warning CHRYSLER 300 SRT 2013 2.G Owners Manual

WARNING!
•You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you
have the knowledge and the right equipment. If
you have any doubt about your ability to perform a
service job, take your vehicle to a competent me-
chanic.
• Failure to properly inspect and maintain your ve-
hicle could result in a component malfunction and
effect vehicle handling and performance. This
could cause an accident.
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WARNING!
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain
vehicle components contain, or emit, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects, or other reproductive harm. In addi-
tion, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain
products of component wear contain, or emit, chemi-
cals known to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the
DVD, for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group
LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle and market.
MOPAR® PARTS
MOPAR® fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are
available from an authorized dealer. They are recom-
mended for your vehicle in order to help keep the vehicle
operating at its best.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could
cause a crash or cause injury or death, you should
immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the
manufacturer.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in
a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
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Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart
significantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices, and differences in road charac-
teristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
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Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel, than the minimum required by law.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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About Your Brakes....................... .395
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ................398
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . .223
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ............495
Adding Fuel ............................ .444
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... .490
Additives, Fuel .......................... .442
Adjustable Pedals ........................ .218
Airbag ..................................57
Airbag Deployment ........................68
Airbag Light .............................65
Airbag Maintenance ........................70
Airbag, Side ..............................61
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ................61
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .483
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................485
Air Conditioning Filter .....................363
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................485
Air Conditioning System ....................360 Air Pressure, Tires
........................ .421
Alarm Light ............................ .307
Alarm, Panic .............................24
Alarm (Security Alarm) ......................18
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................18
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..................494
Disposal ............................. .497
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................398
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................307
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ..........18
Appearance Care ........................ .504
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ...........18
Assist, Hill Start ......................... .405
Auto Down Power Windows ..................40
Automatic Door Locks ......................32
Automatic Headlights ..................... .199
Automatic Oil Change Indicator ...............320
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........360
558 INDEX

Automatic Transmission....................377
Adding Fluid ......................... .503
Fluid and Filter Changes ..................503
Fluid Change ......................... .503
Fluid Level Check ...................... .501
Fluid Type ........................... .501
Special Additives ...................... .502
Auto Unlock, Doors ........................32
Auto Up Power Windows ....................40
Axle Fluid ............................. .525
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) .................525
Battery ................................ .483
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........24
Location ............................. .484
Belts, Seat ...............................48
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................489
B-Pillar Location ......................... .416
Brake Assist System ...................... .401Brake Control System, Electronic
..............400
Brake Fluid ............................ .525
Brake, Parking .......................... .395
Brake System ........................... .499
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... .398
Fluid Check .......................... .499
Master Cylinder ....................... .499
Parking ............................. .395
Warning Light ........................ .307
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................376
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle .........94
Brightness, Interior Lights ...................207
Bulb Replacement ........................ .518
Bulbs, Light ..............................98
Camera, Rear ........................... .257
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .523
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) .......................... .481
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INDEX 559

Power Steering........................ .394
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................496
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...................95
Cargo Area Features ...................... .292
Cargo Compartment ...................... .292
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ....................447
Car Washes ............................ .504
Cellular Phone .......................... .352
Certification Label ........................ .447
Chains, Tire ............................ .430
Chart, Tire Sizing .........................411
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .304
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............95
Checks, Safety ............................95
Child Restraint ............................72
Child Safety Locks .........................33
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .440
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .506Climate Control
......................... .353
Clock ................................. .348
Coin Holder ............................ .287
Cold Weather Operation ....................372
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............352
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .425
Computer, Trip/Travel ..................... .324
Connector UCI................................ .349
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ..........349
Conserving Fuel ......................... .321
Console, Floor .......................... .287
Contract, Service ......................... .550
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........496
Cooling System .......................... .493
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............495
Coolant Capacity ...................... .523
Coolant Level ......................... .493
Disposal of Used Coolant .................497
560 INDEX

Electronic Brake Control System...............400
Anti-Lock Brake System ..................400
Brake Assist System .....................401
Traction Control System ...................400
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ......510
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........220
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............402
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......257
Emergency Deck Lid Release ..................44
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................468
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................452
Jump Starting ......................... .464
Overheating .......................... .452
Emergency Trunk Release ....................44
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........477
Engine ................................ .475
Air Cleaner .......................... .483
Block Heater ......................... .374Break-In Recommendations
.................94
Checking Oil Level ..................... .480
Compartment ......................... .475
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................493
Cooling ............................. .493
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................95
Fails to Start .......................... .373
Flooded, Starting ...................... .373
Fuel Requirements ..................... .440
Jump Starting ......................... .464
Oil................................. .480
Oil Change Interval ..................... .320
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .481
Oil Selection .......................... .481
Oil Synthetic ......................... .482
Overheating .......................... .452
Starting ............................. .369
Temperature Gauge ..................... .310
Engine
Oil Viscosity ...................... .481
562 INDEX

Enhanced Accident Response Feature............68
Entry System, Illuminated ....................21
Ethanol ............................... .441
Event Data Recorder ........................71
Exhaust Gas Caution ........................95
Exhaust System ...........................95
Exterior Folding Mirrors ....................109
Exterior Lighting ......................... .198
Exterior Lights ............................98
Filler Location Fuel ....................... .305
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .483
Air Conditioning ...................... .363
Engine Oil ........................... .482
Engine Oil Disposal .....................482
Flashers Hazard Warning ....................... .452
Turn Signal ............................98 Flash-To-Pass
........................... .204
Flooded Engine Starting ....................373
Floor Console ........................... .287
Fluid, Brake ............................ .525
Fluid Capacities ......................... .523
Fluid Leaks ..............................99
Fluid Level Checks ....................... .503
Automatic Transmission ..................502
Brake ............................... .499
Cooling System ........................ .493
Engine Oil ........................... .480
Power Steering ........................ .394
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ...........524
Fog Lights ............................. .202
Folding Rear Seat ........................ .190
Forward Collision Warning ..................246
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................468
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Gross Vehicle Weight Rating..................448
GVWR ................................ .448
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising,
or Shallow Standing Water .................391
Hazard Warning Flasher ....................452
Headlights ............................. .520
Automatic ........................... .199
Cleaning ............................ .508
Delay ............................... .199
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch .........204
Lights On Reminder .....................202
On With Wipers ....................... .199
Passing ............................. .204
Switch .............................. .198
Time Delay ........................... .199
Washers ............................. .490
Headlight Washers ....................... .490Head Restraints
......................... .187
Head Rests ............................. .187
Heated Mirrors ...........................112
Heated Seats ............................ .182
Heater, Engine Block ...................... .374
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . . .204
Hill Start Assist .......................... .405
Holder, Coin ............................ .287
Hood Release ........................... .196
Ignition Key..................................12
Illuminated Entry ..........................21
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ....................16
Infant Restraint ...........................72
Information Center, Vehicle ..................311
Instrument Cluster ....................... .301
Instrument Panel and Controls ................299
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ...............509
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