2005 CHRYSLER 300 SRT service

MOPAR PARTS
Moparfluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are
available from your dealer. They will help you keep your
vehicle operating at its best.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
In the 50 United States and Washington D.C.: If you
believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause
a crash or cause injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administra-
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If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in
a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your dealer, and the
manufacturer.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety
Hotline toll free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in Wash-
ington DC area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Dept. ofTransportation, Washington DC 20590. You can also
obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from
the Hotline.
In Canada:
If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you
should contact the Customer Service Department imme-
diately. Canadian customers who wish to report a safety
defect to the Canadian government should write to
Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations
and Recalls, 2780 Sheffield Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1B
3V9.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following describes the tire grading categories estab-
lished by the National highway Traffic Safety Adminis-
tration. The specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s
manufacturer in each category is shown on the sidewall
of the tires on your car.
All Passenger Car Tires Must Conform to Federal Safety
Requirements in Addition to These Grades.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the
wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled con-
ditions on a specified government test course. For ex-
ample, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1
1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and
may depart significantly from the norm due to variations
in driving habits, service practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are A, B, and
C, and they represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet
pavement as measured under controlled conditions on
specified government test surfaces of asphalt and con-
crete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
WARNING!
The traction grade is based on braking (straight-
ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering
(turning) performance.
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Bearings.............................. 260
Belts, Drive........................... 244
Body Mechanism Lubrication.............. 250
B-Pillar Location....................... 201
Brake Assist System..................... 108
Brake, Parking......................... 191
Brake System.......................193,257
Anti-Lock........................... 193
Fluid Check......................258,276
Hoses.............................. 257
Warning Light....................... 136
Brake/Transmission Interlock.............. 190
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle...... 56
Bulb Replacement...................... 270
Bulbs, Light........................... 269
Calibration, Compass.................... 143
Capacities, Fluid....................... 275
Caps, Filler
Fuel............................... 218
Radiator (Coolant Pressure).............. 254
Car Washes........................... 261
Carbon Monoxide Warning.............56,217Cargo Tie-Downs....................... 126
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance....... 169
Catalytic Converter..................... 245
CD Player............................ 151
Cellular Phone.......................... 66
Chains, Tire........................... 211
Chart, Tire Sizing....................... 198
Child Restraint...................49,51,53,54
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............. 53
Child Safety Locks....................... 18
Clean Air Gasoline...................... 215
Climate Control........................ 171
Clock.............................151,152
Compact Disc Maintenance............... 170
Compass............................. 143
Compass Calibration.................... 143
Compass Variance...................... 144
Computer, Trip/Travel................... 142
Console.............................. 126
Console, Floor......................... 126
Console, Overhead...................... 114
Contract, Service....................... 296
Coolant Pressure Cap.................... 254
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Cooling System........................ 252
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)............. 253
Coolant Capacity..................... 275
Coolant Level.....................252,255
Disposal of Used Coolant............... 255
Drain, Flush, and Refill................. 252
Inspection........................... 255
Points to Remember................... 255
Pressure Cap........................ 254
Radiator Cap........................ 254
Selection of Coolant.............253,275,276
Cruise Control (Speed Control)............. 111
Cup Holder........................125,264
Customer Assistance.................... 294
Data Recorder, Event..................... 47
Dealer Service......................... 240
Defroster, Windshield..................57,175
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers............... 104
Diagnostic System, Onboard............... 238
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................ 101
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............. 255Door Locks............................ 15
Door Locks, Automatic................... 17
Door Opener, Garage.................... 115
Drive Belts............................ 244
Driver’s Seat Glide Feature................ 91
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................. 231
Electric Remote Mirrors................... 64
Electrical Power Outlets.................. 123
Electronic Speed Control.................. 111
Electronic Stability Program............... 109
Electronic Vehicle Information Center........ 140
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............. 232
Hazard Warning Flasher................ 224
Jump Starting........................ 229
