2009 CHRYSLER 300 C oil

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
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Entry System, Illuminated.................. 20
Ethanol............................... 381
Event Data Recorder...................... 66
Exhaust Gas Caution................79,383,443
Exhaust System.......................79,443
Exterior Folding Mirrors................... 91
Exterior Lighting........................ 139
Exterior Lights.......................... 81
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 437
Air Conditioning....................307,441
Engine Oil........................437,481
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 436
Flashers
Hazard Warning....................... 404
Turn Signal......................81,144,210
Flash-To-Pass........................... 145
Flat Tire Changing....................... 406Flooded Engine Starting................... 316
Floor Console.......................... 198
Fluid, Brake........................... 482
Fluid Capacities......................... 479
Fluid Leaks............................. 81
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission................. 452
Brake............................... 451
Cooling System....................... 445
Engine Oil........................433,434
Power Steering........................ 338
Transfer Case......................... 454
Fluids................................ 481
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 481
Fog Lights..........................143,210
Folding Rear Seat........................ 133
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 420
Fuel................................. 379
Adding............................. 384
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Lights..............................81,139
Airbag........................61,66,80,213
Anti-Lock........................... 213
Automatic Headlights................... 140
Brake Assist Warning................... 347
Brake Warning........................ 214
Bulb Replacement...................467,469
Courtesy/Reading...................145,184
Cruise.............................. 210
Daytime Running...................... 143
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.............144,145
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . . 347
Electronic Throttle Control Warning......... 218
Engine Temperature Warning.............. 212
Exterior.............................. 81
Fog .............................143,210
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 404
Headlight Switch...................... 139
Headlights........................139,471Headlights On Reminder................. 143
Headlights On With Wipers............141,148
High Beam........................145,217
High Beam Indicator.................... 217
High Beam/Low Beam Select............. 145
Illuminated Entry....................... 20
Instrument Cluster..................139,210
Intensity Control....................... 146
Interior..........................146,184
License............................. 478
Lights On Reminder.................... 143
Low Fuel............................ 210
LowTire ............................ 218
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 220
Map Reading......................145,184
Oil Pressure.......................... 221
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness).......... 146
Passing............................. 145
Reading..........................145,184
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Methanol............................. 381
Mini-Trip Computer...................... 228
Mirrors................................ 89
Automatic Dimming..................... 90
Electric Powered....................... 93
Electric Remote........................ 93
Exterior Folding........................ 91
Heated.............................. 93
Outside.............................. 90
Rearview............................. 89
Vanity............................... 94
Mode
Fuel Saver........................... 228
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 369
Mopar Parts.........................432,506
MTBE/ETBE........................... 381
Multi-Displacement Engine System........... 339
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 144New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 78
Occupant Restraints....................... 43
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)............379,481
Odometer..........................210,216
Trip .............................210,216
Oil Change Indicator.................. 211,227
Oil Change Indicator, Reset.............. 211,227
Oil, Engine.........................433,481
Capacity............................ 479
Change Interval.................. 211,227,434
Checking.........................433,434
Dipstick..........................433,434
Disposal............................ 436
Filter............................437,481
Filter Disposal........................ 436
Identification Logo..................... 435
Materials Added to..................... 436
Recommendation...................435,479
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Synthetic............................ 436
Viscosity.......................435,436,479
Oil Filter, Change........................ 437
Oil Filter, Selection....................... 437
Onboard Diagnostic System..............430,431
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ........... 185
Operating Precautions.................... 430
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual)............ 4
Outside Rearview Mirrors.................. 90
Overdrive............................. 325
Overhead Console....................... 184
Overheating, Engine...................216,405
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual).........4,507
Paint Care............................. 454
Panic Alarm............................ 24
Park Sense System, Rear................... 180
Parking Brake.......................... 339
Passing Light........................... 145Pedals, Adjustable....................... 152
Personal Settings........................ 236
Pets.................................. 77
Phone, Cellular.......................... 94
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect) .............. 94
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 353
Power
Deck Lid Release....................... 42
Distribution Center (Fuses)............459,462
Door Locks........................... 30
Mirrors.............................. 93
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).......... 194
Seats............................... 128
Steering..........................337,338
Sunroof............................. 191
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column........... 151
Windows............................. 37
Power Steering Fluid..................... 482
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 53
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Resetting Oil Change Indicator........... 211,227
Restraint, Head......................... 130
Restraints, Child......................... 68
Restraints, Occupant...................... 43
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck................ 420
Rotation, Tires.......................... 368
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 80
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 81
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 506
Safety, Exhaust Gas....................... 79
Safety Information, Tire................... 348
Safety Tips............................. 78
Satellite Radio.......................287,293
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 288
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 484
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 458
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 51
Seat Belts..........................43,44,80Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 49
And Pregnant Women................... 53
Child Restraint...................68,69,70,75
Extender............................. 53
Front Seat..........................44,46
Inspection............................ 80
Operating Instructions................... 46
Pretensioners.......................... 50
Rear Seat............................. 44
Reminder............................ 217
Untwisting Procedure.................... 50
Seats................................. 128
Adjustment.......................... 128
Easy Entry........................... 137
Head Restraints....................... 130
Heated............................. 131
Height Adjustment..................... 128
Lumbar Support....................... 130
Memory............................. 134
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Power.............................. 128
Rear Folding......................... 133
Reclining............................ 129
Seatback Release....................... 133
Tilting.............................. 128
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............18,217
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)..........446,481
Selection of Oil......................... 435
Self-Sealing Tires........................ 366
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................... 15
Sentry Key Programming................... 17
Sentry Key Replacement................... 16
Service Assistance....................... 503
Service Contract......................... 505
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator).................... 220
Service Manuals........................ 507
Setting the Clock.............242,244,258,262,271
Settings, Personal........................ 236Shifting............................... 318
Automatic Transmission............318,323,328
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage.............. 49
Shoulder Belts........................... 44
Side Airbag...........................55,62
Side Curtain (Window Airbag)............... 55
Side View Mirror Adjustment................ 90
Signals, Turn......................81,144,210
Sirius Backseat TV™..................... 293
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 334
SmartBeams........................... 141
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 366
Snow Tires............................ 367
Sound System
Kicker.............................. 292
Spare Tire..........................361,406
Spark Plugs............................ 481
Specifications
Fuel (Gasoline)........................ 481
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Oil ................................ 481
Speed Control (Cruise Control)...........154,157
Speedometer........................... 210
Starting.............................27,313
Emergency (Jump Starting)............... 417
Engine Fails to Start.................... 316
Remote.............................. 27
Starting and Operating.................... 313
Starting Procedures...................... 313
Steering
Column Controls...................... 144
Column Lock......................... 150
Power...........................337,338
Tilt Column.......................150,151
Wheel, Tilt........................150,151
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls.............................. 295
Storage............................198,467
Storage, Vehicle......................307,467Storing Your Vehicle...................... 467
Stuck, Freeing.......................... 420
Sun Roof.............................. 191
Sunglasses Storage....................... 184
Sunroof Maintenance..................... 194
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 54
Sway Control, Trailer..................... 390
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 436
System, Remote Starting.................... 27
Tachometer............................ 212
Telescoping Steering Column.............150,151
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)........ 301
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......215,405
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 72
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)................ 18
Theft System (Security Alarm)............... 18
Tilt Steering Column...................150,151
Time Delay, Headlight.................... 142
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