ignition CHRYSLER 300 SRT 2005 1.G Manual PDF

Cooling System
WARNING!
•When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis-
connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition
switch to the OFF position. The fan is temperature
controlled and can start at any time the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
•You or others can be badly burned by hot coolant
or steam from your radiator. If you see or hear
steam coming from under the hood, don’t open
the hood until the radiator has had time to cool.
Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap
when the radiator is hot.
Coolant Checks
Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12
months (before the onset of freezing weather, where
applicable). If coolant is dirty or rusty in appearance, the
system should be drained, flushed and refilled with fresh
coolant. Check the front of the A/C condenser for anyaccumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently
spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the
face of the condenser.
Check the coolant recovery bottle tubing for brittle rubber,
cracking, tears, cuts and tightness of the connection at the
bottle and radiator. Inspect the entire system for leaks.
With the engine at normal operating temperature (but
not running), check the cooling system pressure cap for
proper vacuum sealing by draining a small amount of
coolant from the radiator drain cock. If the cap is sealing
properly, the engine coolant (antifreeze) will begin to
drain from the coolant recovery bottle. DO NOT RE-
MOVE THE COOLANT PRESSURE CAP WHEN THE
COOLING SYSTEM IS HOT.
Cooling System — Drain, Flush and Refill
At the intervals shown on the Maintenance Schedules,
the system should be drained, flushed and refilled.
If the solution is dirty or contains a considerable amount
of sediment, clean and flush with a reliable cooling
system cleaner. Follow with a thorough rinsing to remove
all deposits and chemicals. Properly dispose of old
antifreeze solution.
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Cavity Fuse Circuits
3— —
4 20 Amp Yel-
lowHorn
5 25 Amp Clear Headlamp Washer
6 15 Amp Dk.
BlueFront Control Module (FCM)
7 20 Amp Yel-
lowFog Lamp
8 15 Amp Dk.
BluePark Lamp
9 15 Amp Dk.
BlueNon ABS Brakes
10 5 Amp Or-
angeStarter
11 15 Amp Dk.
BlueAuto Shutdown/Powertrain
Control Module (PCM)
12 — —
13 — —
14 20 Amp Yel-
lowPowertrain Control Module
15 25 Amp Clear Injectors, Ignition CoilsCavity Fuse Circuits
16 20 Amp Yel-
lowPowertrain Control Module
17 30 Amp Pink Antilock Brake System (ABS)
Valves
18 30 Amp Pink Windshield Wiper/Washer
19 50 Amp Red Radiator Fan
20 20 Amp Lt.
BlueStarter
21 50 Amp Red ABS Pump Motor
22 40 Amp
GreenRadiator Fan High/Low
23 50 Amp Red High Intensity Lighting
24 60 Amp Yel-
lowRadiator Fan
25 30 Amp Pink Lighting Left High Beam/
Right Low Beam
26 — —
27 30 Amp Pink Lighting Left Low Beam/
Right High Beam
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Rear Power Distribution Center
There is also a power distribution center located in the
trunk under the spare tire access panel. This center
contains fuses and relays.CAUTION!
•When installing the Power Distribution Center
cover, it is important to ensure the cover is prop-
erly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so
may allow water to get into the Power Distribu-
tion Center, and possibly result in a electrical
system failure.
•When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to
use only a fuse having the correct amperage
rating. The use of a fuse with a rating other than
indicated may result in a dangerous electrical
system overload. If a properly rated fuse contin-
ues to blow, it indicates a problem in the circuit
that must be corrected.
Rear Power Distribution Center Fuses
Cavity Fuse Circuits
1 60 Amp Clear Ignition Off Draw
2 40 Amp Green Battery
3— —
Rear Power Distribution Center
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Cavity Fuse Circuits
4 40 Amp Green Battery
5 30 Amp Pink Heated Seat/Steering
Column
6 20 Amp Yellow Fuel Pump
7— —
8 15 Amp Dk.
BlueIgnition Start/Run - Start
9 20 Amp Yellow Console Power Outlet
10 10 Amp Red Rear Fog Lamp — If
Equipped
11 25 Amp
C/BRKRMemory Module/Door
Locks
12 25 Amp
C/BRKRPassenger Power Seat
13 30 Amp
C/BRKRDoor Module Run/Acc/
Delay
14 10 Amp Red Sentry Key/Remote Key-
less Entry/Cluster
15 — —
16 — —
17 — —Cavity Fuse Circuits
18 20 Amp Yellow Selectable Power Outlet
19 10 Amp Red Stop Lamp
20 — —
21 — —
22 — —
23 — —
24 — —
25 — —
26 — —
27 10 Amp Red Airbag/Occupant Classi-
fication Module
28 10 Amp Red Curtain Airbag - if
equipped
29 5 Amp Orange Sentry Key/Remote Key-
less Entry/Powertrain
Control Module Ignition
Feed
30 10 Amp Red Steering Column
Module/Power Mirrors
31 — —
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Cavity Fuse Circuits
32 — —
33 — —
34 — —
35 5 Amp Orange Power Antenna/Garage
Door Opener/Ignition
Delay
36 20 Amp Yellow Radio/Navigation
37 15 Amp Dk.
BlueTransmission
38 5 Amp Orange Analog Clock/Garage
Door Opener
39 10 Amp Red Heated Mirror
40 5 Amp Orange Power Mirror
41 10 Amp Red Climate Control Module/
Headlamp Leveling — if
equipped/Rear Park As-
sist
42 30 Amp Pink Automatic Temperature
Control (ATC) Blower
Motor
43 30 Amp Pink Rear DefrosterCavity Fuse Circuits
44 20 Amp Lt.
BlueAudio Amplifier
VEHICLE STORAGE
If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21
days you may want to take steps to protect your battery.
You may:
•Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
•Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of
service (i.e. vacation) for two weeks or more, run the
air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes
in the fresh air and high blower setting. This will
insure adequate system lubrication to minimize the
possibility of compressor damage when the system is
started again.
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Hoses............................256,259
Ignition
Key ................................ 11
Illuminated Entry....................... 15
Immobilizer............................ 12
Infant Restraint......................... 49
Information Center, Vehicle............... 140
Instrument Cluster...................133,134
Instrument Panel and Controls............. 132
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............ 263
Interior Appearance Care................. 262
Interior Fuses.......................... 264
Interior Lights.......................... 97
Intermittent Wipers..................... 104
Introduction............................ 4
Jump Starting......................... 229
Key, Programming....................... 14
Key, Replacement....................... 13
Key, Sentry............................ 12
Key-In Reminder........................ 12Keyless Entry System..................... 19
Keys................................. 11
Knee Bolster........................... 35
Lap/Shoulder Belts...................... 29
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren)..... 53
Latch Plate............................ 30
Latches
Hood............................... 95
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 214
Lights..............................58,97
Airbag.......................40,47,57,135
Anti-Lock........................... 135
Automatic Headlights.................. 100
Brake Warning....................... 136
Bulb Replacement..................... 269
Courtesy/Reading..................... 97
Daytime Running..................... 100
Dimmer Switch, Headlight............99,101
Engine Temperature Warning............ 135
Fog .............................101,134
Hazard Warning Flasher................ 224
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