lock CHRYSLER 300 2009 1.G Owners Manual

Tail/Stop, Tail, Turn Signal Light, and Backup
Light — 300C Models
1. Open the Trunk.
2. Remove two fasteners from the back of the tail light
assembly.
3. Pull back the trunk liner.4. Remove the remaining fastener from the back of the
tail light assembly.
5. Push the electrical connector locking tab to the side.
6. Disconnect the electrical connector.
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7. Pull the tail light assembly clear from the vehicle to
access the bulbs. Turn bulb sockets counterclockwise to
remove.
8. Turn the appropriate bulb and socket assembly coun-
terclockwise to remove it from the tail light assembly.
1 — Tail/Stop Light Bulb
2 — Tail Light BulbMAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 4657

9. Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and
install the replacement bulb.
10. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly into the tail
light assembly, and then turn it clockwise.
3 — Turn Signal Light Bulb4 — Backup Light Bulb 466 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

About Your Brakes....................... 332
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).............. 334
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . 154
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 437
Adding Fuel........................... 375
Adding Washer Fluid..................... 431
Additives, Fuel......................... 373
Adjustable Pedals....................... 149
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 427
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 429
Air Conditioning.....................294,296
Air Conditioning Controls................. 294
Air Conditioning Filter.................303,430
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 304
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............429,430
Air Conditioning System..........294,296,297,429
Air Pressure, Tires....................217,351
Airbag................................ 51
Airbag Deployment.....................57,61Airbag Light.....................58,63,77,212
Airbag Maintenance....................... 62
Airbag, Side..........................52,59
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain).............52,59
Alarm, Panic............................ 24
Alarm (Security Alarm).................18,216
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............... 18
All Wheel Drive (AWD)................326,443
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 283
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........436,437,468
Disposal............................ 439
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............334,336
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 211
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)........ 18
Appearance Care........................ 444
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm)......... 18
Assistance Towing....................... 104
Auto Down Power Windows................ 36
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Auto Unlock, Doors....................... 31
Auto Up Power Windows.................. 37
Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 85
Automatic Door Locks...................30,31
Automatic Headlights.................... 137
Automatic Oil Change Indicator..........209,225
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)......... 297
Automatic Transaxle
Special Additives...................... 443
Automatic Transmission...........316,321,442,443
Adding Fluid......................443,471
Autostick............................ 326
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 443
Fluid Change......................... 443
Fluid Level Check..................... 442
Fluid Type........................... 471
Gear Ranges.......................317,322
Overdrive........................... 319
Shifting..........................316,321Special Additives...................... 443
Torque Converter...................... 320
Automatic Transmission Limp
Home Mode......................321,324,325
Autostick............................. 326
Axle Fluid............................. 471
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid)............... 471
Battery............................... 427
Emergency Starting..................... 408
Jump Starting......................... 408
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 25
Location..........................409,428
Belts, Seat............................42,77
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 430
B-Pillar Location........................ 346
Brake Assist System...................... 337
Brake Control System, Electronic............. 336
Brake Fluid............................ 471
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Brake, Parking.......................... 332
Brake System........................... 440
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................... 334
Fluid Check.......................441,471
Master Cylinder....................... 441
Parking............................. 332
Warning Light........................ 212
Brakes............................... 440
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 315
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 75
Brightness, Interior Lights.................. 143
Bulb Replacement.....................456,458
Bulbs, Light..........................78,456
Calibration, Compass..................... 230
Capacities, Fluid........................ 468
Caps, Filler
Fuel............................... 375
Oil (Engine).......................... 425Power Steering........................ 332
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 438
Car Washes............................ 445
Carbon Monoxide Warning...............76,374
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................... 377
Cellular Phone........................90,293
Certification Label....................... 378
Chains, Tire............................ 358
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 397
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 343
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)............... 421
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety............. 76
Checks, Safety........................... 76
Child Restraint....................65,67,70,72
Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............69,70
Child Safety Locks........................ 32
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 371
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Cleaning
Wheels............................. 446
Windshield Wiper Blades................ 431
Climate Control......................... 294
Clock.....................237,239,253,257,266
Coin Holder........................... 195
