2007 CHRYSLER 300 SRT wipers

CAUTION!
•Do not attempt to tow this vehicle from the front
with sling type towing equipment. Damage to the
front fascia will result.
•If the transmission is not operative, or if the
vehicle is to be towed more than 30 miles (48 km),
then the only approved method of towing is with
a flat bed truck. Damage to the transmission may
result.
•Do not tow the vehicle from the rear. Damage to
the rear sheet metal, and fascia will occur.
•Do not push or tow this vehicle with another
vehicle as damage to the bumper fascia and trans-
mission may result.
If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.)
while being towed, the key must be in the ON position,
not the ACCESSORY position. Make certain the transmis-
sion remains in NEUTRAL.
TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER
VEHICLE WITH A TOW DOLLY
The manufacturedoes not recommendthat you tow this
vehicle on a tow dolly. Vehicle damage may occur.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 267
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WARNING!
•Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants
approved by the manufacturer for your air condi-
tioning system. Some unapproved refrigerants are
flammable and can explode, injuring you. Other
unapproved refrigerants or lubricants can cause
the system to fail, requiring costly repairs. Refer
to Section 3 of the Warranty Information book for
further warranty information.
•The air conditioning system contains refrigerant
under high pressure. To avoid risk of personal
injury or damage to the system, adding refrigerant
or any repair requiring lines to be disconnected
should be done by an experienced technician.
Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling
R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant is a hydrofluorocar-
bon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental Pro-
tection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How-
ever, the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning
service be performed by dealers or other service facilities
using recovery and recycling equipment.
NOTE:Use only manufacturer approved A/C System
Sealers, Stop Leak Products, Seal Conditioners, Compres-
sor Oil, and Refrigerants.
A/C Air Filter — If Equipped
The filter is located in the fresh air inlet under the hood,
behind a removable panel in the cowl on the passenger
side of the vehicle, next to the windshield wipers. When
installing a new filter, ensure its proper orientation. To
replace the filter remove the access door in the cowl
screen by pressing the retaining clips. Slide the lid on the
filter adapter forward and down and remove used filter.
Install new filter with arrows pointing in the direction of
airflow, which is toward the rear of the vehicle (text and
arrows on the filter indicate this).
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The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a
year, preferably in the fall and spring. Apply a small
amount of a high quality lubricant such as MoparLock
Cylinder Lubricant or equivalent directly into the lock
cylinder.
Windshield Wiper Blades
The rubber edges of the wiper blades and the windshield
should be cleaned periodically with a sponge or soft cloth
and a mild nonabrasive cleaner. This will remove accu-
mulations of salt or road film.
Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods
may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use
washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt
from a dry windshield.
Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from
the windshield. Keep the blade rubber out of contact with
petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.
Windshield Washers/Headlight Washers
The windshield washer and the headlight washer share
the same fluid reservoir. The fluid reservoir is located in
the front of the engine compartment on the passenger
side of the vehicle. Be sure to check the fluid level in the
reservoir at regular intervals. Fill the reservoir with
windshield washer solvent (not radiator antifreeze) and
operate the system for a few seconds to flush out the
residual water.
The fluid reservoir will hold nearly 1 gallon (4 liters) of
washer fluid when the message “Low Washer Fluid”
appears in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC).
WARNING!
Commercially available windshield washer solvents
are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care
must be exercised when filling or working around
the washer solution.
