engine CHRYSLER 300 SRT 2009 1.G Owners Manual

144,000 Miles (240,000 km) or 144 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏Rotate tires.
❏If you are using your vehicle in dusty or off-road conditions, inspect the engine air cleaner
filter, and replace if necessary.
❏Replace the air conditioning filter.
❏Inspect the brake linings, and replace if necessary.
❏Inspect the CV joints.
❏Inspect the exhaust system.
❏Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals, and replace if necessary.
❏Change the rear axle fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet,
or frequent trailer towing.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
150,000 Miles (250,000 km) or
150 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏Rotate tires.
❏Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
❏Adjust parking brake on vehicles
equipped with four-wheel disc brakes.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order # Dealer Code
Signature Authorized Chrysler Dealer
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WARNING!
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain
vehicle components contain, or emit, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects, or other reproductive harm. In addi-
tion, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain
products of component wear contain, or emit, chemi-
cals known to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only)
See the Warranty Information Booklet for the terms and
provisions of Chrysler Motors LLC warranties applicable
to this vehicle.
MOPARPARTS
Moparfluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are
available from an authorized dealer. They will help keep
the vehicle operating at its best.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could
cause a crash or cause injury or death, you should
immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the
manufacturer.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in
a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your authorized
dealer, and the manufacturer.
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TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established by
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer
in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle.
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety
requirements in addition to these grades.
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About Your Brakes....................327,329
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)............329,332
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . 152
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 413
Adding Fuel........................... 371
Adding Washer Fluid..................... 408
Additives, Fuel......................... 369
Adjustable Pedals....................... 147
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 403
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 405
Air Conditioning Filter.................300,406
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 301
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............405,406
Air Conditioning System................294,405
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 348
Airbag................................ 51
Airbag Deployment.....................58,61
Airbag Light.....................59,63,77,207
Airbag Maintenance....................... 63Airbag, Side..........................53,59
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain).............53,59
Alarm, Panic............................ 22
Alarm (Security Alarm).................18,211
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............... 18
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 282
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........412,413,438
Disposal............................ 414
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............329,332
Anti-Lock Warning Light...............206,331
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)........ 18
Anti-Theft System....................... 211
Appearance Care........................ 419
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm)......... 18
Assistance Towing....................... 102
Auto Down Power Windows................ 36
Auto Unlock, Doors....................... 30
Auto Up Power Windows.................. 37
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Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 315
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 75
Brightness, Interior Lights.................. 141
Bulb Replacement.....................432,433
Bulbs, Light..........................78,432
Calibration, Compass..................... 227
Capacities, Fluid........................ 438
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 371
Oil (Engine).......................... 401
Power Steering........................ 326
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 414
Car Washes............................ 420
Carbon Monoxide Warning...............76,370
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................... 373
Cellular Phone........................88,293
Certification Label....................... 373
Chains, Tire............................ 353Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 340
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)............... 397
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety............. 76
Checks, Safety........................... 76
Child Restraint..................66,67,68,70,72
Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............69,70
Child Safety Locks........................ 33
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 367
Cleaning
Wheels............................. 421
Windshield Wiper Blades................. 407
Climate Control......................... 293
Clock.....................235,237,252,256,265
Coin Holder........................... 194
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 292
Compass.............................. 226
Compass Calibration..................... 227
Compass Variance....................... 227
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Dipsticks
Oil (Engine).......................... 400
Power Steering........................ 326
Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 390
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 414
Engine Oil........................... 402
Door Locks............................. 27
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 29
Door Opener, Garage..................... 181
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 323
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water........................ 324
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System™).... 288
Electric Rear Window Defrost............... 197
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 86
Electrical Power Outlets................... 190Electronic Brake Control System............. 332
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)....148,152
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 333
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light...... 211
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 214
Emergency Deck Lid Release................ 40
