2009 CHRYSLER 300 jacking

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
Hazard Warning Flasher................ 396
If Your Engine Overheats................ 396
Jacking And Tire Changing............... 397
▫Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage........ 398
▫Preparations For Jacking............... 400
▫Jacking And Changing a Tire............ 400
▫Compact Spare Tire................... 405
▫Wheel Cover Or Center Cap Installation
(If Equipped)....................... 406Jump-Starting Procedures................ 408
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................. 411
Towing A Disabled Vehicle............... 412
▫Without The Ignition Key.............. 412
▫Towing This Vehicle Behind Another
Vehicle............................ 412
▫Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
With A Tow Dolly.................... 414
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the fan control to high. This allows the heater core to act
as a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat
from the engine cooling system.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage
your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads “H,”
pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with
the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops
back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on
the “H,” turn the engine off immediately and call for
service.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or
others could be badly burned by steam or boiling
coolant. You may want to call a service center if your
vehicle overheats. If you decide to look under the
hood yourself, refer to Section 7 and follow the
warnings under the “Cooling System Pressure Cap”
paragraph.
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
WARNING!
•Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off
the road to avoid the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 397
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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.
6. Block the front and rear of the
wheel diagonally opposite of the jack-
ing position. For example, if changing
the right front tire, block the left rear
wheel.NOTE:Passengers should not remain in the vehicle
when the vehicle is being jacked.
Jacking and Changing a Tire
WARNING!
Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to
help prevent personal injury or damage to your
vehicle:
•Always park on a firm, level surface as far from
the edge of the roadway as possible before raising
the vehicle.
•Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to
be raised.
•Set the parking brake firmly and set an automatic
transmission in PARK; a manual transmission in
REVERSE.
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400 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 220
Emergency Deck Lid Release................ 40
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............... 411
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 396
Jacking............................. 397
Jump Starting......................... 408
Overheating.......................... 396
Towing............................. 412
Emergency Trunk Release................... 40
Emission Control System Maintenance......421,474
Engine..........................417,418,419
Air Cleaner.......................... 427
Block Heater......................... 312
Break-In Recommendations................ 75
Checking Oil Level..................423,424
Compartment...................417,418,419
Coolant (Antifreeze).................435,470
Cooling............................. 435Exhaust Gas Caution..................76,374
Fails to Start.......................... 311
Flooded, Starting...................... 311
Fuel Requirements..................... 370
Jump Starting......................... 408
Oil ...........................423,468,470
Oil Change Interval...............209,225,424
Oil Filler Cap......................... 425
Oil Filter............................ 426
Oil Filter Disposal..................... 426
Oil Selection.......................425,468
Oil Synthetic......................... 426
Overheating.......................... 396
Starting............................. 309
Temperature Gauge.................... 214
Engine Oil Viscosity...................... 425
Enhanced Accident Response Feature.......... 62
Entry System, Illuminated.................. 20
Ethanol............................... 371
INDEX 507
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Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 449
Interior Appearance Care.................. 446
Interior Fuses.......................... 449
Interior Lights.......................... 142
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 144
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 398
Jack Operation.......................... 400
Jacking Instructions...................... 400
Jump Starting.......................... 408
Key, Programming........................ 17
Key, Replacement........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 15
Key-In Reminder......................... 14
Keyless Entry System...................... 20
Keys................................. 12
Kicker Sound System..................... 287Knee Bolster............................ 51
Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 141
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 42
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren)............................69,70
Latch Plate............................. 44
Latches................................ 78
Hood.............................. 135
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 370
Leaks, Fluid............................ 78
Life of Tires............................ 356
Light Bulbs..........................78,456
Lights..............................78,136
Airbag........................58,63,77,212
Anti-Lock........................... 211
Automatic Headlights................... 137
Brake Assist Warning................... 341
Brake Warning........................ 212
INDEX 511
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Overdrive............................. 319
Overhead Console....................... 180
Overheating, Engine...................214,396
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual).........4,497
Paint Care............................. 444
Panic Alarm............................ 24
Park Sense System, Rear................... 177
Parking Brake.......................... 332
Passing Light........................... 142
Pedals, Adjustable....................... 149
Personal Settings........................ 232
Pets.................................. 75
Phone, Cellular.......................... 90
Phone, Hands-Free (uconnect)............... 90
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 346
Power
Deck Lid Release....................... 39
Distribution Center (Fuses)............449,451Door Locks........................... 30
Mirrors.............................. 88
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).......... 191
Seats............................... 124
Steering..........................331,332
Sunroof............................. 188
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column.......... 148
Windows............................. 35
Power Steering Fluid..................... 471
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 50
Preparation for Jacking.................... 400
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................ 48
Programmable Electronic Features............ 232
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 20
Radial Ply Tires......................... 353
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap).......... 438
INDEX 515
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Aging (Life of Tires).................... 356
Air Pressure.......................... 350
Chains.............................. 358
Changing.........................397,400
Compact Spare........................ 353
Flat Changing........................ 397
General Information.................... 350
High Speed.......................... 353
Inflation Pressures..................... 351
Jacking............................. 400
Life of Tires.......................... 356
Load Capacity........................ 346
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)........... 361
Quality Grading....................... 498
Radial.............................. 353
Replacement......................... 357
Rotation............................ 360
Safety...........................342,350
Self-Sealing.......................... 358Sizes............................... 343
Snow Tires........................... 360
Spare Tire........................... 398
Spinning............................ 355
Trailer Towing........................ 387
Tread Wear Indicators................... 355
To Open Hood.......................... 135
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 385
Torque Converter Clutch.................. 320
Towing............................... 380
24-Hour Towing Assistance............... 104
Behind a Motor Home.................. 393
Disabled Vehicle....................... 412
Guide.............................. 384
Recreational.......................... 393
Weight.............................. 384
Towing Assistance....................... 104
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motor Home......... 393
Traction Control......................... 337
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