instrument cluster CHRYSLER 300 2012 2.G Owner's Guide

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in this
manual must be done at the times or mileages specified
to protect your vehicle warranty and ensure the best
vehicle performance and reliability. More frequent main-
tenance may be needed for vehicles in severe operating
conditions, such as dusty areas and very short trip
driving. Inspection and service should also be done
anytime a malfunction is suspected.
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change
indicator system. The oil change indicator system will
remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance.
On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
equipped vehicles, “Oil Change Required” will be dis-
played in the EVIC and a single chime will sound,
indicating that an oil change is necessary.On Non-EVIC equipped vehicles, “Change Oil” will flash
in the instrument cluster odometer and a single chime
will sound, indicating that an oil change is necessary.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change
indicator message will illuminate. This means that ser-
vice is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions
such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or
cold ambient temperatures, and E85 fuel usage will
influence when the “Change Oil” message is displayed.
Depending on operating conditions, the message may
appear as early as 3,500 miles (5 630 km) since last reset.
Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible, within
the next 500 miles (805 km).
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NOTE:
•The oil change indicator message will not monitor the
time since the last oil change. Change your vehicle’s
oil if it has been six months since your last oil change,
even if the oil change indicator message is NOT
illuminated.
•Change your engine oil more often if you drive your
vehicle off-road for an extended period of time.
•Under no circumstances should oil change intervals
exceed 8,000 miles (13 000 km) or six months, which-
ever comes first.
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a
scheduled oil change is performed by someone otherthan your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Required” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” or under “In-
strument Cluster Description/Odometer/Trip Odom-
eter” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.
At Each Stop For Fuel•Check the engine oil level. Refer to “Maintenance
Procedures/Engine Oil” in “Maintaining Your Ve-
hicle” for further information.
•Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
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Bulb Replacement.................... 517
Cleaning........................... 506
Delay............................. 176
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch...... 181
Lights On Reminder.................. 179
On With Wipers...................176,188
Passing............................ 181
Switch............................ 175
Time Delay......................... 176
Washers........................... 489
Heated Mirrors.......................... 98
Heated Seats........................... 160
Heater, Engine Block..................... 352
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 181
Hill Start Assist......................... 383
Hitches
Trailer Towing....................... 436
Holder, Coin........................... 262
Holder, Cup........................... 259HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . 238
Ignition
Key ............................... 12
Illuminated Entry........................ 21
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)................... 16
Infant Restraint........................71,72
Information Center, Vehicle................. 285
Instrument Cluster....................274,276
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 273
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 507
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 508
Interior Appearance Care.................. 505
Interior Fuses.......................... 508
Interior Lights.......................... 184
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 187
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 450
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Exterior............................ 86
Fog ............................179,276
Hazard Warning Flasher............... 448
Headlight Switch..................... 175
Headlights......................175,517
Headlights On Reminder............... 179
Headlights On With Wipers..........176,188
High Beam......................... 181
High Beam Indicator.................. 276
High Beam/Low Beam Select............ 181
Illuminated Entry..................... 21
Instrument Cluster................... 175
Intensity Control..................... 184
Interior............................ 184
License............................ 520
Lights On Reminder.................. 179
Low Fuel.......................... 289
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)...... 279
Map Reading.....................182,183Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness)........ 186
Passing............................ 181
Reading......................182,183,237
Seat Belt Reminder................... 284
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............ 281
Service.........................516,517
Service Engine Soon
(Malfunction Indicator)................ 279
SmartBeams........................ 177
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)............ 281
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS).......277,410
Traction Control..................... 386
Turn Signal....................86,180,181
Vanity Mirror........................ 98
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 276
Load Leveling System.................... 270
Loading Vehicle......................431,433
Capacities.......................... 433
Tires .............................. 393
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Trunk Release Remote Control............... 41
Trunk Release, Emergency.................. 43
Turn Signals.........................181,276
UCI Connector......................... 328
Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 549
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 328
Universal Transmitter..................... 238
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt.............. 52
Vanity Mirrors........................... 98
Vehicle Certification Label................. 431
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)............ 6
Vehicle Loading...................394,431,433
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 7
Vehicle Storage.......................342,516
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).......... 18
Viscosity, Engine Oil...................... 481Warning Flasher, Hazard.................. 448
Warning Lights
(Instrument Cluster Description)............. 276
Warnings and Cautions..................... 6
Warranty Information..................... 546
Washer
Adding Fluid....................... 489
Washers, Windshield..................188,489
Washing Vehicle......................... 503
Water
Driving Through..................... 371
Wheel and Wheel Trim.................... 504
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care................ 504
Wind Buffeting.....................41,250,253
Window Fogging........................ 342
Windows.............................. 38
Power............................. 38
Windshield Defroster...................... 84
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