tires CHRYSLER 300 2011 2.G Workshop Manual

152,000 Miles (247,000 km) or
114 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before
152,000 miles (247 000 km).
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established by
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer
in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle.
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
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
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 departsignificantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices, and differences in road charac-
teristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. These 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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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 509

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, under-inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
510 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

About Your Brakes....................... 336
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .............. 338
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . 186
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 452
Adding Fuel ........................... 388
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 447
Additives, Fuel ......................... 383
Adjustable Pedals ....................... 181
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 440
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 443
Air Conditioning Filter ................. 31 1,444
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............443,444
Air Conditioning System ................308,443
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 359
Airbag .............................. 56,66
Airbag Deployment ....................... 67
Airbag Light ................... 63,64,69,84,265
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 68
Airbag, Side ...................... 60,62,65,66Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)
...........60,62,66
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................... 17
Alarm Light ........................... 265
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 17
Alarm, Panic ............................ 22
All Wheel Drive (AWD) ................330,460
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............338,340
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 260
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 17
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............451,480
Disposal ........................... 454
Appearance Care ........................ 461
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ......... 17
Assist, Hill Start ........................ 344
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 39
Auto Unlock, Doors ....................... 30
Auto Up Power Windows .................. 39
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 94
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Interior Lights.......................... 170
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 174
Introduction ............................. 4
Jack Location ........................... 410
Jack Operation .......................... 413
Jacking Instructions ...................... 413
Jump Starting .......................... 418
Key-In Reminder ......................... 14
Key, Programming ........................ 17
Key, Replacement ........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Keyless Enter-N-Go .................... 33,319
Keyless Entry System ...................... 20
Keyless Go ............................. 12
Keys ................................. 12
Knee Bolster ............................ 56 Lane Change and Turn Signals
.............. 168
Lane Change Assist ...................... 168
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 46
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) .....74,76
Latch Plate ............................. 47
Latches ................................ 86
Hood ............................. 162
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 380
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 86
Life of Tires ............................ 365
Light Bulbs .......................... 86,475
Lights .............................. 86,164
Airbag .................... 63,64,69,84,265
Alarm ............................ 265
Anti-Lock .......................... 260
Automatic Headlights ................. 164
Brake Assist Warning .................. 347
Brake Warning ...................... 265
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INDEX 521

Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 259
Load Leveling System .................... 253
Loading Vehicle ...................... 391,393
Capacities .......................... 393
Tires .............................. 354
Locks ................................. 28
Auto Unlock ......................... 30
Automatic Door ...................... 30
Child Protection ...................... 32
Door .............................. 28
Power Door ......................... 29
Low Tire Pressure System .................. 370
Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren (LATCH) ..................... 74,76
Lubrication, Body ....................... 446
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 441
Maintenance Procedures ................... 436
Maintenance Schedule .................... 484 Maintenance, General
..................... 436
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 262,433
Manual Transmission ..................... 460
Fluid Level Check .................... 460
Manual, Service ......................... 507
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................. 456
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ............. 158
Memory Seat ........................... 158
Memory Seats and Radio .................. 158
Methanol ............................. 381
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... 280
Mirrors ................................ 94
Automatic Dimming ................... 94
Electric Powered ...................... 96
Electric Remote ....................... 96
Exterior Folding ...................... 95
Heated ............................. 98
Outside ............................ 94
Vanity ............................. 98
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INDEX 523

Overhead Console....................... 221
Overheating, Engine ................... 268,408
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,507
Paint Care ............................. 461
Panic Alarm ............................ 22
Park Sense System, Rear ................... 209
Parking Brake .......................... 336
Passing Light ........................... 169
Pedals, Adjustable ....................... 181
Pets .................................. 81
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 354
Power Deck Lid Release ..................... 41
Distribution Center (Fuses) ...........466,470
Door Locks ......................... 29
Mirrors ............................ 96
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ........ 237
Seats ............................. 147 Steering
........................... 334
Sunroof ......................... 229,233
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column ......... 178
Windows ........................... 38
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 482
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 56
Preparation for Jacking .................... 412
Pretensioners Seat Belts ........................... 54
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 20
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 361
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......... 453
Radio Operation ........................ 301
Radio Remote Controls .................... 299
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ................ 176
Rear Camera ........................... 219
Rear Cupholder ......................... 244
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INDEX 525

Rear Park Sense System................... 209
Rear Seat, Folding ....................... 157
Rear Window Defroster ................... 250
Rear Window Features .................... 250
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 70
Recreational Towing ...................... 405
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 381
Refrigerant ............................ 444
Release, Hood .......................... 162
Reminder, Lights On ..................... 166
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 54
Remote Control Starting System ....................... 25
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 299
Remote Starting System .................... 25
Remote Trunk Release ..................... 41
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 475
Replacement Keys ........................ 16 Replacement Parts
....................... 435
Replacement Tires ....................... 366
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 506
Resetting Oil Change Indicator ...........260,277
Restraint, Head ......................... 154
Restraints, Child ......................... 71
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 43
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ................ 422
Rotation, Tires .......................... 369
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 84
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 86
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 506
Safety Information, Tire ................... 348
Safety Tips ............................. 82
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 83
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 484
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 465
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 54
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Shoulder Belts........................... 46
Side Airbag ............................. 65
Side View Mirror Adjustment ................ 94
Signals, Turn ...................... 86,168,259
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 331
SmartBeams ........................... 166
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 367
Snow Tires ............................ 368
Spare Tire ....................... 362,363,410
Spark Plugs ............................ 481
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ................... 380,481
Oil ............................... 481
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...........183,186
Speedometer ........................... 264
Starting ............................. 25,318
Automatic Transmission ................ 318
Cold Weather ....................... 320
Engine Fails to Start .................. 321 Remote
............................ 25
Starting and Operating .................... 318
Starting Procedures ...................... 318
Steering Column Controls ..................... 168
Column Lock ....................... 177
Power ............................ 334
Tilt Column ...................... 177,178
Wheel, Heated ...................... 179
Wheel, Tilt ...................... 177,178
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .............. 299
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls .............................. 299
Storage ............................ 245,475
Storage, Vehicle ...................... 310,475
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 475
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 422
Sun Roof ........................... 229,233
Sunglasses Storage ....................... 222
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Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 56
Sway Control, Trailer ..................... 395
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 439
System, Remote Starting .................... 25
Tachometer ............................ 259
Telescoping Steering Column .............177,178
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 308
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......267,409
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 74
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 17
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 17
Tilt Steering Column ................... 177,178
Time Delay, Headlight .................... 165
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 354
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 352
Tire Markings .......................... 348
Tire Safety Information .................... 348 Tires ............................
86,358,509
Aging (Life of Tires) .................. 365
Air Pressure ........................ 358
Chains ............................ 367
Changing ....................... 409,413
Compact Spare ...................... 362
Flat Changing ....................... 409
General Information .................. 358
High Speed ......................... 361
Inflation Pressures .................... 359
Jacking ......................... 412,413
Life of Tires ........................ 365
Load Capacity .................... 354,355
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ......... 370
Pressure Warning Light ................ 261
Quality Grading ..................... 509
Radial ............................ 361
Replacement ........................ 366
Rotation ........................... 369
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INDEX 529