2006 CHRYSLER 300 LX belt

WARNING!
•Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can
burn or even blind you. Don’t allow battery fluid
to contact your eyes, skin or clothing. Don’t lean
over a battery when attaching clamps. If acid
splashes in eyes or on skin, flush the area imme-
diately with large amounts of water.
•Battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep
flame or sparks away from the battery. Don’t use
a booster battery or any other booster source with
an output greater than 12 volts. Don’t allow cable
clamps to touch each other.
•Battery posts, terminals and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands
after handling.
CAUTION!
•It is essential when replacing the cables on the
battery that the positive cable is attached to the
positive post and the negative cable is attached to
the negative post. Battery posts are marked posi-
tive (+) and negative (-) and identified on the
battery case. Cable clamps should be tight on the
terminal posts and free of corrosion.
•If a“fast charger”is used while battery is in
vehicle, disconnect both vehicle battery cables
before connecting the charger to battery. Do not
use a“fast charger”to provide starting voltage.
Air Conditioner Maintenance
For best possible performance, your air conditioner
should be checked and serviced by an Authorized Dealer
at the start of each warm season. This service should
include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance
test. Drive belt tension should also be checked at this
time.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 307
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Seat Belt Maintenance
Do not bleach, dye or clean the belts with chemical
solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric.
Sun damage can also weaken the fabric.
If the belts need cleaning use MoparTotal Clean, a mild
soap solution, or lukewarm water. Do not remove the
belts from the vehicle to wash them.
Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the
buckles do not work properly.
Cleaning The Center Console Cup Holders—300
Models
Perform the following steps to clean the center console
cup holders:
•Grab the center of the rubber portion of the cup holder
firmly and lift upward to remove.
•Soak the rubber cup holder liner in a mixture of
medium hot tap water and one teaspoon of mild liquid
dish soap. Let soak for approximately one hour.
•After one hour pull the liner from the water and dip it
back into the water about six times. This will loosen
any remaining debris.
•Rinse the liner thoroughly under warm running water.
Shake the excess water from the liner and dry the
outer surfaces with a clean soft cloth.
•Carefully tuck the front, followed by the rear, then side
edges of the cup holder into the center console.
Cleaning The Center Console Cup Holders—
300C and 300 Touring Models
Clean with a damp cloth or towel using a mild detergent
with the cup holder in the center console.
NOTE:The cup holder cannot be removed.
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Miles 57,000 60,000 63,000 66,000 69,000 72,000
(Kilometers) (95 000) (100 000) (105 000) (110 000) (115 000) (120 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not
replaced at 3 months.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.*‡X
Change the automatic transmission fluid and
filter.X
Replace the air conditioning filter. X X
Flush and replace engine coolant at 60 months
if not done at 102,000 miles.X
Rotate the tires. X X X
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Miles 93,000 96,000 99,000 102,000 105,000
(Kilometers) (155 000) (160 000) (165 000) (170 000) (175 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not re-
placed at 3 months.XXXXX
Inspect theair cleaner filterand replace if re-
quired.*XXXX
Replace theair cleaner filter.X
Inspect the front and rear brake linings and rotors. X
Replace theengine timing belt.3.5L Engine. X
Replace thespark plugs.2.7L, 3.5L Engines. X
Check and Inspect the accessory drive belt and ten-
sioner. Replace if required.X
Change the rear axle fluid. X
Replace the air conditioning filter. X
Change the Transfer Case Fluid - All Wheel Drive
(AWD) only.X
Flush and replace engine coolant at 102,000 miles if
not done at 60 months.X
Rotate the tires. X X
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Miles 42,000 48,000 54,000 60,000 66,000 72,000
(Kilometers) (70 000) (80 000) (90 000) (100 000) (110 000) (120 000)
[Months] [42] [48] [54] [60] [66] [72]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X X
Inspect theair cleaner filterand replace if
required.*XXX XX
Replace theair cleaner filter.X
Inspect the front and rear brake linings and
rotors.XX
Replace thespark plugs.5.7L Engine. X
Check and Inspect the accessory drive belt
and tensioner. Replace if required.X
Flush and replace engine coolant at 60 months
if not done at 102,000 miles.X
Check and replace, if necessary, thePCV
valve.*X
Replace the air conditioning filter. X X X
Rotate the tires. X X X X X X
