2005 CHRYSLER 300 LX coolant

Miles 93,000 96,000 99,000 100,000 102,000 105,000
(Kilometers) (149 000) (154 000) (158 000) (160 000) (163 000) (168 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X
Inspect theair cleaner filterand replace if re-
quired.*XXX
Inspect theair cleaner filterand replace if re-
quired.X
Replace theair cleaner filter.X
Inspect the front and rear brake linings and
rotors.X
Flush and replace the engine coolant. X
Replace theengine timing belt(Federal Emis-
sions). 3.5L EngineX
Replace theengine timing belt(California
Emissions). 3.5L EngineX
Replace thespark plugs.2.7L, 3.5L Engines. X
Check and Inspect the accessory drive belt
and tensioner. Replace if required.X
Change the rear axle fluid. X
Replace the air conditioning filter.X
Rotate the tires. X X
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Miles 42,000 48,000 54,000 60,000 66,000 72,000
(Kilometers) (67 000) (77 000) (86 000) (96 000) (106 000) (115 000)
[Months] [42] [48] [54] [60] [66] [72]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X XXXXX
Inspect theair cleaner filterand replace if
required.*XXX XX
Replace theair cleaner filter.X
Inspect the front and rear brake linings and
rotors.XX
Replace thespark plugs.5.7L Engine. X
Check and Inspect the accessory drive belt
and tensioner. Replace if required.X
Flush and replace engine coolant at 60 months
or 102,000 miles.X
Check and replace, if necessary, thePCV
valve.*X
Replace the air conditioning filter. X X X
Rotate the tires. X XXXXX
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Miles 78,000 84,000 90,000 96,000 100,000 102,000
(Kilometers) (125 000) (134 000) (144 000) (154 000) (160 000) (163 000)
[Months] [78] [84] [90] [96] [102]
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60
months or 102,000 miles.X
Replace the air conditioning filter. X X
Rotate the tires. X X X X X
* This maintenance is recommended by the manufacture
to the owner but is not required to maintain the emis-
sions warranty.
³ This maintenance is not required if previously replaced.
Inspection and service should also be performed anytime
a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re-
ceipts.
WARNING!
You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which
you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If
you have any doubt about your ability to perform a
service job, take your vehicle to a competent me-
chanic.
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Adding Fuel.......................... 254
Adding Washer Fluid.................108,302
Additives, Fuel........................ 253
Adjustable Pedals....................... 98
Air Conditioner Maintenance.............. 299
Air Conditioning....................... 194
Air Conditioning Filter................203,300
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips........... 204
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............. 299
Air Conditioning System................. 194
Air Pressure, Tires...................... 237
Airbag................................ 37
Airbag Deployment....................41,42
Airbag Light....................41,48,58,142
Airbag Maintenance...................... 44
Airbag, Side........................... 43
Airbag, Window......................37,43
Alarm System.......................... 24
Alignment and Balance.................. 242
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............ 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio.................. 189
Antifreeze Disposal..................... 306
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant).........304,305,332Anti-Lock Brake System.................. 225
Anti-Lock Warning Light................. 141
Anti-Theft Security Alarm................. 24
Appearance Care....................... 311
Auto Down Power Windows............... 26
Auto Up Power Windows................. 26
Automatic Dimming Mirror................ 65
Automatic Door Locks..................17,18
Automatic Headlights................... 104
Automatic Temperature Control............ 197
Automatic Transaxle..................... 310
Adding Fluid........................ 334
Selection Of Lubricant................. 334
Automatic Transmission............209,214,311
Adding Fluid........................ 311
Fluid and Filter Changes................ 311
Fluid Change........................ 311
Fluid Level Check..................... 310
Gear Ranges......................... 210
Torque Converter..................... 212
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode . . . 213
Autostick..........................216,222
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Compass Variance...................... 151
Computer, Trip/Travel................... 149
Console.............................. 130
Console, Floor......................... 130
Console, Overhead...................... 118
Contract, Service....................... 354
Coolant Pressure Cap.................... 305
Cooling System........................ 303
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)............. 305
Coolant Capacity..................... 332
Coolant Level........................ 306
Disposal of Used Coolant............... 306
Drain, Flush, and Refill................. 304
Inspection........................... 303
Points to Remember................... 306
Pressure Cap........................ 305
Radiator Cap........................ 305
Selection of Coolant.............304,332,333
Cruise Control......................... 115
Cup Holder........................129,315
Customer Assistance.................... 352
Data Recorder, Event..................... 48Dealer Service......................... 289
Defroster, Rear Window.................. 195
Defroster, Windshield...............59,196,201
Delay Wipers.......................... 108
Diagnostic System, Onboard............... 287
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................ 106
Disposal
Antifreeze........................... 306
Door Locks............................ 15
Door Locks, Automatic................... 17
Door Opener, Garage.................... 119
Drive Belts............................ 295
Drive Shaft Universal Joints............... 301
Driver's Seat Glide Feature................ 95
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................. 276
