service CHRYSLER 300 2010 1.G Manual Online

† 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
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.
❏ Replace the spark plugs (5.7L
Engines).
❏ Inspect the transfer case fluid — All
Wheel Drive (AWD).
❏ Adjust parking brake on vehicles
equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
8
M
A I
N T
E
N A
N CE
S
C
H E
D
U L
E
SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 503

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
CONTENTS
Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your
Vehicle .............................. 507
▫ Prepare For The Appointment ........... 507
▫ Prepare A List ...................... 507
▫ Be Reasonable With Requests ............ 507
 If You Need Assistance ................. 507
▫ Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center ..... 508
▫ Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center ..... 508
▫ In Mexico Contact .................... 508 ▫
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or
Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) ............ 509
▫ Service Contract ..................... 509
 Warranty Information .................. 510
 MOPAR Parts....................... 510
 Reporting Safety Defects ................ 510
▫ In The 50 United States And Washington,
D.C. .............................. 510
▫ In Canada ......................... 511
9

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.
9
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 507

This is why you should always talk to an authorized
dealer’s service manager first. Most matters can be re-
solved with this process.
•If for some reason you are still not satisfied, talk to the
general manager or owner of the authorized dealer-
ship. They want to know if you need assistance.
•If an authorized dealership is unable to resolve the
concern, you may contact the manufacturer’s customer
center.
Any communication to the manufacturer’s customer cen-
ter should include the following information:
•Owner’s name and address
•Owner’s telephone number (home and office)
•Authorized dealership name
•Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
•Vehicle delivery date and mileage
Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center
P.O. Box 21–8004
Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004
Phone: (800) 247–9753
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center
P.O. Box 1621
Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6
Phone: (800) 465–2001
In Mexico contact:
Av. Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma, 1240
Sante Fe C.P. 05109
Mexico, D. F.
In Mexico City: 5081-7568
Outside Mexico City: 1-800-505-1300
508 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech
Impaired (TDD/TTY)
To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the
manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni-
cation Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its customer
center. Any hearing or speech impaired customer, who
has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter
(TTY) in the United States, can communicate with the
manufacturer by dialing 1–800–380–CHRY.
Canadian residents with hearing difficulties that require
assistance can use the special needs relay service offered
by Bell Canada. For TTY teletypewriter users, dial 711
and for Voice callers, dial 1 800 855-0511 to connect with
a Bell Relay Service operator.
Service Contract
You may have purchased a service contract for a vehicle
to help protect you from the high cost of unexpected
repairs after the manufacturer’s New Vehicle Limited
Warranty expires. The manufacturer stands behind onlythe manufacturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a
manufacturer’s service contract, you will receive Plan
Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail
within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date. If you
have any questions about the service contract, call the
manufacturer’s Service Contract National Customer Hot-
line at 1-800-521-9922 (Canadian residents, call 1-800-485-
2001).
The manufacturer will not stand behind any service
contract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract. It
is not responsible for any service contract other than the
manufacturer’s service contract. If you purchased a ser-
vice contract that is not a manufacturer’s service contract,
and you require service after the manufacturer’s New
Vehicle Limited Warranty expires, please refer to the
contract documents, and contact the person listed in
those documents.
9
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 509

If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in
a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your authorized
dealer, and the manufacturer.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety
Hotline toll free at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY: 1–800–424–
9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
West Building, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also
obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from
http://www.safercar.gov.
In Canada
If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you
should contact the Customer Service Department imme-
diately. Canadian customers who wish to report a safety
defect to the Canadian government should write to:Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations
and Recalls, 2780 Sheffield Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1B
3V9.
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS
To order the following manuals, you may use either the
website or the phone numbers listed below. Visa, Mas-
tercard, American Express, and Discover orders are ac-
cepted. If you prefer mailing your payment, please call
for an order form.
NOTE:
A street address is required when ordering
manuals (no P.O. Boxes).
•Service Manuals
These comprehensive Service Manuals provide the
information that students and professional technicians
need in diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving,
maintaining, servicing, and repairing Chrysler Group
LLC vehicles. A complete working knowledge of the
9
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 511

vehicle, system, and/or components is written in
straightforward language with illustrations, diagrams,
and charts.
•Diagnostic Procedure Manuals
Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with dia-
grams, charts and detailed illustrations. These practi-
cal manuals make it easy for students and technicians
to find and fix problems on computer-controlled ve-
hicle systems and features. They show exactly how to
find and correct problems the first time, using step-by-
step troubleshooting and drivability procedures,
proven diagnostic tests and a complete list of all tools
and equipment.
•Owner’s Manuals
These Owner’s Manuals have been prepared with the
assistance of service and engineering specialists toacquaint you with specific Chrysler Group LLC ve-
hicles. Included are starting, operating, emergency
and maintenance procedures as well as specifications,
capabilities and safety tips.
Call toll free at:
•1–800–890–4038 (U.S.)
•1–800–387–1143 (Canada)
Or
Visit us on the Worldwide Web at:
•www.techauthority.com
512 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established by
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer
in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle.
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety
requirements in addition to these grades.
Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and may departsignificantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices, and differences in road charac-
teristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
9
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 513

Coin Holder........................... 204
Cold Weather Operation ................... 312
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 292
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 358
Compass .............................. 242
Compass Calibration ..................... 243
Compass Variance ....................... 243
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 236
Connector UCI ................................ 277
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ......... 277
Conserving Fuel ........................ 236
Console, Floor .......................... 204
Console, Overhead ....................... 189
Contract, Service ........................ 509
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 447
Cooling System ......................... 444
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. 446
Coolant Capacity ...................... 480 Coolant Level
...................... 444,448
Disposal of Used Coolant ................ 448
Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 445
Inspection ........................... 448
Points to Remember .................... 448
Pressure Cap ......................... 447
Radiator Cap ......................... 447
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......445,480,482
Corrosion Protection ..................... 455
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ...........158,162
Cruise Light ........................... 216
Cupholders ......................... 203,460
Customer Assistance ..................... 507
Customer Programmable Features ............ 245
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights ........... 150
Daytime Running Lights ................... 147
Dealer Service .......................... 428
Deck Lid, Emergency Release ................ 44
10
INDEX 519

Automatic Headlights................... 145
Brake Assist Warning ................... 344
Brake Warning ........................ 222
Bulb Replacement ................... 468,470
Courtesy/Reading ................... 149,189
Cruise .............................. 216
Daytime Running ...................... 147
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .............148,149
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . . 344
Electronic Throttle Control Warning ......... 225
Engine Temperature Warning .............. 220
Exterior .............................. 84
Fog ............................. 147,216
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 400
Headlight Switch ...................... 144
Headlights ........................ 144,472
Headlights On Reminder ................. 147
Headlights On With Wipers ............145,152
High Beam ........................ 149,225High Beam Indicator
.................... 225
High Beam/Low Beam Select ............. 149
Illuminated Entry ....................... 20
Instrument Cluster .................. 144,216
Intensity Control ...................... 150
Interior .......................... 149,189
License ............................. 479
Lights On Reminder .................... 147
Low Fuel ............................ 216
LowTire ............................ 226
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........ 228
Map Reading ...................... 149,189
Oil Pressure .......................... 229
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ......... 150
Passing ............................. 149
Reading .......................... 149,189
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 225
Service ........................... 468,470
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 228
526 INDEX