engine coolant CHRYSLER 300 SRT 2007 1.G Owner's Manual

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.X
Check and replace, if necessary, thePCV valve.*‡ 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
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)............. 211
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)......... 289
Adding Fuel.......................... 249
Adding Washer Fluid..............104,106,285
Adjustable Pedals....................... 108
Air Cleaner, Engine
(Engine Air Cleaner Filter)................ 279
Air Conditioner Maintenance.............. 282
Air Conditioning Filter................189,283
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips........... 190
Air Conditioning Refrigerant...........282,283
Air Conditioning System..............183,282
Air Pressure, Tires...................141,230
Airbag................................ 38
Airbag Deployment.................... 42,44
Airbag Light.................... 43,46,58,137
Airbag Maintenance...................... 45
Airbag, Side........................... 43
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)........... 38,43
Alarm (Security Alarm).................. 140
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............. 15
Alignment and Balance.................. 235
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............ 7Antenna, Satellite Radio.................. 179
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant).........288,289,313
Disposal............................ 290
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).......... 211,214
Anti-Lock Warning Light..............137,213
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)...... 15
Anti-Theft System...................... 140
Appearance Care....................... 296
Auto Down Power Windows............... 25
Auto Up Power Windows................. 26
AutomaticDimmingMirror ................ 63
Automatic Door Locks.................. 22,23
Automatic Headlights.................... 95
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)....... 183
Automatic Transaxle
Special Additives..................... 295
Automatic Transmission............203,294,295
Adding Fluid.....................295,315
Autostick ........................... 207
Fluid and Filter Changes................ 295
Fluid Change........................ 295
Fluid Level Check..................... 294
FluidType .......................... 315
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Shifting............................ 203
Special Additives..................... 295
Autostick ..........................205,207
BallJoints ............................ 284
Battery ............................... 281
Emergency Starting.................... 262
JumpStarting ........................ 262
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)..... 19
Location.........................263,281
Bearings.............................. 295
Belts,Drive ........................... 278
Belts, Seat............................. 30
Body Mechanism Lubrication.............. 284
B-Pillar Location....................... 225
Brake Assist System..................... 215
Brake Control System, Electronic........... 214
Brake, Parking......................... 210
Brake System....................... 211,292
Anti-Lock (ABS)................... 211,214
Fluid Check......................293,315
Hoses.............................. 292
Master Cylinder...................... 293Parking............................ 210
Warning Light.....................138,211
Brakes............................... 211
Brake/Transmission Interlock.............. 202
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle...... 55
Bulb Replacement...................... 307
Bulbs,Light ........................... 307
Calibration, Compass.................... 149
Capacities, Fluid....................... 313
Caps, Filler
Fuel............................... 249
Oil (Engine)......................... 277
Radiator (Coolant Pressure).............. 289
Car Washes........................... 296
Carbon Monoxide Warning............. 56,248
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance....... 181
Catalytic Converter..................... 279
CD (Compact Disc) Player................ 159
Cellular Phone.......................... 66
Chains, Tire........................... 235
Chart,TireSizing ....................... 222
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Check Engine Light
(MalfunctionIndicatorLight) .............. 273
Child Restraint................... 47,49,52,53
Child Restraint Tether Anchors........... 50,52
Child Safety Locks....................... 23
Clean Air Gasoline...................... 246
Cleaning
Wheels............................. 297
Climate Control........................ 183
Clock ..........................157,160,171
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance........... 182
Compass............................. 149
Compass Calibration.................... 149
Compass Variance...................... 149
Computer, Trip/Travel................... 147
Console.............................. 127
Console, Floor......................... 127
Console, Overhead...................... 115
Contract, Service....................... 340
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)........ 289
Cooling System........................ 287
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)............. 289
Coolant Capacity..................... 313Coolant Level.....................287,290
Disposal of Used Coolant............... 290
Drain, Flush, and Refill................. 287
Inspection........................... 290
Points to Remember................... 290
Pressure Cap........................ 289
Radiator Cap........................ 289
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)....288,313,314
Cruise Control (Speed Control)............. 109
CruiseLight ........................... 136
CupHolder ........................126,299
Customer Assistance.................... 338
Data Recorder, Event..................... 46
Daytime Running Lights.................. 98
Dealer Service......................... 274
Defroster, Rear Window.................. 191
Defroster, Windshield.................. 58,187
Delay(Intermittent)Wipers ............... 101
Diagnostic System, Onboard............... 272
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 99
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............. 290
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Door Locks............................ 21
Door Locks, Automatic................... 22
Door Opener, Garage.................... 116
DriveBelts ............................ 278
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................. 209
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System).... 174
Electric Remote Mirrors................... 64
Electrical Power Outlets.................. 124
Electronic Brake Control System............ 214
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)..... 109
Electronic Stability Program (ESP).......... 216
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light..... 141
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . 144
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............. 265
Hazard Warning Flasher................ 256
JumpStarting ........................ 262
Overheating......................... 256
Towing ............................. 266
Emission Control System Maintenance....273,318
Engine............................... 271Air Cleaner.......................... 279
Block Heater......................... 199
Break-In Recommendations............... 55
Checking Oil Level.................... 275
Compartment........................ 271
Coolant (Antifreeze)................287,314
Cooling ............................ 287
Exhaust Gas Caution................ 56,248
FailstoStart ......................... 197
Flooded, Starting..................... 197
Fuel Requirements.................246,313
Oil ..........................275,313,314
Oil Change Interval................... 276
Oil Filler Cap........................ 277
OilSelection ......................277,313
Overheating......................... 256
Temperature Gauge................... 139
Enhanced Accident Response Feature......... 45
Ethanol.............................. 247
Event Data Recorder..................... 46
