transmission oil CHRYSLER 300 2011 2.G Owners Manual

WARNING!
If the Transmission Temperature Warning Telltale is
illuminated and you continue operating the vehicle,
in some circumstances you could cause the fluid to
boil over, come in contact with hot engine or exhaust
components and cause a fire.
•Electric Power Steering MalfunctionThis telltale is on when the Electric Power
Steering is not operating and needs service.
Oil Change Due
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change
indicator system. The Oil Change Duemessage will
display in the EVIC for five seconds after a single chime
has sounded at the start of each ignition that an oil
change is due. The engine oil change indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the engine oil change
interval may fluctuate dependent upon your personal
driving style.
Unless reset, this message will continue to display each
time you cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position. To
turn off the message temporarily, press and release the
MENU button. To reset the oil change indicator system
(after performing the scheduled maintenance), perform
the following procedure:
1. Without pressing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE
START/STOP button and cycle the ignition to the ON/
RUN position (Do not start the engine.)
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times
within 10 seconds.
3. Without pressing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE
START/STOP button once to return the ignition to the
OFF/LOCK position.
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Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)
Press and release the UP or DOWN button untilVehicle
Info is highlighted in the EVIC. Press and release the
SELECT button and Coolant Temp will be displayed.
Press the UP or DOWN button to scroll through the
following information displays.
•Coolant Temp
Displays the actual coolant temperature.
•AWD Status — If Equipped
Displays a vehicle ICON with four wheels highlighted
and AW D if All Wheel Drive is active. Displays a
vehicle ICON with two wheels highlighted and RWDif
All Wheel Drive is inactive.
•Oil Temperature
Displays the actual oil temperature.
•Oil Pressure
Displays the actual oil pressure.
•Trans Temperature
Displays the actual transmission temperature.
•Engine Hours
Displays the number of hours of engine operation.
Messages #
Select from Main Menu using the UP or DOWN buttons.
This feature shows the number of stored warning mes-
sages (in the # place holder). Pressing the SELECT button
will allow you to see what the stored messages are.
Pressing the BACK button takes you back to the Main
Menu.
Turn Menu OFF
Select from Main Menu using the DOWN button. Press-
ing the SELECT button blanks the menu display. Pressing
any one of the four steering wheel buttons brings the
menu back.
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Over-Temperature Mode
The transmission electronics constantly monitor the
transmission oil temperature. If the transmission exceeds
normal operating temperature, the transmission will
change the way it shifts to help control the condition.
This may result in a slightly different feeling or response
during normal operation in the DRIVE position. After the
transmission cools down, it will return to normal
operation.
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission Shift
Interlock System (BTSI) that holds the shift lever in the
PARK position when the ignition light is in the OFF
position. To move the shift lever out of the PARK
position, the ignition light must be turned to the RUN
position by pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button
once or twice (engine running or not) and the brake pedal
must be pressed.
Five-Speed Automatic Transmission
Shifting from DRIVE to PARK or REVERSE should be
done only after the accelerator pedal is released and the
vehicle is stopped. Be sure to keep your foot on the brake
pedal when moving the shift lever between these gears.
Shift Lever
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Shallow Standing Water
Although your vehicle is capable of driving through
shallow standing water, consider the following Caution
and Warning before doing so.
CAUTION!
•Always check the depth of the standing water
before driving through it. Never drive through
standing water that is deeper than the bottom of
the tire rims mounted on the vehicle.
•Determine the condition of the road or the path
that is under water and if there are any obstacles in
the way before driving through the standing wa-
ter.
•Do not exceed 5 mph (8 km/h) when driving
through standing water. This will minimize wave
effects.(Continued)
CAUTION! (Continued)
•Driving through standing water may cause dam-
age to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Al-
ways inspect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., engine oil,
transmission, axle, etc.) for signs of contamination
(i.e., fluid that is milky or foamy in appearance)
after driving through standing water. Do not con-
tinue to operate the vehicle if any fluid appears
contaminated, as this may result in further dam-
age. Such damage is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
•Getting water inside your vehicle’s engine can
cause it to lock up and stall out, and cause serious
internal damage to the engine. Such damage is not
covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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64,000 Miles (104,000 km) or 48 Months Maintenance Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before 64,000 miles (104 000 km).
❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.
❏ Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary.
❏ Replace the spark plugs (5.7L Engine).
❏ Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.
❏ Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter(s) if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play;
replace if necessary.
❏ Change the transfer case fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing — All Wheel Drive
(AWD).
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
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120,000 Miles (195,000 km) or
90 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before
120,000 miles (195 000 km).
❏ Inspect the CV joints.
❏ Inspect exhaust system.
❏ Change the automatic transmission fluid
and filter(s).
❏ Replace the accessory drive belt(s).
