steering wheel CHRYSLER 300 SRT 2012 2.G Owner's Guide

WARNING!
•Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than
that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations
of unapproved tires and wheels may change sus-
pension dimensions and performance characteris-
tics, resulting in changes to steering, handling, and
braking of your vehicle. This can cause unpredict-
able handling and stress to steering and suspen-
sion components. You could lose control and have
an accident resulting in serious injury or death.
Use only the tire and wheel sizes with load ratings
approved for your vehicle.(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•Never use a tire with a smaller load index or
capacity, other than what was originally equipped
on your vehicle. Using a tire with a smaller load
index could result in tire overloading and failure.
You could lose control and have an accident.
•Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having
adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire
failure and loss of vehicle control.
CAUTION!
Replacing original tires with tires of a different size
may result in false speedometer and odometer read-
ings.
402 STARTING AND OPERATING

If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle
you should have the battery and charging system in-
spected at your authorized dealer.
CAUTION!
Accessories that can be plugged into the vehicle
power outlets draw power from the vehicle’s battery,
even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
Eventually, if plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s
battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery
life and/or prevent the engine from starting.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or snow, it
can often be moved by a rocking motion. Turn your
steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. Then shift back and forth between DRIVE
and REVERSE. Using minimal accelerator pedal pressure
to maintain the rocking motion, without spinning the
wheels, is most effective.
CAUTION!
Racing the engine or spinning the wheels may lead to
transmission overheating and failure. Allow the en-
gine to idle with the shift lever in NEUTRAL for at
least one minute after every five rocking-motion
cycles. This will minimize overheating and reduce
the risk of transmission failure during prolonged
efforts to free a stuck vehicle.
444 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

CAUTION!
•When installing the integrated power module
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 integrated power
module and possibly result in an 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 over-
load. If a properly rated fuse continues to blow, it
indicates a problem in the circuit that must be
corrected.
Cavity Car-tridgeFuse Mini-
Fuse Description
1 — — Fuse – Spare
2 40 Amp Green — Radiator Fan #1
3 50 Amp Red — Power Steering #1
4 30 Amp Pink — Starter
5 40 Amp Green — Anti-Lock Brakes
6 — — Fuse – Spare
7 — — Fuse – Spare
8 — — Fuse – Spare
9 — 20 Amp YellowAll-Wheel Drive Module
– If Equipped
488 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Cavity Car-tridgeFuse Mini-
Fuse Description
43 — 25 Amp NaturalRear Heated Seats/
Steering Wheel
44 — 10 Amp RedPark Assist/Blind
Spot/Camera
45 — 15 Amp BlueCluster/Rearview
Mirror/Compass
46 — 10 Amp RedAdaptive Cruise Control
47 — 10 Amp RedAdaptive Front Lighting
48 — 20 Amp YellowActive Suspension
49 — — Fuse — Spare
50 — — Fuse — SpareCavity Car- tridgeFuse Mini-
Fuse Description
51 — 20 Amp YellowFront Heated Seats
52 — 10 Amp RedHeated Cupholders/
Rear Heated Seat
Switches
53 — 10 Amp RedHVAC Module/In Car
Temperature Sensor
54 — — Fuse — Spare
55 — — Fuse — Spare
56 — — Fuse — Spare
57 — — Fuse — Spare
58 — 10 Amp RedAirbag Module
59 — — Fuse — Spare
60 — — Fuse — Spare
494 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Bulb Replacement..................... 496,497
Bulbs, Light .......................... 87,496
Camera, Rear ........................... 241
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 502
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) ........................ 459
Power Steering ...................... 370
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............. 474
Car Washes ............................ 482
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............84,418
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 422
Cellular Phone .......................... 332
Certification Label ....................... 422
Chains, Tire ............................ 403
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 387
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) .............285,454
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 83Checks, Safety
........................... 83
Child Restraint .................. 71,73,74,77,80
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............75,77
Child Safety Locks ........................ 32
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 414
Cleaning Wheels ............................ 484
Windshield Wiper Blades ............... 466
Climate Control ......................... 332
Clock ................................ 328
Coin Holder ........................... 270
Cold Weather Operation ................... 352
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 331
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 304
Connector UCI .............................. 328
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ....... 328
Conserving Fuel ........................ 301
Console, Floor .......................... 270
536 INDEX

Starting and Operating.................... 349
Starting Procedures ...................... 349
Steering Column Controls ..................... 185
Column Lock ....................... 195
Power .......................... 369,370
Tilt Column ...................... 195,196
Wheel, Heated ...................... 198
Wheel, Tilt ...................... 195,196
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .............. 330
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls .............................. 330
Storage ............................ 270,495
Storage, Vehicle ...................... 343,495
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 495
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 444
Sun Roof ........................... 255,258
Sunglasses Storage ....................... 245 Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag
........ 56
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 459
System, Remote Starting .................... 25
Tachometer ............................ 281
Telescoping Steering Column .............195,196
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 341
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......290,429
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 75
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 18
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
Tilt Steering Column ................... 195,196
Time Delay, Headlight .................... 182
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 391
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 389
Tire Markings .......................... 385
Tire Safety Information .................... 385
TIREFIT .............................. 429
550 INDEX