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............... 389
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 378
Jump Starting......................... 385
Overheating.......................... 379
Towing............................. 390
Emergency Trunk Release................... 40
Emission Control System Maintenance......397,442
Engine............................... 395
Air Cleaner.......................... 403
Block Heater......................... 312
Break-In Recommendations................ 75
Checking Oil Level..................... 400
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Compartment......................... 395
Coolant (Antifreeze)................. 411,439
Cooling............................. 411
Exhaust Gas Caution..................76,370
Fails to Start.......................... 311
Flooded, Starting...................... 311
Fuel Requirements..................... 367
Jump Starting......................... 385
Oil ...........................400,438,439
Oil Change Interval.................... 400
Oil Filler Cap......................... 401
Oil Filter............................ 402
Oil Filter Disposal...................... 402
Oil Selection.......................400,438
Oil Synthetic......................... 402
Overheating.......................... 379
Starting............................. 307
Temperature Gauge..................... 209
Engine Oil Viscosity...................... 401Enhanced Accident Response Feature.......... 62
Entry System, Illuminated.................. 20
Ethanol............................... 367
Event Data Recorder...................... 64
Exhaust Gas Caution................76,370,409
Exhaust System.......................76,408
Exterior Folding Mirrors................... 85
Exterior Lighting........................ 134
Exterior Lights.......................... 78
Filler Location Fuel...................... 371
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 403
Air Conditioning....................300,406
Engine Oil........................402,439
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 402
Flashers
Hazard Warning....................... 378
Turn Signal......................78,139,205
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Flash-To-Pass........................... 139
Flooded Engine Starting................... 311
Floor Console.......................... 194
Fluid, Brake........................... 440
Fluid Capacities......................... 438
Fluid Leaks............................. 78
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission................. 418
Brake............................... 417
Cooling System....................... 411
Engine Oil........................... 400
Power Steering........................ 326
Fluids................................ 439
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 439
Fog Lights..........................138,205
Folding Rear Seat........................ 127
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 389
Fuel................................. 367
Adding............................. 371Additives............................ 369
Clean Air............................ 367
Ethanol............................. 367
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................... 371
Gasoline............................ 367
Gauge.............................. 211
Materials Added....................... 369
Methanol............................ 367
Octane Rating......................367,439
Requirements......................... 367
Specifications......................... 439
Tank Capacity........................ 438
Fuel System Caution..................... 371
Fueling............................... 371
Fuses................................ 424
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 181
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)...............371,397
Gasoline, Clean Air...................... 367
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Gasoline (Fuel)......................... 367
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 367
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 209
Fuel................................ 211
Speedometer......................... 205
Tachometer.......................... 206
General Information.........18,24,116,173,322,366
General Maintenance..................... 399
Glass Cleaning.......................... 423
Gross Axle Weight Rating.................. 374
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 374
GVWR............................... 374
Hands-Free Phone (UConnect) .............. 88
Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water........................ 324
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 378Head Restraints......................... 125
Headlight Washers....................... 408
Headlights............................ 433
Automatic........................... 135
Bulb Replacement...................... 433
Cleaning............................ 423
Delay.............................. 137
High Beam........................... 139
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 139
Lights On Reminder.................... 137
On With Wipers....................135,143
Passing............................. 139
Switch.............................. 134
Time Delay.......................... 137
Washers............................. 408
Heated Mirrors.......................... 87
Heated Seats........................... 126
Heater, Engine Block..................... 312
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 139
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Latches................................ 78
Hood............................... 132
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 367
Leaks, Fluid............................ 78
Life of Tires............................ 351
Light Bulbs..........................78,432
Lights..............................78,134
Airbag........................59,63,77,207
Anti-Lock.........................206,331
Automatic Headlights................... 135
Brake Assist Warning................... 337
Brake Warning.....................207,329
Bulb Replacement...................432,433
Courtesy/Reading...................140,180
Cruise.............................. 205
Daytime Running...................... 137
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.............138,139
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . . 337
Electronic Throttle Control Warning......... 211Engine Temperature Warning.............. 206
Exterior.............................. 78
Fog .............................138,205
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 378
Headlight Switch...................... 134
Headlights........................134,433
Headlights On Reminder................. 137
Headlights On With Wipers............135,143
High Beam........................139,210
High Beam Indicator.................... 210
Illuminated Entry....................... 20
Instrument Cluster..................134,205
Intensity Control....................... 141
Interior..........................140,180
License............................. 437
Lights On Reminder.................... 137
Low Fuel............................ 205
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 213
Map Reading......................140,180
INDEX 479
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