2008 CHRYSLER 300 SRT open hood

Voice Recognition System (VR) — If Equipped . . 115
▫Voice Recognition System (VR) Operation....115
▫Commands..........................116
▫VoiceTraining........................119

Seats................................120
▫Power Seats.........................120
▫Power Reclining Seats..................121
▫Lumbar Support......................122
▫Head Restraints......................123
▫Heated Seats........................124
▫Folding Rear Seat.....................125

Driver Memory Seat — If Equipped.........126
▫Programming The Memory Feature........127▫Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) Transmitter To The Memory
Feature............................128
▫Memory Position Recall.................129
▫Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available With Memory
Seat Only)..........................129

To Open And Close The Hood.............131

Lights...............................132
▫Headlight Switch.....................132
▫Automatic Headlights..................133
▫Headlights On With Wipers..............134
▫SmartBeams — If Equipped..............134
▫Headlight Time Delay..................136
▫Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped.....136
80 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

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.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.
Hood Release Lever
Hood Safety Catch
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131
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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
in (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.
LIGHTS
Headlight Switch
The HEADLIGHT switch is located on the left
side of the instrument panel. This switch controls
the operation of the headlights, parking lights,
instrument panel lights, instrument panel light dimming,
interior lights, and fog lights.
132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Cooling System
WARNING!
•When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis-
connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition
switch to the LOCK position. The fan is tempera-
ture 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
any accumulation 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
404 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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 coun-
terclockwise, and then pull it out of the headlight assem-
bly.
3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and
install the replacement bulb.
4. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly into the head-
light assembly, and then turn it clockwise.
1 — Low Beam Headlight Bulb
2 — High Beam Headlight BulbMAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 4297

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

Rotation............................. 345
Safety...........................328,336
Sizes ............................... 329
Snow Tires........................... 344
Spinning ............................ 340
Tread Wear Indicators................... 340
To Open Hood.......................... 131
Towing ............................... 367
24-Hour Towing Assistance............... 101
Behind a Motor Home.................. 367
Disabled Vehicle....................... 381
Recreational.......................... 367
Towing Assistance....................... 101
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motor Home......... 367
Traction Control......................... 322
TrailerTowing .......................... 367
Transmission........................... 413
Automatic......................301,305,413
Fluid ............................... 437Shifting ............................. 301
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 23
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . 177
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 20
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)........ 20
Transporting Pets........................ 73
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 340
Trip Odometer.......................... 204
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid).................... 37,38
Trunk Release, Emergency.................. 38
Trunk Release Remote Control............... 37
Turn Signals.........................138,199
UCI Connector......................... 277
UConnect™ (Hands-Free Phone)........... 88,251
Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 455
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 277
476 INDEX