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Check Engine Light
(MalfunctionIndicatorLight) .............. 273
Child Restraint................... 47,49,52,53
Child Restraint Tether Anchors........... 50,52
Child Safety Locks....................... 23
Clean Air Gasoline...................... 246
Cleaning
Wheels............................. 297
Climate Control........................ 183
Clock ..........................157,160,171
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance........... 182
Compass............................. 149
Compass Calibration.................... 149
Compass Variance...................... 149
Computer, Trip/Travel................... 147
Console.............................. 127
Console, Floor......................... 127
Console, Overhead...................... 115
Contract, Service....................... 340
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)........ 289
Cooling System........................ 287
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)............. 289
Coolant Capacity..................... 313Coolant Level.....................287,290
Disposal of Used Coolant............... 290
Drain, Flush, and Refill................. 287
Inspection........................... 290
Points to Remember................... 290
Pressure Cap........................ 289
Radiator Cap........................ 289
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)....288,313,314
Cruise Control (Speed Control)............. 109
CruiseLight ........................... 136
CupHolder ........................126,299
Customer Assistance.................... 338
Data Recorder, Event..................... 46
Daytime Running Lights.................. 98
Dealer Service......................... 274
Defroster, Rear Window.................. 191
Defroster, Windshield.................. 58,187
Delay(Intermittent)Wipers ............... 101
Diagnostic System, Onboard............... 272
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 99
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............. 290
348 INDEX

Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)..............249,272
Gasoline, Clean Air..................... 246
Gasoline (Fuel)........................ 246
Gasoline, Reformulated.................. 246
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................. 139
Fuel............................... 141
Speedometer......................... 136
Tachometer.......................... 137
General Information................. 15,20,245
Glass Cleaning......................... 298
GrossAxleWeightRating ................. 252
GrossVehicleWeightRating ............... 252
Ground Clearance...................... 254
GVWR............................... 252
Hands-Free Phone (UConnect™)............ 66
Hazard Warning Flasher.................. 256
Head Restraints......................... 87
Headlight Washers...................105,285
Headlights............................ 307
Cleaning............................ 298
High Beam........................... 99High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch....... 99
Lights On Reminder.................... 98
On With Wipers.................... 96,102
Passing............................. 99
Switch .............................. 95
TimeDelay ........................... 97
Washers.........................105,285
Heated Mirrors......................... 65
Heated Seats........................... 87
Heater, Engine Block.................... 199
High Beam/Low Beam Select
(Dimmer) Switch........................ 99
Holder,Cup ........................... 126
HomeLink
(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter.......... 116
Hood Release.......................... 93
Hoses............................291,292
Ignition............................... 11
Key ................................ 11
Ignition Key Removal.................... 11
IlluminatedEntry ....................... 17
Immobilizer (Sentry Key).................. 12
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Infant Restraint....................... 47,48
Inflation Pressure Tires................... 141
Information Center, Vehicle............... 144
Instrument Cluster...................135,136
Instrument Panel and Controls............. 134
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............ 299
Interior Appearance Care................. 298
Interior Fuses.......................... 300
InteriorLights ......................... 100
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)......... 101
Introduction............................ 4
Jump Starting......................... 262
Key, Programming....................... 14
Key, Replacement....................... 13
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer).................. 12
Key-In Reminder........................ 12
Keyless Entry System..................... 17
Keys................................. 11
Knee Bolster........................... 38
Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 98Lap/Shoulder Belts...................... 30
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) . . . 50,52
LatchPlate ............................ 31
Latches............................... 58
Hood............................... 93
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 246
LifeofTires ........................... 233
Lights .............................. 58,95
Airbag ....................... 43,46,58,137
Anti-Lock........................137,213
Automatic Headlights................... 95
Brake Assist Warning.................. 219
BrakeWarning ....................138,211
Bulb Replacement..................... 307
Courtesy/Reading.................. 99,115
Cruise ............................. 136
Daytime Running...................... 98
Dimmer Switch, Headlight............. 98,99
Electronic Stability Program
(ESP) Indicator......................... 219
Electronic Throttle Control Warning....... 141
Engine Temperature Warning............ 137
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Fog ............................. 98,136
Hazard Warning Flasher................ 256
Headlight Switch...................... 95
Headlights........................ 95,307
Headlights On With Wipers........... 96,102
High Beam........................ 99,140
High Beam Indicator................... 140
IlluminatedEntry ...................... 17
Instrument Cluster.................. 95,136
Interior ..........................100,115
License............................. 312
Lights On Reminder.................... 98
Low Fuel........................... 136
LowTire ............................ 141
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)...... 143
Oil Pressure......................... 143
Passing............................. 99
Reading............................ 115
Seat Belt Reminder.................... 140
Service............................. 307
Service Engine Soon
(MalfunctionIndicator) .................. 143
SmartBeams.......................... 96Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS).......141,239
Traction Control...................... 219
Turn Signal........................ 98,136
VanityMirror ......................... 65
Voltage ............................. 142
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 136
Load Leveling System................... 129
Loading Vehicle.....................252,253
Capacities........................... 253
Tires ............................... 225
Locks................................ 21
AutoUnlock ......................... 23
ChildProtection ....................... 23
Door............................... 21
Power Door.......................... 21
Low Tire Pressure System................ 239
Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren (LATCH).................... 50,52
Lubrication, Body....................... 284
Lumbar Support........................ 87
Maintenance Free Battery................. 281
Maintenance Procedures.................. 275
INDEX 353
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Window Fogging....................... 189
Windows.............................. 25
Power.............................. 25
Windshield Defroster.................... 187
Windshield Washers...............101,102,285
Fluid .............................. 285Windshield Wiper Blades................. 285
Windshield Wipers...................... 101
Wiper Blade Replacement................. 285
Wipers,Intermittent ..................... 101
Wipers, Rain Sensitive................... 102
360 INDEX