CHRYSLER 300 2006 1.G Owners Manual

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following describes the tire grading categories estab-
lished by the National highway Traffic Safety Adminis-
tration. The specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s
manufacturer in each category is shown on the sidewall
of the tires on your car.
All Passenger Car Tires Must Conform to Federal Safety
Requirements in Addition to These Grades.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the
wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled con-
ditions on a specified government test course. For ex-
ample, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1
1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and
may depart significantly from the norm due to variations
in driving habits, service practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. Those grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
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Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel than the minimum required by law.WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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INDEX
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)............. 225
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)......... 314
Adding Fuel.......................... 257
Adding Washer Fluid..............109,110,310
Additives, Fuel........................ 255
Adjustable Pedals....................... 98
Air Conditioner Maintenance.............. 307
Air Conditioning....................... 192
Air Conditioning Filter................202,308
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips........... 203
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............. 308
Air Conditioning System................. 192
Air Pressure, Tires...................... 244
Airbag................................ 39
Airbag Deployment....................43,49
Airbag Light....................44,51,61,144
Airbag Maintenance...................... 50
Airbag, Side........................... 47
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)...........40,47
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............. 25
Alignment and Balance.................. 250
All Wheel Drive (AWD)...............229,321
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............ 7Antenna, Satellite Radio.................. 185
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............313,344
Disposal............................ 315
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............. 225
Anti-Lock Warning Light................. 144
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)...... 25
Appearance Care....................... 321
Auto Down Power Windows............... 27
Auto Up Power Windows................. 28
Automatic Dimming Mirror................ 67
Automatic Door Locks..................17,18
Automatic Headlights................... 103
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)....... 196
Automatic Transmission............210,215,320
Adding Fluid.....................320,347
Fluid and Filter Changes................ 320
Fluid Change........................ 320
Fluid Level Check..................... 320
Fluid Type.......................... 347
Gear Ranges......................... 211
Torque Converter..................... 214
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode . . . 214
Autostick..........................217,222
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Ball Joints............................ 309
Battery............................... 306
Jump Starting........................ 282
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)..... 24
Location.........................283,306
Bearings.............................. 321
Belts, Drive........................... 303
Body Mechanism Lubrication.............. 309
B-Pillar Location....................... 239
Brake Assist System..................... 116
Brake, Parking......................... 223
Brake System.......................225,317
Anti-Lock (ABS)...................... 225
Fluid Check......................318,347
Hoses.............................. 317
Warning Light....................... 144
Brake/Transmission Interlock.............. 222
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle...... 60
Bulb Replacement...................... 334
Bulbs, Light........................... 333
Calibration, Compass.................... 155
Capacities, Fluid....................... 344Caps, Filler
Fuel............................... 257
Radiator (Coolant Pressure).............. 314
Car Washes........................... 322
Carbon Monoxide Warning.............60,256
Cargo Tie-Downs....................... 135
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance....... 191
Catalytic Converter..................... 304
CD (Compact Disc) Player.............164,171
Cellular Phone.......................... 70
Chains, Tire........................... 251
Changing A Flat Tire.................... 275
Chart, Tire Sizing....................... 236
Child Restraint...................52,55,56,58
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............. 56
Child Safety Locks....................... 19
Clean Air Gasoline...................... 254
Climate Control........................ 192
Clock.......................162,166,172,188
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance........... 192
Compact Spare Tire..................... 246
Compass............................. 154
Compass Calibration.................... 155
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Compass Variance...................... 155
Computer, Trip/Travel................... 153
Console.............................. 135
Console, Floor......................... 135
Console, Overhead...................... 122
Contract, Service....................... 368
Coolant Pressure Cap.................... 314
Cooling System........................ 312
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)............. 314
Coolant Capacity..................... 344
Coolant Level.....................312,315
Disposal of Used Coolant............... 315
Drain, Flush, and Refill................. 313
Inspection........................... 315
Points to Remember................... 316
Pressure Cap........................ 314
Radiator Cap........................ 314
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)....313,344,346
Cruise Control (Speed Control)............. 119
Cup Holder........................133,325
Customer Assistance.................... 366
Data Recorder, Event..................... 51Dealer Service......................... 297
Defroster, Rear Window.................. 193
Defroster, Windshield...............61,195,200
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers............... 109
Diagnostic System, Onboard............... 295
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................ 106
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............. 315
Door Locks............................ 15
Door Locks, Automatic................... 17
Door Opener, Garage.................... 123
Drive Belts............................ 303
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................. 284
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System).... 186
Electric Remote Mirrors................... 69
Electrical Power Outlets.................. 131
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)..... 119
Electronic Stability Program (ESP).......... 117
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . 150
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............. 285