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Miles 78,000 84,000 90,000 96,000 102,000
(Kilometers) (130 000) (140 000) (150 000) (160 000) (170 000)
[Months] [78] [84] [90] [96] [102]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X
Inspect theair cleaner filterand replace if re-
quired.*XX XX
Replace theair cleaner filter.X
Inspect the front and rear brake linings and rotors. X
Check and Inspect the accessory drive belt and ten-
sioner. Replace if required.X
Replace thespark plugs.2.7L, 3.5L Engines. X
Replace thespark plugs.5.7L Engine. X
Check and replace, if necessary, thePCV valve.*‡X
Replace theengine timing belt.3.5L Engine. X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 102,000
miles if not done at 60 months.X
Replace the air conditioning filter. X X
Rotate the tires. X X X X X
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Ball Joints............................ 309
Battery............................... 306
Jump Starting........................ 282
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)..... 24
Location.........................283,306
Bearings.............................. 321
Belts, Drive........................... 303
Body Mechanism Lubrication.............. 309
B-Pillar Location....................... 239
Brake Assist System..................... 116
Brake, Parking......................... 223
Brake System.......................225,317
Anti-Lock (ABS)...................... 225
Fluid Check......................318,347
Hoses.............................. 317
Warning Light....................... 144
Brake/Transmission Interlock.............. 222
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle...... 60
Bulb Replacement...................... 334
Bulbs, Light........................... 333
Calibration, Compass.................... 155
Capacities, Fluid....................... 344Caps, Filler
Fuel............................... 257
Radiator (Coolant Pressure).............. 314
Car Washes........................... 322
Carbon Monoxide Warning.............60,256
Cargo Tie-Downs....................... 135
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance....... 191
Catalytic Converter..................... 304
CD (Compact Disc) Player.............164,171
Cellular Phone.......................... 70
Chains, Tire........................... 251
Changing A Flat Tire.................... 275
Chart, Tire Sizing....................... 236
Child Restraint...................52,55,56,58
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............. 56
Child Safety Locks....................... 19
Clean Air Gasoline...................... 254
Climate Control........................ 192
Clock.......................162,166,172,188
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance........... 192
Compact Spare Tire..................... 246
Compass............................. 154
Compass Calibration.................... 155
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Compass Variance...................... 155
Computer, Trip/Travel................... 153
Console.............................. 135
Console, Floor......................... 135
Console, Overhead...................... 122
Contract, Service....................... 368
Coolant Pressure Cap.................... 314
Cooling System........................ 312
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)............. 314
Coolant Capacity..................... 344
Coolant Level.....................312,315
Disposal of Used Coolant............... 315
Drain, Flush, and Refill................. 313
Inspection........................... 315
Points to Remember................... 316
Pressure Cap........................ 314
Radiator Cap........................ 314
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)....313,344,346
Cruise Control (Speed Control)............. 119
Cup Holder........................133,325
Customer Assistance.................... 366
Data Recorder, Event..................... 51Dealer Service......................... 297
Defroster, Rear Window.................. 193
Defroster, Windshield...............61,195,200
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers............... 109
Diagnostic System, Onboard............... 295
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................ 106
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............. 315
Door Locks............................ 15
Door Locks, Automatic................... 17
Door Opener, Garage.................... 123
Drive Belts............................ 303
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................. 284
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System).... 186
Electric Remote Mirrors................... 69
Electrical Power Outlets.................. 131
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)..... 119
Electronic Stability Program (ESP).......... 117
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . 150
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............. 285
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