Chrysler 300 · Model year 2016 · No longer built
2016 Chrysler 300 specs, maintenance & manuals
Owner and shopper reference for the 2016 Chrysler 300, built from Stellantis and Mopar data: the factory spec sheet, the maintenance schedule, fluid capacities and 5 manufacturer publications.
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2016 Chrysler 300 specs & features
Engines, gear ratios, suspension, brakes, dimensions and capacities as published in the manufacturer's 2016 specification sheet.
General information+−
| Vehicle Type | E-segment sedan, rear-wheel drive (RWD), all-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Assembly Plant | Brampton Assembly Plant, Ontario, Canada |
| EPA Vehicle Class | Large car |
| Introduction Date | Third quarter 2015 as a 2016 model |
Body/chassis+−
| Layout | Longitudinal front engine, RWD |
| Construction | Unitized steel body and aluminum hood |
Engine: 3.6-liter Pentastar DOHC 24-valve V-6+−
| Availability | Standard — 300 Limited (RWD/AWD), 300S (RWD/AWD), 300C (RWD/AWD) and 300C Platinum (RWD/AWD) |
| Type and Description | 60-degree V-type, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 220 cu. in. (3,604 cc) |
| Bore x Stroke | 3.78 x 3.27 (96.0 x 83.0) |
| Valve System | Chain-driven DOHC, 24 valves, hydraulic end-pivot roller rockers |
| Fuel Injection | Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless |
| Construction | Aluminum deep-skirt block with aluminum-alloy heads |
| Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 |
| Power (SAE net) | 292 bhp (218 kW) @ 6,350 rpm (81.1 bhp/liter); 300 bhp (224 kW) @ 6,350 rpm (83.3 bhp/liter) – 300S only |
| Torque (SAE net) | 260 lb.-ft. (353 N•m) @ 4,800 rpm; 264 lb.-ft. (358 N•m) @ 4,800 rpm – 300S only |
| Max. Engine Speed | 6,400 rpm (electronically limited) |
| Fuel Requirement | Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2 (Federal Bin 5, 37 state compliant) |
| Oil Capacity | 6 quarts (5.7 liters) with dry filter |
| Coolant Capacity | 14 quarts (13.25 liters) |
| Emission Controls | Dual three-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features(a) |
| Max. Gross Trailer Weight (unbraked trailer) | 1,000 lbs. (454 kg) |
| EPA Fuel Economy mpg (city/hwy) | 19/31 (RWD with 845RE eight-speed automatic transmission); 18/27 (AWD with 845RE eight-speed automatic transmission) |
| Engine Assembly Plant | Saltillo Engine Plant, Mexico |
(a) Meets Federal Tier 2 Bin 5 and ULEV II requirements in California, Massachusetts, New York, Maine, Vermont, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Oregon and Washington.
Engine: 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 with four-cylinder mode fuel saver technology+−
| Availability | Optional — 300S, 300C and 300C Platinum (RWD) |
| Type and Description | 90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled with variable-cam timing (VCT) |
| Displacement | 345 cu. in. (5654 cc) |
| Bore x Stroke | 3.92 x 3.58 (99.5 x 90.9) |
| Valve System | Pushrod-operated overhead valves, 16 valves, eight deactivating and eight conventional hydraulic lifters, all with roller followers |
| Fuel Injection | Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless |
| Construction | Deep-skirt cast-iron block with cross-bolted main bearing caps, aluminum alloy heads with hemispherical combustion chambers |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Power (SAE net) | 363 bhp (270 kW) @ 5,200 rpm (63.7 bhp/liter) |
| Torque (SAE net) | 394 lb.-ft. (534 N•m) @ 4,200 rpm |
| Max. Engine Speed | 5,800 rpm (electronically limited) |
| Fuel Requirement | Unleaded midgrade, 89 octane (R+M)/2 — Recommended; Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2 — Acceptable |
| Oil Capacity | 7 quarts (6.6 liters) |
| Coolant Capacity | 14.7 quarts (13.9 liters) |
| Emission Controls | Dual close-coupled three-way catalytic converters, Quad heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features(b) |
| Max. Gross Trailer Weight | 1,000 lbs. (454 kg) |
| EPA Fuel Economy mpg (city/hwy) | 16 / 25 |
(b) Meets Tier 2 Bin 4 emission requirements in all 50 states.
