light CHRYSLER 300 2006 1.G Owners Manual

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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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
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Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH).............................. 56
Lubrication, Body....................... 309
Lumbar Support........................ 92
Maintenance Free Battery................. 306
Maintenance Procedures.................. 298
Maintenance Schedule................... 350
Schedule“A”........................ 361
Schedule“B”........................ 353
Malfunction Indicator Light
(Check Engine)......................149,296
Manual, Service........................ 369
Memory Feature (Memory Seat)............. 95
Memory Seat........................... 95
Memory Seats and Radio.................. 95
Mini-Trip Computer..................... 153
Mirrors............................... 67
Automatic Dimming.................... 67
Electric Remote....................... 69
Exterior Folding....................... 68
Heated.............................. 69
Outside............................. 68Rearview............................ 67
Vanity.............................. 70
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............ 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............. 230
Mopar Parts........................297,368
Multi-Displacement Engine System.......... 229
Multi-Function Control Lever.............. 102
Navigation System...................... 188
New Vehicle Break-In Period............... 60
Occupant Restraints...................... 31
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)............. 253
Oil, Engine.........................298,346
Capacity............................ 344
Change Interval...................... 300
Checking........................298,299
Disposal............................ 302
Filter...........................303,346
Filter Disposal....................... 302
Identification Logo.................... 301
Materials Added to.................... 302
Recommendation..................300,344
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Synthetic........................... 302
Viscosity.........................301,344
Onboard Diagnostic System............295,296
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ......... 123
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual).......... 4
Overhead Console...................... 122
Overheating, Engine..................146,274
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual).......4,369
Panic Alarm........................... 22
Park Assist System, Rear................. 114
Parking Brake......................... 223
Parking On Hill........................ 224
Passing Light.......................... 106
Pedals, Adjustable....................... 98
Personal Settings....................... 158
Pets.................................. 59
Phone, Cellular......................... 70
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect™) ............ 70
Placard, Tire and Loading Information....... 239
Power
Brakes............................. 225
Distribution Center.................... 326Door Locks.......................... 16
Mirrors............................. 69
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)........ 131
Seats............................... 90
Steering............................ 228
Steering, Checking.................... 309
Sunroof............................ 128
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column......... 112
Windows............................ 26
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts............. 38
Preparation for Jacking................... 276
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................ 36
Programmable Electronic Features....124,127,158
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry)...............124,127
Radial Ply Tires........................ 246
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)........ 314
Radio Broadcast Signals.................. 163
Radio Operation..................164,171,192
Radio Remote Controls.................. 189
Radio, Satellite......................... 183
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Rear Folding......................... 94
Reclining............................ 91
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............... 25
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze).........313,346
Self-Sealing Tires....................... 229
Sentry Key (Immobilizer).................. 12
Service Assistance...................... 366
Service Contract........................ 368
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator).................. 149
Service Manuals........................ 369
Setting the Clock..............162,166,172,188
Settings, Personal....................... 158
Shift Speeds........................... 210
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage............. 36
Side Airbag............................ 47
Signals, Turn.......................... 143
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............. 284
SmartBeams........................... 104
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................ 251
Snow Tires............................ 252
Spare Tire.......................246,247,277
Spark Plugs........................... 303Speed Control (Cruise Control)............. 119
Speedometer.......................... 143
Starting.............................. 208
Engine Fails to Start................... 209
Starting and Operating................... 208
Steering
Linkage............................ 309
Power...........................228,309
Tilt Column....................... 111,112
Wheel, Tilt....................... 111,112
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls............................ 189
Storage...........................135,332
Storage, Vehicle.....................202,332
Storing Your Vehicle..................... 332
Sun Roof............................. 128
Sunglasses Storage...................... 122
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag....... 39
System, Navigation..................... 188
Tachometer........................... 143
Telescoping Steering Column........... 111,112
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)....... 196
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Trailer Towing......................... 262
Cooling System Tips................... 272
Hitches............................. 264
Minimum Requirements................ 267
Trailer and Tongue Weight.............. 266
Wiring............................. 269
Trailer Towing Guide.................... 264
Trailer Weight......................... 264
Transmission.......................... 320
Automatic.....................210,215,320
Fluid.............................. 347
Shifting............................ 210
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry)................... 24
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener
(HomeLink) .......................... 123
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)...... 20
Transporting Pets........................ 59
Tread Wear Indicators................... 248
Trip Odometer Reset Button............... 147
Trunk Release, Emergency................. 31
Trunk Release Remote Control.............. 29
Turn Signals........................105,143Uniform Tire Quality Grades.............. 371
Universal Transmitter.................... 123
Unleaded Gasoline...................... 253
Vanity Mirrors.......................... 70
Variance, Compass...................... 155
Vehicle Certification Label................ 260
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).......... 6
Vehicle Loading..................240,260,261
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations............ 7
Vehicle Storage......................202,332
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)......... 25
Video Entertainment System
(Rear Seat Video System)................. 186
Warning Flasher, Hazard................. 274
Warnings and Cautions.................... 6
Warranty Information.................... 368
Washer, Adding Fluid..............109,110,310
Washers, Headlight..................... 110
Washers, Windshield.................... 107
Washing Vehicle........................ 322
Wheel Alignment and Balance............. 250
386 INDEX