CHRYSLER 300 LX 2005 Owners Manual
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER, Model Year: 2005, Model line: 300 LX, Model: CHRYSLER 300 LX 2005Pages: 374, PDF Size: 7.09 MB
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Adding Fuel.......................... 254
Adding Washer Fluid.................108,302
Additives, Fuel........................ 253
Adjustable Pedals....................... 98
Air Conditioner Maintenance.............. 299
Air Conditioning....................... 194
Air Conditioning Filter................203,300
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips........... 204
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............. 299
Air Conditioning System................. 194
Air Pressure, Tires...................... 237
Airbag................................ 37
Airbag Deployment....................41,42
Airbag Light....................41,48,58,142
Airbag Maintenance...................... 44
Airbag, Side........................... 43
Airbag, Window......................37,43
Alarm System.......................... 24
Alignment and Balance.................. 242
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............ 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio.................. 189
Antifreeze Disposal..................... 306
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant).........304,305,332Anti-Lock Brake System.................. 225
Anti-Lock Warning Light................. 141
Anti-Theft Security Alarm................. 24
Appearance Care....................... 311
Auto Down Power Windows............... 26
Auto Up Power Windows................. 26
Automatic Dimming Mirror................ 65
Automatic Door Locks..................17,18
Automatic Headlights................... 104
Automatic Temperature Control............ 197
Automatic Transaxle..................... 310
Adding Fluid........................ 334
Selection Of Lubricant................. 334
Automatic Transmission............209,214,311
Adding Fluid........................ 311
Fluid and Filter Changes................ 311
Fluid Change........................ 311
Fluid Level Check..................... 310
Gear Ranges......................... 210
Torque Converter..................... 212
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode . . . 213
Autostick..........................216,222
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Ball Joints............................ 301
Battery............................... 297
Jump Starting........................ 273
Keyless Transmitter Replacement.......... 23
Location.........................274,298
Bearings.............................. 311
Belts, Drive........................... 295
Body Mechanism Lubrication.............. 301
B-Pillar Location....................... 232
Brake Assist System..................... 112
Brake, Parking......................... 222
Brake System.......................224,307
Anti-Lock........................... 225
Fluid Check......................309,334
Hoses.............................. 308
Warning Light....................... 142
Brake/Transmission Interlock.............. 221
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle...... 57
Bulb Replacement...................... 323
Bulbs, Light........................... 322
Calibration, Compass.................... 151
Capacities, Fluid....................... 332Caps, Filler
Fuel............................... 254
Radiator............................ 305
Car Washes........................... 312
Carbon Monoxide Warning............... 253
Cargo Tie-Downs....................... 131
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance....... 192
Catalytic Converter..................... 296
CD Player......................159,164,175
Cellular Phone.......................... 68
Chains, Tire........................... 248
Changing A Flat Tire.................... 265
Chart, Tire Sizing....................... 229
Child Restraint...................50,52,54,55
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............. 54
Child Safety Locks....................... 19
Clean Air Gasoline...................... 251
Climate Control........................ 194
Clock................................ 158
Compact Disc Maintenance............... 193
Compact Spare Tire..................... 239
Compass............................. 150
Compass Calibration.................... 151
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Compass Variance...................... 151
Computer, Trip/Travel................... 149
Console.............................. 130
Console, Floor......................... 130
Console, Overhead...................... 118
Contract, Service....................... 354
Coolant Pressure Cap.................... 305
Cooling System........................ 303
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)............. 305
Coolant Capacity..................... 332
Coolant Level........................ 306
Disposal of Used Coolant............... 306
Drain, Flush, and Refill................. 304
Inspection........................... 303
Points to Remember................... 306
Pressure Cap........................ 305
Radiator Cap........................ 305
Selection of Coolant.............304,332,333
Cruise Control......................... 115
Cup Holder........................129,315
Customer Assistance.................... 352
Data Recorder, Event..................... 48Dealer Service......................... 289
Defroster, Rear Window.................. 195
Defroster, Windshield...............59,196,201
Delay Wipers.......................... 108
Diagnostic System, Onboard............... 287
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................ 106
Disposal
Antifreeze........................... 306
Door Locks............................ 15
Door Locks, Automatic................... 17
Door Opener, Garage.................... 119
Drive Belts............................ 295
Drive Shaft Universal Joints............... 301