Transmission: 845RE TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic+−
| Availability | Included with 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine on 300 Limited, 300S, 300C and 300C Platinum; 300S and 300C Platinum include Sport mode and die-cast paddle shifters |
| Description | Adaptive electronic control, Sport mode or paddle-shifted driver-interactive manual control. Five-clutch pack design with only two open clutches in any gear. Off-center line pump with low-viscosity oil for reduced spin loss. Torque converter lock with turbine torsional damper for low lock-up speeds in 1st through 8th gear |
| 1st | 4.71 |
| 2nd | 3.14 |
| 3rd | 2.10 |
| 4th | 1.67 |
| 5th | 1.29 |
| 6th | 1.00 |
| 7th | 0.84 |
| 8th | 0.67 |
| Reverse | 3.30 |
| Final Drive Ratio | 2.62 (RWD); 3.07 (AWD) |
| Overall Top Gear | 1.75 (RWD); 2.05 (AWD) |
Transmission: 8HP70 TorqueFlite automatic eight-speed with AutoStick+−
| Availability | Optional on 300S, 300C, and 300C Platinum |
| Description | 300S, 300C (with 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine) and 300C Platinum models include Sport mode and die-cast paddle shifters |
| 1st | 4.70 |
| 2nd | 3.13 |
| 3rd | 2.10 |
| 4th | 1.67 |
| 5th | 1.28 |
| 6th | 1.00 |
| 7th | 0.84 |
| 8th | 0.67 |
| Reverse | 3.53 |
| Final Drive Ratio | Electronic Limited Slip Differential; 2.62 |
| Overall Top Gear | 1.75 |
Transfer case+−
| Availability | Included on 300 Limited AWD, 300S AWD, 300C AWD and 300C Platinum AWD models |
| Type | Active, fully variable with front-axle disconnect |
| Center Differential | Planetary |
| Torque Split, Front/Rear | Fully variable |
Electrical system+−
| Alternator | 160-amp — standard on 300 Limited; 180-amp — standard on 300S, 300C and 300C Platinum |
| Battery | H7 Case, 730 CCA, maintenance-free |
Suspension+−
| Front | Independent SLA with high upper “A” arm, coil spring over gas-charged-monotube shock absorbers and stabilizer bar. Lateral and diagonal lower links with dual ball joint knuckles; One piece lower-control arms — included with AWD |
| Rear | Five-link independent with coil springs, gas-charged monotube shock absorbers, stabilizer bar and isolated suspension cradle |
| Comfort-tuned Suspension | Standard on 300C (RWD) |
| Touring-tuned Suspension | Standard on 300 Limited and 300C Platinum (RWD); Available on 300C (RWD) with 20-in.wheels |
| AWD Touring-tuned Suspension | Standard on 300 Limited, 300S, 300C and 300C Platinum (AWD) |
| Sport-tuned Suspension | Included on 300S (RWD) |
| Performance-tuned Suspension | Optional on 300S (RWD) |
Steering+−
| Type | Rack and pinion with hydraulic power assist |
| Overall Ratio | V-6 (RWD) — 15.5:1; V-6 (AWD) — 16.5:1; V-8 (RWD) — 15.5:1 |
| Steering Turns (lock-to-lock) | V-6 (RWD) — 2.8; V-6 (AWD) — 3.1; V-8 (RWD) — 2.8 |
Brakes+−
| Touring Brake Package | Standard on 300 Limited, 300S, 300C and 300C Platinum (RWD) |
| Front rotor size and type | 12.6 x 1.1 (320 x 28) vented |
| Front caliper size and type | 2.36 (60) single-piston sliding with aluminum housing |
| Front swept area | 210 sq. in. (1,358 sq. cm) |
| Rear rotor size and type | 12.6 x 0.4 (320 x 10) solid |
| Rear caliper size and type | 1.65 (42) single-piston sliding with aluminum housing |
| Rear swept area | 264 sq. in. (1,703 sq. cm) |
| Sport Brake Package | Standard on 300 Limited, 300S, 300C and 300C Platinum (AWD); Included with 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine on 300S, 300C and 300C Platinum (RWD) |
| Front rotor size and type | 13.6 x 1.26 (345 x 28) vented |
| Front caliper size and type | 1.65 (42) dual-piston sliding with aluminum housing |
| Front swept area | 249 sq. in. (1,606 sq. cm) |
| Rear rotor size and type | 12.6 x 0.87 (320 x 22) vented |
| Rear caliper size and type | 1.65 (42) single-piston sliding with aluminum housing |
| Rear swept area | 264 sq. in. (1,703 sq. cm) |
The sheet lists Front and Rear sub-headings under each brake package; they are folded into the row labels here.
Dimensions and capacities(c)+−
| Wheelbase | 120.2 (3,052) |
| Track, Front | 63.4 (1,611) |
| Track, Rear | 63.8 (1,620) |
| Overall Length | 198.6 (5,044) |
| Overall Width | 75.0 (1,902) |
| Overall Height | 300 (RWD with 17-in. tires) — 58.4 (1,484.4); 300 (RWD with 18-in. tires) — 58.5 (1,485.2); 300 (RWD with 20-in. tires) — 58.7 (1,492.0); 300 (AWD with 19-in. tires) — 59.2 (1,503.9) |
| Ground Clearance | 300 (RWD with 17-in. tires) — 4.7 (120.3); 300 (RWD with 18-in. tires) — 4.7 (120.3); 300 (RWD with 20-in. tires) — 5.0 (127.9); 300 (AWD with 19-in. tires) — 4.8 (122.3) |
| Drag Coefficient (Cd) | 0.320 |
| Curb Weight, lb. (kg) | V-6 (RWD) — 3,992 (1810.7); V-6 (AWD) — 4,259 (1,931.8); V-8 (RWD) — 4,366 (1,980.4) |
| Weight Distribution, percent F/R | V-6 (RWD) — 52/48; V-6 (AWD) — 53/47; V-8 (RWD) — 53/47 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, gal. (liter) | 18.5 (70) |
(c) All dimensions are measured at curb weight with standard tires.
