warning light CHRYSLER 300 C 2009 1.G Workshop Manual

•Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter
operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install ONLY
the correct type thermostat. Other designs may result in
unsatisfactory engine coolant (antifreeze) performance,
poor gas mileage, and increased emissions.
Brake System
In order to assure brake system performance, all brake
system components should be inspected periodically.
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” in Section 8 for
proper maintenance intervals.
WARNING!
Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and
possibly an accident. Driving with your foot resting
or riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally
high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear, and
possible brake damage. You wouldn’t have your full
braking capacity in an emergency.
Master Cylinder - Brake Fluid Level Check
Check the fluid level in the master cylinder immediately
if the brake system warning light indicates system fail-
ure.
Check the fluid level in the master cylinder when per-
forming underhood services.
Clean the top of the master cylinder area before removing
the cap. Add fluid to bring the level up to the top of the
“FULL” mark on the side of the master cylinder reservoir.
Add enough fluid to bring the level up to the require-
ments described on the brake fluid reservoir. With disc
brakes, fluid level can be expected to fall as the brake
pads wear. However, low fluid level may be caused by a
leak and a checkup may be needed.
Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid. Re-
fer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in this
section for the correct fluid type.
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Interior Trim should be cleaned starting with a damp
cloth, or MOPARSatin Select. Do not use harsh cleaners
or Armorall. Use MOPARTotal Clean to clean vinyl
upholstery.
MOPARTotal Clean is specifically recommended for
leather upholstery.
Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular
cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt
can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery
and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth.
Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft cloth
and MOPARTotal Clean or equivalent. Care should be
taken to avoid soaking your leather upholstery with any
liquid. Please do not use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids,
solvents, detergents, or ammonia-based cleaners to clean
your leather upholstery. Application of a leather condi-
tioner is not required to maintain the original condition.WARNING!
Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes.
Many are potentially flammable, and if used in
closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.
Cleaning Headlights
Your vehicle has plastic headlights that are lighter and
less susceptible to stone breakage than glass headlights.
Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore
different lens cleaning procedures must be followed.
To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and
reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To
remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol-
lowed by rinsing.
Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steel
wool or other aggressive material to clean the lenses.
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CAUTION!
Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil
contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the
bulb comes in contact with an oily surface, clean the
bulb with rubbing alcohol.
Low Beam Headlight, High Beam Headlight, and
Park/Turn Light – 300C
High Intensity Discharge Headlights (HID) — If
Equipped
The headlights are a type of high voltage discharge tube.
High voltage can remain in the circuit even with the
headlight switch off and the key removed.Because of
this, you should not attempt to service a headlight bulb
yourself. If a headlight bulb fails, take your vehicle to
an authorized dealer for service.
WARNING!
A transient high tension occurs at the bulb sockets of
HID headlights when the headlight switch is turned
ON. It may cause serious electrical shock or electro-
cution if not serviced properly. See your authorized
dealer for service.
NOTE:On vehicles equipped with HID Headlights,
when the headlights are turned on, there is a blue hue to
the lights. This diminishes and becomes more white after
approximately 10 seconds, as the system charges.
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About Your Brakes....................... 339
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).............. 341
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . 157
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 447
Adding Fuel........................... 384
Adding Washer Fluid..................... 442
Additives, Fuel......................... 382
Adjustable Pedals....................... 152
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 437
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 440
Air Conditioning.....................298,300
Air Conditioning Controls................. 298
Air Conditioning Filter.................307,441
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 308
Air Conditioning Refrigerant............... 440
Air Conditioning System..........298,300,301,440
Air Pressure, Tires....................218,358
Airbag................................ 54
Airbag Deployment.....................60,64Airbag Light.....................61,66,80,213
Airbag Maintenance....................... 65
Airbag, Side..........................55,62
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain).............55,62
Alarm, Panic............................ 24
Alarm (Security Alarm).................18,217
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............... 18
All Wheel Drive (AWD)................333,454
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 288
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........446,447,479
Disposal............................ 449
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............341,343
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 213
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)........ 18
Anti-Theft System....................... 217
Appearance Care........................ 454
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm)......... 18
Assistance Towing....................... 108
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Brake Fluid............................ 482
Brake, Parking.......................... 339
Brake System........................... 451
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................... 341
Fluid Check.......................451,482
Master Cylinder....................... 451
Parking............................. 339
Warning Light........................ 214
Brakes............................... 451
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 321
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 78
Brightness, Interior Lights.................. 146
Bulb Replacement.....................467,469
Bulbs, Light..........................81,467
Calibration, Compass..................... 233
Capacities, Fluid........................ 479
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 384Oil (Engine).......................435,436
Power Steering........................ 338
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 448
Car Washes............................ 455
Carbon Monoxide Warning...............79,383
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................... 387
Cellular Phone........................94,297
Certification Label....................... 387
Chains, Tire............................ 366
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 406
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 350
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)............... 431
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety............. 78
Checks, Safety........................... 78
Child Restraint....................68,70,73,75
Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............72,73
Child Safety Locks........................ 35
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 380
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Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light...... 218
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 221
Emergency Deck Lid Release................ 43
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............... 420
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 404
Jacking............................. 406
Jump Starting......................... 417
Overheating.......................... 405
Towing............................. 421
Emergency Trunk Release................... 43
Emission Control System Maintenance......431,484
Engine..........................427,428,429
Air Cleaner.......................... 437
Block Heater......................... 318
Break-In Recommendations................ 78
Checking Oil Level..................433,434
Compartment...................427,428,429
Coolant (Antifreeze).................445,481Cooling............................. 445
Exhaust Gas Caution..................79,383
Fails to Start.......................... 316
Flooded, Starting...................... 316
Fuel Requirements..................... 379
Jump Starting......................... 417
Multi-Displacement..................... 339
Oil ...........................433,479,481
Oil Change Interval............... 211,227,434
Oil Filler Cap......................435,436
Oil Filter............................ 437
Oil Filter Disposal...................... 436
Oil Selection.......................435,479
Oil Synthetic......................... 436
Overheating.......................... 405
Starting............................. 313
Temperature Gauge..................... 215
Engine Oil Viscosity...................435,436
Enhanced Accident Response Feature.......... 65
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Entry System, Illuminated.................. 20
Ethanol............................... 381
Event Data Recorder...................... 66
Exhaust Gas Caution................79,383,443
Exhaust System.......................79,443
Exterior Folding Mirrors................... 91
Exterior Lighting........................ 139
Exterior Lights.......................... 81
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 437
Air Conditioning....................307,441
Engine Oil........................437,481
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 436
Flashers
Hazard Warning....................... 404
Turn Signal......................81,144,210
Flash-To-Pass........................... 145
Flat Tire Changing....................... 406Flooded Engine Starting................... 316
Floor Console.......................... 198
Fluid, Brake........................... 482
Fluid Capacities......................... 479
Fluid Leaks............................. 81
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission................. 452
Brake............................... 451
Cooling System....................... 445
Engine Oil........................433,434
Power Steering........................ 338
Transfer Case......................... 454
Fluids................................ 481
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 481
Fog Lights..........................143,210
Folding Rear Seat........................ 133
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 420
Fuel................................. 379
Adding............................. 384
518 INDEX

