2006 CHRYSLER 300 SRT engine

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304 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) System............. 195
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)......... 259
Adding Fuel.......................... 224
Adding Washer Fluid..............104,105,257
Additives, Fuel........................ 222
Adjustable Pedals....................... 94
Air Conditioner Maintenance.............. 254
Air Conditioning Filter................179,255
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips........... 180
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............. 255
Air Pressure, Tires...................... 209
Airbag................................ 35
Airbag Deployment....................39,45
Airbag Light....................40,47,57,135
Airbag Maintenance...................... 46
Airbag, Side........................... 43
Airbag, Window......................35,43
Alarm System.......................... 21
Alignment and Balance.................. 214
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............ 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio.................. 167
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............259,281
Disposal............................ 260Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............. 195
Anti-Lock Warning Light................. 135
Anti-Theft Security Alarm................. 21
Appearance Care....................... 266
Auto Down Power Windows............... 23
Auto Up Power Windows................. 24
Automatic Dimming Mirror................ 63
Automatic Door Locks.................... 17
Automatic Headlights.................... 99
Automatic Temperature Control............ 173
Automatic Transmission............185,265,266
Adding Fluid.....................266,282
Fluid and Filter Changes................ 266
Fluid Change........................ 266
Fluid Level Check..................... 265
Fluid Type.......................... 282
Autostick..........................187,192
Ball Joints............................ 256
Battery............................... 253
Jump Starting........................ 235
Keyless Transmitter Replacement.......... 21
Location.........................236,253
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Cooling System........................ 258
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)............. 259
Coolant Capacity..................... 281
Coolant Level.....................258,261
Disposal of Used Coolant............... 260
Drain, Flush, and Refill................. 258
Inspection........................... 261
Points to Remember................... 261
Pressure Cap........................ 260
Radiator Cap........................ 260
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)....259,281,282
Cruise Control (Speed Control)............. 111
Cup Holder........................125,270
Customer Assistance.................... 300
Data Recorder, Event..................... 47
Dealer Service......................... 246
Defroster, Windshield..................57,177
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers............... 103
Diagnostic System, Onboard............... 244
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................ 101
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............. 260Door Locks............................ 15
Door Locks, Automatic................... 17
Door Opener, Garage.................... 114
Drive Belts............................ 250
Driver’s Seat Glide Feature................ 92
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................. 237
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System).... 163
Electric Remote Mirrors................... 64
Electrical Power Outlets.................. 122
Electronic Speed Control.................. 111
Electronic Stability Program............... 109
Electronic Vehicle Information Center........ 140
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............. 238
Hazard Warning Flasher................ 230
Jump Starting........................ 235
Overheating......................... 230
Towing............................. 239
Emission Control System Maintenance....245,284
Engine............................... 243
Air Cleaner.......................... 251
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Air Cleaner Filter..................... 251
Break-In Recommendations............... 56
Checking Oil Level.................... 247
Compartment........................ 243
Coolant (Antifreeze)................258,282
Cooling............................ 258
Exhaust Gas Caution................56,223
Fails to Start......................... 184
Fuel Requirements.................220,281
Oil ..........................247,281,282
Oil Change Interval................... 248
Oil Selection......................249,281
Overheating......................... 230
Temperature Gauge................... 137
Engine Oil Viscosity..................... 249
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart................ 249
Enhanced Accident Response Feature......... 46
Event Data Recorder..................... 47
Exhaust Gas Caution...............56,223,257
Exhaust System........................ 257
Exterior Folding Mirrors.................. 64Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 251
Air Conditioning..................179,255
Engine Fuel......................... 251
Engine Oil.......................250,282
Engine Oil Disposal................... 250
Flashers
Hazard Warning...................... 230
Turn Signal.......................... 134
Flash-To-Pass.......................... 101
Floor Console.......................... 126
Fluid Capacities........................ 281
Fluid Leaks............................ 58
Fluid Level Checks
Brake.............................. 264
Cooling System....................... 258
Engine Oil.......................... 247
Power Steering....................... 255
Fluids............................... 282
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts........ 282
Fog Lights.........................100,134
Folding Rear Seat....................... 93
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.................. 238
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Engine Temperature Warning............ 135
Fog .............................100,134
Hazard Warning Flasher................ 230
Headlight Switch...................... 99
Headlights........................99,276
Headlights On With Wipers...........99,103
High Beam.......................... 101
High Beam Indicator................... 138
Illuminated Entry...................... 15
Instrument Cluster..................... 99
Interior.............................. 97
License............................. 281
Lights On Reminder................... 100
Malfunction Indicator.................. 139
Oil Pressure......................... 134
Reading............................ 114
Seat Belt Reminder.................... 138
Service..........................275,276
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . 139
Turn Signal........................98,100