Accommodations+−
| Seating Capacity, F/R | 2/3 |
| Front headroom | 38.6 (981); 36.9 (936.6) with dual-pane sunroof |
| Front legroom | 41.8 (1,061) |
| Front shoulder room | 59.5 (1,510) |
| Front hip room | 56.2 (1,428) |
| Front seat travel | Driver — 10.6 (270); Passenger — 8.66 (220) |
| Recliner angle range, deg. | Power — 70.7; Manual — 70 |
| EPA front row interior volume, cu. ft. (cu. m) | 55.6 (1.573) |
| Rear seat headroom | 37.9 (963); 36.9 (937) with dual-pane sunroof |
| Rear seat legroom | 40.1 (1,019) |
| Rear seat knee clearance | 3.9 (99) |
| Rear seat shoulder room | 57.7 (1,465) |
| Rear seat hip room | 56.1 (1,425) |
| EPA second row interior volume, cu. ft. (cu. m) | 50.7 (1.4) |
| Total Interior Volume, cu. ft. (cu. m) | 106.3 (3.0) |
| EPA Luggage Compartment Volume, cu. ft. (cu. m) | 16.3 (0.5) |
| EPA Interior Volume Index, cu. ft. (cu. m) | 122.6 (3.5) |
| Trunk Liftover Height | 30.1 (768.9) |
Tires+−
| Availability | Standard on 300 Limited (RWD) |
| Size and type | P215/65R17 BSW All-season touring |
| Mfr. and model | Michelin Energy Saver |
| Revs per mile (km) | 748 (465) |
| Availability | Standard on 300C (RWD) |
| Size and type | P225/60R18 BSW All-season performance |
| Mfr. and model | Firestone FR710 |
| Revs per mile (km) | 730 (456) |
| Availability | Standard on 300 Limited, 300S, 300C and 300C Platinum (AWD) |
| Size and type | P235/55R19 BSW All-season performance |
| Mfr. and model | Michelin MXM4 |
| Revs per mile (km) | 719 (447) |
| Availability | Standard on 300S and 300C Platinum (RWD); Optional on 300C (RWD) |
| Size and type | 245/45R20 BSW All-season performance |
| Mfr. and model | Firestone Firehawk GTV |
| Revs per mile (km) | 725 (451) |
Wheels+−
| Availability | Standard on 300 Limited (RWD) |
| Type and material | 17-in. cast-aluminum, Satin Silver painted |
| Size | 17 x 7.0 |
| Availability | Standard on 300C (RWD) |
| Type and material | 18-in. cast-aluminum, polished face with Tech Silver painted pockets |
| Size | 18 x 8.0 |
| Availability | Standard on 300 Limited, 300C and 300C Platinum (AWD) |
| Type and material | 19-in. cast-aluminum, polished |
| Size | 19 x 7.5 |
| Availability | Standard on 300S (AWD) |
| Type and material | 19-in. cast-aluminum, Hyper Black painted |
| Size | 19 x 7.5 |
| Availability | Optional on 300C Platinum (AWD) |
| Type and material | 19-in. cast-aluminum, polished |
| Size | 19 x 7.5 |
| Availability | Standard on 300S (RWD) |
| Type and material | 20-in. cast-aluminum, Hyper Black painted |
| Size | 20 x 8.0 |
| Availability | Standard on 300C Platinum (RWD); Optional on 300C |
| Type and material | 20-in. cast-aluminum, polished |
| Size | 20 x 8.0 |
| Availability | Optional on 300C Platinum (RWD) |
| Type and material | 20-in. cast-aluminum, polished |
| Size | 20 x 8.0 |
Source: 2016 Chrysler 300 Specifications (Stellantis media site).
Which equipment is standard, optional or part of a package on each trim, from the manufacturer's 2016 feature availability guide.
Showing 140 of 279 features. ✓ Standard OptionalPkg Part of a package— Not available
| Feature | 300 Limited | 300S | 300C | 300C Platinum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior | ||||
| ColorsVelvet Red Pearl Coat | — | |||
| Redline 3 Coat Pearl | — | — | — | |
| Black Forest Green Pearl Coat | — | |||
| Roof Accent ColorGloss Black Clear Coat | — | — | — | |
| BadgesChrysler wing badge in Liquid Chrome with blue accent — grille | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Chrysler wing badge with chrome finish and black accent — grille | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Chrysler wing badge in Liquid Chrome with blue accent — deck lid | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Chrysler wing badge with chrome finish and black accent — deck lid | — | ✓ | — | — |
| 300 — deck lid | ✓ | — | — | — |
| 300S — deck lid | — | ✓ | — | — |
| 300C — deck lid | — | — | ✓ | — |
| 300C with platinum finish — deck lid | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Walter P. Chrysler anniversary (with Walter P. Chrysler Anniversary Package) | Pkg | — | — | — |
| Daylight openingChrome | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gloss Black | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Door handlesBody color | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Chrome | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Platinum Chrome | — | — | — | ✓ |
| FasciasBlack chrome accents | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Chrome accents | ✓ | — | ✓ | — |
| Platinum Chrome accents | — | — | — | ✓ |
| GrilleBlack with chrome surround | ✓ | — | ✓ | — |
| Black with Black Chrome surround | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Granite with Platinum surround | — | — | — | ✓ |
| LampsAdaptive-forward lighting (AFL) (included with Light Group) | — | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ |
| High-intensity discharge (HID) projector high and low-beams with automatic headlamp leveling (included with Light Group) | — | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ |
| Chrome headlamp bezels | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gloss Black headlamp bezels | — | ✓ | — | — |
| LED-illuminated front fog lamps (included with Driver Convenience Group) | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| LED-illuminated tail lamps with black accent | — | ✓ | — | — |
| LED-illuminated tail lamps with chrome accent | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| MirrorsBody color | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Chrome | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Platinum Chrome | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Driver-side auto-dimming, auto-tilt in Reverse and memory (included with Luxury Group) | — | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ |
| Supplemental turn signal with approach lamp (included with SafetyTec 1 Group, 300 Premium and 300S Premium Group) | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sunroof — panoramic dual pane, power with express open/close feature (included with 300S Premium Group and Walter P. Chrysler Anniversary Package) | O/P | O/P | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wiper systemRain-sensing wipers (included SafetyTec Plus Group) | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| Interior | ||||
| AccentsCharcoal hydrographic wood | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Matte Carbon hydrographic | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Black Olive Ash Burl Wood | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Hand-sanded natural pore Mocha finished wood in low-gloss | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Ambient LightingLED illuminated, front footwells and front and rear map pockets (included with Luxury Group) | — | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ |
| Colors (interior)Black interior — black Nappa leather seats | — | — | — | |
