four wheel drive CHRYSLER 300 2010 1.G User Guide

RECREATIONAL TOWING
(BEHIND MOTORHOME,
ETC.)
Two-Wheel Drive And
All-Wheel Drive
• Recreational towing (with all fourwheels on the ground) is allowed
ONLY if the rear driveshaft is
removed and the transmission is in
NEUTRAL (for both RWD and AWD
vehicles).
• Refer to your Owner’s Manual on the DVD for further details.
WARNING!
If the driveshaft is removed, the
vehicle can roll even if the
transmission is in PARK, which
could cause serious injury or death.
• The parking brake must be firmly engaged and the wheels chocked
during driveshaft removal and
installation. The parking brake must
remain engaged unless the vehicle is
securely and properly connected to
the tow vehicle, or the driveshaft is
completely reinstalled. See your
authorized dealer for proper
driveshaft removal and reinstallation
procedures, including flange
orientation/alignment, use of
thread-locking compound, proper
bolt torque specifications, etc.
CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle in violation of
the above requirements can cause
severe transmission and/or transfer
case damage. Damage from
improper towing is not covered
under your new vehicle warranties.
BRAKE/TRANSMISSION
INTERLOCK MANUAL
OVERRIDE
• The manual override may be used inthe event that the shift lever should
fail to move from PARK with the Key
Fob in the ON position and the brake
pedal pr essed.
• To operate the shift lock manual override, perform the following
steps:
UTILITY
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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLEModelFlat Towing (all four
wheels on the ground)Flatbed Towing (all
four wheels
suspended OFF the
ground)Front Wheels Raised,
Rear Wheels on the
Ground
Rear Wheels Raised,
Front Wheels on the
Ground
RWD Without a Key NOT Permitted Recommended Method NOT Permitted NOT Permitted
RWDWithaKey Shift lever must be in
NEUTRAL. The
distance to be traveled
must not exceed 15 mi
(24 km), and the
towing speed must not
exceed 30 mph
(48 km/h).Recommended Method May Be Used
NOT Permitted
AWD Without a Key NOT Permitted Recommended Method NOT Permitted NOT Permitted
AWDWithaKey Shift lever must be in
NEUTRAL and the
driveshaft must be
removed.Recommended Method NOT Permitted NOT Permitted
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

MAINTENANCE CHART
Miles:
6,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 30,000 36,000 42,000 48,000 54,000 60,000 66,000 72,000 78,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78
Or Kilometers:
10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000 100,000 110,000 120,000 130,000
Change the engine oil and filter. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Rotatethetires. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
If using your vehicle for any of the following: dusty
or off-road conditions. Inspect the engine air
cleaner filter; replace if necessary. XXXX X
Replace the air conditioning filter (if equipped). X X X X X X
Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary. X X X X X X
Inspect the CV joints. Perform the first inspection at
12,000 miles (20,000 km) or 12 months. XXXX
Inspect the exhaust system. Perform the first
inspection at 12,000 miles (20,000 km) or
12 months. XXXX
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. XXXXXX
Inspect the rear axle fluid. Inspect the front axle
fluid – All Wheel Drive (AWD). XXXX
Replace the engine air cleaner filter. X X
Adjust the parking brake on vehicles equipped with
four wheel disc brakes. XX
Replace the spark plugs (5.7L Engine). X XInspect the transfer case fluid – All Wheel Drive (AWD).
X
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. X
• Refer to the Owner’s Manual on the DVD for the complete maintenance schedule.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE