2005 CHRYSLER 300 maintenance

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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 357
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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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Ball Joints............................ 301
Battery............................... 297
Jump Starting........................ 273
Keyless Transmitter Replacement.......... 23
Location.........................274,298
Bearings.............................. 311
Belts, Drive........................... 295
Body Mechanism Lubrication.............. 301
B-Pillar Location....................... 232
Brake Assist System..................... 112
Brake, Parking......................... 222
Brake System.......................224,307
Anti-Lock........................... 225
Fluid Check......................309,334
Hoses.............................. 308
Warning Light....................... 142
Brake/Transmission Interlock.............. 221
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle...... 57
Bulb Replacement...................... 323
Bulbs, Light........................... 322
Calibration, Compass.................... 151
Capacities, Fluid....................... 332Caps, Filler
Fuel............................... 254
Radiator............................ 305
Car Washes........................... 312
Carbon Monoxide Warning............... 253
Cargo Tie-Downs....................... 131
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance....... 192
Catalytic Converter..................... 296
CD Player......................159,164,175
Cellular Phone.......................... 68
Chains, Tire........................... 248
Changing A Flat Tire.................... 265
Chart, Tire Sizing....................... 229
Child Restraint...................50,52,54,55
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............. 54
Child Safety Locks....................... 19
Clean Air Gasoline...................... 251
Climate Control........................ 194
Clock................................ 158
Compact Disc Maintenance............... 193
Compact Spare Tire..................... 239
Compass............................. 150
Compass Calibration.................... 151
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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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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
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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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