| Black Linen — Linen Nappa leather seats | — | — | — | |
| Black interior — black leather seats and “300S” logo | — | — | — | |
| Black/Ambassador Blue interior — leather seats and “300S” logo | — | — | — | |
| Black interior — black Nappa leather seats with perforated Nappa leather inserts | — | — | — | |
| Black Linen interior — Linen Nappa leather seats with perforated Nappa inserts | — | — | — | |
| Black Luxury interior — premium black Nappa leather seats with quilted design and perforated inserts | — | — | — | |
| Indigo Linen Luxury interior — premium Linen Nappa leather seats with quilted design and perforated inserts | — | — | — | |
| ConsolePremium Foligno leather-wrapped floor console side panels (included with Leather Interior Package) | — | — | — | Pkg |
| Vinyl-wrapped armrest with French-seamed accent stitching | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Nappa leather-wrapped armrest with French-seamed accent stitching | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Heated/cooled cup holders | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Satin Chrome cup holder bezel and rear bezel | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Piano Black cup holder bezel and rear bezel | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Cruise ControlAdaptive-cruise control (ACC) (included with SafetyTec Group) | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| Door PanelsSatin Chrome door handles | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Satin Chrome door spears | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Piano Black door spears | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Satin Chrome lower door sills with “Chrysler” logo (included with Luxury Group) | — | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ |
| Vinyl-wrapped soft upper with padded armrest finished with French-seamed stitching | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Premium quilted Poltrona Frau Foligno leather-wrapped upper with Nappa leather bolster and armrest finished with French-seamed accent stitching | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Floor MatsFloor mats front/rear | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Walter P. Chrysler anniversary (with Walter P. Chrysler Anniversary Package) | Pkg | — | — | — |
| Luxury floor mats front/rear | — | — | — | ✓ |
| HeadlinerFront overhead console with dome lamp and HomeLink universal transceiver (included with Driver Convenience Group) | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster160-mph primary speedometer, analog (packaged with 5.7-liter V-8) | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| Instrument PanelSatin Chrome bezels | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Piano Black bezels | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Cluster brow with French-seamed accent stitching | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Premium Foligno leather-wrapped instrument panel and cluster brow with French-seamed accent stitching (included with Leather Interior Package) | — | — | — | Pkg |
| Key FobRemote start | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multimedia SystemsUconnect 8.4A — 8.4-in. touchscreen display with AM/FM radio, SiriusXM Radio, Bluetooth, Uconnect Access and navigation-capable | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Uconnect 8.4AN — 8.4-in. touchscreen display with 3-D GPS navigation, AM/FM/HD radio, SiriusXM Radio, Bluetooth, Uconnect Access, SiriusXM Traffic and SiriusXM Travel Link (included with 300 Premium Group, 300S Premium Group and Walter P. Chrysler Anniversary Package) | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ |
| Six speakers | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Alpine premium audio system with six speakers and 276-watt eight-channel amplifier | — | — | ✓ | — |
| BeatsAudio high-performance audio system with 552-watt 12-channel amplifier, 10 high-performance BeatsAudio speakers and 8-in. BeatsAudio trunk-mounted dual-voice coil subwoofer with sealed enclosure | Pkg | ✓ | — | — |
| Harman Kardon premium audio system with 19 speakers, subwoofer and 900-watt, 12-channel, high-speed amplifier with (DSP) for 7.1 Matrix surround sound (included with Harman Kardon Audio Group) | — | — | Pkg | ✓ |
| Power-adjustable pedals — with memory | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Rearview mirror — auto-dimming | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ |
| SeatingTwelve-way power driver seat, including four-way power lumbar | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Twelve-way power front-passenger seat, including four-way power lumbar (included Driver Convenience Group and Luxury Group) | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Heated and ventilated front seats with driver memory (included with Luxury Group) | — | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ |
| Heated rear seats (included with Luxury Group) | — | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ |
| ShifterRotary knob with serpentine PRNDL | ✓ | — | ✓ | — |
| Rotary knob with PRNDL and Auto Stick | — | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Steering WheelMagnesium paddle shifters with “Sport” mode | — | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Leather wrapped | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Premium leather wrapped | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Satin Chrome accents | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Piano Black accents | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Manual tilt, telescoping steering column | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Heated with power tilt, telescoping steering column with memory (included with Luxury Group) | — | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ |
| TrunkPremium carpeted trunk mat (included with Luxury Group) | — | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ |
| WindowsPower backlight sunshade (included with Luxury Group, deleted with Harman Kardon Audio Group) | — | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ |
| Powertrain and Chassis | ||||
| Engines and Transmissions3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine with DOHC, variable-valve timing (VVT), 24 valves and 292 horsepower | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine with DOHC, cold-air induction, VVT, 24 valves, sport-tuned exhaust and 300 horsepower | — | ✓ | — | — |
| 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine, 363 horsepower, Fuel Saver Technology and interactive Decel Fuel Shut Off (iDFSO) (not available with AWD) | — | |||
| 8HP70 TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission (packaged with 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine) | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| Sport mode (included with 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine) | — | ✓ | Pkg | ✓ |
