2022 CHRYSLER 300 engine oil

268TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant We recommend using Mopar® Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile
(240,000 km) Formula OAT (Organic Additive Technology).
Engine Oil – 3.6L Engine We recommend using Mopar® SAE 5W-20 Full Synthetic Engine Oil which
meets the requirements of the manufacturer Material Standard MS-6395.
Equivalent full synthetic SAE 5W-20 engine oil can be used but must have the
API Starburst trademark Ú
page 218.
Mopar® SAE 5W-30 engine oil approved to the manufacturer Material
Standard MS-6395 may be used when SAE 5W-20 engine oil meeting
MS-6395 is not available.
Engine Oil – 5.7L Engine We recommend using Mopar® SAE 0W-20 Full Synthetic Engine Oil which
meets the requirements of the manufacturer Material Standard MS-6395.
Equivalent full synthetic SAE 0W-20 engine oil can be used but must have the
API Starburst trademark Ú
page 218.
Engine Oil Filter We recommend using a Mopar® Engine Oil Filter. If a Mopar® Engine Oil Filter
is unavailable, only use filters that meet or exceed SAE/USCAR-36 Filter
Performance Requirements.
Fuel Selection – 3.6L Engine 87 Octane (R+M)/2 method, 0-15% ethanol.
Fuel Selection – 5.7L Engine 89 Octane Recommended – 87 Octane Acceptable (R+M)/2 method, 0-15%
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Back-Up
......................................................... 116Battery.................................................... 78, 216Charging System Light................................. 78Keyless Key Fob Replacement.................... 13Location.................................................... 216Belts, Seat..................................................... 189Body Mechanism Lubrication........................ 221B-Pillar Location............................................. 247Brake Assist System...................................... 146Brake Control System.................................... 146Brake Fluid.......................................... 226, 269Brake System...................................... 226, 263Fluid Check..................................... 226, 269Master Cylinder......................................... 226Parking........................................................ 90Warning Light..................................... 77, 263Brake/Transmission Interlock......................... 92Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle....... 89Brightness, Interior Lights................................ 49Bulb Replacement......................................... 238Bulbs, Light.......................................... 191, 238
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Camera, Rear................................................ 116Capacities, Fluid............................................ 267Caps, Filler Oil (Engine)................................................ 214Radiator (Coolant Pressure)...................... 225
Car Washes................................................... 260Carbon Monoxide Warning................... 191, 192CargoVehicle Loading........................................ 119Cargo Area Cover............................................. 67Cargo Compartment........................................ 67Cellular Phone.............................................. 144Certification Label......................................... 119Chains, Tire................................................... 257Chart, Tire Sizing........................................... 243Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)............................ 85Checking Your Vehicle For Safety................. 189Checks, Safety.............................................. 189Child Restraint.............................................. 176Child RestraintsBooster Seats........................................... 179Child Seat Installation.............................. 187How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt.... 184Infant And Child Restraints....................... 178Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children.. 181Older Children And Child Restraints......... 178Seating Positions...................................... 180Child Safety Locks........................................... 25Clean Air Gasoline......................................... 265CleaningWheels..................................................... 256Climate Control................................................ 52Automatic.................................................... 52Coin Holder...................................................... 57
Cold Weather Operation...................................89Compact Spare Tire...................................... 254ConsoleFloor............................................................57Contract, Service........................................... 271Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)............ 225Cooling System............................................. 224Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)...................... 225Coolant Capacity....................................... 267Coolant Level................................... 224, 226Disposal Of Used Coolant......................... 225Drain, Flush, And Refill............................. 224Inspection................................................. 226Points To Remember................................ 226Pressure Cap............................................ 225Radiator Cap............................................. 225Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze)......................... 224, 267, 268Corrosion Protection..................................... 260Cruise Control (Speed Control)............... 98, 100Cruise Light............................................... 82, 83Customer Assistance.................................... 270Cybersecurity................................................ 128
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Daytime Running Lights...................................45Dealer Service............................................... 217Deck LidPower Release.............................................65Defroster, Windshield................................... 190
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Deluxe Security Alarm
...................................... 20Diagnostic System, Onboard........................... 84Dimmer Switch Headlight..................................................... 45DipsticksOil (Engine)................................................ 216Disable Vehicle Towing.................................. 208DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant)....................... 225Door Ajar.......................................................... 78Door Ajar Light................................................. 78Door LocksAutomatic.................................................... 25Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors.... 25Doors............................................................... 22Driver’s Seat Back Tilt..................................... 30DrivingThrough Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water
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Electric Brake Control System....................... 146Anti-Lock Brake System............................. 145Electronic Roll Mitigation................. 147, 151Electric Remote Mirrors................................... 38
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses)...229
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)........ 98Electronic Stability Control (ESC)...................147Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light........ 78
Emergency Gas Can Refueling...................... 203Emergency, In Case OfFreeing Vehicle When Stuck..................... 206Hazard Warning Flasher........................... 193Jacking..................................................... 197Jump Starting........................................... 201Towing...................................................... 208Emission Control System Maintenance........... 85Engine.................................................. 214, 215Air Cleaner................................................ 218Block Heater................................................ 89Break-In Recommendations........................ 89Checking Oil Level.................................... 216Compartment.................................. 214, 215Compartment Identification...................... 214Coolant (Antifreeze)......................... 224, 268Cooling..................................................... 224Exhaust Gas Caution....................... 191, 192Fails To Start............................................... 88Flooded, Starting......................................... 88Fuel Requirements................................... 264Jump Starting........................................... 201Oil........................................... 217, 267, 268Oil Filler Cap............................................. 214Oil Filter.................................................... 218Oil Selection.................................... 217, 267Oil Synthetic............................................. 218Overheating.............................................. 204Starting........................................................ 86

