engine coolant CHRYSLER 300 2010 1.G Owner's Manual

96,000 Miles (160,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ If using your vehicle for any of the following: Dusty or off-road conditions. Inspect the
engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary.
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter (if equipped)
❏ Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary.
❏ Inspect the CV joints.
❏ Inspect 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 and on models equipped with All Wheel Drive (AWD) change the
front axle fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or
frequent trailer towing.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
102,000 Miles (170,000 km) or
102 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ Replace the spark plugs (2.7L and
3.5L Engines).
❏ Replace the timing belt (3.5L Engine).
❏ Flush and replace the engine coolant if
not done at 60 months.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
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S498 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

About Your Brakes....................... 335
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .............. 338
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . 162
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 446
Adding Fuel ........................... 379
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 440
Additives, Fuel ......................... 377
Adjustable Pedals ....................... 156
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 433
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 436
Air Conditioning ..................... 293,295
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 293
Air Conditioning Filter .................302,437
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 303
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............436,437
Air Conditioning System ..........293,295,296,436
Air Pressure, Tires .................... 226,356
Airbag .............................. 56,65
Airbag Deployment ....................... 66 Airbag Light
..................... 64,69,82,221
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 68
Airbag, Side .......................... 62,65
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ...........59,62,65
Alarm, Panic ............................ 25
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................18,225
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
All Wheel Drive (AWD) ................329,454
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 283
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........445,446,480
Disposal ............................ 448
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............338,340
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 220
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 18
Appearance Care ........................ 455
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ......... 18
Assistance Towing ....................... 110
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 41
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Fluid Check....................... 450,483
Master Cylinder ....................... 450
Parking ............................. 335
Warning Light ........................ 222
Brakes ............................... 449
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 317
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 80
Brightness, Interior Lights .................. 150
Bulb Replacement ..................... 468,470
Bulbs, Light .......................... 84,468
Calibration, Compass ..................... 243
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 480
Caps, Filler Fuel ............................... 379
Oil (Engine) .......................... 432
Power Steering ........................ 334
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... 447
Car Washes ............................ 455 Carbon Monoxide Warning
...............81,378
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 381
Cellular Phone ........................ 96,292
Certification Label ....................... 382
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 401
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 347
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) ............... 427
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 81
Checks, Safety ........................... 81
Child Restraint .................. 71,72,73,76,77
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............74,76
Child Safety Locks ........................ 37
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 375
Cleaning Wheels ............................. 457
Windshield Wiper Blades ................ 440
Climate Control ......................... 292
Clock ..................... 251,252,254,257,266
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Deck Lid, Power Release................... 43
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 206
Defroster, Windshield ................83,294,300
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 151
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 426
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 149
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) .......................... 430
Power Steering ........................ 334
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 418
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............... 448
Engine Oil ........................... 433
Door Locks ............................. 30
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 32
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 190
Driving On Slippery Surfaces ................... 330 Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water
........................ 331
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System™) .... 288
Electric Rear Window Defrost ............... 206
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 94
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 200
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 340
Anti-Lock Brake System ................. 340
Brake Assist System .................... 341
Electronic Stability Program ............... 341
Traction Control System ................. 340
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) .... 460
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ....158,162
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ............ 341
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ...... 225
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 230
Emergency Deck Lid Release ................ 44
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Emergency, In Case ofFreeing Vehicle When Stuck ............... 417
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 400
Jacking ............................. 401
Jump Starting ......................... 413
Overheating .......................... 400
Towing ............................. 418
Emergency Trunk Release ................... 44
Emission Control System Maintenance ......427,486
Engine .......................... 423,424,425
Air Cleaner .......................... 433
Block Heater ......................... 314
Break-In Recommendations ................ 80
Checking Oil Level ..................... 430
Compartment ................... 423,424,425
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................. 444,482
Cooling ............................. 444
Exhaust Gas Caution .................. 81,378
Fails to Start .......................... 312 Flooded, Starting
...................... 312
Fuel Requirements ..................... 374
Jump Starting ......................... 413
Multi-Displacement .................... 335
Oil ........................... 430,480,482
Oil Change Interval ...............219,236,431
Oil Filler Cap ......................... 432
Oil Filter ............................ 433
Oil Filter Disposal ..................... 433
Oil Selection ....................... 431,480
Oil Synthetic ......................... 433
Overheating .......................... 400
Starting ............................. 309
Temperature Gauge .................... 223
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... 432
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 66
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 20
Ethanol ............................... 375
Exhaust Gas Caution ................... 81,378
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Memory............................ 138
Power .............................. 130
Rear Folding ......................... 136
Reclining ............................ 131
Seatback Release ....................... 136
Tilting .............................. 130
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 18
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........445,482
Selection of Oil ......................... 431
Self-Sealing Tires ........................ 363
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 16
Sentry Key Programming ................... 17
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 17
Service Assistance ....................... 507
Service Contract ......................... 509
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator) .................... 228
Service Manuals ......................... 511
Setting the Clock .............251,252,254,257,266 Settings, Personal
........................ 245
Shifting ............................... 314
Automatic Transmission ............314,319,324
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage .............. 51
Shoulder Belts ........................... 46
Side View Mirror Adjustment ................ 92
Signals, Turn ...................... 84,148,216
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 330
SmartBeams ........................... 146
Snow Tires ............................ 363
Sound System Kicker .............................. 287
Spare Tire ....................... 358,359,402
Spark Plugs ............................ 482
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ........................ 482
Oil ................................ 482
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...........158,162
Speedometer ........................... 216
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Starting............................. 27,309
Automatic Transmission ................. 309
Cold Weather ......................... 312
Engine Fails to Start .................... 312
Remote .............................. 27
Starting and Operating .................... 309
Starting Procedures ...................... 309
Steering Column Controls ...................... 148
Column Lock ......................... 154
Power .............................. 334
Tilt Column ....................... 154,155
Wheel, Tilt ........................ 154,155
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls ......................... 290
Storage ............................ 204,468
Storage, Vehicle ...................... 302,468
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 468
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 417 Sun Roof
.............................. 196
Sunglasses Storage ....................... 189
Sunroof Maintenance ..................... 199
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 56
Sway Control, Trailer ..................... 385
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 433
System, Remote Starting .................... 27
Tachometer ............................ 220
Telescoping Steering Column .............154,155
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 296
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......223,401
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 74
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 18
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
Tilt Steering Column ................... 154,155
Time Delay, Headlight .................... 145
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 351
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 349
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INDEX 533