CHRYSLER 300 2016 2.G Owners Manual

5. While holding the locking tab in the disengagedposition, pull the tether strap to rotate the lever up and
rearward, until it locks in place in the vertical position.
The vehicle is now out of PARK and can be moved.
Release the parking brake only when the vehicle is
securely connected to a tow vehicle. To Reset The Manual Park Release:
1. Push the latch (at the base of the lever, on the rear side)
rearward (away from the lever) to unlatch the lever.
2. Rotate the Manual Park Release lever forward and down, to its original position, until the locking tab
snaps into place to secure the lever.
3. Pull up gently on the tether strap to confirm that the lever is locked in its stowed position.
4. Tuck the tether strap into the base of the console. Reinstall the console storage bin.
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
This section describes procedures for towing a disabled
vehicle using a commercial towing service.
Tether Strap Location
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Towing Condition Wheels OFF The Ground RWD MODELSAWD MODELS
Flat Tow NONEIf transmission is operable:
• Transmission in NEU-
TRAL
• 30 mph (48 km/h) max
speed
• 30 miles (48 km) max
distance NOT ALLOWED
Wheel Lift or Dolly Tow Front
NOT RECOMMENDED
(but, if used, same limita- tions as above) NOT ALLOWED
Rear NOT RECOMMENDED NOT RECOMMENDED,
but, if used:
•Ignition in ON/RUN
position
• Transmission in NEU-
TRAL (NOT in Park)
Flatbed ALL BEST METHOD BEST METHOD
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Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent
damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other
equipment designed for this purpose, following equip-
ment manufacturer ’s instructions. Use of safety chains is
mandatory. Attach a tow bar or other towing device to
main structural members of the vehicle, not to bumpers
or associated brackets. State and local laws regarding
vehicles under tow must be observed.
If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.)
while being towed, the ignition must be in the ON/RUN
position, not the ACC position.
If the key fob is unavailable, or the vehicle’s battery is
discharged, refer toManual Park Release in this section
for instructions on shifting the transmission out of PARK
for towing.CAUTION!
• DO NOT use sling-type equipment when towing.
Vehicle damage may occur.
• When securing the vehicle to a flatbed truck, do not
attach to front or rear suspension components.
Damage to your vehicle may result from improper
towing.
• The manufacturer does not recommend towing this
vehicle using a tow dolly. Vehicle damage may
occur.
All Wheel Drive (AWD) Models
The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with
all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed.
If the transmission and drivetrain are operable, AWD
models can also be towed with the ignition in the
ON/RUN position, the transmission in NEUTRAL (not
in PARK!), and the rear wheels OFF the ground with no
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limitation on speed or distance. Since the ignition MUST
be in the ON/RUN position to tow in this manner, AWD
vehicles must be towed with ALL FOUR wheels OFF the
ground (e.g. on a flatbed truck) if the Key Fob is
unavailable.
CAUTION!
•Towing this vehicle using any other method can
cause severe transmission and/or transfer case dam-
age.
• Damage from improper towing is not covered un-
der the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) Models
The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with
all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed. If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmis-
sion is operable, this vehicle may be flat towed (with all
four wheels on the ground) under the following condi-
tions:
•
The transmission must be in NEUTRAL. Refer to
Manual Park Release in this section for instructions
on shifting the transmission to NEUTRAL when the
engine is off.
• The towing speed must not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h).
• The towing distance must not exceed 30 miles (48 km).
If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle must be
towed faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or farther than 30
miles (48 km), then the only acceptable method of towing
is with a flatbed truck.
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CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require-
ments can cause severe transmission damage. Dam-
age from improper towing is not covered under the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Without The Key Fob
Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed
with the ignition in the LOCK/OFF position. The only
approved method of towing without the Key Fob is with
a flatbed truck. Proper towing equipment is necessary to
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L ..........508
 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L ..........509
 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II . .510
▫ Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
Cybersecurity ....................... .510
 EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS ..........................511
 REPLACEMENT PARTS ..................513
 DEALER SERVICE ..................... .513
 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ...........514▫
Engine Oil ......................... .514
▫ Engine Oil Filter ..................... .518
▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ................519
▫ Maintenance-Free Battery ...............519
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance .............521
▫ A/C Air Filter ...................... .522
▫ Body Lubrication .....................524
▫ Windshield Wiper Blades ...............525
▫ Adding Washer Fluid ..................525
▫ Exhaust System ..................... .526
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▫Cooling System ..................... .528
▫ Brake System ....................... .534
▫ Automatic Transmission ................536
▫ All Wheel Drive (AWD) — If Equipped .....538
▫ Rear Axle .......................... .539
▫ Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion .......................... .539
 FUSES ............................. .546
▫ Front Power Distribution Center (Fuses) .....547
▫ Rear Power Distribution Center (Fuses) .....552
 VEHICLE STORAGE ....................560
 REPLACEMENT BULBS .................560 
BULB REPLACEMENT ..................563
▫ Low Beam And High Beam Headlamp ......563
▫ Front Turn Signal Lamps ................564
▫ Front Fog Lamp ..................... .565
▫ Front/Rear Side Marker Lamp ............565
▫ Rear Backup Lamp And Turn Signal Lamps . . .565
▫ License Lamp ....................... .565
▫ Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) . . .565
 FLUID CAPACITIES .....................566
▫ Fluid Capacities — 3.6L .................566
▫ Fluid Capacities — 5.7L .................567
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FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE
PARTS ............................. .568
▫ Important Information .................568
▫ Engine — 3.6L ...................... .569▫
Engine — 5.7L ...................... .570
▫ Chassis ........................... .571
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L
1 — Remote Jump Start (Positive Battery Post)
2 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses)
3 — Remote Jump Start (Negative Battery Post)
4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover
5 — Engine Coolant Pressure Cap6 — Engine Coolant Reservoir
7 — Air Cleaner Filter
8 — Engine Oil Fill
9 — Engine Oil Dipstick
10 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
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