engine CHRYSLER 300 2011 2.G Owner's Manual

FLUIDS AND CAPACITIESComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Capacities
Engine Coolant 3.6L MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant Five
Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid
Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent. 10 Quarts (9.5 Liters) Includes heater and coolant
recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
Engine Coolant 5.7L without Severe Duty II
Cooling System. MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant Five
Year/100,000 Mile FormulaHOAT (Hybrid
Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent.14.5 Quarts (13.9 Liters)
Engine Coolant 5.7L with Severe Duty II Cooling
System. MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant Five
Year/100,000 Mile FormulaHOAT (Hybrid
Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent.15 Quarts (14.3 Liters)
Engine Oil with Filter 3.6L API Certified SAE 5W-30 engine oil, meeting
Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to
your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. 6 Quarts (5.6 Liters)
Engine Oil with Filter 5.7L API Certified SAE 5W-20 engine oil, meeting the
requirements of Chrysler Material Standard
MS-6395. Refer to the engine oil filler cap for
correct SAE grade. 7 Quarts (6.6 Liters)
Fuel Selection 3.6L 87 Octane19 Gallons (72 Liters)
Fuel Selection 5.7L 87 Octane Acceptable. 89 Octane
Recommended. 19 Gallons (72 Liters)
Engine Oil Filter 3.6L, 5.7L MOPAR® Engine Oil Filter or equivalent. —
Spark Plug 3.6L RER8ZWYCB4 (Gap 0.031 in [0.79 mm]) —
Spark Plug 5.7L LZFR5C–11 (Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm]) —
Automatic Transmission MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid
or equivalent licensed ATF+4® product. —
Transfer Case MOPAR ® BorgWarner 44–40 Transfer Case
Lubricant or equivalent. —
Axle Front API GL-5 SAE 75W90 Synthetic Gear Lubricant
or equivalent. —
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MAINTENANCE CHART
Miles:
8,000 16,000 24,000 32,000 40,000 48,000 56,000 64,000 72,000 80,000 88,000 96,000 104,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78
Or Kilometers:
13,000 26,000 39,000 52,000 65,000 78,000 91,000 104,000 117,000 130,000 143,000 156,000 169,000
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even
if it occurs before scheduled maintenance. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
If using your vehicle for any of the following: dusty or
off-road conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter;
replace if necessary. XX
Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary. XXXXX
Inspect the CV joints. XXXX
Inspect the exhaust system. X XXXX
Adjust the parking brake on vehicles equipped with four
wheel disc brakes. XXX
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter if using
your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet or
frequent trailer towing. X
Inspect the rear axle fluid. Inspect the front axle fluid – All
Wheel Drive (AWD). XX
Change the rear axle fluid and on models equipped with All
Wheel Drive (AWD) change the front axle fluid if using your
vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or
frequent trailer towing. XX
Inspect the transfer case fluid – All Wheel Drive (AWD). XX
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). X
Inspect 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. XXXXXX
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Miles:
8,000 16,000 24,000 32,000 40,000 48,000 56,000 64,000 72,000 80,000 88,000 96,000 104,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78
Or Kilometers:
13,000 26,000 39,000 52,000 65,000 78,000 91,000 104,000 117,000 130,000 143,000 156,000 169,000
Replace the engine air cleaner. XXX
Replace the air conditioning filter. XXXXXX
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months or
104,000 miles (169,000 km) whichever comes first. X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 104,000 miles
(169,000 km) or 60 months whichever comes first. X
Replace the spark plugs (5.7L engine) XXX
Replace the spark plugs (3.6L engine) X
Inspect and replace PCV valve.* X• * This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer to the owner, but is not required to maintain emissions warranty.
• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for complete maintenance schedule.
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FUSES
Integrated Power Module
• The Integrated Power Module (fuses) is located in the engine compartment on the right handside near the Washer Fluid Reservoir. This module contains fuses and relays.
Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description
2 40 Amp Green — Radiator Fan #13 50 Amp Red — Power Steering #1
4 30 Amp Pink — Starter 5 40 Amp Green — Anti-Lock Brakes
9 — 20 Amp Yellow All-Wheel Drive Module – If Equipped
10 — 10 Amp Red Security 11 — 20 Amp Yellow Horns
12 — 10 Amp Red Air Conditioning Clutch
14 — 25 Amp Neutral Anti-Lock Brakes 15 — 25 Amp Neutral Transmission
18 50 Amp Red — Radiator Fan #2 19 50 Amp Red — Power Steering #2
20 30 Amp Pink — Wiper Motor
21 30 Amp Pink — Headlamp Washers
28 — 25 Amp Neutral Fuel Pump
29 — 15 Amp Blue Transmission Shifter
31 — 25 Amp Neutral Engine Module
34 — 25 Amp Neutral Powertrain #1
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Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description35 — 20 Amp Yellow Powertrain #2
36 — 10 Amp Red Anti-Lock Brake Module
37 — 10 Amp Red Engine Controller/Rad Fan Relays
38 — 10 Amp Red Airbag Module
39 — 10 Amp Red Power Steering Module/AC Clutch
Relay
48 — 10 Amp Red AWD Module/Front Axle Disconnect
51 — 20 Amp Yellow Vacuum Pump
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CHRYSLER GROUP LLC CUSTOMER
CENTER
P.O. Box 21–8004
Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004
Phone: 1–800–247–9753
CHRYSLER CANADA INC. CUSTOMER
CENTER
P.O. Box 1621
Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6
Phone: 1–800–465–2001 (English)
Phone: 1–800–387–9983 (French)
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING
IMPAIRED• To assist customers who have hearingdifficulties, the manufacturer has installed
special TDD (Telecommunication Devices
for the Deaf ) equipment at its customer
center. Any hearing or speech impaired
customer, who has access to a TDD or a
conventional teletypewriter (TTY) in the
United States, can communicate with the
manufacturer by dialing 1–800–380–
CHRY. Canadian residents with hearing
difficulties that require assistance can use
the special needs relay service offered by
Bell Canada. For TTY teletypewriter users,
dial 711 and for Voice callers, dial
1–800–855–0511 to connect with a Bell
Relay Service operator.WARNING!
