cooling CHRYSLER 300 2010 1.G User Guide

Cooling System – Drain, Flush, and Refill
If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains a
considerable amount of sediment, clean and flush with a
reliable cooling system cleaner. Follow with a thorough
rinsing to remove all deposits and chemicals. Properly
dispose of the old engine coolant (antifreeze) solution.
Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper mainte-
nance intervals.
Selection of Coolant
Use only the manufacturer’s recommended engine cool-
ant (antifreeze). Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genu-
ine Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further
information.
CAUTION!
•Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than
specified HOAT engine coolant (antifreeze), may
result in engine damage and may decrease corro-
sion protection. If a non-HOAT engine coolant
(antifreeze) is introduced into the cooling system
in an emergency, it should be replaced with the
specified engine coolant (antifreeze) as soon as
possible.
•Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine
coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use addi-
tional rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they
may not be compatible with the radiator engine
coolant (antifreeze) and may plug the radiator.(Continued)
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CAUTION! (Continued)
•This vehicle has not been designed for use with
propylene glycol-based engine coolant (anti-
freeze). Use of propylene glycol-based engine
coolant (antifreeze) is not recommended.
Adding Coolant
Your vehicle has been built with an improved engine
coolant (antifreeze) that allows extended maintenance
intervals. This engine coolant (antifreeze) can be used up
to five years or 102,000 miles (170 000 km) before
replacement. To prevent reducing this extended mainte-
nance period, it is important that you use the same
engine coolant (antifreeze) throughout the life of your
vehicle.
Please review these recommendations for using Hybrid
Organic Additive Technology (HOAT) engine coolant
(antifreeze). When adding engine coolant (antifreeze):
•The manufacturer recommends using MOPAR
Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula
HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) or
equivalent.
•Mix a minimum solution of 50% HOAT engine coolant
(antifreeze) and distilled water. Use higher concentra-
tions (not to exceed 70%) if temperatures below34°F
(37°C) are anticipated.
•Use only high purity water such as distilled or deion-
ized water when mixing the water/engine coolant
(antifreeze) solution. The use of lower quality water
will reduce the amount of corrosion protection in the
engine cooling system.
Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main-
tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac-
cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where
the vehicle is operated.
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NOTE:Mixing engine coolant (antifreeze) types will
decrease the life of the engine coolant (antifreeze) and
will require more frequent engine coolant (antifreeze)
changes.
Cooling System Pressure Cap
The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of engine
coolant (antifreeze), and to ensure that engine coolant
(antifreeze) will return to the radiator from the coolant
recovery bottle.
The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any
accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces.
WARNING!
•The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on
the cooling system pressure cap are a safety pre-
caution. Never add engine coolant (antifreeze)
when the engine is overheated. Do not loosen or
remove the cap to cool an overheated engine. Heat
causes pressure to build up in the cooling system.
To prevent scalding or injury, do not remove the
pressure cap while the system is hot or under
pressure.
•Do not use a pressure cap other than the one
specified for your vehicle. Personal injury or en-
gine damage may result.
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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 recovery bottle.
•Check engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point in the
radiator and in the coolant recovery bottle. If engine
coolant (antifreeze) needs to be added, contents of
coolant recovery bottle must also be protected against
freezing.
•If frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) additions are
required, or if the level in the coolant recovery bottle
does not drop when the engine cools, the cooling
system should be pressure tested for leaks.
•Maintain engine coolant (antifreeze) concentration at
50% HOAT engine coolant (antifreeze) (minimum)
and distilled water for proper corrosion protection of
your engine, which contains aluminum components.
•Make sure that the radiator and coolant recovery
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
emissions.
Brake System
In order to assure brake system performance, all brake
system components should be inspected periodically.
Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper mainte-
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FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S.Metric
Fuel (Approximate)
2.7 Liter Engine 18 Gallons68 Liters
3.5 Liter Engine without All Wheel Drive 18 Gallons68 Liters
3.5 Liter Engine with All Wheel Drive 19 Gallons72 Liters
5.7 Liter Engine 19 Gallons72 Liters
Engine Oil with Filter
2.7 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 6.0 Quarts5.7 Liters
3.5 Liter Engine (SAE 10W-30, API Certified) 6.0 Quarts5.7 Liters
5.7 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 7.0 Quarts6.6 Liters
Cooling System *
2.7 Liter Engine (MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile
Formula or equivalent) 9.9 Quarts
9.4 Liters
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U.S.Metric
3.5 Liter Engine without All Wheel Drive (MOPAR Antifreeze/
Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) 11.1 Quarts 10.5 Liters
3.5 Liter Engine with All Wheel Drive (MOPAR Antifreeze/Coolant
5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) 11.4 Quarts 10.8 Liters
5.7 Liter Engine without Severe Duty II Cooling System (MOPAR
Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) 14.7 Quarts 13.9 Liters
5.7 Liter Engine with Severe Duty II Cooling System (MOPAR
Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) 15.1 Quarts 14.3 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
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Coin Holder........................... 204
Cold Weather Operation ................... 312
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 292
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 358
Compass .............................. 242
Compass Calibration ..................... 243
Compass Variance ....................... 243
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 236
Connector UCI ................................ 277
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ......... 277
Conserving Fuel ........................ 236
Console, Floor .......................... 204
Console, Overhead ....................... 189
Contract, Service ........................ 509
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 447
Cooling System ......................... 444
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. 446
Coolant Capacity ...................... 480 Coolant Level
...................... 444,448
Disposal of Used Coolant ................ 448
Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 445
Inspection ........................... 448
Points to Remember .................... 448
Pressure Cap ......................... 447
Radiator Cap ......................... 447
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......445,480,482
Corrosion Protection ..................... 455
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ...........158,162
Cruise Light ........................... 216
Cupholders ......................... 203,460
Customer Assistance ..................... 507
Customer Programmable Features ............ 245
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights ........... 150
Daytime Running Lights ................... 147
Dealer Service .......................... 428
Deck Lid, Emergency Release ................ 44
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INDEX 519

