engine overheat CHRYSLER 300 SRT 2010 1.G User Guide

NOTE:Mixing engine coolant (antifreeze) types will
decrease the life of the engine coolant (antifreeze) and
will require more frequent coolant changes.
Cooling System Pressure Cap
The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of engine
coolant (antifreeze), and to ensure that engine coolant
(antifreeze) will return to the radiator from the coolant
recovery bottle.
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 pre-
caution. Never add engine coolant (antifreeze)
when the engine is overheated. Do not loosen or
remove the cap to cool an overheated 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.
•Do not use a pressure cap other than the one
specified for your vehicle. Personal injury or en-
gine damage may result.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 385

Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 360
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............... 386
Engine Oil ........................... 372
Door Locks ............................. 27
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 29
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 164
Driving On Slippery Surfaces ................... 290
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ 291
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System™) .... 258
Electric Rear Window Defrost ............... 181
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 92
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 174
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 300
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 155
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ............ 302Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light
...... 195
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 199
Emergency Deck Lid Release ................ 42
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............... 359
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 344
Jump Starting ......................... 355
Overheating .......................... 344
Towing ............................. 360
Emergency Trunk Release ................... 42
Emission Control System Maintenance ......367,416
Engine ............................... 365
Air Cleaner .......................... 372
Block Heater ......................... 280
Break-In Recommendations ................ 78
Checking Oil Level ..................... 370
Compartment ......................... 365
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................. 382,413
Cooling ............................. 382
448 INDEX

Exhaust Gas Caution.................. 80,337
Fails to Start .......................... 278
Flooded, Starting ...................... 278
Fuel Requirements ..................... 333
Jump Starting ......................... 355
Oil ........................... 370,412,413
Oil Change Interval .................... 370
Oil Filler Cap ......................... 371
Oil Filter ............................ 372
Oil Filter Disposal ..................... 372
Oil Selection ....................... 371,412
Oil Synthetic ......................... 371
Overheating .......................... 344
Starting ............................. 275
Temperature Gauge .................... 193
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... 371
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 63
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 19
Ethanol ............................... 334 Exhaust Gas Caution
................... 80,337
Exhaust System ....................... 80,379
Exterior Folding Mirrors ................... 91
Exterior Lighting ........................ 141
Exterior Lights .......................... 83
Filler Location Fuel ...................... 337
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... 372
Air Conditioning .................... 269,376
Engine Oil ........................ 372,413
Engine Oil Disposal .................... 372
Flashers Hazard Warning ....................... 344
Turn Signal ...................... 83,145,189
Flash-To-Pass ........................... 146
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 278
Floor Console .......................... 178
Fluid, Brake ........................... 414
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INDEX 449

Oil Filter, Change........................ 372
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... 372
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............366,367
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ........... 164
Operating Precautions .................... 366
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 4
Outside Rearview Mirrors .................. 91
Overhead Console ....................... 163
Overheating, Engine ...................... 344
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,439
Paint Care ............................. 392
Panic Alarm ............................ 22
Park Sense System, Rear ................... 158
Parking Brake .......................... 295
Passing Light ........................... 146
Passive Entry ........................... 32
Pedals, Adjustable ....................... 153
Personal Settings ........................ 216 Pets
.................................. 78
Phone, Cellular .......................... 93
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™) .............. 93
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 313
Power Brakes .............................. 297
Deck Lid Release ....................... 40
Distribution Center (Fuses) ............... 400
Door Locks ........................... 28
Mirrors .............................. 92
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .......... 174
Seats ............................... 128
Steering .......................... 293,294
Sunroof ............................. 171
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column .......... 152
Windows ............................. 37
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 414
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 53
456 INDEX