2007 CHRYSLER 300 LX check engine light

At Each Stop for Fuel
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Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully
warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while
the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accu-
racy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the
level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
•Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once a Month
•
Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery, and clean, and tighten the termi-
nals as required.
•Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir and brake
master cylinder, and add as needed.
•Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct
operation.
•Check rubber seals on each side of the radiator for
proper fit.
At Each Oil Change
•
Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the exhaust system.
•Inspect the brake hoses.
•Inspect the CV joints and front and rear suspension
components.
•Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
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Autostick........................... 249
Fluid and Filter Changes................ 357
Fluid Change........................ 357
Fluid Level Check..................... 356
Fluid Type.......................... 384
Gear Ranges......................... 241
Shifting..........................240,245
Special Additives..................... 357
Torque Converter..................... 243
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode . . . 244
Autostick..........................247,249
Ball Joints............................ 346
Battery............................... 343
Emergency Starting.................... 322
Jump Starting........................ 322
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)..... 21
Location.........................322,343
Bearings.............................. 358
Belts, Drive........................... 340
Belts, Seat............................. 33
Body Mechanism Lubrication.............. 346
B-Pillar Location....................... 267Brake Assist System..................... 258
Brake, Parking......................... 251
Brake System.......................253,354
Anti-Lock (ABS)...................... 253
Fluid Check......................355,384
Hoses.............................. 354
Master Cylinder...................... 355
Parking............................ 251
Warning Light....................165,253
Brakes............................... 253
Brake/Transmission Interlock.............. 240
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle...... 58
Bulb Replacement...................... 372
Bulbs, Light........................... 371
Calibration, Compass.................... 178
Capacities, Fluid....................... 382
Caps, Filler
Fuel............................... 293
Oil (Engine)......................338,339
Radiator (Coolant Pressure).............. 351
Car Washes........................... 359
Carbon Monoxide Warning.............59,292
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Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance....... 217
Catalytic Converter..................... 341
CD (Compact Disc) Player.............188,195
Cellular Phone.......................... 72
Chains, Tire........................... 279
Changing A Flat Tire.................... 314
Chart, Tire Sizing....................... 264
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light).............. 333
Child Restraint...................50,52,55,56
Child Restraint Tether Anchors...........54,55
Child Safety Locks....................... 25
Clean Air Gasoline...................... 290
Cleaning
Wheels............................. 360
Climate Control........................ 219
Clock.......................186,190,196,207
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance........... 218
Compact Spare Tire..................... 274
Compass............................. 178
Compass Calibration.................... 178
Compass Variance...................... 179
Computer, Trip/Travel................... 175Console.............................. 153
Console, Floor......................... 153
Console, Overhead...................... 140
Contract, Service....................... 408
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)........ 351
Cooling System........................ 349
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)............. 351
Coolant Capacity..................... 382
Coolant Level.....................349,352
Disposal of Used Coolant............... 352
Drain, Flush, and Refill................. 350
Inspection........................... 352
Points to Remember................... 352
Pressure Cap........................ 351
Radiator Cap........................ 351
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)....350,382,383
Cruise Control (Speed Control).......... 118,121
Cruise Light........................... 163
Cup Holder.....................151,362,363
Customer Assistance.................... 406
Data Recorder, Event..................... 49
Daytime Running Lights................. 106
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Dealer Service......................... 334
Defroster, Rear Window.................. 229
Defroster, Windshield...............61,220,225
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers............... 110
Diagnostic System, Onboard............... 332
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................ 107
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............. 352
Door Locks............................ 22
Door Locks, Automatic................... 24
Door Opener, Garage.................... 141
Drive Belts............................ 340
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................. 250
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System).... 210
Electric Remote Mirrors................... 70
Electrical Power Outlets.................. 149
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) . . 118,121
Electronic Stability Program (ESP).......... 259
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light..... 168
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . 171Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............. 324
Hazard Warning Flasher................ 312
Jacking............................. 314
Jump Starting........................ 322
Overheating......................... 312
Towing............................. 325
Emission Control System Maintenance....333,386
Engine.........................329,330,331
Air Cleaner.......................... 341
Block Heater......................... 237
Break-In Recommendations............... 58
Checking Oil Level.................335,336
Compartment..................329,330,331
Coolant (Antifreeze)................349,383
Cooling............................ 349
Exhaust Gas Caution................59,292
Fails to Start......................... 235
Flooded, Starting..................... 235
Fuel Requirements.................289,382
Oil ..........................335,382,383
Oil Change Interval................... 337
Oil Filler Cap.....................338,339
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Oil Selection......................337,382
Oil Synthetic......................... 339
Overheating......................... 312
Temperature Gauge................... 166
Enhanced Accident Response Feature......... 48
Ethanol.............................. 290
Event Data Recorder..................... 49
Exhaust Gas Caution.............59,60,292,348