Electric Remote Mirrors................... 67
Electrical Power Outlets.................. 127
Electronic Speed Control................. 115
Electronic Stability Program............... 113
Electronic Vehicle Information Center........ 147
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Emergency, In Case of
Overheating......................... 264
Emission Control System Maintenance....288,336
Engine............................285,286
Air Cleaner.......................... 296
Air Cleaner Filter..................... 295
Block Heater......................... 209
Break-In Recommendations............... 57
Checking Oil Level.................290,291
Compartment.....................285,286
Coolant............................ 333
Cooling............................ 303
Exhaust Gas Caution.................. 253
Fails to Start......................... 208
Fuel Requirements.................250,332
Oil ..........................290,332,333
Oil Change Interval................... 292
Oil Selection......................292,332
Oil Synthetic......................... 294
Overheating......................... 264
Temperature Gauge................... 143
Enhanced Accident Response Feature......... 43
Event Data Recorder..................... 48Exhaust Gas Caution...............58,253,303
Exhaust System........................ 302
Exterior Folding Mirrors.................. 66
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 295
Air Conditioning..................203,300
Engine Fuel......................... 296
Engine Oil.......................295,333
Engine Oil Disposal................... 294
Flashers
Hazard Warning...................... 264
Turn Signal.......................... 140
Flash-To-Pass.......................... 106
Flat Tire Changing...................... 265
Floor Console.......................... 130
Fluid Capacities........................ 332
Fluid Leaks............................ 59
Fluid Level Checks
Brake.............................. 334
Power Steering....................300,334
Fog Lights.........................105,140
Folding Rear Seat....................... 97
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Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.................. 277
Fuel................................. 250
Adding............................. 254
Additives........................... 253
Clean Air........................... 251
Filler Cap........................... 254
Filter.............................. 296
Gasoline............................ 250
Gauge............................. 145
Hoses.............................. 310
Octane Rating.....................250,333
Requirements.....................250,332
Tank Capacity........................ 332
Fueling.............................. 254
Fuses................................ 315
Garage Door Opener.................... 119
GasCap .............................. 254
Gasoline............................. 250
Gasoline, Clean Air..................... 251
Gasoline, Reformulated.................. 251
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................. 143Fuel............................... 145
Speedometer......................... 140
Tachometer.......................... 141
Gear Ranges.......................... 210
General Information.................14,23,247
Glass Cleaning......................... 314
Gross Axle Weight Rating................. 257
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating............... 257
Hands-Free Phone....................... 68
Hazard Warning Flasher.................. 264
Head Restraints......................... 96
Headlights............................ 324
High Beam.......................... 106
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch...... 106
On With Wipers...................104,107
Passing............................. 106
Switch............................. 103
Time Delay.......................... 104
Heated Seats........................... 92
Heater, Engine Block.................... 209
Holder, Cup........................... 129
Homelink Transmitter................... 119
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Safety Checks Outside Vehicle.............. 59
Safety Defects, Reporting................. 356
Safety Information, Tire.................. 228
Safety Tips............................. 58
Satellite Radio......................... 187
Satellite Radio Antenna.................. 189
Schedule, Maintenance................... 336
Seat Belt Maintenance................... 314
Seat Belt Reminder...................... 35
Seat Belts.............................. 30
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage...... 34
And Pregnant Women.................. 36
Child Restraint......................50,55
Extender............................ 36
Front Seat............................ 31
Operating Instructions.................. 31
Reminder........................... 145
Seats................................. 89
Glide-To-Exit......................... 95
Heated.............................. 92
Lumbar Support....................... 91
Power.............................. 89
Rear Folding......................... 97Reclining............................ 90
Security Alarm......................... 24
Selection of Coolant..................... 333
Self-Sealing Tires....................... 243
Sentry Key............................ 12
Service Assistance...................... 352
Service Contract........................ 354
Service Engine Soon Light................ 146
Service Manuals........................ 356
Setting the Clock..............158,160,166,176
Settings, Personal....................... 154
Shift Speeds........................... 209
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage............. 34
Side Airbag............................ 43
Signals, Turn.......................... 140
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............. 276
Snow Chains.......................... 248
Snow Tires............................ 249
Spare Tire............................ 268
Spark Plugs........................... 295
Speed Control......................... 115
Speedometer.......................... 140
Starting.............................. 207
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