2010 CHRYSLER 300 Owners Manual

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established by
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer
in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle.
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety
requirements in addition to these grades.
Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and may departsignificantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices, and differences in road charac-
teristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
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Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel, than the minimum required by law.WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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INDEX
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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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