Exhaust Gas Caution............. 56,57,248,286
Exhaust System...................... 56,286
ExteriorFoldingMirrors .................. 64
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Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)..............249,272
Gasoline, Clean Air..................... 246
Gasoline (Fuel)........................ 246
Gasoline, Reformulated.................. 246
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................. 139
Fuel............................... 141
Speedometer......................... 136
Tachometer.......................... 137
General Information................. 15,20,245
Glass Cleaning......................... 298
GrossAxleWeightRating ................. 252
GrossVehicleWeightRating ............... 252
Ground Clearance...................... 254
GVWR............................... 252
Hands-Free Phone (UConnect™)............ 66
Hazard Warning Flasher.................. 256
Head Restraints......................... 87
Headlight Washers...................105,285
Headlights............................ 307
Cleaning............................ 298
High Beam........................... 99High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch....... 99
Lights On Reminder.................... 98
On With Wipers.................... 96,102
Passing............................. 99
Switch .............................. 95
TimeDelay ........................... 97
Washers.........................105,285
Heated Mirrors......................... 65
Heated Seats........................... 87
Heater, Engine Block.................... 199
High Beam/Low Beam Select
(Dimmer) Switch........................ 99
Holder,Cup ........................... 126
HomeLink
(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter.......... 116
Hood Release.......................... 93
Hoses............................291,292
Ignition............................... 11
Key ................................ 11
Ignition Key Removal.................... 11
IlluminatedEntry ....................... 17
Immobilizer (Sentry Key).................. 12
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Overhead Console...................... 115
Overheating, Engine..................... 256
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual)......... 341
Panic Alarm........................... 19
Park Assist System, Rear................. 112
Parking Brake......................... 210
Parking On Hill........................ 210
Passing Light........................... 99
Pedals, Adjustable...................... 108
Personal Settings....................... 153
Pets .................................. 55
Phone, Cellular......................... 66
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect™)............ 66
Placard, Tire and Loading Information....... 225
Power
Brakes............................. 211
Distribution Center (Fuses).............. 300
Door Locks.......................... 21
Mirrors ............................. 64
Outlet(AuxiliaryElectricalOutlet) ........ 124
Seats............................... 85
Steering.........................213,284Steering, Checking.................... 284
Sunroof............................ 121
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column......... 107
Windows............................ 25
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts............. 37
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................ 35
Programmable Electronic Features..... 117,120,153
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry)............. 19,117,120
Radial Ply Tires........................ 232
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)........ 289
Radio Broadcast Signals.................. 158
Radio, Navigation...................... 170
Radio Operation.....................159,183
Radio Remote Controls.................. 179
Radio, Satellite......................171,176
Radio (Sound Systems)................... 159
Rain Sensitive Wiper System.............. 102
Rear Park Assist System.................. 112
Rear Seat, Folding....................... 89
Rear Window Defroster.................. 191
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Rear Folding......................... 89
Reclining ............................ 86
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............ 15,140
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze).........288,314
Sentry Key (Immobilizer).................. 12
Service Assistance...................... 338
Service Contract........................ 340
Service Engine Soon Light
(MalfunctionIndicator) .................. 143
Service Manuals........................ 341
Setting the Clock.................157,160,171
Settings, Personal....................... 153
Shifting.............................. 199
Automatic Transmission.............199,203
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage............. 34
Shoulder Belts.......................... 30
Side Airbag............................ 43
Signals, Turn........................ 98,136
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............. 209
SmartBeams............................ 96
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................ 235
Snow Tires............................ 236
Spark Plugs........................... 278Speed Control (Cruise Control)............. 109
Speedometer.......................... 136
Starting.............................. 196
Automatic Transmission................ 197
Engine Fails to Start................... 197
Starting and Operating................... 196
Starting Procedures..................... 196
Steering
Column Controls...................... 98
Linkage............................ 284
Power...........................213,284
TiltColumn ......................... 107
Wheel, Tilt.......................... 107
Steering Wheel Mounted
Sound System Controls.................. 179
Storage ...........................127,306
Storage, Vehicle.....................188,306
StoringYourVehicle ..................... 306
Sun Roof............................. 121
Sunglasses Storage...................... 115
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag....... 38
System, Navigation..................... 170
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Tachometer........................... 137
Telescoping Steering Column.............. 107
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)....... 183
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant......139,257
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint.............. 50
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)............... 15
Theft System (Security Alarm).............. 15
Tilt Steering Column.................... 107
Tire and Loading Information Placard....... 225
Tire Identification Number (TIN)........... 224
Tire Markings......................... 220
Tire Safety Information................... 220
TIREFIT.............................. 257
Tires ........................... 58,229,343
Aging(LifeofTires) ................... 233
Air Pressure......................... 229
Alignment.......................... 235
Chains............................. 235
General Information................... 229
High Speed......................... 231
Inflation Pressures.................... 230
LifeofTires ......................... 233
Load Capacity....................225,226Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)......... 239
Quality Grading...................... 343
Radial............................. 232
Replacement......................... 234
Rotation ............................ 237
Safety ...........................220,229
Sizes ............................... 222
Snow Tires.......................... 236
Spinning ............................ 232
TreadWearIndicators .................. 233
Towing .............................. 254
Behind a Motor Home................. 254
Disabled Vehicle...................... 266
Recreational......................... 254
Trailering ........................... 254
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motor Home....... 254
Traction Control........................ 215
TrailerTowing ......................... 254
Transmission.......................... 294
Automatic ........................203,294
Fluid .............................. 315
Shifting............................ 199
358 INDEX