engine coolant CHRYSLER 300 LX 2007 Owner's Manual

Miles 42,000 48,000 54,000 60,000 66,000 72,000
(Kilometers) (70 000) (80 000) (90 000) (100 000) (110 000) (120 000)
[Months] [42] [48] [54] [60] [66] [72]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X X
Inspect theair cleaner filterand replace if
required.*XXX XX
Replace theair cleaner filter.X
Inspect the front and rear brake linings and
rotors.XX
Replace thespark plugs.5.7L Engine. X
Check and Inspect the accessory drive belt
and tensioner. Replace if required.X
Flush and replace engine coolant at 60 months
if not done at 102,000 miles.X
Check and replace, if necessary, thePCV
valve.*X
Replace the air conditioning filter. X X X
Rotate the tires. X X X X X X
Change the Transfer Case Fluid - All Wheel
Drive (AWD) only.X
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Miles 78,000 84,000 90,000 96,000 102,000
(Kilometers) (130 000) (140 000) (150 000) (160 000) (170 000)
[Months] [78] [84] [90] [96] [102]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X
Inspect theair cleaner filterand replace if re-
quired.*XX XX
Replace theair cleaner filter.X
Inspect the front and rear brake linings and rotors. X
Check and Inspect the accessory drive belt and ten-
sioner. Replace if required.X
Replace thespark plugs.2.7L, 3.5L Engines. X
Replace thespark plugs.5.7L Engine. X
Check and replace, if necessary, thePCV valve.*‡ X
Replace theengine timing belt.3.5L Engine. X
Change the Transfer Case Fluid - All Wheel Drive
(AWD) only.X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 102,000
miles if not done at 60 months.X
Replace the air conditioning filter. X X
Rotate the tires. X X X X X
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Miles 108,000 114,000 120,000 126,000 132,000
(Kilometers) (180 000) (190 000) (200 000) (210 000) (220 000)
[Months] [108] [114] [120] [126] [132]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X
Inspect theair cleaner filterand replace if re-
quired.*XX XX
Replace theair cleaner filter.X
Inspect the front and rear brake linings and rotors. X X
Replace thespark plugs.5.7L Engine. X
Check and Inspect the accessory drive belt and ten-
sioner. Replace if required.X
Check and replace, if necessary, thePCV valve.*X
Replace the air conditioning filter. X X X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 120
months, if not replaced at 102,000 miles.X
Rotate the tires. X X X X X
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)............. 253
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
(Cruise Control)........................ 121
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)......... 351
Adding Fuel.......................... 293
Adding Washer Fluid.............. 112,114,347
Adjustable Pedals....................... 117
Air Cleaner, Engine
(Engine Air Cleaner Filter)................ 341
Air Conditioner Maintenance.............. 344
Air Conditioning....................219,221
Air Conditioning Controls................ 219
Air Conditioning Filter................227,345
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips........... 228
Air Conditioning Refrigerant...........344,345
Air Conditioning System...........219,221,344
Air Pressure, Tires...................169,272
Airbag................................ 41
Airbag Deployment....................45,47
Airbag Light....................46,49,60,165
Airbag Maintenance...................... 48
Airbag, Side........................... 46
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)...........42,46Alarm (Security Alarm).................. 168
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............. 15
Alignment and Balance.................. 278
All Wheel Drive (AWD)...............250,358
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............ 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio.................. 214
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant).........350,351,382
Disposal............................ 352
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............. 253
Anti-Lock Warning Light..............164,255
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)...... 15
Anti-Theft System...................... 168
Appearance Care....................... 359
Auto Down Power Windows............... 28
Auto Up Power Windows................. 28
Automatic Dimming Mirror................ 68
Automatic Door Locks..................24,25
Automatic Headlights................... 103
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)....... 221
Automatic Transaxle
Special Additives..................... 357
Automatic Transmission.........240,245,356,357
Adding Fluid.....................