Voltage............................. 139
Loading Vehicle.....................225,226
Capacities........................... 226Tires ............................... 204
Locks
Door............................... 15
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH).............................. 52
Lubrication, Body....................... 256
Lumbar Support........................ 89
Maintenance Free Battery................. 253
Maintenance Procedures.................. 247
Maintenance Schedule................... 284
ScheduleA......................... 294
ScheduleB......................... 287
Malfunction Indicator Light............139,245
Manual, Service........................ 303
Memory Feature (Memory Seat)............. 90
Memory Seat........................... 90
Mini-Trip Computer..................... 142
Mirrors............................... 63
Automatic Dimming.................... 63
Electric Remote....................... 64
Exterior Folding....................... 64
Heated.............................. 65
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Outside............................. 64
Vanity.............................. 65
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............ 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............. 214
Mopar Parts........................246,302
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 98
Navigation System...................... 168
New Vehicle Break-In Period............... 56
Occupant Restraints...................... 27
Oil, Engine.........................247,282
Capacity............................ 281
Change Interval...................... 248
Checking........................... 247
Disposal............................ 250
Filter...........................250,282
Filter Disposal....................... 250
Materials Added to.................... 249
Recommendation..................249,281
Viscosity............................ 281
Onboard Diagnostic System............244,245
Opener, Garage Door.................... 114Operator Manuals (Owner’s Manuals)......... 4
Overhead Console...................... 113
Overheating, Engine..................137,230
Owner’s Manual......................4,303
Panic Alarm........................... 20
Park Assist System, Rear.................. 85
Parking Brake......................... 194
Parking On Hill........................ 194
Passing Light.......................... 101
Pedals, Adjustable....................... 94
Personal Settings....................... 147
Pets.................................. 55
Phone, Cellular......................... 66
Phone, Hands-Free....................... 66
Placard, Tire and Loading Information....... 204
Power
Brakes............................. 195
Distribution Center.................... 270
Door Locks.......................... 16
Mirrors............................. 64
Outlet.............................. 122
Seats............................... 87
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Seat Belts.............................. 28
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage...... 31
And Pregnant Women.................. 33
Child Restraint....................48,49,54
Extender............................ 34
Front Seat............................ 29
Operating Instructions.................. 29
Pretensioners......................... 32
Reminder........................... 138
Seats................................. 87
Glide-To-Exit......................... 92
Heated.............................. 89
Lumbar Support....................... 89
Memory............................. 90
Power.............................. 87
Rear Folding......................... 93
Reclining............................ 88
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............... 21
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze).........259,282
Selection of Oil........................ 249
Sentry Key............................ 12
Service Assistance...................... 300
Service Contract........................ 302Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction
Indicator)............................. 139
Service Manuals........................ 303
Setting the Clock....................151,153
Settings, Personal....................... 147
Shift Speeds........................... 185
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage............. 31
Side Airbag............................ 43
Signals, Turn.......................... 134
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............. 237
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................ 217
Snow Tires............................ 218
Spark Plugs........................... 250
Speed Control......................... 111
Speedometer.......................... 134
Starting.............................. 183
Engine Fails to Start................... 184
Starting and Operating................... 183
Steering
Linkage............................ 256
Power...........................198,255
Tilt Column......................... 106
Wheel, Tilt.......................... 106
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Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls............................ 168
Storage...........................126,275
Storage, Vehicle.....................179,275
Storing Your Vehicle..................... 275
Sun Roof............................. 120
Sunglass Storage....................... 114
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag....... 35
System, Navigation..................... 168
Tachometer........................... 134
Telescoping Steering Column.............. 106
Temperature Control, Automatic............ 173
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant......137,231
Theft Alarm............................ 21
Theft System........................... 21
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo.................. 126
Tilt Steering Column.................... 106
Tire and Loading Information Placard....... 204
Tire Identification Number (TIN)........... 203
Tire Markings......................... 199
Tire Safety Information................... 199
TIREFIT.............................. 231Tires ...........................58,208,305
Air Pressure......................... 208
Alignment.......................... 214
Chains............................. 217
General Information................... 208
High Speed......................... 210
Inflation Pressures.................... 209
Load Capacity....................204,205
Pressure Monitor System............... 214
Quality Grading...................... 305
Radial.............................. 211
Replacement......................... 213
Rotation............................ 218
Safety...........................199,208
Sizes............................... 201
Snow Tires.......................... 218
Spinning............................ 211
Tread Wear Indicators.................. 212
Towing.............................. 228
Behind a Motor Home................. 228
Disabled Vehicle...................... 239
Recreational......................... 228
Trailering........................... 228
318 INDEX