MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning
engine operation, a scorching odor may suggest severe
and abnormal catalyst overheating. If this occurs, stop
the vehicle, turn off the engine and allow it to cool.
Service,includingatuneuptomanufacturer’sspecifica-
tions,shouldbeobtainedimmediately.
CAUTION!
Damagetothecatalyticconvertercanresultifyour
vehicleisnotkeptinproperoperatingcondition.In
theeventofenginemalfunction,particularlyinvolv-
ingenginemisfireorotherapparentlossofperfor-
mance,haveyourvehicleservicedpromptly.Contin-
ued operation of your vehicle with a severe
malfunction could cause the converter to overheat,
resultinginpossibledamagetotheconverterandthe
vehicle.
Tominimizethepossibilityofcatalystdamage:
•
Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition
when the transaxle is in gear and the vehicle is in
motion.
•
Donottrytostarttheenginebypushingortowingthe
vehicle.
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WARNING!
EngineTimingBelt
Replacetheenginetimingbeltattheintervalsdescribed
intheappropriatemaintenanceschedule.
Ahotexhaustsystemcanstartafireifyouparkover
materials that can burn. Such materials might be
grass or leaves coming into contact with your ex-
haustsystem.Donotparkoroperateyourvehiclein
areas where your exhaust system can contact any-
thingthatcanburn.
CrankcaseEmissionControlSystem
Proper operation of this system depends on freedom
from sticking or plugging due to deposits. As vehicle
mileage builds up, the PCV valve and passages may
accumulatedeposits.Ifavalveisnotworkingproperly,
| Categories | Chrysler 300 Manuals, Chrysler Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2004 |
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