2007 CHRYSLER 300 SRT Owners Manual

CAUTION!
Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials
such as steel wool or scouring powder, which will
scratch metal and painted surfaces.
Special Care
•
If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive
near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once
a month.
•It is important that the drain holes in the lower edges
of the doors, rocker panels, and trunk be kept clear
and open.
•If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint,
touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is
considered the responsibility of the owner.
•If your vehicle is damaged due to an accident or
similar cause, which destroys the paint and protective
coating, have your vehicle repaired as soon as pos-
sible. The cost of such repairs is considered the respon-
sibility of the owner.
•If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers,
de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well
packaged and sealed.
•If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads, consider
mud or stone shields behind each wheel.
•Use Mopartouch up paint or equivalent on scratches
as soon as possible. Your dealer has touch up paint to
match the color of your vehicle.
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care
All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and
chrome plated wheels should be cleaned regularly with a
mild soap and water to prevent corrosion. To remove
heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use Mopar
Wheel Cleaner (05066247AB) or equivalent or select a
nonabrasive, non-acidic cleaner. Do not use scouring
pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, or metal polishes. Only
Moparor equivalent is recommended. Do not use oven
cleaner. Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic
solutions or harsh brushes that may damage the wheels’
protective finish.
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Interior Care
Use MoparFabric Cleaner or equivalent to clean fabric
upholstery and MoparCarpet Cleaner for carpeting.
Interior Trim should be cleaned starting with a damp
cloth, or MoparSatin Select. Do not use harsh cleaners
or Armorall. Use MoparTotal Clean to clean vinyl
upholstery.
MoparTotal Clean is specifically recommended for
leather upholstery.
Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular
cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt
can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery
and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth.
Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft cloth
and MoparTotal Clean or equivalent. Care should be
taken to avoid soaking your leather upholstery with any
liquid. Please do not use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids,
solvents, detergents, or ammonia-based cleaners to clean
your leather upholstery. Application of a leather condi-
tioner is not required to maintain the original condition.WARNING!
Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes.
Many are potentially flammable, and if used in
closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.
Cleaning Headlights
Your vehicle has plastic headlights that are lighter and
less susceptible to stone breakage than glass headlights.
Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore
different lens cleaning procedures must be followed.
To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and
reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To
remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol-
lowed by rinsing.
Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steel
wool or other aggressive material to clean the lenses.
Glass Surfaces
All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis
with MoparGlass Cleaner or any commercial
household-type glass cleaner. Never use an abrasive type
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cleaner. Use caution when cleaning the inside rear win-
dow equipped with electric defrosters or the right rear
quarter window equipped with the radio antenna. Do
not use scrapers or other sharp instruments, which may
scratch the elements.
When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray cleaner on the
towel or rag that you are using. Do not spray cleaner
directly on the mirror.
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are
molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care
must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic.
1. Clean with a wet soft rag or micro-fiber towel. A mild
soap solution may be used, but do not use high alcohol
content or abrasive cleaners. If soap is used, wipe clean
with a clean damp rag.
2. Dry with a soft tissue.
Seat Belt Maintenance
Do not bleach, dye, or clean the belts with chemical
solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric.
Sun damage can also weaken the fabric.
If the belts need cleaning, use MoparTotal Clean, a mild
soap solution, or lukewarm water. Do not remove the
belts from the vehicle to wash them.
Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the
buckles do not work properly.
Cleaning the Center Console Cup Holders
Clean with a damp cloth or towel using a mild detergent
with the cup holder in the center console.
NOTE:The cup holder cannot be removed.
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FUSES (POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTERS)
Fuses (Front Power Distribution Center)
A power distribution center is located in the engine
compartment. This center contains fuses and relays.
