2016 CHRYSLER 300 check engine

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
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 537

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 or is
operated predominantly at idle or only very low engine
RPM’s. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe
Duty.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
•Check engine oil level.
• Check windshield washer fluid level.
• 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.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and power steering (if equipped) and
fill as needed.
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights. Required Maintenance Intervals:
Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following
page for the required maintenance intervals.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil
Change Indicator System:
•Change oil and filter
• Rotate the tires.
Rotate at the first sign of irregular
wear, even if it occurs before your next scheduled service
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses
and park brake
•
Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses
• Inspect exhaust system
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or
off-road conditions 8
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 575

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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INDEX 595

Battery............................ .277, 519
Charging System Light ...................277
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........25
Location ............................. .519
Remote Battery Replacement ................25
Transmitter Battery Replacement .............25
Belts, Seat .............................. .101
Beverage Holder Cooled (Cupholder) ...........252
Beverage Holder Heated (Cupholder) ...........252
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................524
B-Pillar Location ......................... .423
Brake Assist System ...................... .406
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............403
Brake Fluid ......................... .568, 571
Brake, Parking .......................... .400
Brakes ................................ .402
Brake System ........................ .402, 534
Fluid Check ....................535, 568, 571
Master Cylinder ....................... .535Parking
............................. .400
Warning Light ..................... .274, 402
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................383
Brightness, Interior Lights ...................162
Bulb Replacement ..................... .560, 563
Bulbs, Light ......................... .103, 560
Camera, Rear ........................... .229
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .566
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) .......................... .517
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................532
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............100, 454
Cargo Area Features ...................... .260
Cargo Compartment ...................... .260
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ....................461
Car Washes ............................ .540
Certification Label ........................ .462
Chains,

Tire ............................ .440
596 INDEX

Changing A Flat Tire...................... .481
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .418
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .511
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............99
Checks, Safety ............................99
Child Restraint ............................77
Child Restraints Booster Seats ...........................82
Center Seat LATCH ......................90
Child Restraints .........................77
Child Seat Installation .....................95
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt ........91
Infants And Child Restraints ................80
Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint ....90
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......84
Older Children And Child Restraints ..........80
Seating Positions ........................83
Child Safety Locks .........................35
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .451Cleaning
Wheels .............................. .542
Climate Control ......................... .338
Automatic ........................... .338
Clock ................................. .314
Coin Holder ............................ .255
Cold Weather Operation ....................379
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............337
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .435
Connector UCI................................ .334
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ..........334
Console, Floor .......................... .255
Contract, Service ......................... .585
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........532
Cooling System .......................... .528
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............530
Coolant Capacity ...................... .566
Coolant Level ..................... .528, 533
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INDEX 597

Break-In Recommendations.................99
Checking Oil Level ...................514, 515
Compartment ...................... .508, 509
Compartment Identification ................508
Coolant (Antifreeze) ...........528, 568, 569, 570
Cooling ............................. .528
Exhaust Gas Caution .................100, 454
Fails To Start ......................... .380
Flooded, Starting ...................... .380
Fuel Requirements ..................... .450
Jump Starting ...................491, 492, 493
Oil ....................514, 566, 568, 569, 570
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .517
Oil Filter ............................ .518
Oil Selection ...................... .516, 566
Oil Synthetic ......................... .518
Overheating .......................... .478
Starting ............................. .376
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... .517Engine Oil Viscosity Chart
...................517
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............72
Entry System, Illuminated ....................21
Ethanol ............................ .451, 455
Event Data Recorder ........................76
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................100, 454
Exhaust System ...................... .100, 526
Exterior Folding Mirrors ....................119
Exterior Lighting ......................... .152
Exterior Lights .......................... .103
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .519
Air Conditioning ....................348, 522
Engine Oil ..................518, 568, 569, 570
Engine Oil Disposal .....................518
Flashers Hazard Warning ....................... .478
Turn Signal .....................103, 158, 297
600 INDEX

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
INDEX 601

High Beam/Low Beam Select...............159
Illuminated Entry ........................21
Instrument Cluster ..................... .152
Intensity Control ....................... .162
Interior ............................. .161
License ............................. .565
Lights On Reminder .....................156
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........284
Map Reading ......................... .159
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ...........163
Park ............................ .153, 296
Passing ............................. .159
Reading .......................... .159, 232
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .272
Security Alarm ........................ .276
Service .......................... .560, 563
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .........288, 443
Traction Control ....................... .414
Turn Signal ..................103, 157, 158, 297 Vanity Mirror
......................... .122
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .276, 297
Loading Vehicle ...................... .461, 463
Capacities ........................... .463
Tires ............................... .423
Load Leveling System ..................... .263
Locks ..................................31
Automatic Door .........................34
Auto Unlock ...........................34
Child Protection .........................35
Door .................................31
Power Door ............................33
Low Tire Pressure System ...................443
Lubrication, Body ........................ .524
Lug Nuts .............................. .479
Maintenance Free Battery ....................519
Maintenance Procedures ....................514
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .574
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INDEX 605