2006 CHRYSLER 300 LX child lock

restraint installation, instead of tucking the seat belt
behind the child restraint, route the seat belt through the
child restraint belt path and then buckle it. This should
stow the seat belt out of the reach of an inquisitive child.
Remind all children in the vehicle that the seat belts are
not toys and should not be played with, and never leave
your child unattended in the vehicle.
WARNING!
Improper installation of a child restraint to the
LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or
child restraint. The child could be badly injured or
killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions exactly
when installing an infant or child restraint.
Installing Child Restraints Using the Vehicle Seat
belt
The passenger seat belts are equipped with cinching latch
plates which are designed to keep the lap portion tight
around the child restraint so that it is not necessary to use
a locking clip. Pulling up on the shoulder portion of the
lap/shoulder belt will tighten the belt. The cinching latchplate will keep the belt tight, however, any seat belt
system will loosen with time, so check the belt occasion-
ally and pull it tight if necessary.
In the rear seat, you may have trouble tightening the
lap/shoulder belt on the child restraint because the
buckle or latch plate is too close to the belt path opening
on the restraint. Disconnect the latch plate from the
buckle and twist the short buckle-end belt several times
to shorten it. Insert the latch plate into the buckle with the
release button facing out.
If the belt still can’t be tightened, or if by pulling and
pushing on the restraint loosens the belt, you may need
to do something more. Disconnect the latch plate from
the buckle, turn the buckle around, and insert the latch
plate into the buckle again. If you still can’t make the
child restraint secure, try a different seating position.
To attach a child restraint tether strap:
1. Rotate the cover over the anchor directly behind the
seat where you are placing the child restraint.
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WARNING!
The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle (with the
rear seatbacks in the locked-up or folded down
position) should not be used as a play area by
children when the vehicle is in motion. They could
be seriously injured in an accident. Children should
be seated and using the proper restraint system.
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT
This feature allows the driver to store up to two different
memory profiles for easy recall through a memory
switch. Each memory profile contains desired driver seat,
side mirror, adjustable pedals (if equipped), and power
tilt and telescopic steering column (if equipped) position
settings, and a set of desired radio station presets.
The memory switch is located on the driver’s door panel.
The switch contains an (S) button to activate the memory
save function. It also contains a rocker switch labeled
with the number (1) and the number (2). The rockerswitch allows the driver to recall either of two pre-
programmed memory profiles by pressing the appropri-
ate side of the switch.
To Set The Memory Feature Follow These Steps:
NOTE:Saving a new memory profile will erase an
existing profile from memory.
Memory Switch
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STARTING PROCEDURES
CAUTION!
Long periods of engine idling, especially at high
engine speeds, can cause excessive exhaust tempera-
tures which can damage your vehicle. Do not leave
your vehicle unattended with the engine running.
WARNING!
Do not leave animals or children inside parked
vehicles in hot weather; interior heat build up may
cause serious injury or death.
The gear selector must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK
position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes
before shifting into any driving gear.
Normal Starting
Normal Startingof either a cold or a warm engine is
obtained without pumping or depressing the accelerator
pedal. Turn the key to the“START”position and release
when the engine starts. If the engine has not started
within 3 seconds, slightly depress the accelerator pedal
while continuing to crank. If the engine fails to start
within 15 seconds, turn the key to the“OFF”position,
wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the normal starting
procedure.
Extremely Cold Weather(below
20°For
29°C) To
insure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of an
externally powered electric engine block heater (available
from your dealer) is recommended.
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WARNING!
It is dangerous to shift the selector lever out of“P”or
“N”if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If
your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the
vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in re-
verse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit
someone or something. Only shift into gear when
the engine is idling normally and when your right
foot is firmly on the brake pedal.
Gear Ranges
P (Park)
P (Park) supplements the parking brake by locking the
transmission. The engine can be started in this range.
Never use P (Park) while the vehicle is in motion.
Apply the parking brake when leaving the vehicle in
this range.
When parking on a flat surface, place the gear selector in
the P (Park) position first, and then apply the parking
brake.When parking on a hill, it is important to set the parking
brake before placing the gear selector in P (Park), other-
wise the load on the transmission locking mechanism
may make it difficult to move the selector out of park. As
an added precaution, turn the front wheels toward the
curb on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an
uphill grade.
WARNING!
Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure
those in and near the vehicle. As with all vehicles,
you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is
running. Before exiting a vehicle, you should always
shift the vehicle into P (Park), remove the key from
the ignition, and apply the parking brake. Once the
key is removed from the ignition, the transmission
shift lever is locked in the P (Park) position, securing
the vehicle against unwanted movement. Further-
more, you should never leave children unattended
inside a vehicle.
