2008 CHRYSLER 300 fuel cap

FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
U.S. Metric
Fuel (approximate)
2.7 Liter Engine 18 gallons 68 liters
3.5 Liter Engine without All Wheel Drive 18 gallons 68 liters
3.5 Liter Engine with All Wheel Drive 19 gallons 72 liters
5.7 Liter Engine 19 gallons 72 liters
Engine Oil-With Filter
2.7 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 6.0 qts. 5.7 liters
3.5 Liter Engine (SAE 10W-30, API Certified) 6.0 qts. 5.7 liters
5.7 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 7.0 qts. 6.6 liters
Cooling System *
2.7 Liter Engine (MoparAntifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile
Formula) or equivalent.9.9 qts 9.4 liters
3.5 Liter Engine without All Wheel Drive (MoparAntifreeze/
Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula) or equivalent.11.1 qts 10.5 liters
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 473
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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
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Checks, Safety........................... 77
Child Restraint..................67,68,69,72,74
Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............71,72
Child Safety Locks........................ 33
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 366
Cleaning
Wheels............................. 448
Windshield Wiper Blades................. 433
Climate Control......................... 281
Clock.....................232,235,238,253,258
Coin Holder........................... 190
Cold Weather Operation................... 301
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 281
Compact Spare Tire...................... 348
Compass.............................. 222
Compass Calibration..................... 222
Compass Variance....................... 223
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 219Connector
UCI ................................ 275
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)......... 275
Conserving Fuel........................ 219
Console, Floor.......................... 190
Console, Overhead....................... 176
Contract, Service........................ 488
Converter, Catalytic...................... 427
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap).......... 438
Cooling System......................... 435
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 437
Coolant Capacity...................... 473
Coolant Level......................436,439
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 439
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 436
Inspection........................... 439
Points to Remember.................... 439
Pressure Cap......................... 438
Radiator Cap......................... 438
INDEX 499
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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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Oil Filter Disposal...................... 425
Oil Selection.......................423,473
Oil Synthetic......................... 424
Operation............................ 76
Overheating.......................... 393
Starting............................. 299
Temperature Gauge..................... 207
Engine Oil Viscosity...................423,424
Enhanced Accident Response Feature.......... 63
Entry System, Illuminated.................. 20
Ethanol............................... 366
Event Data Recorder...................... 65
Exhaust Gas Caution................78,368,435
Exhaust System.......................78,434
Exterior Folding Mirrors................... 88
Exterior Lighting........................ 130
Exterior Lights.......................... 79
Filler Location Fuel...................... 369Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 426
Air Conditioning....................291,431
Engine Fuel.......................... 426
Engine Oil........................425,475
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 425
Flashers
Hazard Warning....................... 392
Turn Signal......................79,135,202
Flash-To-Pass........................... 136
Flat Tire Changing....................... 394
Flooded Engine Starting................... 302
Floor Console.......................... 190
Fluid, Brake........................... 476
Fluid Capacities......................... 473
Fluid Leaks............................. 80
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission................. 444
Brake............................... 443
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Cooling System....................... 436
Engine Oil........................421,422
Power Steering........................ 432
Transfer Case......................... 445
Fluids................................ 475
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 475
Fog Lights..........................134,202
Folding Rear Seat........................ 123
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 407
Front Suspension Ball Joints................ 432
Front Wheel Bearings..................... 446
Fuel................................. 365
Adding............................. 369
Additives............................ 367
Clean Air............................ 366
Conserving.......................... 219
Ethanol............................. 366
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................... 369
Filter............................... 426Gasoline............................ 365
Gauge.............................. 209
Hoses.............................. 441
Materials Added....................... 367
Methanol............................ 366
Octane Rating......................365,475
Requirements......................... 365
Saver Mode.......................... 219
Specifications......................... 475
Tank Capacity........................ 473
Fuel System Caution..................... 370
Fueling............................... 369
Fuses................................ 451
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 177
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)...............369,417
Gasoline, Clean Air...................... 366
Gasoline (Fuel)......................... 365
Conserving.......................... 219
INDEX 503
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Headlights On With Wipers............132,139
High Beam........................136,208
High Beam Indicator.................... 208
High Beam/Low Beam Select............. 136
Illuminated Entry....................... 20
Instrument Cluster..................130,202
Intensity Control....................... 137
Interior..........................136,176
License............................. 472
Lights On Reminder.................... 134
Low Fuel............................ 202
LowTire ............................ 210
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 212
Map Reading......................136,176
Oil Pressure.......................... 212
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness).......... 137
Passing............................. 136
Reading..........................136,176
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 209Service...........................459,460
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 212
SmartBeams.......................... 132
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)........210,355
Traction Control....................... 333
Turn Signal...................79,134,135,202
Vanity Mirror.......................... 90
Voltage............................. 211
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 202
Load Leveling System.................... 193
Loading Vehicle......................372,374
Capacities........................... 374
Tires ............................... 340
Locks................................. 29
Auto Unlock.......................... 32
Automatic Door........................ 31
Child Protection........................ 33
Door................................ 29
Power Door........................... 30
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Navigation Radio........................ 252
Navigation System....................... 252
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 76
Occupant Restraints....................... 42
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)............365,475
Odometer..........................202,208
Trip .............................202,208
Oil Change Indicator..................203,218
Oil Change Indicator, Reset..............203,218
Oil, Engine.........................421,475
Capacity............................ 473
Change Interval..................203,218,423
Checking.........................421,422
Dipstick..........................421,422
Disposal............................ 425
Filter............................425,475
Filter Disposal........................ 425
Identification Logo..................... 423Materials Added to..................... 424
Recommendation...................423,473
Synthetic............................ 424
Viscosity.......................423,424,473
Oil Filter, Change........................ 425
Oil Filter, Selection....................... 425
Onboard Diagnostic System..............417,418
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ........... 177
Operating Precautions.................... 417
Outside Rearview Mirrors.................. 87
Overdrive............................. 309
Overhead Console....................... 176
Overheating, Engine...................207,393
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual).......... 490
Paint Care............................. 446
Panic Alarm............................ 25
Park Sense System, Rear................... 172
Parking Brake.......................... 322
INDEX 509
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