357,384
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Autostick........................... 249
Fluid and Filter Changes................ 357
Fluid Change........................ 357
Fluid Level Check..................... 356
Fluid Type.......................... 384
Gear Ranges......................... 241
Shifting..........................240,245
Special Additives..................... 357
Torque Converter..................... 243
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode . . . 244
Autostick..........................247,249
Ball Joints............................ 346
Battery............................... 343
Emergency Starting.................... 322
Jump Starting........................ 322
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)..... 21
Location.........................322,343
Bearings.............................. 358
Belts, Drive........................... 340
Belts, Seat............................. 33
Body Mechanism Lubrication.............. 346
B-Pillar Location....................... 267Brake Assist System..................... 258
Brake, Parking......................... 251
Brake System.......................253,354
Anti-Lock (ABS)...................... 253
Fluid Check......................355,384
Hoses.............................. 354
Master Cylinder...................... 355
Parking............................ 251
Warning Light....................165,253
Brakes............................... 253
Brake/Transmission Interlock.............. 240
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle...... 58
Bulb Replacement...................... 372
Bulbs, Light........................... 371
Calibration, Compass.................... 178
Capacities, Fluid....................... 382
Caps, Filler
Fuel............................... 293
Oil (Engine)......................338,339
Radiator (Coolant Pressure).............. 351
Car Washes........................... 359
Carbon Monoxide Warning.............59,292
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Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance....... 217
Catalytic Converter..................... 341
CD (Compact Disc) Player.............188,195
Cellular Phone.......................... 72
Chains, Tire........................... 279
Changing A Flat Tire.................... 314
Chart, Tire Sizing....................... 264
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light).............. 333
Child Restraint...................50,52,55,56
Child Restraint Tether Anchors...........54,55
Child Safety Locks....................... 25
Clean Air Gasoline...................... 290
Cleaning
Wheels............................. 360
Climate Control........................ 219
Clock.......................186,190,196,207
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance........... 218
Compact Spare Tire..................... 274
Compass............................. 178
Compass Calibration.................... 178
Compass Variance...................... 179
Computer, Trip/Travel................... 175Console.............................. 153
Console, Floor......................... 153
Console, Overhead...................... 140
Contract, Service....................... 408
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)........ 351
Cooling System........................ 349
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)............. 351
Coolant Capacity..................... 382
Coolant Level.....................349,352
Disposal of Used Coolant............... 352
Drain, Flush, and Refill................. 350
Inspection........................... 352
Points to Remember................... 352
Pressure Cap........................ 351
Radiator Cap........................ 351
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)....350,382,383
Cruise Control (Speed Control).......... 118,121
Cruise Light........................... 163
Cup Holder.....................151,362,363
Customer Assistance.................... 406
Data Recorder, Event..................... 49
Daytime Running Lights................. 106
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Dealer Service......................... 334
Defroster, Rear Window.................. 229
Defroster, Windshield...............61,220,225
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers............... 110
Diagnostic System, Onboard............... 332
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................ 107
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............. 352
Door Locks............................ 22
Door Locks, Automatic................... 24
Door Opener, Garage.................... 141
Drive Belts............................ 340
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................. 250
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System).... 210
Electric Remote Mirrors................... 70
Electrical Power Outlets.................. 149
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) . . 118,121
Electronic Stability Program (ESP).......... 259
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light..... 168
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . 171Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............. 324
Hazard Warning Flasher................ 312
Jacking............................. 314
Jump Starting........................ 322
Overheating......................... 312
Towing............................. 325
Emission Control System Maintenance....333,386
Engine.........................329,330,331
Air Cleaner.......................... 341
Block Heater......................... 237
Break-In Recommendations............... 58
Checking Oil Level.................335,336
Compartment..................329,330,331
Coolant (Antifreeze)................349,383
Cooling............................ 349
Exhaust Gas Caution................59,292
Fails to Start......................... 235
Flooded, Starting..................... 235
Fuel Requirements.................289,382
Oil ..........................335,382,383
Oil Change Interval................... 337
Oil Filler Cap.....................338,339
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Gauge............................. 168
Hoses.............................. 354
