2007 CHRYSLER 300 SRT open hood

▫Folding Rear Seat......................89

Driver Memory Seat — If Equipped.........90
▫Programming The Memory Feature.........90
▫Linking & Unlinking The Remote Keyless
Transmitter To The Memory Feature.........91
▫Memory Position Recall..................92
▫Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available With Memory
Seat Only)...........................92

To Open And Close The Hood.............93

Lights...............................95
▫Headlight Switch......................95
▫Automatic Headlights...................95
▫Headlights On With Wipers...............96
▫Smartbeams — If Equipped...............96
▫Headlight Time Delay...................97
▫Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only)......98▫Lights-On Reminder....................98
▫Fog Lights...........................98
▫Multi-Function Lever....................98
▫Overhead Console Map/Reading Lights......99
▫Interior Lights.......................100

Windshield Wipers And Washers..........101
▫Intermittent Wiper System...............101
▫Mist Feature.........................102
▫Windshield Washers...................102
▫Headlights On With Wipers..............102
▫Rain Sensing Wipers...................102
▫Adding Washer Fluid..................104

Headlight Washers.....................105
▫Adding Washer Fluid..................106

Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column.....107

Adjustable Pedals......................108
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is between 2.4 inches and 3.5 inches (60 mm and 90
mm) forward of the rear stop. The seat will return to its
previously set position when you insert the key into
the ignition switch and turn it out of the LOCK
position.
•The Easy Entry/Easy Exit feature is disabled when the
driver seat position is less than 2.4 inches (60 mm)
forward of the rear stop. At this position, there is no
benefit to the driver by moving the seat for Easy Exit
or Easy Entry.
Each stored memory setting will have an associated Easy
Entry and Easy Exit position.
NOTE:The Easy Entry/Easy Exit feature can be en-
abled or disabled. For details, refer to “Automatically
Move Seat Back on Exit,” under “Personal Settings (Cus-
tomer Programmable Features),” under “Electronic Ve-
hicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this
manual.
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
Two latches must be released to open the hood. First, pull
the hood release lever located under the left side of the
instrument panel.
Hood Release Lever
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Next, move to the outside of the vehicle and push the
safety catch to the left. The safety catch is located under
the center front edge of the hood.Use the hood prop rod (if equipped) to secure the hood in
the open position.
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Lower the hood, until it is open approximately 6
inches (15 cm), and then drop it. This should secure both
latches. Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully
closed, with both latches engaged.
WARNING!
If the hood is not fully latched, it could fly up when
the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision.
You could have a collision. Be sure all hood latches
are fully latched before driving.
Hood Safety Catch
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Cooling System
WARNING!
•When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis-
connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition
switch to the OFF position. The fan is temperature
controlled and can start at any time the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
•You or others can be badly burned by hot coolant
or steam from your radiator. If you see or hear
steam coming from under the hood, don’t open
the hood until the radiator has had time to cool.
Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap
when the radiator is hot.
Coolant Checks
Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12
months (before the onset of freezing weather, where
applicable). If coolant is dirty or rusty in appearance, the
system should be drained, flushed and refilled with fresh
coolant. Check the front of the A/C condenser for anyaccumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently
spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the
face of the condenser.
Check the coolant recovery bottle tubing for brittle rub-
ber, cracking, tears, cuts, and tightness of the connection
at the bottle and radiator. Inspect the entire system for
leaks.
With the engine at normal operating temperature (but
not running), check the cooling system pressure cap for
proper vacuum sealing by draining a small amount of
coolant from the radiator drain cock. If the cap is sealing
properly, the engine coolant (antifreeze) will begin to
drain from the coolant recovery bottle. DO NOT RE-
MOVE THE COOLANT PRESSURE CAP WHEN THE
COOLING SYSTEM IS HOT.
Cooling System — Drain, Flush, and Refill
The system should be drained, flushed, and refilled at the
intervals shown on the Maintenance Schedule.
If the solution is dirty or contains a considerable amount
of sediment, clean and flush with a reliable cooling
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WARNING!
A transient high tension occurs at the bulb sockets of
High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights when the
headlight switch is turned ON. It may cause serious
electrical shock or electrocution if not serviced prop-
erly. See your authorized dealer for service.
NOTE:When HID headlights are turned on, there is a
blue hue to the lights. This diminishes and becomes more
white after approximately 10 seconds, as the system
charges.
1. Open the hood.
NOTE:Removal of the air cleaner filter housing may be
necessary prior to replacing bulbs in the headlight assem-
bly on the driver side of the vehicle.
2. Twist the appropriate bulb and socket assembly
counter-clockwise, and then pull it out of the headlight
assembly.
3. Pull the bulb out of the socket assembly.4. Push the replacement bulb into the socket assembly.
5. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly into the head-
light assembly, and then turn it clockwise.
1 — Low Beam Headlight Bulb
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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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