2005 CHRYSLER 300 automatic transmission

²Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct
operation.
²Check rubber seals on each side of the radiator for
proper fit.
At Each Oil Change
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Change the engine oil filter.
²Inspect the exhaust system.
²Inspect the brake hoses.
²Inspect the CV joints and front and rear suspension
components.
²Check the automatic transmission fluid level.
²Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
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SCHEDULE ªBº
Follow schedule ªBº if you usually operate your vehicle
under one or more of the following conditions. Change
the automatic transmission fluid and filter every 60,000
miles (96 000 km) if the vehicle is usually operated under
one or more of the conditions marked with anL.
²Day or night temperatures are below 32É F (0É C).
²Stop and go driving.
²Extensive engine idling.
²Driving in dusty conditions.
²Short trips of less than 10 miles (16.2 km).
²More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90É F (32É C).
²Trailer towing.L
²Taxi, police or delivery service (commercial ser-
vices).L
²Off-road or desert operation.
²If equipped for and operating with E-85 (ethanol)
fuel.
NOTE:IfANYof these apply to you then change your
engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months,
whichever comes first and follow schedule ªBº of the
9Maintenance Schedules9section of this manual.
SCHEDULE ªBº 339
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Miles 57,000 60,000 63,000 66,000 69,000 72,000
(Kilometers) (91 000) (96 000) (101 000) (106 000) (110 000) (115 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter.XXXXX X
Inspect theair cleaner filterand replace if re-
quired.*X XXX X
Replace theair cleaner filter.X
Replace thespark plugs.5.7L Engine. X
Inspect the front and rear brake linings and
rotors.XX
Check and Inspect the accessory drive belt
and tensioner. Replace if required.X
Check and replace, if necessary, thePCV
valve.*³X
Replace the power steering fluid. X
Change the automatic transmission fluid and
filter.X
Replace the air conditioning filter. X
Rotate the tires. X X X
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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
362 INDEX

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

Safety...........................228,236
Self-Sealing.......................... 243
Sizes............................... 229
Snow Tires.......................... 249
Spare Tire........................... 268
Spinning............................ 240
Tread Wear Indicators.................. 241
Torque Converter Clutch................. 212
Towing.............................. 259
Disabled Vehicle...................... 278
Recreational......................... 261
Trailering........................... 259
Traction Control........................ 110
Traction Control Switch.................. 110
Trailer Towing......................... 259
Minimum Requirements................ 259
Trailer and Tongue Weight.............. 259
Transaxle............................. 310
Automatic.......................... 310
Autostick........................... 222
Selection of Lubricant.................. 334
Transmission
Automatic........................209,214Shifting............................ 209
Transmission....................See Transaxle
Transmitter Battery Service................ 23
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener........... 119
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry........... 20
Transporting Pets........................ 57
Tread Wear Indicators................... 241
Trip Odometer Reset Button............... 144
Trunk Release, Emergency................. 29
Trunk Release Remote Control.............. 28
Turn Signals........................105,140
Uniform Tire Quality Grades.............. 358
Universal Joints........................ 301
Universal Transmitter.................... 119
Unleaded Gasoline...................... 250
Vanity Mirrors.......................... 68
Variance, Compass...................... 151
Vehicle Certification Label................ 256
Vehicle Identification Number............... 6
Vehicle Loading..................233,256,257
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations............ 7
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