Chrysler 300M (2004 year). Manual

Underhood Fuses

A Power Distribution center is located in the engine
compartment. This center contains fuses and relays for
circuits that operate only under the hood. A label which
identifies these components is located on the underside
of the cover.

CAUTION!

When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to use
only a fuse having the correct amperage rating. The
use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may
result in a dangerous electrical system overload. If a
properly rated fuse continues to blow, it indicates a
problem in the circuit that must be corrected.

Interior Fuses

Cavity

Fuse

Circuits

10 Amp

Red

Transmission Controller, Gauges,

Autostick

10 Amp

Red

Right High Beam Headlight

10 Amp

Red

Left High Beam Headlight

10 Amp

Red

Radio, CD Player

10 Amp

Red

Washer Motor

15 Amp

Lt. Blue

Power Outlet

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Cavity

Fuse

Circuits

20 Amp

Yellow

Tail, License, Parking, Illumina-

tion Lights, Instrument Cluster

10 Amp

Red

Airbag

10 Amp

Red

Turn Signal Lights, Turn Signal/

Hazard Indicator

15 Amp

Lt. Blue

Right Low Beam

20 Amp

Yellow

High Beam Relay, High Beam

Indicator, High Beam Switch

15 Amp

Lt. Blue

Left Low Beam Headlight

10 Amp

Red

Fuel Pump Relay, Power Train

Control Module

10 Amp

Red

Cluster, Day/Night Mirror, Sun-

roof, Overhead Console, Garage

Door Opener, Body Control Mod-

ule

10 Amp

Red

Daytime Running Light Module

(Canada)

20 Amp

Yellow

Fog Light Indicator

Cavity

Fuse

Circuits

10 Amp

Red

ABS Control, Back Up Lights,

Daytime Running Lights, A/C

Heater Control,

20 Amp

Yellow

Power Amplifier, Horn

15 Amp

Lt. Blue

Overhead Console, Garage Door

Opener, Trunk, Overhead, Rear

Reading, and Visor Vanity Lights,

Trunk Release Solenoid, Power

Mirrors, Power Door Locks, Body

Control Module, Aspirator Motor

20 Amp

Yellow

Brake Lights

10 Amp

Red

Leak Detection Pump, Low Rad

Relay, High Rad Relay, A/C

Clutch Relay

10 Amp

Red

Airbag

30 Amp

Green

Blower Motor, ATC Power Mod-

ule

20 Amp

C/BRKR

Power Window Motors

20 Amp

C/BRKR

Power Door Lock Motors, Power

Seats

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REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS

Interior Light Bulbs

Bulb No.

Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PC194
Climate Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Overhead Console, Front Reading, Courtesy, Grab
Handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 906

Exterior Light Bulbs

Bulb No.

Low Beam Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9006XS
High Beam Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9005XSLL
Park, Turn, & Side Marker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3157
Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H3
Center Stop Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 921
Tail, Stop, Turn & Side Marker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3057
Back-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3057
License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

NOTE:

If equipped with the optional (HID) High

Intensity Discharge Headlamp Light Bulb, please seek
dealer service for replacement.

NOTE:

You will note on vehicles equipped with the

optional (HID) High Intensity Discharge Headlamp Light
Bulb that upon turning the lamps on there is a blue hue
to the lamps. This diminishes and becomes more white
after approximately 10 seconds as the system charges.

BULB REPLACEMENT

Headlight and Parking Light Removal

1. Remove the headlamp sight shield.

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6. Lift and prop the crossmember above the headlamp on
the side being serviced, and remove the electrical con-
nectors from the headlamp.

7. Pull headlamp up and under crossmember to remove
it from the vehicle.

8. Remove the bulb retaining ring by turning it counter-
clockwise. Pull the bulb and socket assembly from the
housing and pull the bulb from the socket.

9. Install a new headlight bulb in the socket, reinstall the
bulb and socket assembly and tighten the retaining ring.

CAUTION!

Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil
contamination will severely shorten bulb life.

If the bulb comes into contact with any oily surface,
clean the bulbs with rubbing alcohol.

10. Reinstall the headlight assembly, replace the electri-
cal connectors from the headlamp and lower the cross-
member back on the headlamp.

11. Reinstall the upper crossmember attachments, head-
lamp jackscrews, windshield filler neck screw and speed
control servo screw.

Front Park, Turn Signal and Front Sidemarker
Light

1. Reach up under the front fascia and turn the bulb and
socket assembly counterclockwise to remove it from the
light housing.

