2005 CHRYSLER 300 C Owners Manual

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OPTIONAL DAIMLERCHRYSLER CANADA SERVICE CONTRACT
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POWER TRAIN PLANS*
Powertrain plans complement the powertrain factory warranty by eliminating the deductible and providing a car rental allowance.Certain plans also provide additional distance coverage. Major components covered are: ¥ engine ¥ transmission ¥ front-wheel drive ¥ rear-wheel drive¥ four-wheel drive (4x4) ¥ all-wheel-drive vehicles 2. ÒG OLD Ó PLANS *
Each plan provides full mechanical repair protection to non-powertrain (Gold) components. Certain plansalso provide full mechanical
protection against powertrain component repairs beyond your vehicleÕspowertrain warranty coverage. Contracts are available with or withouta deductible. Major components covered are: ¥ steering ¥ air conditioning ¥ engine cooling and fuel ¥ frontsuspension ¥ rear suspension ¥ electrical ¥ hydraulic brakecomponents ¥ anti-lock brakes * Maximum terms available on new vehicles registered in Canada only. 3.
ÒG OLD PLUS Ó PLANS *
The most complete protection available for your new vehicle is one of three ÒGold PlusÓ Service Contracts which combines the benefitsof ÒGoldÓ ¥ Mechanical repair coverage for non-powertrain components
plus the most important vehicle maintenance function ¥ Engine oil and oil filter changes
plus ¥ Tire rotation every other service
plus ¥ ÒPeace-of-MindÓ motoring with Tire Road Hazard Protection which provides full, or pro rata, replacementof the original four tires, or their repair
plus ¥ Rental car allowance for same-day warranty repairs Ð your vehicle need not be kept overnight before eligibilityfor the rental allowance is met.
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TRANSFERABLE AT NO COST
The unexpired portion of the plan coverage may be transferred to the subsequent retail purchaser at no cost, within 30 days of the date of sale. (Ask your dealer for details.)
¥ P OSSIBLE HIGHERRESALEVALUE
The DaimlerChrysler Service Contract may enhance the resalevalue of your vehicle.
¥ NO COMMITMENT FOR60DAYS
The first 60 days are considered a trial period. Should you decideto cancel within this period, you will receive full reimbursement
of your plan purchase price, less any paid claims.
FEA TURES AND BENEFITS
DaimlerChrysler Service Contracts also provide these additionalfeatures and benefits: ¥ ENHANCED ROADSIDE ASSIST ANCE
¥ Travel planning
¥ Trip interruption
¥ CAR RENT ALALLOW ANCE
For the duration of the plan selected, the plan covers up to $50 per day (five days maximum), any time a covered component failsand repairs take overnight.
¥ NOR TH AMERICA -WIDE SERVICE
DaimlerChrysler dealers are located throughout Canada and the continental United States.
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NELIGIBLE VEHICLES
Vehicles involved in an accident to the extent of becoming an insurance write-off; vehicles not registered in Canada; vehicles placedin taxi, limousine or livery services; vehicles used to plow snow or usedin postal or dump truck services; vehicles used off-road; cab andchassis trucks; vehicles altered or converted from specified originalDaimlerChrysler equipment; vehicles used in emergency services(police, ambulance, towing); and motor homes are not eligible for aDaimlerChrysler Canada Service Contract.
Vehicles used in any competition event, pulling a trailer that
exceeds the rated capacity of the vehicle, or failure to adhere to therequirements for vehicles used to pull a trailer as outlined in theOwnerÕs Manual are not eligible.
W HEN PLAN COVERAGE STAR TS AND ENDS
All new vehicle plans commence from the warranty start date (theoriginal in-service date of the vehicle) and from zero metrage.
Substitute transportation coverage begins on the date the
contract is purchased, subject to acceptance by DaimlerChryslerCanada. Plan expiration is specified in your plan provision. E LIGIBLE VEHICLES
DaimlerChrysler Canada vehicles which have 3/60 Basic and/or 5/100 Powertrain Warranty and are less than three years in service,and have accumulated less than 60,000 kilometres, are eligible forservice contracts.
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LAN SERVICE
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-FREE NUMBER
Plan service will be provided by the dealer who sold you the plan. In the event that you cannot return to the selling dealer for service,
you may request plan service from any DaimlerChrysler dealer in
the United States or Canada. If you are unable to obtain plan servicefrom an authorized dealer, you can call the toll-free number toreceive service instructions. DaimlerChrysler Canada stands fully behind its service contracts. Be sure that the contract you buy is a genuine DaimlerChryslerSer vice Contract. We are not responsible for other companiesÕ contracts.
