2008 CHRYSLER 300 SRT wiper blades

setting 5 or 6 if you desire more sensitivity. Place the lever
in the OFF position when not using the system.
NOTE:
•The rain sensing feature will not operate when the
wiper speed is in the LOW or HIGH position.
•The rain sensing feature may not function properly
when ice or dried salt water is present on the wind-
shield.
•Use of Rain-Xor products containing wax or silicone
may reduce rain sensor performance.
•The rain sense feature can be enabled or disabled.
Refer to “Rain Sensing Intermittent Wipers,” under
“Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Fea-
tures),” under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)” in Section 4.The rain sensing system has protective features for the
wiper blades and arms. It will not operate under the
following conditions:
•Low Temperature Wipe Inhibit— The rain sensing
feature will not operate when the ignition is first
switched ON, and the vehicle is stationary, and the
outside temperature is below 32°F (0°C), unless the
wiper control on the multifunction lever is moved, or
the vehicle speed becomes greater than 0 mph (0
km/h), or the outside temperature rises above freez-
ing.
•Neutral Wipe Inhibit— The rain sensing feature will
not operate when the ignition is ON, and the trans-
mission shift lever is in the NEUTRAL position, and
the vehicle speed is less than 5 mph (8 km/h), unless
the wiper control on the multifunction lever is moved
or the shift lever is moved out of the NEUTRAL
position.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 143
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▫Power Steering — Fluid Check............400
▫Front And Rear Suspension Ball Joints......401
▫Steering Linkage......................401
▫Body Lubrication.....................401
▫Windshield Wiper Blades................402
▫Windshield Washers/Headlight Washers.....402
▫Exhaust System......................403
▫Cooling System.......................404
▫Hoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses.......409
▫Fuel System.........................409
▫Brake System........................410
▫Automatic Transmission................413
▫Front And Rear Wheel Bearings...........414▫Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion...........................414
▫Cleaning The Center Console Cupholders....419

Fuses (Power Distribution Centers)..........419
▫Fuses (Front Power Distribution Center).....419
▫Fuses (Rear Power Distribution Center)......422

Vehicle Storage........................427

Replacement Bulbs......................427

Bulb Replacement......................428
▫Low Beam Headlight, High Beam Headlight,
And Park/Turn Light..................428
▫Tail/Stop, Tail, Turn Signal Light, And Backup
Light ..............................431
▫License Light........................434
384 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a
year, preferably in the Fall and Spring. Apply a small
amount of a high quality lubricant such as MoparLock
Cylinder Lubricant or equivalent directly into the lock
cylinder.
Windshield Wiper Blades
The rubber edges of the wiper blades and the windshield
should be cleaned periodically with a sponge or soft cloth
and a mild nonabrasive cleaner. This will remove accu-
mulations of salt or road film.
Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods
may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use
washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt
from a dry windshield.
Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from
the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with
petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.
Windshield Washers/Headlight Washers
The windshield washer and the headlight washer share
the same fluid reservoir. The fluid reservoir is located in
the front of the engine compartment. Be sure to check the
fluid level in the reservoir at regular intervals. Fill the
reservoir with windshield washer solvent (not radiator
antifreeze) and operate the system for a few seconds to
flush out the residual water.
When refilling the washer fluid reservoir, apply some
washer fluid to a cloth or towel and wipe the wiper
blades clean. This will help blade performance.
To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system
in cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets or
exceeds the temperature range of your climate. This
rating information can be found on most washer fluid
containers.
402 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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

Power............................... 33
Windshield Defroster................... 77,288
Windshield Washers................140,142,402
Fluid ............................... 402
Windshield Wiper Blades.................. 402Windshield Wipers....................... 140
Wiper Blade Replacement.................. 402
Wiper,Delay ........................... 141
Wipers, Intermittent...................... 141
Wipers, Rain Sensitive.................... 142
478 INDEX