2010 CHRYSLER 300 SRT jump start

Remote Battery Posts
WARNING!
•Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when-
ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the
ignition switch is on. You can be injured by
moving fan blades.
•Remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands or
bracelets that might make an inadvertent electrical
contact. You could be seriously injured.
•Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your
skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is
flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or
sparks away from the battery.
1. Set the parking brake, shift the automatic transmission
into PARK and turn the ignition to LOCK. 2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electri-
cal accessories.
3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park
the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the
parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.
WARNING!
Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this
could establish a ground connection and personal
injury could result.
Jump-Starting Procedure
WARNING!
Failure to follow this procedure could result in per-
sonal injury or property damage due to battery ex-
plosion.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 357

CAUTION!
Failure to follow these procedures could result in
damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle
or the discharged vehicle.
1. Connect the positive (+)end of the jumper cable to the
remote positive (+)post of the discharged vehicle.
2. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+)jumper
cable to the positive (+)post of the booster battery.
3. Connect the negative end (-)of the jumper cable to the
negative (-)post of the booster battery.
4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-)jumper
cable to the remote negative (-)post of the vehicle with
the discharged battery.
WARNING!
Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the
discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark
could cause the battery to explode and could result in
personal injury.
5. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster
battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, and then start
the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in
the reverse sequence:
6. Disconnect the negative (-)jumper cable from the
remote negative (-)post of the vehicle with the dis-
charged battery.
7. Disconnect the negative end (-)of the jumper cable
from the negative (-)post of the booster battery.
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8. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive(+)jumper
cable from the positive (+)post of the booster battery.
9. Disconnect the positive (+)end of the jumper cable
from the remote positive (+)post of the discharged
vehicle.
If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle
you should have the battery and charging system in-
spected at your authorized dealer.
CAUTION!
Accessories that can be plugged into the vehicle
power outlets draw power from the vehicle’s battery,
even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones, etc.).
Eventually, if plugged in long enough, the vehicle’s
battery will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery
life and/or prevent the engine from starting.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand, or snow, it
can often be moved by a rocking motion. Turn your
steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. Then shift back and forth between RE-
VERSE and DRIVE. Using minimal accelerator pedal
pressure to maintain the rocking motion, without spin-
ning the wheels, is most effective.
NOTE: Turn off the Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
— if equipped, or Traction Control System (TCS) — if
equipped before rocking the vehicle. Refer to “Electronic
Brake Control” in “Starting and Operating” for further
information.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 6.1L
1 — Remote Jump Start (Positive Battery Post)6 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
2 — Integrated Power Module 7 — Air Cleaner Filter
3 — Coolant Pressure Cap 8 — Engine Oil Fill
4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 9 — Engine Oil Dipstick
5 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 10 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 365

used to assure most efficient service. MOPARengine air
cleaner filters are a high quality filter and are
recommended.
Maintenance-Free Battery
Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery.
You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main-
tenance required.
NOTE: The battery is stored under an access cover in
the trunk. Remote battery terminals are located in the
engine compartment for jump starting. Refer to “Jump-
Starting Procedures” in “What To Do In Emergencies” for
further information.
Battery Location
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 373

Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 360
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............... 386
Engine Oil ........................... 372
Door Locks ............................. 27
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 29
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 164
Driving On Slippery Surfaces ................... 290
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ 291
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System™) .... 258
Electric Rear Window Defrost ............... 181
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 92
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 174
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 300
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 155
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ............ 302Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light
...... 195
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 199
Emergency Deck Lid Release ................ 42
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............... 359
Hazard Warning Flasher ................. 344
Jump Starting ......................... 355
Overheating .......................... 344
Towing ............................. 360
Emergency Trunk Release ................... 42
Emission Control System Maintenance ......367,416
Engine ............................... 365
Air Cleaner .......................... 372
Block Heater ......................... 280
Break-In Recommendations ................ 78
Checking Oil Level ..................... 370
Compartment ......................... 365
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................. 382,413
Cooling ............................. 382
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Exhaust Gas Caution.................. 80,337
Fails to Start .......................... 278
Flooded, Starting ...................... 278
Fuel Requirements ..................... 333
Jump Starting ......................... 355
Oil ........................... 370,412,413
Oil Change Interval .................... 370
Oil Filler Cap ......................... 371
Oil Filter ............................ 372
Oil Filter Disposal ..................... 372
Oil Selection ....................... 371,412
Oil Synthetic ......................... 371
Overheating .......................... 344
Starting ............................. 275
Temperature Gauge .................... 193
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... 371
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 63
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 19
Ethanol ............................... 334 Exhaust Gas Caution
................... 80,337
Exhaust System ....................... 80,379
Exterior Folding Mirrors ................... 91
Exterior Lighting ........................ 141
Exterior Lights .......................... 83
Filler Location Fuel ...................... 337
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... 372
Air Conditioning .................... 269,376
Engine Oil ........................ 372,413
Engine Oil Disposal .................... 372
Flashers Hazard Warning ....................... 344
Turn Signal ...................... 83,145,189
Flash-To-Pass ........................... 146
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 278
Floor Console .......................... 178
Fluid, Brake ........................... 414
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INDEX 449

Hood Release.......................... 140
Ignition ............................... 14
Key ............................... 12,14
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 14
Illuminated Entry ........................ 19
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 15
Infant Restraint ........................ 69,70
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 199
Instrument Cluster .................... 188,189
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 187
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 396
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 398
Interior Appearance Care .................. 395
Interior Lights .......................... 147
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 149
Introduction ............................. 4
Jump Starting .......................... 355 Key, Programming
........................ 17
Key, Replacement ........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Key-In Reminder ......................... 15
Keyless Entry System ...................... 20
Keyless Go ....................... 12,212,276
Keys ................................. 12
Kicker Sound System ..................... 257
Knee Bolster ............................ 53
Lane Change and Turn Signals .............. 145
Lane Change Assist ...................... 146
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 44
LATCH (Lower Anchors and
Tether for CHildren) .................... 73,74
Latch Plate ............................. 45
Latches ................................ 83
Hood .............................. 140
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 333
452 INDEX