CHRYSLER 300 SRT 2010 1.G Owners Manual

Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions
270 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
Starting Procedures .................... 275
▫ Automatic Transmission ............... 275
▫ Keyless Go™ ....................... 276
▫ Normal Starting ..................... 277
▫ Extreme Cold Weather (Below 20°F Or
29°C) ............................ 278
▫ If Engine Fails To Start ................ 278
▫ After Starting ....................... 280
 Engine Block Heater — If Equipped ........ 280
Automatic Transmission ................. 280
▫ General Information .................. 281
▫ Key Ignition Park Interlock ............. 283
▫ Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . 283
▫ Brake/Transmission Interlock Manual
Override .......................... 284
▫ Five-Speed Automatic Transmission ....... 285
▫ Gear Ranges ........................ 285
 AutoStick .......................... 289
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▫Operation ......................... 289
▫ General Information .................. 290
 Driving On Slippery Surfaces ............. 290
▫ Acceleration ........................ 290
▫ Traction ........................... 291
 Driving Through Water ................. 291
▫ Flowing/Rising Water ................. 291
▫ Shallow Standing Water ............... 292
 Power Steering ....................... 293
▫ Power Steering Fluid Check ............. 294
 Parking Brake ........................ 295
 Brake System ........................ 297
▫ Anti-Lock Brake System ............... 298 
Electronic Brake Control System ........... 300
▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 301
▫ Traction Control System (TCS) ........... 301
▫ Brake Assist System (BAS) .............. 302
▫ Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ........ 302
▫ Synchronizing ESP ................... 306
▫ ESP/BAS Malfunction Indicator Light And
ESP/TCS Indicator Light ............... 306
 Tire Safety Information ................. 307
▫ Tire Markings ....................... 307
▫ Tire Identification Number (TIN) ......... 311
▫ Tire Terminology And Definitions ......... 312
▫ Tire Loading And Tire Pressure .......... 313
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Tires — General Information ............. 317
▫ Tire Pressure ....................... 317
▫ Tire Inflation Pressures ................ 318
▫ Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation . . . 319
▫ Radial Ply Tires ..................... 320
▫ Tire Spinning ....................... 320
▫ Tread Wear Indicators ................. 321
▫ Life Of Tire ........................ 322
▫ Replacement Tires .................... 322
 Snow Tires .......................... 323
 Tire Rotation Recommendations ........... 324
▫ Tire Rotation – Standard Tires ........... 325
▫ Tire Rotation – All Season Tires .......... 325
Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ....... 326
▫ Premium System .................... 328
▫ General Information .................. 332
 Fuel Requirements ..................... 333
▫ 6.1L Engine ........................ 333
▫ Reformulated Gasoline ................ 333
▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ............. 334
▫ E85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles ...... 334
▫ MMT In Gasoline .................... 335
▫ Materials Added To Fuel ............... 335
▫ Fuel System Cautions ................. 336
▫ Carbon Monoxide Warnings ............ 337
 Adding Fuel ......................... 337
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▫Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .............. 337
▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ........... 339
 Vehicle Loading ...................... 340
▫ Vehicle Certification Label .............. 340
▫ Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) ...... 340
▫ Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) ........ 340▫
Overloading ........................ 341
▫ Loading ........................... 341
 Trailer Towing ........................ 342
 Recreational Towing
(Behind Motorhome, Etc.) ................ 342
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STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the
inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if
present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat
belts.
WARNING!
Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving
unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be seri-
ously or fatally injured. Do not leave the key fob in
the ignition switch. A child could operate power
windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
Automatic Transmission
The shift lever must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK
position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes
before shifting into any driving gear.
CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow-
ing precautions are not observed:
•Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to
a complete stop.
•Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the
vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine
is at idle speed.
•Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or NEUTRAL
into any forward gear when the engine is above
idle speed.
•Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot
is firmly on the brake pedal.
Using Fob With Integrated Key (Tip Start)
NOTE:Normal starting of either a cold or a warm
engine is obtained without pumping or pressing the
accelerator pedal.
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Do notpress the accelerator. Use the Fob with Integrated
Key to briefly turn the ignition switch to the START
position and release it as soon as the starter engages. The
starter motor will continue to run, and it will disengage
automatically when the engine is running. If the engine
fails to start, the starter will disengage automatically in
10 seconds. If this occurs, turn the ignition switch to the
LOCK position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the
“Normal Starting” procedure.
