fuel CHRYSLER 300 2014 2.G Workshop Manual

ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Oil – 5.7L Engine We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 En-
gine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Mate-rial Standard MS-6395 such as MOPAR®, Pennzoil®, and Shell Helix®. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil Filter MOPAR® Engine Oil Filter or equivalent.
Spark Plugs – 3.6L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR® Spark Plugs
(Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm]).
Spark Plugs – 5.7L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR® Spark Plugs
(Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm]).
Fuel Selection – 3.6L Engine 87 Octane.
Fuel Selection – 5.7L Engine 87 Octane Acceptable – 89 Octane Recommended.
568 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change
indicator system. The oil change indicator system will
remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change
indicator message will illuminate. This means that ser-
vice is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions
such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or
cold ambient temperatures, and E85 fuel usage will
influence when the “Change Oil” or “Oil Change Re-
quired” message is displayed. Severe Operating Condi-
tions can cause the change oil message to illuminate as
early as 3,500 miles (5,600 km) since last reset. Have your
vehicle serviced as soon as possible, within the next 500
miles (805 km).On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
equipped vehicles, “Oil Change Required” will be dis-
played in the EVIC and a single chime will sound,
indicating that an oil change is necessary.
On Non-EVIC equipped vehicles, “Change Oil” will flash
in the instrument cluster odometer and a single chime
will sound, indicating that an oil change is necessary.
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a
scheduled oil change is performed by someone other
than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” for further information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve months,
whichever comes first.
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S572 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

About Your Brakes....................... .400
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ................403
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . .220
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ............533
Adding Fuel ............................ .459
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... .527
Additives, Fuel .......................... .454
Adjustable Pedals ........................ .214
Airbag ..................................59
Airbag Deployment ........................71
Airbag Light .............................67
Airbag Maintenance ........................72
Airbag, Side ..............................63
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ................63
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .521
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................523
Air Conditioning Filter .....................360
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................523
Air Conditioning System ....................357 Air Pressure, Tires
........................ .427
Alarm Arm The System ........................19
Alarm Light ............................ .309
Alarm, Panic .............................24
Alarm (Security Alarm) ......................18
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................18
All Wheel Drive (AWD) .....................395
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..................532
Disposal ............................. .534
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................403
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................309
Appearance Care ........................ .542
Arming System (Security Alarm) ...............18
Assist, Hill Start ......................... .410
Auto Down Power Windows ..................40
Automatic Door Locks ......................32
Automatic Headlights ..................... .195
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Climate Control......................... .351
Clock ................................. .346
Coin Holder ............................ .288
Cold Weather Operation ....................369
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............350
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .432
Computer, Trip/Travel ..................... .327
Connector UCI................................ .347
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ..........347
Conserving Fuel ......................... .325
Console, Floor .......................... .288
Contract, Service ......................... .583
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........534
Cooling System .......................... .530
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............533
Coolant Capacity ...................... .566
Coolant Level ......................... .531
Disposal of Used Coolant .................534 Drain, Flush, and Refill
...................531
Inspection ........................... .535
Points to Remember .....................535
Pressure Cap ......................... .534
Radiator Cap ......................... .534
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .............532
Corrosion Protection ...................... .542
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ................220
Cupholders ............................ .283
Customer Assistance ...................... .581
Customer Programmable Features .............330
Data Recorder, Event .......................74
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights .............205
Daytime Running Lights ....................198
Dealer Service ........................... .515
Deck Lid, Emergency Release .................44
Deck Lid, Power Release .....................42
Defr

oster, Rear Window .....................294
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INDEX 593

Defroster, Windshield..................... .101
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................206
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................513
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...................201
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) .......................... .517
Disabled Vehicle Towing ....................504
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................534
Door Locks Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors ......33
Door Locks ............................23
KeyFob...............................30
Key Fob Emergency Key ...................25
Remote ...............................30
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................30
Door Locks, Automatic ......................32 Driving
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .397
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy ......325
E-85 Fuel .............................. .456
Electrical Power Outlets .....................279
Electric Rear Window Defrost .................294
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................115
Electronic Brake Control System ...............405
Anti-Lock Brake System ..................405
Brake Assist System .....................406
Traction Control System ...................405
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ......548
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........216
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............407
Electronic Vehicle Information Center Instrument Cluster Display .................29
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......313
594 INDEX

Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . . .313
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Setup Menu.......................... .313
EVIC Display ......................... .316
EVIC Messages ........................ .313
Remote Start ...........................29
Emergency Deck Lid Release ..................44
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................498
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................481
Jacking .............................. .484
Jump Starting ......................... .494
Overheating .......................... .481
Towing ............................. .504
Emergency Trunk Release ....................44
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........513
Engine ................................ .512
Air Cleaner .......................... .521
Block Heater ......................... .371Break-In Recommendations
.................98
Checking Oil Level ..................... .517
Compartment ..........................511
Compartment Identification ................511
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................531
Cooling ............................. .530
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................100
Fails to Start .......................... .369
Flooded, Starting ...................... .369
Fuel Requirements ..................... .451
Jump Starting ......................... .494
Oil................................. .517
Oil Change Interval ..................... .324
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .519
Oil Selection .......................... .518
Oil Synthetic ......................... .520
Overheating .......................... .481
Starting ............................. .366
Temperature Gauge ..................... .312
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INDEX 595

Engine Oil Viscosity...................... .519
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ...................519
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............70
Entry System, Illuminated ....................21
Ethanol ............................... .452
Event Data Recorder ........................74
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................... .100
Exhaust System .......................... .100
Exterior Folding Mirrors ....................113
Exterior Lighting ......................... .194
Exterior Lights .......................... .103
Filler Location Fuel ....................... .308
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .521
Air Conditioning ...................... .360
Engine Oil ........................... .520
Engine Oil Disposal .....................520 Flashers
Hazard Warning ....................... .481
Turn Signal .......................... .103
Flash-To-Pass ........................... .201
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ........................ .458
Engine Oil ........................... .457
Fuel Requirements ..................... .456
Maintenance .......................... .459
Replacement Parts ...................... .458
Starting ............................. .458
Flooded Engine Starting ....................369
Floor Console ........................... .288
Fluid, Brake ............................ .569
Fluid Capacities ......................... .566
Fluid Leaks ............................ .103
Fluid Level Checks ....................... .542
Automatic Transmission ..................540
Brake ............................... .537
596 INDEX

Cooling System........................ .531
Engine Oil ........................... .517
Transfer Case ......................... .541
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ...........567
Fog Lights ............................. .198
Folding Rear Seat ........................ .186
Forward Collision Warning ..................245
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................498
Fuel .................................. .451
Additives ............................ .454
Clean Air ............................ .452
Conserving ........................... .325
Ethanol ............................. .452
Filler Door (Gas Cap) ....................308
Gasoline ............................. .451
Gauge .............................. .308
Light ............................... .319
Materials Added ....................... .454
Methanol ............................ .452Octane Rating
......................... .451
Requirements ......................... .451
Saver Mode .......................... .325
Specifications ......................... .567
Tank Capacity ......................... .566
Fuel, Flexible ........................... .456
Fuel Optimizer .......................... .325
Fuel Saver ............................. .325
Fuses ................................. .548
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ............262
Gasoline, Clean Air ....................... .452
Gasoline (Fuel) .......................... .451
Conserving ........................... .325
Gasoline, Reformulated .....................452
Gauges Coolant Temperature .....................312
Fuel ................................ .308
Speedometer ......................... .308
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INDEX 597

Illuminated Entry........................21
Instrument Cluster ..................... .194
Intensity Control ....................... .204
Interior ............................. .203
License ............................. .564
Lights On Reminder .....................198
Low Fuel ............................ .319
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........307
Map Reading ......................... .201
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ...........205
Passing ............................. .201
Reading ............................. .201
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .312
Security Alarm ........................ .309
Service .............................. .560
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . .307
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............305
Traction Control ....................... .413
Turn Signal .......................... .103Vanity Mirror
..........................116
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ......304
Loading Vehicle ......................... .462
Capacities ........................... .464
Tires ............................... .421
Load Leveling System ..................... .297
Locks ..................................30
Automatic Door .........................32
Auto Unlock ...........................33
Child Protection .........................33
Door .................................30
Power Door ............................31
Low Tire Pressure System ...................440
Lubrication, Body ........................ .526
Lug Nuts .............................. .482
Maintenance Free Battery ....................521
Maintenance Procedures ....................516
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .572
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Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine).......307
Manual, Service ......................... .586
Master Cylinder (Brakes) ....................537
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ...............188
Memory Seat ........................... .188
Memory Seats and Radio ....................188
Methanol .............................. .452
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... .327
Mirrors ................................112
Electric Powered ........................115
Electric Remote .........................115
Exterior Folding ........................113
Heated ...............................116
Outside ..............................113
Vanity ...............................116
Mode Fuel Saver ........................... .325
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................440Mopar Parts
............................ .515
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .452
Multi-Function Control Lever .................200
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................98
Occupant Restraints ........................45
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ..................63
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ................451
Odometer .............................. .304
Oil Change Indicator ...................... .305
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..................305
Oil, Engine ............................. .517
Capacity ............................ .566
Change Interval ....................... .324
Checking ............................ .517
Dipstick ............................. .517
Disposal ............................. .520
Filter ............................... .520
602 INDEX