parking brake CHRYSLER 300 2019 Owner's Guide

WARNING!(Continued)
•Remove any metal jewelry such as rings, watch
bands and bracelets that could make an inadvertent
electrical contact. You could be seriously injured.
• Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your
skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is
flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or
sparks away from the battery.
1. Apply the parking brake, shift the automatic transmis- sion into PARK and cycle the ignition to OFF.
2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electrical accessories.
3. If using another vehicle to jump start the battery, park the vehicle within the jumper cables’ reach, set the
parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.
WARNING!
Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could
establish a ground connection and personal injury
could result.
Jump Starting Procedure
WARNING!
Failure to follow this jump starting procedure could
result in personal injury or property damage due to
battery explosion.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these procedures could result in
damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle
or the discharged vehicle.
NOTE: Make sure at all times that unused ends of jumper
cables are not contacting each other or either vehicle while
making connections.
Connecting The Jumper Cables
1. Connect the positive (+)end of the jumper cable to the
remote positive (+)post of the discharged vehicle.
2. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+)jumper
cable to the positive (+)post of the booster battery.
3. Connect the negative end (-)of the jumper cable to the
negative (-)post of the booster battery.
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MANUAL PARK RELEASE
WARNING!
Always secure your vehicle by fully applying the
parking brake before activating the Manual Park Re-
lease. In addition, you should be seated in the driver’s
seat with your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
activating the Manual Park Release. Activating the
Manual Park Release will allow your vehicle to roll
away if it is not secured by the parking brake, or by
proper connection to a tow vehicle. Activating the
Manual Park Release on an unsecured vehicle could
lead to serious injury or death for those in or around
the vehicle.
In order to move the vehicle in cases where the transmis-
sion will not shift out of PARK (such as a dead battery), a
Manual Park Release is available.
Follow these steps to use the Manual Park Release:
1. Firmly apply the parking brake. 2. Remove the console storage bin to access the Manual
Park Release lever.
3. Using a small screwdriver or similar tool, fish the tether strap up through the opening in the console base.
4. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.
Manual Park Release Lever Location
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5. Insert the screwdriver into the slot in the center of thelever, and disengage the lever locking tab by pushing it
to the right.
6. While holding the locking tab in the disengaged posi- tion, pull the tether strap to rotate the lever up and
rearward, until it locks in place in the vertical position.
The vehicle is now out of PARK and can be moved.
Release the parking brake only when the vehicle is
securely connected to a tow vehicle. To Reset The Manual Park Release:
1. Push the latch (at the base of the lever, on the rear side)
rearward (away from the lever) to unlatch the lever.
2. Rotate the Manual Park Release lever forward and down, to its original position, until the locking tab snaps
into place to secure the lever.
3. Pull up gently on the tether strap to confirm that the lever is locked in its stowed position.
4. Tuck the tether strap into the base of the console. Reinstall the console storage bin.
Locking Tab Location
Tether Strap Location
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CAUTION!
Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush,
metal polishes or oven cleaner. These products may
damage the wheel’s protective finish. Such damage is
not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Only car wash soap, Mopar Wheel Cleaner or equiva-
lent is recommended.
NOTE: If you intend parking or storing your vehicle for an
extended period after cleaning the wheels with wheel
cleaner, drive your vehicle and apply the brakes to remove
the water droplets from the brake components. This activ-
ity will remove the red rust on the brake rotors and prevent
vehicle vibration when braking.
Dark Vapor Chrome, Black Satin Chrome, or Low Gloss
Clear Coat Wheels
CAUTION!
If your vehicle is equipped with these specialty
wheels, DO NOT USE wheel cleaners, abrasives, or
polishing compounds. They will permanently damage
this finish and such damage is not covered by the New
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CAUTION! (Continued)
Vehicle Limited Warranty. HAND WASH ONLY US-
ING MILD SOAP AND WATER WITH A SOFT
CLOTH. Used on a regular basis; this is all that is
required to maintain this finish.
Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
Use of traction devices require sufficient tire-to-body clear-
ance. Follow these recommendations to guard against
damage.
•Traction device must be of proper size for the tire, as
recommended by the traction device manufacturer.
• Install on Rear Tires Only.
• Due to limited clearance for a Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
vehicle, on P215/65R17, and P225/60R18 tires with a
Peerless Chain Super Z6 low profile traction device or
equivalent is recommended.
• Due to limited clearance for an All Wheel Drive (AWD)
vehicle, P235/55R19, 235/55R19 tires with the use of a
traction device that meets the SAE type “Class S”
specification is recommended.
394 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).................146
Anti-Lock Warning Light .....................139
Apple CarPlay ........................... .462
Arming System Security Alarm ...........................35
Assist, Hill Start .......................... .153
Audio Systems (Radio) ...................... .421
Auto Down Power Windows ...................88
Automatic Door Locks .....................42, 43
Automatic Headlights ........................68
Automatic High Beams .......................67
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ............84
Automatic Transmission ..................... .230
Adding Fluid .....................372, 415, 417
Fluid And Filter Change ...................372
Fluid Change .......................... .372
Fluid Level Check ....................... .371
Fluid Type ...................... .371, 415, 417
Special Additives ........................ .371
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode .....42, 236
Autostick Operation ............................. .237
Auto Up Power Windows .....................88
AUXCord .............................. .447
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) .........113AW D
Towing ............................... .338
Axle Fluid ........................... .415, 417
Axle Lubrication ....................... .415, 417
Back-Up ................................ .279
Battery .............................. .133, 351
Charging System Light ....................133
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ................23
Location .............................. .351
Belts, Seat ............................... .213
Beverage Holder Cooled (Cupholder) ............111
Beverage Holder Heated (Cupholder) ............111
Body Mechanism Lubrication ..................359
B-Pillar Location .......................... .379
Brake Assist System ........................ .147
Brake

Control System ....................... .147
Brake Fluid ....................... .369, 415, 417
Brake System ......................... .369, 405
Fluid Check ..................... .369, 415, 417
Master Cylinder ........................ .369
Parking .............................. .226
Warning Light ...................... .131, 405
Brake/Transmission Interlock ..................230
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ..........225
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Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)...........407, 408, 415
Oil Change Indicator ....................... .124
Reset ................................ .124
Oil, Engine ........................... .353, 415
Capacity .............................. .414
Change Interval ........................ .353
Checking ............................. .350
Dipstick .............................. .350
Disposal .............................. .355
Filter ............................. .355, 415
Filter Disposal .......................... .355
Identification Logo ...................... .353
Materials Added To ...................... .354
Pressure Warning Light ....................134
Recommendation .....................353, 414
Synthetic ............................. .354
Viscosity ....................... .353, 354, 414
Oil Filter, Change ......................... .355
Oil Filter, Selection ......................... .355
Oil Pressure Light ......................... .134
Onboard Diagnostic System ...................142
Operating Precautions ...................... .142
Operator Manual Owner’s Manual .......................5,470
Outside Rearview Mirrors .....................61 Overheating, Engine
....................... .332
Owner ’s Manual (Operator Manual) ...............5
Paddle Shifters ........................... .237
Paddle Shift Mode ......................... .237
Paint Care ............................... .398
Panic Alarm ...............................22
Parking Brake ............................ .226
ParkSense System, Rear ..................... .264
Passive Entry ..............................39
Personalized Main Menu .....................421
Pets ................................... .212
Pinch Protection ............................
93
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ...........379
Power Brakes ............................... .405
Deck Lid Release .........................95
Distribution Center (Fuses) ..................316
Door Locks ..............................38
Mirrors ................................62
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ............113
Seats ..................................46
Steering .............................. .239
Sunroof ................................90
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column ..............58
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INDEX 481