2008 CHRYSLER 300 Owners Manual

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CHRYSLER 300 2008 1.G Owners Manual •Guard against carbon monoxide with proper mainte-
nance. Have the exhaust system inspected every time
the vehicle is raised. Have any abnormal conditions
repaired promptly. Until repaired, drive wi

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CHRYSLER 300 2008 1.G Owners Manual NOTE:When removing the fuel filler cap, lay the cap
tether in the hook, located on the fuel filler cap door
reinforcement.CAUTION!
•Damage to the fuel system or emission control
system could result

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CHRYSLER 300 2008 1.G Owners Manual WARNING!
•Never have any smoking materials lit in or near
the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the
tank filled.
•Never add fuel to the vehicle when the engine is
running.
•A fire may resul

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CHRYSLER 300 2008 1.G Owners Manual A loose, improperly installed, or damaged fuel filler cap
may also turn on the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL).
Refer to “Onboard Diagnostic System” in Section 7 of this
manual for more informat

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CHRYSLER 300 2008 1.G Owners Manual Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front and rear
axles. Distribute the load over the front and rear axles
evenly. Make sure that you do not exceed either front or

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CHRYSLER 300 2008 1.G Owners Manual Loading
To load your vehicle properly, first figure out its empty
weight, axle by axle and side by side. Store heavier items
down low and be sure you distribute their weight as
evenly as possible. Sto

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CHRYSLER 300 2008 1.G Owners Manual EXAMPLE ONLY Front
AxleRear
Axle
Empty Weight 2054 lbs
(932 kg)1805 lbs
(819 kg )
Load (Including driver,
passengers, and cargo)271 lbs
(123 kg)579 lbs
(263 kg)
Total 2325 lbs
(1055 kg)2384 lbs
(1081

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CHRYSLER 300 2008 1.G Owners Manual Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)
The Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) is the weight of the
trailer plus the weight of all cargo, consumables, and
equipment (permanent or temporary) loaded in or on the
trailer in