2004 CHRYSLER 300 M service

MOPARPARTS
Moparfluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are
available from your dealer. They will help you keep your
vehicle operating at its best.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
In the 50 United States and Washington D.C.: If you
believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause
a crash or cause injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administra-
tion (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the manufacturer.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in
a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your dealer, and the
manufacturer.To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety
Hotline toll free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in Wash-
ington DC area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Dept. of
Transportation, Washington DC 20590. You can also
obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from
the Hotline.In Canada:
If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you
should contact the Customer Service Department imme-
diately. Canadian customers who wish to report a safety
defect to the Canadian government should write to
Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations
and Recalls, 2780 Sheffield Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1B
3V9.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following describes the tire grading categories estab-
lished by the National highway Traffic Safety Adminis-
tration. The specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s
manufacturer in each category is shown on the sidewall
of the tires on your car.
All Passenger Car Tires Must Conform to Federal Safety
Requirements in Addition to These Grades.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the
wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled con-
ditions on a specified government test course. For ex-
ample, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1
1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and
may depart significantly from the norm due to variations
in driving habits, service practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are A, B, and
C, and they represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet
pavement as measured under controlled conditions on
specified government test surfaces of asphalt and con-
crete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
WARNING!
The traction grade is based on braking (straight-
ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering
(turning) performance.
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Headlights.......................... 226
Instrument Panel..................... 226
Seat Belts........................... 227
Vinyl.............................. 225
Washing............................ 224
Waxing............................. 224
Wheels............................. 225
Windshield Wiper Blades............... 212
Climate Control........................ 146
Clock................................ 118
Coat Hook............................. 54
Coin Holder........................... 53
Compact Disc Maintenance............... 145
Compact Disc Player................. 119,124
Compact Spare Tire..................... 169
Compass.......................100,103,104
Compass Calibration.................100,104
Compass Variance...................... 101
Computer, Trip/Travel.................98,102
Console............................... 53
Console, Overhead....................... 74
Contract, Service....................... 258
Cooling System........................ 214Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)............. 215
Coolant Level........................ 217
Disposal of Used Coolant............... 215
Drain, Flush, and Refill................. 215
Inspection........................... 214
Points to Remember................... 217
Pressure Cap........................ 216
Radiator Cap........................ 216
Rubber and Plastic Components.......161,218
Selection of Coolant................... 215
Corrosion Protection.................... 223
Courtesy Lights......................... 65
Crankcase Emission Control System......... 207
Cruise Light.........................72,114
Cup Holder............................ 53
Customer Assistance.................... 256
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights.......... 65
Daytime Running Lights.................. 68
Dealer Service......................... 200
Defroster, Windshield..................48,149
Diagnostic System, Onboard............ 115,198
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 68
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Cruise...........................72,114
Daytime Running...................... 68
Dimmer Switch, Headlight............... 68
Dome............................... 74
Door Ajar........................... 114
Exterior Check........................ 48
Fog .............................67,233
Front Replacement.................... 230
Hazard Warning Flasher................ 182
Headlight Switch...................... 66
Headlights........................66,230
High Beam Indicator................... 114
Illuminated Entry...................... 14
Instrument Cluster..................... 65
Interior...........................14,64
Low Fuel........................... 113
Low Washer Fluid..................... 114
Malfunction Indicator............... 115,198
Map Reading......................... 65
Oil Pressure......................... 113
Park.............................66,233
Passing............................. 68
Reading............................. 74Seat Belt Reminder.................... 114
Security Alarm........................ 24
Service Engine Soon................... 198
Side Marker......................... 230
Theft Alarm.......................... 10
Traction Control.................70,113,164
Trunk Ajar.......................... 113
Turn Signal....................... 114,233
Voltage............................. 116
Locks
Cylinder Maintenance.................. 16
Door.............................14,15
Glove Compartment.................... 13
Lubricants............................ 211