Driver's Seat Glide Feature................ 95
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................. 276
Electric Remote Mirrors................... 67
Electrical Power Outlets.................. 127
Electronic Speed Control................. 115
Electronic Stability Program............... 113
Electronic Vehicle Information Center........ 147
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Emergency, In Case of
Overheating......................... 264
Emission Control System Maintenance....288,336
Engine............................285,286
Air Cleaner.......................... 296
Air Cleaner Filter..................... 295
Block Heater......................... 209
Break-In Recommendations............... 57
Checking Oil Level.................290,291
Compartment.....................285,286
Coolant............................ 333
Cooling............................ 303
Exhaust Gas Caution.................. 253
Fails to Start......................... 208
Fuel Requirements.................250,332
Oil ..........................290,332,333
Oil Change Interval................... 292
Oil Selection......................292,332
Oil Synthetic......................... 294
Overheating......................... 264
Temperature Gauge................... 143
Enhanced Accident Response Feature......... 43
Event Data Recorder..................... 48Exhaust Gas Caution...............58,253,303
Exhaust System........................ 302
Exterior Folding Mirrors.................. 66
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 295
Air Conditioning..................203,300
Engine Fuel......................... 296
Engine Oil.......................295,333
Engine Oil Disposal................... 294
Flashers
Hazard Warning...................... 264
Turn Signal.......................... 140
Flash-To-Pass.......................... 106
Flat Tire Changing...................... 265
Floor Console.......................... 130
Fluid Capacities........................ 332
Fluid Leaks............................ 59
Fluid Level Checks
Brake.............................. 334
Power Steering....................300,334
Fog Lights.........................105,140
Folding Rear Seat....................... 97
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Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.................. 277
Fuel................................. 250
Adding............................. 254
Additives........................... 253
Clean Air........................... 251
Filler Cap........................... 254
Filter.............................. 296
Gasoline............................ 250
Gauge............................. 145
Hoses.............................. 310
Octane Rating.....................250,333
Requirements.....................250,332
Tank Capacity........................ 332
Fueling.............................. 254
Fuses................................ 315
Garage Door Opener.................... 119
GasCap .............................. 254
Gasoline............................. 250
Gasoline, Clean Air..................... 251
Gasoline, Reformulated.................. 251
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................. 143Fuel............................... 145
Speedometer......................... 140
Tachometer.......................... 141
Gear Ranges.......................... 210
General Information.................14,23,247
Glass Cleaning......................... 314
Gross Axle Weight Rating................. 257
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating............... 257
Hands-Free Phone....................... 68
Hazard Warning Flasher.................. 264
Head Restraints......................... 96
Headlights............................ 324
High Beam.......................... 106
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch...... 106
On With Wipers...................104,107
Passing............................. 106
Switch............................. 103
Time Delay.......................... 104
Heated Seats........................... 92
Heater, Engine Block.................... 209
Holder, Cup........................... 129
Homelink Transmitter................... 119
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Hood Release.......................... 99
Hoses............................307,310
Ignition
Key ................................ 11
Illuminated Entry....................... 15
Immobilizer............................ 12
Infant Restraint......................... 50
Information Center, Vehicle............... 147
Instrument Cluster................138,139,140
Instrument Panel and Controls............. 137
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............ 314
Interior Appearance Care................. 313
Interior Fuses.......................... 315
Interior Lights......................... 101
Intermittent Wipers..................... 108
Introduction............................ 4
Jack Location.......................... 267
Jack Operation......................266,269
Jacking Instructions..................... 269
Jump Starting......................... 273Key, Programming....................... 14
Key, Replacement....................... 13
Key, Sentry............................ 12
Key-In Reminder........................ 12
Keyless Entry System..................... 20
Keys................................. 11
Knee Bolster........................... 37
Lap/Shoulder Belts...................... 30
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether
for CHildren)........................... 54
Latch Plate............................ 31
Latches
Hood............................... 99
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 250
Lights.............................59,101
Airbag.........................41,58,142
Anti-Lock........................... 141
Automatic Headlights.................. 104
Brake Warning....................... 142
Bulb Replacement..................322,323
Courtesy/Reading.................... 101
Daytime Running..................... 104