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,
and certain vehicle components contain,
or emit, chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth
defects, or other reproductive harm. In
addition, certain fluids contained in
vehicles and certain products of
component wear contain, or emit,
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth
defects, or other reproductive harm.
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING
•If you are the first registered retail owner
of your vehicle, you may obtain one free
printed copy of the Owner's Manual,
Warranty Booklet or Radio Manuals on
your DVD by calling 1–800–247–9753
(U.S.) or 1–800–387–1143 (Canada) or by
contacting your dealer.
• Replacement User Guide kits or DVDs or, if you prefer, additional printed copies of
the Owner's Manual, Warranty Booklet or
Radio Manuals may be purchased by
visiting www.techauthority.com or by
calling 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) or
1–800–387–1143 (Canada). Visa, Master
Card, American Express and Discover
orders are accepted. If you prefer mailing
your order, please call the above numbers
for an order form.
NOTE: A street address is required when
ordering manuals (no P.O. Boxes).
NOTE:
• The Owner's Manual and User Guide electronic files are also available on the
Chrysler, Jeep, Ram Truck and Dodge
websites.
• Click on the "For Owners" tab, select "Owner/Service Manuals", then select your
desired model year and vehicle from the drop
down lists.
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise
Control)..................23
Adjustable Pedals .............19
Airbag ...................12
Alarm, Panic ................8
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) . . . 11
Automatic Headlights ...........22
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . . 26
Automatic Transmission Fluid Type ................71
Axle Fluid .................71
Belts, Seat .................11
Brake Fluid .................71
Bulb Replacement .............81
Calibration, Compass ...........49
Change Oil Indicator ...........58
Child Restraint ...............13
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .......13
Clock Setting ...............33
Compass Calibration ...........49
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ............71
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ......23
Cruise Light ................23
Cupholders Heated/Cooled (Beverage Holder) . . . 19
Customer Assistance ...........82
Customer Programmable Features .....49
Defects, Reporting .............83
Dimmer Control ..............22
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .........22
Disarming, Theft System ..........11
Driver Cockpit ...............4
ECO ...................49
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise
Control) ..................23
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) ................. 48,49
Engine Compartment ..............69
Oil Selection ..............71
Overheating ..............59
Starting .................10 Stopping
................10
EventDataRecorder ...........67
Express Down Windows ...........8
Exterior Lights ...............81
Fluid Capacities ..............71
Fluids ...................71
Fog Lights .................22
Folding Rear Seat .............17
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..........66
Front Heated Seats ............18
Fuel Specifications ..............71
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ....50
Headlights Automatic ................22
Dimmer Switch .............22
HighBeam ...............21
Heated Seats ...............
1
8
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer)
Switch ...................21
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener)
Transmitter ................50
Hood Release ...............68
Instrument Cluster .............6
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights ....6,55
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ....21
Introduction .................2
Jack Location ...............60
Jump Starting ...............62
KeyFob...................8
Keyless Enter-N-Go ............9
Lane Change Assist ............21
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren) .................13
Lights Turn Signal ...............21
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description) ...............6
INDEX
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Maintenance Record............75
Maintenance Schedule ...........73
MemorySeat ...............16
MOPAR® Accessories ...........84
Navigation .................37
Oil Change Indicator ...........58
Oil, Engine Capacity ................71
Overheating, Engine ............59
Panic Alarm .................8
Pedals, Adjustable .............19
Phone (Pairing) ..............44
Phone (Uconnect) .............43
Power Glass Sunroof ..............28
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . . . 52
Seats ..................15
Steering .................71
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column ....20
Programmable Electronic Features .....49
Radio Operation ..............34
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ........21
Rear Heated Seats .............18
Rear Seat, Folding .............17
Recreational Towing ............54
Remote Starting System ..........8
Replacement Bulbs .............81
Restraints, Child ..............13
Seat Belts .................11
Seats ....................15
Adjustment ...............16
Heated .................18
Lumbar Support .............15
Memory.................16
Power ..................15
RearFolding...............17
Setting the Clock .............33
Shift Lever Override ............64
Signals, Turn ................21
SIRIUSTravelLink .............41 SmartBeams
................22
Spark Plugs ................71
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ......23
Starting Remote .................8
Steering TiltColumn ...............20
Store Radio Presets ............34
SunRoof .................28
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag . . 12
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .......11
Theft System Arming ...........11
Theft System Disarming ..........11
Tilt Steering Column ...........20
Ti re s Air Pressure ...............80
Changing ................61
Flat Changing ..............61
Jacking .................61
Pressure Warning Light .........55
Towing ...................53 24-Hour Towing Assistance .......
5
5
Disabled Vehicle ............65
Recreational ..............54
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome . . . 54
Trailer Towing Trailer and Tongue Weight .......53
Trailer Weight ...............53
Transmission Fluid ...................71
Turn Signals ................21
Uconnect™ Phone .............43
USBPort .................42
Voice Command ..............47
Washers, Windshield ............21
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care .......80
Wind Buffeting ..............29
Windows,ExpressDown ..........8
Windshield Washers ............21
Windshield Wipers .............21
INDEX
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