tires CHRYSLER 300 2012 2.G Workshop Manual

WARNING!
•You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you
have the knowledge and the right equipment. If
you have any doubt about your ability to perform
a service job, take your vehicle to a competent
mechanic.
•Failure to properly inspect and maintain your
vehicle could result in a component malfunction
and effect vehicle handling and performance. This
could cause an accident.
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 549

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.
550 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

About Your Brakes....................... 375
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).............. 377
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . 199
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 494
Adding Fuel........................... 428
Adding Washer Fluid..................... 489
Additives, Fuel......................... 423
Adjustable Pedals....................... 194
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 482
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 485
Air Conditioning Filter.................342,486
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............485,486
Air Conditioning System................340,485
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 398
Airbag..............................56,66
Airbag Deployment....................... 67
Airbag Light...................63,64,69,84,280
Airbag Maintenance....................... 68
Airbag, Side......................60,62,65,66Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)...........60,62,66
Alarm (Security Alarm).................... 18
Alarm Light........................... 281
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............... 18
Alarm, Panic............................ 24
All Wheel Drive (AWD)................369,501
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............377,379
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 280
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)........ 18
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..............493,521
Disposal........................... 495
Appearance Care........................ 502
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm)......... 18
Assist, Hill Start........................ 383
Auto Down Power Windows................ 39
Auto Unlock, Doors....................... 32
Auto Up Power Windows.................. 39
Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 94
552 INDEX

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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INDEX 561

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
562 INDEX

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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INDEX 565

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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