Cavity Car-
tridge
FuseMini
FuseDescription
1 — 20 Amp
YellowLeft High Intensity Dis-
charge (HID) Headlight
2 — 20 Amp
YellowRight High Intensity
Discharge (HID) Head-
light
3 — 15 Amp
BlueAdjustable Pedals - if
equipped
4 — 20 Amp
YellowAC Clutch/Horn
5 — 20 Amp
YellowHeadlight Washer - If
Equipped
6 — 15 Amp
BlueFront Control Module
(FCM)
7 — 20 Amp
YellowFog Lights
8 — 15 Amp
BlueLights – License, Park,
Side Marker, Stop, Turn
9 — 15 Amp
BlueFront Control Module
(FCM)
Front Power Distribution Center
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Cavity Car-
tridge
FuseMini
FuseDescription
10 — 5 Amp
OrangePowertrain Control
Module (PCM)/Starter
11 — 25 Amp
ClearAuto Shutdown/
Powertrain Control
Module (PCM)
12 — — —
13 — — —
14 — 25 Amp
ClearPowertrain Control
Module (PCM)
15 — 20 Amp
yellowInjectors, Ignition Coils
16 — — —
17 30 Amp
Pink— Anti-lock Brakes System
(ABS) Valves/
Powertrain Control
Module (PCM)
18 30 Amp
Pink— Windshield Wiper/
WasherCavity Car-
tridge
FuseMini
FuseDescription
19 50 Amp
Red— Radiator Fan
20 20 Amp
Blue— Starter
21 50 Amp
Red— Anti-lock Brakes System
(ABS) Pump Motor
22 40 Amp
Green— AC Clutch/Radiator Fan
High — Low
23 50 Amp
Red— High Intensity Lighting
(HID)
24 60 Amp
Yellow— Radiator Fan
25 30 Amp
Pink— Front Control Module
(FCM)
26 — — —
27 30 Amp
Pink— Front Control Module
(FCM)
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CAUTION!
•When installing the Power Distribution Center
cover, it is important to ensure the cover is prop-
erly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so
may allow water to get into the Power Distribu-
tion Center, and possibly result in an electrical
system failure.
•When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to
use only a fuse having the correct amperage
rating. The use of a fuse with a rating other than
indicated may result in a dangerous electrical
system overload. If a properly rated fuse contin-
ues to blow, it indicates a problem in the circuit
that must be corrected.
Fuses (Rear Power Distribution Center)
There is also a power distribution center located in the
trunk under the spare tire access panel. This center
contains fuses and relays.
Rear Power Distribution Center
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Cavity Car-
tridge
FuseMini
FuseDescription
1 60 Amp
Yellow— Ignition Off Draw (IOD)
2 40 Amp
Green— Battery
3———
4 40 Amp
Green— Battery
5 40 Amp
Green— Heated Seats - if
equipped
6 — 20 Amp
YellowFuel Pump
7 — 20 Amp
YellowAmplifier — Subwoofer
8 — 15 Amp
BlueIgnition Switch/Airbag
Control Module (ACM)
9 — 20 Amp
YellowConsole Power Outlet
10 — — —
11*———Cavity Car-
tridge
FuseMini
FuseDescription
12*———
13*———
14 — 10 Amp
RedAC Heater Control/
Cluster/Sentry Key Re-
mote Keyless Entry
15 — — —
16 — — —
17 — 20 Amp
YellowCluster
18 — 20 Amp
YellowSelectable Power Outlet
19 — 10 Amp
RedStop Lights
20 — — —
21 — — —
22 — — —
23 — — —
24 — — —
25 — — —
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Cavity Car-
tridge
FuseMini
FuseDescription
26 — — —
27 — 10 Amp
RedAirbag/Airbag Control
Module (ACM)
28 — 10 Amp
RedCurtain Airbag - if
equipped
29 — 5 Amp
OrangeAnti-lock Brakes
Module/Cluster/Front
Control Module (FCM)/
Powertrain Control
Module (PCM)/Sentry
Key Remote Keyless
Entry/Stop Lights
30 — 10 Amp
RedDoor Modules/Power
Mirrors - if equipped/
Steering Control Module
31 — — —
32 — — —
33 — — —
34 — — —Cavity Car-
tridge
FuseMini
FuseDescription
35 — 5 Amp
OrangeAmplifier - if equipped/
Antenna/Ignition
Delay/Overhead
Console/Passenger Door
Lock & Express Power
Window Switch - if
equipped/Power Mir-
rors - if equipped/Rain
Sensor - if equipped/
Rear Defrost
36 — 20 Amp
YellowHands Free Phone - if
equipped/Media System
Monitor DVD - if
equipped/Radio/
Satellite Receiver - if
equipped
37 — 15 Amp
BlueTransmission - NAG1
38 — 5 Amp
OrangeAnalog Clock/Cargo
Light/Overhead Con-
sole
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