2009 CHRYSLER 300 steering

Cav-
ityCartridge
FuseMini-
FuseDescription
17 — 20 Amp
YellowCluster
18 — 20 Amp
YellowSelectable Power Outlet
19 — 10 Amp
RedStop Lights
20 — — —
21 — — —
22 — — —
23 — — —
24 — — —
25 — — —
26 — — —
27 — 10 Amp
RedOccupant Restraint Con-
troller (ORC)Cav-
ityCartridge
FuseMini-
FuseDescription
28 — 10 Amp
RedIgnition Run
29 — 5 Amp
OrangeAdaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) - If Equipped/
Cluster/Electronic Stabil-
ity Program (ESP) - If
Equipped/Powertrain
Control Module (PCM)/
STOP LIGHT Switch
30 — 10 Amp
RedDoor Modules/Power
Mirrors/Steering Control
Module (SCM)
31 — — —
32 — — —
33 — — —
34 — — —
454 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Oil Filter (2.7L, 3.5L, and 5.7L En-
gines)MOPAREngine Oil Filter (P/N 04884899AB) or equivalent
Fuel Selection (2.7L Engine) 87 Octane
Fuel Selection (3.5L and 5.7L En-
gines)87 Octane Acceptable — 89 Octane Recommended
Chassis
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission MOPARATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid
Brake Master Cylinder MOPARDOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used or equivalent. If DOT 3
brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Use only recom-
mended brake fluids.
Power Steering Reservoir MOPARPower Steering Fluid + 4, MOPARATF+4 Automatic Transmis-
sion Fluid
Front Axle API GL-5 SAE 75W90 Synthetic Gear Lubricant or equivalent
Rear Axle API GL-5 SAE 75W140 Synthetic Gear Lubricant or equivalent
Transfer Case MOPAR(P/N 68049954AA) BW 44–40 Transfer Case Lubricant
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 471
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•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.
At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for the required maintenance intervals.
476 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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Brake, Parking.......................... 332
Brake System........................... 440
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................... 334
Fluid Check.......................441,471
Master Cylinder....................... 441
Parking............................. 332
Warning Light........................ 212
Brakes............................... 440
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 315
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 75
Brightness, Interior Lights.................. 143
Bulb Replacement.....................456,458
Bulbs, Light..........................78,456
Calibration, Compass..................... 230
Capacities, Fluid........................ 468
Caps, Filler
Fuel............................... 375
Oil (Engine).......................... 425Power Steering........................ 332
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 438
Car Washes............................ 445
Carbon Monoxide Warning...............76,374
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................... 377
Cellular Phone........................90,293
Certification Label....................... 378
Chains, Tire............................ 358
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 397
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 343
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)............... 421
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety............. 76
Checks, Safety........................... 76
Child Restraint....................65,67,70,72
Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............69,70
Child Safety Locks........................ 32
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 371
504 INDEX

Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights........... 143
Daytime Running Lights................... 140
Dealer Service.......................... 422
Deck Lid, Emergency Release................ 40
Deck Lid, Power Release................... 39
Defroster, Rear Window................... 198
Defroster, Windshield................78,295,301
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 144
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 420
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 142
Dipsticks
Oil (Engine).......................423,424
Power Steering........................ 332
Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 412
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 439
Engine Oil........................... 426
Door Locks............................. 28
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 30Door Opener, Garage..................... 181
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces................... 327
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water........................ 328
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System™).... 288
Electric Rear Window Defrost............... 198
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 88
Electrical Power Outlets................... 191
Electronic Brake Control System............. 336
Anti-Lock Brake System................. 336
Brake Assist System.................... 337
Electronic Stability Program............... 338
Traction Control System................. 337
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses).... 449
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)....150,154
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 338
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light...... 216
506 INDEX

Event Data Recorder...................... 63
Exhaust Gas Caution................76,374,433
Exhaust System.......................76,432
Exterior Folding Mirrors................... 87
Exterior Lighting........................ 136
Exterior Lights.......................... 78
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 427
Air Conditioning....................303,430
Engine Oil........................426,470
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 426
Flashers
Hazard Warning....................... 396
Turn Signal......................78,141,208
Flash-To-Pass........................... 142
Flat Tire Changing....................... 397
Flooded Engine Starting................... 311
Floor Console.......................... 195Fluid, Brake........................... 471
Fluid Capacities......................... 468
Fluid Leaks............................. 78
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission................. 442
Brake.............................. 441
Cooling System....................... 435
Engine Oil........................423,424
Power Steering........................ 332
Transfer Case......................... 443
Fluids................................ 470
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 470
Fog Lights..........................140,208
Folding Rear Seat........................ 129
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 411
Fuel................................. 370
Adding............................. 375
Additives............................ 373
Clean Air............................ 371
508 INDEX

Overdrive............................. 319
Overhead Console....................... 180
Overheating, Engine...................214,396
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual).........4,497
Paint Care............................. 444
Panic Alarm............................ 24
Park Sense System, Rear................... 177
Parking Brake.......................... 332
Passing Light........................... 142
Pedals, Adjustable....................... 149
Personal Settings........................ 232
Pets.................................. 75
Phone, Cellular.......................... 90
Phone, Hands-Free (uconnect)............... 90
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 346
Power
Deck Lid Release....................... 39
Distribution Center (Fuses)............449,451Door Locks........................... 30
Mirrors.............................. 88
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).......... 191
Seats............................... 124
Steering..........................331,332
Sunroof............................. 188
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column.......... 148
Windows............................. 35
Power Steering Fluid..................... 471
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 50
Preparation for Jacking.................... 400
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................ 48
Programmable Electronic Features............ 232
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 20
Radial Ply Tires......................... 353
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap).......... 438
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Engine Fails to Start.................... 311
Remote.............................. 26
Starting and Operating.................... 309
Starting Procedures...................... 309
Steering
Column Controls...................... 140
Column Lock......................... 147
Power...........................331,332
Tilt Column.......................147,148
Wheel, Tilt........................147,148
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls.............................. 291
Storage............................195,456
Storage, Vehicle......................303,456
Storing Your Vehicle...................... 456
Stuck, Freeing.......................... 411
Sun Roof.............................. 188
Sunglasses Storage....................... 181
Sunroof Maintenance..................... 190Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 51
Sway Control, Trailer..................... 381
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 426
System, Remote Starting.................... 26
Tachometer............................ 211
Telescoping Steering Column.............147,148
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)........ 297
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......214,397
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 69
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)................ 18
Theft System (Security Alarm)............... 18
Tilt Steering Column...................147,148
Time Delay, Headlight.................... 139
Tire and Loading Information Placard......... 346
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 345
Tire Markings.......................... 342
Tire Safety Information.................... 342
Tires ............................78,350,498
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