warning CHRYSLER 300 2012 2.G Service Manual

TIRE PRESSURES
• Check the inflation pressure of each tire, including the spare tire, at least monthly andinflate to the recommended pressure for your vehicle.
• The tire pressures recommended for your vehicle are found on the “Tire and Loading Information” label located on the driver’s side door opening.
NOTE:Refer to the Owner's Manual on the
DVD for more information regarding tire
warnings and instructions.
WARNING!
• Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the recommended load
capacity for your vehicle . Never overload them.
• Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause collisions. Under-inflation is the leading cause of tire failure and may result in severe cracking, component separation, or
“blow out”. Over-inflation reduces a tire’s ability to cushion shock. Objects on the road
and chuck holes can cause damage that results in tire failure. Unequal tire pressures can
cause steering problems. You could lose control of your vehicle. Over-inflated or
under-inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly, resulting in loss of
vehicle control.
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE
• All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and chrome plated wheels, should becleaned regularly with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion.
• To remove heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use MOPAR® Wheel Cleaner or equivalent or select a non-abrasive, non-acidic cleaner.
CAUTION!
Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, or metal polishes. Do not use oven
cleaner. These products may damage the wheel's protective finish. Avoid automatic car
washes that use acidic solutions or harsh brushes that may damage the wheel's protective
finish. Only MOPAR® Wheel Cleaner or equivalent is recommended.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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CHRYSLER GROUP LLC CUSTOMER CENTER
P.O. Box 21–8004
Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004
Phone: 1–800–247–9753
CHRYSLER CANADA INC. CUSTOMER CENTER
P.O. Box 1621
Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6
Phone: 1–800–465–2001 (English)
Phone: 1–800–387–9983 (French)
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED
• To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the manufacturer has installed specialTDD (Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf ) equipment at its customer center. Any
hearing or speech impaired customer, who has access to a TDD or a conventional
teletypewriter (TTY) in the United States, can communicate with the manufacturer by
dialing 1–800–380–CHRY. Canadian residents with hearing difficulties that require
assistance can use the special needs relay service offered by Bell Canada. For TTY
teletypewriter users, dial 711 and for Voice callers, dial 1–800–855–0511 to connect with a
Bell Relay Service operator.
WARNING!
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain, or emit,
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects, or other
reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of
component wear contain, or emit, chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING
•If you are the first registered retail owner of your vehicle,you may obtain one free
printed copy of the Owner's Manual, Warranty Booklet or Radio Manuals on your DVD by
calling 1–800–247–9753 (U.S.) or 1–800–387–1143 (Canada) or by contacting your dealer.
• Replacement User Guide kits or DVDs or, if you prefer, additional printed copies of the Owner's Manual, Warranty Booklet or Radio Manuals may be purchased by visiting
www.techauthority.com or by calling 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) or 1–800–387–1143
(Canada). Visa, Master Card, American Express and Discover orders are accepted. If you
prefer mailing your order, please call the above numbers for an order form.
NOTE:A street address is required when ordering manuals (no P.O. Boxes).
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise
Control)..................25
Adjustable Pedals .............20
Airbag ...................13
Alarm, Panic ................8
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) . . . 11
Audio Settings ...............39
Automatic Headlights ...........24
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . . 32
Automatic Transmission ..........28
Autostick ................63
Fluid Type ...............96
Autostick .................63
Axle Fluid .................96
Belts, Seat .................12
Brake Fluid ................96
Break-In Recommendations,
New Vehicle ................22
Bulb Replacement ............109
Calibration, Compass ...........56
Change Oil Indicato r............71
ChangingAFlatTire ...........73
Child Restraint ...............14
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .......14
Clock Setting ...............39
Compass Calibration ...........56
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ............96
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ......25
Cruise Light ................25
Cupholders Heated/Cooled (Beverage Holder) . . . 19
Customer Assistance ...........110
Customer Programmable Features . . . 56,66
Defects, Reporting ............111
Dimmer Control ..............24
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .........24
Disarming, Theft System ..........12
E-85Fuel .................97
ECO ...................56
Electronic Speed Control
(Cruise Control) ..............25 Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC)
........... 55,56,65
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System ......36
Emergency Key ...............8
Emergency, In Case of Jacking .................73
Overheating ..............72
Engine Break-In Recommendations .......22
Compartment ..............93
Oil Selection ..............96
Overheating ..............72
Starting .................10
Stopping ................10
EventDataRecorder ...........89
Exterior Lights ..............109
Flat Tire Changing .............73
Flexible Fuel Vehicles ...........97
Fluid Capacities ..............96
Fluids ...................96
Fog Lights .................
