2010 CHRYSLER 300 Owners Manual

Methanol............................. 375
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... 236
Mirrors ................................ 91
Automatic Dimming ..................... 92
Electric Powered ....................... 94
Electric Remote ........................ 94
Exterior Folding ........................ 93
Heated .............................. 95
Outside .............................. 92
Rearview ............................. 91
Vanity ............................... 96
Mode Fuel Saver ........................... 236
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 365
Mopar Parts ......................... 428,510
MTBE/ETBE ........................... 375
Multi-Displacement Engine System ........... 335
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 148New Vehicle Break-In Period
................ 80
Occupant Restraints ................... 45,62,66
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) .............59,62,65
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ............374,482
Odometer .......................... 216,224
Trip ............................. 216,224
Oil Change Indicator .................. 219,236
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..............219,236
Oil, Engine ......................... 430,482
Capacity ............................ 480
Change Interval .................. 219,236,431
Checking ............................ 430
Dipstick ............................. 430
Disposal ............................ 433
Filter ............................ 433,482
Filter Disposal ........................ 433
Identification Logo ..................... 431
Materials Added to ..................... 433
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Recommendation................... 431,480
Synthetic ............................ 433
Viscosity ......................... 432,480
Oil Filter, Change ........................ 433
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... 433
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............426,427
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ........... 190
Operating Precautions .................... 426
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 4
Outside Rearview Mirrors .................. 92
Overdrive ............................. 321
Overhead Console ....................... 189
Overheating, Engine ................... 224,400
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,511
Paint Care ............................. 455
Panic Alarm ............................ 25
Park Sense System, Rear ................... 184
Parking Brake .......................... 335 Passing Light
........................... 149
Passive Entry ........................... 35
Pedals, Adjustable ....................... 156
Personal Settings ........................ 245
Pets .................................. 80
Phone, Cellular .......................... 96
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™) .............. 96
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 351
Power Deck Lid Release ....................... 43
Distribution Center (Fuses) ............460,463
Door Locks ........................... 32
Mirrors .............................. 94
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .......... 200
Seats ............................... 130
Steering ............................. 334
Sunroof ............................. 196
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column .......... 155
Windows ............................. 40
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Power Steering Fluid..................... 483
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 55
Preparation for Jacking .................... 404
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................ 53
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 245
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 20
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 358
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......... 447
Radio Operation ........................ 292
Radio Remote Controls .................... 290
Radio, Satellite (Uconnect studios)........... 282
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ................ 153
Rear Cupholder ......................... 203
Rear Park Sense System ................... 184
Rear Seat, Folding ....................... 136
Rear Window Defroster ................... 206 Rear Window Features
.................... 206
Rearview Mirrors ........................ 91
Reclining Front Seats ..................... 131
Recreational Towing ...................... 396
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 375
Refrigerant ............................ 437
Release, Hood .......................... 142
Reminder, Lights On ..................... 147
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 53
Remote Control Starting System ........................ 27
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 290
Remote Starting System .................... 27
Remote Trunk Release ..................... 43
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 468
Replacement Keys ........................ 17
Replacement Parts ....................... 428
Replacement Tires ....................... 362
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Reporting Safety Defects................... 510
Resetting Oil Change Indicator ...........219,236
Restraint, Head ......................... 132
Restraints, Child ......................... 71
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 45
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ................ 417
Rotation, Tires .......................... 364
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 82
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 84
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 510
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 81
Safety Information, Tire ................... 345
Safety Tips ............................. 81
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 283
Satellite Radio (Uconnect studios)........... 282
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 486
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 459
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 53 Seat Belts
.......................... 45,46,82
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ........ 51
And Pregnant Women ................... 55
Child Restraint ................... 71,72,73,77
Extender ............................. 55
Front Seat .......................... 46,48
Inspection ............................ 82
Operating Instructions ................... 48
Pretensioners .......................... 53
Rear Seat ............................. 46
Reminder ............................ 225
Untwisting Procedure .................... 52
Seats ................................. 129
Adjustment .......................... 129
Easy Entry ........................... 141
Head Restraints ....................... 132
Heated ............................. 134
Height Adjustment ..................... 130
Lumbar Support ....................... 132
