2011 Chrysler 300 Owner Manual - Page 447

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 445 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. fluid. No chemical flushes should be used in any transmission; only the approved lubricant may be used. Special Additives Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered product and its performance may be impaired by supplemental additives. Therefore, do not add any fluid addiUse only brake fluid that has been in a tightly closed tives to the transmission. The only exception to this container to avoid contamination from foreign matter or policy is the use of special dyes to aid in detecting fluid leaks. In addition, avoid using transmission sealers as moisture. they may adversely affect seals. Automatic Transmission Selection of Lubricant It is important that the proper lubricant is used in the transmission to assure optimum transmission performance. Use only manufacturer's recommended transmission fluid. Refer to "Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts" in "Maintaining Your Vehicle" for further information. It is important that the transmission fluid be maintained at the prescribed level using the recommended CAUTION! Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as the chemicals can damage your transmission components. Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. 7