trunk CHRYSLER 300 SRT 2013 2.G Owner's Manual

Preparations For Jump-Start
The battery is stored under an access cover in the trunk.
Remote battery posts are located on the right side of the
engine compartment for jump-starting.Remote Battery Posts
WARNING!
•
Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when-
ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the
ignition switch is ON. You can be injured by
moving fan blades.
• Remove any metal jewelry such as rings, watch
bands and bracelets that could make an inadvertent
electrical contact. You could be seriously injured.
• Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your
skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is
flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or
sparks away from the battery.
1. Set the parking brake, shift the automatic transmission into PARK and turn the ignition to LOCK.
Remote Battery Post Locations
1 — Remote Positive (+)Post
2 — Remote Negative (-)Post
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 465

NOTE:The battery is stored under an access cover in the
trunk. Remote battery terminals are located in the engine
compartment for jump starting. Refer to “Jump-Starting
Procedures” in “What To Do In Emergencies” for further
information.WARNING!
• Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can
burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid
to contact your eyes, skin, or clothing. Do not lean
over a battery when attaching clamps. If acid
splashes in eyes or on skin, flush the area imme-
diately with large amounts of water.
• Battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep
flame or sparks away from the battery. Do not use
a booster battery or any other booster source with
an output greater than 12 Volts. Do not allow cable
clamps to touch each other.
• Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands
after handling.
• The battery in this vehicle has a vent hose that
should not be disconnected and should only be
replaced with a battery of the same type (vented).
Battery Location
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•If insects, tar, or other similar deposits have accumu-
lated on your vehicle, use MOPAR® Super Kleen Bug
and Tar Remover to remove.
• Use a high quality cleaner wax, such as MOPAR®
Cleaner Wax to remove road film, stains and to protect
your paint finish. Take care never to scratch the paint.
•
Avoid using abrasive compounds and power buffing that
may diminish the gloss or thin out the paint finish.
CAUTION!
• Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials
such as steel wool or scouring powder that will
scratch metal and painted surfaces.
•
Use of power washers exceeding 1,200 psi (8 274 kPa)
can result in damage or removal of paint and decals.
Special Care
• If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive
near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once
a month.
• It is important that the drain holes in the lower edges
of the doors, rocker panels, and trunk be kept clear and
open.
• If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint,
touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is
considered the responsibility of the owner.
• If your vehicle is damaged due to a collision or similar
cause that destroys the paint and protective coating,
have your vehicle repaired as soon as possible. The
cost of such repairs is considered the responsibility of
the owner.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 505

Cavity Car-tridgeFuse Mini-
Fuse Description
39 — 10 Amp RedPower Steering
Module/AC Clutch Relay
48 — 10 Amp RedAWD Module/
Front Axle Discon- nect
49 — — Fuse – Spare
50 — — Fuse – Spare
51 — 20 Amp YellowVacuum Pump
52 — — Fuse – Spare
53 — — Fuse – SpareRear Power Distribution Center
There is also a power distribution center located in the
trunk under the spare tire access panel. This center
contains fuses and relays.
Rear Power Distribution Center
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 513

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
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.
Interior Bulbs
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)
For lighted switches, see your authorized dealer for
replacement instructions.
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CAUTION!
Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil
contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the
bulb comes in contact with an oily surface, clean the
bulb with rubbing alcohol.
Rear Backup Lamp And Turn Signal Lamps
1. Open the trunk.
2. Remove the trunk trim by removing the grocery hook(using a T-20 torque driver or similar tool), remove the
fastener, and pull back the weather strip.
3. Pull back the trunk liner to gain access to the tail lamp wing nuts.
4. Remove the three wing nuts from the back of the tail lamp assembly. 5. Pull the tail lamp assembly away from the vehicle
enough to access the electrical connector.
6. Push the electrical connector locking tab to the side.
7. Disconnect the electrical connector.
8. Continue removing lamp from vehicle in order to access the bulb(s).
9. Turn the appropriate bulb and socket assembly coun- terclockwise to remove it from the tail lamp assembly.
10. Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and install the replacement bulb.
11. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly into the tail lamp assembly, and then turn it clockwise.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 521

