fuel CHRYSLER 300 LX 2005 Owner's Guide

FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
U.S. Metric
Fuel (approximate)
2.7 Liter Engines (87 Octane) 18 gal-
lons68 liters
3.5 Liter Engines (89 Octane) 18 gal-
lons68 liters
5.7 Liter Engines (89 Octane) 19 gal-
lons71 liters
Engine Oil-With Filter
2.7 Liter Engines (SAE 5W-30,
API Certified)6.0 qts. 5.7 liters
3.5 Liter Engines (SAE 10W-30,
API Certified)6.0 qts. 5.7 liters
5.7 Liter Engines (SAE 5W-20,
API Certified)7.0 qts. 6.6 liters
Cooling System *
2.7 Liter Engines (Mopart
Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/
100,000 Mile Formula)9.5 qts 9.0 liters
3.5 Liter Engines (Mopart
Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/
100,000 Mile Formula)10.3 qts 9.75
liters
5.7 Liter Engines (Mopart
Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/
100,000 Mile Formula)14.0 qts 13.3
liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to
MAX level.
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RECOMMENDED FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts
Engine Coolant MopartAntifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Or-
ganic Additive Technology)
Engine Oil (2.7 Liter) Use API Certified engine oil. SAE 5W-30 is recommended. Refer to the en-
gine oil viscosity chart for the correct SAE grade meeting DaimlerChrysler
Material Standard MS-6395.
Engine Oil (3.5 Liter) Use API Certified engine oil. SAE 10W-30 is recommended. Refer to the en-
gine oil viscosity chart for the correct SAE grade meeting DaimlerChrysler
Material Standard MS-6395.
Engine Oil (5.7 Liter) Use API Certified engine oil. SAE 5W-20 is recommended. Refer to the en-
gine oil viscosity chart for the correct SAE grade meeting DaimlerChrysler
Material Standard MS-6395.
Spark Plugs Refer to the Vehicle Emission Control Information label in the engine com-
partment.
Oil Filter (2.7 Liter) Mopart05281090 or equiv.
Oil Filter (3.5 Liter) Mopart05281090 or equiv.
Oil Filter (5.7 Liter) Mopart05281090 or equiv.
Fuel Selection (2.7 Liter) 87 Octane
Fuel Selection (3.5 Liter) 89 Octane
Fuel Selection (5.7 Liter) 89 Octane
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²Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial ser-
vice).L
²Off-road or desert operation.
NOTE:IfANYof these apply to you then change your
engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months,
whichever comes first and follow schedule ªBº of the
9Maintenance Schedules9section of this manual.
NOTE:Most vehicles are operated under the conditions
listed for Schedule9B9.
Second is ScheduleªAº. It is for vehicles that are not
operated under any of the conditions listed under Sched-
ule9B9.
Use the schedule that best describes your driving condi-
tions. Where time and mileage are listed, follow the
interval that occurs first.
NOTE:Under no circumstances should oil change
intervals exceed 6000 miles (10 000 km) or 6 months
whichever comes first.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
At Each Stop for Fuel
²
Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully
warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while
the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accu-
racy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the
level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
²Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once a Month
²
Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
²Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
²Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and transmission and add as needed.
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SCHEDULE ªBº
Follow schedule ªBº if you usually operate your vehicle
under one or more of the following conditions. Change
the automatic transmission fluid and filter every 60,000
miles (96 000 km) if the vehicle is usually operated under
one or more of the conditions marked with anL.
²Day or night temperatures are below 32É F (0É C).
²Stop and go driving.
²Extensive engine idling.
²Driving in dusty conditions.
²Short trips of less than 10 miles (16.2 km).
²More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90É F (32É C).
²Trailer towing.L
²Taxi, police or delivery service (commercial ser-
vices).L
²Off-road or desert operation.
²If equipped for and operating with E-85 (ethanol)
fuel.
NOTE:IfANYof these apply to you then change your
engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months,
whichever comes first and follow schedule ªBº of the
9Maintenance Schedules9section of this manual.
SCHEDULE ªBº 339
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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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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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