| Differential — Rear3.07 axle ratio (packaged with 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine or AWD) | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| Electrical160-amp alternator | ✓ | — | — | — |
| 180-amp alternator | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| ExhaustDual with standard tuning | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dual with Sport tuning | — | ✓ | — | — |
| SteeringPerformance-tuned steering calibration | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Suspension TuningComfort-tuned suspension | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Touring-tuned suspension (included with 20-in. polished and painted wheels) | ✓ | — | — | ✓ |
| Sport-tuned suspension | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Performance-tuned suspension | — | — | — | |
| TiresP215/65R17 BSW All-season Performance | ✓ | — | — | — |
| P225/60R18 BSW All-season Performance | — | — | ✓ | — |
| P245/45R20 BSW All-season Performance (included with 20-in. polished and painted wheels) | — | ✓ | O/P | ✓ |
| Wheels17-in. cast-aluminum, fully painted | ✓ | — | — | — |
| 18-in. cast-aluminum, polished | — | — | ✓ | — |
| 19-in. cast-aluminum, polished (packaged with AWD) | Pkg | — | Pkg | Pkg |
| 19-in. cast-aluminum with Hyper Black finish (packaged with AWD) | — | Pkg | — | — |
| 20-in. cast-aluminum with Hyper Black finish | — | ✓ | — | — |
| 20-in. cast-aluminum, polished | — | — | ✓ | |
| 20-in. cast-aluminum, polished | — | — | — | |
| Safety and Security | ||||
| Adaptive Cruise Control – Plus with Full Stop (included with SafetyTec Plus Group) | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| Auto-reverse, anti-pinch sunroof with express open/close | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Full-speed Forward Collision Warning – Plus (included with SafetyTec Plus Group) | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| High-intensity discharge (HID) headlamps with automatic headlamp leveling (included with Light Group) | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| HomeLink universal transceiver (included with Driver Convenience Group and Walter P. Chrysler Anniversary Package) | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rain-sensing wipers (included with SafetyTec Plus Group) | — | — | Pkg | Pkg |
| Remote start (included with 300 Premium Group) | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Option Groups | ||||
| Walter P. Chrysler Anniversary Groupdual-pane panoramic sunroof, premium floor mats with Walter P. Chrysler anniversary logo embroidered, Walter P. Chrysler anniversary logo splash start-up screen, Walter P. Chrysler anniversary badge, Uconnect 8.4AN AM/FM/HD radio with SiriusXM Radio, Bluetooth, navigation, SiriusXM Travel Link, SiriusXM Traffic, remote start system, universal garage door opener, five-year SiriusXM Traffic Service and five-year SiriusXM Travel Link Service | — | — | — | |
| Driver Convenience GroupLED front fog lamps, CHMSL lamp, ParkView rear backup camera, remote start system, universal garage door opener and Uconnect 8.4AN AM/FM//HD radio with SiriusXM Radio, Bluetooth, navigation, SiriusXM Travel Link, SiriusXM Traffic, remote start system, universal garage door opener, five-year SiriusXM Traffic Service and five-year SiriusXM Travel Link Service | — | — | — | |
| SafetyTec 1 GroupParkSense front and rear park assist system, exterior mirrors with supplemental turn signals and approach lamp. Package adds Full-speed Forward Collision Warning – Plus, Adaptive Cruise Control – Plus with Full Stop, Blind-spot Monitoring (BSM) and Rear Cross Path detection with 300C and 300C Platinum | — | — | — | |
| SafetyTec Plus GroupAdvanced Brake Assist, rain sensitive windshield wipers, Lane Departure Warning – Plus with Lane Keep Assist, auto high-beam headlamp control, Full-speed Forward Collision Warning – Plus, Adaptive Cruise Control -- Plus with Full Stop, ParkSense front and rear park assist system, exterior mirrors with supplemental turn signals and approach lamp. Package adds Full-speed Forward Collision Warning – Plus, Blind-spot Monitoring (BSM) and Rear Cross Path detection with 300C and 300C Platinum (must have Uconnect 8.4AN) | — | |||
| Light Groupadaptive-forward lighting (AFL), bi-xenon high-intensity discharge (HID) with automatic headlamp leveling | — | |||
| 300 Premium Groupauto-dimming mirrors with power multi-function mirror plus manual fold, GPS navigation, chrome exterior mirrors with supplemental signals and courtesy lamps, LED fog lamps, CHMSL, Uconnect 8.4AN AM/FM//HD radio with SiriusXM Radio, Bluetooth and navigation,10 BeatsAudio premium speakers with subwoofer and 552-watt amplifier, HD radio, SiriusXM Travel Link, SiriusXM Traffic, ParkView rear backup camera, ParkSense front and rear park assist system, Blind-spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path detection, remote start system, universal garage door opener, five-year SiriusXM Traffic Service and five- year SiriusXM Travel Link Service | — | — | — | |
| 300S Premium Groupauto-dimming mirrors with power multi-function mirror plus manual fold, dual-pane panoramic sunroof, GPS navigation, exterior mirrors with supplemental signals and courtesy lamps, LED fog lamps, CHMSL, Uconnect 8.4AN AM/FM/HD radio with SiriusXM Radio, Bluetooth, navigation, SiriusXM Travel Link, SiriusXM Traffic, ParkSense front and rear park assist system, Blind-spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path detection, five-year SiriusXM Traffic Service and five-year SiriusXM Travel Link Service | — | — | — | |
| Luxury Groupdriver’s side auto-dimming mirrors with memory and auto-tilt-in Reverse; Satin Chrome lower door sills with “Chrysler” wing logo; LED illuminated front footwells, interior door handles and front and rear map pockets; heated/cooled cup holders; 12–way driver and front-passenger seats with driver memory; heated steering wheel and rear seats; power-adjustable pedals with memory; power backlight sunshade; trunk mat; power tilt-and-telescoping steering column; Blind-spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path detection | — | — | — | |
| Beats Audio GroupBeatsAudio by Dr. Dre high-performance audio system with 552-watt 12-channel amplifier, 10 high-performance BeatsAudio speakers and 8-in. BeatsAudio trunk-mounted dual-voice coil subwoofer with sealed enclosure | — | — | — | |
| Leather Interior PackagePremium Foligno leather-wrapped instrument panel and floor console side | — | — | — | |
| Harman Kardon Audio GroupHarman Kardon premium audio system with 19 speakers, subwoofer and 900-watt 12-channel, high-speed amplifier with (DSP) for 7.1 Matrix surround sound (power sunshade is deleted) | — | — | — | |
- Blank cells on the guide (shown as a dash) are recorded as NA.
- Codes such as O/P are kept as printed: the feature is optional on its own or comes inside a package.
What each trim adds
Equipment that becomes standard at each step up, compared with the next trim down in price. Packages and options aren't counted.
