CHRYSLER 300 SRT 2007 1.G Owners Manual

Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)..............249,272
Gasoline, Clean Air..................... 246
Gasoline (Fuel)........................ 246
Gasoline, Reformulated.................. 246
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................. 139
Fuel............................... 141
Speedometer......................... 136
Tachometer.......................... 137
General Information................. 15,20,245
Glass Cleaning......................... 298
GrossAxleWeightRating ................. 252
GrossVehicleWeightRating ............... 252
Ground Clearance...................... 254
GVWR............................... 252
Hands-Free Phone (UConnect™)............ 66
Hazard Warning Flasher.................. 256
Head Restraints......................... 87
Headlight Washers...................105,285
Headlights............................ 307
Cleaning............................ 298
High Beam........................... 99High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch....... 99
Lights On Reminder.................... 98
On With Wipers.................... 96,102
Passing............................. 99
Switch .............................. 95
TimeDelay ........................... 97
Washers.........................105,285
Heated Mirrors......................... 65
Heated Seats........................... 87
Heater, Engine Block.................... 199
High Beam/Low Beam Select
(Dimmer) Switch........................ 99
Holder,Cup ........................... 126
HomeLink
(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter.......... 116
Hood Release.......................... 93
Hoses............................291,292
Ignition............................... 11
Key ................................ 11
Ignition Key Removal.................... 11
IlluminatedEntry ....................... 17
Immobilizer (Sentry Key).................. 12
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Infant Restraint....................... 47,48
Inflation Pressure Tires................... 141
Information Center, Vehicle............... 144
Instrument Cluster...................135,136
Instrument Panel and Controls............. 134
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............ 299
Interior Appearance Care................. 298
Interior Fuses.......................... 300
InteriorLights ......................... 100
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)......... 101
Introduction............................ 4
Jump Starting......................... 262
Key, Programming....................... 14
Key, Replacement....................... 13
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer).................. 12
Key-In Reminder........................ 12
Keyless Entry System..................... 17
Keys................................. 11
Knee Bolster........................... 38
Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 98Lap/Shoulder Belts...................... 30
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) . . . 50,52
LatchPlate ............................ 31
Latches............................... 58
Hood............................... 93
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 246
LifeofTires ........................... 233
Lights .............................. 58,95
Airbag ....................... 43,46,58,137
Anti-Lock........................137,213
Automatic Headlights................... 95
Brake Assist Warning.................. 219
BrakeWarning ....................138,211
Bulb Replacement..................... 307
Courtesy/Reading.................. 99,115
Cruise ............................. 136
Daytime Running...................... 98
Dimmer Switch, Headlight............. 98,99
Electronic Stability Program
(ESP) Indicator......................... 219
Electronic Throttle Control Warning....... 141
Engine Temperature Warning............ 137
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Fog ............................. 98,136
Hazard Warning Flasher................ 256
Headlight Switch...................... 95
Headlights........................ 95,307
Headlights On With Wipers........... 96,102
High Beam........................ 99,140
High Beam Indicator................... 140
IlluminatedEntry ...................... 17
Instrument Cluster.................. 95,136
Interior ..........................100,115
License............................. 312
Lights On Reminder.................... 98
Low Fuel........................... 136
LowTire ............................ 141
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)...... 143
Oil Pressure......................... 143
Passing............................. 99
Reading............................ 115
Seat Belt Reminder.................... 140
Service............................. 307
Service Engine Soon
(MalfunctionIndicator) .................. 143
SmartBeams.......................... 96Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS).......141,239
Traction Control...................... 219
Turn Signal........................ 98,136
VanityMirror ......................... 65
Voltage ............................. 142
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 136
Load Leveling System................... 129
Loading Vehicle.....................252,253
Capacities........................... 253
Tires ............................... 225
Locks................................ 21
AutoUnlock ......................... 23
ChildProtection ....................... 23
Door............................... 21
Power Door.......................... 21
Low Tire Pressure System................ 239
Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren (LATCH).................... 50,52
Lubrication, Body....................... 284
Lumbar Support........................ 87
Maintenance Free Battery................. 281
Maintenance Procedures.................. 275
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Maintenance Schedule................... 318
Schedule “A”........................ 331
Schedule “B”........................ 321
Malfunction Indicator Light
(Check Engine)......................143,273
Manual, Service........................ 341
Memory Feature (Memory Seat)............. 90
Memory Seat........................... 90
Memory Seats and Radio.................. 90
