2009 CHRYSLER 300 C ECU

2. Lift the access cover using the pull strap. 3. Remove the fastener securing the spare tire.
Opening The Access PanelSpare Tire Fastener
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4. Remove the spare tire.
5. Remove the fastener securing the jack.WARNING!
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or
hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve-
hicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in
the places provided.
Preparations For Jacking
1. Park the vehicle on a firm level surface as far from the
edge of the roadway as possible. Avoid icy or slippery
areas.
2. Set the parking brake.
3. Place the shift lever into PARK.
4. Turn OFF the ignition.
5. Turn on the Hazard Warning Flashers.
Jack Fastener
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WARNING! (Continued)
•If working on or near a roadway, be extremely
careful of motor traffic.
•To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated are
securely stowed, spares must be stowed with the
valve stem facing the ground.
•Turn on the Hazard Warning Flasher.
1. Remove the spare tire, jack, and lug wrench.2. If equipped with steel wheels, do not remove the
wheel cover at this time. If equipped with aluminum
wheels where the center cap covers the lug nuts, use the
lug wrench to pry the center cap off carefully before
raising the vehicle.
Jack Warning Label
Center Cap Removal
410 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

Cavity Car-
tridge
FuseMini-
FuseDescription
8 — 15 Amp
BlueDiagnostic Link Connector
(DLC)/Wireless Control
Module (WCM)/Wireless
Ignition Node (WIN)
9 — 20 Amp
YellowPower Outlet
10 — — —
11*———
12*———
13*———
14 — 10 Amp
RedAC Heater Control/
Cluster/Security Module -
If Equipped
15 — 20 Amp
YellowTrailer Tow Brake Module
- If Equipped
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)
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11. Reinstall the tail light assembly, fasteners, electrical
connector, and trunk liner.
12. Close the trunk.
License Light
1. Remove the screws securing the light to the rear fascia.
2. Remove the bulb and socket assembly.
3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and
install the replacement bulb.
4. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly.
5. Reattach the light to the rear fascia, and then install the
screws.
1 — License Light Bulb
2 — Socket 478 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

About Your Brakes....................... 339
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).............. 341
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . 157
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 447
Adding Fuel........................... 384
Adding Washer Fluid..................... 442
Additives, Fuel......................... 382
Adjustable Pedals....................... 152
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 437
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 440
Air Conditioning.....................298,300
Air Conditioning Controls................. 298
Air Conditioning Filter.................307,441
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 308
Air Conditioning Refrigerant............... 440
Air Conditioning System..........298,300,301,440
Air Pressure, Tires....................218,358
Airbag................................ 54
Airbag Deployment.....................60,64Airbag Light.....................61,66,80,213
Airbag Maintenance....................... 65
Airbag, Side..........................55,62
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain).............55,62
Alarm, Panic............................ 24
Alarm (Security Alarm).................18,217
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............... 18
All Wheel Drive (AWD)................333,454
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 288
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........446,447,479
Disposal............................ 449
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............341,343
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 213
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)........ 18
Anti-Theft System....................... 217
Appearance Care........................ 454
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm)......... 18
Assistance Towing....................... 108
512 INDEX

Power.............................. 128
Rear Folding......................... 133
Reclining............................ 129
Seatback Release....................... 133
Tilting.............................. 128
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............18,217
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)..........446,481
Selection of Oil......................... 435
Self-Sealing Tires........................ 366
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................... 15
Sentry Key Programming................... 17
Sentry Key Replacement................... 16
Service Assistance....................... 503
Service Contract......................... 505
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator).................... 220
Service Manuals........................ 507
Setting the Clock.............242,244,258,262,271
Settings, Personal........................ 236Shifting............................... 318
Automatic Transmission............318,323,328
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage.............. 49
Shoulder Belts........................... 44
Side Airbag...........................55,62
Side Curtain (Window Airbag)............... 55
Side View Mirror Adjustment................ 90
Signals, Turn......................81,144,210
Sirius Backseat TV™..................... 293
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 334
SmartBeams........................... 141
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 366
Snow Tires............................ 367
Sound System
Kicker.............................. 292
Spare Tire..........................361,406
Spark Plugs............................ 481
Specifications
Fuel (Gasoline)........................ 481
528 INDEX

Oil ................................ 481
Speed Control (Cruise Control)...........154,157
Speedometer........................... 210
Starting.............................27,313
Emergency (Jump Starting)............... 417
Engine Fails to Start.................... 316
Remote.............................. 27
Starting and Operating.................... 313
Starting Procedures...................... 313
Steering
Column Controls...................... 144
Column Lock......................... 150
Power...........................337,338
Tilt Column.......................150,151
Wheel, Tilt........................150,151
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls.............................. 295
Storage............................198,467
Storage, Vehicle......................307,467Storing Your Vehicle...................... 467
Stuck, Freeing.......................... 420
Sun Roof.............................. 191
Sunglasses Storage....................... 184
Sunroof Maintenance..................... 194
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 54
Sway Control, Trailer..................... 390
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 436
System, Remote Starting.................... 27
Tachometer............................ 212
Telescoping Steering Column.............150,151
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)........ 301
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......215,405
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 72
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)................ 18
Theft System (Security Alarm)............... 18
Tilt Steering Column...................150,151
Time Delay, Headlight.................... 142
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