2008 CHRYSLER 300 C light

License Light
1. Remove the screws securing the light to the rear fascia.
2. Remove the bulb and socket assembly.
3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and
install the replacement bulb.
4. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly.
5. Reattach the light to the rear fascia, and then install the
screws.
1 — License Light Bulb
2 — Socket 472 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

•Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.
At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
Required Maintenance Intervals
480 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech
Impaired (TDD/TTY)
To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the
manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni-
cation Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its Customer
Center. Any hearing or speech impaired customer who
has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter
(TTY) in the United States can communicate with the
manufacturer by dialing 1–800–380–CHRY.
Service Contract
You may have purchased a service contract for your
vehicle to help protect you from the high cost of unex-
pected repairs after your manufacturer’s new vehicle
limited warranty expires. The manufacturer stands be-
hind only the manufacturer’s Service Contracts. If you
purchased a manufacturer’s Service Contract, you will
receive Plan Provisions and an Owner Identification Card
in the mail within three weeks of your vehicle delivery
date. If you have any questions about your servicecontract, call the manufacturer’s Service Contract Na-
tional Customer Hotline at 1-800-521-9922.
The manufacturer will not stand behind any service
contract that is not the manufacturer’s Service Contract. It
is not responsible for any service contract other than the
manufacturer’s Service Contract. If you purchased a
service contract that is not a manufacturer’s Service
Contract, and you require service after your manufactur-
er’s new vehicle limited warranty expires, please refer to
your contract documents, and contact the person listed in
those documents.
We appreciate that you have made a major investment
when you purchased your new vehicle. Your dealer has
also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and
training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with
your ownership experience. You’ll be pleased with their
sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related
concerns.
488 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

About Your Brakes....................322,324
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).............. 325
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . 152
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 437
Adding Fuel........................... 369
Adding Washer Fluid...............141,143,434
Additives, Fuel......................... 367
Adjustable Pedals....................... 147
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 426
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 430
Air Conditioning.....................282,284
Air Conditioning Controls................. 282
Air Conditioning Filter.................291,431
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 292
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............430,431
Air Conditioning System.............282,284,430
Air Pressure, Tires....................210,345
Airbag................................ 52
Airbag Deployment.....................58,62Airbag Light.....................59,64,79,205
Airbag Maintenance....................... 64
Airbag, Side..........................53,60
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain).............53,60
Alarm, Panic............................ 25
Alarm (Security Alarm).................18,209
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............... 18
Alignment and Balance................... 352
All Wheel Drive (AWD)................319,445
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 269
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........436,437,473
Disposal............................ 439
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).............. 325
Anti-Lock Warning Light...............204,326
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)........ 18
Anti-Theft System....................... 209
Appearance Care........................ 446
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm)......... 18
496 INDEX

Audio Systems (Radio).................234,252
Auto Down Power Windows................ 36
Auto Unlock, Doors....................... 32
Auto Up Power Windows.................. 37
Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 86
Automatic Door Locks...................31,32
Automatic Headlights.................... 131
Automatic Oil Change Indicator..........203,218
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)......... 284
Automatic Transaxle
Special Additives...................... 445
Automatic Transmission...........307,312,444,445
Adding Fluid......................445,476
Autostick.........................315,318
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 445
Fluid Change......................... 445
Fluid Level Check...................... 444
Fluid Type........................... 476
Gear Ranges.......................307,313Overdrive........................... 309
Shifting..........................307,312
Special Additives...................... 445
Torque Converter...................... 311
Automatic Transmission Limp Home
Mode...........................312,316,317
Autostick...........................315,318
Axle Fluid............................. 476
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid)............... 476
Ball Joints............................. 432
Battery............................... 428
Emergency Starting..................... 404
Jump Starting......................... 404
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 25
Location..........................405,428
Bearings.............................. 446
Belts, Drive............................ 425
Belts, Seat............................43,79
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Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 433
B-Pillar Location........................ 340
Brake Assist System...................... 330
Brake Control System, Electronic............. 330
Brake Fluid............................ 476
Brake, Parking.......................... 322
Brake System........................324,441
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................... 325
Fluid Check.......................443,476
Hoses.............................. 442
Master Cylinder....................... 443
Parking............................. 322
Warning Light.....................205,324
Brakes.............................324,441
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 306
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 76
Brightness, Interior Lights.................. 137
Bulb Replacement.....................459,460
Bulbs, Light..........................79,459Calibration, Compass..................... 222
Capacities, Fluid........................ 473
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 369
Oil (Engine).......................423,424
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 438
Car Washes............................ 447
Carbon Monoxide Warning...............78,368
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................... 372
Catalytic Converter...................... 427
CD (Compact Disc) Player...............234,252
Cellular Phone.....................91,252,253
Certification Label....................... 372
Chains, Tire............................ 353
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 394
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 336
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)............... 418
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety............. 77
498 INDEX

Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)......436,473,475
Corrosion Protection..................... 446
Cruise Control (Speed Control)...........148,152
Cruise Light........................... 202
Cup Holder.........................189,450
Customer Assistance..................... 486
Customer Programmable Features............ 227
Data Recorder, Event...................... 65
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights........... 137
Daytime Running Lights................... 134
Dealer Service.......................... 420
Deck Lid, Emergency Release................ 41
Deck Lid, Power Release................... 40
Defroster, Rear Window................... 293
Defroster, Windshield................79,283,289
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 138
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 417
Digital Video Disc (DVD) Player..........234,252Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 136
Dipsticks
Oil (Engine).......................421,422
Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 408
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 439
Engine Oil........................... 425
Door Locks............................. 29
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 31
Door Opener, Garage..................... 177
Drive Belts............................ 425
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 319
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water................................ 320
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System)...... 272
Electric Rear Window Defrost............... 293
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 89
500 INDEX

Electrical Power Outlets................... 187
Electronic Brake Control System
Brake Assist System.................... 330
Electronic Stability Program............... 331
Traction Control System................. 328
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses).... 451
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)....148,152
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 331
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light...... 209
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 213
Emergency Deck Lid Release................ 41
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............... 407
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 392
Jacking............................. 394
Jump Starting......................... 404
Overheating.......................... 393
Towing............................. 408
Emergency Trunk Release................... 41Emission Control System Maintenance......418,478
Engine........................76,414,415,416
Air Cleaner.......................... 426
Block Heater......................... 303
Break-In Recommendations................ 76
Checking Oil Level..................421,422
Compartment...................414,415,416
Coolant (Antifreeze).................436,475
Cooling............................. 435
Exhaust Gas Caution..................78,368
Fails to Start.......................... 302
Flooded, Starting...................... 302
Fuel Requirements..................... 365
Jump Starting......................... 404
Multi-Displacement..................... 328
Oil ...........................421,473,475
Oil Change Interval...............203,218,423
Oil Filler Cap......................423,424
Oil Filter............................ 425
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