2. Pull the bulb from the socket, install the new bulb, and
reinstall the bulb and socket assembly.

Fog Light

1. Remove the screw securing the fog light to the fascia
and pull the light away from the vehicle to expose the bulb.

2. Remove the bulb by turning counter-clockwise. Pull
the bulb out of the light housing.

3. Remove the wiring connector from the bulb.

4. Insert the new bulb and turn clockwise.

5. Connect the wiring connector to the new bulb and
reinstall the assembly.

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License Plate Light

1. Remove the screws securing the light to the rear fascia.

2. Remove the bulb and socket assembly and pull the
bulb from the socket.

3. Replace the bulb and reinstall the bulb and socket
assembly.

4. Reattach the light to the rear fascia.

SPECIFICATIONS

ENGINE

3.5L

Oil Filter

Mopar 5281090 or equivalent

Thermostat

180°F (82°C)

Spark Plug

See Underhood Label

Spark Plug Gap

See Underhood Label

Firing Order

1-2-3-4-5-6

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RECOMMENDED FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS

Engine

Component

Fluid, Lubricant or Genuine Part

Engine Coolant

Mopar

威 Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Or-

ganic Additive Technology)

Engine Oil

Use API Certified (GF-3). Refer to oil viscosity chart for correct SAE grade.

Spark Plugs

Refer to the Vehicle Emission Control Information label in the engine compart-
ment.

Oil Filter

Mopar

威 Oil Filter

Fuel Selection

89 Octane

Chassis

Component

Fluid, Lubricant or Genuine Part

Automatic Transmission

Mopar

威 ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid.

Axle Differential (front-rear)

Mopar

威 Hypoid Gear Lubricant (SAE 80W-90). Do not use synthetic gear lu-

bricants.

Brake Master Cylinder

Mopar

威 DOT-3 Brake Fluid.

Power Steering Reservoir

Mopar

威 ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid.

Tire Pressure

Refer to label on driver’s door pillar.

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Body

Component

Fluid, Lubricant or Genuine Part

Hinges:
Door, Hood and Trunk

Mopar

威 Engine Oil

Hood hinge springs and links

Mopar

威 Spray White Lube

Latches:
Door and Hood Trunk

Mopar

威 Multi-Purpose Lube NLGI Grade 2 Mopar 威 Spray White Lube

Door check straps

Mopar

威 Spray White Lube

Window System Components

Mopar

威 Spray White Lube

Lock Cylinders

Mopar

威 Spray White Lube

Parking Brake Mechanism

Mopar

威 Spray White Lube

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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

The “Scheduled” maintenance services, listed in bold
type

must be done at the times or mileages specified to

assure the continued proper functioning of the emission
control system. These, and all other maintenance services
included in this manual, should be done to provide best
vehicle performance and reliability. More frequent main-
tenance may be needed for vehicles in severe operating
conditions such as dusty areas and very short trip
driving.

Inspection and service also should be done any time a
malfunction is suspected.

NOTE:

Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the

emission control devices and systems on your vehicle
may be performed by any automotive repair establish-
ment or individual using any automotive part which has
been certified pursuant to U.S. EPA or, in the State of
California, California Air Resources Board regulations.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

There are two maintenance schedules that show the
required

service for your vehicle.

First is Schedule “B”. It is for vehicles that are operated
under the conditions that are listed below and at the
beginning of the schedule.

• Day or night temperatures are below 32° F (0° C).
• Stop and go driving.
• Extensive engine idling.
• Driving in dusty conditions.
• Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km).
• More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high

speeds during hot weather, above 90° F (32° C).

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• Trailer towing.〫
• Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial ser-

vice).

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• Off-road or desert operation.

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NOTE:

If ANY of 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 “B” of the

⬙Maintenance Schedules⬙ section of this manual.

NOTE:

Most vehicles are operated under the conditions

listed for Schedule

⬙B⬙.

Second is Schedule “A”. It is for vehicles that are not
operated under any of the conditions listed under Sched-
ule

⬙B⬙.

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

• 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.

• Check the windshield washer solvent and add if

required.

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Once a Month

• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or

damage.

• Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals

as required.

• Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake

master cylinder, power steering and transaxle and add
as needed.

• Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct

operation.

• Check rubber seals on each side of the radiator for

proper fit.

At Each Oil Change

• Change the engine oil filter.
• Inspect the exhaust system.
• Inspect the brake hoses.
• Inspect the CV joints and front and rear suspension

components.

• Check the automatic transmission fluid level.
• Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
• Rotate the tires at each oil change interval shown on

Schedule “A” 6,000 miles (10 000 km) or every other
interval shown on Schedule “B” 6,000 miles (10 000
km).

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SCHEDULE “B”

Follow schedule “B” 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 an

〫.

• Day or night temperatures are below 32° F (0° C).
• Stop and go driving.
• Extensive engine idling.
• Driving in dusty conditions.
• Short trips of less than 10 miles (16.2 km).
• More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high

speeds during hot weather, above 90° F (32° C).

〫

• Trailer towing.〫
• Taxi, police or delivery service (commercial ser-

vices).

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• Off-road or desert operation.
• If equipped for and operating with E-85 (ethanol)

fuel.

NOTE:

If ANY of 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 “B” of the

⬙Maintenance Schedules⬙ section of this manual.

SCHEDULE “B”

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