2011 CHRYSLER 300 maintenance

152,000 Miles (247,000 km) or
114 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before
152,000 miles (247 000 km).
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
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† This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer
to the owner, but is not required to maintain emissions
warranty.
WARNING!
•You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you
have the knowledge and the right equipment. If
you have any doubt about your ability to perform
a service job, take your vehicle to a competent
mechanic.
•Failure to properly inspect and maintain your
vehicle could result in a component malfunction
and effect vehicle handling and performance. This
could cause an accident.
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SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR
YOUR VEHICLE
Prepare For The Appointment
If you’re having warranty work done, be sure to have the
right papers with you. Take your warranty folder. All
work to be performed may not be covered by the
warranty. Discuss additional charges with the service
manager. Keep a maintenance log of your vehicle’s
service history. This can often provide a clue to the
current problem.
Prepare A List
Make a written list of your vehicle’s problems or the
specific work you want done. If you’ve had an accident
or work done that is not on your maintenance log, let the
service advisor know.
Be Reasonable With Requests
If you list a number of items and you must have your
vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation withthe service advisor and list the items in order of priority.
At many authorized dealers, you may obtain a rental
vehicle at a minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it
is advisable to make these arrangements when you call
for an appointment.
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
The manufacturer and its authorized dealers are vitally
interested in your satisfaction. We want you to be happy
with our products and services.
Warranty service must be done by an authorized dealer.
We strongly recommend that you take the vehicle to an
authorized dealer. They know your vehicle the best, and
are most concerned that you get prompt and high quality
service. The manufacturer’s authorized dealers have the
facilities, factory-trained technicians, special tools, and
the latest information to ensure the vehicle is fixed
correctly and in a timely manner.
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About Your Brakes....................... 336
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .............. 338
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . 186
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 452
Adding Fuel ........................... 388
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 447
Additives, Fuel ......................... 383
Adjustable Pedals ....................... 181
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 440
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 443
Air Conditioning Filter ................. 31 1,444
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............443,444
Air Conditioning System ................308,443
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 359
Airbag .............................. 56,66
Airbag Deployment ....................... 67
Airbag Light ................... 63,64,69,84,265
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 68
Airbag, Side ...................... 60,62,65,66Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)
...........60,62,66
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................... 17
Alarm Light ........................... 265
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 17
Alarm, Panic ............................ 22
All Wheel Drive (AWD) ................330,460
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............338,340
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 260
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 17
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............451,480
Disposal ........................... 454
Appearance Care ........................ 461
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ......... 17
Assist, Hill Start ........................ 344
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 39
Auto Unlock, Doors ....................... 30
Auto Up Power Windows .................. 39
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 94
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Brakes............................... 456
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 81
Brightness, Interior Lights .................. 171
Bulb Replacement ..................... 475,476
Bulbs, Light .......................... 86,475
Camera, Rear ........................... 219
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 480
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) ..................... 438,439
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............. 453
Car Washes ............................ 461
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............83,384
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 391
Cellular Phone .......................... 301
Certification Label ....................... 391
Chains, Tire ............................ 367
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 409
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 350 Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)
.............262,433
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 82
Checks, Safety ........................... 82
Child Restraint .................. 71,72,73,76,79
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............74,76
Child Safety Locks ........................ 32
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 381
Cleaning Wheels ............................ 463
Windshield Wiper Blades ............... 446
Climate Control ......................... 301
Clock ................................ 298
Coin Holder ........................... 246
Cold Weather Operation ................... 320
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 300
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 362
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 280
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DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............. 454
Engine Oil ......................... 440
Door Locks ............................. 28
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 30
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 223
Driving On Slippery Surfaces .................. 331
Through Flowing, Rising, or
Shallow Standing Water ................ 332
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy .... 278
E-85 Fuel ............................. 385
Electric Rear Window Defrost ............... 250
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 96
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 237
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 340
Anti-Lock Brake System ................ 340
Brake Assist System ................... 341 Traction Control System
................ 341
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) .... 466
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ....183,186
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 342
Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) ....................... 219,269
Emergency Deck Lid Release ................ 42
Emergency Trunk Release ................... 42
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............. 422
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 408
Jacking ............................ 409
Jump Starting ....................... 418
Overheating ........................ 408
Towing ............................ 425
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 433
Engine ............................... 432
Air Cleaner ......................... 440
Block Heater ........................ 322
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Engine Oil Disposal................... 440
Flash-To-Pass ........................... 169
Flashers Hazard Warning ..................... 408
Turn Signal .................... 86,168,259
Flat Tire Changing ....................... 409
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ...................... 387
Engine Oil ......................... 387
Fuel Requirements ................. 385,386
Maintenance ........................ 388
Replacement Parts .................... 387
Starting ........................... 387
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 321
Floor Console .......................... 246
Fluid Capacities ......................... 480
Fluid Leaks ............................. 86 Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission ................ 459
Brake ............................. 456
Cooling System ...................... 451
Engine Oil ......................... 437
Transfer Case ....................... 460
Fluid, Brake ........................... 482
Fluids ................................ 481
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 481
Fog Lights .......................... 167,259
Folding Rear Seat ........................ 157
Forward Collision Warning ..............206,273
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 422
Fuel ................................. 380
Additives .......................... 383
Clean Air .......................... 381
Conserving ......................... 278
Ethanol ........................... 381
Filler Door (Gas Cap) .................. 264
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