Keyless Go™
This feature allows the driver to oper-
ate the ignition switch with the push
of a button, as long as the ENGINE
START/STOP button is installed and
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans-
mitter is in the passenger compart-
ment.
Installing and Removing the ENGINE
START/STOP Button
Installing the Button
1. Remove the key fob from the ignition switch.
2. Insert the ENGINE START/STOP button into the
ignition switch with the lettering facing up and readable.
3. Press firmly on the center of the button to secure it into
position.
Removing the Button
1. The ENGINE START/STOP button can be removed
from the ignition switch for key fob use.
2. Insert the metal part of the emergency key under the
chrome bezel at the 6 o’clock position and gently pry the
button loose.
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NOTE:The ENGINE START/STOP button should only
be removed or inserted with the ignition in the LOCK
position (OFF position for Keyless Go™).
Normal Starting
Using the ENGINE START/STOP Button
NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm
engine is obtained without pumping or pressing the
accelerator pedal.
To start the engine, the transmission must be in PARK or
NEUTRAL. Press and hold the brake pedal while press-
ing the ENGINE START/STOP button once. The system
takes over and attempts to start the vehicle. If the vehicle
fails to start, the starter will disengage automatically after
10 seconds. If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine
prior to the engine starting, press the button again.
To Turn Off the Engine Using ENGINE
START/STOP Button
1. Place the shift lever in PARK, then press and release
the ENGINE START/STOP button.
2. The ignition switch will return to the OFF position.
3. If the shift lever is not in PARK, the ENGINE START/
STOP button must be held for two seconds and vehicle
speed must be above 5 mph (8 km/h) before the engine
will shut off. The ignition switch position will remain in
the ACC position until the shift lever is in PARK and the
button is pressed twice to the OFF position. If the shift
lever is not in PARK and the ENGINE START/STOP
button is pressed once, the EVIC (if equipped) will
display a “Vehicle Not In Park” message and the engine
will remain running. Never leave a vehicle out of the
PARK position, or it could roll.
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NOTE:If the ignition switch is left in the ACC or RUN
(engine not running) position and the transmission is in
PARK, the system will automatically time out after
60 minutes of inactivity and the ignition will switch to the
OFF position.
Keyless Go™ Functions – With Driver ’s Foot OFF
the Brake Pedal Pedal (In PARK or NEUTRAL
Position)
The Keyless Go™ feature operates similar to an ignition
switch. It has four positions, OFF, ACC, RUN and START.
To change the ignition switch positions without starting
the vehicle and use the accessories follow these steps.
•Starting with the ignition switch in the OFF position:
•Press the ENGINE START/STOP button once to
change the ignition switch to the ACC position (EVIC
displays “IGNITION MODE ACCESSORY”),
•Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time
to change the ignition switch to the RUN position
(EVIC displays “IGNITION MODE RUN”),
•Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time
to return the ignition switch to the OFF position (EVIC
displays “IGNITION MODE OFF”).
Extreme Cold Weather (Below 20°F or29°C)
To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of
an externally powered electric engine block heater (avail-
able from your authorized dealer) is recommended.
If Engine Fails To Start
WARNING!
•Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into
the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to
start the vehicle. This could result in a flash fire
causing serious personal injury.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get
it started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic
transmission cannot be started this way. Unburned
fuel could enter the catalytic converter and once
the engine has started, ignite and damage the
converter and vehicle. If the vehicle has a dis-
charged battery, booster cables may be used to
obtain a start from a booster battery or the battery
in another vehicle. This type of start can be dan-
gerous if done improperly. Refer to “Jump Start-
ing” in “What To Do In Emergencies” for further
information.
Clearing a Flooded Engine (Using ENGINE
START/STOP Button)
If the engine fails to start after you have followed the
“Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold Weatherproce-
dures, it may be flooded. To clear any excess fuel, press and hold the brake pedal, push the accelerator pedal all
the way to the floor and hold it, then press and release the
ENGINE START/STOP button once. The starter motor
will engage automatically, run for 10 seconds, and then
disengage. Once this occurs, release the accelerator pedal
and the brake pedal, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat
the “Normal Starting” procedure.
Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using Fob With
Integrated Key)
If the engine fails to start after you have followed the
“Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold Weather” proce-
dures, it may be flooded. To clear any excess fuel, push
the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and hold it.
Then, turn the ignition switch to the START position and
release it as soon as the starter engages. The starter motor
will disengage automatically in 10 seconds. Once this
occurs, release the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition
switch to the LOCK position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then
repeat the “Normal Starting” procedure.5
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