Hands-Free Phone (UConnect) .............. 94
Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water........................ 335
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 404
Head Restraints......................... 130
Headlight Washers....................... 442
Headlights............................ 471
Automatic........................... 140
Bulb Replacement...................... 469
Cleaning............................ 457
Delay.............................. 142
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 145
Lights On Reminder.................... 143
On With Wipers....................141,148
Passing............................. 145
Switch.............................. 139
Time Delay.......................... 142
Washers............................. 442Heated Mirrors.......................... 93
Heated Seats........................... 131
Heater............................... 298
Heater, Engine Block..................... 318
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 145
Hitches
Trailer Towing........................ 392
Holder, Coin........................... 198
Holder, Cup........................... 197
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 185
Hood Release.......................... 138
Ignition............................... 14
Key ...............................12,14
Ignition Key Removal..................... 14
Illuminated Entry........................ 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)................... 15
Infant Restraint........................68,69
Inflation Pressure Tires.................... 218
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Lights..............................81,139
Airbag........................61,66,80,213
Anti-Lock........................... 213
Automatic Headlights................... 140
Brake Assist Warning................... 347
Brake Warning........................ 214
Bulb Replacement...................467,469
Courtesy/Reading...................145,184
Cruise.............................. 210
Daytime Running...................... 143
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.............144,145
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . . 347
Electronic Throttle Control Warning......... 218
Engine Temperature Warning.............. 212
Exterior.............................. 81
Fog .............................143,210
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 404
Headlight Switch...................... 139
Headlights........................139,471Headlights On Reminder................. 143
Headlights On With Wipers............141,148
High Beam........................145,217
High Beam Indicator.................... 217
High Beam/Low Beam Select............. 145
Illuminated Entry....................... 20
Instrument Cluster..................139,210
Intensity Control....................... 146
Interior..........................146,184
License............................. 478
Lights On Reminder.................... 143
Low Fuel............................ 210
LowTire ............................ 218
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 220
Map Reading......................145,184
Oil Pressure.......................... 221
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness).......... 146
Passing............................. 145
Reading..........................145,184
522 INDEX

Seat Belt Reminder..................... 217
Service...........................467,469
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 220
SmartBeams.......................... 141
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)........218,369
Traction Control....................... 347
Turn Signal......................81,144,210
Vanity Mirror.......................... 94
Voltage............................. 220
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 210
Load Leveling System.................... 202
Loading Vehicle......................387,388
Capacities........................... 388
Tires ............................... 353
Locks................................. 29
Auto Unlock.......................... 32
Automatic Door........................ 31
Child Protection........................ 35
Door................................ 29Power Door........................... 30
Low Tire Pressure System.................. 369
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH)............................72,73
Lubrication, Body....................... 441
Lumbar Support........................ 130
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 438
Maintenance, General..................... 433
Maintenance Procedures................... 433
Maintenance Schedule.................... 484
Maintenance, Sunroof..................... 194
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 220,431
Manual, Service......................... 507
Map/Reading Lights..................145,184
Master Cylinder (Brakes).................. 451
Memory Feature (Memory Seat)............. 134
Memory Seat........................... 134
Memory Seats and Radio.................. 134
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