engine oil CHRYSLER 300 2019 Owner's Manual

The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a
year, preferably in the Fall and Spring. Apply a small
amount of a high quality lubricant, such as Mopar Lock
Cylinder Lubricant directly into the lock cylinder.
Windshield Wiper Blades
Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the
windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a
mild nonabrasive cleaner. This will remove accumulations
of salt or road film.
Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods may
cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use washer
fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt from a
dry windshield.
Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from
the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with
petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.NOTE:
Life expectancy of wiper blades varies depending
on geographical area and frequency of use. Poor perfor-
mance of blades may be present with chattering, marks,
water lines or wet spots. If any of these conditions are
present, clean the wiper blades or replace as necessary.Wiper Blade Removal/Installation
CAUTION!
Do not allow the wiper arm to spring back against the
glass without the wiper blade in place or the glass may
be damaged.
1. Lift the wiper arm to raise the wiper blade off of the glass, until the wiper arm is in the full up position.
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have an authorized technician inspect the complete ex-
haust system and adjacent body areas for broken, dam-
aged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams or
loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep into
the passenger compartment. In addition, have the exhaust
system inspected each time the vehicle is raised for lubri-
cation or oil change. Replace as required.
WARNING!
•Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon
monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.
Breathing it can make you unconscious and can
eventually poison you. To avoid breathing CO, refer
to “Safety Tips” in “Safety” for further information.
• A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you park over
materials that can burn. Such materials might be
grass or leaves coming into contact with your exhaust
system. Do not park or operate your vehicle in areas
where your exhaust system can contact anything that
can burn.
CAUTION!
• The catalytic converter requires the use of unleaded
fuel only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the effective-
ness of the catalyst as an emissions control device
and may seriously reduce engine performance and
cause serious damage to the engine.
• Damage to the catalytic converter can result if your
vehicle is not kept in proper operating condition. In
the event of engine malfunction, particularly involv-
ing engine misfire or other apparent loss of perfor-
mance, have your vehicle serviced promptly. Contin-
ued operation of your vehicle with a severe
malfunction could cause the converter to overheat,
resulting in possible damage to the converter and
vehicle.
Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic converter
will not require maintenance. However, it is important to
keep the engine properly tuned to assure proper catalyst
operation and prevent possible catalyst damage.
NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control sys-
tems can result in civil penalties being assessed against
you.
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Add enough fluid to bring the level up to the requirements
described on the brake fluid reservoir. With disc brakes,
fluid level can be expected to fall as the brake pads wear.
However, low fluid level may be caused by a leak and a
checkup may be needed.
Use only brake fluid that has been recommended by the
manufacturer, and has been kept in a tightly closed con-
tainer to avoid contamination from foreign matter or
moisture.
Refer to “Fluids And Lubricants” in “Technical Specifica-
tions” for further information.
WARNING!
•Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid.
Refer to “Fluids And Lubricants” in “Technical
Specifications” for further information. Using the
wrong type of brake fluid can severely damage your
brake system and/or impair its performance. The
proper type of brake fluid for your vehicle is also
identified on the original factory installed hydraulic
master cylinder reservoir.
(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•To avoid contamination from foreign matter or mois-
ture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has been
in a tightly closed container. Keep the master cylin-
der reservoir cap secured at all times. Brake fluid in
a open container absorbs moisture from the air
resulting in a lower boiling point. This may cause it
to boil unexpectedly during hard or prolonged brak-
ing, resulting in sudden brake failure. This could
result in a collision.
• Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in
spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts, causing the
brake fluid to catch fire. Brake fluid can also damage
painted and vinyl surfaces, care should be taken to
avoid its contact with these surfaces.
• Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contaminate
the brake fluid. Brake seal components could be
damaged, causing partial or complete brake failure.
This could result in a collision.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
CONTENTS
IDENTIFICATION DATA ...................405
▫ Vehicle Identification Number .............405
 BRAKE SYSTEM ....................... .405
 WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . .406
▫ Torque Specifications ....................406
 FUEL REQUIREMENTS ...................407
▫ 3.6L Engine .......................... .407
▫ 5.7L Engine ......................... .408
▫ Reformulated Gasoline ..................408
▫ Materials Added To Fuel .................408
▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ...............409
▫ Do Not Use E-85 In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles . . . .409
▫ CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications ......409▫
MMT In Gasoline ...................... .410
▫ Fuel System Cautions ....................410
▫ Carbon Monoxide Warnings ...............411
 FLEXIBLE FUEL (3.6L ENGINE ONLY) ........411
▫ E-85 General Information .................411
▫ Ethanol Fuel (E-85) ......................411
▫ Fuel Requirements .....................412
▫ Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles
(E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles ..............412
▫ Starting ............................ .413
▫ Cruising Range ....................... .413
▫ Replacement Parts ..................... .413
▫ Maintenance ......................... .413
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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.
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/BoltTorque **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.
Tighten the lug nuts/bolts in a star pattern until each
nut/bolt has been tightened twice. Ensure that the socket is
fully engaged on the lug nut/bolt (do not insert it half-
way).
NOTE:
If in doubt about the correct tightness, have them
checked with a torque wrench by your authorized dealer or
service station.
Wheel Mounting Surface
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WARNING!
Ethanol vapors are extremely flammable and could
cause serious personal injury. Never have any smoking
materials lit or products that can cause spark in or near
the vehicle when removing the fuel filler tube cap (gas
cap) or filling the tank. Do not use E-85 as a cleaning
agent and never use it near an open flame.
Fuel Requirements
If your vehicle is E-85 compatible, it will operate on
unleaded gasoline with any octane rating greater than 87
(R+M)/2, or solely E-85 fuel, or any mixture of these fuels.
For best results, avoid fueling patterns alternating be-
tween E-85 and unleaded gasoline.
When switching fuel types:
•Add 5 gallons (19 liters) or more when refueling.
• Drive the vehicle immediately after refueling for at least
5 miles (8 km).
Observing these precautions will avoid possible hard start-
ing and/or driveability problems during warm up. 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.
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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
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 equivalent)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.
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FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
Engine
ComponentFluid, 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.
Spark Plugs We recommend you use Mopar Spark Plugs.
Fuel Selection – 3.6L Engine 87 Octane, 0-15% Ethanol.
Fuel Selection – 3.6L Flex Fuel (E-85) Engine 87 Octane, Up to 85% Ethanol.
Fuel Selection – 5.7L Engine 89 Octane Recommended – 87 Octane Acceptable, 0-15%
Ethanol.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 415

