automatic transmission CHRYSLER 300 2013 2.G Owner's Manual

Maintenance Chart
Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)
20,00030,000
40,000 50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000 90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000 150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000 64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000 224,000
240,000
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV joints. X X X X X
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals, and replace if
necessary.
XXX X X X X
Inspect the rear axle fluid. Inspect the front axle fluid (All Wheel Drive
Only). XX X X
Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function. X X X X X X X
Inspect transfer case fluid (All Wheel Drive Only). X X X
Inspect the transfer case fluid. Change the transfer case fluid; if using
your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or
frequent trailer towing. (All Wheel Drive Only). XX
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air filter. X X X X X
Replace cabin/air conditioning filter. X X X X X X X
Replace spark plugs (3.6L engine).** X
Replace spark plugs (5.7L engine).** X X X X X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles
(240,000 km) whichever comes first. XX
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if using your vehicle
for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or frequent trailer
towing (five-speed only). X
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Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)
20,00030,000
40,000 50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000 90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000 150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000 64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000 224,000
240,000
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter (five-speed only). X
Change transfer case fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following:
police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or frequent trailer towing (All Wheel Drive
Only). XX
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. XX X
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. X** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only, yearly intervals do not apply.
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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SRT8 – 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 engine oil filter. X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs
before scheduled maintenance. XXXXXXXX X XXXX
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
Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary. XXX X XX
Inspect the CV joints. XX X X
Inspect the exhaust system. XX XXX
Adjust the parking brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes. XX
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter if using your vehicle for
any of the following: police, taxi, fleet or frequent trailer towing. X
Change the rear axle fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following:
police, taxi, fleet or frequent trailer towing. X
Inspect the rear axle fluid. XX X X
Inspect 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. XXX
X X
Replace the engine air cleaner. XX
Replace the air conditioning filter. XXX X XXNOTE:
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 120 months if not done at 150,000 miles (240,000 km).
Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for complete maintenance schedule.
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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)(Cruise Control) ............27
Adjustable Pedals .............22
Airbag...................13
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) . . .12
Automatic Headlights ...........26
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC). . .34
Automatic Transmission Autostick ...............66
Fluid Type ..............100
Autostick .................66
Axle Fluid ............... .100
Belts, Seat .................13
Blind Spot Monitoring ...........35
Brake Fluid ............... .100
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ..............24
Bulb Replacement .............115
Calibration, Compass ...........59
Change Oil Indicator ...........74
ChangingAFlatTire ...........76
Child Restraint ...............14
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .......15
Clock...................45
Compass Calibration ...........59
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ..........100
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ......27
Cruise Light ................27
Cupholders
Heated/Cooled (Beverage Holder). . .21
Customer Assistance ...........116
Customer Programmable Features . . .60, 69
Defects, Reporting ............117
Dimmer Control ..............26
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .........26
Disarming, Theft System ..........12
ECO....................59
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System .....38Electronic Speed Control
(Cruise Control) ............27
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)...............59, 60
Emergency, In Case of Brake Warning Light ..........73
Jacking ................76
Overheating ..............75
Emergency Key ...............8
Engine Break-In Recommendations ......24
Compartment .............97
Oil Selection .............100
Overheating ..............75
Starting ................11
Stopping ................11
EventDataRecorder ...........94
Exterior Lights .............. .115
Flat Tire Changing .............76
Fluid Capacities .............100
Fluids .................. .100
Fog Lights .................26
Folding Rear Seat .............19
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..........93
Front Heated Seats ............20
Fuel Filler Door Emergency Release ....96
Filler Door (Gas Cap) .........95
Specifications ............100
Fuse .................. .110
Fuses .................. .110
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ....61
Headlights Automatic ...............26
Dimmer Switch ............26
HighBeam ..............26
Heated Mirrors ...............35
Heated Seats ...............20
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch ............26
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) ....61
Hood Release ...............95
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