Methanol........................... 290
Octane Rating.....................289,383
Requirements.....................289,382
Tank Capacity........................ 382
Fuel System Caution.................... 294
Fueling.............................. 293
Fuses................................ 363
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) .......... 141
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)..............293,332
Gasoline, Clean Air..................... 290
Gasoline (Fuel)........................ 289
Gasoline, Reformulated.................. 290
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................. 166
Fuel............................... 168
Speedometer......................... 163
Tachometer.......................... 164
Gear Ranges.......................... 241
General Information..............15,22,136,288
Glass Cleaning......................... 361Gross Axle Weight Rating..............296,298
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating............296,298
GVWR ............................... 296
Hands-Free Phone (UConnect™)............ 72
Hazard Warning Flasher.................. 312
Head Restraints......................... 94
Headlight Washers................... 113,347
Headlights............................ 374
Cleaning............................ 361
High Beam.......................... 107
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch...... 107
Lights On Reminder................... 106
On With Wipers...................104,111
Passing............................. 107
Switch............................. 103
Time Delay.......................... 105
Washers......................... 113,347
Heated Mirrors......................... 71
Heated Seats........................... 95
Heater............................... 219
Heater, Engine Block.................... 237
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Safety Checks Inside Vehicle............... 60
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle.............. 61
Safety Defects, Reporting................. 409
Safety Information, Tire.................. 262
Safety Tips............................. 59
Satellite Radio......................207,212
Satellite Radio Antenna.................. 214
Schedule, Maintenance................... 386
Seat Belt Maintenance................... 362
Seat Belt Reminder...................... 38
Seat Belts............................32,33
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage...... 37
And Pregnant Women.................. 40
Child Restraint.................50,51,52,56
Extender............................ 40
Front Seat.........................33,34
Operating Instructions.................. 34
Pretensioners......................... 38
Rear Seat............................ 33
Reminder........................... 168
Untwisting Procedure................... 38
Seats................................. 92
Easy Entry.......................... 100Heated.............................. 95
Lumbar Support....................... 94
Memory............................. 98
Power.............................. 92
Rear Folding......................... 97
Reclining............................ 93
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............15,168
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze).........350,383
Self-Sealing Tires....................... 279
Sentry Key (Immobilizer).................. 13
Service Assistance...................... 406
Service Contract........................ 408
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator).................. 170
Service Manuals........................ 409
Setting the Clock..............186,190,196,207
Settings, Personal....................... 182
Shifting.............................. 237
Automatic Transmission..........237,240,245
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage............. 37
Shoulder Belts.......................... 33
Side Airbag............................ 46
Signals, Turn.......................107,163
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Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............. 250
SmartBeams........................... 104
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................ 279
Snow Tires............................ 280
Spare Tire.......................274,275,315
Spark Plugs........................... 340
Speed Control (Cruise Control).......... 118,121
Speedometer.......................... 163
Starting.............................. 234
Automatic Transmission................ 235
Engine Fails to Start................... 235
Starting and Operating................... 234
Starting Procedures..................... 234
Steering
Column Controls..................... 106
Linkage............................ 346
Power...........................255,346
Tilt Column...................... 115,116
Wheel, Tilt....................... 115,116
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls.............................. 215
Storage...........................153,370
Storage, Vehicle.....................226,370Storing Your Vehicle..................... 370
Sun Roof............................. 146
Sunglasses Storage...................... 140
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag....... 41
Synthetic Engine Oil..................... 339
System, Navigation..................... 206
Tachometer........................... 164
Telescoping Steering Column........... 115,116
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)....... 221
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant......166,313
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint.............. 54
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)............... 15
Theft System (Security Alarm).............. 15
Tilt Steering Column.................. 115,116
Tire and Loading Information Placard....... 267
Tire Identification Number (TIN)........... 266
Tire Markings......................... 262
Tire Safety Information................... 262
Tires ...........................61,271,410
Aging (Life of Tires)................... 277
Air Pressure......................... 271
Alignment.......................... 278
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