2008 CHRYSLER 300 SRT coolant

Perform Maintenance Every(Where time and mileage
are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.)
Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary.90,000 150 000 90
Flush and replace the engine coolant. 102,000 170 000 60
Replace the spark plugs.102,000 170 000 102
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter. 120,000 200 000 120
WARNING!
You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only that 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.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 445
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About Your Brakes....................315,317
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)............317,321
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . 153
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 406
Adding Fuel........................... 361
Adding Washer Fluid...............144,146,402
Additives, Fuel......................... 359
Adjustable Pedals....................... 148
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 394
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 399
Air Conditioning Filter.................290,400
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 291
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............399,400
Air Conditioning System................284,399
Air Pressure, Tires....................206,337
Airbag................................ 49
Airbag Deployment..................... 55,59
Airbag Light..................... 56,61,76,201
Airbag Maintenance....................... 61Airbag, Side.......................... 50,57
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)............. 50,57
Alarm, Panic............................ 22
Alarm (Security Alarm)................. 18,205
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............... 18
Alignment and Balance................... 343
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 270
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........405,406,435
Disposal............................ 407
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............317,321
Anti-Lock Warning Light...............200,319
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)........ 18
Anti-Theft System....................... 205
Appearance Care........................ 414
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm)......... 18
Assistance Towing....................... 101
Audio Systems (Radio).................232,251
Auto Down Power Windows................ 34
458 INDEX

Anti-Lock (ABS)....................317,321
Fluid Check....................... 411,437
Hoses.............................. 410
Master Cylinder....................... 411
Parking............................. 315
Warning Light.....................201,317
Brakes.............................317,410
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 304
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 73
Brightness, Interior Lights.................. 139
Bulb Replacement.....................427,428
Bulbs,Light .......................... 77,427
Calibration, Compass..................... 220
Capacities, Fluid........................ 435
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 361
Oil (Engine).......................... 392
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 406Car Washes............................ 415
Carbon Monoxide Warning............... 75,360
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................... 364
Catalytic Converter...................... 395
CD (Compact Disc) Player...............232,251
Cellular Phone..................... 88,251,253
Certification Label....................... 364
Chains, Tire............................ 343
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 329
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . 388
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety............. 74
Checks, Safety........................... 74
Child Restraint.................. 64,65,66,69,71
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............. 68,69
Child Safety Locks........................ 30
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 358
Cleaning
Wheels............................. 416
Windshield Wiper Blades................. 402
460 INDEX

Climate Control......................... 283
Clock .....................231,234,237,253,258
CoinHolder ........................... 190
Cold Weather Operation................... 299
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 283
Compass.............................. 220
Compass Calibration..................... 220
Compass Variance....................... 221
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 215
Connector
UCI ................................ 277
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)......... 277
Console, Floor.......................... 190
Console, Overhead....................... 176
Contract, Service........................ 451
Converter, Catalytic...................... 395
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap).......... 406
Cooling System......................... 404
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 406Coolant Capacity...................... 435
Coolant Level......................404,407
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 407
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 405
Inspection........................... 407
Points to Remember.................... 408
Pressure Cap......................... 406
Radiator Cap......................... 406
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)......405,435,436
Corrosion Protection..................... 414
Cruise Control (Speed Control)...........150,153
CruiseLight ........................... 199
CupHolder .........................189,419
Customer Assistance..................... 450
Customer Programmable Features............ 226
Data Recorder, Event...................... 62
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights........... 140
Daytime Running Lights................... 136
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Dealer Service.......................... 390
Deck Lid, Emergency Release................ 38
Deck Lid, Power Release................... 37
Defroster, Rear Window................... 292
Defroster, Windshield................... 77,288
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 141
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 387
Digital Video Disc (DVD) Player..........232,251
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 138
Dipsticks
Oil (Engine).......................... 391
Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 381
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 407
Engine Oil........................... 393
Door Locks............................. 27
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 29
Door Opener, Garage..................... 177
DriveBelts ............................ 393Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 312
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
tanding Water.......................... 313
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System)...... 273
Electric Rear Window Defrost............... 292
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 86
Electrical Power Outlets................... 187
Electronic Brake Control System............. 320
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses).... 419
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)....150,153
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 323
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light...... 205
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 209
Emergency Deck Lid Release................ 38
Emergency, In Case of
FreeingVehicleWhenStuck ............... 380
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 370
462 INDEX

Jump Starting......................... 377
Overheating.......................... 371
Towing ............................. 381
Emergency Trunk Release................... 38
Emission Control System Maintenance......388,440
Engine............................... 386
Air Cleaner.......................... 394
Block Heater......................... 301
Break-In Recommendations................ 73
Checking Oil Level..................... 391
Compartment......................... 386
Coolant (Antifreeze).................404,436
Cooling ............................. 404
Exhaust Gas Caution.................. 75,360
Fails to Start.......................... 300
Flooded, Starting...................... 300
Fuel Requirements..................... 357
Jump Starting......................... 377
Oil ...........................391,435,436Oil Change Interval.................... 392
Oil Filler Cap......................... 392
OilFilter ............................ 393
Oil Filter Disposal...................... 393
Oil Selection.......................392,435
Overheating.......................... 371
Starting............................. 297
Temperature Gauge..................... 203
Engine Oil Viscosity...................... 392
Enhanced Accident Response Feature.......... 60
Entry System, Illuminated.................. 20
Ethanol............................... 358
Event Data Recorder...................... 62
Exhaust Gas Caution.............. 75,76,360,403
Exhaust System....................... 75,403
ExteriorFoldingMirrors ................... 85
ExteriorLighting ........................ 132
ExteriorLights .......................... 77
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Materials Added....................... 359
Methanol............................ 358
Octane Rating......................357,436
Requirements......................... 357
Specifications......................... 436
Tank Capacity........................ 435
Fuel System Caution..................... 362
Fueling ............................... 361
Fuses................................ 419
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 177
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)...............361,387
Gasoline, Clean Air...................... 358
Gasoline (Fuel)......................... 357
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 358
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 203
Fuel................................ 205
Speedometer......................... 199Tachometer.......................... 200
General Information.......... 18,24,115,172,311,357
General Maintenance..................... 390
Glass Cleaning.......................... 418
GrossAxleWeightRating .................. 364
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 364
Ground Clearance....................... 367
GVWR ............................... 364
Hands-Free Phone (UConnect™)........ 88,251,253
Hard Drive (HDD)....................232,251
Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water......................... 313
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 370
Head Restraints......................... 123
Headlight Washers....................145,402
Headlights............................ 428
Automatic........................... 133
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Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 332
Port
Universal Serial Bus (USB).............232,251
USB .............................232,251
Power
Brakes.............................. 317
Deck Lid Release....................... 37
Distribution Center (Fuses)............... 419
Door Locks........................... 28
Mirrors .............................. 86
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).......... 187
Seats............................... 120
Steering............................. 319
Steering, Checking..................... 400
Sunroof............................. 184
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column........... 147
Windows............................. 33
Power Steering Fluid..................400,437
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 48Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................. 46
Programmable Electronic Features............ 226
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 20
Radial Ply Tires......................... 339
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap).......... 406
Radio Broadcast Signals................... 231
Radio, Navigation....................... 251
Radio Operation...................233,253,283
Radio Remote Controls.................... 281
Radio, Satellite............232,233,251,253,268,273
Radio (Sound Systems).................232,251
Rain Sensitive Wiper System................ 142
Rear Cup Holder........................ 189
Rear Park Sense System................... 172
Rear Seat, Folding....................... 125
Rear Wheel Bearings..................... 414
INDEX 471
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