Segment:
Full-size luxury sedan
Competitors Era:
Ford Crown Victoria, Chevrolet Impala, Toyota Avalon, Buick LeSabre
Design Philosophy:
European-influenced styling, performance-oriented luxury
Manual Benefit:
Enables owners to perform maintenance and repairs, saving significant labor costs.
Engine Service:
Yes (Service/Repair)
Transmission Service:
Yes (Service/Repair)
Periodic Lubrication:
Yes
Fuel Injection Fuel System:
Yes
HVAC System:
Yes (Heater/Air Conditioner)
Engine Control System:
Yes
Troubleshooting:
Yes (Advanced troubleshooting guide included)
Repair Procedures:
Yes (Step-by-step, detailed)
Rebuild Procedures:
Yes (Implied by 'repair, maintain, rebuild, refurbish or restore')
Restoration Procedures:
Yes (Implied by 'repair, maintain, rebuild, refurbish or restore')
Illustrations Diagrams:
Yes (Contains all necessary illustrations, drawings, and photos)
Diagnostic Guides:
Yes (Advanced troubleshooting guide included)
Depth:
Comprehensive (Covers everything needed to repair, maintain, rebuild, refurbish, restore)
Target Audience:
Professional Technicians, Mechanics, and Owners
Instruction Format:
Detailed substeps, notes, cautions, warnings, numbered instructions
Identification Aids:
Bold figure numbers for quick matching with illustrations
Part Identification:
Enlarged inset illustrations for detailed part examination
Navigation:
Numbered table of contents for fast information retrieval
Electrical Diagnostics:
Combined troubleshooting and electrical service with detailed wiring diagrams
NHTSA Front Crash Test:
4 Stars (Driver & Passenger)
NHTSA Side Impact Test:
4 Stars (Front & Rear Passenger)
Traction Control:
Standard
Anti Lock Brakes:
Standard (ABS)
Airbags:
Driver and passenger front airbags
Seatbelts:
Front and rear three-point seatbelts, front seat pretensioners
Oil Change Interval:
Typically every 7,500 miles or 6 months (refer to manual for specific oil type and conditions)
Transmission Fluid Change:
Recommended every 60,000 - 100,000 miles (consult manual for specific interval and fluid type)
Engine Oil Type:
Refer to manual (likely 5W-30 or 5W-40 synthetic blend or full synthetic)
Transmission Fluid Type:
ATF+4 (Mopar)
Coolant Type:
Mopar OAT (Organic Acid Technology) Antifreeze/Coolant (5 year/100,000 mile service life)
Common Issues Engine:
Intake manifold gasket leaks, occasional oil leaks from valve cover gaskets.
Common Issues Transmission:
Early models (including 2000) can experience occasional shifting issues or solenoid failures in the 42LE transmission, often related to fluid degradation or low fluid levels.
Common Issues Suspension:
Worn control arm bushings and ball joints are common wear items due to vehicle weight and mileage.
Common Issues Electrical:
Faulty power window regulators, HVAC blower motor resistor failures, and intermittent issues with body control modules.
Brand Focus:
Chrysler has a history of offering stylish and comfortable sedans, often with a focus on American luxury.
Platform Origin:
The 300M was part of the LH platform, which was developed with significant input from the former American Motors Corporation (AMC) engineering teams, later acquired by Chrysler.
Production Years:
1999-2004
Manufacturing Location:
Brampton Assembly, Ontario, Canada
