2009 CHRYSLER 300 C engine

120,000 Miles (200,000 km) or 120 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏Rotate tires.
❏Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
❏Replace the air conditioning filter (if equipped)
❏Replace the spark plugs (2.7L and 5.7L Engines).
❏Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary.
❏Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.
❏Inspect the CV joints.
❏Inspect exhaust system.
❏Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals; replace if necessary.
❏Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter.
❏Change the transfer case fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi,
fleet, or frequent trailer towing — All Wheel Drive (AWD).
❏Replace the accessory drive belt (2.7L/3.5L Engines).
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
126,000 Miles (210,000 km) or
126 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏Rotate tires.
❏Inspect the rear axle fluid. Inspect the
front axle fluid — All Wheel Drive
(AWD).
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 497
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132,000 Miles (220,000 km) or
132 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏Rotate tires.
❏If using your vehicle for any of the
following: Dusty or off-road conditions.
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter;
replace if necessary.
❏Replace the air conditioning filter (if
equipped)
❏Inspect the brake linings; replace if
necessary.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
138,000 Miles (230,000 km) or
138 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏Rotate tires.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
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144,000 Miles (240,000 km) or 144 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏Rotate tires.
❏If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the
engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.
❏Replace the air conditioning filter (if equipped)
❏Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary.
❏Inspect the CV joints.
❏Inspect exhaust system.
❏Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals; replace if necessary.
❏Change the rear axle fluid and on models equipped with All Wheel Drive (AWD) change the
front axle fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or
frequent trailer towing.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
150,000 Miles (250,000 km) or
150 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏Rotate tires.
❏Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
❏Replace the spark plugs (2.7L and
5.7L Engines).
❏Inspect the transfer case fluid — All
Wheel Drive (AWD).
❏Adjust parking brake on vehicles
equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 499
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WARNING!
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain
vehicle components contain, or emit, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects, or other reproductive harm. In addi-
tion, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain
products of component wear contain, or emit, chemi-
cals known to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only)
See the Warranty Information Booklet for the terms and
provisions of Chrysler Motors LLC warranties applicable
to this vehicle.
MOPARPARTS
Moparfluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are
available from an authorized dealer. They will help keep
the vehicle operating at its best.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could
cause a crash or cause injury or death, you should
immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the
manufacturer.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in
a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your authorized
dealer, and the manufacturer.
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TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established by
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer
in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle.
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety
requirements in addition to these grades.
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About Your Brakes....................... 339
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).............. 341
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . 157
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 447
Adding Fuel........................... 384
Adding Washer Fluid..................... 442
Additives, Fuel......................... 382
Adjustable Pedals....................... 152
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 437
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 440
Air Conditioning.....................298,300
Air Conditioning Controls................. 298
Air Conditioning Filter.................307,441
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 308
Air Conditioning Refrigerant............... 440
Air Conditioning System..........298,300,301,440
Air Pressure, Tires....................218,358
Airbag................................ 54
Airbag Deployment.....................60,64Airbag Light.....................61,66,80,213
Airbag Maintenance....................... 65
Airbag, Side..........................55,62
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain).............55,62
Alarm, Panic............................ 24
Alarm (Security Alarm).................18,217
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............... 18
All Wheel Drive (AWD)................333,454
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 288
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........446,447,479
Disposal............................ 449
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............341,343
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 213
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)........ 18
Anti-Theft System....................... 217
Appearance Care........................ 454
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm)......... 18
Assistance Towing....................... 108
512 INDEX

Brake Fluid............................ 482
Brake, Parking.......................... 339
Brake System........................... 451
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................... 341
Fluid Check.......................451,482
Master Cylinder....................... 451
Parking............................. 339
Warning Light........................ 214
Brakes............................... 451
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 321
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 78
Brightness, Interior Lights.................. 146
Bulb Replacement.....................467,469
Bulbs, Light..........................81,467
Calibration, Compass..................... 233
Capacities, Fluid........................ 479
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 384Oil (Engine).......................435,436
Power Steering........................ 338
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 448
Car Washes............................ 455
Carbon Monoxide Warning...............79,383
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................... 387
Cellular Phone........................94,297
Certification Label....................... 387
Chains, Tire............................ 366
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 406
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 350
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)............... 431
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety............. 78
Checks, Safety........................... 78
Child Restraint....................68,70,73,75
Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............72,73
Child Safety Locks........................ 35
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 380
514 INDEX

Data Recorder, Event...................... 66
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights........... 146
Daytime Running Lights................... 143
Dealer Service.......................... 433
Deck Lid, Emergency Release................ 43
Deck Lid, Power Release................... 42
Defroster, Rear Window................... 201
Defroster, Windshield................81,299,305
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 147
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 430
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 145
Dipsticks
Oil (Engine).......................433,434
Power Steering........................ 338
Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 421
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 449
Engine Oil........................... 436
Door Locks............................. 29Door Locks, Automatic.................... 31
Door Opener, Garage..................... 185
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 334
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water.............................. 335
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System™).... 293
Electric Rear Window Defrost............... 201
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 93
Electrical Power Outlets................... 194
Electronic Brake Control System............. 343
Anti-Lock Brake System................. 343
Brake Assist System.................... 344
Electronic Stability Program............... 344
Traction Control System................. 343
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses).... 459
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)....154,157
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 344
516 INDEX