check engine light CHRYSLER 300 2013 2.G User Guide

•Auto-On Driver Heated/Ventilated Seat & Steering
Wheel With Vehicle Start — If Equipped
When this feature is selected the driver’s heated seat and
heated steering wheel will automatically turn on when
temperatures are below 40° F (4.4° C). When tempera-
tures are above 80° F (26.7° C) the driver vented seat will
turn on. To make your selection, touch the Auto Heated
Seats soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to setting,
showing that setting has been selected. Touch the back
arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu.
Engine Off Options
After pressing the Engine Off Options soft-key the fol-
lowing settings will be available.
• Easy Exit Seat
This feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to
enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the
vehicle. To make your selection, touch the Easy Exit Seats soft-key, until a check-mark appears next to setting,
showing that setting has been selected. Touch the back
arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu.
•
Engine Off Power Delay
When this feature is selected, the power window
switches, radio, Uconnect® phone system (if equipped),
DVD video system (if equipped), power sunroof (if
equipped), and power outlets will remain active for up to
10 minutes after the ignition is cycled to OFF. Opening
either front door will cancel this feature. To change the
Engine Off Power Delay status touch the 0 seconds,
45 seconds, 5 minutes or 10 minutes soft-key. Then touch
the arrow back soft-key.
• Headlight Off Delay
When this feature is selected, the driver can choose to
have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds
when exiting the vehicle. To change the Headlight Off
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flashes when TCS is active. If the “ESC Activation/
Malfunction Indicator Light” begins to flash during ac-
celeration, ease up on the accelerator and apply as little
throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your speed and
driving to the prevailing road conditions.
NOTE:
•Each time the ignition is cycled ON, the ESC system
will be ON even if it was cycled off previously.
• The ESC system will make buzzing or clicking sounds
when it is active. This is normal; the sounds will stop
when ESC becomes inactive following the maneuver
that caused the ESC activation.
The “ESC OFF Indicator Light” indicates the
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is partially
offSynchronizing ESC
If the power supply is interrupted (battery
disconnected or discharged), the “ESC
Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” may
illuminate with the engine running. If this
should occur, turn the steering wheel completely to the
left and then to the right. The “ESC Activation/
Malfunction Indicator Light” should go out. However, if
the light remains on, have the ESC and BAS checked at
your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
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ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II
Your vehicle is equipped with a sophisticated onboard
diagnostic system called OBD II. This system monitors
the performance of the emissions, engine, and automatic
transmission control systems. When these systems are
operating properly, your vehicle will provide excellent
performance and fuel economy, as well as engine emis-
sions well within current government regulations.
If any of these systems require service, the OBD II system
will turn on the “Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL).” It
will also store diagnostic codes and other information to
assist your service technician in making repairs. Al-
though your vehicle will usually be drivable and not
need towing, see your authorized dealer for service as
soon as possible.
CAUTION!
•Prolonged driving with the MIL on could cause
further damage to the emissions control system. It
could also affect fuel economy and driveability.
The vehicle must be serviced before any emissions
tests can be performed.
• If the MIL is flashing while the engine is running,
severe catalytic converter damage and power loss
will soon occur. Immediate service is required.
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass
an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.
For states that require an Inspection and Mainte-
nance (I/M), this check verifies the “Malfunction7
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Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not on when
the engine is running, and that the OBD II system is
ready for testing.
Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II
system maynotbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace-
ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not
ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
Your vehicle has a simple ignition key-actuated test,
which you can use prior to going to the test station. To
check if your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must
do the following:
1. Cycle the ignition switch to the ON position, but do not crank or start the engine.
2. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start this test over. 3. As soon as you cycle the ignition switch to the ON
position, you will see the MIL symbol come on as part
of a normal bulb check.
4. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will happen:
• The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then
return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF
the ignition or start the engine. This means that your
vehicle’s OBD II system is not readyand you should
not proceed to the I/M station.
• The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully
illuminated until you turn OFF the ignition or start the
engine. This means that your vehicle’s OBD II system
is ready and you can proceed to the I/M station.
If your OBD II system is not ready,you should see your
authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was
recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement,
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NOTE:Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve months,
whichever comes first.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
• Check engine oil level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
• Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual
wear or damage
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission as
needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
Required Maintenance Intervals.
Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following
page for the required maintenance intervals.At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
•Change oil and filter
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregu-
lar wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator
system turns on.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required
• Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped
with dipstick
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses
and park brake
• Inspect engine cooling system protection and
hoses
• Inspect exhaust system
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or
off-road conditions
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 553

