check engine CHRYSLER 300 2015 2.G Owner's Manual

with your local authorities to determine the disposal
rules for your community. To prevent ingestion by ani-
mals or children, do not store ethylene glycol-based
engine coolant in open containers or allow it to remain in
puddles on the ground. If ingested by a child or pet, seek
emergency assistance immediately. Clean up any ground
spills immediately.
Coolant Level
The coolant bottle provides a quick visual method for
determining that the coolant level is adequate. With the
engine OFF and cold, the level of the engine coolant
(antifreeze) in the bottle should be between the ranges
indicated on the bottle.
The radiator normally remains completely full, so there is
no need to remove the radiator/coolant pressure cap
unless checking for engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze
point or replacing coolant. Advise your service attendant
of this. As long as the engine operating temperature is
satisfactory, the coolant bottle need only be checked once
a month.
When additional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed to
maintain the proper level, only OAT coolant that meets
the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS.90032
should be added to the coolant bottle. Do not overfill.
Points To Remember
NOTE:When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles/
kilometers of operation, you may observe vapor coming
from the front of the engine compartment. This is nor-
mally a result of moisture from rain, snow, or high
humidity accumulating on the radiator and being vapor-
ized when the thermostat opens, allowing hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) to enter the radiator.
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If an examination of your engine compartment shows no
evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be
safely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate.
•Do not overfill the coolant expansion bottle.
•Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator and in
the coolant expansion bottle. If engine coolant (anti-
freeze) needs to be added, the contents of the coolant
expansion bottle must also be protected against freez-
ing.
•If frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) additions are
required, the cooling system should be pressure tested
for leaks.
•Maintain engine coolant (antifreeze) concentration at a
minimum of 50% OAT coolant (conforming to
MS.90032) and distilled water for proper corrosion
protection of your engine which contains aluminum
components.
•Make sure that the coolant expansion bottle overflow
hoses are not kinked or obstructed.
•Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is
equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the
condenser clean.
•Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter
operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install
ONLY the correct type thermostat. Other designs may
result in unsatisfactory engine coolant (antifreeze)
performance, poor gas mileage, and increased emis-
sions.
Brake System
In order to assure brake system performance, all brake
system components should be inspected periodically.
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
maintenance intervals.
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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
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 533

Alarm System (Security Alarm)................17
All Wheel Drive (AWD).....................355
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle...............7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..................492
Disposal..............................494
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)................364
Anti-Lock Warning Light....................263
Appearance Care.........................501
Arming System (Security Alarm)...............17
Assist, Hill Start..........................371
Auto Down Power Windows..................38
Automatic Door Locks......................30
Automatic Headlights......................146
Automatic High Beams.....................148
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)..........303
Automatic Transmission....................345
Adding Fluid..........................500
Fluid And Filter Changes..................500
Fluid Change..........................500
Fluid Level Check.......................499
Fluid Type............................530
Gear Ranges...........................346
Special Additives.......................499
Auto Unlock, Doors........................30
Auto Up Power Windows....................38
Axle Fluid..............................530
Axle Lubrication..........................530
Battery.................................481
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)........22
Location..............................481
Remote Battery Replacement................22
Transmitter Battery Replacement.............22
Belts, Seat...............................96
Body Mechanism Lubrication.................486
B-Pillar Location..........................382
Brake Assist System.......................367
Brake Control System, Electronic..............364
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Brake Fluid.............................530
Brake, Parking...........................361
Brakes.................................363
Brake System............................363
Anti-Lock (ABS)........................364
Fluid Check...........................497
Master Cylinder........................497
Parking..............................361
Warning Light.........................263
Brake/Transmission Interlock.................344
Brightness, Interior Lights...................155
Bulb Replacement.........................521
Bulbs, Light..............................98
Camera, Rear............................223
Capacities, Fluid..........................527
Caps, Filler
Oil (Engine)...........................479
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)................494
Carbon Monoxide Warning...................95
Cargo Area Features.......................254
Cargo Compartment.......................254
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)....................424
Car Washes.............................502
Cellular Phone...........................303
Certification Label.........................424
Chains, Tire.............................399
Changing A Flat Tire.......................445
Chart, Tire Sizing.........................377
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .263
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety...............94
Checks, Safety............................94
Child Restraint............................71
Child Restraints
Booster Seats...........................76
Center Seat LATCH......................85
Child Restraints.........................71
Child Seat Installation.....................90
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Electric Rear Window Defrost.................255
Electric Remote Mirrors.....................114
Electronic Brake Control System...............364
Brake Assist System.....................367
Traction Control System...................366
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses)......509
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)........168
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)..............367
Emergency Deck Lid Release..................42
Emergency, In Case Of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck................459
Hazard Warning Flasher..................442
Jacking...............................445
Jump Starting..........................455
Overheating...........................442
Towing..............................463
Emergency Trunk Release....................42
Emission Control System Maintenance..........473
Engine.................................472
