air conditioning CHRYSLER 300 2014 2.G User Guide

Automatic Operation
• Press the AUTO button.
• Select the desired temperature by pressing the Temperature Control buttons.
• The system will maintain the set temperature automatically.
Air Conditioning (A/C)
• If the air conditioning button is pressed while in the AUTO mode, the system will enter manualmode with the air conditioning on.
Air Recirculation
• Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation.
• For window defogging, turn the recirculation button off.
• If the recirculation button is pressed while in the AUTO mode, the indicator light may flashthree times to indicate the cabin air is being controlled automatically.
Heated Mirrors
• The mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated whenever you turn on therear window defroster.
BLIND SPOT MONITORING
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system uses two radar-based sensors, located inside the rear
bumper fascia, to detect Highway licensable vehicles (automobiles, trucks, motorcycles etc.) that
enter the blind spot zones from the rear/front/side of the vehicle.
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system warning light, located in the outside mirrors, will
illuminate if a vehicle moves into a blind spot zone.
The BSM system can also be configured to sound an audible (chime) alert and mute the radio to
notify you of objects that have entered the detection zones.
Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
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Maintenance Chart
Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)
20,00030,000
40,000 50,000
60,000 70,000
80,000 90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000 130,000
140,000 150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000 96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000 224,000
240,000
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV joints. X X X X X
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals, and replace if necessary. X X X X X X X
Inspect the rear axle fluid. Inspect the front axle fluid (All Wheel Drive Only). X X X X
Inspect the brake linings, replace as necessary. X X X X X X X
Adjust park brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes. X X X X X X X
Inspect transfer case fluid (All Wheel Drive Only). X X X
Inspect the transfer case fluid. Change the transfer case fluid; if using your
vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or frequent trailer
towing. (All Wheel Drive Only). XX
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air filter. X X X X X
Replace cabin/air conditioning filter. X X X X X X X
Replace spark plugs (3.6L engine).** X
Replace spark plugs (5.7L engine).** X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km)
whichever comes first. XX
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if using your vehicle for any of
the following: police, taxi, fleet, off-road, or frequent trailer towing (five-speed
only). X
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SRT Maintenance Chart
Miles:
6,000
12,000
18,000
24,000
30,000
36,000
42,000
48,000
54,000
60,000
66,000
72,000
78,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78
Or Kilometers:
10,000
20,000 30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000 70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000 130,000
Change the engine oil and engine oil filter. X X XXXXX X X X X X X
Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
scheduled maintenance. XXXXXXX X X X X X X
If using your vehicle for any of the following: dusty or off-road conditions.
Inspect the engine air cleaner filter; replace if necessary. XX X X
X
Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary. X X X XXX
Inspect the CV joints. X X X XXX
Inspect the exhaust system. X X X XXX
Adjust the parking brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes. XX
Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter if using your vehicle for any of
the following: police, taxi, fleet or frequent trailer towing. X
Change the rear axle fluid if using your vehicle for any of the following: police,
taxi, fleet or frequent trailer towing. X
Inspect the rear axle fluid. XX X X
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and boot seals, for cracks or leaks and all
parts for damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary. XX X X X X
Replace the engine air cleaner. XX
Replace the air conditioning filter. X X X XXXNOTE:
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 120 months if not done at 150,000 miles (240,000 km).
Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for complete maintenance schedule.
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FUSES
Front Power Distribution Center (Fuses)
The Front Power Distribution Center (fuses) is located in the engine compartment on the right
hand side near the Washer Fluid Reservoir. This module contains fuses and relays.
Front Power Distribution Center
Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-FuseDescription
1 – – Fuse–Spare
2 40 Amp Green – Radiator Fan #1
3 50 Amp Red – Power Steering #1
4 30 Amp Pink – Starter
5 40 Amp Green – Anti-Lock Brakes
6 25 Amp Clear – Anti-Lock Brakes
7 – – Fuse–Spare
8 – – Fuse–Spare
9 – 20 Amp Yellow All-Wheel Drive Module –
If Equipped
10 –5 Amp Tan Security
11 – 20 Amp Yellow Horns
12 –10 Amp Red Air Conditioning Clutch
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