automatic transmission fluid CHRYSLER 300 SRT 2014 2.G Owners Manual

•Transmission Temperature Warning Telltale
This telltale indicates that the transmission
fluid temperature is running hot. This may
occur with severe usage, such as trailer towing.
If this telltale turns on, safely pull over and
stop the vehicle. Then, shift the transmission into NEU-
TRAL and run the engine at idle or faster until the light
turns off.
CAUTION!
Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera-
ture Warning Telltale illuminated will eventually
cause severe transmission damage or transmission
failure.
WARNING!
If the Transmission Temperature Warning Telltale is
illuminated and you continue operating the vehicle,
in some circumstances you could cause the fluid to
boil over, come in contact with hot engine or exhaust
components and cause a fire.
• Electric Power Steering Malfunction
This telltale is on when the Electric Power
Steering is not operating and needs service.
Gear Shift Indicator (GSI) — If Equipped
The Gear Shift Indicator (GSI) system is enabled on
vehicles with a manual transmission, or when a vehicle
with an automatic transmission is in manual shift mode.
The GSI provides the driver with a visual indication
within the EVIC when the recommended gear shift point
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CONTENTS
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.4L ..........483
 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II . .484
 EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS ......................... .484
 REPLACEMENT PARTS ..................486
 DEALER SERVICE ..................... .486
 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ...........487
▫ Engine Oil ......................... .487
▫ Engine Oil Filter ..................... .489
▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ................490 ▫
Maintenance-Free Battery ...............490
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance .............492
▫ A/C Air Filter ...................... .493
▫ Body Lubrication .....................495
▫ Windshield Wiper Blades ...............496
▫ Adding Washer Fluid ..................496
▫ Exhaust System ..................... .497
▫ Cooling System ..................... .499
▫ Brake System ....................... .506
▫ Automatic Transmission ................508
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•To avoid contamination from foreign matter or
moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that has
been in a tightly closed container. Keep the master
cylinder 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 pro-
longed braking, 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.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•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.
Use only brake fluid that has been in a tightly closed
container to avoid contamination from foreign matter or
moisture.
Automatic Transmission
Selection Of Lubricant
It is important to use the proper transmission fluid to
ensure optimum transmission performance and life. Use
only the manufacturer ’s specified transmission fluid.
Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in this
section for fluid specifications. It is important to maintain
the transmission fluid at the correct level using the
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recommended fluid. No chemical flushes should be used
in any transmission; only the approved lubricant should
be used.
CAUTION!
Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac-
turer ’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration
in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter
shudder, and will require more frequent fluid and
filter changes. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and
Genuine Parts” in this section for fluid specifica-
tions.
Special Additives
The manufacturer strongly recommends against using
any special additives in the transmission.Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered
product and its performance may be impaired by supple-
mental additives. Therefore, do not add any fluid addi-
tives to the transmission. The only exception to this
policy is the use of special dyes for diagnosing fluid
leaks. Avoid using transmission sealers as they may
adversely affect seals.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as
the chemicals can damage your transmission compo-
nents. Such damage is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Fluid Level Check
The fluid level is preset at the factory and does not
require adjustment under normal operating conditions.
Routine fluid level checks are not required, therefore the
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Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission Use only ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid. Fail-
ure to use ATF+4® fluid may affect the function or
performance of your transmission. We recommend
MOPAR® ATF+4® fluid.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR® DOT 3 brake fluid. If
DOT 3 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is
acceptable.
Power Steering Reservoir We recommend you use MOPAR® Power Steering Fluid
+ 4, or MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic Transmission
Fluid.
Rear Axle We recommend you use MOPAR® Synthetic Gear Lu-
bricant SAE 75W–90 (API GL-5) in addition to MOPAR®
Friction Modifier — Hypoid Gear Additive).
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54,000 Miles (90,000 km) or
54 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ Inspect the rear axle fluid.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
60,000 Miles (100,000 km) or 60 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.