Air Cleaner...........................481
Block Heater..........................342
Break-In Recommendations.................93
Checking Oil Level......................477
Compartment..........................471
Compartment Identification................471
Coolant (Antifreeze).....................491
Cooling..............................490
Exhaust Gas Caution.....................95
Fails To Start..........................340
Flooded, Starting.......................340
Fuel Requirements......................413
Jump Starting..........................455
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..477
Oil Filler Cap..........................479
Oil Selection...........................478
Oil Synthetic..........................480
Overheating...........................442
Starting..............................337
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Temperature Gauge......................263
Engine Oil Viscosity.......................479
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart...................479
Enhanced Accident Response Feature............66
Entry System, Illuminated....................19
Ethanol................................414
Event Data Recorder........................70
Exhaust Gas Caution........................95
Exhaust System...........................95
Exterior Folding Mirrors....................112
Exterior Lighting..........................145
Exterior Lights............................98
Filler Location Fuel........................263
Filters
Air Cleaner...........................481
Air Conditioning.......................314
Engine Oil............................480
Engine Oil Disposal.....................480
Flashers
Hazard Warning........................442
Turn Signal............................98
Flash-To-Pass............................152
Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Cruising Range.........................420
Engine Oil............................419
Fuel Requirements......................417
Maintenance...........................420
Replacement Parts.......................420
Starting..............................419
Flooded Engine Starting....................340
Floor Console............................249
Fluid, Brake.............................530
Fluid Capacities..........................527
Fluid Leaks..............................98
Fluid Level Checks........................501
Automatic Transmission..................500
Brake................................497
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Latches.................................98
Hood................................144
Lead Free Gasoline........................413
Leaks, Fluid..............................98
Life Of Tires.............................397
Light Bulbs..............................98
Lights..................................98
Air Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Alarm...............................263
Anti-Lock.............................263
Automatic Headlights....................146
Brake Assist Warning....................373
Brake Warning.........................263
Bulb Replacement.......................523
Daytime Running.......................149
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.................151
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator.....373
Exterior...............................98
Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..150
Hazard Warning Flasher..................442
Headlights............................145
Headlights On Reminder..................150
Headlights On With Wipers................146
Headlight Switch.......................145
High Beam............................152
High Beam Indicator.....................263
High Beam/Low Beam Select...............152
Illuminated Entry........................19
Instrument Cluster......................145
Intensity Control........................155
Interior..............................155
License..............................526
Lights On Reminder.....................150
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine).........263
Map Reading..........................153
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness)...........157
Passing..............................152
Reading..............................153
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Seat Belt Reminder......................263
Security Alarm.........................263
Service...............................521
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . .263
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)............263
Traction Control........................373
Turn Signal............................98
Vanity Mirror..........................115
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)......263
Loading Vehicle..........................424
Capacities............................426
Ti re s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..382
Load Leveling System......................257
Locks..................................27
Automatic Door.........................30
Auto Unlock...........................30
Child Protection.........................31
Door.................................27
Power Door............................29
Low Tire Pressure System...................402
Lubrication, Body.........................486
Lug Nuts...............................443
Maintenance Free Battery....................481
Maintenance Procedures....................476
Maintenance Schedule......................532
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine).......263
Manual, Service..........................545
Master Cylinder (Brakes)....................497
Memory Feature (Memory Seat)...............140
Memory Seat............................140
Memory Seats And Radio...................140
Methanol...............................414
Mirrors................................106
Electric Powered........................114
Electric Remote.........................114
Exterior Folding........................112
Heated...............................115
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Outside..............................112
Rearview.............................106
Vanity...............................115
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle...............7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System................402
MOPAR® Parts...........................475
MTBE/ETBE............................414
Multi-Function Control Lever.................151
New Vehicle Break-In Period..................93
Occupant Restraints........................42
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)................413
Odometer...............................263
Oil, Engine..............................274
Capacity.............................527
Change Interval........................478
Checking.............................477
Dipstick..............................477
Disposal..............................480
Filter................................480
Filter Disposal.........................480
Identification Logo......................478
Materials Added To......................480
Recommendation.......................478
Synthetic.............................480
Viscosity.............................479
Oil Filter, Selection........................480
Onboard Diagnostic System..................473
Operating Precautions......................473
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual).............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors...................112
Overheating, Engine.......................442
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual).............4
Paddle Shifters...........................352
Paddle Shift Mode........................352
Paint Care..............................501
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