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Hazard Warning Flasher................ 274
Jacking............................. 275
Jump Starting........................ 282
Overheating......................... 274
Towing............................. 286
Emission Control System Maintenance....296,350
Engine.........................292,293,294
Air Cleaner.......................... 304
Air Cleaner Filter..................... 304
Block Heater......................... 210
Break-In Recommendations............... 60
Checking Oil Level.................298,299
Compartment..................292,293,294
Coolant (Antifreeze)................312,346
Cooling............................ 312
Exhaust Gas Caution................60,256
Fails to Start......................... 209
Fuel Requirements.................253,344
Oil ..........................298,344,346
Oil Change Interval................... 300
Oil Selection......................300,344
Oil Synthetic......................... 302
Overheating......................... 274Temperature Gauge................... 146
Enhanced Accident Response Feature......... 50
Event Data Recorder..................... 51
Exhaust Gas Caution...............60,256,311
Exhaust System........................ 311
Exterior Folding Mirrors.................. 68
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 304
Air Conditioning..................202,308
Engine Fuel......................... 304
Engine Oil.......................303,346
Engine Oil Disposal................... 302
Flashers
Hazard Warning...................... 274
Turn Signal.......................... 143
Flash-To-Pass.......................... 106
Flat Tire Changing...................... 275
Floor Console.......................... 135
Fluid Capacities........................ 344
Fluid Leaks............................ 61
Fluid Level Checks
Brake.............................. 318
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Cooling System....................... 312
Engine Oil.......................298,299
Power Steering....................... 309
Fluids............................... 346
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts........ 346
Fog Lights.........................105,143
Folding Rear Seat....................... 94
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.................. 285
Fuel................................. 253
Adding............................. 257
Additives........................... 255
Clean Air........................... 254
Filler Cap (Gas Cap)................... 257
Filter.............................. 304
Gasoline............................ 253
Gauge............................. 147
Hoses.............................. 319
Octane Rating.....................253,346
Requirements.....................253,344
Tank Capacity........................ 344
Fueling.............................. 257
Fuses................................ 326Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) .......... 123
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)................. 257
Gasoline, Clean Air..................... 254
Gasoline (Fuel)........................ 253
Gasoline, Reformulated.................. 254
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................. 146
Fuel............................... 147
Speedometer......................... 143
Tachometer.......................... 143
Gear Ranges........................... 211
General Information.................15,23,234
Glass Cleaning......................... 324
Gross Axle Weight Rating..............260,263
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating............260,262
Hands-Free Phone (UConnect™) ............ 70
Hazard Warning Flasher.................. 274
Head Restraints......................... 94
Headlight Washers................... 110,310
Headlights............................ 336
High Beam.......................... 106
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch...... 106
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On With Wipers...................103,108
Passing............................. 106
Switch..........................102,103
Time Delay.......................... 105
Washers......................... 110,310
Heated Seats........................... 92
Heater, Engine Block.................... 210
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer)
Switch............................... 106
Hitches
Trailer Towing....................... 264
Holder, Cup........................... 133
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener)
Transmitter........................... 123
Hood Release.......................... 99
Horn................................. 12
Hoses............................316,319
Ignition
Key ................................ 11
Illuminated Entry....................... 15
Immobilizer (Sentry Key).................. 12
Infant Restraint......................... 53Information Center, Vehicle............... 150
Instrument Cluster................141,142,143
Instrument Panel and Controls............. 140
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............ 324
Interior Appearance Care................. 323
Interior Fuses.......................... 326
Interior Lights......................... 101
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)......... 109
Introduction............................ 4
Jack Location.......................... 277
Jack Operation......................... 278
Jacking Instructions..................... 278
Jump Starting......................... 282
Key, Programming....................... 14
Key, Replacement....................... 13
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer).................. 12
Key-In Reminder........................ 12
Keyless Entry System..................... 20
Keys................................. 11
Knee Bolster........................... 39
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Lap/Shoulder Belts...................... 32
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren)..... 56
Latch Plate............................ 33
Latches
Hood............................... 99
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 253
Life of Tires........................... 249
Lights.............................61,100
Airbag.......................44,51,61,144
Anti-Lock........................... 144
Automatic Headlights.................. 103
Brake Warning....................... 144
Bulb Replacement..................... 333
Courtesy/Reading.................... 100
Daytime Running..................... 104
Dimmer Switch, Headlight...........102,106
Engine Temperature Warning............ 143
Fog .............................105,143
Hazard Warning Flasher................ 274
Headlight Switch..................... 103
Headlights.......................103,336
Headlights On With Wipers..........103,108High Beam.......................... 106
High Beam Indicator................... 147
Illuminated Entry...................... 15
Instrument Cluster.................... 103
Interior............................. 101
License............................. 344
Lights On Reminder................... 105
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)...... 149
Oil Pressure......................... 149
Reading............................ 122
Seat Belt Reminder.................... 147
Service..........................333,334
Service Engine Soon
(Malfunction Indicator)................. 149
SmartBeams......................... 104
Turn Signal.......................102,105
Voltage............................. 149
Load Leveling System................... 136
Loading Vehicle.....................260,261
Capacities........................... 261
Tires ............................... 239
Locks
Door............................... 15
380 INDEX