300S over 300 Limited+21 standard +
- ✓Chrysler wing badge with chrome finish and black accent — grille
- ✓Chrysler wing badge with chrome finish and black accent — deck lid
- ✓Badges: 300S — deck lid
- ✓Daylight opening: Gloss Black
- ✓Fascias: Black chrome accents
- ✓Grille: Black with Black Chrome surround
- ✓Lamps: Gloss Black headlamp bezels
- ✓LED-illuminated front fog lamps (included with Driver Convenience Group)
- ✓LED-illuminated tail lamps with black accent
- ✓Accents: Matte Carbon hydrographic
- ✓Piano Black cup holder bezel and rear bezel
- ✓Door Panels: Piano Black door spears
- ✓Front overhead console with dome lamp and HomeLink universal transceiver (included with Driver Convenience Group)
- ✓Instrument Panel: Piano Black bezels
- ✓Key Fob: Remote start
- ✓BeatsAudio high-performance audio system with 552-watt 12-channel amplifier, 10 high-performance BeatsAudio speakers and 8-in. BeatsAudio trunk-mounted dual-voice coil subwoofer with sealed enclosure
- ✓Shifter: Rotary knob with PRNDL and Auto Stick
- ✓Magnesium paddle shifters with “Sport” mode
- ✓Steering Wheel: Piano Black accents
- ✓HomeLink universal transceiver (included with Driver Convenience Group and Walter P. Chrysler Anniversary Package)
- ✓Remote start (included with 300 Premium Group)
300C over 300S+32 standard +
- ✓Chrysler wing badge in Liquid Chrome with blue accent — grille
- ✓Chrysler wing badge in Liquid Chrome with blue accent — deck lid
- ✓Badges: 300C — deck lid
- ✓Daylight opening: Chrome
- ✓Door handles: Chrome
- ✓Fascias: Chrome accents
- ✓Grille: Black with chrome surround
- ✓Lamps: Chrome headlamp bezels
- ✓LED-illuminated tail lamps with chrome accent
- ✓Mirrors: Chrome
- ✓Driver-side auto-dimming, auto-tilt in Reverse and memory (included with Luxury Group)
- ✓Supplemental turn signal with approach lamp (included with SafetyTec 1 Group, 300 Premium and 300S Premium Group)
- ✓Sunroof — panoramic dual pane, power with express open/close feature (included with 300S Premium Group and Walter P. Chrysler Anniversary Package)
- ✓Accents: Black Olive Ash Burl Wood
- ✓LED illuminated, front footwells and front and rear map pockets (included with Luxury Group)
- ✓Satin Chrome cup holder bezel and rear bezel
- ✓Door Panels: Satin Chrome door handles
- ✓Door Panels: Satin Chrome door spears
- ✓Satin Chrome lower door sills with “Chrysler” logo (included with Luxury Group)
- ✓Instrument Panel: Satin Chrome bezels
- ✓Uconnect 8.4AN — 8.4-in. touchscreen display with 3-D GPS navigation, AM/FM/HD radio, SiriusXM Radio, Bluetooth, Uconnect Access, SiriusXM Traffic and SiriusXM Travel Link (included with 300 Premium Group, 300S Premium Group and Walter P. Chrysler Anniversary Package)
- ✓Alpine premium audio system with six speakers and 276-watt eight-channel amplifier
- ✓Rearview mirror — auto-dimming
- ✓Twelve-way power front-passenger seat, including four-way power lumbar (included Driver Convenience Group and Luxury Group)
- ✓Heated and ventilated front seats with driver memory (included with Luxury Group)
- ✓Heated rear seats (included with Luxury Group)
- ✓Shifter: Rotary knob with serpentine PRNDL
- ✓Steering Wheel: Satin Chrome accents
- ✓Heated with power tilt, telescoping steering column with memory (included with Luxury Group)
- ✓Premium carpeted trunk mat (included with Luxury Group)
- ✓Power backlight sunshade (included with Luxury Group, deleted with Harman Kardon Audio Group)
- ✓Auto-reverse, anti-pinch sunroof with express open/close
300C Platinum over 300C+17 standard +
- ✓Badges: 300C with platinum finish — deck lid
- ✓Door handles: Platinum Chrome
- ✓Fascias: Platinum Chrome accents
- ✓Grille: Granite with Platinum surround
- ✓Adaptive-forward lighting (AFL) (included with Light Group)
- ✓High-intensity discharge (HID) projector high and low-beams with automatic headlamp leveling (included with Light Group)
- ✓Mirrors: Platinum Chrome
- ✓Hand-sanded natural pore Mocha finished wood in low-gloss
- ✓Nappa leather-wrapped armrest with French-seamed accent stitching
- ✓Console: Heated/cooled cup holders
- ✓Premium quilted Poltrona Frau Foligno leather-wrapped upper with Nappa leather bolster and armrest finished with French-seamed accent stitching
- ✓Luxury floor mats front/rear
- ✓Harman Kardon premium audio system with 19 speakers, subwoofer and 900-watt, 12-channel, high-speed amplifier with (DSP) for 7.1 Matrix surround sound (included with Harman Kardon Audio Group)
- ✓Power-adjustable pedals — with memory
- ✓Shifter: Rotary knob with PRNDL and Auto Stick
- ✓Magnesium paddle shifters with “Sport” mode
- ✓Steering Wheel: Premium leather wrapped
Standard on every trim (117)
- Defroster — electric rear window
- Exhaust tips — chrome
- Fuel Door: Cap-less fuel filler
- Fuel Door: Electric fuel-door release
- Hood — aluminum
- Bi-halogen projector headlamps
- Automatic headlamps
- LED-illuminated “C” shape daytime running lamps (DRL)
- LED center high-mounted signal lamp (CHMSL)
- Power adjustable, heated, manual foldaway
- Parallel-action, variable-intermittent, speed-sensitive
- Carpet with acoustic foam and foam-in-place padding noise barrier
- Automatic dual-zone climate control with individual driver/passenger settings
- Climate Control: Cabin air filtration
- Climate Control: Humidity sensor
- Front/rear passenger climate control outlets
- Full-length floor console
- Console: 12-volt power outlet
- Console: 12-volt power outlet, inside armrest
- LED-illuminated cup holders with retractable tambour door
- Cruise Control: Steering-wheel controlled
- Door Panels: Map pockets front/rear
- Door Panels: Rear door child-protection locks
- Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors
- Headliner: Front-passenger assist handles
- Headliner: Front overhead console
- Headliner: LED-illuminated rear-assist handles
- Headliner: LED front reading courtesy lamps
- Rear-passenger assist handles with coat hooks
- Headliner: Rear reading courtesy lamps
- Instrument Cluster: 140-mph primary speedometer, analog
- 7-in. full-color Driver Information Display cluster, configurable
