Disposal ............................. .532
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................404
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................291
Appearance Care ........................ .539
Arming System (Security Alarm) ...............19
Assist, Hill Start ......................... .407
Auto Down Power Windows ..................42
Automatic Door Locks ......................34
Automatic Headlights ..................... .153Automatic High Beams
.....................154
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) .......338, 345
Automatic Transmission .................384, 538
Adding Fluid ...................538, 568, 571
Fluid And Filter Changes ..................538
Fluid Change ......................... .538
Fluid Level Check ...................536, 537
Fluid Type ........................ .568, 571
Gear Ranges .......................... .385
Special Additives ...................... .537
Autostick Operation ............................ .391
Auto Unlock, Doors ........................34
Auto Up Power Windows ....................43
AW D Towing ............................. .501
Axle Fluid .......................... .568, 571
Axle Lubrication ..................... .568, 571
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Flash-To-Pass........................... .159
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ........................ .457
Engine Oil ........................... .456
Fuel Requirements ...................455, 456
Maintenance .......................... .458
Replacement Parts ...................... .457
Starting ............................. .457
Flooded Engine Starting ....................380
Floor Console ........................... .255
Fluid, Brake ......................... .568, 571
Fluid Capacities ......................... .566
Fluid Leaks ............................ .104
Fluid Level Checks ....................... .539
Automatic Transmission ..................537
Brake ............................... .535
Cooling System ........................ .528
Engine Oil ........................ .514, 515
Transfer Case ......................... .538Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts
...........568
Fog Lights .......................... .157, 283
Folding Rear Seat ........................ .144
Forward Collision Warning ..................205
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................495
Fuel .................................. .450
Additives ............................ .452
Clean Air ............................ .451
Ethanol .......................... .451, 455
Gasoline ............................. .450
Gauge .............................. .291
Materials Added ....................... .452
Methanol ............................ .451
Octane Rating ................450, 568, 569, 570
Requirements ......................... .450
Specifications ...................568,
569, 570
Tank Capacity ......................... .566
Fuel, Flexible ........................... .45510
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Power.............................. .134
Rear Folding ......................... .144
Seatback Release ....................... .144
Tilting .............................. .134
Vented .............................. .140
Ventilated ............................ .140
Security Alarm ........................ .19, 276
Arm The System ........................20
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ........568, 569, 570
SENTRY KEY Key Programming .......................18
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................17
Sentry Key Replacement .....................18
Service Assistance ........................ .583
Service Contract ......................... .585
Service Manuals ......................... .588
Setting The Clock ........................ .314
Shifting ............................... .381
Automatic Transmission ...............381, 384 Shoulder Belts
............................50
Side View Mirror Adjustment .................118
Signals, Turn ..................... .103, 158, 297
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................440
Snow Tires ............................. .433
Spare Tire .....................434, 435, 436, 482
Spark Plugs ...................... .568, 569, 570
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ..................568, 569, 570
Oil .......................... .568, 569, 570
Speed Control Accel/Decel ....................... .176, 177
Accel/Decel (ACC Only) ..................190
Cancel .............................. .176
Resume ............................. .176
Set................................. .175
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .........174, 175, 178
Sport Mode ............................ .394
Starting ............................. .27, 376
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Automatic Transmission..................377
Cold Weather ......................... .379
Engine Fails To Start .....................380
Remote ...............................27
Starting And Operating .....................376
Starting Procedures ....................... .376
Steering Column Controls ...................... .157
Column Lock ......................... .168
Power .............................. .398
Tilt Column ....................... .168, 169
Wheel, Heated ........................ .171
Wheel, Tilt ........................ .168, 169
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............336
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .336
Storage ............................... .560
Storage, Vehicle ...................... .347, 560
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... .560
Stuck, Freeing ........................... .495Sunglasses Storage
....................... .234
Sun Roof .............................. .243
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag .........61
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... .518
System, Remote Starting .....................27
Telescoping Steering Column ..............168, 169
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) .......338, 345
Tilt Down .............................. .136
Up ................................ .136
Tilt Steering Column ....................168, 169
Time Delay, Headlight ..................... .153
Tire And Loading Information Placard .......423, 424
Tire Markings ........................... .417
Tires ....................... .103, 428, 434, 589
Aging (Life Of Tires) .....................438
Air Pressure .......................... .428
Chains .............................. .440
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