❏ Inspect the brake linings, and replace if necessary.
❏ Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.
❏ Inspect the CV joints.
❏ Inspect the exhaust system.
❏ Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter if using your vehicle for any of
the following: police, taxi, fleet, or other severe usage.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all
parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
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114,000 Miles (190,000 km) or
114 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
120,000 Miles (200,000 km) or 120 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.
❏ Inspect the brake linings, and replace if necessary.
❏ Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.
❏ Inspect the CV joints.
❏ Inspect the exhaust system.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all
parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
❏ Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter.
❏ Flush and replace the engine coolant at 120 months or 150,000 miles (240 000 km)
whichever comes first.
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Automatic Oil Change Indicator...............323
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........362
Automatic Transmission ....................379
Adding Fluid ......................... .510
Fluid and Filter Changes ..................510
Fluid Change ......................... .510
Fluid Level Check ...................... .508
Fluid Type ........................... .536
Special Additives ...................... .509
Auto Unlock, Doors ........................32
Auto Up Power Windows ....................40
Axle Fluid ............................. .536
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) .................536
Battery ................................ .490
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........24
Location ............................. .490
Remote Battery Replacement ................24
Transmitter Battery Replacement .............24Belts, Seat
...............................49
Bluetooth® Connecting To A Particular Mobile Phone Or Audio
Device After Pairing .....................136
Connect Or Disconnect Link Between the
Uconnect® Phone And Mobile Phone .........152
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................495
B-Pillar Location ......................... .418
Brake Assist System ...................... .403
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............402
Brake Fluid ............................ .536
Brake, Parking .......................... .397
Brake System ........................... .506
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... .400
Fluid Check .......................... .506
Master Cylinder ....................... .506
Parking ............................. .397
Warning Light ........................ .309
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................379
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Exterior Lights.......................... .104
Filler Location Fuel ....................... .307
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .490
Air Conditioning ...................... .365
Engine Oil ........................... .489
Engine Oil Disposal .....................489
Flashers Hazard Warning ....................... .458
Turn Signal .......................... .104
Flash-To-Pass ........................... .202
Flooded Engine Starting ....................374
Floor Console ........................... .291
Fluid, Brake ............................ .536
Fluid Capacities ......................... .534
Fluid Leaks ............................ .104
Fluid Level Checks ....................... .510
Automatic Transmission ..................509 Brake
............................... .506
Cooling System ........................ .500
Engine Oil ........................... .487
Power Steering ........................ .396
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ...........535
Fog Lights ............................. .199
Folding Rear Seat ........................ .187
Forward Collision Warning ..................247
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................475
Fuel .................................. .445
Additives ............................ .447
Clean Air ............................ .445
Conserving ........................... .324
Ethanol ............................. .446
Filler Door (Gas Cap) ....................307
Gasoline ............................. .445
Gauge .............................. .307
Light ............................... .318
Materials
Added....................... .447
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Tire Safety Information.....................412
To Open Hood .......................... .193
Towing ............................... .455
Behind a Motorhome .....................455
Recreational .......................... .455
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome ...........455
Traction ............................... .392
Traction Control ......................... .402
Trailer Towing .......................... .455
Transmission Automatic ........................... .377
Fluid ............................... .508
Maintenance .......................... .508
Shifting ............................. .377
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry). . .24
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . . .21
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) .........21
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .431
Trip Odometer .......................... .303Trunk Lid (Deck Lid)
.......................43
Trunk Release, Emergency ....................44
Trunk Release Remote Control .................43
Turn Signals ............................ .201
UCI Connector .......................... .351
Uconnect® Advanced Phone Connectivity ..............152
Customer Programmable Features ...........344
Operation ............................ .130
Phone Call Features .....................142
Phone Features ........................ .147
Screen Activated Features .................332
Things You Should Know About Your
Uconnect® Phone ...................... .153
Uconnect® Settings .......................23
Uconnect® Phone ........................ .127
Uconnect® Settings .........................22
Customer Programmable Features ............34
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