jacking CHRYSLER 300 2019 Owners Manual

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
CONTENTS
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ............300
 ASSIST AND SOS MIRROR — IF EQUIPPED . . . .300
 BULB REPLACEMENT ....................305
▫ Replacement Bulbs .....................305
▫ Replacing Exterior Bulbs ..................307
 FUSES ............................... .310
▫ General Information .....................311
▫ Underhood Fuses ..................... .312
▫ Rear Interior Fuses .....................316
 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ...........321
▫ Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage ...........321
▫ Preparations For Jacking .................323
▫ Jacking And Changing A Tire ..............324
▫ Road Tire Installation ...................328 
JUMP STARTING ....................... .329
▫ Preparations For Jump Start ...............329
▫ Jump Starting Procedure ..................330
 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .............332
 MANUAL PARK RELEASE .................333
 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ..............335
 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ............336
▫ All Wheel Drive (AWD) Models ............338
▫ Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) Models ...........338
 ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
(EARS) .............................. .339
 EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ............339
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Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-FuseDescription
68 –10 Amp Red Dual USB Power Outlet – R/A Sense (Charger/300) Rear
Sunshade (Charger/300) RR USB Timer
69 – –Fuse – Spare
70 – –Fuse – Spare
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
WARNING!
•Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off
the road to avoid the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.
• Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The
vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You
could be crushed. Never put any part of your body
under a vehicle that is on a jack. If you need to get
under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center
where it can be raised on a lift.
• Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is on
a jack.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•The jack is designed to be used as a tool for changing
tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the
vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should be
jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or
slippery areas.
Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage
The jack and spare tire are both stowed under an access
cover in the trunk. Follow these steps to access the jack and
spare tire.
NOTE: The spare tire must be removed in order to access
the jack.
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4. Remove the spare tire.
5. Rotate the fastener securing the jack counterclockwise toremove it.
6. Remove the jack and lug wrench assembly from under the spare tire. Turn the jack screw to the left to loosen the
lug wrench, and remove the wrench from the jack
assembly.WARNING!
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or
hard stop could endanger the occupants of the vehicle.
Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the
places provided. Have the deflated (flat) tire repaired
or replaced immediately.
Preparations For Jacking
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice orslippery areas.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the
road to avoid being hit when operating the jack or
changing the wheel.
2. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
3. Apply the parking brake.
4. Place the gear selector into PARK.
5. Turn the ignition to the OFF position.
Jack Fastener
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6. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonallyopposite the jacking position. For example, if the right
front wheel is being changed, block the left rear wheel.
NOTE:Passengers should not remain in the
vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked.
Jacking And Changing A Tire
WARNING!
Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help
prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle:
•
Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the edge
of the roadway as possible before raising the vehicle.
• Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
• Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be
raised.
• Apply the parking brake firmly and set the transmis-
sion in PARK.
• Do not let any passenger sit in the vehicle when it is
on a jack.
(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack. If
you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a
service center where it can be raised on a lift.
• Only use the jack in the positions indicated and for
lifting this vehicle during a tire change.
• If working on or near a roadway, be extremely
careful of motor traffic.
Jacking Warning Label
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CAUTION!
Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on
locations other than those indicated in the Jacking
Instructions for this vehicle.
1. Remove the spare tire, jack, and lug wrench.
2. If equipped with aluminum wheels where the center cap covers the lug nuts, use the lug wrench to pry the center
cap off carefully before raising the vehicle.
3. Before raising the vehicle, use the lug wrench to loosen, but not remove, the lug nuts on the wheel with the flat
tire. Turn the lug nuts counterclockwise one turn while
the wheel is still on the ground. 4. Place the jack underneath the lift area that is closest to
the flat tire. Turn the jack screw clockwise to firmly
engage the jack saddle with the lift area of the sill flange.
Jacking Locations
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NOTE:If the vehicle is too low for jack placement, slide
the jack on its side and rotate it up into position.
5. Raise the vehicle just enough to remove the flat tire andinstall the spare tire.
WARNING!
Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the
vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and hurt
someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to
remove the tire.
6. Remove the lug nuts and tire.
Front Jacking Location
Rear Jacking Location
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Electronic Stability Control (ESC)...............149
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light .........133
Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck .................335
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................300
Jacking ........................... .321, 373
Jump Starting .......................... .329
Towing ............................... .336
Emission Control System Maintenance ............143
Engine .............................. .348, 349
Air Cleaner ............................ .355
Block Heater ........................... .225
Break-In Recommendations .................225
Checking Oil Level ...................... .350
Compartment ....................... .348, 349
Compartment Identification .................348
Coolant (Antifreeze) ...................365, 415
Cooling .............................. .364
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................212, 411
Fails To Start ........................... .224
Flooded, Starting ........................ .224
Fuel Requirements ....................407, 414
Jump Starting .......................... .329
Oil ........................... .353, 414, 415
Oil Filler Cap ....................... .348, 354Oil Filter
.............................. .355
Oil Selection ........................ .353, 414
Oil Synthetic ........................... .354
Overheating ........................... .332
Starting ........................... .220, 221
Engine Oil Viscosity .....................353, 354
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ....................353
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .........194, 339
Ethanol ............................. .409, 411
Exhaust Gas Cautions ................... .212, 411
Exhaust

