ignition CHRYSLER 300 S 2012 User Guide
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3. Remove the fastener securing the spare tire.4. Remove the spare tire.
5. Remove the fastener securing the jack.
6. Remove the scissors jack and lug wrenchfrom the spare wheel as an assembly. Turn
the jack screw to the left to loosen the lug
wrench, and remove the wrench from the
jack assembly.
Preparations For Jacking
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible.Avoid icy or slippery areas.
2. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Place the shift lever into PARK.
5. Turn OFF the ignition.
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WARNING!(Continued)
• The limited-use spare tires are for emergency use only. Installation of this limited-usespare tire affects vehicle handling. With this tire, do not drive more than 60 mph
(100 km/h). Keep inflated to the cold tire inflation pressure listed on either your tire
placard or limited-use spare tire and wheel assembly. Replace (or repair) the original tire
at the first opportunity and reinstall it on your vehicle. Failure to do so could result in loss
of vehicle control.
BATTERY LOCATION
• The battery is stored under an access cover in the trunk. Remote battery posts are locatedon the right side of the engine compartment for jump-starting.
JUMP-STARTING
• If your vehicle has a discharged battery itcan be jump-started using a set of jumper
cables and a battery in another vehicle or
by using a portable battery booster pack.
• Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly so please follow the
procedures in this section carefully.
NOTE:When using a portable battery
booster pack follow the manufacturer’s
operating instructions and precautions.
Preparations for Jump-Start
• The battery is stored under an access cover in the trunk. Remote battery posts are located on the right side of the engine compartment for jump-starting.
NOTE:The remote battery posts are viewed by standing on the right side of the vehicle
looking over the fender.
• Set the parking brake, shift the automatic transmission into PARK and turn the ignition toOFF.
• Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electrical accessories.
• 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.
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WARNING!(Continued)
• Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the hood is raised. It can startanytime the ignition switch is on. You can be injured by moving fan blades.
• Remove any metal jewelry, such as watch bands or bracelets, that might make an inadvertent electrical contact. You could be severely 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.
• Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection and personal injury could result.
• Failure to follow this procedure could result in personal injury or property damage due to battery explosion.
• Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-)of the discharged battery. The
resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode and could result in personal
injury.
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE
• If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be moved out of the PARK
position, you can use the following
procedure to temporarily move the shift
lever:
• The shift lever override port is located in the storage bin to the right of shift lever.
• Firmly set the parking brake.
• Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position without starting the engine.
• Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.
• Using a screwdriver or similar tool, press and hold the override tab through the access port on the center console.
• Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position.
• The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL.
• Reinstall the override cover.
MANUAL PARK RELEASE — 8 SPEED TRANSMISSION (3.6L Engine)
• If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be moved out of the PARK position, you can use the following procedure to temporarily move the shift lever:
• Remove the console storage bin to access the Manual Park Release lever.
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Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description2 60 Amp Yellow — Front PDC Feed #1
4 60 Amp Yellow — Front PDC Feed #2 5 30 Amp Pink — Sunroof
6 40 Amp Green — Exterior Lighting #1 7 40 Amp Green — Exterior Lighting #2
8 30 Amp Pink — Interior Lighting/Washer Pump 9 30 Amp Pink — Power Locks
10 30 Amp Pink — Driver Door 11 30 Amp Pink — Passenger Door
12 — 20 Amp Yellow Cigar Lighters (Selectable)
15 40 Amp Green — HVAC Blower
18 — 20 Amp Yellow Active Dampening Module
23 — 10 Amp Red Fuel Door/Diagnostic Port
24 — 15 Amp Blue Radio Screen 25 — 10 Amp Red Tire Pressure Monitor 27 — 25 Amp Neutral Amplifier 31 — 25 Amp Neutral Power Seats
32 — 15 Amp Blue HVAC Module/Cluster 33 — 15 Amp Blue Ignition Switch/Wireless Module
34 — 10 Amp Red Steering Column Module/Clock 35 — 10 Amp Red Battery Sensor 37 — 15 Amp Blue Radio
38 — 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet
42 30 Amp Pink — Rear Defrost 43 — 25 Amp Neutral Rear Heated Seats/Steering Wheel
44 — 10 Amp Red Park Assist/Blind Spot/Camera 45 — 15 Amp Blue Cluster/Rearview Mirror/Compass
46 — 10 Amp Red Adaptive Cruise Control 47 — 10 Amp Red Adaptive Front Lighting
48 — 20 Amp Yellow Active Suspension 51 — 20 Amp Yellow Front Heated Seats
52 — 10 Amp Red Heated Cupholders/Rear Heated Seat Switches 53 — 10 Amp Red HVAC Module/In Car Temperature Sensor
58 — 10 Amp Red Airbag Module
64 — 25 Amp Neutral Rear Windows 65 — 10 Amp Red Airbag Module 67 — 15 Amp Blue Run Sense
68 — 15 Amp Blue Power Outlet Illumination/Rear Sunshade
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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