CHRYSLER 300 SRT 2009 1.G Owners Manual

Latches................................ 78
Hood............................... 132
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 367
Leaks, Fluid............................ 78
Life of Tires............................ 351
Light Bulbs..........................78,432
Lights..............................78,134
Airbag........................59,63,77,207
Anti-Lock.........................206,331
Automatic Headlights................... 135
Brake Assist Warning................... 337
Brake Warning.....................207,329
Bulb Replacement...................432,433
Courtesy/Reading...................140,180
Cruise.............................. 205
Daytime Running...................... 137
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.............138,139
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . . 337
Electronic Throttle Control Warning......... 211Engine Temperature Warning.............. 206
Exterior.............................. 78
Fog .............................138,205
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 378
Headlight Switch...................... 134
Headlights........................134,433
Headlights On Reminder................. 137
Headlights On With Wipers............135,143
High Beam........................139,210
High Beam Indicator.................... 210
Illuminated Entry....................... 20
Instrument Cluster..................134,205
Intensity Control....................... 141
Interior..........................140,180
License............................. 437
Lights On Reminder.................... 137
Low Fuel............................ 205
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 213
Map Reading......................140,180
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Oil Pressure.......................... 214
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness).......... 141
Passing............................. 139
Reading..........................140,180
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 210
Service...........................432,433
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . 213
SmartBeams.......................... 135
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)........ 211,356
Traction Control....................... 337
Turn Signal...................78,138,139,205
Vanity Mirror.......................... 87
Voltage............................. 213
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 205
Loading Vehicle......................373,375
Capacities........................... 375
Tires ............................... 343
Locks................................. 27
Auto Unlock.......................... 30Automatic Door........................ 29
Child Protection........................ 33
Door................................ 27
Power Door........................... 28
Low Tire Pressure System.................. 356
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH)............................69,70
Lubrication, Body....................... 407
Lumbar Support........................ 124
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 404
Maintenance, General..................... 399
Maintenance Procedures................... 399
Maintenance Schedule.................... 442
Maintenance, Sunroof..................... 190
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 213,397
Manual, Service......................... 465
Map/Reading Lights..................140,180
Master Cylinder (Brakes).................. 417
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Memory Feature (Memory Seat)............. 128
Memory Seat........................... 128
Memory Seats and Radio.................. 128
Methanol............................. 367
Mini-Trip Computer...................... 220
Mirrors................................ 84
Automatic Dimming..................... 84
Electric Powered....................... 86
Electric Remote........................ 86
Exterior Folding........................ 85
Heated.............................. 87
Outside.............................. 85
Vanity............................... 87
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 356
Mopar Parts.........................399,464
MTBE/ETBE........................... 367
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 138New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 75
Occupant Restraints....................... 41
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)............367,439
Odometer............................. 210
Trip ................................ 210
Oil, Engine.........................400,439
Capacity............................ 438
Change Interval....................... 400
Checking............................ 400
Dipstick............................. 400
Disposal............................ 402
Filter............................402,439
Filter Disposal........................ 402
Materials Added to..................... 402
Recommendation...................400,438
Synthetic............................ 402
Viscosity..........................401,438
Oil Filter, Change........................ 402
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Oil Filter, Selection....................... 402
Onboard Diagnostic System..............396,397
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ........... 181
Operating Precautions.................... 396
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual)............ 4
Outside Rearview Mirrors.................. 85
Overhead Console....................... 180
Overheating, Engine...................... 379
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual).........4,465
Paint Care............................. 419
Panic Alarm............................ 22
Park Sense System, Rear................... 175
Parking Brake.......................... 327
Passing Light........................... 139
Pedals, Adjustable....................... 147
Personal Settings........................ 230
Pets.................................. 75
Phone, Cellular.......................... 88Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect) .............. 88
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 343
Power
Brakes.............................. 329
Deck Lid Release....................... 39
Distribution Center (Fuses)............... 427
Door Locks........................... 28
Mirrors.............................. 86
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).......... 190
Seats............................... 122
Steering............................. 326
Sunroof............................. 187
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column........... 146
Windows............................. 35
Power Steering Fluid..................... 440
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 51
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................. 48
Programmable Electronic Features............ 230
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Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 20
Radial Ply Tires......................... 350
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap).......... 414
Radio Operation........................ 293
Radio Remote Controls.................... 291
Radio, Satellite.......................281,287
Rain Sensitive Wiper System................ 144
Rear Cupholder......................... 193
Rear Park Sense System................... 175
Rear Seat, Folding....................... 127
Rear Window Defroster................... 197
Rear Window Features.................... 197
Reclining Front Seats..................... 123
Recorder, Event Data...................... 64
Recreational Towing...................... 375
Reformulated Gasoline.................... 367
Refrigerant............................ 406Release, Hood.......................... 132
Reminder, Lights On..................... 137
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 49
Remote Control
Starting System........................ 25
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 291
Remote Starting System.................... 25
Remote Trunk Release..................... 39
Replacement Bulbs....................... 432
Replacement Keys........................ 16
Replacement Parts....................... 399
Replacement Tires....................... 352
Reporting Safety Defects................... 464
Restraint, Head......................... 125
Restraints, Child......................... 66
Restraints, Occupant...................... 41
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck................ 389
Rotation, Tires.......................... 355
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Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 77
