coolant temperature CHRYSLER 300 SRT 2014 2.G User Guide

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• Coolant Temperature
• Oil Temperature
• Transmission Temperature
• Intake Air Temperature
• Oil Pressure
• Battery Voltage
Engine
• When selected, this screen displays miles per hour (mph), horsepower (hp), torque (ft/lb), oilpressure (psi) and gear selector values.
Handling
•When selected, this screen displays peak g-force, instantaneous g-force, steering and yaw angles.
Options
• When selected, this screen allows you to choose a standard or custom display for your SRThome page.
WARNING!
Measurement of vehicle statistics with the Performance Features is intended for off-highway
or off-road use only and should not be done on any public roadways. It is recommended
that these features be used in a controlled environment and within the limits of the law. The
capabilities of the vehicle as measured by the performance pages must never be exploited in
a reckless or dangerous manner, which can jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of others.
Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents.
SUMMER/THREE-SEASON TIRES
• This vehicle may be equipped with wheels and tires to enhance traction in both wet and dryconditions.
• Summer tires are not intended to be driven in snow or on ice.
• Summer tires have significantly reduced grip in temperatures below 50°F (10°C)
• Use summer tires only in sets of four.
NOTE:
Summer tires will not contain the all season designation or mountain/snowflake symbol on the
sidewall of the tire.
WARNING!
Do not use summer tires in snow/ice conditions. You could lose control, resulting in severe injury or
death. Driving too fast for conditions also creates the possibility of loss of vehicle control.
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Vehicles Not Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go™
• Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (Do not start the engine.)
• Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within 10 seconds.
• Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position.
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
• In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking theappropriate action.
• On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, shift the transmission to NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine idle speed.
NOTE:
There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition:
• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
• You can also turn the temperature control to maximum heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a supplement to the radiator and
aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads
HOT (H), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off
until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on HOT (H), and
you hear continuous chimes, turn the engine off immediately, and call for service.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your
radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until the
radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when the
radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage
• The jack and spare tire are both stowed under an access cover in the trunk. Follow these stepsto access the jack and spare tire.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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CAUTION!
• Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than specified Organic Additive Technology(OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine damage and may decrease
corrosion protection. Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant is different
and should not be mixed with Hybrid Organic Additive Technology (HOAT) engine
coolant (antifreeze) or any “globally compatible” coolant (antifreeze). If a non-OAT
engine coolant (antifreeze) is introduced into the cooling system in an emergency, the
cooling system will need to be drained, flushed, and refilled with fresh OAT coolant
(conforming to MS-12106), by an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
• Do not use water alone or alcohol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) products. Do not use
additional rust inhibitors or antirust products, as they may not be compatible with the
radiator engine coolant and may plug the radiator.
• This vehicle has not been designed for use with propylene glycol-based engine coolant
(antifreeze). Use of propylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is not recom-
mended.
E-85 FLEXIBLE FUEL — (3.6L ENGINE ONLY)
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
CAUTION!
Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label or a yellow gas cap can operate on E-85.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change indicator system. The oil change indicator
system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indicator message will illuminate. This
means that service is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions such as frequent short-trips,
trailer tow, extremely hot or cold ambient temperatures, and E85 fuel usage will influence when
the “Change Oil” or “Oil Change Required” message is displayed. Severe Operating Conditions
can cause the change oil message to illuminate as early as 3,500 miles (5,600 km) since last reset.
Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) equipped vehicles, “Oil Change Required”
will be displayed in the EVIC and a single chime will sound, indicating that an oil change is
necessary.
On Non-EVIC equipped vehicles, “Change Oil” will flash in the instrument cluster odometer and
a single chime will sound, indicating that an oil change is necessary.
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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)(Cruise Control) ............29
Adjustable Pedals .............23
Airbag...................14
AirbagLight................75
Alarm (Security Alarm) ...........13
Anti-Lock Warning Light ..........74
Arming System (Security Alarm) ......13
Assistance Towing .............72
Audio Settings ...............43
Automatic Headlights ...........27
Automatic High Beams ..........27
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC). . .35
Automatic Transmission Autostick ...............67
Fluid Type ............. .100
Autostick .................67
Axle Fluid ................100
Belts, Seat .................14
Blind Spot Monitoring ...........36
Brake Fluid ................100
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle. . .25
Bulb Replacement ............ .118
Calibration, Compass ...........60
Change Oil Indicator ...........75
Changing A Flat Tire ...........76
Charging System Light ..........74
Child Restraint ...............15
Child Seat .................16
Clock ...................47
Compass Calibration ...........60
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ..........100
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ......28
Cruise Light ................28
Cupholders
Heated/Cooled (Beverage Holder). . .22
Customer Assistance ...........119
Customer Programmable Features . . .61, 70
Defects, Reporting ............120
Dimmer Control ..............27
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .........27
Disarming, Security System ........13
Door Locks .................8 ECO ...................60
Electronics
Your Vehicle's Sound System ....40,41
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ............28
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .....72
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator ................74
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light .............75
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)...............60, 61
Emergency, In Case of Brake Warning Light ..........74
Jacking ................76
Overheating ..............76
Emergency Key ...............9
Engine Break-In Recommendations ......25
Compartment .............97
Oil Selection ............ .100
Overheating ..............76
Starting ................12
Stopping ................12
Temperature Warning Light ......73
EventDataRecorder............93
Exterior Lights ............. .118
Flat Tire Changing .............76
Fluid Capacities .............100
Fluids ...................100
FogLights.................27
Folding Rear Seat .............21
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..........93
Front Heated Seats .............21
Fuel Filler Door Emergency Release ....96
Filler Door (Gas Cap) .........95
Specifications ............100
Fuse................... .112
Fuses .................. .112
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ....62
Headlights Automatic ...............27
Dimmer Switch ............27
HighBeam ..............27
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