12. Reinstall the tail lamp assembly, fasteners, electricalconnector, and trunk trim.
13. Close the trunk.
License Lamp
1. Remove the screws securing the lamp to the rear fascia.
2. Remove the bulb and socket assembly.
3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and install the replacement bulb.
4. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly.
5. Reattach the lamp to the rear fascia, and then installthe screws.
1 — License Lamp Bulb
2 — Socket
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Electronic Brake Control System...............400
Anti-Lock Brake System ..................400
Brake Assist System .....................401
Traction Control System ...................400
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ......510
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........220
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............402
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......257
Emergency Deck Lid Release ..................44
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................468
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................452
Jump Starting ......................... .464
Overheating .......................... .452
Emergency Trunk Release ....................44
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........477
Engine ................................ .475
Air Cleaner .......................... .483
Block Heater ......................... .374Break-In Recommendations
.................94
Checking Oil Level ..................... .480
Compartment ......................... .475
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................493
Cooling ............................. .493
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................95
Fails to Start .......................... .373
Flooded, Starting ...................... .373
Fuel Requirements ..................... .440
Jump Starting ......................... .464
Oil................................. .480
Oil Change Interval ..................... .320
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .481
Oil Selection .......................... .481
Oil Synthetic ......................... .482
Overheating .......................... .452
Starting ............................. .369
Temperature Gauge ..................... .310
Engine
Oil Viscosity ...................... .481
562 INDEX

Remote Trunk Release.......................42
Replacement Bulbs ....................... .518
Replacement Keys .........................17
Replacement Parts ........................ .478
Replacement Tires ........................ .429
Reporting Safety Defects ....................551
Resetting Oil Change Indicator ................302
Restraint, Head .......................... .187
Restraints, Child ...........................72
Restraints, Occupant ........................44
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck .................468
Rotation, Tires .......................... .432
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ..................96
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle .................98
Safety Defects, Reporting ....................551
Safety, Exhaust Gas .........................95
Safety Information, Tire .....................410
Safety Tips ...............................95 Schedule, Maintenance
.....................528
Seat Belt Maintenance ..................... .509
Seat Belt Reminder .........................56
Seat Belts ................................44
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage .........52
And Pregnant Women .....................57
Child Restraint ..........................72
Extender ..............................57
Front Seat .............................48
Inspection .............................96
Operating Instructions ....................49
Pretensioners ...........................55
Rear Seat ..............................48
Untwisting Procedure .....................53
Seats ................................. .179
Adjustment .......................... .179
Easy Entry ........................... .195
Head Restraints ....................... .187
Heated .............................. .182
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INDEX 571

Compact Spare........................ .425
General Information .....................420
High Speed .......................... .423
Inflation Pressures ...................... .421
Life of Tires .......................... .428
Load Capacity ........................ .416
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............433
Pressure Warning Light ...................303
Quality Grading ....................... .553
Radial .............................. .423
Replacement .......................... .429
Rotation ............................. .432
Safety .............................. .410
Sizes ................................411
Snow Tires ........................... .424
Spinning ............................ .427
Tread Wear Indicators ....................428
Tire Safety Information .....................410
To Open Hood .......................... .196Towing
............................... .449
Behind a Motorhome .....................449
Recreational .......................... .449
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome ...........449
Traction ............................... .390
Traction Control ......................... .400
Trailer Towing .......................... .449
Transmission Automatic ........................... .375
Fluid ............................... .501
Maintenance .......................... .501
Shifting ............................. .375
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .24
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . . .21
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) .........21
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .428
Trip Odometer .......................... .302
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid) .......................42
Trunk Release, Emergency ....................44
574 INDEX