2017 CHRYSLER 300 oil pressure

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
The pages that follow contain therequiredmaintenance
services determined by the engineers who designed your
vehicle.
Besides those maintenance items specified in the fixed
“Maintenance Schedule”, there are other components
which may require servicing or replacement in the future.
CAUTION!
• Failure to properly maintain your vehicle or perform
repairs and service when necessary could result in
more costly repairs, damage to other components or
negatively impact vehicle performance. Immediately
have potential malfunctions examined by an autho-
rized dealer or qualified repair center.
• Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids
that protect the performance and durability of your
vehicle and also allow extended maintenance inter-
vals. Do not use chemical flushes in these compo-
nents as the chemicals can damage your engine,
transmission, or air conditioning. Such damage is not
covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. If a
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CAUTION! (Continued)
flush is needed because of component malfunction,
use only the specified fluid for the flushing proce-
dure.
Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level — 3.6L Engine
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must be
maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at
regular intervals, such as once a month. The best time to
check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a fully
warmed engine is shut off.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Maintain the
oil level between the MIN and MAX markings on the
dipstick. Adding 1.0 quart (1.0 liter) of oil when the reading
is at the MIN mark will result in a MAX reading on these
engines.
CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aeration or
loss of oil pressure. This could damage your engine.
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Checking Oil Level — 5.7L Engine
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must be
maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at
regular intervals, such as once a month. The best time to
check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a fully
warmed engine is shut off.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Maintain the
oil level in the “SAFE” range. Adding 1.0 quart (1.0 liter) of
oil when the reading is at the bottom of the “SAFE” range
will result in an oil level at the top of the “SAFE” range on
these engines.
CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aeration or
loss of oil pressure. This could damage your engine.
Change Engine Oil
The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is
time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for further informa-
tion.NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km), twelve months or 350
hours of engine run time, whichever comes first. The 350
hours of engine run or idle time is generally only a concern
for fleet customers.
Engine Oil Selection
For best performance and maximum protection under all
types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only rec-
ommends engine oils that are API Certified and meet the
requirements of FCA Material Standard MS-6395.
American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil
Identification Symbol
This symbol means that the oil has been
certified by the American Petroleum In-
stitute (API). The manufacturer only rec-
ommends API Certified engine oils.
This symbol certifies 0W-20, 5W-20, 0W-30, 5W-30 and
10W-30 engine oils.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 409

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.
Maintenance Chart
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 455

Bulbs, Light............................79, 443
Camera, Rear ............................ .174
Capacities, Fluid .......................... .447
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) ............................410
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) .................421
Carbon Monoxide Warning .................76, 361
Cargo Area Features ........................197
Cargo Compartment ........................197
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ..................... .366
Car Washes ...............................427
Certification Label ..........................367
Chains, Tire ............................. .348
Changing A Flat Tire ........................382
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................... .330
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . . .406
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ................75
Checks, Safety .............................75
Child Restraint .............................60
Child Restraints Booster Seats ............................63
Child Restraints ..........................60
Child Seat Installation ......................71
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt .........69Infants And Child Restraints
.................62
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children ........65
Older Children And Child Restraints ...........62
Seating Positions ..........................64
Child Safety Locks ..........................27
Clean Air Gasoline ........................ .358
Cleaning Wheels ............................... .428
Climate Control ............................268
Clock .................................. .241
Coin Holder ............................. .194
Cold Weather Operation ..................... .299
Compact Spare Tire ........................ .344
Connector UCI ..................................265
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ...........265
Console, Floor ............................ .194
Contract, Service .......................... .462
Coolant Pr

