2005 CHRYSLER 300 wipers

Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods
may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use
washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt
from a dry windshield.
Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from
the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with
petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.
Windshield Washers
The windshield washer fluid reservoir is located in the
engine compartment and should be checked for fluid
level at regular intervals. Fill the reservoir with wind-
shield washer solvent (not radiator antifreeze) and oper-
ate the system for a few seconds to flush out the residual
water.
The washer fluid reservoir will hold a full gallon of fluid
when the Low Washer Fluid Light illuminates.
Exhaust System
The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into
the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust
system.
302 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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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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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Hood Release.......................... 99
Hoses............................307,310
Ignition
Key ................................ 11
Illuminated Entry....................... 15
Immobilizer............................ 12
Infant Restraint......................... 50
Information Center, Vehicle............... 147
Instrument Cluster................138,139,140
Instrument Panel and Controls............. 137
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............ 314
Interior Appearance Care................. 313
Interior Fuses.......................... 315
Interior Lights......................... 101
Intermittent Wipers..................... 108
Introduction............................ 4
Jack Location.......................... 267
Jack Operation......................266,269
Jacking Instructions..................... 269
Jump Starting......................... 273Key, Programming....................... 14
Key, Replacement....................... 13
Key, Sentry............................ 12
Key-In Reminder........................ 12
Keyless Entry System..................... 20
Keys................................. 11
Knee Bolster........................... 37
Lap/Shoulder Belts...................... 30
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether
for CHildren)........................... 54
Latch Plate............................ 31
Latches
Hood............................... 99
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 250
Lights.............................59,101
Airbag.........................41,58,142
Anti-Lock........................... 141
Automatic Headlights.................. 104
Brake Warning....................... 142
Bulb Replacement..................322,323
Courtesy/Reading.................... 101
Daytime Running..................... 104
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Dimmer Switch, Headlight.............. 103
Engine Temperature Warning............ 141
Fog .............................105,140
Hazard Warning Flasher................ 264
Headlight Switch..................... 103
Headlights.......................103,324
Headlights On With Wipers..........104,107
High Beam Indicator................... 144
Illuminated Entry...................... 15
Instrument Cluster.................... 103
Interior............................. 101
License............................. 331
Lights On Reminder................... 104
Malfunction Indicator.................. 146
Oil Pressure......................... 140
Reading............................ 118
Seat Belt Reminder.................... 145
Service..........................322,323
Service Engine Soon................... 146
Turn Signal.......................103,105
Voltage............................. 146
Load Leveling System................... 132
Loading Vehicle.....................256,257Capacities........................... 257
Tires ............................... 232
Locks
Door............................... 15
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH).............................. 54
Lubrication, Body....................... 301
Lumbar Support........................ 91
Maintenance Free Battery................. 297
Maintenance Procedures.................. 290
Maintenance Schedule................... 336
Light Duty Schedule9B9................ 339
Schedule9A9......................... 347
Schedule9B9......................... 339
Malfunction Indicator Light............146,288
Manual, Service........................ 356
Manual Transmission.................... 209
Memory Feature........................ 93
Memory Seat........................... 67
Mini-Trip Computer..................... 149
Mirrors............................... 65
Automatic Dimming.................... 65
368 INDEX

Vehicle Storage......................203,321
Vehicle Theft Alarm...................... 24
Warning Flasher, Hazard................. 264
Warnings and Cautions.................... 6
Warranty Information.................... 355
Washer, Adding Fluid.................108,302
Washers, Windshield.................... 106
Washing Vehicle........................ 312
Wheel Alignment and Balance............. 242
Wheel and Wheel Trim................... 313
Wheel Bearings........................ 311Wind Buffeting......................27,126
Window Airbag.......................37,43
Window Fogging....................197,203
Windows.............................. 25
Power.............................. 25
Windshield Defroster.................196,201
Windshield Washers..................106,302
Windshield Wiper Blades................. 301
Windshield Wipers...................... 106
Wiper Blade Replacement................. 301
Wipers, Intermittent..................... 108
Wipers, Rain Sensitive................... 107
374 INDEX