oil CHRYSLER 300 2018 Owner's Guide

WARNING!
Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six
years, regardless of the remaining tread. Failure to
follow this warning can result in sudden tire failure.
You could lose control and have a collision resulting in
serious injury or death.
Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little
exposure to light as possible. Protect tires from contact with
oil, grease, and gasoline.
Replacement Tires
The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many
characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for
wear and correct cold tire inflation pressures. The manu-
facturer strongly recommends that you use tires equivalent
to the originals in size, quality and performance when
replacement is needed. Refer to the paragraph on “Tread
Wear Indicators” in this section. Refer to the Tire and
Loading Information placard or the Vehicle Certification
Label for the size designation of your tire. The Load Index
and Speed Symbol for your tire will be found on the
original equipment tire sidewall. See the Tire Sizing Chart example found in the “Tire Safety
Information” section of this manual for more information
relating to the Load Index and Speed Symbol of a tire.
It is recommended to replace the two front tires or two rear
tires as a pair. Replacing just one tire can seriously affect
your vehicle’s handling. If you ever replace a wheel, make
sure that the wheel’s specifications match those of the
original wheels.
It is recommended you contact an authorized tire dealer or
original equipment dealer with any questions you may
have on tire specifications or capability. Failure to use
equivalent replacement tires may adversely affect the
safety, handling, and ride of your vehicle.
WARNING!
•
Do not use a tire, wheel size, load rating, or speed
rating other than that specified for your vehicle.
Some combinations of unapproved tires and wheels
may change suspension dimensions and perfor-
mance characteristics, resulting in changes to steer-
ing, handling, and braking of your vehicle. This can
cause unpredictable handling and stress to steering
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Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are
molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care
must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic.
1. Clean with a wet soft cloth. A mild soap solution may beused, but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive
cleaners. If soap is used, wipe clean with a clean damp
cloth.
2. Dry with a soft cloth.
Leather Parts
Mopar Total Clean is specifically recommended for leather
upholstery.
Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular
cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt can
act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery and
should be removed promptly with a damp cloth. Stubborn
soils can be removed easily with a soft cloth and Mopar
Total Clean. Care should be taken to avoid soaking your
leather upholstery with any liquid. Please do not use
polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, solvents, detergents, or
ammonia-based cleaners to clean your leather upholstery.
Application of a leather conditioner is not required to
maintain the original condition. NOTE:
If equipped with light colored leather, it tends to
show any foreign material, dirt, and fabric dye transfer
more so than darker colors. The leather is designed for easy
cleaning, and FCA recommends Mopar total care leather
cleaner applied on a cloth to clean the leather seats as
needed.
CAUTION!
Do not use Alcohol and Alcohol-based and/or Ketone
based cleaning products to clean leather seats, as
damage to the seat may result.
Glass Surfaces
All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis with
Mopar Glass Cleaner, or any commercial household-type
glass cleaner. Never use an abrasive type cleaner. Use
caution when cleaning the inside rear window equipped
with electric defrosters or windows equipped with radio
antennas. Do not use scrapers or other sharp instruments
that may scratch the elements.
When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray cleaner on the
towel or cloth that you are using. Do not spray cleaner
directly on the mirror.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENTS
IDENTIFICATION DATA ...................403
▫ Vehicle Identification Number .............403
 BRAKE SYSTEM ....................... .403
 WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . .404
▫ Torque Specifications ....................404
 FUEL REQUIREMENTS ...................405
▫ 3.6L Engine .......................... .405
▫ 5.7L Engine .......................... .406
▫ Reformulated Gasoline ..................406
▫ Materials Added To Fuel .................406
▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ...............407
▫ Do Not Use E-85 In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles . . . .408 ▫
CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications ......408
▫ MMT In Gasoline ...................... .408
▫ Fuel System Cautions ....................409
▫ Carbon Monoxide Warnings ...............409
 FLEXIBLE FUEL (3.6L ENGINE ONLY) ........410
▫ E-85 General Information .................410
▫ Ethanol Fuel (E-85) ..................... .410
▫ Fuel Requirements .....................410
▫ Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles
(E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles ..............411
▫ Starting .............................411
▫ Cruising Range ........................411
▫ Replacement Parts ..................... .412
▫ Maintenance ......................... .412
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In the event power assist is lost for any reason (for
example, repeated brake applications with the engine
OFF), the brakes will still function. The effort required to
brake the vehicle will be much greater than that required
with the power system operating.