System ....................... .212, 362
Exterior Lighting ............................66
Exterior Lights ......................... .66, 215
Filters Air Cleaner ............................ .355
Air Conditioning ..................... .86, 357
Engine Oil ......................... .355, 415
Engine Oil Disposal ...................... .355
Flashers ................................ .300
Hazard Warning ........................ .300
Turn Signals ..................... .70, 141, 215
Flash-To-Pass ..............................68
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ......................... .413
476 INDEX

HazardDriving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ................................ .297
Hazard Warning Flashers .....................300
Headlights .............................. .307
Automatic ..............................68
Cleaning .............................. .398
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ...........67
Lights On Reminder .......................69
On With Wipers ..........................68
Passing ................................68
Switch .................................66
Time Delay ..............................69
Washers .............................. .350
Head Restraints ......................... .55, 56
Head Rests ............................ .55, 56
Heated Mirrors .............................64
Heater, Engine Block ....................... .225
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch ......67
Hill Start Assist ........................... .153
Hitches Trailer Towing .......................... .288
Holder, Coin ............................. .107
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) ...............100
Hood Prop ................................94 Hood Release
..............................94
Ignition ..................................27
Switch .................................27
Inside Rearview Mirror ....................60, 300
Instrument Cluster ..................... .120, 121
Descriptions ........................... .141
Display ........................... .122, 125
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ................401
Interior Appearance Care .....................400
Interior Lights ..............................71
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ...............76
Introduction ................................4
In Vehicle Help Vehicle User Guide ........................17
Jacking Instructions ........................ .324
Jack Location ............................ .321
Jack Operation ........................ .324, 373
Jump Starting ............................ .329
Key

Fob
Arm The System ..........................35
Panic Alarm .............................22
Programming Additional Key Fobs ..........26, 34
478 INDEX

Windows...............................87
Power Seats Forward ................................47
Lumbar ................................48
Rearward ...............................47
Recline .................................47
Power Steering Fluid ....................... .415
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ................181
Preparation For Jacking ..................... .323
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................. .181
Radial Ply Tires ........................... .385
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .............367
Radio Frequency General Information ................27, 33, 35, 42
Radio Operation .......................... .448
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ...................77
Rear Axle (Differential) ..................... .372
Rear Camera ............................. .279
Rear Cross Path ........................... .161
Rear ParkSense System ..................... .264
Rear Seats, Folding ..........................45
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) Towing ............................... .338Recreational Towing
........................ .296
Reformulated Gasoline ...................... .408
Refrigerant .............................. .356
Release, Hood ..............................94
Reminder, Lights On .........................69
Reminder, Seat Belt ........................ .174
Remote Keyless Entry Arm The Alarm ..........................35
Panic Alarm .............................22
Programming Additional Key Fobs ..........26, 34
Unlatch The Trunk ........................22
Remote Starting Exit Remote Start Mode .....................32
Uconnect Customer Programmable Features ......33
Uconnect Settings .........................33
Remote Trunk Release ........................95
Replacement Bulbs ........................ .305
Replacement Keys ....................... .26, 34
Replacement Tires ......................... .388
Reporting Safety Defects .....................469
Restraints,
Child.......................... .197
Restraints, Head ......................... .55, 56
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ...................335
Rotation, Tires ............................ .395
482 INDEX

Synthetic Engine Oil....................... .354
Telescoping Steering Column ...................58
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ............84
Tilt Steering Column .........................58
Time Delay Headlight ...............................69
Tire And Loading Information Placard ............379
Tire Markings ............................ .373
Tires ..................... .215, 383, 390, 391, 396
Aging (Life Of Tires) ..................... .387
Air Pressure ........................... .383
Chains ............................... .394
Changing ....................321, 324, 328, 373
Compact Spare ......................... .391
Flat Changing .......................... .328
General Information ................383, 390, 391
High Speed ............................ .385
Inflation Pressure ....................... .384
Jacking ........................... .324, 373
Life Of Tires ........................... .387
Load Capacity ...................... .379, 380
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ........137, 166
Quality Grading ........................ .396
Radial ............................... .385Replacement
........................ .328, 388
Rotation .............................. .395
Safety ............................ .373, 383
Sizes ................................ .375
Snow Tires ............................ .390
Spare Tires ...................321, 390, 391, 392
Spinning .............................. .386
Trailer Towing .......................... .292
Tread Wear Indicators .....................387
Wheel Mounting ........................ .328
Wheel Nut Torque ....................... .406
Tire Safety Information ...................... .373
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .................290
T
o Open Hood .............................94
Towing ................................. .286
Behind A Motorhome ..................... .296
Disabled Vehicle ........................ .336
Guide ................................ .289
Recreational ........................... .296
Weight ............................... .289
Towing Behind A Motorhome ..................296
Traction ................................ .296
Traction Control .......................... .155
Trailer Towing ............................ .286
Cooling System Tips ..................... .295
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