2006 CHRYSLER 300 LX snow chains

To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving with
snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand or gravel,
switch off the TCS system by pressing the traction control
switch.To turn the system back ON, press the traction control
switch a second time until the traction control Indicator
turns OFF.
NOTE:
•
The traction control system comes on each time the
ignition switch is turned ON. This will occur even if
you used the switch to turn the system OFF.
•The Traction Control system will make buzzing or
clicking sounds when in operation.
REAR PARK ASSIST SYSTEM—IF EQUIPPED
This system is used to help drivers determine if an
obstacle is in the way of the vehicle while it is backing up
in addition to the use of inside rearview and outside
mirrors.
Traction Control Switch
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The ESP enhances directional control and reduces driving
wheel spin of the vehicle under various driving condi-
tions. The system operates when the vehicle speed is
greater than 7.8 mph (12.6 km/h).
The ESP system corrects for over/understeering of the
vehicle by applying brakes to the appropriate wheel.
Engine torque is also limited.
The ESP warning light, located in the instru-
ment cluster, starts to flash as soon as the ESP
system sensor’s information varies from the
driver’s intended path. The ESP warning light
also flashes when traction control is activated. If the ESP
warning light begins to flash during acceleration, ease up
on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible.
Be sure to adapt your speed and driving to the prevailing
road conditions. When the ESP warning light is illumi-
nated continuously, the ESP is switched off. To return to
the enhanced vehicle stability offered by ESP, press the
ESP switch (the ESP warning light in the instrument
cluster goes out). Avoid spinning one drive wheel. This
may cause serious damage to the drive train.To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving with
snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand or gravel,
switch off the ESP system by pressing the ESP switch.
With the ESP system switched off, the engine torque
reduction feature is cancelled. Therefore, the enhanced
vehicle stability offered by ESP is unavailable. ESP al-
ways operates under braking, even with the switch in the
OFF position. When the ESP system is disabled (if one
drive wheel loses traction and begins to spin) the brake is
applied by the ESP system to control wheel slip. This
ESP OFF Button
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▫Tire Identification Number (TIN)..........238
▫Tire Loading And Tire Pressure...........239

Ti re s—General Information...............243
▫Tire Pressure.........................243
▫Tire Inflation Pressures.................244
▫Radial-Ply Tires......................246
▫Compact Spare Tire—If Equipped.........246
▫Limited Use Spare—If Equipped.........247
▫Tire Spinning........................247
▫Tread Wear Indicators..................248
▫Life Of Tire.........................249
▫Replacement Tires.....................249
▫Alignment And Balance.................250

Tire Chains...........................251

Snow Tires...........................252

Tire Rotation Recommendations...........252

Fuel Requirements.....................253
▫2.7L Engines.........................253
▫3.5L And 5.7L Engines..................253
▫Spark Knock.........................254
▫Reformulated Gasoline.................254
▫Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends..............254
▫MMT In Gasoline.....................255
▫Materials Added To Fuel................255
▫Fuel System Cautions..................256
▫Carbon Monoxide Warnings..............256

Adding Fuel..........................257
▫Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)...............257

Vehicle Loading.......................260
▫Vehicle Certification Label...............260
▫Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).......260
▫Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).........260
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NOTE:In order to avoid damage to tires, chains, and
your vehicle do not drive for a prolonged period of time
on dry pavement. Observe the tire chain manufacturer’s
instructions on method of installation, operating speed,
and conditions for usage.
Always use the lower suggested operating speed if both
the chain manufacturer and vehicle manufacture suggest
a maximum speed. This notice applies to all chain
traction devices, including link and cable (radial) chains.
SNOW TIRES
Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires
during winter. Standard tires are of the all season type
and satisfy this requirement as indicated by the M+S
designation on the tire side wall.
If you need snow tires, select tires equivalent in size and
type to the original equipment tires. Use snow tires only
in sets of 4, failure to do so may adversely affect the
safety and handling of your vehicle.Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what
was originally equipped with your vehicle and should
not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph (120
km/h).
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS
Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at
different loads and perform different steering, driving,
and braking functions. For these reasons, they wear at
unequal rates, and tend to develop irregular wear pat-
terns.
These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires.
The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with
aggressive tread designs such as those on all season type
tires. Rotation will increase tread life, help to maintain
mud, snow, and wet traction levels, and contribute to a
smooth, quiet ride.
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Rear Folding......................... 94
Reclining............................ 91
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............... 25
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze).........313,346
Self-Sealing Tires....................... 229
Sentry Key (Immobilizer).................. 12
Service Assistance...................... 366
Service Contract........................ 368
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator).................. 149
Service Manuals........................ 369
Setting the Clock..............162,166,172,188
Settings, Personal....................... 158
Shift Speeds........................... 210
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage............. 36
Side Airbag............................ 47
Signals, Turn.......................... 143
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............. 284
SmartBeams........................... 104
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................ 251
Snow Tires............................ 252
Spare Tire.......................246,247,277
Spark Plugs........................... 303Speed Control (Cruise Control)............. 119
Speedometer.......................... 143
Starting.............................. 208
Engine Fails to Start................... 209
Starting and Operating................... 208
Steering
Linkage............................ 309
Power...........................228,309
Tilt Column....................... 111,112
Wheel, Tilt....................... 111,112
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls............................ 189
Storage...........................135,332
Storage, Vehicle.....................202,332
Storing Your Vehicle..................... 332
Sun Roof............................. 128
Sunglasses Storage...................... 122
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag....... 39
System, Navigation..................... 188
Tachometer........................... 143
Telescoping Steering Column........... 111,112
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)....... 196
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Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant......146,275
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)............... 25
Theft System (Security Alarm).............. 25
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo.................. 135
Tilt Steering Column.................. 111,112
Tire and Loading Information Placard....... 239
Tire Identification Number (TIN)........... 238
Tire Markings......................... 234
Tire Safety Information................... 234
Tires ...........................61,243,371
Aging (Life of Tires)................... 249
Air Pressure......................... 243
Alignment.......................... 250
Chains............................. 251
Changing........................275,278
Compact Spare....................... 246
Flat Changing........................ 275
General Information................... 243
High Speed......................... 245
Inflation Pressures.................... 244
Jacking..........................276,278
Life of Tires......................... 249
Load Capacity....................239,240Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)......... 230
Quality Grading...................... 371
Radial............................. 246
Replacement......................... 249
Rotation............................ 252
Safety...........................234,243
Self-Sealing.......................... 229
Sizes............................... 236
Snow Tires.......................... 252
Spare Tire........................... 277
Spinning............................ 247
Tread Wear Indicators.................. 248
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight............. 266
Torque Converter Clutch................. 214
Towing.............................. 262
Behind a Motor Home................. 272
Disabled Vehicle...................... 286
Guide.............................. 264
Recreational......................... 272
Weight............................. 264
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motor Home....... 272
Traction Control........................ 113
Traction Control Switch.................. 113
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