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8. Turn the appropriate bulb and socket assembly coun-
terclockwise to remove it from the tail light assembly.
1 — Backup Light Bulb
2 — Side Marker Light BulbMAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 4737

9. Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and
install the replacement bulb.
10. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly into the tail
light assembly, and then turn it clockwise.
11. Reinstall the tail light assembly, fasteners, electrical
connector, and trunk liner.
12. Close the trunk.
3 — Tail/Stop/Turn Light Bulb 474 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Tail/Stop, Tail, Turn Signal Light, and Backup
Light — 300C Models
1. Open the Trunk.
2. Remove two fasteners from the back of the tail light
assembly.
3. Pull back the trunk liner.4. Remove the remaining fastener from the back of the
tail light assembly.
5. Push the electrical connector locking tab to the side.
6. Disconnect the electrical connector.
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7. Pull the tail light assembly clear from the vehicle to
access the bulbs. Turn bulb sockets counterclockwise to
remove.
8. Turn the appropriate bulb and socket assembly coun-
terclockwise to remove it from the tail light assembly.
1 — Tail/Stop Light Bulb
2 — Tail Light Bulb 476 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

9. Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and
install the replacement bulb.
10. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly into the tail
light assembly, and then turn it clockwise.
3 — Turn Signal Light Bulb4 — Backup Light BulbMAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 4777

11. Reinstall the tail light assembly, fasteners, electrical
connector, and trunk liner.
12. Close the trunk.
License Light
1. Remove the screws securing the light to the rear fascia.
2. Remove the bulb and socket assembly.
3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and
install the replacement bulb.
4. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly.
5. Reattach the light to the rear fascia, and then install the
screws.
1 — License Light Bulb
2 — Socket 478 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

NOTE:
•The oil change indicator message will not monitor the
time since the last oil change. Change your vehicle’s oil
if it has been six months since your last oil change, even
if the oil change indicator message is NOT illuminated.
•Change your engine oil more often if you drive your
vehicle off-road for an extended period of time.
•Under no circumstances should oil change intervals
exceed 6,000 miles (10,000 km) or six months, which-
ever comes first.
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a
scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than
your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by refer-
ring to the steps described under “Oil Change Required”
under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in
Section 4 or under “Odometer/Trip Odometer” under
“Instrument Cluster Descriptions” in Section 4.
At Each Stop for Fuel
•Check the engine oil level. Refer to “Engine Oil” under
“Maintenance Procedures” in Section 7.
•Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once a Month
•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery, and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering, and transmission,
and add as needed.
•Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.
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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.
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 only
the 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 youhave any questions about the service contract, call the
manufacturer’s Service Contract National Customer Hot-
line at 1-800-521-9922.
The manufacturer will not stand behind any service con-
tract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract. It is not
responsible for any service contract other than the manu-
facturer’s service contract. If you purchased a service con-
tract that is not a manufacturer’s service contract, and you
require service after the manufacturer’s New Vehicle Lim-
ited Warranty expires, please refer to the contract docu-
ments, and contact the person listed in those documents.
We appreciate that you have made a major investment
when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer
has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and
training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with
the ownership experience. You’ll be pleased with their
sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related
concerns.
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About Your Brakes....................... 339
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).............. 341
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . 157
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 447
Adding Fuel........................... 384
Adding Washer Fluid..................... 442
Additives, Fuel......................... 382
Adjustable Pedals....................... 152
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 437
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 440
Air Conditioning.....................298,300
Air Conditioning Controls................. 298
Air Conditioning Filter.................307,441
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 308
Air Conditioning Refrigerant............... 440
Air Conditioning System..........298,300,301,440
Air Pressure, Tires....................218,358
Airbag................................ 54
Airbag Deployment.....................60,64Airbag Light.....................61,66,80,213
Airbag Maintenance....................... 65
Airbag, Side..........................55,62
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain).............55,62
Alarm, Panic............................ 24
Alarm (Security Alarm).................18,217
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............... 18
All Wheel Drive (AWD)................333,454
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 288
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........446,447,479
Disposal............................ 449
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............341,343
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 213
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)........ 18
Anti-Theft System....................... 217
Appearance Care........................ 454
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm)......... 18
Assistance Towing....................... 108
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Auto Down Power Windows................ 38
Auto Unlock, Doors....................... 32
Auto Up Power Windows.................. 39
Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 90
Automatic Door Locks...................31,32
Automatic Headlights.................... 140
Automatic Oil Change Indicator........... 211,227
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)......... 301
Automatic Transaxle
Special Additives...................... 453
Automatic Transmission...........323,328,452,453
Adding Fluid......................453,482
Autostick............................ 332
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 453
Fluid Change......................... 453
Fluid Level Check...................... 452
Fluid Type........................... 482
Gear Ranges.......................323,328
Overdrive........................... 325Shifting..........................323,328
Special Additives...................... 453
Torque Converter...................... 326
Automatic Transmission Limp Home
Mode...........................327,331,332
Autostick............................. 332
Axle Fluid............................. 482
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid)............... 482
Battery............................... 438
Emergency Starting..................... 417
Jump Starting......................... 417
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 25
Location..........................418,438
Belts, Seat............................44,80
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 441
B-Pillar Location........................ 353
Brake Assist System...................... 344
Brake Control System, Electronic............. 343
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