2010 CHRYSLER 300 maintenance

TABLE OF CONTENTSSECTIONPAGE
1INTRODUCTION............................................................3
2THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE..............................9
3UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE............................. 85
4UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL.................................. 209
5STARTING AND OPERATING................................................305
6WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES............................................. 399
7MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE..............................................421
8MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES.................................................485
9IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE........................................ 505
10INDEX...................................................................515
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group
LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision
workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all
essentials that are traditional to our vehicles.
This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis-
tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint
you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle.
It is supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet,
located on the DVD, and various customer-oriented
documents. Please take the time to read these publica-
tions carefully. Following the instructions and recom-
mendations in this manual will help assure safe and
enjoyable operation of your vehicle.
NOTE: After you read the manual, it should be stored
in the vehicle for convenient referencing and remain
with the vehicle when sold, so that the new owner will
be aware of all safety warnings.When it comes to service, remember that your authorized
dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech-
nicians and genuine MOPAR
parts, and cares about
your satisfaction.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section
contains the information you desire.
Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the
items of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and
illustrations may differ from your vehicle’s equipment
The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manual
contains a complete listing of all subjects.
Consult the following table for a description of the
symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout
this Owner’s Manual:
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Transporting Pets
Airbags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet.
An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly
injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in
a collision.
Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses
or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts.
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
A long break-in period is not required for the engine and
drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle.
Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km).
After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or
55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the
limits of local traffic laws, contributes to a good break-in.
Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri-
mental and should be avoided.The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a
high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil
changes should be consistent with anticipated climate
conditions under which vehicle operations will occur. For
the recommended viscosity and quality grades refer to
“Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Ve-
hicle”. NON-DETERGENT OR STRAIGHT MINERAL
OILS MUST NEVER BE USED.
A new engine may consume some oil during its first few
thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be
considered a normal part of the break-in and not inter-
preted as an indication of difficulty.
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▫To Resume Speed .................... 160
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting .............. 160
▫ To Accelerate For Passing .............. 161
 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
— If Equipped ........................ 162
▫ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation . . 164
▫ Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) . . 164
▫ To Activate ......................... 165
▫ To Set a Desired ACC Speed ............ 166
▫ To Cancel .......................... 167
▫ ToTurnOff ........................ 168
▫ To Resume Speed .................... 168
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting .............. 168 ▫
Setting The Following Distance In ACC .... 170
▫ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu ..... 172
▫ Display Warnings And Maintenance ....... 175
▫ Precautions While Driving With ACC ...... 178
▫ General Information .................. 181
▫ Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control
Mode ............................. 182
 Parksense Rear Park Assist .............. 184
▫ Parksense System Usage Precautions ...... 186
 Overhead Console ..................... 189
▫ Courtesy/Reading Lights .............. 189
▫ Sunglasses Storage ................... 189
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Garage Door Opener — If Equipped ........ 190
▫ Programming HomeLink .............. 191
▫ Gate Operator/Canadian Programming .... 194
▫ Using HomeLink ................... 194
▫ Reprogramming A Single HomeLink
Button ............................ 195
▫ Security ........................... 195
▫ Troubleshooting Tips .................. 195
▫ General Information .................. 196
 Power Sunroof — If Equipped ............ 196
▫ Opening Sunroof — Express ............ 197
▫ Closing Sunroof — Express ............. 197
▫ Pinch Protect Feature ................. 198 ▫
Pinch Protect Override ................ 198
▫ Venting Sunroof — Express ............. 198
▫ Sunshade Operation .................. 198
▫ Wind Buffeting ...................... 199
▫ Sunroof Maintenance ................. 199
▫ Ignition Off Operation ................. 199
▫ Sunroof Fully Closed .................. 199
 Electrical Power Outlets ................. 200
 Cupholders .......................... 203
▫ Front Seat Cupholders ................. 203
▫ Rear Seat Cupholders ................. 203
 Storage ............................. 204
▫ Console Features .................... 204
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Display Warnings and Maintenance
ACC Blinded Warning
The ACC Blinded Warning will display when conditions
temporarily limit system performance. This most often
occurs at times of poor visibility, such as in snow, fog,
heavy rain, or when driving into direct sunlight (sunrise
or sunset). The ACC system may also become tempo-
rarily blinded due to obstructions, such as dirt or ice. In
these cases, the EVIC will display “ACC Blinded” and
the system will deactivate.NOTE:If the ACC Blinded Warning is active Normal
(Fixed Speed) Cruise Control is still available. For addi-
tional information refer to “Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise
Control Mode” in this section.
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If weather conditions are not a factor, the driver should
examine the sensor. It may require cleaning or removal of
an obstruction. The sensor is located behind the grille,
slightly offset from the center of the grille.
To keep the ACC System operating properly, it is impor-
tant to note the following maintenance items:•Always keep the sensor clean. Carefully wipe the
sensor lens with a soft cloth. Be cautious not to
damage the sensor lens.
•Do not remove any screws from the sensor or the
sensor mount. Doing so could cause an ACC system
malfunction or failure and require a sensor realign-
ment.
•If the sensor is damaged due to an accident, see your
authorized dealer for service.
•Do not attach or install any accessories near the sensor,
including transparent material or aftermarket grilles.
Doing so could cause an ACC system failure or
malfunction.
When the condition that deactivated the system is no
longer present, the system will return to the “CRUISE
OFF” state and will resume function by simply reactivat-
ing it.
ACC Sensor Location
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Wind Buffeting
Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the
ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the
windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain
open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur-
rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with
the rear windows open, then open the front and rear
windows together to minimize the buffeting. If the
buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, then adjust the
sunroof opening to minimize the buffeting or open any
window.
Sunroof Maintenance
Use only a nonabrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean
the glass panel.
Ignition Off Operation
For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), the power sunroof switchwill remain active for 10 minutes after the ignition is
placed in the OFF position. Opening either front door
will cancel this feature.
For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, the power sunroof
switch will remain active for up to 60 minutes after the
ignition is placed in the OFF position. Opening either
front door will cancel this feature. The time is program-
mable. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Fea-
tures)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.
Sunroof Fully Closed
Press the switch forward and release to ensure that the
sunroof is fully closed.
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