Exhaust System......................59,348
Exterior Folding Mirrors.................. 69
Exterior Lighting....................... 103
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 341
Air Conditioning..................227,345
Engine Fuel......................... 341
Engine Oil.......................340,383
Engine Oil Disposal................... 340
Flashers
Hazard Warning...................... 312
Turn Signal.......................107,163
Flash-To-Pass.......................... 107
Flat Tire Changing...................... 314Flooded Engine Starting.................. 235
Floor Console.......................... 153
Fluid Capacities........................ 382
Fluid Leaks............................ 61
Fluid Level Checks
Brake.............................. 355
Cooling System....................... 349
Engine Oil.......................335,336
Power Steering....................... 346
Fluids............................... 383
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts........ 383
Fog Lights.........................106,163
Folding Rear Seat....................... 97
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.................. 324
Front Suspension Ball Joints............... 346
Front Wheel Bearings.................... 358
Fuel................................. 289
Adding............................. 293
Clean Air........................... 290
Ethanol............................. 290
Filler Cap (Gas Cap)................... 293
Filter.............................. 341
Gasoline............................ 289
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Latch Plate............................ 34
Latches............................... 61
Hood.............................. 101
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 289
Life of Tires........................... 277
Lights.............................61,103
Airbag.......................46,49,60,165
Anti-Lock........................164,255
Automatic Headlights.................. 103
Brake Assist Warning.................. 262
Brake Warning....................165,253
Bulb Replacement..................... 371
Courtesy/Reading.................108,140
Cruise............................. 163
Daytime Running..................... 106
Dimmer Switch, Headlight...........106,107
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Indicator..........................259,262
Electronic Throttle Control Warning....... 168
Engine Temperature Warning............ 164
Fog .............................106,163
Hazard Warning Flasher................ 312
Headlight Switch..................... 103Headlights.......................103,374
Headlights On With Wipers...........104,111
High Beam.......................107,167
High Beam Indicator................... 167
Illuminated Entry...................... 17
Instrument Cluster.................103,163
Interior..........................108,140
License............................. 381
Lights On Reminder................... 106
Low Fuel........................... 163
LowTire ............................ 169
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)...... 170
Oil Pressure......................... 171
Passing............................. 107
Reading............................ 140
Seat Belt Reminder.................... 168
Service..........................371,372
Service Engine Soon
(Malfunction Indicator)................. 170
SmartBeams......................... 104
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS).......169,281
Traction Control...................... 262
Turn Signal....................
106,107,163
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Vanity Mirror......................... 71
Voltage............................. 170
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 163
Load Leveling System................... 155
Loading Vehicle.....................295,297
Capacities........................... 297
Tires ............................... 267
Locks................................ 22
Auto Unlock......................... 25
Child Protection....................... 25
Door............................... 22
Power Door.......................... 23
Low Tire Pressure System................ 281
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH)............................54,55
Lubrication, Body....................... 346
Lumbar Support........................ 94
Maintenance Free Battery................. 343
Maintenance Procedures.................. 335
Maintenance Schedule................... 386
Schedule “A”........................ 399
Schedule “B”........................ 389Malfunction Indicator Light
(Check Engine)......................170,333
Manual, Service........................ 409
Memory Feature (Memory Seat)............. 98
Memory Seat........................... 98
Memory Seats and Radio.................. 98
Methanol............................. 290
Mini-Trip Computer..................... 175
Mirrors............................... 68
Automatic Dimming.................... 68
Electric Remote....................... 70
Exterior Folding....................... 69
Heated.............................. 71
Outside............................. 69
Rearview............................ 68
Vanity.............................. 71
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............ 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............. 281
Mopar Parts........................334,408
MTBE/ETBE.......................... 290
Multi-Displacement Engine System.......... 256
Multi-Function Control Lever.............. 106
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Navigation Radio....................... 206
Navigation System...................... 206
New Vehicle Break-In Period............... 58
Occupant Restraints...................... 32
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)............. 289
Odometer............................ 167
Trip ............................... 167
Oil, Engine.........................335,383
Capacity............................ 382
Change Interval...................... 337
Checking........................335,336
Dipstick.........................335,336
Disposal............................ 340
Filter...........................340,383
Filter Disposal....................... 340
Identification Logo.................... 338
Materials Added to.................... 339
Recommendation..................337,382
Synthetic........................... 339
Viscosity......................338,339,382
Onboard Diagnostic System............332,333
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ......... 141Operating Precautions................... 332
Outside Rearview Mirrors................. 69
Overdrive............................ 242
Overhead Console...................... 140
Overheating, Engine..................167,312
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual)......... 409
Panic Alarm........................... 20
Park Assist System, Rear................. 136
Parking Brake......................... 251
Parking On Hill........................ 251
Passing Light.......................... 107
Pedals, Adjustable...................... 117
Personal Settings....................... 182
Pets.................................. 58
Phone, Cellular......................... 72
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect™)............ 72
Placard, Tire and Loading Information....... 267
Power
Brakes............................. 253
Distribution Center (Fuses).............. 363
Door Locks.......................... 23
Mirrors............................. 70
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