2006 CHRYSLER 300 SRT Owners Manual

Homelink Transmitter................... 114
Hood Release.......................... 95
Horn................................. 12
Hoses............................262,265
Ignition
Key ................................ 11
Illuminated Entry....................... 15
Immobilizer............................ 12
Infant Restraint......................... 49
Information Center, Vehicle............... 140
Instrument Cluster...................133,134
Instrument Panel and Controls............. 132
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............ 269
Interior Appearance Care................. 268
Interior Fuses.......................... 270
Interior Lights.......................... 97
Intermittent Wipers..................... 103
Introduction............................ 4
Jump Starting......................... 235
Key, Programming....................... 14Key, Replacement....................... 13
Key, Sentry............................ 12
Key-In Reminder........................ 12
Keyless Entry System..................... 18
Keys................................. 11
Knee Bolster........................... 35
Lap/Shoulder Belts...................... 28
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren)............................. 52
Latch Plate............................ 29
Latches
Hood............................... 95
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 220
Lights..............................58,96
Airbag.......................40,47,57,135
Anti-Lock........................... 135
Automatic Headlights................... 99
Brake Warning....................... 136
Bulb Replacement..................... 275
Courtesy/Reading..................... 96
Daytime Running..................... 100
Dimmer Switch, Headlight............98,101
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Engine Temperature Warning............ 135
Fog .............................100,134
Hazard Warning Flasher................ 230
Headlight Switch...................... 99
Headlights........................99,276
Headlights On With Wipers...........99,103
High Beam.......................... 101
High Beam Indicator................... 138
Illuminated Entry...................... 15
Instrument Cluster..................... 99
Interior.............................. 97
License............................. 281
Lights On Reminder................... 100
Malfunction Indicator.................. 139
Oil Pressure......................... 134
Reading............................ 114
Seat Belt Reminder.................... 138
Service..........................275,276
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . 139
Turn Signal........................98,100
Voltage............................. 139
Loading Vehicle.....................225,226
Capacities........................... 226Tires ............................... 204
Locks
Door............................... 15
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH).............................. 52
Lubrication, Body....................... 256
Lumbar Support........................ 89
Maintenance Free Battery................. 253
Maintenance Procedures.................. 247
Maintenance Schedule................... 284
ScheduleA......................... 294
ScheduleB......................... 287
Malfunction Indicator Light............139,245
Manual, Service........................ 303
Memory Feature (Memory Seat)............. 90
Memory Seat........................... 90
Mini-Trip Computer..................... 142
Mirrors............................... 63
Automatic Dimming.................... 63
Electric Remote....................... 64
Exterior Folding....................... 64
Heated.............................. 65
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Outside............................. 64
Vanity.............................. 65
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............ 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............. 214
Mopar Parts........................246,302
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 98
Navigation System...................... 168
New Vehicle Break-In Period............... 56
Occupant Restraints...................... 27
Oil, Engine.........................247,282
Capacity............................ 281
Change Interval...................... 248
Checking........................... 247
Disposal............................ 250
Filter...........................250,282
Filter Disposal....................... 250
Materials Added to.................... 249
Recommendation..................249,281
Viscosity............................ 281
Onboard Diagnostic System............244,245
Opener, Garage Door.................... 114Operator Manuals (Owner’s Manuals)......... 4
Overhead Console...................... 113
Overheating, Engine..................137,230
Owner’s Manual......................4,303
Panic Alarm........................... 20
Park Assist System, Rear.................. 85
Parking Brake......................... 194
Parking On Hill........................ 194
Passing Light.......................... 101
Pedals, Adjustable....................... 94
Personal Settings....................... 147
Pets.................................. 55
Phone, Cellular......................... 66
Phone, Hands-Free....................... 66
Placard, Tire and Loading Information....... 204
Power
Brakes............................. 195
Distribution Center.................... 270
Door Locks.......................... 16
Mirrors............................. 64
Outlet.............................. 122
Seats............................... 87
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Steering............................ 198
Steering, Checking.................... 255
Sunroof............................ 120
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column......... 106
Windows............................ 23
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts............. 33
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................ 32
Programmable Electronic Features..... 115,119,147
Programming Transmitters............. 115,119
Radial Ply Tires........................ 211
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)........ 260
Radio Broadcast Signals.................. 170
Radio Operation.....................152,172
Radio Remote Controls.................. 168
Radio, Satellite......................... 165
Radio (Sound Systems)................... 152
Rain Sensitive Wiper System.............. 102
Rear Park Assist System................... 85
Rear Seat, Folding....................... 93
Reclining Front Seats..................... 88
Recorder, Event Data..................... 47Recreational Towing..................... 228
Refrigerant............................ 255
Reminder, Seat Belt...................... 32
Remote Keyless Entry.................... 18
Remote Sound System Controls............ 168
Remote Trunk Release.................... 25
Replacement Tires...................... 213
Reporting Safety Defects................. 303
Restraint, Head......................... 93
Restraints, Occupant..................... 27
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck.............. 238