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 292
Compact Spare Tire...................... 353
Compass.............................. 229
Compass Calibration..................... 230
Compass Variance....................... 230
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 226
Connector
UCI ................................ 276
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)......... 276
Console, Floor.......................... 195
Console, Overhead....................... 180
Contract, Service........................ 495
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap).......... 438Cooling System......................... 435
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 437
Coolant Capacity...................... 468
Coolant Level......................435,439
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 439
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 436
Inspection........................... 439
Points to Remember.................... 439
Pressure Cap......................... 438
Radiator Cap......................... 438
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)......436,468,470
Corrosion Protection..................... 444
Cruise Control (Speed Control)...........150,154
Cruise Light........................... 208
Cupholders.........................194,448
Customer Assistance..................... 493
Customer Programmable Features............ 232
Data Recorder, Event...................... 63
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Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights........... 143
Daytime Running Lights................... 140
Dealer Service.......................... 422
Deck Lid, Emergency Release................ 40
Deck Lid, Power Release................... 39
Defroster, Rear Window................... 198
Defroster, Windshield................78,295,301
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 144
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 420
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 142
Dipsticks
Oil (Engine).......................423,424
Power Steering........................ 332
Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 412
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 439
Engine Oil........................... 426
Door Locks............................. 28
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 30Door Opener, Garage..................... 181
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces................... 327
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water........................ 328
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System™).... 288
Electric Rear Window Defrost............... 198
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 88
Electrical Power Outlets................... 191
Electronic Brake Control System............. 336
Anti-Lock Brake System................. 336
Brake Assist System.................... 337
Electronic Stability Program............... 338
Traction Control System................. 337
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses).... 449
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)....150,154
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 338
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light...... 216
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Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 220
Emergency Deck Lid Release................ 40
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............... 411
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 396
Jacking............................. 397
Jump Starting......................... 408
Overheating.......................... 396
Towing............................. 412
Emergency Trunk Release................... 40
Emission Control System Maintenance......421,474
Engine..........................417,418,419
Air Cleaner.......................... 427
Block Heater......................... 312
Break-In Recommendations................ 75
Checking Oil Level..................423,424
Compartment...................417,418,419
Coolant (Antifreeze).................435,470
Cooling............................. 435Exhaust Gas Caution..................76,374
Fails to Start.......................... 311
Flooded, Starting...................... 311
Fuel Requirements..................... 370
Jump Starting......................... 408
Oil ...........................423,468,470
Oil Change Interval...............209,225,424
Oil Filler Cap......................... 425
Oil Filter............................ 426
Oil Filter Disposal..................... 426
Oil Selection.......................425,468
Oil Synthetic......................... 426
Overheating.......................... 396
Starting............................. 309
Temperature Gauge.................... 214
Engine Oil Viscosity...................... 425
Enhanced Accident Response Feature.......... 62
Entry System, Illuminated.................. 20
Ethanol............................... 371
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Head Restraints......................... 127
Headlight Washers....................... 431
Headlights............................ 460
Automatic........................... 137
Bulb Replacement...................... 458
Cleaning............................ 447
Delay.............................. 139
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 142
Lights On Reminder.................... 140
On With Wipers....................137,145
Passing............................. 142
Switch.............................. 136
Time Delay.......................... 139
Washers............................. 431
Heated Mirrors.......................... 89
Heated Seats........................... 127
Heater............................... 294
Heater, Engine Block..................... 312
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 142Hitches
Trailer Towing........................ 383
Holder, Coin........................... 195
Holder, Cup........................... 194
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 181
Hood Release.......................... 135
Ignition............................... 13
Key ...............................12,13
Ignition Key Removal..................... 13
Illuminated Entry........................ 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)................... 15
Infant Restraint........................65,66
Inflation Pressure Tires.................... 217
Information Center, Vehicle................. 220
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 85
Instrument Cluster....................206,208
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 205
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 448
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