Chrysler 300 2014 Owner's Manual page 538

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536 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
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The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in this manual
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must be done at the times or mileages specified to protect
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your vehicle warranty and ensure the best vehicle perfor-
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mance and reliability. More frequent maintenance may be
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needed for vehicles in severe operating conditions, such as
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dusty areas and very short trip driving. Inspection and
service should also be done anytime a malfunction is
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suspected.
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The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is
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time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
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On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) equipped
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vehicles, "Oil Change Required" will be displayed in the
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EVIC and a single chime will sound, indicating that an oil
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change is necessary.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change
indicator message will illuminate. This means that ser-
vice is required for your vehicle. Have your vehicle
serviced as soon as possible, within the next 500 miles
(805 km).
NOTE:
• The oil change indicator message will not monitor the
time since the last oil change. Change your vehicle's oil
if it has been six months since your last oil change, even
if the oil change indicator message is NOT illuminated.
• Change your engine oil more often if you drive your
vehicle off-road for an extended period of time.
• Under no circumstances should oil change intervals
exceed 6,000 miles (10,000 km) or six months, which-
ever comes first.
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a