2017 CHRYSLER 300 oil

Engine — 3.6L
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant We recommend you use Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10
Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Tech-
nology).
Engine Oil We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine
Oil, meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard
MS-6395 such as Mopar, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix. Refer
to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use a Mopar Engine Oil Filter.
Spark Plugs We recommend you use Mopar Spark Plugs.
Fuel Selection – 3.6L Engine 87 Octane, 0-15% Ethanol.
Fuel Selection – 3.6L Flex Fuel (E-85) Engine 87 Octane, Up to 85% Ethanol.
450 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Engine — 5.7L
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant We recommend you use Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10
Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Tech-
nology).
Engine Oil We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine
Oil, meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard
MS-6395 such as Mopar, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix. Refer
to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use a Mopar Engine Oil Filter.
Spark Plugs We recommend you use Mopar Spark Plugs.
Fuel Selection – 5.7L Engine 89 Octane Recommended – 87 Octane Acceptable, 0-15%
Ethanol.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change
indicator system. The oil change indicator 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 instrument cluster 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
Display” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.
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.
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.
454 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

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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Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)......132, 135
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...............323
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light .........212
Emergency Deck Lid Release ...................36
Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck .................392
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................380
Jacking ............................... .382
Jump Starting ....................389, 390, 391
Overheating ............................380
Towing ............................... .396
Emergency Trunk Release .....................36
Emission Control System Maintenance ............406
Engine ................................. .404
Air Cleaner .............................411
Block Heater ............................300
Break-In Recommendations ..................75
Checking Oil Level ....................408, 409
Compartment ........................403, 404
Compartment Identification .................403
Coolant (Antifreeze) .............419, 449, 450, 451
Cooling ...............................419
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................76, 361
Fails To Start ............................299
Flooded, Starting ........................ .299Fuel Requirements
........................357
Jump Starting ....................389, 390, 391
Oil......................408, 447, 449, 450, 451
Oil Filler Cap .......................... .410
Oil Filter ...............................411
Oil Selection ........................ .409, 447
Oil Synthetic ............................410
Overheating ............................380
Starting ...............................297
Engine Oil Viscosity ........................ .410
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ....................410
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ..........58,399
Entry

System, Illuminated .....................18
Ethanol ............................. .358, 361
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................76, 361
Exhaust System ........................ .76, 417
Exterior Folding Mirrors ......................92
Exterior Lighting ...........................116
Exterior Lights .............................79
Filters Air Cleaner .............................411
Air Conditioning .....................277, 414
Engine Oil ....................411, 449, 450, 451
Engine Oil Disposal .......................411
470 INDEX

FlashersHazard Warning ........................ .380
Turn Signal .......................79, 121, 226
Flash-To-Pass ............................ .122
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ..........................363
Engine Oil ............................ .362
Fuel Requirements ....................361, 362
Maintenance ............................363
Replacement Parts ........................363
Starting ...............................363
Flooded Engine Starting ..................... .299
Floor Console ............................ .194
Fluid, Brake .......................... .449, 452
Fluid Capacities ............................447
Fluid Leaks ...............................79
Fluid Level Checks ........................ .426
Automatic Transmission ....................425
Brake .................................423
Cooling System ..........................419
Engine Oil ..........................408, 409
Transfer Case .......................... .426
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ............449
Fog Lights ............................120, 214
Folding Rear Seat ...........................111 Forward Collision Warning
....................154
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..................... .392
Fuel ................................... .357
Additives ............................. .360
Clean Air ............................. .358
Ethanol ............................358, 361
Gasoline ...............................357
Gauge ............................... .220
Materials Added ........................ .360
Methanol ............................. .358
Octane Rating .................357, 449, 450, 451
Requir ements .......................... .357
Specifications ....................

.449, 450, 451
Tank Capacity .......................... .447
Fuel, Flexible ............................. .361
Fuses .................................. .432
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ............177, 183
Gasoline, Clean Air ........................ .358
Gasoline (Fuel) ............................357
Gasoline, Reformulated ..................... .358
Gauges Fuel ................................. .220
Gear Ranges ............................. .305
Glass Cleaning ............................431
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INDEX 471