engine CHRYSLER 300 SRT 2005 1.G Owners Manual

Break-In Recommendations............... 56
Checking Oil Level.................... 241
Compartment........................ 237
Coolant (Antifreeze)................252,276
Cooling............................ 252
Exhaust Gas Caution................56,217
Fails to Start......................... 182
Fuel Requirements.................214,275
Oil ..........................241,275,276
Oil Change Interval................... 242
Oil Selection......................242,275
Overheating......................... 225
Temperature Gauge................... 137
Engine Oil Viscosity..................... 243
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart................ 243
Enhanced Accident Response Feature......... 46
Event Data Recorder..................... 47
Exhaust Gas Caution...............56,217,251
Exhaust System........................ 251
Exterior Folding Mirrors.................. 64
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 244Air Conditioning..................177,249
Engine Fuel......................... 245
Engine Oil.......................243,276
Engine Oil Disposal................... 243
Flashers
Hazard Warning...................... 224
Turn Signal.......................... 134
Flash-To-Pass.......................... 101
Floor Console.......................... 126
Fluid Capacities........................ 275
Fluid Leaks............................ 58
Fluid Level Checks
Brake.............................. 258
Cooling System....................... 252
Engine Oil.......................... 241
Power Steering....................... 249
Fluids............................... 276
Fog Lights.........................101,134
Folding Rear Seat....................... 93
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.................. 232
Fuel................................. 214
Adding............................. 218
Additives........................... 216
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Hoses............................256,259
Ignition
Key ................................ 11
Illuminated Entry....................... 15
Immobilizer............................ 12
Infant Restraint......................... 49
Information Center, Vehicle............... 140
Instrument Cluster...................133,134
Instrument Panel and Controls............. 132
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............ 263
Interior Appearance Care................. 262
Interior Fuses.......................... 264
Interior Lights.......................... 97
Intermittent Wipers..................... 104
Introduction............................ 4
Jump Starting......................... 229
Key, Programming....................... 14
Key, Replacement....................... 13
Key, Sentry............................ 12
Key-In Reminder........................ 12Keyless Entry System..................... 19
Keys................................. 11
Knee Bolster........................... 35
Lap/Shoulder Belts...................... 29
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren)..... 53
Latch Plate............................ 30
Latches
Hood............................... 95
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 214
Lights..............................58,97
Airbag.......................40,47,57,135
Anti-Lock........................... 135
Automatic Headlights.................. 100
Brake Warning....................... 136
Bulb Replacement..................... 269
Courtesy/Reading..................... 97
Daytime Running..................... 100
Dimmer Switch, Headlight............99,101
Engine Temperature Warning............ 135
Fog .............................101,134
Hazard Warning Flasher................ 224
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Headlight Switch...................... 99
Headlights........................99,270
Headlights On With Wipers..........100,104
High Beam.......................... 101
High Beam Indicator................... 138
Illuminated Entry...................... 15
Instrument Cluster..................... 99
Interior.............................. 97
License............................. 274
Lights On Reminder................... 100
Malfunction Indicator.................. 139
Oil Pressure......................... 134
Reading............................ 114
Seat Belt Reminder.................... 138
Service..........................269,270
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . 139
Turn Signal........................99,101
Voltage............................. 139
Loading Vehicle.....................219,220
Capacities........................... 220
Tires ............................... 201
Locks
Door............................... 15Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH).............................. 53
Lubrication, Body....................... 250
Lumbar Support........................ 88
Maintenance Free Battery................. 247
Maintenance Procedures.................. 241
Maintenance Schedule................... 278
ScheduleA......................... 288
ScheduleB......................... 281
Malfunction Indicator Light............139,239
Manual, Service........................ 299
Memory Feature........................ 89
Mini-Trip Computer..................... 142
Mirrors............................... 63
Automatic Dimming.................... 63
Electric Remote....................... 64
Exterior Folding....................... 64
Heated.............................. 65
Outside............................. 64
Vanity.............................. 65
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............ 7
Mopar Parts........................240,299
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Multi-Function Control Lever............... 99
Navigation System...................... 166
New Vehicle Break-In Period............... 56
Occupant Restraints...................... 28
Oil, Engine.........................241,276
Capacity............................ 275
Change Interval...................... 242
Checking........................... 241
Disposal............................ 243
Filter...........................243,276
Filter Disposal....................... 243
Materials Added to.................... 243
Recommendation..................242,275
Viscosity............................ 275
Onboard Diagnostic System............238,239
Opener, Garage Door.................... 115
Operator Manuals (Owner’s Manuals)......... 4
Overhead Console...................... 114
Overheating, Engine..................137,225
Owner’s Manual......................4,299Panic Alarm........................... 20
Park Assist System, Rear.................. 85
Parking Brake......................... 191
Parking On Hill........................ 192
Passing Light.......................... 101
Pedals, Adjustable....................... 94
Personal Settings....................... 147
