remote start CHRYSLER 300 2012 2.G Owner's Guide

8. Disconnect the positive(+)jumper cable from the
positive(+)post of the booster battery.
9. Disconnect the positive(+)end of the jumper cable
from the remote positive(+)post of the discharged
vehicle.
If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle
you should have the battery and charging system in-
spected at your authorized dealer.
CAUTION!
Accessories that can be plugged into the vehicle
power outlets draw power from the vehicle’s battery,
even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
Eventually, if plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s
battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery
life and/or prevent the engine from starting.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or snow, it
can often be moved by a rocking motion. Turn your
steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. Then shift back and forth between DRIVE
and REVERSE. Using minimal accelerator pedal pressure
to maintain the rocking motion, without spinning the
wheels, is most effective.
CAUTION!
Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to
transmission overheating and failure. Allow the en-
gine to idle with the shift lever in NEUTRAL for at
least one minute after every five rocking-motion
cycles. This will minimize overheating and reduce
the risk of transmission failure during prolonged
efforts to free a stuck vehicle.
462 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L
1 — Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 5 — Air Cleaner Filter
2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 6 — Engine Oil Fill
3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 7 — Remote Jump Start (Positive Battery Post)
4 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 8 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 473

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L
1 — Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 5 — Engine Oil Fill
2 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 6 — Engine Oil Dipstick
3 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 7 — Remote Jump Start (Positive Battery Post)
4 — Air Cleaner Filter 8 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 474 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Maintenance-Free Battery
Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery.
You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main-
tenance required.
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.
Battery Location
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 483

Door Locks............................. 29
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 32
Door Opener, Garage..................... 238
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................. 370
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water............................. 371
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy.... 294
E-85 Fuel............................. 424
Electric Rear Window Defrost............... 267
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 97
Electrical Power Outlets................... 254
Electronic Brake Control System............. 379
Anti-Lock Brake System................ 379
Brake Assist System................... 380
Traction Control System................ 380
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses).... 508
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)....196,199Electronic Stability Control (ESC)............. 381
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC).............................235,285
Emergency Deck Lid Release................ 43
Emergency Trunk Release................... 43
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............. 462
Hazard Warning Flasher............... 448
Jacking............................ 449
Jump Starting....................... 458
Overheating........................ 448
Towing............................ 467
Emission Control System Maintenance......... 475
Engine............................... 474
Air Cleaner......................... 482
Block Heater........................ 352
Break-In Recommendations.............. 81
Checking Oil Level................... 479
Compartment....................473,474
556 INDEX

Recorder, Event Data...................... 70
Recreational Towing...................... 445
Reformulated Gasoline.................... 421
Refrigerant............................ 486
Reminder, Lights On..................... 179
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 55
Remote Control
Starting System....................... 26
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................. 21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 330
Remote Starting System.................... 26
Remote Trunk Release..................... 41
Replacement Bulbs....................... 516
Replacement Keys........................ 17
Replacement Parts....................... 477
Replacement Tires....................... 405
Reporting Safety Defects................... 547
Resetting Oil Change Indicator...........277,293
Restraint, Head......................... 165Restraints, Child......................... 71
Restraints, Occupant...................... 43
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck................ 462
Rotation, Tires.......................... 409
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 84
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 86
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 547
Safety Information, Tire................... 387
Safety Tips............................. 82
Safety, Exhaust Gas....................... 83
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 526
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 507
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 55
Seat Belts..........................43,47,84
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage...... 51
And Pregnant Women.................. 56
Child Restraint.................71,72,73,79
Extender........................... 56
566 INDEX

SmartBeams........................... 177
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 406
Snow Tires............................ 408
Sound System
Kicker............................ 328
Spare Tire.......................401,402,450
Spark Plugs............................ 522
Specifications
Fuel (Gasoline)...................420,522
Oil ............................... 522
Speed Control (Cruise Control)...........196,199
Speedometer........................... 280
Starting.............................26,348
Automatic Transmission................ 348
Cold Weather....................... 351
Engine Fails to Start.................. 351
Remote............................ 26
Starting and Operating.................... 348
Starting Procedures...................... 348Steering
Column Controls..................... 180
Column Lock....................... 190
Power............................ 373
Tilt Column......................190,191
Wheel, Heated...................... 192
Wheel, Tilt......................190,191
Steering Wheel Audio Controls.............. 330
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls.............................. 330
Storage............................262,516
Storage, Vehicle......................342,516
Storing Your Vehicle...................... 516
Stuck, Freeing.......................... 462
Sun Roof...........................247,251
Sunglasses Storage....................... 238
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 56
Sway Control, Trailer..................... 435
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 481
568 INDEX

System, Remote Starting.................... 26
Tachometer............................ 276
Telescoping Steering Column.............190,191
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)........ 340
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......284,449
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 75
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)................ 18
Theft System (Security Alarm)............... 18
Tilt Steering Column...................190,191
Time Delay, Headlight.................... 176
Tire and Loading Information Placard......... 393
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 391
Tire Markings.......................... 387
Tire Safety Information.................... 387
Tires ............................86,397,549
Aging (Life of Tires).................. 404
Air Pressure........................ 397
Chains............................ 406Changing.......................449,453
Compact Spare...................... 401
Flat Changing....................... 449
General Information.................. 397
High Speed......................... 400
Inflation Pressures.................... 398
Jacking.........................452,453
Life of Tires........................ 404
Load Capacity....................393,394
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)......... 410
Pressure Warning Light................ 277
Quality Grading..................... 549
Radial............................ 400
Replacement........................ 405
Rotation........................... 409
Safety..........................387,397
Sizes............................. 389
Snow Tires......................... 408
Spare Tire.......................... 450
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INDEX 569