Positioning:
        
        
            Premium full-size sedan, positioned as a comfortable and stylish American luxury car.
        
     
    
    
        
            Competitors:
        
        
            Ford Five Hundred, Buick Lucerne, Cadillac DTS, Mercury Grand Marquis, Lincoln Town Car.
        
     
    
    
        
            Design Philosophy:
        
        
            Retro-inspired styling with a bold, upright grille and distinctive character lines, evoking classic American luxury cars.
        
     
    
        
            Interior Focus:
        
        
            Spacious, comfortable interior with available premium materials and features.
        
     
    
    
        
            Cost Savings:
        
        
            Enables DIY servicing, potentially saving $50-$60 per hour on shop labor costs.
        
     
    
        
            Empowerment:
        
        
            Empowers owners to make informed decisions and perform maintenance and repairs with factory-level knowledge.
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
             Powertrain:
        
        
            Engine, Transmission, Drivetrain (Differential, Axles)
        
     
    
        
            Chassis:
        
        
            Suspension, Steering, Brakes, Chassis Components
        
     
    
        
            Electrical:
        
        
            Complete Electrical System, Wiring Diagrams, Engine Control System, Body Control Modules
        
     
    
        
            Comfort And Convenience:
        
        
            HVAC (Heater/Air Conditioning), Interior Components, Restraint System
        
     
    
        
            Body:
        
        
            Body Panels, Exterior Trim, Chassis/Body Construction
        
     
    
    
        
            Maintenance:
        
        
            Scheduled Maintenance, Periodic Lubrication, Fluid Changes, Filter Replacements
        
     
    
        
            Diagnostics:
        
        
            Troubleshooting Guides, Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), Symptom-Based Diagnosis
        
     
    
        
            Repair:
        
        
            Step-by-step repair procedures for all major systems and components
        
     
    
        
            Disassembly Assembly:
        
        
            Detailed instructions for component removal and installation
        
     
    
        
            Technical Adjustments:
        
        
            Alignment, calibration, and adjustment procedures
        
     
    
    
        
            Depth:
        
        
            Comprehensive: From basic maintenance to advanced diagnostics and complete rebuilds
        
     
    
        
            Detail Level:
        
        
            Highly detailed, including substeps, notes, cautions, and warnings
        
     
    
        
            Illustrations:
        
        
            Includes detailed illustrations, drawings, photos, and enlarged insets
        
     
    
        
            Searchability:
        
        
            Searchable PDF format for quick information retrieval
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Engine Option 1:
        
        
            3.5L V6 (250 hp @ 6400 rpm, 250 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm)
        
     
    
        
            Engine Option 2:
        
        
            5.7L V8 HEMI (340 hp @ 5000 rpm, 390 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm) - Specific to 300C
        
     
    
    
    
        
            Torque Range:
        
        
            250 - 390 lb-ft
        
     
    
    
        
            Fuel Delivery:
        
        
            Electronic Multi-Port Fuel Injection (MPI)
        
     
    
    
        
            ECM:
        
        
            Chrysler's proprietary Engine Control Module (ECM) system.
        
     
    
    
        
            Cooling Type:
        
        
            Pressurized liquid cooling system.
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Transmission Option 1:
        
        
            4-Speed Automatic (42RLE) - For 3.5L V6
        
     
    
    
        
            Transmission Option 2:
        
        
            5-Speed Automatic (W5A580 NAG1) - For 5.7L HEMI V8
        
     
    
    
        
            Transmission Features V8:
        
        
            Performance-tuned, electronically controlled with AutoStick manual shifting capability.
        