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Memory............................ 138
Power .............................. 130
Rear Folding ......................... 136
Reclining ............................ 131
Seatback Release ....................... 136
Tilting .............................. 130
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 18
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........445,482
Selection of Oil ......................... 431
Self-Sealing Tires ........................ 363
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 16
Sentry Key Programming ................... 17
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 17
Service Assistance ....................... 507
Service Contract ......................... 509
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator) .................... 228
Service Manuals ......................... 511
Setting the Clock .............251,252,254,257,266 Settings, Personal
........................ 245
Shifting ............................... 314
Automatic Transmission ............314,319,324
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage .............. 51
Shoulder Belts ........................... 46
Side View Mirror Adjustment ................ 92
Signals, Turn ...................... 84,148,216
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 330
SmartBeams ........................... 146
Snow Tires ............................ 363
Sound System Kicker .............................. 287
Spare Tire ....................... 358,359,402
Spark Plugs ............................ 482
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ........................ 482
Oil ................................ 482
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...........158,162
Speedometer ........................... 216
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Starting............................. 27,309
Automatic Transmission ................. 309
Cold Weather ......................... 312
Engine Fails to Start .................... 312
Remote .............................. 27
Starting and Operating .................... 309
Starting Procedures ...................... 309
Steering Column Controls ...................... 148
Column Lock ......................... 154
Power .............................. 334
Tilt Column ....................... 154,155
Wheel, Tilt ........................ 154,155
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls ......................... 290
Storage ............................ 204,468
Storage, Vehicle ...................... 302,468
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 468
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 417 Sun Roof
.............................. 196
Sunglasses Storage ....................... 189
Sunroof Maintenance ..................... 199
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 56
Sway Control, Trailer ..................... 385
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 433
System, Remote Starting .................... 27
Tachometer ............................ 220
Telescoping Steering Column .............154,155
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 296
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......223,401
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 74
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 18
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
Tilt Steering Column ................... 154,155
Time Delay, Headlight .................... 145
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 351
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 349
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Tire Markings.......................... 345
Tire Safety Information .................... 345
Tires ............................ 84,355,513
Aging (Life of Tires) .................... 361
Air Pressure .......................... 355
Changing ......................... 401,404
Compact Spare ........................ 358
Flat Changing ........................ 401
General Information .................... 355
High Speed .......................... 358
Inflation Pressures ..................... 356
Jacking ............................. 404
Life of Tires .......................... 361
Load Capacity ..................... 351,352
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ........... 365
Quality Grading ....................... 513
Radial .............................. 358
Replacement ......................... 362
Rotation ............................ 364 Safety
........................... 345,355
Self-Sealing .......................... 363
Sizes ............................... 347
Snow Tires ........................... 363
Spare Tire ........................... 402
Spinning ............................ 360
Trailer Towing ........................ 391
Tread Wear Indicators ................... 360
To Open Hood .......................... 142
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 388
Torque Converter Clutch .................. 322
Towing ............................... 384
24-Hour Towing Assistance ............... 110
Behind a Motor Home .................. 396
Disabled Vehicle ....................... 418
Guide .............................. 388
Recreational .......................... 396
Weight .............................. 388
Towing Assistance ....................... 110
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Towing Vehicle Behind a Motor Home......... 396
Traction Control ......................... 340
Trailer Towing .......................... 384
Cooling System Tips .................... 396
Hitches ............................. 386
Minimum Requirements ................. 389
Tips ................................ 395
Trailer and Tongue Weight ............... 388
Wiring .............................. 393
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 388
Trailer Weight .......................... 388
Transfer Case ........................... 454
Fluid ............................ 454,483
Maintenance ......................... 454
Transmission ........................... 452
Automatic ................... 314,319,324,452
Fluid ............................... 483
Range Indicator .................... 319,324
Shifting ............................. 314 Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry)
.................... 26
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . 190
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 20
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ........ 20
Transporting Pets ........................ 80
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 360
Trip Odometer ....................... 216,224
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid) .................... 43,44
Trunk Release, Emergency .................. 44
Trunk Release Remote Control ............... 43
Turn Signals ......................... 148,216
UCI Connector ......................... 277
Uconnect™ (Hands-Free Phone) .............. 96
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 513
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 277
Universal Transmitter ..................... 190
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