Brightness, Interior Lights.....................73
Bulb Replacement ......................... .305
Bulbs, Light .......................... .215, 305
Camera, Rear ............................ .279
Capacities, Fluid .......................... .414
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) ........................ .348, 354
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) .................367
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................212, 411
Cargo Vehicle Loading ......................... .285
Cargo Area Cover ...........................97
Cargo Compartment .........................97
Car Washes .............................. .398
Cellular Phone ........................... .448
Certification Label ......................... .285
Chains, Tire ............................. .394
Changing A Flat Tire ....................... .373
Charging Wireless ...............................116
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................... .375
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . . .143
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............212
Checks, Safety ............................ .212Child Restraint
........................... .197
Child Restraints Booster Seats ........................... .200
Child Seat Installation .....................208
How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt ........206
Infant And Child Restraints .................199
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......202
Older Children And Child Restraints ...........199
Seating Positions ........................ .201
Child Safety Locks ..........................43
Clean Air Gasoline ........................ .408
Cleaning Wheels ............................... .393
Climate Control ......................... .78, 79
Automatic ..............................79
Coin Holder ............................. .107
Cold

Weather Operation ..................... .224
Compact Spare Tire ........................ .391
Console Floor ................................ .107
Contract, Service .......................... .468
Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ............367
Cooling System ........................... .364
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .................366
Coolant Level ....................... .365, 368
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Cooling Capacity........................ .414
Disposal Of Used Coolant ..................367
Drain, Flush, And Refill ....................365
Inspection ............................. .368
Points To Remember ..................... .368
Pressure Cap ........................... .367
Radiator Cap .......................... .367
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .......365, 414, 415
Corrosion Protection ....................... .398
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ..............241, 244
Cruise Light .......................... .140, 141
Cupholders .............................. .109
Customer Assistance ....................... .466
Cybersecurity ............................ .422
Daytime Running Lights ......................67
Dealer Service ............................ .352
Deck Lid Power Release ...........................95
Defroster, Windshield ....................... .213
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ....................76
Diagnostic System, Onboard ...................142
Dimmer Switch Headlight ...............................67 Dipsticks
Oil (Engine) ........................... .350
Disabled Vehicle Towing .....................336
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .................367
Do Not Disturb ........................... .460
Door Ajar ............................... .133
Door Ajar Light ........................... .133
Door Locks Automatic ..............................43
Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors .......43
Doors ....................................37
Drag And Drop Menu ...................... .421
Driver ’s Seat Back Tilt ........................44
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ................................ .297
E-85 Fuel ................................411
Electric Brake Control System ..................147
Anti-Lock

Brake System ....................146
Electronic Roll Mitigation ...............148, 155
Electric Remote Mirrors .......................62
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) .......312
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) .........24112
INDEX 475