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ERSONALIZED TERMSANDCONDITIONS WELCOMEKIT
Upon receipt and acceptance of your application by DaimlerChrysler, as submitted by your selling dealership, you will be mailed a personalizedwelcome letter confirming your entitlement to the benefits of the con -
tract you purchased, a memberÕs card and the Terms and Conditionsoutline. This will identify you and your vehicle to any DaimlerChryslerdealer in Canada, or the United States, as being eligible for plan servicesfor the period of the terms selected. The memberÕs card is to bepresented to the dealer when requesting plan services.
O WNER ÕS RESPONSIBILITY
The ownerÕs responsibility is to properly operate, care for and main -
tain the vehicle as prescribed in the OwnerÕs Manual supplied byDaimlerChrysler with each new vehicle and herein. Schedule ÒBÓbest describes operating conditions in Canada and is therecommended service schedule.
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NEXTSERVICE DUE
2005 CHR YSLER 300C, 300 AND DODGE MAGNUM
MAIN TENANCE SER VICE SCHEDULE

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MAINTENANCE Scheduled maintenance must be completed to provide the best vehicle
performance and reliability . The limited warranties in the warranty booklet DO NOT COVER repairs
required due to improper maintenance. W e strongly suggest you keep track of scheduled maintenance and
keep receipts or other documents. Use only recommended Mopar lubricants and genuine Mopar parts.
NOTE: WHERE TIME (MONTHS) AND METRAGE ARE INDICA TED, FOLLOW THE INTERVAL
THA T OCCURS FIRST .
AT EACH STOP FOR FUEL
¥ Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking theoil level while the vehicle is on level ground willimprove the accuracy of the oil level reading.
Add oil only when the level is at or below the
ADD or MIN mark.
¥ Check the windshield washer solvent and add if required.
ONCE A MONTH
¥ Check the tire pressure and look for unusualwear or damage.
¥ Inspect the battery and clean and tighten theterminals as required.
¥ Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir , brake
master cylinder , power steering and transmission
and add as needed.
¥ Check all the lights and all other electrical itemsfor correct operation.
¥ Check rubber seals on each side of the radiatorfor proper fit .
¥ Check and clean wiper blades. Replace if required.
VISUAL INSPECTIONS Ð
INSPECT FOR SIGNS OF COMPONENT
DETERIORA TION AND PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
There are two maintenance schedules contained in your OwnerÕ s Manual. Schedule
ÒBÓ best describes operating conditions inCanada and is the recommended serviceschedule. For your convenience, the scheduledmaintenance intervals outlined in this bookletfollow the Severe Service Schedule as describedin your OwnerÕ s Manual. Schedule ÒBÓ is for
vehicles that are operated under one or more ofthe following conditions: day or night tempera -
tures are below 0 ¡C; stop and go driving;
extensive engine idling; driving in dustyconditions; short trips of less than 16.2 km; more than 50% of your driving is at sustainedhigh speeds during hot weather
, above 32¡C;
trailer towing; taxi, police, or delivery service(commercial service); off-road or desert driving;if equipped for and operating with E-85(ethanol) fuel. Schedule ÒAÓ is for vehicles thatare not operated under any of the conditionslisted under Schedule ÒB.Ó
The performance of all scheduled servicework is required to maintain your vehicle ingood operating condition. DaimlerChryslerCanada Inc. reserves the right to denywarranty coverage if the vehicle has not beenproperly maintained. While we do not insistthat such work be performed by factory-authorized dealers, we strongly recommendthat an authorized Chrysler , Jeep
¨or Dodge
dealer perform this work.
INTRODUCTION
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5,000 km
Maint enance Service
Sc hedule ÒBÓ
Odometer Reading
Date
Dealer copy.
Remove and attach to Repair Order 26-92-01-01 3N.
Maint enance Service Sc hedule ÒBÓ
5,0 00 km
l Change engine oil and engine oil filter (or every 3 months).
l Inspect and lubricate, as required, all steering and suspension components.
lInspect the engine air cleaner filter and replace if necessary.
INSPECT THE FOLLOWING: l Inspect the brake hoses.
l Check the automatic transaxle fluid level.
l Inspect the CV joints.
l Check the coolant level, hoses and clamps.
l Inspect the exhaust system.
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Maintenance Service Sc hedule ÒBÓ
5,0 00 km
Odometer Reading
Date
Repair Order No.
D AIMLER CHR YSLER
D EALER STAMP
Signature of authorized DaimlerChrysler Canada dealer
l Change engine oil and engine oil filter (or every 3 months).
l Inspect and lubricate, as required, all steering and suspension components.
l Inspect the engine air cleaner filter and replace if necessary.
INSPECT THE FOLLOWING: l Inspect the brake hoses.
l Check the automatic transaxle fluid level.
l Inspect the CV joints.
l Check the coolant level, hoses and clamps.
l Inspect the exhaust system.
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