Capacities, Fluid......................... .547
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) .......................... .503
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................517
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...................96
Cargo Area Features ...................... .291
Cargo Compartment ...................... .291
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ....................452
Car Washes ............................ .526
Cellular Phone .......................... .346
Certification Label ........................ .453
Chains, Tire ............................ .428
Changing A Flat Tire ...................... .471
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .410
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .305
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............95
Checks, Safety ............................95
Child Restraint ............................72
Child Safety Locks .........................32 Clean Air Gasoline
....................... .442
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .527
Climate Control ......................... .347
Clock ................................. .342
Coin Holder ............................ .286
Cold Weather Operation ....................367
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............346
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .423
Computer, Trip/Travel ..................... .324
Connector UCI................................ .343
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ..........343
Conserving Fuel ......................... .321
Console, Floor .......................... .286
Contract, Service ......................... .563
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........517
Cooling System .......................... .514
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............516
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Fluid Capacities......................... .547
Fluid Leaks ..............................99
Fluid Level Checks ....................... .524
Automatic Transmission ..................523
Brake ............................... .520
Cooling System ........................ .514
Engine Oil ........................... .501
Transfer Case ......................... .524
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ...........548
Fog Lights ............................. .201
Folding Rear Seat ........................ .189
Forward Collision Warning ..................245
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................485
Fuel .................................. .441
Additives ............................ .444
Clean Air ............................ .442
Conserving ........................... .321
Ethanol ............................. .442
Filler Door (Gas Cap) ....................306 Gasoline
............................. .441
Gauge .............................. .306
Light ............................... .317
Materials Added ....................... .444
Methanol ............................ .442
Octane Rating ......................... .441
Requirements ......................... .441
Saver Mode .......................... .321
Specifications ......................... .548
Tank Capacity ......................... .547
Fuel, Flexible ........................... .446
Fuel Optimizer .......................... .321
Fuel Saver ............................. .321
Fuses ................................. .530
Gasoline, Clean Air ....................... .442
Gasoline (Fuel) .......................... .441
Conserving ........................... .321
Gasoline,

Reformulated .....................442
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Leaks, Fluid..............................99
Life of Tires ............................ .426
Light Bulbs ..............................99
Lights ..................................99
Airbag ................................65
Alarm .............................. .307
Anti-Lock ............................ .307
Automatic Headlights ....................198
Brake Assist Warning ....................407
Brake Warning ........................ .308
Bulb Replacement ...................... .543
Daytime Running ...................... .200
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .................202
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator .....407
Exterior ...............................99
Fog ................................ .201
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................470
Headlights ........................... .197
Headlights On Reminder ..................201 Headlights On With Wipers
................198
Headlight Switch ...................... .197
High Beam ........................... .203
High Beam Indicator .....................302
High Beam/Low Beam Select ...............203
Illuminated Entry ........................21
Instrument Cluster ..................... .197
Intensity Control ....................... .206
Interior ............................. .206
License ............................. .546
Lights On Reminder .....................201
Low Fuel ............................ .317
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........305
Map Reading ......................... .204
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ...........208
Passing ............................. .203
Reading ............................. .204
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .310
Security
Alarm (Theft Alarm) ...............307
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Service.............................. .542
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . .305
SmartBeams .......................... .199
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ...............307
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............303
Traction Control ....................... .407
Turn Signal ............................99
Vanity Mirror ..........................112
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ......302
Loading Vehicle ......................... .452
Capacities ........................... .454
Tires ............................... .414
Load Leveling System ..................... .295
Locks ..................................29
Automatic Door .........................31
Auto Unlock ...........................31
Child Protection .........................32
Door .................................29
Power Door ............................30 Low Tire Pressure System
...................431
Lubrication, Body ........................ .510
Maintenance Free Battery ....................505
Maintenance Procedures ....................500
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .552
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .......305
Manual, Service ......................... .566
Master Cylinder (Brakes) ....................520
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ...............190
Memory Seat ........................... .190
Memory Seats and Radio ....................190
Methanol .............................. .442
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... .324
Mirrors ............................... .108
Electric Powered ........................111
Electric Remote .........................111
Exterior Folding ....................... .109
Heated ...............................112
580 INDEX