wheel alignment CHRYSLER 300 2007 1.G Owners Manual

WARNING!
•Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than
that specified for your vehicle. Some combina-
tions of unapproved tires and wheels may change
suspension dimensions and performance charac-
teristics, resulting in changes to steering, han-
dling, and braking of your vehicle. This can cause
unpredictable handling and stress to steering and
suspension components. You could lose control
and have an accident resulting in serious injury or
death. Use only the tire and wheel sizes with load
ratings approved for your vehicle.
•Never use a tire with a smaller load index or
capacity, other than what was originally equipped
on your vehicle. Using a tire with a smaller load
index could result in tire overloading and failure.
You could lose control and have an accident.
•Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having
adequate speed capability can result in sudden
tire failure and loss of vehicle control.
CAUTION!
Replacing original tires with tires of a different size
may result in false speedometer and odometer read-
ings.
Alignment And Balance
Poor suspension alignment may result in:
•Fast tire wear.
•Uneven tire wear, such as feathering and one-sided
wear.
•Vehicle pull to right or left.
Tires may also cause the vehicle to pull to the left or right.
Alignment will not correct this condition. See your dealer
for proper diagnosis.
Improper alignment will not cause vehicle vibration.
Vibration may be a result of tire and wheel out-of-
balance. Proper balancing will reduce vibration and
avoid tire cupping and spotty wear.
278 STARTING AND OPERATING

Wheel Cover Installation (If Required)1. Tighten the two lug nuts on the mounting studs on
each side of the stud, which is in alignment with the
valve stem.
2. Align the valve notch in the wheel cover with the
valve stem on the wheel.
3. Install the cover by hand, snapping the cover over the
two lug nuts. Do not use a hammer or excessive force to
install the cover.
4. Install the remaining lug nuts.
5. Return to Step 9 of the “Jacking and Changing a Tire”
procedure.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 321
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)............. 253
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
(Cruise Control)........................ 121
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)......... 351
Adding Fuel.......................... 293
Adding Washer Fluid.............. 112,114,347
Adjustable Pedals....................... 117
Air Cleaner, Engine
(Engine Air Cleaner Filter)................ 341
Air Conditioner Maintenance.............. 344
Air Conditioning....................219,221
Air Conditioning Controls................ 219
Air Conditioning Filter................227,345
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips........... 228
Air Conditioning Refrigerant...........344,345
Air Conditioning System...........219,221,344
Air Pressure, Tires...................169,272
Airbag................................ 41
Airbag Deployment....................45,47
Airbag Light....................46,49,60,165
Airbag Maintenance...................... 48
Airbag, Side........................... 46
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)...........42,46Alarm (Security Alarm).................. 168
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............. 15
Alignment and Balance.................. 278
All Wheel Drive (AWD)...............250,358
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............ 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio.................. 214
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant).........350,351,382
Disposal............................ 352
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............. 253
Anti-Lock Warning Light..............164,255
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)...... 15
Anti-Theft System...................... 168
Appearance Care....................... 359
Auto Down Power Windows............... 28
Auto Up Power Windows................. 28
Automatic Dimming Mirror................ 68
Automatic Door Locks..................24,25
Automatic Headlights................... 103
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)....... 221
Automatic Transaxle
Special Additives..................... 357
Automatic Transmission.........240,245,356,357
Adding Fluid.....................
357,384
414 INDEX

Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............. 250
SmartBeams........................... 104
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................ 279
Snow Tires............................ 280
Spare Tire.......................274,275,315
Spark Plugs........................... 340
Speed Control (Cruise Control).......... 118,121
Speedometer.......................... 163
Starting.............................. 234
Automatic Transmission................ 235
Engine Fails to Start................... 235
Starting and Operating................... 234
Starting Procedures..................... 234
Steering
Column Controls..................... 106
Linkage............................ 346
Power...........................255,346
Tilt Column...................... 115,116
Wheel, Tilt....................... 115,116
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls.............................. 215
Storage...........................153,370
Storage, Vehicle.....................226,370Storing Your Vehicle..................... 370
Sun Roof............................. 146
Sunglasses Storage...................... 140
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag....... 41
Synthetic Engine Oil..................... 339
System, Navigation..................... 206
Tachometer........................... 164
Telescoping Steering Column........... 115,116
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)....... 221
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant......166,313
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint.............. 54
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)............... 15
Theft System (Security Alarm).............. 15
Tilt Steering Column.................. 115,116
Tire and Loading Information Placard....... 267
Tire Identification Number (TIN)........... 266
Tire Markings......................... 262
Tire Safety Information................... 262
Tires ...........................61,271,410
Aging (Life of Tires)................... 277
Air Pressure......................... 271
Alignment.......................... 278
426 INDEX

Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry)................... 21
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener
(HomeLink) .......................... 141
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry)................... 21
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)...... 17
Transporting Pets........................ 58
Tread Wear Indicators................... 276
Trip Odometer......................... 167
Trunk Release, Emergency................. 32
Trunk Release Remote Control.............. 31
Turn Signals........................107,163
UConnect™ (Hands-Free Phone)............ 72
Uniform Tire Quality Grades.............. 410
Universal Transmitter.................... 141
Unleaded Gasoline...................... 289
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt............. 38
Vanity Mirrors.......................... 71
Variance, Compass...................... 179
Vehicle Certification Label................ 295Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).......... 6
Vehicle Loading..................268,295,297
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations............ 7
Vehicle Storage......................226,370
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)......... 15
Video Entertainment System
(Rear Seat Video System)................. 210
Warning Flasher, Hazard................. 312
Warning Lights
(Instrument Cluster Description)............ 163
Warnings and Cautions.................... 6
Warranty Information.................... 408
Washer, Adding Fluid.............. 112,114,347
Washers, Headlight..................... 113
Washers, Windshield................. 110,347
Washing Vehicle........................ 359
Wheel Alignment and Balance............. 278
Wheel and Wheel Trim................... 360
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care............... 360
Wheel Bearings........................ 358
Wind Buffeting......................30,148
Window Airbag (Side Curtain)............42,46
428 INDEX