2008 CHRYSLER 300 SRT heater

3. Set the parking brake, place the automatic transmis-
sion in PARK, and turn the ignition switch to the LOCK
position on both vehicles.
4. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electri-
cal loads.
5. Connect one end of the jumper cable to the remote
jump-start positive battery post(+)in the engine com-
partment. Connect the other end of the same cable to the
positive terminal of the booster battery. Refer to the
following illustration for jump-starting connections.
6. Connect the other cable, first to the negative terminal
of the booster battery andthen to the engine ground (-)
of the vehicle with the discharged battery.Make sure
you have a good contact on the engine ground. Refer to
the following illustration for jump-starting connections.
Jump-Starting
378 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

Cavity Car-
tridge
FuseMini-
FuseDescription
8 — 15 Amp
BlueDiagnostic Link Connec-
tor (DLC)/Wireless Con-
trol Module (WCM)/
Wireless Ignition Node
(WIN)
9 — 20 Amp
YellowPower Outlet
10 — — —
11*———
12*———
13*———
14 — 10 Amp
RedAC Heater Control/
Cluster/Security Mod-
ule - if equipped
15 — — —
16 — — —Cavity Car-
tridge
FuseMini-
FuseDescription
17 — 20 Amp
YellowCluster
18 — 20 Amp
YellowSelectable Power Outlet
19 — 10 Amp
RedStop Lights
20 — — —
21 — — —
22 — — —
23 — — —
24 — — —
25 — — —
26 — — —
27 — 10 Amp
RedOccupant Restraint Con-
troller (ORC)
424 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Cavity Car-
tridge
FuseMini-
FuseDescription
39 — 10 Amp
RedHeated Mirrors - if
equipped
40 — 5 Amp
OrangeAuto Inside Rearview
Mirror/Heated Seats - if
equipped/Switch Bank
41 — 10 Amp
RedAC Heater Control/
Headlights/Park Assist -
if equipped/Tire Pres-
sure Monitoring - if
equipped/Occupant Re-
straint Controller (ORC)
42 30 Amp
Pink— Front Blower Motor
43 30 Amp
Pink— Rear Window DefrosterCavity Car-
tridge
FuseMini-
FuseDescription
44 20 Amp
Blue— Amplifier - if equipped/
Sunroof - if equipped
*Cavities 11, 12, and 13 contain self-resetting fuses
(circuit breakers) that are only serviceable by an autho-
rized dealer. The cluster, driver SEAT switch, and
memory module (if equipped) are fused by the 25-amp
circuit breaker in cavity 11. The passenger SEAT Switch is
fused by the 25-amp circuit breaker in cavity 12. The door
modules, the driver power WINDOW switch, and the
passenger power WINDOW switch are fused by the
25-amp circuit breaker in cavity 13. If you experience
temporary or permanent loss of these systems, see your
authorized dealer for service.
426 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
U.S. Metric
Fuel (approximate)
6.1 Liter Engine 19 gal 72 l
Engine Oil with Filter
6.1 Liter Engine (SAE 0W-40) 7 qts 6.6 liters
Cooling System *
6.1 Liter Engine (Mopar
Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/
100,000 Mile Formula) or
equivalent15.2 qts 14.4 l
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to
MAX level.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 435
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Jump Starting......................... 377
Overheating.......................... 371
Towing ............................. 381
Emergency Trunk Release................... 38
Emission Control System Maintenance......388,440
Engine............................... 386
Air Cleaner.......................... 394
Block Heater......................... 301
Break-In Recommendations................ 73
Checking Oil Level..................... 391
Compartment......................... 386
Coolant (Antifreeze).................404,436
Cooling ............................. 404
Exhaust Gas Caution.................. 75,360
Fails to Start.......................... 300
Flooded, Starting...................... 300
Fuel Requirements..................... 357
Jump Starting......................... 377
Oil ...........................391,435,436Oil Change Interval.................... 392
Oil Filler Cap......................... 392
OilFilter ............................ 393
Oil Filter Disposal...................... 393
Oil Selection.......................392,435
Overheating.......................... 371
Starting............................. 297
Temperature Gauge..................... 203
Engine Oil Viscosity...................... 392
Enhanced Accident Response Feature.......... 60
Entry System, Illuminated.................. 20
Ethanol............................... 358
Event Data Recorder...................... 62
Exhaust Gas Caution.............. 75,76,360,403
Exhaust System....................... 75,403
ExteriorFoldingMirrors ................... 85
ExteriorLighting ........................ 132
ExteriorLights .......................... 77
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Bulb Replacement...................... 428
Cleaning............................ 418
Delay .............................. 136
High Beam........................... 138
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 138
Lights On Reminder.................... 136
On With Wipers....................134,142
Passing............................. 138
Switch .............................. 132
TimeDelay .......................... 136
Washers..........................145,402
Heated Mirrors.......................... 87
Heated Seats........................... 124
Heater, Engine Block..................... 301
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 138
Holder,Coin ........................... 190
Holder,Cup ........................... 189
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 177
Hood Release.......................... 131Hoses................................ 409
Ignition............................... 14
Key ............................... 12,14
Ignition Key Removal..................... 14
Illuminated Entry........................ 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)................... 15
Infant Restraint........................ 64,65
Inflation Pressure Tires.................... 206
Information Center, Vehicle................. 209
Instrument Cluster....................198,199
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 197
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 418
Interior Appearance Care.................. 417
Interior Fuses.......................... 419
Interior Lights.......................... 139
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 141
Introduction............................. 4
466 INDEX