Methanol............................. 247
Mini-Trip Computer..................... 147
Mirrors ............................... 63
AutomaticDimming .................... 63
Electric Remote....................... 64
ExteriorFolding ....................... 64
Heated.............................. 65
Outside ............................. 63
Vanity .............................. 65
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............ 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............. 239
Mopar Parts........................274,340
MTBE/ETBE.......................... 247
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 98Navigation Radio....................... 170
Navigation System...................... 170
NewVehicleBreak-InPeriod ............... 55
Occupant Restraints...................... 30
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)............. 246
Odometer............................ 140
Trip ............................... 140
Oil, Engine.........................275,314
Capacity............................ 313
Change Interval...................... 276
Checking........................... 275
Dipstick ............................ 275
Disposal............................ 278
Filter...........................278,314
Filter Disposal....................... 278
Materials Added to.................... 277
Recommendation..................277,313
Viscosity.........................277,313
Onboard Diagnostic System............272,273
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ......... 116
Operating Precautions................... 272
Outside Rearview Mirrors................. 63
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Overhead Console...................... 115
Overheating, Engine..................... 256
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual)......... 341
Panic Alarm........................... 19
Park Assist System, Rear................. 112
Parking Brake......................... 210
Parking On Hill........................ 210
Passing Light........................... 99
Pedals, Adjustable...................... 108
Personal Settings....................... 153
Pets .................................. 55
Phone, Cellular......................... 66
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect™)............ 66
Placard, Tire and Loading Information....... 225
Power
Brakes............................. 211
Distribution Center (Fuses).............. 300
Door Locks.......................... 21
Mirrors ............................. 64
Outlet(AuxiliaryElectricalOutlet) ........ 124
Seats............................... 85
Steering.........................213,284Steering, Checking.................... 284
Sunroof............................ 121
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column......... 107
Windows............................ 25
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts............. 37
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................ 35
Programmable Electronic Features..... 117,120,153
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry)............. 19,117,120
Radial Ply Tires........................ 232
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)........ 289
Radio Broadcast Signals.................. 158
Radio, Navigation...................... 170
Radio Operation.....................159,183
Radio Remote Controls.................. 179
Radio, Satellite......................171,176
Radio (Sound Systems)................... 159
Rain Sensitive Wiper System.............. 102
Rear Park Assist System.................. 112
Rear Seat, Folding....................... 89
Rear Window Defroster.................. 191
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Rear Window Features................... 191
Reclining Front Seats..................... 86
Recorder, Event Data..................... 46
Recreational Towing..................... 254
Reformulated Gasoline................... 246
Refrigerant............................ 283
Reminder, Seat Belt...................... 35
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)............... 17
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls...... 179
Remote Trunk Release.................... 28
Replacement Parts...................... 274
Replacement Tires...................... 234
Reporting Safety Defects................. 341
Restraint, Head......................... 87
Restraints, Child........................ 47
Restraints, Occupant..................... 30
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck.............. 265
Rotation,Tires ......................... 237
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle............... 57
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle.............. 58
Safety Defects, Reporting................. 341
Safety Information, Tire.................. 220SafetyTips ............................. 56
Satellite Radio......................171,176
Satellite Radio Antenna.................. 179
Schedule, Maintenance................... 318
Seat Belt Maintenance................... 299
Seat Belt Reminder...................... 35
Seat Belts.............................. 30
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage...... 34
And Pregnant Women.................. 37
ChildRestraint ................. 47,48,49,53
Extender............................ 37
Front Seat......................... 30,31
Operating Instructions.................. 31
Pretensioners......................... 35
Rear Seat............................ 30
Reminder........................... 140
Untwisting Procedure................... 35
Seats................................. 85
Easy Entry........................... 92
Heated.............................. 87
Lumbar Support....................... 87
Memory............................. 90
Power.............................. 85
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Rear Folding......................... 89
Reclining ............................ 86
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............ 15,140
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze).........288,314
Sentry Key (Immobilizer).................. 12
Service Assistance...................... 338
Service Contract........................ 340
Service Engine Soon Light
(MalfunctionIndicator) .................. 143
