2008 CHRYSLER 300 C maintenance schedule

•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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Perform Maintenance Every(Where time and mileage
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Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. 6,000 10 000 6
Rotate the tires. 6,000 10 000 6
If using your vehicle in dusty or off-road conditions,
inspect the engine air cleaner filter, and replace if nec-
essary.12,000 20 000 12
Inspect the brake linings, and replace if necessary. 12,000 20 000 12
Replace the air conditioning filter (if equipped). 12,000 20 000 12
Inspect the rear axle fluid. 18,000 30 000 18
Inspect the CV joints. Perform the first inspection at
12,000 miles (20 000 km) or 12 months.24,000 40 000 24
Inspect the exhaust system. Perform the first inspec-
tion at 12,000 miles (20 000 km) or 12 months.24,000 40 000 24
Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot
seals, and replace if necessary.24,000 40 000 24
Replace the engine air cleaner filter. 30,000 50 000 30
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Perform Maintenance Every(Where time and mileage
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Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months
Inspect the transfer case fluid — All Wheel Drive
(AWD).30,000 50 000 30
Replace the spark plugs on 5.7L engines.30,000 50 000 30
Change the rear axle fluid if using your vehicle for
any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or fre-
quent trailer towing.48,000 80 000 48
Change the automatic transmission fluid & filter if
using your vehicle for any of the following: police,
taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing.60,000 100 000 60
Change the transfer case fluid if using your vehicle for
any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or fre-
quent trailer towing — All Wheel Drive (AWD).60,000 100 000 60
Inspect and replace the PCV valve if necessary.90,000 150 000 90
Flush and replace the engine coolant. 102,000 170 000 60
Replace the spark plugs on 2.7L and 3.5L engines.102,000 170 000 102
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Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months
Replace the timing belt on 3.5L engines.102,000 170 000 102
Change the automatic transmission fluid & filter. 120,000 200 000 120
Replace the accessory drive belt on 2.7L engines. 120,000 200 000 120
WARNING!
You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you
have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you
have any doubt about your ability to perform a
service job, take your vehicle to a competent
mechanic.
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Low Tire Pressure System.................. 355
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH)............................71,72
Lubrication, Body....................... 433
Lumbar Support........................ 119
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 428
Maintenance, General..................... 420
Maintenance Procedures................... 420
Maintenance Schedule.................... 478
Maintenance, Sunroof..................... 186
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 212,418
Manual, Service......................... 490
Map/Reading Lights..................136,176
Master Cylinder (Brakes).................. 443
Memory Feature (Memory Seat)............. 124
Memory Seat........................... 124
Memory Seats and Radio.................. 124
Methanol............................. 366Mini-Trip Computer...................... 219
Mirrors................................ 86
Automatic Dimming..................... 86
Electric Powered....................... 89
Electric Remote........................ 89
Exterior Folding........................ 88
Heated.............................. 90
Outside.............................. 87
Rearview............................. 86
Vanity............................... 90
Mode
Fuel Saver........................... 219
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 355
Mopar Parts.........................419,489
MP3 Player.........................234,252
MTBE/ETBE........................... 366
Multi-Displacement Engine System........... 328
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 134
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Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 79
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 79
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 489
Safety, Exhaust Gas....................... 78
Safety Information, Tire................... 334
Safety Tips............................. 77
Satellite Radio..................234,252,253,268
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 269
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 478
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 450
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 49
Seat Belts..........................42,43,79
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 47
And Pregnant Women................... 51
Child Restraint...................67,68,69,74
Extender............................. 51
Front Seat..........................43,44
Inspection............................ 79
Operating Instructions................... 44Pretensioners.......................... 48
Rear Seat............................. 43
Reminder............................ 209
Untwisting Procedure.................... 48
Seats................................. 117
Adjustment.......................... 117
Easy Entry........................... 127
Head Restraints....................... 120
Heated............................. 120
Height Adjustment..................... 117
Lumbar Support....................... 119
Memory............................. 124
Power.............................. 117
Rear Folding......................... 123
Reclining............................ 118
Seatback Release....................... 123
Tilting.............................. 117
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............18,209
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)..........436,475
512 INDEX