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NOTE:Even if the transmission can be reset, we
recommend that you visit a dealer at your earliest
possible convenience. Your dealer has diagnostic equip-
ment to determine if the problem could recur.
If the transmission cannot be reset, dealer service is
required.
5 Speed Automatic Transmission
WARNING!
Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure
those in and near the vehicle. As with all vehicles,
you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is
running. Before exiting a vehicle you should shift
the transmission into Park, remove the key from the
ignition, and apply the park brake. Once the key is
removed from the ignition the transmission shift
lever is locked in the Park position, securing the
vehicle against unwanted movement. Furthermore,
you should never leave children unattended inside a
vehicle. The following indicators should be used to
ensure that you have engaged the transmission shift
lever into the“Park”position:
•When shifting into Park move the lever all the
way forward until it stops, and is fully seated.
•Look at the shift indicator window on the console
to ensure it is in the“P”position.
Gear Selector
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To release the parking brake, pull out on the parking
brake release located on the left side of the instrument
panel.
When parking on a hill, it is important to set the parking
brake before placing the gear selector in Park, otherwise
the load on the transmission locking mechanism may
make it difficult to move the selector out of park. As an
added precaution, turn the front wheels toward the curb
on a downhill grade and away from the curb on an uphill
grade.The parking brake should always be applied when the
driver is not in the vehicle.
WARNING!
•Leaving children in a vehicle unattended is dan-
gerous for a number of reasons. A child or others
could be injured. Children should be warned not
to touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the
gear selector lever. Don’t leave the keys in the
ignition. A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle.
•Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged
before driving: failure to do so can lead to brake
failure, and an accident.
Parking Brake Release
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Ball Joints............................ 309
Battery............................... 306
Jump Starting........................ 282
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)..... 24
Location.........................283,306
Bearings.............................. 321
Belts, Drive........................... 303
Body Mechanism Lubrication.............. 309
B-Pillar Location....................... 239
Brake Assist System..................... 116
Brake, Parking......................... 223
Brake System.......................225,317
Anti-Lock (ABS)...................... 225
Fluid Check......................318,347
Hoses.............................. 317
Warning Light....................... 144
Brake/Transmission Interlock.............. 222
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle...... 60
Bulb Replacement...................... 334
Bulbs, Light........................... 333
Calibration, Compass.................... 155
Capacities, Fluid....................... 344Caps, Filler
Fuel............................... 257
Radiator (Coolant Pressure).............. 314
Car Washes........................... 322
Carbon Monoxide Warning.............60,256
Cargo Tie-Downs....................... 135
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance....... 191
Catalytic Converter..................... 304
CD (Compact Disc) Player.............164,171
Cellular Phone.......................... 70
Chains, Tire........................... 251
Changing A Flat Tire.................... 275
Chart, Tire Sizing....................... 236
Child Restraint...................52,55,56,58
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............. 56
Child Safety Locks....................... 19
Clean Air Gasoline...................... 254
Climate Control........................ 192
Clock.......................162,166,172,188
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance........... 192
Compact Spare Tire..................... 246
Compass............................. 154
Compass Calibration.................... 155
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Lap/Shoulder Belts...................... 32
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren)..... 56
Latch Plate............................ 33
Latches
Hood............................... 99
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 253
Life of Tires........................... 249
Lights.............................61,100
Airbag.......................44,51,61,144
Anti-Lock........................... 144
Automatic Headlights.................. 103
Brake Warning....................... 144
Bulb Replacement..................... 333
Courtesy/Reading.................... 100
Daytime Running..................... 104
Dimmer Switch, Headlight...........102,106
Engine Temperature Warning............ 143
Fog .............................105,143
Hazard Warning Flasher................ 274
Headlight Switch..................... 103
Headlights.......................103,336
Headlights On With Wipers..........103,108High Beam.......................... 106
High Beam Indicator................... 147
Illuminated Entry...................... 15
Instrument Cluster.................... 103
Interior............................. 101
License............................. 344
Lights On Reminder................... 105
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)...... 149
Oil Pressure......................... 149
Reading............................ 122
Seat Belt Reminder.................... 147
Service..........................333,334
Service Engine Soon
(Malfunction Indicator)................. 149
SmartBeams......................... 104
Turn Signal.......................102,105
Voltage............................. 149
Load Leveling System................... 136
Loading Vehicle.....................260,261
Capacities........................... 261
Tires ............................... 239
Locks
Door............................... 15
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