2009 CHRYSLER 300 C light

NOTE:
•The oil change indicator message will not monitor the
time since the last oil change. Change your vehicle’s oil
if it has been six months since your last oil change, even
if the oil change indicator message is NOT illuminated.
•Change your engine oil more often if you drive your
vehicle off-road for an extended period of time.
•Under no circumstances should oil change intervals
exceed 6,000 miles (10,000 km) or six months, which-
ever comes first.
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a
scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than
your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by refer-
ring to the steps described under “Oil Change Required”
under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in
Section 4 or under “Odometer/Trip Odometer” under
“Instrument Cluster Descriptions” in Section 4.
At Each Stop for Fuel
•Check the engine oil level. Refer to “Engine Oil” under
“Maintenance Procedures” in Section 7.
•Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once a Month
•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery, and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering, and transmission,
and add as needed.
•Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 485
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Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech
Impaired (TDD/TTY)
To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the
manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni-
cation Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its customer
center. Any hearing or speech impaired customer, who
has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter
(TTY) in the United States, can communicate with the
manufacturer by dialing 1–800–380–CHRY.
Service Contract
You may have purchased a service contract for a vehicle
to help protect you from the high cost of unexpected
repairs after the manufacturer’s New Vehicle Limited
Warranty expires. The manufacturer stands behind only
the manufacturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a
manufacturer’s service contract, you will receive Plan
Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail
within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date. If youhave any questions about the service contract, call the
manufacturer’s Service Contract National Customer Hot-
line at 1-800-521-9922.
The manufacturer will not stand behind any service con-
tract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract. It is not
responsible for any service contract other than the manu-
facturer’s service contract. If you purchased a service con-
tract that is not a manufacturer’s service contract, and you
require service after the manufacturer’s New Vehicle Lim-
ited Warranty expires, please refer to the contract docu-
ments, and contact the person listed in those documents.
We appreciate that you have made a major investment
when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer
has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and
training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with
the ownership experience. You’ll be pleased with their
sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related
concerns.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 505
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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
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Auto Down Power Windows................ 38
Auto Unlock, Doors....................... 32
Auto Up Power Windows.................. 39
Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 90
Automatic Door Locks...................31,32
Automatic Headlights.................... 140
Automatic Oil Change Indicator........... 211,227
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)......... 301
Automatic Transaxle
Special Additives...................... 453
Automatic Transmission...........323,328,452,453
Adding Fluid......................453,482
Autostick............................ 332
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 453
Fluid Change......................... 453
Fluid Level Check...................... 452
Fluid Type........................... 482
Gear Ranges.......................323,328
Overdrive........................... 325Shifting..........................323,328
Special Additives...................... 453
Torque Converter...................... 326
Automatic Transmission Limp Home
Mode...........................327,331,332
Autostick............................. 332
Axle Fluid............................. 482
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid)............... 482
Battery............................... 438
Emergency Starting..................... 417
Jump Starting......................... 417
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 25
Location..........................418,438
Belts, Seat............................44,80
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 441
B-Pillar Location........................ 353
Brake Assist System...................... 344
Brake Control System, Electronic............. 343
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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

Cleaning
Wheels............................. 456
Windshield Wiper Blades................. 441
Climate Control......................... 298
Clock.....................242,244,258,262,271
Coin Holder........................... 198
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 297
Compact Spare Tire...................... 361
Compass.............................. 233
Compass Calibration..................... 233
Compass Variance....................... 234
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 228
Connector
UCI ................................ 282
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)......... 282
Conserving Fuel........................ 228
Console, Floor.......................... 198
Console, Overhead....................... 184
Contract, Service........................ 505Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap).......... 448
Cooling System......................... 445
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 447
Coolant Capacity...................... 479
Coolant Level......................445,449
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 449
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 446
Inspection........................... 449
Points to Remember.................... 450
Pressure Cap......................... 448
Radiator Cap......................... 448
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)......446,479,481
Corrosion Protection..................... 454
Cruise Control (Speed Control)...........154,157
Cruise Light........................... 210
Cupholders.........................197,459
Customer Assistance..................... 503
Customer Programmable Features............ 236
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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

Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light...... 218
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 221
Emergency Deck Lid Release................ 43
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............... 420
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 404
Jacking............................. 406
Jump Starting......................... 417
Overheating.......................... 405
Towing............................. 421
Emergency Trunk Release................... 43
Emission Control System Maintenance......431,484
Engine..........................427,428,429
Air Cleaner.......................... 437
Block Heater......................... 318
Break-In Recommendations................ 78
Checking Oil Level..................433,434
Compartment...................427,428,429
Coolant (Antifreeze).................445,481Cooling............................. 445
Exhaust Gas Caution..................79,383
Fails to Start.......................... 316
Flooded, Starting...................... 316
Fuel Requirements..................... 379
Jump Starting......................... 417
Multi-Displacement..................... 339
Oil ...........................433,479,481
Oil Change Interval............... 211,227,434
Oil Filler Cap......................435,436
Oil Filter............................ 437
Oil Filter Disposal...................... 436
Oil Selection.......................435,479
Oil Synthetic......................... 436
Overheating.......................... 405
Starting............................. 313
Temperature Gauge..................... 215
Engine Oil Viscosity...................435,436
Enhanced Accident Response Feature.......... 65
INDEX 517
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