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 78
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 464
Safety, Exhaust Gas....................... 76
Safety Information, Tire................... 338
Safety Tips............................. 76
Satellite Radio.......................281,287
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 282
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 442
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 424
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 49
Seat Belts..........................41,42,77
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 47
And Pregnant Women................... 51
Child Restraint...................66,67,68,72
Extender............................. 51
Front Seat..........................42,43
Inspection............................ 77
Operating Instructions................... 43Pretensioners.......................... 48
Rear Seat............................. 42
Reminder............................ 210
Untwisting Procedure.................... 48
Seats................................. 122
Adjustment.......................... 122
Easy Entry........................... 131
Head Restraints....................... 125
Heated............................. 126
Height Adjustment..................... 122
Lumbar Support....................... 124
Memory............................. 128
Power.............................. 122
Rear Folding......................... 127
Reclining............................ 123
Seatback Release....................... 127
Tilting.............................. 122
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............18,211
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)..........412,439
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Selection of Oil......................... 400
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................... 15
Sentry Key Programming................... 17
Sentry Key Replacement................... 16
Service Assistance....................... 461
Service Contract......................... 463
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator).................... 213
Service Manuals........................ 465
Setting the Clock.............235,237,252,256,265
Settings, Personal........................ 230
Shifting............................... 313
Automatic Transmission...............313,317
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage.............. 47
Shoulder Belts........................... 42
Side Airbag...........................53,59
Side Curtain (Window Airbag)............... 53
Side View Mirror Adjustment................ 85
Signals, Turn......................78,139,205Sirius Backseat TV™..................... 287
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 323
SmartBeams........................... 135
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 353
Snow Tires............................ 355
Sound System
Kicker.............................. 286
Spark Plugs............................ 439
Specifications
Fuel (Gasoline)........................ 439
Oil ................................ 439
Speed Control (Cruise Control)...........148,152
Speedometer........................... 205
Starting.............................25,307
Emergency (Jump Starting)............... 385
Engine Fails to Start.................... 311
Remote.............................. 25
Starting and Operating.................... 307
Starting Procedures...................... 307
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Steering
Column Controls...................... 138
Power.............................. 326
Tilt Column.......................... 146
Wheel, Tilt........................... 146
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls.............................. 291
Storage............................194,431
Storage, Vehicle......................300,431
Storing Your Vehicle...................... 431
Stuck, Freeing.......................... 389
Sun Roof.............................. 187
Sunglasses Storage....................... 180
Sunroof Maintenance..................... 190
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 51
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 402
System, Remote Starting.................... 25
Tachometer............................ 206Telescoping Steering Column............... 146
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)........ 294
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......209,379
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 69
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)................ 18
Theft System (Security Alarm)............... 18
Tilt Steering Column..................... 146
Time Delay, Headlight.................... 137
Tire and Loading Information Placard......... 343
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 342
Tire Markings.......................... 338
Tire Safety Information.................... 338
TIREFIT.............................. 380
Tires ............................78,347,466
Aging (Life of Tires).................... 351
Air Pressure.......................... 347
Chains.............................. 353
General Information.................... 347
High Speed.......................... 349
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Inflation Pressures..................... 348
Life of Tires.......................... 351
Load Capacity........................ 343
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)........... 356
Pressure Warning Light.................. 211
Quality Grading....................... 466
Radial.............................. 350
Replacement......................... 352
Rotation............................. 355
Safety...........................338,347
Sizes............................... 340
Snow Tires........................... 355
Spinning............................ 350
Tread Wear Indicators................... 351
To Open Hood.......................... 132
Towing............................... 375
24-Hour Towing Assistance............... 102
Behind a Motor Home.................. 375
Disabled Vehicle....................... 390Recreational.......................... 375
Towing Assistance....................... 102
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motor Home......... 375
Traction Control......................... 332
Trailer Towing.......................... 375
Transmission........................... 418
Automatic......................313,317,418
Fluid............................... 440
Shifting............................. 313
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 23
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . 181
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 20
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)........ 20
Transporting Pets........................ 75
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 351
Trip Odometer.......................... 210
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid)....................39,40
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Trunk Release, Emergency.................. 40
Trunk Release Remote Control............... 39
Turn Signals.........................139,205
UCI Connector......................... 276
UConnect(Hands-Free Phone).............. 88
Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 466
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 276
Universal Transmitter..................... 181
Unleaded Gasoline....................... 367
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt.............. 48
Vanity Mirrors........................... 87
Variance, Compass....................... 227
Vehicle Certification Label................. 373
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)............ 6
Vehicle Loading...................343,373,375
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 7
Vehicle Storage.......................300,431Vehicle Theft Alarm
(Security Alarm)......................... 18
Video Entertainment System™
(Rear Seat Video System).................. 288
Viscosity, Engine Oil...................... 401
Voice Recognition System (VR).............. 116
Warning Flasher, Hazard.................. 378
Warning Lights
(Instrument Cluster Description)............. 205
Warnings and Cautions..................... 6
Warranty Information..................... 464
Washer, Adding Fluid..................... 408
Washers, Windshield................142,143,408
Washing Vehicle......................... 420
Water
Driving Through...................... 324
Wheel and Wheel Trim.................... 421
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care................ 421
488 INDEX