2008 CHRYSLER 300 SRT window

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

About Your Brakes....................315,317
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)............317,321
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . 153
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 406
Adding Fuel........................... 361
Adding Washer Fluid...............144,146,402
Additives, Fuel......................... 359
Adjustable Pedals....................... 148
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 394
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 399
Air Conditioning Filter.................290,400
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 291
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............399,400
Air Conditioning System................284,399
Air Pressure, Tires....................206,337
Airbag................................ 49
Airbag Deployment..................... 55,59
Airbag Light..................... 56,61,76,201
Airbag Maintenance....................... 61Airbag, Side.......................... 50,57
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)............. 50,57
Alarm, Panic............................ 22
Alarm (Security Alarm)................. 18,205
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............... 18
Alignment and Balance................... 343
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 270
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........405,406,435
Disposal............................ 407
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............317,321
Anti-Lock Warning Light...............200,319
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)........ 18
Anti-Theft System....................... 205
Appearance Care........................ 414
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm)......... 18
Assistance Towing....................... 101
Audio Systems (Radio).................232,251
Auto Down Power Windows................ 34
458 INDEX

Auto Unlock, Doors....................... 30
Auto Up Power Windows.................. 34
Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 84
Automatic Door Locks................... 29,30
Automatic Headlights.................... 133
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)......... 284
Automatic Transaxle
Special Additives...................... 414
Automatic Transmission.............305,413,414
Adding Fluid......................414,437
Autostick.........................308,310
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 414
Fluid Change......................... 414
Fluid Level Check...................... 413
FluidType ........................... 437
Shifting ............................. 305
Special Additives...................... 414
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode . . 309,310
Autostick...........................308,310AxleFluid ............................. 437
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid)............... 437
BallJoints ............................. 401
Battery............................... 397
Emergency Starting..................... 377
Jump Starting......................... 377
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 23
Location..........................377,397
Bearings.............................. 414
Belts,Drive ............................ 393
Belts, Seat............................ 40,76
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 401
B-Pillar Location........................ 332
Brake Assist System...................... 322
Brake Control System, Electronic............. 320
Brake Fluid............................ 437
Brake, Parking.......................... 315
Brake System........................317,410
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Dealer Service.......................... 390
Deck Lid, Emergency Release................ 38
Deck Lid, Power Release................... 37
Defroster, Rear Window................... 292
Defroster, Windshield................... 77,288
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 141
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 387
Digital Video Disc (DVD) Player..........232,251
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 138
Dipsticks
Oil (Engine).......................... 391
Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 381
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 407
Engine Oil........................... 393
Door Locks............................. 27
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 29
Door Opener, Garage..................... 177
DriveBelts ............................ 393Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 312
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
tanding Water.......................... 313
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System)...... 273
Electric Rear Window Defrost............... 292
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 86
Electrical Power Outlets................... 187
Electronic Brake Control System............. 320
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses).... 419
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)....150,153
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 323
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light...... 205
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 209
Emergency Deck Lid Release................ 38
Emergency, In Case of
FreeingVehicleWhenStuck ............... 380
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 370
462 INDEX

Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 332
Port
Universal Serial Bus (USB).............232,251
USB .............................232,251
Power
Brakes.............................. 317
Deck Lid Release....................... 37
Distribution Center (Fuses)............... 419
Door Locks........................... 28
Mirrors .............................. 86
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).......... 187
Seats............................... 120
Steering............................. 319
Steering, Checking..................... 400
Sunroof............................. 184
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column........... 147
Windows............................. 33
Power Steering Fluid..................400,437
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 48Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................. 46
Programmable Electronic Features............ 226
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 20
Radial Ply Tires......................... 339
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap).......... 406
Radio Broadcast Signals................... 231
Radio, Navigation....................... 251
Radio Operation...................233,253,283
Radio Remote Controls.................... 281
Radio, Satellite............232,233,251,253,268,273
Radio (Sound Systems).................232,251
Rain Sensitive Wiper System................ 142
Rear Cup Holder........................ 189
Rear Park Sense System................... 172
Rear Seat, Folding....................... 125
Rear Wheel Bearings..................... 414
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Rear Window Defroster................... 292
Rear Window Features.................... 292
Reception, Radio........................ 231
Reclining Front Seats..................... 121
Recorder, Event Data...................... 62
Recreational Towing...................... 367
Reformulated Gasoline.................... 358
Refrigerant............................ 400
Release, Hood.......................... 131
Reminder, Lights On..................... 136
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 46
Remote Control
Starting System........................ 25
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 281
Remote Starting System.................... 25
Remote Trunk Release..................... 37
Replacement Bulbs....................... 427
Replacement Keys........................ 16Replacement Parts....................... 389
Replacement Tires....................... 342
Reporting Safety Defects................... 453
Restraint, Head......................... 123
Restraints, Child......................... 64
Restraints, Occupant...................... 39
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck................ 380
Rotation, Tires.......................... 345
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 76
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 77
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 453
Safety, Exhaust Gas....................... 75
Safety Information, Tire................... 328
Safety Tips............................. 74
Satellite Radio............232,233,251,253,268,273
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 270
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 440
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 419
472 INDEX

Settings, Personal........................ 226
Shifting ............................... 301
Automatic Transmission...............301,305
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage.............. 44
Shoulder Belts........................... 40
Side Airbag........................... 50,57
Side Curtain (Window Airbag)............... 50
Side View Mirror Adjustment................ 85
Signals, Turn...................... 77,138,199
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 312
SmartBeams........................... 134
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 343
Snow Tires............................ 344
Sound Systems (Radio).................232,251
Spark Plugs.........................394,436
Specifications
Fuel (Gasoline)........................ 436
Oil ................................ 436
Speed Control (Cruise Control)...........150,153Speedometer........................... 199
Starting............................. 25,297
Automatic Transmission................. 298
Cold Weather......................... 299
Emergency (Jump Starting)............... 377
Engine Fails to Start.................... 300
Remote.............................. 25
Starting and Operating.................... 297
Starting Procedures...................... 297
Steering
Column Controls...................... 137
Linkage............................. 401
Power...........................319,400
TiltColumn .......................... 147
Wheel, Tilt........................... 147
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls.............................. 281
Storage............................190,427
Storage, Vehicle......................290,427
474 INDEX

Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port...........232,251
Universal Transmitter..................... 177
Unleaded Gasoline....................... 357
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt.............. 45
USB Port...........................232,251
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses................. 409
VanityMirrors ........................... 88
Variance, Compass....................... 221
Vehicle Certification Label................. 364
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)............ 6
Vehicle Loading...................333,364,365
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 7
Vehicle Storage.......................290,427
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).......... 18
Video Entertainment System
(Rear Seat Video System).................. 273
Viscosity, Engine Oil...................... 392
Voice Recognition System (VR).............. 115Warning Flasher, Hazard.................. 370
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster
Description)........................... 199
Warnings and Cautions..................... 6
Warranty Information..................... 452
Washer, Adding Fluid...............144,146,402
Washers, Headlight...................... 145
Washers, Windshield................140,142,402
Washing Vehicle......................... 415
Water
Driving Through...................... 313
Wheel Alignment and Balance............... 343
Wheel and Wheel Trim.................... 416
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care................ 416
Wheel Bearings......................... 414
WindBuffeting ....................... 36,186
Window Airbag (Side Curtain)............. 50,57
Window Fogging........................ 290
Windows.............................. 33
INDEX 477
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