2012 Chrysler 300 Owner Manual SRT - Page 477

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 475 Coolant Level The coolant bottle provides a quick visual method for determining that the coolant level is adequate. With the engine OFF and cold, the level of the engine coolant (antifreeze) in the bottle should be between the ranges indicated on the bottle. Points To Remember NOTE: When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles (kilometers) of operation, you may observe vapor coming from the front of the engine compartment. This is normally a result of moisture from rain, snow, or high humidity accumulating on the radiator and being vaporThe radiator normally remains completely full, so there is ized when the thermostat opens, allowing hot engine no need to remove the radiator cap unless checking for coolant (antifreeze) to enter the radiator. engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point or replacing coolIf an examination of your engine compartment shows no ant. Advise your service attendant of this. As long as the evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be engine operating temperature is satisfactory, the coolant safely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate. bottle need only be checked once a month. • Do not overfill the coolant recovery bottle. When additional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed to maintain the proper level, it should be added to the • Check engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point in the radiator and in the coolant recovery bottle. If engine coolant bottle. Do not overfill. coolant (antifreeze) needs to be added, contents of coolant recovery bottle must also be protected against freezing. 7