2005 CHRYSLER 300 SRT ground clearance

▫Replacement Tires.....................209
▫Alignment And Balance.................210

Tire Chains...........................211

Snow Tires...........................212

Tire Rotation Recommendations...........212
▫Tire Rotation — Standard Tires............213
▫Tire Rotation — All Season Tires..........213
▫Tire Rotation — General Information.......213

Ground Clearance.....................214

Fuel Requirements.....................214
▫Spark Knock.........................214
▫Reformulated Gasoline.................215
▫Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends..............215
▫MMT In Gasoline.....................215
▫Materials Added To Fuel................216▫Fuel System Cautions..................216
▫Carbon Monoxide Warnings..............217

Adding Fuel..........................218
▫Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)...............218

Vehicle Loading.......................219
▫Vehicle Certification Label...............219
▫Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).......220
▫Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).........220
▫Overloading.........................220
▫Loading............................220

Recreational Towing
(Behind Motorhome, Etc.)
................222
▫Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
(Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The
Ground)............................222
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These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires.
The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with
aggressive tread designs such as those on all season type
tires. Rotation will increase tread life, help to maintain
mud, snow, and wet traction levels, and contribute to a
smooth, quiet ride.
GROUND CLEARANCE
CAUTION!
Damage to the front and rear fascias can occur if you
disregard the low ground clearance in the front and
rear of this vehicle. Pay close attention when parking
to avoid running into parking curbs. Exercise caution
when entering or exiting steep driveways or when
pulling off the road onto soft shoulders.
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
Your vehicle is designed to meet all emis-
sion regulations and provide excellent fuel
economy when using high quality pre-
mium unleaded gasoline having an octane
rating of 91 or higher.
Spark Knock
Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful to
your engine. However, continued heavy spark knock at
high speeds can cause damage and immediate service is
required.
Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such as hard
starting, stalling and hesitations. If you experience these
symptoms, try another brand of “premium” gasoline
before considering service for the vehicle.
Over 40 automobile manufacturers around the world
have issued and endorsed consistent gasoline specifica-
tions (the World Wide Fuel Charter, WWFC) to define
fuel properties necessary to deliver enhanced emissions,
engine performance, and durability for your vehicle. The
manufacturer recommends the use of gasolines that meet
the WWFC specifications if they are available.
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Clean Air........................... 215
Filler Cap........................... 218
Filter.............................. 245
Gasoline............................ 214
Gauge............................. 138
Hoses.............................. 259
Octane Rating........................ 276
Requirements.....................214,275
Tank Capacity........................ 275
Fueling.............................. 218
Fuses................................ 264
Garage Door Opener.................... 115
GasCap .............................. 218
Gasoline............................. 214
Gasoline, Clean Air..................... 215
Gasoline, Reformulated.................. 215
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................. 137
Fuel............................... 138
Speedometer......................... 134
Tachometer.......................... 134
General Information.................15,20,213Glass Cleaning......................... 263
Gross Axle Weight Rating................. 220
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating............... 220
Ground Clearance...................... 214
Hands-Free Phone....................... 66
Hazard Warning Flasher.................. 224
Head Restraints......................... 92
Headlight Washers...................105,251
Headlights............................ 270
High Beam.......................... 101
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch...... 101
On With Wipers...................100,104
Passing............................. 101
Switch............................98,99
Time Delay.......................... 100
Washers.........................105,251
Heated Seats........................... 88
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . 101
Holder, Cup........................... 125
Homelink Transmitter................... 115
Hood Release.......................... 95
Horn................................. 12
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