Luggage Carrier........................ 179
Luggage Rack......................... 179
Lumbar Support........................ 59
Maintenance Free Battery................. 208
Maintenance Schedule................... 240
Light Duty ScheduleB................ 243
ScheduleA......................... 250
ScheduleB......................... 243
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Malfunction Indicator Light............ 115,199
Manual, Service........................ 261
Memory Feature........................ 60
Memory Seat........................... 21
Mini-Trip Computer...................... 98
Mirrors............................... 54
Automatic Dimming.................... 54
Electric Remote....................... 55
Outside............................. 56
Rearview............................ 54
Vanity.............................. 57
Monitor, Tire Pressure System...........89,166
Mopar Parts........................200,259
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 68
Navigation System...................... 136
Occupant Restraints...................... 27
Odometer............................. 116
Trip ............................... 116
Oil, Engine........................... 201
Change Interval...................... 202
Checking........................... 201Dipstick............................ 201
Disposal............................ 205
Filter.............................. 205
Identification Logo.................... 204
Materials Added to.................... 204
Quality............................. 204
Recommendation..................... 203
Synthetic........................... 204
Onboard Diagnostic System............198,199
Opener, Garage Door...................75,80
Operator Manuals........................ 4
Overhead Console....................74,102
Overhead Travel Information Center......... 102
Overheating, Engine..................... 182
Owner’s Manual......................4,261
Paint Care............................ 223
Paint Damage......................... 223
Panic Alarm........................... 20
Parking Brake......................... 161
Parking On Hill........................ 161
Passing Light........................... 68
Pencil Holder.......................... 53
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Seat Belt Maintenance................... 227
Seat Belts.........................27,28,48
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage...... 32
Child Restraint........................ 45
Extender............................ 32
Inspection........................... 48
Reminder........................... 114
Seats................................. 57
Cleaning............................ 225
Glide-To-Exit......................... 58
Heated.............................. 59
Lumbar Support....................... 59
Power.............................. 57
Rear Folding......................... 62
Reclining............................ 58
Sentry Key............................. 9
Sentry Key Programming.................. 11
Sentry Key Replacement.................. 10
Service Assistance...................... 256
Service Contract........................ 258
Service Engine Soon Light................ 198
Service Manuals........................ 261
Setting the Clock....................... 118Shoulder Belts.......................... 32
Side Airbag............................ 38
Side View Mirror Adjustment............... 56
Side Window Demisters.................. 150
Signals, Turn........................... 68
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............. 191
Snow Chains.......................... 170
Snow Tires............................ 170
Spare Tire............................ 169
Spark Plugs........................... 205
Speed Control.......................... 71
Speedometer.......................... 114
Starting.............................. 155
Steering
Linkage............................ 210
Power...........................163,210
Tilt Column.......................... 70
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls............................ 142
Stuck, Freeing......................... 192
Sulfur in Gasoline...................... 177
Sun Roof............................86,87
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag....... 33
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Synthetic Engine Oil..................... 204
System, Navigation..................... 136
Tachometer........................... 113
Tape Player........................... 143
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant...... 114,183
Theft Alarm............................ 23
Theft System........................... 23
Tilt Steering Column..................... 70
Time Delay, Headlight.................... 67
Timing Belt........................... 207
Tires ...........................48,164,263
Air Pressure......................164,165
Alignment.......................... 174
Balancing........................... 174
Chains............................. 170
Changing........................183,184
Flat Changing........................ 183
High Speed......................... 168
Jacking............................. 184
Pressure Label....................... 165
Pressure Monitor System.............89,166
Quality Grading...................... 263Radial............................. 168
Replacement......................... 172
Rotation.........................167,173
Snow Tires.......................... 170
Spare Tire........................... 169
Spinning............................ 170
Tread Wear Indicators.................. 171
To Open Hood.......................... 63
Towing.............................. 179
Disabled Vehicle...................... 193
Trailering........................... 179
Traction Control...................70,113,163
Trailer Towing......................... 179
Transaxle
Additives........................... 223
Automatic........................157,221
Autostick........................... 159
Filter.............................. 223
Operation........................... 158
Selection of Lubricant.................. 221
Transmission
Range Indicator.................... 116,158
Transmitter Battery Service................ 23
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