washer fluid CHRYSLER 300 C 2009 1.G Owners Manual

•Right Front Turn Signal Light Out (with a single
chime)
•Right Rear Turn Signal Light Out (with a single chime)
•Key FOB Battery Low (with a single chime)
•Memory #1/#2 Profile Set
•Memory #1/#2 Profile Recall
•Memory System Disabled – Vehicle Not In PARK (with
a single chime)
•Memory System Disabled – Seat Belt Buckled (with a
single chime)
•Personal Settings Not Available – Vehicle Not in PARK
•Left/Right Front Door Ajar (one or more, with a single
chime if speed is above 1 mph [1.6 km/h])
•Left/Right Rear Door Ajar (one or more, with a single
chime if speed is above 1 mph [1.6 km/h])
•Door(s) Ajar (with a single chime if vehicle is in
motion)
•Trunk Ajar (with a single chime)
•Low Washer Fluid (with a single chime)
•ECO – Multi-Displacement System (MDS) is activated
(If Equipped with MDS)
•SERVICE AWD SYSTEM — All Wheel Drive (AWD)
system is not functioning properly and service is
required.
•Normal Cruise Ready — When Adaptive Cruise Con-
trol (ACC) system is turned off and Normal (Fixed
Speed) Cruise Control mode is available. Refer to
“Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)” in Section 3 (if
equipped).
224 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

▫Windshield Washers/Headlight Washers
— If Equipped...................... 442
▫Exhaust System..................... 443
▫Cooling System..................... 445
▫Brake System....................... 451
▫Automatic Transmission............... 452
▫All Wheel Drive (AWD) — If Equipped.... 454
▫Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion.......................... 454
Fuses.............................. 459
▫Integrated Power Module.............. 459
▫Rear Power Distribution Center.......... 462
Vehicle Storage....................... 467
Replacement Bulbs.................... 467Bulb Replacement..................... 469
▫Low Beam Headlight, High Beam Headlight,
Park/Turn Light, Inner Park Light, And
Outer Park Light – 300 Models........... 469
▫Low Beam Headlight, High Beam Headlight,
And Park/Turn Light – 300C............ 471
▫Backup Light, Side Marker Light, And
Tail/Stop Turn Light — 300 Models....... 472
▫Tail/Stop, Tail, Turn Signal Light, And
Backup Light — 300C Models........... 475
▫License Light....................... 478
Fluids And Capacities.................. 479
Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts....... 481
▫Engine............................ 481
▫Chassis........................... 482
426 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.7L
1 — Integrated Power Module 6 — Air Cleaner Filter
2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 7 — Coolant Pressure Cap
3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 8 — Engine Oil Fill
4 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 9 — Remote Jump-Start Positive Battery Post
5 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 10 — Washer Fluid ReservoirMAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 4277

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.5L
1 — Integrated Power Module 6 — Engine Coolant Reservoir
2 — Air Cleaner Filter 7 — Engine Oil Fill
3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 8 — Engine Oil Dipstick
4 — Coolant Pressure Cap 9 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
5 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 10 — Remote Jump-Start Positive Battery Post 428 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L
1 — Integrated Power Module 6 — Air Cleaner Filter
2 — Coolant Pressure Cap 7 — Engine Oil Fill
3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 8 — Engine Oil Dipstick
4 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 9 — Remote Jump-Start Positive Battery Post
5 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 10 — Washer Fluid ReservoirMAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 4297

Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods
may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use
washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt
from a dry windshield.
Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from
the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with
petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.
Windshield Washers/Headlight Washers — If
Equipped
The windshield washer and the headlight washer (if
equipped) share the same fluid reservoir. The fluid
reservoir is located in the front of the engine compart-
ment. Be sure to check the fluid level in the reservoir at
regular intervals. Fill the reservoir with windshield
washer solvent (not radiator antifreeze) and operate the
system for a few seconds to flush out the residual water.When refilling the washer fluid reservoir, apply some
washer fluid to a cloth or towel and wipe the wiper
blades clean. This will help blade performance.
To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system
in cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets or
exceeds the temperature range of your climate. This
rating information can be found on most washer fluid
containers.
The fluid reservoir will hold nearly 1 gal (4 L) of washer
fluid when the message “Low Washer Fluid” appears in
the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) (if
equipped).
442 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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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
512 INDEX

Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 508
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 282
Universal Transmitter..................... 185
Unleaded Gasoline....................... 379
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt.............. 50
Vanity Mirrors........................... 94
Variance, Compass....................... 234
Vehicle Certification Label................. 387
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)............ 6
Vehicle Loading...................354,387,388
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 7
Vehicle Storage.......................307,467
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).......... 18
Video Entertainment System™
(Rear Seat Video System).................. 293
Viscosity, Engine Oil...................435,436
Voice Recognition System (VR).............. 122Warning Flasher, Hazard.................. 404
Warning Lights
(Instrument Cluster Description)............. 210
Warnings and Cautions..................... 6
Warranty Information..................... 506
Washer, Adding Fluid..................... 442
Washers, Windshield..................148,442
Washing Vehicle......................... 455
Water
Driving Through...................... 335
Wheel and Wheel Trim.................... 456
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care................ 456
Wind Buffeting.......................41,193
Window Airbag (Side Curtain).............55,62
Window Fogging........................ 307
Windows.............................. 37
Power............................... 37
Windshield Defroster................81,299,305
532 INDEX

Windshield Washers...................147,148
Fluid............................... 442
Windshield Wiper Blades.................. 441
Windshield Wipers....................... 147
Wiper Blade Replacement.................. 441
Wipers, Intermittent...................... 147
Wipers, Rain Sensitive.................... 149
INDEX 533
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