❏ Inspect the rear axle fluid. Inspect the
front axle fluid – All Wheel Drive
(AWD).
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
128,000 Miles (208,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
128,000 miles (208 000 km).
❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.
❏ Replace the spark plugs (5.7L Engine).
❏ Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.
❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
❏ Change the transfer case fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi,
fleet, or frequent trailer towing — All Wheel Drive (AWD).
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S496 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Automatic Door Locks..................... 30
Automatic Headlights .................... 164
Automatic Oil Change Indicator ............. 277
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 308
Automatic Transaxle Special Additives ..................... 458
Automatic Transmission .............325,458,459
Adding Fluid .................... 459,482
Autostick .......................... 329
Fluid and Filter Changes ............... 459
Fluid Change ....................... 459
Fluid Level Check .................... 459
Fluid Type ......................... 482
Gear Ranges ........................ 326
Shifting ........................... 325
Special Additives ..................... 458
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode ..... 328
Autostick ............................. 329
Axle Fluid ............................. 482 Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid)
............... 482
B-Pillar Location ........................ 354
Battery ............................... 441
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ..... 23
Location ........................... 441
Belts, Seat ............................ 46,84
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 446
Brake Assist System ...................... 341
Brake Control System, Electronic ............. 340
Brake Fluid ............................ 482
Brake System ........................... 456
Anti-Lock (ABS) ..................... 338
Fluid Check ..................... 456,482
Master Cylinder ..................... 456
Parking ........................... 336
Warning Light ....................... 265
Brake, Parking .......................... 336
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 325
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Engine Oil Disposal................... 440
Flash-To-Pass ........................... 169
Flashers Hazard Warning ..................... 408
Turn Signal .................... 86,168,259
Flat Tire Changing ....................... 409
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ...................... 387
Engine Oil ......................... 387
Fuel Requirements ................. 385,386
Maintenance ........................ 388
Replacement Parts .................... 387
Starting ........................... 387
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 321
Floor Console .......................... 246
Fluid Capacities ......................... 480
Fluid Leaks ............................. 86 Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission ................ 459
Brake ............................. 456
Cooling System ...................... 451
Engine Oil ......................... 437
Transfer Case ....................... 460
Fluid, Brake ........................... 482
Fluids ................................ 481
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 481
Fog Lights .......................... 167,259
Folding Rear Seat ........................ 157
Forward Collision Warning ..............206,273
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 422
Fuel ................................. 380
Additives .......................... 383
Clean Air .......................... 381
Conserving ......................... 278
Ethanol ........................... 381
Filler Door (Gas Cap) .................. 264
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Seat Belts.......................... 43,46,84
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ...... 51
And Pregnant Women .................. 56
Child Restraint ................. 71,72,73,79
Extender ........................... 56
Front Seat ......................... 46,47
Inspection .......................... 84
Operating Instructions .................. 47
Pretensioners ........................ 54
Rear Seat ........................... 46
Untwisting Procedure .................. 51
Seats ................................. 147
Adjustment ......................... 147
Easy Entry ......................... 161
Head Restraints ...................... 154
Heated ............................ 150
Height Adjustment ................... 147
Memory ........................... 158
Power ............................ 147 Rear Folding
........................ 157
Seatback Release ..................... 157
Tilting ............................ 147
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 17
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........451,481
Selection of Oil ......................... 438
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Sentry Key Programming ................... 17
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 16
Service Assistance ....................... 503
Service Contract ......................... 505
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator) .................... 262
Service Manuals ........................ 507
Setting the Clock ........................ 298
Shift Lever Override ...................... 424
Shifting ............................... 322
Automatic Transmission .............322,325
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage .............. 51
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Shoulder Belts........................... 46
Side Airbag ............................. 65
Side View Mirror Adjustment ................ 94
Signals, Turn ...................... 86,168,259
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 331
SmartBeams ........................... 166
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 367
Snow Tires ............................ 368
Spare Tire ....................... 362,363,410
Spark Plugs ............................ 481
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ................... 380,481
Oil ............................... 481
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...........183,186
Speedometer ........................... 264
Starting ............................. 25,318
Automatic Transmission ................ 318
Cold Weather ....................... 320
Engine Fails to Start .................. 321 Remote
............................ 25
Starting and Operating .................... 318
Starting Procedures ...................... 318
Steering Column Controls ..................... 168
Column Lock ....................... 177
Power ............................ 334
Tilt Column ...................... 177,178
Wheel, Heated ...................... 179
Wheel, Tilt ...................... 177,178
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .............. 299
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls .............................. 299
Storage ............................ 245,475
Storage, Vehicle ...................... 310,475
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 475
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 422
Sun Roof ........................... 229,233
Sunglasses Storage ....................... 222
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