- Instrument Cluster: Tachometer
- Instrument Cluster: LED back-lit illumination
- Instrument Panel: Analog clock with “Chrysler” wing logo
- Key Fob: Keyless Enter ‘n Go
- Multimedia Systems: Shark-fin style roof antenna
- Media hub — SD card reader, USB input and auxiliary audio input
- Multimedia Systems: USB outlets — two, recharge use only
- Multimedia Systems: Uconnect Voice Command — with Bluetooth
- Multimedia Systems: Bluetooth streaming audio
- Multimedia Systems: USB port with iPod control
- Multimedia Systems: Auxiliary input jack
- Power door locks — speed-sensitive automatic locking
- Seating: Heated front seats
- Seating: 60/40-split/fold rear seat
- Rear-seat armrest with illuminated cup holders
- Steering Wheel: Vehicle, audio and cruise controls
- Trunk: Deck-lid liner
- Trunk: Cargo hooks
- Trunk: Cargo net
- Fully lined trunk compartment
- Trunk: Power release
- Trunk: Inside emergency deck-lid release
- Trunk: Inside deck-lid lamp
- Windows: Acoustic windshield
- Windows: Acoustic front door glass
- Front and rear power with express up/down
- Windows: Integrated rear-window antenna
- Windows: Solar-control glass
- Windows: Rear-window defroster
- Engines and Transmissions: Electronic throttle control (ETC)
- 845RE TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission
- Axles: 195 mm rear axle
- Touring brake system: power four-wheel disc system with 12.6-in. vented-front rotors with single-piston calipers and 12.6-in. solid-rear rotors with single-piston aluminum calipers
- Differential — Rear: 2.62 axle ratio
- Drive System: Rear-wheel drive (RWD)
- Electrical: Battery — 730-amp., maintenance free
- Electrical: Power accessory delay
- PowerNet electrical architecture
- Fuel Tank: 18.5 gallon (70 liter) capacity
- Electric power steering (EPS)
- Steering: Variable-speed assisted sensitivity
- Steering: Power rack and pinion
- Independent, short- and long-arm (SLA) design
- Suspension Architecture — front: Monotube shock absorbers
- Suspension Architecture — front: Hydrobushings
- Suspension Architecture — rear: Multi-link with roll steer geometry
- Suspension Architecture — rear: Monotube shock absorbers
- Tires: Compact spare
- Advanced multistage driver and front-passenger
- Air Bags: Front and rear side curtain
- Air Bags: Driver inflatable knee air bag
- Driver and front-passenger seat-mounted side air bags (pelvic-thorax)
- Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
- All-speed traction control system (TCS)
- Automatic defog
- Automatic headlamps
- BeltAlert
- Brake Assist
- Brake/Park interlock
- Constant-force retractors (CFR)
- Crumple zones
- Dual-note electric horn
- Speed-sensitive automatic power with illuminated switches
- One-touch driver unlock, two-touch passenger door unlock key fob
- Door Locks: Child-protection, rear
- Electronic brake-force distribution (EBD)
- Electronic stability control (ESC)
- Energy-absorbing steering column
- Enhanced Accident Response System (EARS)
- Front seat-belt pretensioners
- Height-adjustable seat belts
- Intelligent battery sensor (IBS)
- Interior head-impact protection
- Knee bolsters
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
- Occupant restraint controller (ORC)
- ParkView rear backup camera
- Reactive head restraints
- Remote keyless/illuminated entry system — includes panic button
- Seat belts — includes three-point for all positions
- Sentry Key engine immobilizer — theft-deterrent system
- Tire-pressure monitor display
- Trunk lid — internal emergency release
- Uconnect Voice Command
- Vehicle security alarm
Source: 2016 Chrysler 300 Feature Availability, Stellantis North America. Equipment can change during the model year and some items arrive late; confirm on the window sticker.
2016 Chrysler 300 maintenance schedule
The factory schedule for normal driving. Oil changes follow the oil-change indicator on most models; severe use (towing, dusty roads, lots of idling) shortens some intervals.
A dot means the service is due at that mileage or after that many years, whichever comes first. Engines: 3.6L, 5.7L.
| Service | 20k2 yr | 30k3 yr | 40k4 yr | 50k5 yr | 60k6 yr | 70k7 yr | 80k8 yr | 90k9 yr | 100k10 yr | 110k11 yr | 120k12 yr | 130k13 yr | 140k14 yr | 150k15 yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Inspections | ||||||||||||||
| Inspect the CV joints. | ||||||||||||||
| Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals, and replace if necessary. | ||||||||||||||
| Inspect the rear axle fluid. Inspect the front axle fluid (All Wheel Drive Only). | ||||||||||||||
| Inspect the brake linings, replace as necessary. | ||||||||||||||
| Adjust park brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes. | ||||||||||||||
| Inspect transfer case fluid (All Wheel Drive Only). | ||||||||||||||
| Additional Maintenance | ||||||||||||||
| Replace engine air filter. | ||||||||||||||
| Replace cabin/air conditioning filter. | ||||||||||||||
| Replace spark plugs. ** | ||||||||||||||
| Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first. | ||||||||||||||
| Inspect the transfer case fluid. Change the transfer case fluid; if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or frequent trailer towing. (All Wheel Drive Only). | ||||||||||||||
| Change the rear axle fluid and on models equipped with All Wheel Drive (AWD) change the front axle fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or frequent trailer towing. | ||||||||||||||
| Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. | ||||||||||||||
Severe duty (all models)
- Change engine oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if operated in a dusty and off-road environment or predominantly at idle or very low engine RPM.
Once a month or before a long trip
- Check engine oil level.
- Check windshield washer fluid level.
- Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before your next scheduled service.
- Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, and power steering (if equipped) and fill as needed.
- Check function of all interior and exterior lights.