essure Cap (Radiator Cap) .............421
Cooling System ............................419
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .................420
Coolant Capacity ........................ .447
Coolant Level ........................419, 422
Disposal Of Used Coolant ..................422
Drain, Flush, And Refill ....................419
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Inspection............................. .422
Points To Remember ..................... .422
Pressure Cap ............................421
Radiator Cap .......................... .421
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .419, 447, 449, 450, 451
Corrosion Protection ........................427
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .................135
Cruise Light ........................226, 227, 228
Cupholders .......................... .191, 432
Customer Assistance ........................460
Customer Programmable Features ...............242
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights ..............125
Daytime Running Lights .....................120
Dealer Service ............................ .407
Deck Lid, Emergency Release ...................36
Deck Lid, Power Release ......................35
Defroster, Rear Window ..................... .198
Defroster, Windshield ........................77
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ...................126
Diagnostic System, Onboard ...................405
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ....................121
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) ........................ .408, 409
Disabled Vehicle Towing .....................396 Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .................422
Door Ajar ............................... .214
Door Ajar Light ............................214
Door Locks Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors .......27
Door Locks .......................... .20, 25
KeyFob................................25
Key Fob Emergency Key ....................21
Remote ................................25
Remote Keyless Entry ......................25
Door Locks, Automatic .......................27
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water .................................313
E-85 Fuel ............................... .361
Electrical Power Outlets ..................... .188
Electric Rear Window Defrost ..................198
Electric Remote

Mirrors .......................93
Electronic Brake Control System ................318
Anti-Lock Brake System ....................319
Electronic Roll Mitigation ...................327
Traction Control System ....................323
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) .......433
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INDEX 469

Maintenance Procedures..................... .408
Maintenance Schedule .......................454
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . . .215, 406
Manual Park Release ........................394
Manual, Service ............................464
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .....................423
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ................112
Memory Seat ..............................112
Memory Seats And Radio .....................112
Methanol ............................... .358
Mirrors ..................................86
Electric Powered ..........................93
Electric Remote ...........................93
Exterior Folding ..........................92
Heated .................................95
Outside ................................91
Rearview ...............................86
Vanity .................................95
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ................7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ..................351
Mopar Parts .......................... .407, 463
MTBE/ETBE ............................. .358
Multi-Function Control Lever ..................121 New Vehicle Break-In Period
...................75
Occupant Restraints .........................36
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .......357, 449, 450, 451
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ...................231
Oil, Engine .....................408, 449, 450, 451
Capacity ...............................447
Change Interval ........................ .409
Checking .......................... .408, 409
Dipstick ............................408, 409
Disposal ...............................411
Filter .......................411, 449, 450, 451
Filter Disposal ...........................411
Identification Logo .......................409
Materials Added To .......................411
Pressure Warning Light ....................211
Recommendation .....................409, 447
Synthetic ............................. .410
Viscosity .......................... .410,447
Oil
Filter, Change ..........................411
Oil Filter, Selection ..........................411
Oil Pressure Light ..........................211
Onboard Diagnostic System ...................405
Operating Precautions .......................405
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ...............4
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INDEX 475

Synthetic Engine Oil........................410
System, Remote Starting ......................22
Telescoping Steering Column ...............129, 130
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ...........275
Tilt Down .................................105
Up.................................. .105
Tilt Steering Column .....................129, 130
Time Delay, Headlight .......................118
Tire And Loading Information Placard ........334, 335
Tire Markings ............................ .328
Tires.......................... .79, 339, 343, 350
Aging (Life Of Tires) ..................... .347
Air Pressure ........................ .334, 339
Chains ............................... .348
Changing .......................382, 385, 389
Compact Spare ..........................344
Flat Changing .......................... .389
General Information ...................339, 343
High Speed ............................ .341
Inflation Pressures ........................340
Jacking ........................ .382, 384, 385
Life Of Tires ............................347
Load Capacity .......................334, 336 Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
.............351
Pressure Warning Light ....................218
Quality Grading ........................ .350
Radial ............................... .341
Replacement ........................ .347, 389
Rotation ...............................349
Safety ............................ .328, 339
Sizes .................................330
Snow Tires ............................ .342
Spare Tire .......................343, 345, 383
Spinning ...............................346
Trailer Towing .......................... .374
T r

ead Wear Indicators .....................346
Wheel Mounting ........................ .389
Tire Safety Information .......................328
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .................372
To Open Hood ............................115
Towing ................................. .368
Disabled Vehicle ........................ .396
Guide .................................371
Recreational ............................378
Weight ............................... .371
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ............378
Traction .................................312
Traction Control .......................... .323
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