Rotation, Tires......................... 218
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle............... 57
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle.............. 58
Safety Defects, Reporting................. 303
Safety Information, Tire.................. 199
Safety Tips............................. 56
Satellite Radio......................... 165
Satellite Radio Antenna.................. 167
Schedule, Maintenance................... 284
Seat Belt Maintenance................... 269
Seat Belt Reminder...................... 32
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Seat Belts.............................. 28
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage...... 31
And Pregnant Women.................. 33
Child Restraint....................48,49,54
Extender............................ 34
Front Seat............................ 29
Operating Instructions.................. 29
Pretensioners......................... 32
Reminder........................... 138
Seats................................. 87
Glide-To-Exit......................... 92
Heated.............................. 89
Lumbar Support....................... 89
Memory............................. 90
Power.............................. 87
Rear Folding......................... 93
Reclining............................ 88
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............... 21
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze).........259,282
Selection of Oil........................ 249
Sentry Key............................ 12
Service Assistance...................... 300
Service Contract........................ 302Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction
Indicator)............................. 139
Service Manuals........................ 303
Setting the Clock....................151,153
Settings, Personal....................... 147
Shift Speeds........................... 185
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage............. 31
Side Airbag............................ 43
Signals, Turn.......................... 134
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............. 237
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................ 217
Snow Tires............................ 218
Spark Plugs........................... 250
Speed Control......................... 111
Speedometer.......................... 134
Starting.............................. 183
Engine Fails to Start................... 184
Starting and Operating................... 183
Steering
Linkage............................ 256
Power...........................198,255
Tilt Column......................... 106
Wheel, Tilt.......................... 106
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Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls............................ 168
Storage...........................126,275
Storage, Vehicle.....................179,275
Storing Your Vehicle..................... 275
Sun Roof............................. 120
Sunglass Storage....................... 114
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag....... 35
System, Navigation..................... 168
Tachometer........................... 134
Telescoping Steering Column.............. 106
Temperature Control, Automatic............ 173
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant......137,231
Theft Alarm............................ 21
Theft System........................... 21
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo.................. 126
Tilt Steering Column.................... 106
Tire and Loading Information Placard....... 204
Tire Identification Number (TIN)........... 203
Tire Markings......................... 199
Tire Safety Information................... 199
TIREFIT.............................. 231Tires ...........................58,208,305
Air Pressure......................... 208
Alignment.......................... 214
Chains............................. 217
General Information................... 208
High Speed......................... 210
Inflation Pressures.................... 209
Load Capacity....................204,205
Pressure Monitor System............... 214
Quality Grading...................... 305
Radial.............................. 211
Replacement......................... 213
Rotation............................ 218
Safety...........................199,208
Sizes............................... 201
Snow Tires.......................... 218
Spinning............................ 211
Tread Wear Indicators.................. 212
Towing.............................. 228
Behind a Motor Home................. 228
Disabled Vehicle...................... 239
Recreational......................... 228
Trailering........................... 228
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Towing Vehicle Behind a Motor Home....... 228
Traction Control........................ 107
Traction Control Switch.................. 107
Trailer Towing......................... 228
Transmission.......................... 265
Automatic........................185,265
Fluid.............................. 282
Shifting............................ 185
Transmitter Battery Service................ 21
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener........... 114
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry........... 18
Transporting Pets........................ 55
Tread Wear Indicators................... 212
Trip Odometer Reset Button............... 138
Trunk Release, Emergency................. 27
Trunk Release Remote Control.............. 25
Turn Signals........................100,134
Uniform Tire Quality Grades.............. 305
Universal Transmitter.................... 114
Unleaded Gasoline...................... 220
Vanity Mirrors.......................... 65Variance, Compass...................... 144
Vehicle Certification Label................ 225
Vehicle Identification Number............... 6
Vehicle Loading..................205,225,226
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations............ 7
Vehicle Storage......................179,275
Vehicle Theft Alarm...................... 21
Video Entertainment System............... 163
Viscosity, Engine Oil..................... 249
Warning Flasher, Hazard................. 230
Warnings and Cautions.................... 6
Warranty Information.................... 302
Washer, Adding Fluid..............104,105,257
Washers, Headlight..................... 104
Washers, Windshield.................... 102
Washing Vehicle........................ 267
Wheel Alignment and Balance............. 214
Wheel and Wheel Trim................... 268
Wheel Bearings........................ 266
Wind Buffeting......................25,122
Window Airbag.......................35,43
Window Fogging....................... 179
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Windows.............................. 23
Power.............................. 23
Windshield Defroster.................... 177
Windshield Washers...............101,102,257
Windshield Wiper Blades................. 256
Windshield Wipers...................... 101
Wiper Blade Replacement................. 256
Wipers, Intermittent..................... 103
Wipers, Rain Sensitive................... 102
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