2008 CHRYSLER 300 SRT maintenance

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
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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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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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Power Door........................... 28
Low Tire Pressure System.................. 347
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH)............................ 68,69
Lubrication, Body....................... 401
Lumbar Support........................ 122
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 397
Maintenance, General..................... 390
Maintenance Procedures................... 390
Maintenance Schedule.................... 440
Maintenance, Sunroof..................... 186
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 208,388
Manual, Service......................... 454
Map/Reading Lights..................138,176
Master Cylinder (Brakes).................. 411
Memory Feature (Memory Seat)............. 126
Memory Seat........................... 126
Memory Seats and Radio.................. 126Methanol............................. 358
Mini-Trip Computer...................... 215
Mirrors ................................ 84
Automatic Dimming..................... 84
Electric Powered....................... 86
Electric Remote........................ 86
Exterior Folding........................ 85
Heated.............................. 87
Outside.............................. 85
Vanity ............................... 88
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 347
Mopar Parts.........................389,453
MP3 Player.........................232,251
MTBE/ETBE........................... 358
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 137
Navigation Radio........................ 251
Navigation System....................... 251
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Rear Window Defroster................... 292
Rear Window Features.................... 292
Reception, Radio........................ 231
Reclining Front Seats..................... 121
Recorder, Event Data...................... 62
Recreational Towing...................... 367
Reformulated Gasoline.................... 358
Refrigerant............................ 400
Release, Hood.......................... 131
Reminder, Lights On..................... 136
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 46
Remote Control
Starting System........................ 25
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 281
Remote Starting System.................... 25
Remote Trunk Release..................... 37
Replacement Bulbs....................... 427
Replacement Keys........................ 16Replacement Parts....................... 389
Replacement Tires....................... 342
Reporting Safety Defects................... 453
Restraint, Head......................... 123
Restraints, Child......................... 64
Restraints, Occupant...................... 39
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck................ 380
Rotation, Tires.......................... 345
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 76
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 77
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 453
Safety, Exhaust Gas....................... 75
Safety Information, Tire................... 328
Safety Tips............................. 74
Satellite Radio............232,233,251,253,268,273
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 270
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 440
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 419
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Storing Your Vehicle...................... 427
Stuck, Freeing.......................... 380
Sun Roof.............................. 184
Sunglasses Storage....................... 177
Sunroof Maintenance..................... 186
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 49
System, Navigation...................... 251
System, Remote Starting.................... 25
Tachometer............................ 200
Telescoping Steering Column............... 147
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)........ 284
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.....203,204,371
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 68
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)................ 18
Theft System (Security Alarm)............... 18
Tilt Steering Column..................... 147
Time Delay, Headlight.................... 136
Tip Start............................... 14Tire and Loading Information Placard......... 332
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 331
Tire Markings.......................... 328
Tire Safety Information.................... 328
TIREFIT.............................. 372
Tires ............................ 77,336,455
Aging(LifeofTires) .................... 341
Air Pressure.......................... 336
Alignment........................... 343
Chains.............................. 343
General Information.................... 336
High Speed.......................... 339
Inflation Pressures..................... 337
LifeofTires .......................... 341
Load Capacity.....................332,333
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)........... 347
Quality Grading....................... 455
Radial.............................. 339
Replacement......................... 342
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