     
    
    
        
            Fluid Type 42Rle:
        
        
            ATF+4 (Mopar)
        
     
    
        
            Fluid Type W5A580:
        
        
            MB 236.10 or equivalent (e.g., ATF+4, consult manual for exact spec)
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Wheelbase:
        
        
            120.0 inches (3048 mm)
        
     
    
        
            Length:
        
        
            196.2 inches (4983 mm)
        
     
    
        
            Width:
        
        
            74.1 inches (1882 mm)
        
     
    
        
            Height:
        
        
            58.4 inches (1483 mm)
        
     
    
    
        
            Curb Weight V6:
        
        
            Approx. 3,919 lbs (1777 kg)
        
     
    
        
            Curb Weight V8:
        
        
            Approx. 4,150 lbs (1882 kg)
        
     
    
        
            Gross Vehicle Weight Rating:
        
        
            Varies by configuration, typically around 5,000-5,300 lbs
        
     
    
    
        
            Trunk Capacity:
        
        
            16.0 cubic feet (453 L)
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            NHTSA Frontal Driver:
        
        
            5-Star (2005 model year)
        
     
    
        
            NHTSA Frontal Passenger:
        
        
            5-Star (2005 model year)
        
     
    
        
            IIHS Moderate Overlap Frontal Offset:
        
        
            Good (2005 model year)
        
     
    
        
            IIHS Side Impact:
        
        
            Good (2005 model year)
        
     
    
    
        
            ABS:
        
        
            Standard Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
        
     
    
        
            Traction Control:
        
        
            Available Traction Control System (TCS)
        
     
    
        
            Stability Control:
        
        
            Available Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
        
     
    
    
        
            Airbags:
        
        
            Standard front airbags, optional front side-impact airbags and side-curtain airbags.
        
     
    
        
            Seatbelts:
        
        
            3-point seat belts with pretensioners, LATCH child seat anchor system.
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Infotainment System:
        
        
            Chrysler's MyGig infotainment system available on some models (optional).
        
     
    
        
            Audio Options:
        
        
            Premium Boston Acoustics sound system available.
        
     
    
    
        
            Cruise Control:
        
        
            Standard cruise control.
        
     
    
        
            Parking Assist:
        
        
            Rear parking assist sensors available.
        
     
    
    
        
            Bluetooth:
        
        
            Uconnect Bluetooth hands-free communication system available.
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Oil Change Interval:
        
        
            Typically every 5,000 to 7,500 miles (or as indicated by the Oil Change Indicator System), depending on driving conditions and oil type used.
        
     
    
        
            Tire Rotation:
        
        
            Every 7,500 to 10,000 miles.
        
     
    
        
            Cabin Air Filter:
        
        
            Check annually, replace as needed (typically every 12,000-15,000 miles or 1 year).
        
     
    
        
            Coolant Flush:
        
        
            Initial flush at 100,000 miles, then every 50,000 miles thereafter (refer to specific coolant type).
        
     
    
    
        
            Engine Oil V6:
        
        
            SAE 5W-20 synthetic or synthetic blend (API certified).
        
     
    
        
            Engine Oil V8:
        
        
            SAE 5W-20 synthetic or synthetic blend (API certified).
        
     
    
        
            Engine Coolant:
        
        
            Mopar OAT (Organic Additive Technology) Antifreeze/Coolant, Blue (5-year/100,000 mile).
        
     
    
    
    
        
            Common Issue 1:
        
        
            Power steering pump leaks (especially on HEMI models).
        
     
    
        
            Common Issue 2:
        
        
            Oil cooler line leaks (HEMI).
        
     
    
        
            Common Issue 3:
        
        
            Crankshaft position sensor failures leading to no-start conditions.
        
     
    
        
            Common Issue 4:
        
        
            Water pump leaks.
        
     
    
        
            Common Issue 5:
        
        
            Transmission issues (especially on earlier 5-speed automatic models with the NAG1 transmission, requiring specific diagnostic procedures).
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Heritage Connection:
        
        
            Revival of the Chrysler 300 letter car heritage, known for its large, distinctive American sedans.
        
     
    
    
        
            Generation Start:
        
        
            This is the first generation of the modern Chrysler 300, introduced for the 2005 model year.
        
     
    
        
            Platform Sharing:
        
        
            Based on the LX platform, shared with Dodge Charger, Magnum, and Chrysler 300M.
        
     
    
    
        
            Manufacturing Location:
        
        
            Brampton Assembly Plant, Ontario, Canada.
        
     
    
        
            Production Years 1St Gen:
        
        
            2005-2010