Service Manuals........................ 341
Setting the Clock.................157,160,171
Settings, Personal....................... 153
Shifting.............................. 199
Automatic Transmission.............199,203
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage............. 34
Shoulder Belts.......................... 30
Side Airbag............................ 43
Signals, Turn........................ 98,136
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............. 209
SmartBeams............................ 96
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................ 235
Snow Tires............................ 236
Spark Plugs........................... 278Speed Control (Cruise Control)............. 109
Speedometer.......................... 136
Starting.............................. 196
Automatic Transmission................ 197
Engine Fails to Start................... 197
Starting and Operating................... 196
Starting Procedures..................... 196
Steering
Column Controls...................... 98
Linkage............................ 284
Power...........................213,284
TiltColumn ......................... 107
Wheel, Tilt.......................... 107
Steering Wheel Mounted
Sound System Controls.................. 179
Storage ...........................127,306
Storage, Vehicle.....................188,306
StoringYourVehicle ..................... 306
Sun Roof............................. 121
Sunglasses Storage...................... 115
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag....... 38
System, Navigation..................... 170
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Tachometer........................... 137
Telescoping Steering Column.............. 107
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)....... 183
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant......139,257
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint.............. 50
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)............... 15
Theft System (Security Alarm).............. 15
Tilt Steering Column.................... 107
Tire and Loading Information Placard....... 225
Tire Identification Number (TIN)........... 224
Tire Markings......................... 220
Tire Safety Information................... 220
TIREFIT.............................. 257
Tires ........................... 58,229,343
Aging(LifeofTires) ................... 233
Air Pressure......................... 229
Alignment.......................... 235
Chains............................. 235
General Information................... 229
High Speed......................... 231
Inflation Pressures.................... 230
LifeofTires ......................... 233
Load Capacity....................225,226Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)......... 239
Quality Grading...................... 343
Radial............................. 232
Replacement......................... 234
Rotation ............................ 237
Safety ...........................220,229
Sizes ............................... 222
Snow Tires.......................... 236
Spinning ............................ 232
TreadWearIndicators .................. 233
Towing .............................. 254
Behind a Motor Home................. 254
Disabled Vehicle...................... 266
Recreational......................... 254
Trailering ........................... 254
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motor Home....... 254
Traction Control........................ 215
TrailerTowing ......................... 254
Transmission.......................... 294
Automatic ........................203,294
Fluid .............................. 315
Shifting............................ 199
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Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry)................... 19
Transmitter, Garage Door
Opener (HomeLink) .................... 116
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry)................... 19
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)...... 17
Transporting Pets........................ 55
TreadWearIndicators ................... 233
Trip Odometer......................... 140
Trunk Release, Emergency................. 29
Trunk Release Remote Control.............. 28
Turn Signals........................ 98,136
UConnect™ (Hands-Free Phone)............ 66
Uniform Tire Quality Grades.............. 343
Universal Transmitter.................... 116
Unleaded Gasoline...................... 246
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt............. 35
VanityMirrors .......................... 65
Variance, Compass...................... 149
Vehicle Certification Label................ 252Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).......... 6
Vehicle Loading..................226,252,253
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations............ 7
Vehicle Storage......................188,306
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)......... 15
Video Entertainment System
(Rear Seat Video System)................. 174
Warning Flasher, Hazard................. 256
Warning Lights
(Instrument Cluster Description)............ 136
WarningsandCautions .................... 6
WarrantyInformation .................... 340
Washer, Adding Fluid..............104,106,285
Washers, Headlight..................... 105
Washers, Windshield.................102,285
Washing Vehicle........................ 296
Wheel Alignment and Balance............. 235
Wheel and Wheel Trim................... 297
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care............... 297
Wheel Bearings........................ 295
WindBuffeting ...................... 27,123
Window Airbag (Side Curtain)............ 38,43
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Window Fogging....................... 189
Windows.............................. 25
Power.............................. 25
Windshield Defroster.................... 187
Windshield Washers...............101,102,285
Fluid .............................. 285Windshield Wiper Blades................. 285
Windshield Wipers...................... 101
Wiper Blade Replacement................. 285
Wipers,Intermittent ..................... 101
Wipers, Rain Sensitive................... 102
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