2008 CHRYSLER 300 Owners Manual

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CHRYSLER 300 2008 1.G Owners Manual IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
In any of the following situations, you can reduce the
potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac-
tion.
•On the highways — Slow down.
•In city traffic — W

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CHRYSLER 300 2008 1.G Owners Manual WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or
others could be badly burned by steam or boiling
coolant. You may want to call a service center if your
vehicle overheats. If you decide to lo

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CHRYSLER 300 2008 1.G Owners Manual Preparations For Jacking
1. Park the vehicle on a firm level surface as far from the
edge of the roadway as possible. Avoid icy or slippery
areas.
2.Set the parking brakeand place the gear selector in

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CHRYSLER 300 2008 1.G Owners Manual Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage
The jack and spare tire are both stowed under an access
cover in the trunk. Follow these steps to access the jack
and spare tire.
NOTE:The spare tire must be removed i

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CHRYSLER 300 2008 1.G Owners Manual 4. Remove the spare tire.
5. Remove the fastener securing the jack.
Spare Tire FastenerJack Fastener
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CHRYSLER 300 2008 1.G Owners Manual WARNING!
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or
hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve-
hicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in
the places provided.
Jacking an

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CHRYSLER 300 2008 1.G Owners Manual WARNING!
To avoid possible personal injury, handle the wheel
covers with care to avoid contact with the metal edges
and retention teeth.
4. Before raising the vehicle, use the lug wrench to
loosen, bu

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CHRYSLER 300 2008 1.G Owners Manual Jack Engagement Locations
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