ESP CHRYSLER 300 C 2009 1.G Repair Manual

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.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 457
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Cavity Car-
tridge
FuseMini-
FuseDescription
28 — 10 Amp
RedIgnition Run
29 — 5 Amp
OrangeAdaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) - If Equipped/
Cluster/Electronic Stability
Program (ESP) - If
Equipped/Powertrain
Control Module (PCM)/
STOP LIGHT Switch
30 — 10 Amp
RedDoor Modules/Power
Mirrors/Steering Control
Module (SCM)
31 — — —
32 — — —
33 — — —
34 — — —Cavity Car-
tridge
FuseMini-
FuseDescription
35 — 5 Amp
OrangeAntenna Module - If
Equipped/Power Mirrors/
Rain Sensor - If Equipped
36 — 20 Amp
YellowHands-Free Phone - If
Equipped/Video Monitor -
If Equipped/Radio
37 — 15 Amp
BlueTransmission
38 — 10 Amp
RedAnalog Clock/Cargo
Light/Satellite Receiver
(SDARS) Video - If
Equipped/Vehicle Infor-
mation Module - If
Equipped
39 — 10 Amp
RedHeated Mirrors - If
Equipped
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Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech
Impaired (TDD/TTY)
To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the
manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni-
cation 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.
Service Contract
You may have purchased a service contract for a vehicle
to help protect you from the high cost of unexpected
repairs after the manufacturer’s New Vehicle Limited
Warranty expires. The manufacturer stands behind only
the manufacturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a
manufacturer’s service contract, you will receive Plan
Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail
within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date. If youhave any questions about the service contract, call the
manufacturer’s Service Contract National Customer Hot-
line at 1-800-521-9922.
The manufacturer will not stand behind any service con-
tract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract. It is not
responsible for any service contract other than the manu-
facturer’s service contract. If you purchased a service con-
tract that is not a manufacturer’s service contract, and you
require service after the manufacturer’s New Vehicle Lim-
ited Warranty expires, please refer to the contract docu-
ments, and contact the person listed in those documents.
We appreciate that you have made a major investment
when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer
has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and
training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with
the ownership experience. You’ll be pleased with their
sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related
concerns.
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Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart
significantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices, and differences in road charac-
teristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
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Data Recorder, Event...................... 66
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights........... 146
Daytime Running Lights................... 143
Dealer Service.......................... 433
Deck Lid, Emergency Release................ 43
Deck Lid, Power Release................... 42
Defroster, Rear Window................... 201
Defroster, Windshield................81,299,305
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 147
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 430
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 145
Dipsticks
Oil (Engine).......................433,434
Power Steering........................ 338
Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 421
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 449
Engine Oil........................... 436
Door Locks............................. 29Door Locks, Automatic.................... 31
Door Opener, Garage..................... 185
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 334
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water.............................. 335
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System™).... 293
Electric Rear Window Defrost............... 201
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 93
Electrical Power Outlets................... 194
Electronic Brake Control System............. 343
Anti-Lock Brake System................. 343
Brake Assist System.................... 344
Electronic Stability Program............... 344
Traction Control System................. 343
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses).... 459
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)....154,157
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 344
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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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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
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