Pets.................................. 55
Phone, Cellular......................... 66
Phone, Hands-Free....................... 66
Placard, Tire and Loading Information....... 201
Power
Brakes............................. 193
Distribution Center.................... 264
Door Locks.......................... 16
Mirrors............................. 64
Outlet.............................. 123
Seats............................... 87
Steering............................ 196
Steering, Checking.................... 249
Sunroof............................ 120
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column......... 106
Windows............................ 23
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Child Restraint......................49,54
Extender............................ 34
Front Seat............................ 29
Operating Instructions.................. 29
Pretensioners......................... 33
Reminder........................... 138
Seats................................. 87
Glide-To-Exit......................... 91
Heated.............................. 88
Lumbar Support....................... 88
Power.............................. 87
Rear Folding......................... 93
Reclining............................ 88
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............... 22
Selection of Coolant..................253,276
Selection of Oil........................ 242
Sentry Key............................ 12
Service Assistance...................... 294
Service Contract........................ 296
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator).................. 139
Service Manuals........................ 299
Setting the Clock....................151,152Settings, Personal....................... 147
Shift Speeds........................... 183
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage............. 32
Side Airbag............................ 44
Signals, Turn.......................... 134
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............. 231
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................ 211
Snow Tires............................ 212
Spark Plugs........................... 244
Speed Control......................... 111
Speedometer.......................... 134
Starting.............................. 181
Engine Fails to Start................... 182
Starting and Operating................... 181
Steering
Linkage............................ 250
Power...........................196,249
Tilt Column......................... 106
Wheel, Tilt.......................... 106
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls............................ 166
Storage...........................126,268
Storage, Vehicle.....................177,268
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Storing Your Vehicle..................... 268
Sun Roof............................. 120
Sunglass Storage....................... 114
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag....... 35
System, Navigation..................... 166
Tachometer........................... 134
Telescoping Steering Column.............. 106
Temperature Control, Automatic............ 171
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant......137,225
Theft Alarm............................ 22
Theft System........................... 22
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo.................. 126
Tilt Steering Column.................... 106
Tire and Loading Information Placard....... 201
Tire Identification Number (TIN)........... 200
Tire Markings......................... 197
Tire Safety Information................... 197
TIREFIT.............................. 226
Tires ...........................57,205,301
Air Pressure......................... 205
Alignment.......................... 210
Chains............................. 211General Information................... 205
High Speed......................... 207
Inflation Pressures.................... 206
Load Capacity....................201,202
Quality Grading...................... 301
Radial............................. 208
Replacement......................... 209
Rotation............................ 212
Safety...........................197,205
Sizes............................... 198
Snow Tires.......................... 212
Spinning............................ 208
Tread Wear Indicators.................. 209
Towing
Behind a Motor Home................. 222
Disabled Vehicle...................... 233
Recreational......................... 222
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motor Home....... 222
Traction Control........................ 107
Traction Control Switch.................. 107
Transmission.......................... 259
Automatic........................183,259
Fluid.............................. 276
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Shifting............................ 183
Transmitter Battery Service................ 21
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener........... 115
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry........... 19
Transporting Pets........................ 55
Tread Wear Indicators................... 209
Trip Odometer Reset Button............... 138
Trunk Release, Emergency................. 27
Trunk Release Remote Control.............. 26
Turn Signals........................101,134
Uniform Tire Quality Grades.............. 301
Universal Transmitter.................... 115
Unleaded Gasoline...................... 214
Vanity Mirrors.......................... 65
Variance, Compass...................... 144
Vehicle Certification Label................ 219
Vehicle Identification Number............... 6
Vehicle Loading..................202,219,220
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations............ 7
Vehicle Storage......................177,268
Vehicle Theft Alarm...................... 22
Viscosity, Engine Oil..................... 243Warning Flasher, Hazard................. 224
Warnings and Cautions.................... 6
Warranty Information.................... 297
Washer, Adding Fluid..............104,106,251
Washers, Headlight..................... 105
Washers, Windshield.................... 102
Washing Vehicle........................ 261
Wheel Alignment and Balance............. 210
Wheel and Wheel Trim................... 262
Wheel Bearings........................ 260
Wind Buffeting......................26,122
Window Airbag.......................36,44
Window Fogging....................... 177
Windows.............................. 23
Power.............................. 23
Windshield Defroster.................... 175
Windshield Washers..................102,251
Windshield Wiper Blades................. 250
Windshield Wipers...................... 102
Wiper Blade Replacement................. 250
Wipers, Intermittent..................... 104
Wipers, Rain Sensitive................... 103
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