2010 CHRYSLER 300 light

We appreciate that you have made a major investment
when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer
has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and
training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with
the ownership experience. You’ll be pleased with their
sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related
concerns.
WARNING!
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain
vehicle components contain, or emit, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects, or other reproductive harm. In addi-
tion, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain
products of component wear contain, or emit, chemi-
cals known to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the
DVD, for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group
LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle and market.
MOPARPARTS
MOPAR fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are
available from an authorized dealer. They are recom-
mended for your vehicle in order to help keep the vehicle
operating at its best.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could
cause a crash or cause injury or death, you should
immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the
manufacturer.
510 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

About Your Brakes....................... 335
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .............. 338
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . 162
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 446
Adding Fuel ........................... 379
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 440
Additives, Fuel ......................... 377
Adjustable Pedals ....................... 156
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 433
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 436
Air Conditioning ..................... 293,295
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 293
Air Conditioning Filter .................302,437
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 303
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............436,437
Air Conditioning System ..........293,295,296,436
Air Pressure, Tires .................... 226,356
Airbag .............................. 56,65
Airbag Deployment ....................... 66 Airbag Light
..................... 64,69,82,221
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 68
Airbag, Side .......................... 62,65
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ...........59,62,65
Alarm, Panic ............................ 25
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................18,225
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
All Wheel Drive (AWD) ................329,454
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 283
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........445,446,480
Disposal ............................ 448
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............338,340
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 220
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 18
Appearance Care ........................ 455
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ......... 18
Assistance Towing ....................... 110
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 41
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Auto Unlock, Doors....................... 34
Auto Up Power Windows .................. 41
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 92
Automatic Door Locks ................... 32,34
Automatic Headlights .................... 145
Automatic Oil Change Indicator ..........219,236
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 296
Automatic Transaxle Special Additives ...................... 453
Automatic Transmission ...........319,324,452,453
Adding Fluid ...................... 453,483
Autostick ............................ 328
Fluid and Filter Changes ................. 453
Fluid Change ......................... 453
Fluid Level Check ..................... 452
Fluid Type ........................... 483
Gear Ranges ....................... 319,324
Overdrive ........................... 321
Shifting .......................... 319,324Special Additives
...................... 453
Torque Converter ...................... 322
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode . . 323,327
Autostick ............................. 328
Axle Fluid ............................. 483
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) ............... 483
Battery ............................... 434
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ....... 26
Location ............................ 434
Belts, Seat ............................ 46,82
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 439
B-Pillar Location ........................ 351
Brake Assist System ...................... 341
Brake Control System, Electronic ............. 340
Brake Fluid ............................ 483
Brake, Parking .......................... 335
Brake System ........................... 449
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... 338
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Fluid Check....................... 450,483
Master Cylinder ....................... 450
Parking ............................. 335
Warning Light ........................ 222
Brakes ............................... 449
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 317
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 80
Brightness, Interior Lights .................. 150
Bulb Replacement ..................... 468,470
Bulbs, Light .......................... 84,468
Calibration, Compass ..................... 243
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 480
Caps, Filler Fuel ............................... 379
Oil (Engine) .......................... 432
Power Steering ........................ 334
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... 447
Car Washes ............................ 455 Carbon Monoxide Warning
...............81,378
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 381
Cellular Phone ........................ 96,292
Certification Label ....................... 382
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 401
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 347
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) ............... 427
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 81
Checks, Safety ........................... 81
Child Restraint .................. 71,72,73,76,77
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............74,76
Child Safety Locks ........................ 37
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 375
Cleaning Wheels ............................. 457
Windshield Wiper Blades ................ 440
Climate Control ......................... 292
Clock ..................... 251,252,254,257,266
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Coin Holder........................... 204
Cold Weather Operation ................... 312
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 292
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 358
Compass .............................. 242
Compass Calibration ..................... 243
Compass Variance ....................... 243
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 236
Connector UCI ................................ 277
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ......... 277
Conserving Fuel ........................ 236
Console, Floor .......................... 204
Console, Overhead ....................... 189
Contract, Service ........................ 509
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 447
Cooling System ......................... 444
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. 446
Coolant Capacity ...................... 480 Coolant Level
...................... 444,448
Disposal of Used Coolant ................ 448
Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 445
Inspection ........................... 448
Points to Remember .................... 448
Pressure Cap ......................... 447
Radiator Cap ......................... 447
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......445,480,482
Corrosion Protection ..................... 455
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ...........158,162
Cruise Light ........................... 216
Cupholders ......................... 203,460
Customer Assistance ..................... 507
Customer Programmable Features ............ 245
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights ........... 150
Daytime Running Lights ................... 147
Dealer Service .......................... 428
Deck Lid, Emergency Release ................ 44
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Deck Lid, Power Release................... 43
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 206
Defroster, Windshield ................83,294,300
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 151
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 426
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 149
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) .......................... 430
Power Steering ........................ 334
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 418
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............... 448
Engine Oil ........................... 433
Door Locks ............................. 30
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 32
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 190
Driving On Slippery Surfaces ................... 330 Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water
........................ 331
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System™) .... 288
Electric Rear Window Defrost ............... 206
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 94
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 200
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 340
Anti-Lock Brake System ................. 340
Brake Assist System .................... 341
Electronic Stability Program ............... 341
Traction Control System ................. 340
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) .... 460
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ....158,162
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ............ 341
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ...... 225
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 230
Emergency Deck Lid Release ................ 44
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Exhaust System....................... 81,441
Exterior Folding Mirrors ................... 93
Exterior Lighting ........................ 144
Exterior Lights .......................... 84
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... 433
Air Conditioning .................... 302,437
Engine Oil ........................ 433,482
Engine Oil Disposal .................... 433
Flashers Hazard Warning ....................... 400
Turn Signal ...................... 84,148,216
Flash-To-Pass ........................... 149
Flat Tire Changing ....................... 401
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 312
Floor Console .......................... 204
Fluid, Brake ........................... 483
Fluid Capacities ......................... 480 Fluid Leaks
............................. 84
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ................. 452
Brake .............................. 450
Cooling System ....................... 444
Engine Oil ........................... 430
Power Steering ........................ 334
Transfer Case ......................... 454
Fluids ................................ 482
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 482
Fog Lights .......................... 147,216
Folding Rear Seat ........................ 136
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 417
Fuel ................................. 374
Adding ............................. 379
Additives ............................ 377
Clean Air ............................ 375
Conserving .......................... 236
Ethanol ............................. 375
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Hazard Warning Flasher................... 400
Head Restraints ......................... 132
Head Rests ............................ 132
Headlight Washers ....................... 440
Headlights ............................ 472
Automatic ........................... 145
Bulb Replacement ...................... 470
Cleaning ............................ 458
Delay .............................. 145
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ........ 149
Lights On Reminder .................... 147
On With Wipers .................... 145,152
Passing ............................. 149
Switch .............................. 144
Time Delay .......................... 145
Heated Mirrors .......................... 95
Heated Seats ........................... 134
Heater ............................... 293
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 314 High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 149
Hitches
Trailer Towing ........................ 386
Holder, Coin ........................... 204
Holder, Cup ........................... 203
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 190
Hood Release .......................... 142
Ignition ............................... 14
Key ............................... 12,14
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 14
Illuminated Entry ........................ 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 16
Infant Restraint ........................ 71,72
Inflation Pressure Tires .................... 226
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 230
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 91
Instrument Cluster .................... 214,216
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 213
524 INDEX