2012 CHRYSLER 300 SRT oil change

126,000 Miles (210,000 km) or
126 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ Inspect the rear axle fluid.
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132,000 Miles (220,000 km) or 132 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ If you are using your vehicle in dusty or off-road conditions, inspect the engine air cleaner
filter, and replace if necessary.
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.
❏ Inspect the brake linings, and replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the CV joints.
❏ Inspect the exhaust system.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 519

138,000 Miles (230,000 km) or
138 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
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144,000 Miles (240,000 km) or 144 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ If you are using your vehicle in dusty or off-road conditions, inspect the engine air cleaner
filter, and replace if necessary.
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.
❏ Inspect the brake linings, and replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the CV joints.
❏ Inspect the exhaust system.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
❏ Change the rear axle fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet,
or frequent trailer towing.
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S520 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

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
150,000 Miles (250,000 km) or
150 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
❏ Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped
with four-wheel disc brakes.
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 521

Automatic Door Locks..................... 31
Automatic Headlights .................... 181
Automatic Oil Change Indicator ............. 300
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 341
Automatic Transaxle Special Additives ..................... 479
Automatic Transmission .............355,479,480
Adding Fluid .................... 480,504
Autostick .......................... 362
Fluid and Filter Changes ............... 480
Fluid Change ....................... 480
Fluid Level Check .................... 480
Fluid Type ......................... 504
Special Additives ..................... 479
Autostick ............................. 362
Axle Fluid ............................. 504
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) ............... 504
B-Pillar Location ........................ 391 Battery
............................... 461
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ..... 24
Location ........................... 461
Belts, Seat ............................ 47,85
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 466
Brake Assist System ...................... 377
Brake Control System, Electronic ............. 376
Brake Fluid ............................ 504
Brake System ........................ 373,476
Anti-Lock (ABS) ..................... 374
Fluid Check ..................... 477,504
Master Cylinder ..................... 477
Parking ........................... 371
Warning Light .................... 287,373
Brake, Parking .......................... 371
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 355
Brakes ............................. 373,476
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 82
Brightness, Interior Lights .................. 189
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Exhaust Gas Caution................84,418
Fails to Start ........................ 352
Flooded, Starting ..................... 352
Fuel Requirements .................... 414
Jump Starting ....................... 440
Oil ......................... 458,502,503
Oil Change Interval ................ 300,458
Oil Filler Cap ....................... 459
Oil Filter ........................... 460
Oil Filter Disposal .................... 459
Oil Selection ..................... 458,502
Oil Synthetic ........................ 459
Overheating ........................ 428
Starting ........................... 349
Temperature Gauge ................... 290
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... 459
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 66
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 20
Ethanol ............................... 415 Event Data Recorder
...................... 70
Exhaust Gas Caution ................... 84,418
Exhaust System ....................... 84,468
Exterior Folding Mirrors ................... 97
Exterior Lighting ........................ 180
Exterior Lights .......................... 87
Filler Location Fuel ...................... 286
Filters Air Cleaner ......................... 460
Air Conditioning .................. 343,464
Engine Oil ....................... 460,503
Engine Oil Disposal ................... 459
Flash-To-Pass ........................... 186
Flashers Hazard Warning ..................... 428
Turn Signal .................... 87,186,281
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 352
Floor Console .......................... 270
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Malfunction Indicator Light
(Check Engine)....................... 285,455
Manual Transmission ..................... 481
Fluid Level Check .................... 481
Manual, Service ......................... 530
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................. 477
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ............. 174
Memory Seat ........................... 174
Memory Seats and Radio .................. 174
Methanol ............................. 415
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... 304
Mirrors ................................ 96
Automatic Dimming ................... 96
Electric Powered ...................... 99
Electric Remote ....................... 99
Exterior Folding ...................... 97
Heated ............................ 100
Outside ............................ 97
Vanity ............................ 100 Mode
Fuel Saver ......................... 301
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 406
Mopar Parts ......................... 456,529
MTBE/ETBE ........................... 415
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 185
Navigation System (Uconnect™ gps) .......... 241
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 82
Occupant Restraints ................... 43,62,67
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) .............60,62,66
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ............414,503
Odometer ............................. 282
Oil Change Indicator .................. 282,300
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..............282,300
Oil Filter, Change ........................ 460
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... 460
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Oil, Engine......................... 458,503
Capacity ........................... 502
Change Interval ................... 300,458
Checking .......................... 458
Dipstick ........................... 458
Disposal ........................... 459
Filter .......................... 460,503
Filter Disposal ....................... 459
Materials Added to ................... 459
Recommendation .................. 458,502
Synthetic .......................... 459
Viscosity ........................ 459,502
Onboard Diagnostic System ................ 454
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®) ........... 245
Operating Precautions .................... 454
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 4
Outside Rearview Mirrors .................. 97
Overdrive ............................. 362
Overdrive OFF Switch .................... 362 Overhead Console
....................... 243
Overheating, Engine ................... 291,428
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,530
Paint Care ............................. 481
Panic Alarm ............................ 23
Park Sense System, Rear ................... 231
Parking Brake .......................... 371
Passing Light ........................... 186
Pedals, Adjustable ....................... 200
Pets .................................. 82
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 391
Power Brakes ............................ 373
Deck Lid Release ..................... 41
Distribution Center (Fuses) ...........487,491
Door Locks ......................... 30
Mirrors ............................ 99
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ........ 262
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Reporting Safety Defects................... 529
Resetting Oil Change Indicator ...........282,300
Restraint, Head ......................... 170
Restraints, Child ......................... 71
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 43
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ................ 444
Rotation, Tires .......................... 404
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 85
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 87
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 529
Safety Information, Tire ................... 385
Safety Tips ............................. 83
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 84
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 506
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 487
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 55
Seat Belts .......................... 43,47,85
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ...... 51And Pregnant Women
.................. 56
Child Restraint ................. 71,72,74,80
Extender ........................... 56
Front Seat ......................... 47,48
Inspection .......................... 85
Operating Instructions .................. 48
Pretensioners ........................ 54
Rear Seat ........................... 47
Untwisting Procedure .................. 52
Seats ................................. 161
Adjustment ......................... 161
Easy Entry ......................... 177
Head Restraints ...................... 170
Heated ............................ 165
Height Adjustment ................... 162
Memory ........................... 174
Power ............................ 162
Rear Folding ........................ 173
Seatback Release ..................... 173
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