engine overheat CHRYSLER 300 M 2004 1.G User Guide

Higher concentrations (not to exceed 70%) may be used if
temperatures below -37°F (-38°C) are anticipated.
Use only high purity water such as distilled or deionized
water when mixing the water/antifreeze solution. The
use of lower quality water will reduce the amount of
corrosion protection in the engine cooling system.
NOTE:Mixing coolant types will decrease the life of the
engine coolant and will require more frequent engine
coolant changes.
Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main-
tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac-
cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where
the vehicle is operated.
Cooling System Pressure Cap
The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of
coolant, and to insure that coolant will return to the
radiator from the coolant reserve tank.
The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any
accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces.
WARNING!
The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on the
cooling system pressure cap are a safety precaution.
Never add coolant when the engine is overheated.
Do not loosen or remove the cap to cool an over-
heated engine. Heat causes pressure to build up in
the cooling system. To prevent scalding or injury, do
not remove the pressure cap while the system is hot
or under pressure.
WARNING!
Do not use a pressure cap other than the one speci-
fied for your vehicle. Personal injury or engine
damage may result.
216 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Disabled Vehicle Towing................. 193
Disposal
Antifreeze........................... 215
Engine Oil.......................... 205
Door Ajar............................. 114
Door Ajar Light........................ 114
Door Locks..........................14,15
Door Locks, Automatic................... 16
Door Locks, Central...................... 15
Door Opener, Garage...................75,80
Drive Belts............................ 205
Drive Shaft Universal Joints............... 211
Driver’s Seat Glide Feature................ 58
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................. 191
With an Automatic Transaxle............ 157
With an Automatic Transmission.......... 157
Electric Remote Mirrors................... 55
Electronic Speed Control.................. 71
Electronic Vehicle Information Center......... 88
Emergency Flashers..................... 182
Emission Control System Maintenance . 199,207,240Engine
Air Cleaner Filter..................... 206
Block Heater......................... 157
Break-In Recommendations............... 47
Checking Oil Level.................... 201
Compartment........................ 197
Cooling.......................... 114,214
Fails to Start......................... 156
Oil ............................. 113,201
Oil Change Interval................... 202
Oil Selection......................... 203
Oil Synthetic......................... 204
Overheating...................... 114,182
Timing Belt.......................... 207
Entry System, Illuminated................. 14
Exhaust Gas Caution..................47,214
Exhaust System........................ 213
Exterior Lights.......................66,230
Filler Location Fuel..................... 113
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 206
Automatic Transaxle................... 223
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Malfunction Indicator Light............ 115,199
Manual, Service........................ 261
Memory Feature........................ 60
Memory Seat........................... 21
Mini-Trip Computer...................... 98
Mirrors............................... 54
Automatic Dimming.................... 54
Electric Remote....................... 55
Outside............................. 56
Rearview............................ 54
Vanity.............................. 57
Monitor, Tire Pressure System...........89,166
Mopar Parts........................200,259
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 68
Navigation System...................... 136
Occupant Restraints...................... 27
Odometer............................. 116
Trip ............................... 116
Oil, Engine........................... 201
Change Interval...................... 202
Checking........................... 201Dipstick............................ 201
Disposal............................ 205
Filter.............................. 205
Identification Logo.................... 204
Materials Added to.................... 204
Quality............................. 204
Recommendation..................... 203
Synthetic........................... 204
Onboard Diagnostic System............198,199
Opener, Garage Door...................75,80
Operator Manuals........................ 4
Overhead Console....................74,102
Overhead Travel Information Center......... 102
Overheating, Engine..................... 182
Owner’s Manual......................4,261
Paint Care............................ 223
Paint Damage......................... 223
Panic Alarm........................... 20
Parking Brake......................... 161
Parking On Hill........................ 161
Passing Light........................... 68
Pencil Holder.......................... 53
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