2009 CHRYSLER 300 C open hood

▫Advanced Phone Connectivity........... 112
▫Things You Should Know About Your
UConnectSystem................... 113
▫General Information.................. 122
Voice Recognition System (VR) —
If Equipped.......................... 122
▫Voice Recognition System (VR) Operation . . . 122
▫Commands........................ 124
▫Voice Training...................... 127
Seats.............................. 128
▫Power Seats........................ 128
▫Power Reclining Seats................. 129
▫Lumbar Support..................... 130
▫Head Restraints..................... 130▫Heated Seats — If Equipped............ 131
▫Folding Rear Seat.................... 133
Driver Memory Seat — If Equipped........ 134
▫Programming The Memory Feature....... 135
▫Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) Transmitter To The Memory
Feature........................... 136
▫Memory Position Recall................ 136
▫Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available With
Memory Seat Only)................... 137
To Open And Close The Hood............ 138
Lights............................. 139
▫Headlight Switch.................... 139
▫Automatic Headlights — If Equipped...... 140
84 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

between 0.9 in and 2.7 in (22.7 mm and 67.7 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 0.9 in (22.7 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 through the programmable features in
the EVIC. Refer to “Automatically Move Seat Back on
Exit,” under “Personal Settings (Customer-
Programmable Features)” under “Electronic Vehicle In-
formation Center (EVIC)” in Section 4.
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
Two latches must be released to open the hood.
1. Pull the hood release lever located under the left side
of the instrument panel.
Hood Release Lever
138 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

2. 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 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 theHood Safety Catch
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3

To minimize the possibility of catalyst damage:
•Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition
when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in
motion.
•Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the
vehicle.
•Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires
disconnected or removed, such as when diagnostic
testing, or for prolonged periods during very rough
idling or malfunctioning operating conditions.
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 engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If
you see or hear steam coming from under the
hood, do not 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 the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 445
7

BULB REPLACEMENT
Low Beam Headlight, High Beam Headlight,
Park/Turn Light, Inner Park Light, and Outer Park
Light – 300 Models
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 — High Beam Headlight Bulb
2 — Low Beam Headlight BulbMAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 4697

Hands-Free Phone (UConnect) .............. 94
Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water........................ 335
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 404
Head Restraints......................... 130
Headlight Washers....................... 442
Headlights............................ 471
Automatic........................... 140
Bulb Replacement...................... 469
Cleaning............................ 457
Delay.............................. 142
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 145
Lights On Reminder.................... 143
On With Wipers....................141,148
Passing............................. 145
Switch.............................. 139
Time Delay.......................... 142
Washers............................. 442Heated Mirrors.......................... 93
Heated Seats........................... 131
Heater............................... 298
Heater, Engine Block..................... 318
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 145
Hitches
Trailer Towing........................ 392
Holder, Coin........................... 198
Holder, Cup........................... 197
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 185
Hood Release.......................... 138
Ignition............................... 14
Key ...............................12,14
Ignition Key Removal..................... 14
Illuminated Entry........................ 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)................... 15
Infant Restraint........................68,69
Inflation Pressure Tires.................... 218
520 INDEX

Tire and Loading Information Placard......... 353
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 352
Tire Markings.......................... 348
Tire Safety Information.................... 348
Tires ............................81,357,508
Aging (Life of Tires).................... 363
Air Pressure.......................... 357
Chains.............................. 366
Changing.........................406,409
Compact Spare........................ 361
Flat Changing........................ 406
General Information.................... 357
High Speed.......................... 359
Inflation Pressures..................... 358
Jacking...........................408,409
Life of Tires.......................... 363
Load Capacity.....................353,354
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)........... 369
Quality Grading....................... 508Radial.............................. 360
Replacement......................... 364
Rotation............................. 368
Safety...........................348,357
Self-Sealing.......................... 366
Sizes............................... 350
Snow Tires........................... 367
Spare Tire........................... 406
Spinning............................ 362
Trailer Towing........................ 396
Tread Wear Indicators................... 363
To Open Hood.......................... 138
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 394
Torque Converter Clutch.................. 326
Towing............................... 389
24-Hour Towing Assistance............... 108
Behind a Motor Home.................. 401
Disabled Vehicle....................... 421
Guide.............................. 393
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