Enhanced Accident Response Feature... 174, 209
Ethanol.......................................................... 265Exhaust Gas Cautions.......................... 191, 192Exhaust System................................... 191, 222Exterior Lighting...............................................44Exterior Lights........................................ 44, 191
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FiltersAir Cleaner
................................................ 218Air Conditioning................................. 55, 219Engine Oil........................................ 218, 268Engine Oil Disposal................................... 218Flashers........................................................ 193Hazard Warning........................................ 193Turn Signals................................ 47, 83, 191Flash-To-Pass...................................................46Flooded Engine Starting...................................88Floor Console...................................................57Fluid Capacities............................................ 267Fluid Leaks.................................................... 191Fluid Level ChecksBrake........................................................ 226Cooling System......................................... 224Engine Oil................................................. 216Transfer Case........................................... 228Fluid, Brake................................................... 269Fog Lights........................................................47Fold-Flat Seats.................................................30

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Modifications/Alterations Vehicle
.......................................................... 8Monitor, Tire Pressure System....................... 157Mopar Parts................................................... 272MP3 Control.................................................... 58Multi-Function Control Lever............................ 45
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New Vehicle Break-In Period............................ 89
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Occupant Restraints...................................... 160Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)............ 264, 268Oil Change Indicator........................................ 72Reset........................................................... 72Oil Filter, Change........................................... 218Oil Filter, Selection......................................... 218Oil Pressure Light............................................ 79Oil, Engine........................................... 217, 268Capacity.................................................... 267Checking................................................... 216Dipstick..................................................... 216Disposal.................................................... 218Filter................................................ 218, 268Filter Disposal........................................... 218Identification Logo..................................... 218Materials Added To................................... 218Pressure Warning Light............................... 79
Recommendation............................ 217, 267Synthetic.................................................. 218Viscosity................................................... 267Onboard Diagnostic System............................. 84Operating Precautions..................................... 84Operator ManualOwner's Manual........................................ 273Outside Rearview Mirrors................................ 38Overheating, Engine...................................... 204
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Paddle Shift Mode........................................... 96Paddle Shifters................................................ 96Paint Care..................................................... 260Parking Brake.................................................. 90ParkSense System, Rear.............................. 108Passive Entry................................................... 23Pets.............................................................. 189Placard, Tire And Loading Information.......... 247PowerBrakes...................................................... 263Deck Lid Release......................................... 65Distribution Center (Fuses)....................... 234Door Locks.................................................. 22Mirrors......................................................... 38Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)................ 60
Seats...........................................................31Steering.......................................................97Sunroof........................................................63Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column................26Windows......................................................61Power SeatsForward.......................................................32Lumbar........................................................32Rearward.....................................................32Recline.........................................................32Pregnant Women And Seat Belts.................. 165Preparation For Jacking................................ 197PretensionersSeat Belts................................................. 166
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Radial Ply Tires.............................................. 251Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)............ 225Radio Operation............................................ 144Rain Sensitive Wiper System...........................51Rear Axle (Differential).................................. 228Rear Camera................................................. 116Rear Cross Path............................................ 154Rear ParkSense System................................ 108Rear Seats, Folding..........................................30Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)Towing...................................................... 20911

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Specifications Fuel (Gasoline)
.......................................... 268Oil.............................................................. 268Speed ControlAccel/Decel................................................. 99Accel/Decel (ACC Only)............................. 103Cancel....................................................... 100Resume....................................................... 99Set............................................................... 99Speed Control (Cruise Control)............... 98, 100Sport Mode...................................................... 97Starting............................................................ 86Automatic Transmission.............................. 86Button......................................................... 15Cold Weather.............................................. 89Engine Fails To Start................................... 88Starting And Operating.................................... 86Starting Procedures......................................... 86Steering........................................................... 26Column Lock............................................... 26Power.......................................................... 97Tilt Column.................................................. 26Wheel, Heated............................................. 26Wheel, Tilt................................................... 26Storage.......................................................... 260Storage, Vehicle...................................... 55, 260Storing Your Vehicle...................................... 260
Stuck, Freeing............................................... 206Sun Roof.......................................................... 63Sunglasses Storage......................................... 58Supplemental Restraint System – Air Bag.... 168Synthetic Engine Oil...................................... 218
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Telescoping Steering Column.......................... 26Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)............. 54Tilt Steering Column........................................ 26Time DelayHeadlight..................................................... 46Tire And Loading Information Placard........... 247Tire Markings................................................ 242Tire Safety Information................................. 242Tires...................................191, 250, 254, 259Aging (Life Of Tires).................................. 252Air Pressure.............................................. 250Chains...................................................... 257Changing......................................... 197, 198Compact Spare......................................... 254General Information........................ 250, 254High Speed............................................... 251Inflation Pressure..................................... 250Jacking..................................................... 198Life Of Tires.............................................. 252
Load Capacity........................................... 247
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).... 81, 157
Quality Grading......................................... 259Radial....................................................... 251Replacement............................................ 253Rotation.................................................... 258Safety.............................................. 242, 250Sizes......................................................... 243Snow Tires................................................ 254Spare Tires.............................198, 254, 255Spinning................................................... 252Trailer Towing........................................... 124Tread Wear Indicators.............................. 252Wheel Nut Torque..................................... 263To Open Hood..................................................65Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight...................... 123Towing........................................................... 120Behind A Motorhome................................ 126Disabled Vehicle....................................... 208Guide........................................................ 122Recreational............................................. 126Weight...................................................... 122
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