2009 CHRYSLER 300 rear view mirror

WARNING! (Continued)
•To help protect against personal injury, passengers
should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The
rear cargo space is intended for load carrying
purposes only, not for passengers, who should sit
in seats and use seat belts.
CARGO AREA FEATURES
Trunk Mat — If Equipped
A reversible trunk mat covers the bottom of the cargo
area. The rubber side of the mat is used to protect the
interior of the trunk from mud, snow, and debris. It
provides a nonskid surface to keep cargo from sliding.
REAR WINDOW FEATURES
Rear Window Defroster
The electric rear window defroster button is lo-
cated on the climate control. Press this button toturn on the rear window defroster and the heated outside
rearview mirrors (if equipped). An indicator in the button
will illuminate when the rear window defroster is on. The
rear window defroster automatically turns off after ap-
proximately 10 minutes. For an additional five minutes of
operation, press the button a second time.
CAUTION!
•To avoid damaging the electrical conductors of the
rear window defroster, do not use scrapers, sharp
instruments, or abrasive window cleaners on the
interior surface of the window.
•Labels can be peeled off after soaking with warm
water.
198 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

your selection, press and release the FUNCTION SE-
LECT button until “ON” or “OFF” appears.
“Headlights On with Wipers” (Available with Auto
Headlights Only)
When ON is selected, and the HEADLIGHT switch is in
the AUTO position, the headlights will turn on approxi-
mately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on. The
headlights will also turn off when the wipers are turned
off if they were turned on by this feature. To make your
selection, press and release the FUNCTION SELECT
button until “ON” or “OFF” appears.
NOTE:Turning the headlights on during the daytime
causes the instrument panel lights to dim. To increase the
brightness, refer to “Lights” in Section 3.
“Delay Turning Headlights Off”
When this feature is selected, the driver can choose to
have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 secondswhen exiting the vehicle. To make your selection, press
and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until “0,”
“30,” “60,” or “90” appears.
“Tilt Mirrors Down in Reverse” — If Equipped
When ON is selected, the outside rearview mirrors will
tilt downward when the ignition switch is in the ON
position and the transmission is in the REVERSE posi-
tion. The mirrors will move back to their previous
position when the transmission is shifted out of RE-
VERSE. To make your selection, press and release the
FUNCTION SELECT button until “ON” or “OFF”
appears.
“Turn Headlights On with Remote Key Unlock”
When this feature is selected, the headlights will activate
and remain on for up to 90 seconds when the doors are
unlocked with the RKE transmitter. To make your selec-
tion, press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button
until “OFF,” “30 sec.,” “60 sec.,” or “90 sec.” appears.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 235
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quarter window equipped with the radio antenna. Do
not use scrapers or other sharp instrument that may
scratch the elements.
When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray cleaner on the
towel or rag that you are using. Do not spray cleaner
directly on the mirror.
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are
molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care
must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic.
1. Clean with a wet soft rag or micro-fiber towel. A mild
soap solution may be used, but do not use high alcohol
content or abrasive cleaners. If soap is used, wipe clean
with a clean damp rag.
2. Dry with a soft tissue.
Seat Belt Maintenance
Do not bleach, dye, or clean the belts with chemical
solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric.
Sun damage can also weaken the fabric.
If the belts need cleaning, use MOPARTotal Clean, a
mild soap solution, or lukewarm water. Do not remove
the belts from the vehicle to wash them.
Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the
buckles do not work properly.
Cleaning the Center Console Cupholders
Clean with a damp cloth or towel using a mild detergent
with the cupholder in the center console.
NOTE:The cupholder cannot be removed.
448 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Cav-
ityCartridge
FuseMini-
FuseDescription
35 — 5 Amp
OrangeAntenna Module - If
Equipped/Power
Mirrors/Rain Sensor - If
Equipped
36 — 20 Amp
YellowHands-Free Phone - If
Equipped/Video Monitor
- If Equipped/Radio
37 — 15 Amp
BlueTransmission
38 — 10 Amp
RedAnalog Clock/Cargo
Light/Satellite Receiver
(SDARS) Video - If
Equipped/Vehicle Infor-
mation Module - If
Equipped
39 — 10 Amp
RedHeated Mirrors - If
EquippedCav-
ityCartridge
FuseMini-
FuseDescription
40 — 5 Amp
OrangeAuto Inside Rearview
Mirror - If Equipped/
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 Defroster
44 20 Amp
Blue— Amplifier - If Equipped/
Sunroof - If Equipped
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 455
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Head Restraints......................... 127
Headlight Washers....................... 431
Headlights............................ 460
Automatic........................... 137
Bulb Replacement...................... 458
Cleaning............................ 447
Delay.............................. 139
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 142
Lights On Reminder.................... 140
On With Wipers....................137,145
Passing............................. 142
Switch.............................. 136
Time Delay.......................... 139
Washers............................. 431
Heated Mirrors.......................... 89
Heated Seats........................... 127
Heater............................... 294
Heater, Engine Block..................... 312
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 142Hitches
Trailer Towing........................ 383
Holder, Coin........................... 195
Holder, Cup........................... 194
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 181
Hood Release.......................... 135
Ignition............................... 13
Key ...............................12,13
Ignition Key Removal..................... 13
Illuminated Entry........................ 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)................... 15
Infant Restraint........................65,66
Inflation Pressure Tires.................... 217
Information Center, Vehicle................. 220
Inside Rearview Mirror.................... 85
Instrument Cluster....................206,208
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 205
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 448
510 INDEX

Heated.............................. 89
Outside.............................. 86
Rearview............................. 85
Vanity............................... 89
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 361
Mopar Parts.........................422,496
MTBE/ETBE........................... 371
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 140
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 75
Occupant Restraints....................... 41
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)............370,470
Odometer..........................208,215
Trip .............................208,215
Oil Change Indicator..................209,225
Oil Change Indicator, Reset..............209,225
Oil, Engine.........................423,470Capacity............................ 468
Change Interval..................209,225,424
Checking.........................423,424
Dipstick..........................423,424
Disposal............................ 426
Filter............................426,470
Filter Disposal........................ 426
Identification Logo..................... 425
Materials Added to..................... 426
Recommendation...................425,468
Synthetic............................ 426
Viscosity.........................425,468
Oil Filter, Change........................ 426
Oil Filter, Selection....................... 426
Onboard Diagnostic System..............420,421
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ........... 181
Operating Precautions.................... 420
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual)............ 4
Outside Rearview Mirrors.................. 86
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Radio Operation........................ 293
Radio Remote Controls.................... 291
Radio, Satellite (uconnect gps)............282,288
Rain Sensitive Wiper System................ 146
Rear Cupholder......................... 194
Rear Park Sense System................... 177
Rear Seat, Folding....................... 129
Rear Window Defroster................... 198
Rear Window Features.................... 198
Rearview Mirrors........................ 85
Reclining Front Seats..................... 125
Recorder, Event Data...................... 63
Recreational Towing...................... 393
Reformulated Gasoline.................... 371
Refrigerant............................ 430
Release, Hood.......................... 135
Reminder, Lights On..................... 140
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 48Remote Control
Starting System........................ 26
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 291
Remote Starting System.................... 26
Remote Trunk Release..................... 39
Replacement Bulbs....................... 456
Replacement Keys........................ 16
Replacement Parts....................... 422
Replacement Tires....................... 357
Reporting Safety Defects................... 496
Resetting Oil Change Indicator...........209,225
Restraint, Head......................... 127
Restraints, Child......................... 65
Restraints, Occupant...................... 41
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck................ 411
516 INDEX