Emergency, In Case ofFreeing Vehicle When Stuck ............... 417
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 400
Jacking ............................. 401
Jump Starting ......................... 413
Overheating .......................... 400
Towing ............................. 418
Emergency Trunk Release ................... 44
Emission Control System Maintenance ......427,486
Engine .......................... 423,424,425
Air Cleaner .......................... 433
Block Heater ......................... 314
Break-In Recommendations ................ 80
Checking Oil Level ..................... 430
Compartment ................... 423,424,425
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................. 444,482
Cooling ............................. 444
Exhaust Gas Caution .................. 81,378
Fails to Start .......................... 312 Flooded, Starting
...................... 312
Fuel Requirements ..................... 374
Jump Starting ......................... 413
Multi-Displacement .................... 335
Oil ........................... 430,480,482
Oil Change Interval ...............219,236,431
Oil Filler Cap ......................... 432
Oil Filter ............................ 433
Oil Filter Disposal ..................... 433
Oil Selection ....................... 431,480
Oil Synthetic ......................... 433
Overheating .......................... 400
Starting ............................. 309
Temperature Gauge .................... 223
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... 432
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 66
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 20
Ethanol ............................... 375
Exhaust Gas Caution ................... 81,378
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INDEX 521

Exhaust System....................... 81,441
Exterior Folding Mirrors ................... 93
Exterior Lighting ........................ 144
Exterior Lights .......................... 84
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... 433
Air Conditioning .................... 302,437
Engine Oil ........................ 433,482
Engine Oil Disposal .................... 433
Flashers Hazard Warning ....................... 400
Turn Signal ...................... 84,148,216
Flash-To-Pass ........................... 149
Flat Tire Changing ....................... 401
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 312
Floor Console .......................... 204
Fluid, Brake ........................... 483
Fluid Capacities ......................... 480 Fluid Leaks
............................. 84
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ................. 452
Brake .............................. 450
Cooling System ....................... 444
Engine Oil ........................... 430
Power Steering ........................ 334
Transfer Case ......................... 454
Fluids ................................ 482
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 482
Fog Lights .......................... 147,216
Folding Rear Seat ........................ 136
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 417
Fuel ................................. 374
Adding ............................. 379
Additives ............................ 377
Clean Air ............................ 375
Conserving .......................... 236
Ethanol ............................. 375
522 INDEX

Towing Vehicle Behind a Motor Home......... 396
Traction Control ......................... 340
Trailer Towing .......................... 384
Cooling System Tips .................... 396
Hitches ............................. 386
Minimum Requirements ................. 389
Tips ................................ 395
Trailer and Tongue Weight ............... 388
Wiring .............................. 393
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 388
Trailer Weight .......................... 388
Transfer Case ........................... 454
Fluid ............................ 454,483
Maintenance ......................... 454
Transmission ........................... 452
Automatic ................... 314,319,324,452
Fluid ............................... 483
Range Indicator .................... 319,324
Shifting ............................. 314 Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry)
.................... 26
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . 190
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 20
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ........ 20
Transporting Pets ........................ 80
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 360
Trip Odometer ....................... 216,224
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid) .................... 43,44
Trunk Release, Emergency .................. 44
Trunk Release Remote Control ............... 43
Turn Signals ......................... 148,216
UCI Connector ......................... 277
Uconnect™ (Hands-Free Phone) .............. 96
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 513
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 277
Universal Transmitter ..................... 190
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