maintenance CHRYSLER 300 2012 2.G Repair Manual

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
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Flashers
Hazard Warning..................... 448
Turn Signal....................86,181,276
Flat Tire Changing....................... 449
Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Cruising Range...................... 427
Engine Oil......................... 426
Fuel Requirements.................424,425
Maintenance........................ 427
Replacement Parts.................... 427
Starting........................... 427
Flooded Engine Starting................... 351
Floor Console.......................... 262
Fluid Capacities......................... 521
Fluid Leaks............................. 86
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission................ 500
Brake............................. 498
Cooling System...................... 492Engine Oil......................... 479
Transfer Case....................... 501
Fluid, Brake........................... 523
Fluids................................ 522
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 522
Fog Lights..........................179,276
Folding Rear Seat........................ 168
Forward Collision Warning..............222,289
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 462
Fuel................................. 420
Additives.......................... 423
Clean Air.......................... 421
Conserving......................... 294
Ethanol........................... 421
Filler Door (Gas Cap).................. 280
Gasoline........................... 420
Gauge............................ 280
Light............................. 289
Materials Added..................... 423
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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

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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INDEX 563

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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Spinning........................... 403
Trailer Towing....................... 441
Tread Wear Indicators................. 404
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 438
Towing............................... 433
Behind a Motorhome.................. 445
Disabled Vehicle..................... 467
Guide............................. 437
Recreational........................ 445
Weight............................ 437
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome.......... 445
Traction Control......................... 380
Trailer Towing.......................... 433
Cooling System Tips.................. 445
Hitches............................ 436
Minimum Requirements................ 439
Tips .............................. 444
Trailer and Tongue Weight.............. 438
Wiring............................ 442Trailer Towing Guide..................... 437
Trailer Weight.......................... 437
Transfer Case........................... 501
Fluid..........................501,523
Maintenance........................ 501
Transmission........................... 499
Automatic....................355,358,499
Fluid............................. 523
Shifting........................... 353
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 25
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 21
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) . . 238
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)........ 21
Transporting Pets........................ 81
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 404
Trip Odometer.......................... 276
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid)....................41,43
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