CHRYSLER 300 2012 2.G Owners Manual

Methanol.......................... 421
Octane Rating....................... 522
Saver Mode........................ 294
Specifications....................... 522
Tank Capacity....................... 521
Fuel Optimizer......................... 294
Fuel Saver............................. 294
Fuel, Flexible........................... 424
Fuses................................ 508
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®)........... 238
Gasoline (Fuel)......................... 420
Conserving......................... 294
Gasoline, Clean Air...................... 421
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 421
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................. 284
Fuel.............................. 280
Speedometer........................ 280Tachometer......................... 276
Gear Ranges........................355,359
Gear Select Lever Override................. 464
General Information............18,26,141,220,419
General Maintenance..................... 478
Glass Cleaning.......................... 506
Gross Axle Weight Rating...............432,434
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.............432,433
GVWR............................... 432
Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water...................... 371
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 448
Head Restraints......................... 165
Head Rests............................ 165
Headlight Washers....................... 489
Headlights............................ 517
Automatic......................... 176
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INDEX 559

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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Jack Operation.......................... 453
Jacking Instructions...................... 453
Jump Starting.......................... 458
Key-In Reminder......................... 15
Key, Programming........................ 18
Key, Replacement........................ 17
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 16
Keyless Enter-N-Go™...................34,349
Keyless Entry System...................... 21
Keyless Go............................. 12
Keys................................. 12
Kicker Sound System..................... 328
Knee Bolster..........................56,57
Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 181
Lane Change Assist...................... 181
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 47LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren).....75,76
Latch Plate............................. 48
Latches................................ 86
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 420
Leaks, Fluid............................ 86
Life of Tires............................ 404
Light Bulbs..........................86,516
Lights..............................86,175
Airbag....................63,64,69,84,280
Alarm............................ 281
Anti-Lock.......................... 280
Automatic Headlights................. 176
Brake Assist Warning.................. 386
Brake Warning...................... 281
Bulb Replacement.................516,517
Daytime Running.................... 179
Dimmer Switch, Headlight...........180,181
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . 386
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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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Locks................................. 29
Auto Unlock......................... 32
Automatic Door...................... 32
Child Protection...................... 32
Door.............................. 29
Power Door......................... 31
Low Tire Pressure System.................. 410
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH)............................75,76
Lubrication, Body....................... 488
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 483
Maintenance Procedures................... 478
Maintenance Schedule.................... 526
Maintenance, General..................... 478
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 279,475
Manual Transmission..................... 502
Fluid Level Check.................... 502
Manual, Service......................... 547Master Cylinder (Brakes).................. 498
Memory Feature (Memory Seat)............. 169
Memory Seat........................... 169
Memory Seats and Radio.................. 169
Methanol............................. 421
Mini-Trip Computer...................... 297
Mirrors................................ 94
Automatic Dimming................... 94
Electric Powered...................... 97
Electric Remote....................... 97
Exterior Folding...................... 95
Heated............................. 98
Outside............................ 95
Vanity............................. 98
Mode
Fuel Saver......................... 294
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 410
Mopar Parts.........................477,546
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MTBE/ETBE........................... 421
Multi-Displacement Engine System........... 374
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 180
Navigation System (Uconnect™ gps).......... 235
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 81
Occupant Restraints...................43,62,67
Occupant Restraints (Sedan).............60,62,66
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel).............. 522
Odometer............................. 276
Oil Change Indicator..................277,293
Oil Change Indicator, Reset..............277,293
Oil Filter, Change........................ 482
Oil Filter, Selection....................... 482
Oil, Engine.........................479,522
Capacity........................... 521
Change Interval...................293,480
Checking.......................... 479Dipstick........................... 479
Disposal........................... 482
Filter..........................482,522
Filter Disposal....................... 482
Identification Logo................... 480
Materials Added to................... 481
Recommendation..................480,521
Synthetic.......................... 481
Viscosity........................481,521
Onboard Diagnostic System................ 475
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®)........... 238
Operating Precautions.................... 475
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual)............ 4
Outside Rearview Mirrors.................. 95
Overdrive............................. 365
Overdrive OFF Switch.................... 365
Overhead Console....................... 237
Overheating, Engine...................284,448
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual).........4,547
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Paint Care............................. 502
Panic Alarm............................ 24
Park Sense System, Rear................... 225
Parking Brake.......................... 375
Passing Light........................... 181
Pedals, Adjustable....................... 194
Pets.................................. 81
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 393
Power
Deck Lid Release..................... 41
Distribution Center (Fuses)...........508,511
Door Locks......................... 31
Mirrors............................ 97
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)........ 254
Seats............................. 157
Steering........................... 373
Sunroof.........................247,251
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column......... 191
Windows........................... 38Power Steering Fluid..................... 523
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 56
Preparation for Jacking.................... 452
Pretensioners
Seat Belts........................... 54
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 21
Radial Ply Tires......................... 400
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap).......... 495
Radio Operation........................ 332
Radio Remote Controls.................... 330
Rain Sensitive Wiper System................ 189
Rear Camera........................... 235
Rear Cupholder......................... 261
Rear Park Sense System................... 225
Rear Seat, Folding....................... 168
Rear Window Defroster................... 267
Rear Window Features.................... 267
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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
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Front Seat.........................47,48
Inspection.......................... 84
Operating Instructions.................. 48
Pretensioners........................ 54
Rear Seat........................... 47
Untwisting Procedure.................. 52
Seats................................. 157
Adjustment......................... 157
Easy Entry......................... 172
Head Restraints...................... 165
Heated............................ 160
Height Adjustment................... 157
Memory........................... 169
Power............................ 157
Rear Folding........................ 168
Seatback Release..................... 168
Tilting............................ 157
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)................ 18
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)..........493,522Selection of Oil......................... 480
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................... 16
Sentry Key Programming................... 18
Sentry Key Replacement................... 17
Service Assistance....................... 543
Service Contract......................... 545
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator).................... 279
Service Manuals........................ 547
Setting the Clock........................ 328
Shift Lever Override...................... 464
Shifting............................... 353
Automatic Transmission................ 353
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage.............. 51
Shoulder Belts........................... 47
Side Airbag............................. 65
Side View Mirror Adjustment................ 95
Signals, Turn......................86,181,276
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 370
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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
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