2011 CHRYSLER 300 service indicator

VEHICLE STORAGE
If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than
21 days, you may want to take these steps to protect your
battery.
•Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
•Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of
service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the
air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes
in the fresh air and high blower setting. This will
ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the
possibility of compressor damage when the system is
started again.
REPLACEMENT BULBS
InteriorBulb Number
Rear Courtesy/Reading Lamps ............. W5W
Rear Compartment (Trunk) Lamp ............. 562
Overhead Console Reading Lamps ............ 578
Visor Vanity Lamps ..................... A6220
Glove Box Lamp – If Equipped ............... 194
Door Courtesy .......................... 562
Shift Indicator Lamp ................. JKLE14140
Optional Door Map Pocket/Cupholder ........ LED
(Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
NOTE: For lighted switches, see your authorized dealer
for replacement instructions.
All of the interior bulbs are glass wedge base or glass
cartridge types. Aluminum base bulbs are not approved
and should not be used for replacement.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 475

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in this
manual must be done at the times or mileages specified
to protect your vehicle warranty and ensure the best
vehicle performance and reliability. More frequent main-
tenance may be needed for vehicles in severe operating
conditions, such as dusty areas and very short trip
driving. Inspection and service should also be done
anytime a malfunction is suspected.
The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is
time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
equipped vehicles, “Oil Change Required” will be dis-
played in the EVIC and a single chime will sound,
indicating that an oil change is necessary.
On Non-EVIC equipped vehicles, “Change Oil” will flash
in the instrument cluster odometer and a single chime
will sound, indicating that an oil change is necessary.Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change
indicator message will illuminate. This means that ser-
vice is required for your vehicle. Have your vehicle
serviced as soon as possible, within the next 500 miles
(805 km).
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 8,000 miles (13,000 km) or six months, which-
ever comes first.8
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Bulb Replacement................. 475,476
Daytime Running .................... 166
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...........168,169
Electronic Stability Program
(ESP) Indicator ...................... 347
Exterior ............................ 86
Fog ............................ 167,259
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 408
Headlight Switch ..................... 164
Headlights ...................... 164,476
Headlights On Reminder ............... 166
Headlights On With Wipers ..........165,175
High Beam ......................... 169
High Beam Indicator .................. 259
High Beam/Low Beam Select ............ 169
Illuminated Entry ..................... 20
Instrument Cluster ................... 164
Intensity Control ..................... 171
Interior ............................ 170 License
............................ 479
Lights On Reminder .................. 166
Low Fuel .......................... 273
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ...... 262
Map Reading ....................... 169
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ........ 173
Passing ............................ 169
Reading ........................ 169,222
Seat Belt Reminder ................... 267
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ............ 265
Service ......................... 475,476
Service Engine Soon
(Malfunction Indicator) ................ 262
SmartBeams ........................ 166
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ............ 265
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .......261,370
Traction Control ..................... 347
Turn Signal ....................... 86,168
Vanity Mirror ........................ 98
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Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 259
Load Leveling System .................... 253
Loading Vehicle ...................... 391,393
Capacities .......................... 393
Tires .............................. 354
Locks ................................. 28
Auto Unlock ......................... 30
Automatic Door ...................... 30
Child Protection ...................... 32
Door .............................. 28
Power Door ......................... 29
Low Tire Pressure System .................. 370
Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren (LATCH) ..................... 74,76
Lubrication, Body ....................... 446
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 441
Maintenance Procedures ................... 436
Maintenance Schedule .................... 484 Maintenance, General
..................... 436
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 262,433
Manual Transmission ..................... 460
Fluid Level Check .................... 460
Manual, Service ......................... 507
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................. 456
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ............. 158
Memory Seat ........................... 158
Memory Seats and Radio .................. 158
Methanol ............................. 381
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... 280
Mirrors ................................ 94
Automatic Dimming ................... 94
Electric Powered ...................... 96
Electric Remote ....................... 96
Exterior Folding ...................... 95
Heated ............................. 98
Outside ............................ 94
Vanity ............................. 98
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INDEX 523

Seat Belts.......................... 43,46,84
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ...... 51
And Pregnant Women .................. 56
Child Restraint ................. 71,72,73,79
Extender ........................... 56
Front Seat ......................... 46,47
Inspection .......................... 84
Operating Instructions .................. 47
Pretensioners ........................ 54
Rear Seat ........................... 46
Untwisting Procedure .................. 51
Seats ................................. 147
Adjustment ......................... 147
Easy Entry ......................... 161
Head Restraints ...................... 154
Heated ............................ 150
Height Adjustment ................... 147
Memory ........................... 158
Power ............................ 147 Rear Folding
........................ 157
Seatback Release ..................... 157
Tilting ............................ 147
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 17
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........451,481
Selection of Oil ......................... 438
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Sentry Key Programming ................... 17
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 16
Service Assistance ....................... 503
Service Contract ......................... 505
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator) .................... 262
Service Manuals ........................ 507
Setting the Clock ........................ 298
Shift Lever Override ...................... 424
Shifting ............................... 322
Automatic Transmission .............322,325
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage .............. 51
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INDEX 527

Safety.......................... 348,358
Sizes ............................. 350
Snow Tires ......................... 368
Spare Tire .......................... 410
Spinning ........................... 364
Trailer Towing ....................... 400
Tread Wear Indicators ................. 365
To Open Hood .......................... 162
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 397
Towing ............................... 393
Behind a Motorhome .................. 405
Disabled Vehicle ..................... 425
Guide ............................. 397
Recreational ........................ 405
Weight ............................ 397
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome .......... 405
Traction Control ......................... 341
Trailer Towing .......................... 393
Cooling System Tips .................. 405 Hitches
............................ 396
Minimum Requirements ................ 399
Tips .............................. 404
Trailer and Tongue Weight .............. 397
Wiring ............................ 402
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 397
Trailer Weight .......................... 397
Transfer Case ........................... 460
Fluid .......................... 460,482
Maintenance ........................ 460
Transmission ........................... 458
Automatic .................... 322,325,458
Fluid ............................. 482
Range Indicator ...................... 326
Shifting ........................... 322
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 23
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 20
530 INDEX