battery replacement CHRYSLER 300 2012 2.G Owners Manual

▫Programming Additional Transmitters...... 24
▫Transmitter Battery Replacement.......... 25
▫General Information................... 26
Remote Starting System — If Equipped....... 26
▫How To Use Remote Start............... 27
Door Locks........................... 29
▫Manual Door Locks................... 29
▫Power Door Locks.................... 31
▫Child-Protection Door Lock System —
Rear Doors.......................... 32
Keyless Enter-N-Go™................... 34
Windows............................ 38
▫Power Windows...................... 38▫Wind Buffeting....................... 41
Trunk Lock And Release................. 41
Trunk Safety Warning................... 42
▫Trunk Emergency Release............... 43
Occupant Restraints..................... 43
▫Lap/Shoulder Belts.................... 47
▫Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure.... 52
▫Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions..... 52
▫Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) —
If Equipped......................... 53
▫Energy Management Feature............. 54
▫Seat Belt Pretensioner.................. 54
▫Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System
(BeltAlert) ......................... 55
10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

Transmitter Battery Replacement
The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032
battery.
NOTE:
•Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
•Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back
housing or the printed circuit board.
1. Remove the emergency key by sliding the mechanical
latch on the back of the RKE transmitter sideways with
your thumb and then pull the key out with your other
hand.
2. Insert the tip of the emergency key or a #2 flat blade
screwdriver into the slot and gently pry the two halves of
the RKE transmitter apart. Make sure not to damage the
seal during removal.3.
Remove the battery by turning the back cover over
(battery facing downward) and tapping it lightly on a solid
surface such as a table or similar, then replace the battery.
When replacing the battery, match the + sign on the battery
to the + sign on the inside of the battery clip, located on the
back cover. Avoid touching the new battery with your
fingers. Skin oils may cause battery deterioration. If you
touch a battery, clean it with rubbing alcohol.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
Engine Compartment — 3.6L............. 473
Engine Compartment — 5.7L............. 474
Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II...... 475
Emissions Inspection And Maintenance
Programs............................ 475
Replacement Parts..................... 477
Dealer Service........................ 477
Maintenance Procedures................. 478
▫Engine Oil......................... 479▫Engine Oil Filter..................... 482
▫Engine Air Cleaner Filter............... 482
▫Maintenance-Free Battery.............. 483
▫Air Conditioner Maintenance............ 485
▫A/C Air Filter...................... 486
▫Body Lubrication.................... 488
▫Windshield Wiper Blades............... 488
▫Adding Washer Fluid................. 489
▫Exhaust System..................... 489
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Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not on when
the engine is running, and that the OBD II system is
ready for testing.
Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II
system maynotbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace-
ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not
ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
Your vehicle has a simple ignition key-actuated test,
which you can use prior to going to the test station. To
check if your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must
do the following:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, but do not
crank or start the engine.
2. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start
this test over.3. As soon as you turn the ignition switch to the ON
position, you will see the MIL symbol come on as part of
a normal bulb check.
4. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will
happen:
a. The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then
return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF
the ignition or start the engine. This means that your
vehicle’s OBD II system isnot readyand you should
notproceed to the I/M station.
b. The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully
illuminated until you turn OFF the ignition or start the
engine. This means that your vehicle’s OBD II system
isreadyand you can proceed to the I/M station.
If your OBD II system isnot ready,you should see your
authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was
recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement,
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VEHICLE STORAGE
If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than
21 days, you may want to take these steps to protect your
battery.
•Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
•Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of
service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the
air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes
in the fresh air and high blower setting. This will
ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the
possibility of compressor damage when the system is
started again.
REPLACEMENT BULBS
Interior Bulb Number
Rear Courtesy/Reading Lamps............. W5W
Rear Compartment (Trunk) Lamp............. 562
Overhead Console Reading Lamps............ 578
Visor Vanity Lamps.....................A6220
Glove Box Lamp – If Equipped............... 194
Door Courtesy.......................... 562
Shift Indicator Lamp.................JKLE14140
Optional Door Map Pocket/Cupholder........ LED
(Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
NOTE:For lighted switches, see your authorized dealer
for replacement instructions.
All of the interior bulbs are glass wedge base or glass
cartridge types. Aluminum base bulbs are not approved
and should not be used for replacement.
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Automatic Door Locks..................... 32
Automatic Headlights.................... 176
Automatic Oil Change Indicator............. 293
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)......... 340
Automatic Transaxle
Special Additives..................... 500
Automatic Transmission...........355,358,499,501
Adding Fluid....................501,523
Autostick.......................... 365
Fluid and Filter Changes............... 501
Fluid Change....................... 501
Fluid Level Check.................... 500
Fluid Type......................... 523
Special Additives..................... 500
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode..... 357
Autostick............................. 365
Axle Fluid............................. 523
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid)............... 523B-Pillar Location........................ 393
Battery............................... 483
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)..... 25
Location........................... 483
Belts, Seat............................47,84
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 488
Brake Assist System...................... 380
Brake Control System, Electronic............. 379
Brake Fluid............................ 523
Brake System........................... 497
Anti-Lock (ABS)..................... 377
Fluid Check.....................498,523
Master Cylinder..................... 498
Parking........................... 375
Warning Light....................... 281
Brake, Parking.......................... 375
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 354
Brakes............................... 497
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 81
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