NOTE:Your vehicle is equipped with a high performance
braking system. The brake pads are a semi-metallic com-
pound, which offer superior fade resistance for consistent
operation. A compromise to using this type of brake pad is
that the brakes may produce more brake dust and may
squeal slightly under certain weather and operating con-
ditions (i.e., during light brake applications). These are
considered normal conditions.
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Proper lug nut/bolt torque is very important to ensure that
the wheel is properly mounted to the vehicle. Any time a
wheel has been removed and reinstalled on the vehicle, the
lug nuts/bolts should be torqued using a properly cali-
brated torque wrench using a high quality six sided (hex)
deep wall socket.
Torque Specifications
Lug Nut/Bolt Torque **Lug Nut/Bolt
Size Lug Nut/Bolt
Socket Size
130 Ft-Lbs (176 N·m) M14 x 1.50 22 mm
**Use only your authorized dealer recommended lug nuts/
bolts and clean or remove any dirt or oil before tightening.
Inspect the wheel mounting surface prior to mounting the
tire and remove any corrosion or loose particles.
Wheel Mounting Surface
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NOTE:
•Use seasonally adjusted E-85 fuel (ASTM D5798). With
non-seasonally adjusted E-85 fuel, hard starting and
rough idle following start up may be experienced even if
the above recommendations are followed, especially
when the ambient temperature is below 32°F (0°C).
• Some additives used in regular gasoline are not fully
compatible with E-85 and may form deposits in your
engine. To eliminate driveability issues that may be
caused by these deposits, a supplemental gasoline addi-
tive, such as Mopar Injector Cleanup or Techron may be
used.
Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles
(E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles
FFV vehicles operated on E-85 require specially formulated
engine oils. These special requirements are included in
Mopar engine oils, and in equivalent oils meeting FCA US
Material Standard MS-6395. It is recommended that engine
oils that are API Certified and meet the requirements of
Material Standard MS-6395 be used. MS-6395 contains
additional requirements, developed during extensive fleet
testing, to provide additional protection to FCA US LLC
engines.
Starting
The characteristics of E-85 fuel make it unsuitable for use
when ambient temperatures fall below 0°F (-18°C). In the
range of 0°F (-18°C) to 32°F (0°C), an increase in the time it
takes for your engine to start may be experienced, and a
deterioration in driveability (sags and/or hesitations) until
the engine is fully warmed up. These issues may be
improved with the use of seasonally adjusted E-85 fuel.
NOTE: Use of the engine block heater (if equipped) may
improve engine start time when using E-85 fuel when the
ambient temperature is less than 32°F (0°C).
Cruising Range
Because E-85 fuel contains less energy per gallon/liter than
gasoline, an increase in fuel consumption will be experi-
enced. The miles per gallon (mpg)/kilometers per liter and
the driving range will decrease by approximately 30%,
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Replacement Parts
All fuel and engine components in your Flexible Fuel
Vehicle (FFV) are designed to be compatible with ethanol.
Ethanol compatible service components are required.
CAUTION!
Replacing fuel system components with non-ethanol
compatible components can damage your vehicle.
Maintenance
CAUTION!
Do not use ethanol mixture greater than 85% in your
vehicle. It will cause difficulty in cold starting and may
affect drivability.
FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S.Metric
Fuel (Approximate)
3.6L Engine (87 Octane, 0-15% Ethanol or up to 85% Ethanol for Flex
Fuel (E-85) Engine) 18.5 Gallons
70 Liters
5.7L Engine (89 Octane Recommended – 87 Octane Acceptable, 0-15%
Ethanol) 18.5 Gallons
70 Liters
Engine Oil With Filter
3.6L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 6 Quarts5.6 Liters
5.7L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 7 Quarts6.6 Liters
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U.S.Metric
Cooling System*
3.6L Engine (Mopar Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile
Formula or equivalent) 10 Quarts
9.5 Liters
5.7L Engine – without Severe Duty II Cooling System (Mopar
Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula or equiva-
lent) 14.5 Quarts
13.9 Liters
5.7L Engine – with Severe Duty II Cooling System (Mopar Antifreeze/
Engine Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) 15 Quarts
14.3 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
Engine
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant We recommend you use Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10
Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive Tech-
nology).
Engine Oil We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine
Oil, meeting the requirements of FCA Material Standard
MS-6395 such as Mopar, Pennzoil, and Shell Helix Ultra.
Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use a Mopar Engine Oil Filter.
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Brightness, Interior Lights.....................70
Bulb Replacement ......................... .304
Bulbs, Light .......................... .212, 304
Camera, Rear ............................ .277
Capacities, Fluid .......................... .412
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) ........................ .346, 352
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) .................365
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................209, 409
Cargo Vehicle Loading ......................... .281
Cargo Area Cover ...........................93
Cargo Compartment .........................93
Car Washes .............................. .397
Cellular Phone ........................... .447
Certification Label ......................... .281
Chains, Tire ............................. .392
Changing A Flat Tire ....................... .371
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................... .373
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . . .137
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............208
Checks, Safety ............................ .208
Child Restraint ........................... .191Child Restraints
Booster Seats ........................... .195
Child Seat Installation .....................205
How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt ........202
Infant And Child Restraints .................193
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......197
Older Children And Child Restraints ...........194
Seating Positions ........................ .196
Child Safety Locks ..........................39
Clean Air Gasoline ........................ .406
Cleaning Wheels ............................... .391
Climate Control ............................75
Automatic ..............................75
Coin Holder ............................. .103
Cold Weather Operation ..................... .220
Compact

Disc (CD) Maintenance ................464
Compact Spare Tire ........................ .389
Console, Floor ............................ .103
Contract, Service .......................... .468
Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ............365
Cooling System ........................... .362
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .................364
Coolant Capacity ........................ .412
Coolant Level ....................... .363, 366
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Disposal Of Used Coolant..................366
Drain, Flush, And Refill ....................363
Inspection ............................. .366
Points To Remember ..................... .366
Pressure Cap ........................... .365
Radiator Cap .......................... .365
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .......363, 412, 413
Corrosion Protection ....................... .396
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ..............236, 239
Cruise Light .......................... .134, 135
Cupholders .............................. .105
Customer Assistance ....................... .466
Cybersecurity ............................ .420
Daytime Running Lights ......................63
Dealer Service ............................ .350
Deck Lid Power Release ...........................91
Defroster, Windshield ....................... .210
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ....................72
Diagnostic System, Onboard ...................136
Dimmer Switch Headlight ...............................63
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) ........................... .348Disable Vehicle Towing
..................... .336
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .................366
Disturb ................................. .460
Door Ajar ............................... .127
Door Ajar Light ........................... .127
Door Locks Automatic ..............................39
Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors .......39
Doors ....................................34
Driver ’s Seat Back Tilt ........................41
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ................................ .293
E-85 Fuel ............................... .410
Electrical Power Outlets ..................... .109
Electric Brake Control System ..................141
Anti-Lock Brake System ....................140
Electr

onic Roll Mitigation ...............142, 149
Electric Remote Mirrors .......................59
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) .......310
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) .........237
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...............143
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light .........127
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Emergency, In Case OfFreeing Vehicle When Stuck .................334
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................298
Jacking ........................... .321, 371
Jump Starting ....................... .328, 329
Towing ............................... .336
Emission Control System Maintenance ............137
Engine .............................. .346, 347
Air Cleaner ............................ .353
Block Heater ........................... .221
Break-In Recommendations .................221
Checking Oil Level ...................... .348
Compartment ....................... .346, 347
Compartment Identification .................346
Coolant (Antifreeze) ...................363, 413
Cooling .............................. .362
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................209, 409
Fails To Start ........................... .220
Flooded, Starting ........................ .220
Fuel Requirements ....................... .405
Jump Starting ....................... .328, 329
Oil ........................... .351, 412, 413
Oil Filler Cap ....................... .346, 352
Oil Filter .............................. .353
Oil Selection ........................ .351, 412Oil Synthetic
........................... .352
Overheating ........................... .331
Starting ........................... .216, 217
Engine Oil Viscosity ........................ .352
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ....................352
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .........188, 338
Ethanol ............................. .407, 410
Exhaust Gas Cautions ....................209, 409
Exhaust System ....................... .209, 360
Exterior Lighting ............................62
Exterior Lights ......................... .62,
212
Filters Air Cleaner ............................ .353
Air Conditioning ..................... .82, 355
Engine Oil ......................... .353, 413
Engine Oil Disposal ...................... .353
Flashers ................................ .298
Hazard Warning ........................ .298
Turn Signals ..................... .67, 135, 212
Flash-To-Pass ..............................64
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ..........................411
Engine Oil .............................411
Fuel Requirements ....................... .410
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