24
Folding Rear Seat .............18
Forward Collision Warning .........26
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..........88
Front Heated Seats ............18
Fuel Filler Door (Gas Cap) ..........91
Filler Door Emergency Release .....91
Specifications ..............96
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ....57
Headlights Automatic ...............24
Dimmer Switch .............24
HighBeam ...............23
Heated Mirrors ..............33
Heated Seats ...............18
High Beam/Low Beam Select
(Dimmer) Switch .............23
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener)
Transmitter .................57
Hood Release ...............90
Instrument Cluster .............6
INDEX
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Indicators.................7
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights ....6,68
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ....23
Introduction .................2
iPod®/USB/MP3 Control .........48
Bluetooth Streaming Audio .......49
Jack Location ...............73
Jack Operation ..............75
Jacking Instructions ............75
Jump Starting ...............83
KeyFob...................8
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ ............9
Lock/Unlock ...............9
Starting/Stopping ............10
Lane Change Assist ............23
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren) .................14
Lights Turn Signal ...............23
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description) ...............6
Maintenance Record .........101,103
Maintenance Schedule ........99,102
MemorySeat ...............16
Mirrors Heated .................33
MOPAR® Accessories ...........112
Navigation .................44
Navigation Voice Commands .......54
New Vehicle Break-In Period ........22
Oil Change Indicator ............71
Oil, Engine Capacity ................96
Outlet Power ..................59
Overheating, Engine ............72
Panic Alarm .................8
Pedals, Adjustable .............20 Phone (Pairing)
..............50
Phone (Uconnect) .............49
Placard, Tire and Loading Information . . 108
Power Glass Sunroof ..............34
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . . . 59
Seats ..................16
Steering .................96
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column ....21
Preparation for Jacking ..........74
Programmable Electronic Features . . . 56,65
Radio Operation .............40
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ........23
Rear Heated Seats .............19
Rear Seat, Folding .............18
Recreational Towing ............62
Remote Starting System ..........8
Replacement Bulbs ............109
Reporting Safety Defects .........111
Restraints, Child ..............14
Seat Belts .................
12
Seats ....................16
Adjustment ...............17
Heated .................18
Lumbar Support .............16
Memory.................16
Power ..................16
Rear Folding ..............18
Setting the Clock .............39
Shift Lever Override ............85
Short Message Service (SMS) .......52
Signals, Turn ................23
SIRIUS Travel Link .............47
SmartBeams ................24
SpareTire .................73
Spark Plugs ................96
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ......25
Starting Remote .................8
Steering TiltColumn ...............20
Store Radio Presets ............40
SunRoof .................34
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag . . 13
INDEX
114

Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant . . . 72
Text Messaging..............52
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .......11
Theft System Arming ...........11
Theft System Disarming ..........12
Tilt Steering Column ...........20
TIREFIT ..................78
Ti re s Air Pressure ..............108
Changing .............. 73,75
Flat Changing ..............73
Jacking ................ 74,75
Pressure Warning Light .........68
SpareTire ................73
Towing ...................61 24-Hour Towing Assistance .......68
Disabled Vehicle ............87
Recreational ...............62
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome . . . 62
Trailer Towing Trailer and Tongue Weight ........61Trailer Weight
...............61
Transmission Automatic ...............28
Fluid ..................96
Turn Signals ................23
Uconnect™ Phone .............49
Uconnect™ Voice Command ........53
USBPort .................48
Voice Commands .............53
Navigation ...............54
Washers, Windshield ............23
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care .......108
Wind Buffeting ..............35
Windshield Washers ............23
Windshield Wipers .............23
INDEX
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
GETTING STARTED
• How do I install my LATCH Equipped Child Seat? pg. 14
• How do I program my Front Seat Memory? pg. 16
ELECTRONICS
• How do I know which radio I have? pg. 38
• How do I select the AUX music source? pg. 48
• How do I set the clock on my radio? pg. 39
• How do I use the Navigation feature? pg. 44
• How do I pair my cell phone via Bluetooth® with the Uconnect™ Hands-Free VoiceActivation System? pg. 49
• How do I hear the audio from my iPod® through the USB port using the radio? pg. 48
• How do I configure my Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)? pg. 57
UTILITY
• How do I know how much I can tow with my Chrysler 300? pg. 61
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
• What do I do if my TPMS warning light is blinking? pg. 68
• How do I change a flat tire? pg. 73
• How do I Jump-Start my vehicle? pg. 83
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
• Where is my Fuse Block located? pg. 104
• What type of oil do I use? pg. 96
• How often should I change my engine’s oil? pg. 99
• What should my tire pressure be set at? pg. 108
FAQ(HowTo?)
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WARNING
This guide has been prepared to help you get quickly acquainted with your new
Chrysler and to provide a convenient reference source for common questions. However, it is not a substitute for your Owner’s Manual. For complete operational instructions, maintenance procedures and important safety messages, please
consult your Owner’s Manual, Navigation /
Media Center Manuals, Multimedia
User Manual and other Warning Labels in your vehicle. Not all features shown in this guide may apply to your vehicle. For additional information on accessories
to help personalize your vehicle, visit mopar.com or your local Chrysler dealer.
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