At every oil change interval as indicated by the oil change indicator system
- Change oil and filter
- Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before your next scheduled service
- Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required
- Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake
- Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses
- Inspect exhaust system
- Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions
Notes
- Spark plug interval is mileage based only; yearly intervals do not apply.
- Oil change interval is set by the oil change indicator; never exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km), twelve months or 350 engine hours, whichever comes first.
Transcribed from the printed schedule in the owner's manual.
2016 Chrysler 300 fluids & capacities
Oil, coolant, transmission and axle fluids with their capacities and specifications, wheel torque and fuel requirements, from the owner's manual.
Fluid capacities
| System | Applies to | US | Metric |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel tank (approximate) | 3.6L engine (87 octane, 0-15% ethanol or up to 85% ethanol for Flex Fuel E-85) | 18.5 gal | 69.9 L |
| Engine oil with filter | 3.6L engine, SAE 5W-20 API certified | 6 qt | 5.6 L |
| Cooling system | 3.6L engine | 10 qt | 9.5 L |
| Fuel tank (approximate) | 5.7L engine (89 octane recommended, 87 acceptable, 0-15% ethanol) | 18.5 gal | 69.9 L |
| Engine oil with filter | 5.7L engine, SAE 5W-20 API certified | 7 qt | 6.6 L |
| Cooling system | 5.7L engine, without Severe Duty II cooling system | 14.5 qt | 13.9 L |
| 5.7L engine, with Severe Duty II cooling system | 15 qt | 14.3 L |
Engine fluids
| Component | Fluid / grade | Standard | Mopar product |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine coolant (3.6L engine) | OAT (Organic Additive Technology) 10 year/150,000 mile coolant | MS.90032 | Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT |
| Engine oil (3.6L engine) | SAE 5W-20, API certified | MS-6395 | — |
| Engine oil filter (3.6L engine) | Genuine Mopar filter | — | Mopar Engine Oil Filter |
| Spark plugs (3.6L engine) | Genuine Mopar spark plugs | — | Mopar Spark Plugs |
| Engine coolant (5.7L engine) | OAT (Organic Additive Technology) 10 year/150,000 mile coolant | MS.90032 | Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT |
| Engine oil (5.7L engine) | SAE 5W-20, API certified | MS-6395 | — |
| Engine oil filter (5.7L engine) | Genuine Mopar filter | — | Mopar Engine Oil Filter |
| Spark plugs (5.7L engine) | Genuine Mopar spark plugs | — | Mopar Spark Plugs |
Chassis fluids & lubricants
| Component | Fluid / grade | Standard | Mopar product |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic transmission (8-speed transmission) | ZF 8&9 speed ATF, or equivalent | — | Mopar ZF 8&9 Speed ATF |
| Brake master cylinder | DOT 3 and SAE J1703 (DOT 4 acceptable if DOT 3 unavailable) | SAE J1703 | Mopar DOT 3 brake fluid |
| Front axle | Synthetic gear lubricant SAE 75W-90, API GL-5 | — | Mopar Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W90 |
| Rear axle | Synthetic gear lubricant SAE 75W-85, API GL-5 | — | Mopar OD Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W85 |
| Transfer case | Transfer case lubricant for BorgWarner 44-40 | — | Mopar Transfer Case Lubricant for BorgWarner 44-40 |
Fuel
| Engine | Minimum | Ethanol / biodiesel |
|---|---|---|
| 3.6L engine | 87 octane Regular unleaded | 0-15% (E15 maximum) |
| 3.6L Flex Fuel (E-85) engine | 87 octane Regular unleaded or E-85 | Up to 85% (E85); E85 capable |
| 5.7L engine | 87 octane Unleaded (87-89) (89 for optimum performance and fuel economy) | 0-15% (E15 maximum) |
Wheel lug nut torque
| Wheels | Torque | Thread | Socket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lug nuts/bolts | 130 ft-lb (176 N·m) | M14 x 1.50 | 22 mm |
- Cooling system capacity includes the heater and the coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX.
- Use only the SAE grade shown on the engine oil filler cap.
- Check lug nut torque again after 25 miles (40 km).
Source: Owner's manual (PDF). Always confirm with the manual for your exact vehicle.
2016 Chrysler 300 owner's manuals & publications
The manufacturer's owner's manual, quick guides, radio manuals, supplements and warranty booklets for the 2016 model year.
Owner's manuals
Uconnect & radio
On Mopar.com
Manuals and guides are hosted by the manufacturer on vehicleinfo.mopar.com and open as PDFs. Mopar.com's owner site also has VIN-specific manuals and recall lookups.
2016 Chrysler 300 questions
How much oil does the 2016 Chrysler 300 take?
With a filter change: 3.6L engine, SAE 5W-20 API certified, 6 qt / 5.6 L and 5.7L engine, SAE 5W-20 API certified, 7 qt / 6.6 L. Capacities are from the owner's manual; check the dipstick or oil-life display after filling.
What kind of oil does the 2016 Chrysler 300 use?
3.6L engine: SAE 5W-20, API certified (MS-6395); 3.6L engine: Genuine Mopar filter; 5.7L engine: SAE 5W-20, API certified (MS-6395); and 5.7L engine: Genuine Mopar filter.
When is the first scheduled maintenance on the 2016 Chrysler 300?
At 20,000 miles or 2 years: inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals, and replace if necessary; inspect the rear axle fluid. inspect the front axle fluid (all wheel drive only); inspect the brake linings, replace as necessary; adjust park brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes; replace cabin/air conditioning filter. Oil changes in between follow the oil-change indicator.
Where can I find the 2016 Chrysler 300 owner's manual?
The manufacturer publishes it free on Mopar.com as a PDF (linked in the manuals section above), along with quick guides, radio manuals and the warranty booklet.
Specifications come from the manufacturer's spec comparison and its media-site specification sheets; maintenance schedules, fluids and publications come from Mopar's owner site and owner's manuals. Equipment and ratings vary by configuration; check the owner's manual or a dealer for a specific vehicle. This model is no longer sold new.