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Dimmer Switch, Headlight.............. 103
Engine Temperature Warning............ 141
Fog .............................105,140
Hazard Warning Flasher................ 264
Headlight Switch..................... 103
Headlights.......................103,324
Headlights On With Wipers..........104,107
High Beam Indicator................... 144
Illuminated Entry...................... 15
Instrument Cluster.................... 103
Interior............................. 101
License............................. 331
Lights On Reminder................... 104
Malfunction Indicator.................. 146
Oil Pressure......................... 140
Reading............................ 118
Seat Belt Reminder.................... 145
Service..........................322,323
Service Engine Soon................... 146
Turn Signal.......................103,105
Voltage............................. 146
Load Leveling System................... 132
Loading Vehicle.....................256,257Capacities........................... 257
Tires ............................... 232
Locks
Door............................... 15
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH).............................. 54
Lubrication, Body....................... 301
Lumbar Support........................ 91
Maintenance Free Battery................. 297
Maintenance Procedures.................. 290
Maintenance Schedule................... 336
Light Duty Schedule9B9................ 339
Schedule9A9......................... 347
Schedule9B9......................... 339
Malfunction Indicator Light............146,288
Manual, Service........................ 356
Manual Transmission.................... 209
Memory Feature........................ 93
Memory Seat........................... 67
Mini-Trip Computer..................... 149
Mirrors............................... 65
Automatic Dimming.................... 65
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Electric Remote....................... 67
Exterior Folding....................... 66
Heated.............................. 67
Outside............................. 66
Rearview............................ 65
Vanity.............................. 68
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............ 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............. 243
Mopar Parts........................289,356
Multi-Function Control Lever.............. 103
New Vehicle Break-In Period............... 57
Occupant Classification System............. 45
Occupant Restraints...................... 29
Octane Rating, Gasoline.................. 250
Oil, Engine.........................290,333
Capacity............................ 332
Change Interval...................... 292
Checking........................290,291
Disposal............................ 294
Filter...........................295,333
Filter Disposal....................... 294Identification Logo.................... 293
Materials Added to.................... 294
Recommendation..................292,332
Synthetic........................... 294
Viscosity......................293,294,332
Onboard Diagnostic System............287,288
Opener, Garage Door.................... 119
Operator Manuals........................ 4
Overhead Console...................... 118
Overhead Travel Information Center......... 118
Overheating, Engine..................144,264
Owner's Manual......................4,356
Panic Alarm........................... 22
Parking Brake......................... 222
Parking On Hill........................ 223
Passing Light.......................... 106
Pedals, Adjustable....................... 98
Personal Settings....................... 154
Pets.................................. 57
Phone, Cellular......................... 68
Phone, Hands-Free....................... 68
Placard, Tire and Loading Information....... 232
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Power
Brakes............................. 224
Distribution Center.................... 315
Door Locks.......................... 16
Mirrors............................. 67
Outlet.............................. 127
Seats............................... 89
Steering............................ 227
Steering, Checking.................... 300
Sunroof............................ 124
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column......... 109
Windows............................ 25
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts............. 36
Preparation for Jacking................... 266
Programmable Electronic Features..... 119,123,154
Programming Transmitters............. 119,123
Radial Ply Tires........................ 239
Radiator Cap.......................... 305
Radio..........................159,164,175
Radio Broadcast Signals.................. 191
Radio Operation...............159,164,175,194
Radio Remote Controls.................. 190Radio, Satellite......................... 187
Rain Sensitive Wiper System.............. 107
Rear Seat, Folding....................... 97
Rear Window Defroster.................. 195
Rearview Mirrors........................ 65
Reclining Front Seats..................... 90
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine
Parts............................... 333
Recorder, Event Data..................... 48
Recreational Towing..................... 261
Refrigerant............................ 299
Reminder, Seat Belt...................... 35
Remote Keyless Entry.................... 20
Remote Sound System Controls............ 190
Remote Trunk Release.................... 28
Replacement Tires...................... 241
Reporting Safety Defects................. 356
Restraint, Head......................... 96
Restraints, Occupant..................... 29
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck.............. 277
Rotation, Tires......................... 249
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle............... 58
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