Overheating......................... 225
Towing............................. 233
Emission Control System Maintenance....239,278
Engine............................... 237
Air Cleaner.......................... 245
Air Cleaner Filter..................... 244
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Headlight Switch...................... 99
Headlights........................99,270
Headlights On With Wipers..........100,104
High Beam.......................... 101
High Beam Indicator................... 138
Illuminated Entry...................... 15
Instrument Cluster..................... 99
Interior.............................. 97
License............................. 274
Lights On Reminder................... 100
Malfunction Indicator.................. 139
Oil Pressure......................... 134
Reading............................ 114
Seat Belt Reminder.................... 138
Service..........................269,270
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . 139
Turn Signal........................99,101
Voltage............................. 139
Loading Vehicle.....................219,220
Capacities........................... 220
Tires ............................... 201
Locks
Door............................... 15Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH).............................. 53
Lubrication, Body....................... 250
Lumbar Support........................ 88
Maintenance Free Battery................. 247
Maintenance Procedures.................. 241
Maintenance Schedule................... 278
ScheduleA......................... 288
ScheduleB......................... 281
Malfunction Indicator Light............139,239
Manual, Service........................ 299
Memory Feature........................ 89
Mini-Trip Computer..................... 142
Mirrors............................... 63
Automatic Dimming.................... 63
Electric Remote....................... 64
Exterior Folding....................... 64
Heated.............................. 65
Outside............................. 64
Vanity.............................. 65
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............ 7
Mopar Parts........................240,299
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Child Restraint......................49,54
Extender............................ 34
Front Seat............................ 29
Operating Instructions.................. 29
Pretensioners......................... 33
Reminder........................... 138
Seats................................. 87
Glide-To-Exit......................... 91
Heated.............................. 88
Lumbar Support....................... 88
Power.............................. 87
Rear Folding......................... 93
Reclining............................ 88
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............... 22
Selection of Coolant..................253,276
Selection of Oil........................ 242
Sentry Key............................ 12
Service Assistance...................... 294
Service Contract........................ 296
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator).................. 139
Service Manuals........................ 299
Setting the Clock....................151,152Settings, Personal....................... 147
Shift Speeds........................... 183
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage............. 32
Side Airbag............................ 44
Signals, Turn.......................... 134
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............. 231
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................ 211
Snow Tires............................ 212
Spark Plugs........................... 244
Speed Control......................... 111
Speedometer.......................... 134
Starting.............................. 181
Engine Fails to Start................... 182
Starting and Operating................... 181
Steering
Linkage............................ 250
Power...........................196,249
Tilt Column......................... 106
Wheel, Tilt.......................... 106
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls............................ 166
Storage...........................126,268
Storage, Vehicle.....................177,268
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Shifting............................ 183
Transmitter Battery Service................ 21
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener........... 115
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry........... 19
Transporting Pets........................ 55
Tread Wear Indicators................... 209
Trip Odometer Reset Button............... 138
Trunk Release, Emergency................. 27
Trunk Release Remote Control.............. 26
Turn Signals........................101,134
Uniform Tire Quality Grades.............. 301
Universal Transmitter.................... 115
Unleaded Gasoline...................... 214
Vanity Mirrors.......................... 65
Variance, Compass...................... 144
Vehicle Certification Label................ 219
Vehicle Identification Number............... 6
Vehicle Loading..................202,219,220
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations............ 7
Vehicle Storage......................177,268
Vehicle Theft Alarm...................... 22
Viscosity, Engine Oil..................... 243Warning Flasher, Hazard................. 224
Warnings and Cautions.................... 6
Warranty Information.................... 297
Washer, Adding Fluid..............104,106,251
Washers, Headlight..................... 105
Washers, Windshield.................... 102
Washing Vehicle........................ 261
Wheel Alignment and Balance............. 210
Wheel and Wheel Trim................... 262
Wheel Bearings........................ 260
Wind Buffeting......................26,122
Window Airbag.......................36,44
Window Fogging....................... 177
Windows.............................. 23
Power.............................. 23
Windshield Defroster.................... 175
Windshield Washers..................102,251
Windshield Wiper Blades................. 250
Windshield Wipers...................... 102
Wiper Blade Replacement................. 250
Wipers, Intermittent..................... 104
Wipers, Rain Sensitive................... 103
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