2012 CHRYSLER 300 engine

Conserving Fuel........................ 294
Console, Floor.......................... 262
Console, Overhead....................... 237
Contract, Service........................ 545
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap).......... 495
Cooling System......................... 492
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)............. 494
Coolant Capacity..................... 521
Coolant Level....................492,496
Disposal of Used Coolant............... 495
Drain, Flush, and Refill................ 493
Inspection.......................... 496
Points to Remember.................. 496
Pressure Cap........................ 495
Radiator Cap....................... 495
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)....493,521,522
Corrosion Protection..................... 502
Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 199
Cupholders.........................259,507Customer Assistance..................... 543
Data Recorder, Event...................... 70
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights........... 186
Daytime Running Lights................... 179
Dealer Service.......................... 477
Deck Lid, Emergency Release................ 43
Deck Lid, Power Release................... 41
Defroster, Rear Window................... 267
Defroster, Windshield...................84,338
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 187
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 475
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 181
Dipsticks
Oil (Engine)........................ 479
Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 467
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............. 495
Engine Oil......................... 482
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INDEX 555

Door Locks............................. 29
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 32
Door Opener, Garage..................... 238
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................. 370
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water............................. 371
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy.... 294
E-85 Fuel............................. 424
Electric Rear Window Defrost............... 267
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 97
Electrical Power Outlets................... 254
Electronic Brake Control System............. 379
Anti-Lock Brake System................ 379
Brake Assist System................... 380
Traction Control System................ 380
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses).... 508
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)....196,199Electronic Stability Control (ESC)............. 381
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC).............................235,285
Emergency Deck Lid Release................ 43
Emergency Trunk Release................... 43
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............. 462
Hazard Warning Flasher............... 448
Jacking............................ 449
Jump Starting....................... 458
Overheating........................ 448
Towing............................ 467
Emission Control System Maintenance......... 475
Engine............................... 474
Air Cleaner......................... 482
Block Heater........................ 352
Break-In Recommendations.............. 81
Checking Oil Level................... 479
Compartment....................473,474
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Compartment Identification............. 473
Coolant (Antifreeze)................492,522
Cooling........................... 492
Exhaust Gas Caution................83,424
Fails to Start........................ 351
Flooded, Starting..................... 351
Fuel Requirements.................... 420
Jump Starting....................... 458
Multi-Displacement................... 374
Oil .........................479,521,522
Oil Change Interval................293,480
Oil Filler Cap....................... 481
Oil Filter........................... 482
Oil Filter Disposal.................... 482
Oil Selection.....................480,521
Oil Synthetic........................ 481
Overheating........................ 448
Starting........................... 348
Temperature Gauge................... 284Engine Oil Viscosity...................... 481
Enhanced Accident Response Feature.......... 66
Entry System, Illuminated.................. 21
Ethanol............................... 421
Event Data Recorder...................... 70
Exhaust Gas Caution...................83,424
Exhaust System.......................83,489
Exterior Folding Mirrors................... 95
Exterior Lighting........................ 175
Exterior Lights.......................... 86
Filler Location Fuel...................... 280
Filters
Air Cleaner......................... 482
Air Conditioning..................342,486
Engine Oil.......................482,522
Engine Oil Disposal................... 482
Flash-To-Pass........................... 181
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INDEX 557

Flashers
Hazard Warning..................... 448
Turn Signal....................86,181,276
Flat Tire Changing....................... 449
Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Cruising Range...................... 427
Engine Oil......................... 426
Fuel Requirements.................424,425
Maintenance........................ 427
Replacement Parts.................... 427
Starting........................... 427
Flooded Engine Starting................... 351
Floor Console.......................... 262
Fluid Capacities......................... 521
Fluid Leaks............................. 86
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission................ 500
Brake............................. 498
Cooling System...................... 492Engine Oil......................... 479
Transfer Case....................... 501
Fluid, Brake........................... 523
Fluids................................ 522
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 522
Fog Lights..........................179,276
Folding Rear Seat........................ 168
Forward Collision Warning..............222,289
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 462
Fuel................................. 420
Additives.......................... 423
Clean Air.......................... 421
Conserving......................... 294
Ethanol........................... 421
Filler Door (Gas Cap).................. 280
Gasoline........................... 420
Gauge............................ 280
Light............................. 289
Materials Added..................... 423
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Bulb Replacement.................... 517
Cleaning........................... 506
Delay............................. 176
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch...... 181
Lights On Reminder.................. 179
On With Wipers...................176,188
Passing............................ 181
Switch............................ 175
Time Delay......................... 176
Washers........................... 489
Heated Mirrors.......................... 98
Heated Seats........................... 160
Heater, Engine Block..................... 352
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 181
Hill Start Assist......................... 383
Hitches
Trailer Towing....................... 436
Holder, Coin........................... 262
Holder, Cup........................... 259HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . 238
Ignition
Key ............................... 12
Illuminated Entry........................ 21
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)................... 16
Infant Restraint........................71,72
Information Center, Vehicle................. 285
Instrument Cluster....................274,276
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 273
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 507
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 508
Interior Appearance Care.................. 505
Interior Fuses.......................... 508
Interior Lights.......................... 184
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 187
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 450
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Exterior............................ 86
Fog ............................179,276
Hazard Warning Flasher............... 448
Headlight Switch..................... 175
Headlights......................175,517
Headlights On Reminder............... 179
Headlights On With Wipers..........176,188
High Beam......................... 181
High Beam Indicator.................. 276
High Beam/Low Beam Select............ 181
Illuminated Entry..................... 21
Instrument Cluster................... 175
Intensity Control..................... 184
Interior............................ 184
License............................ 520
Lights On Reminder.................. 179
Low Fuel.......................... 289
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)...... 279
Map Reading.....................182,183Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness)........ 186
Passing............................ 181
Reading......................182,183,237
Seat Belt Reminder................... 284
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............ 281
Service.........................516,517
Service Engine Soon
(Malfunction Indicator)................ 279
SmartBeams........................ 177
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)............ 281
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS).......277,410
Traction Control..................... 386
Turn Signal....................86,180,181
Vanity Mirror........................ 98
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 276
Load Leveling System.................... 270
Loading Vehicle......................431,433
Capacities.......................... 433
Tires .............................. 393
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Locks................................. 29
Auto Unlock......................... 32
Automatic Door...................... 32
Child Protection...................... 32
Door.............................. 29
Power Door......................... 31
Low Tire Pressure System.................. 410
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH)............................75,76
Lubrication, Body....................... 488
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 483
Maintenance Procedures................... 478
Maintenance Schedule.................... 526
Maintenance, General..................... 478
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 279,475
Manual Transmission..................... 502
Fluid Level Check.................... 502
Manual, Service......................... 547Master Cylinder (Brakes).................. 498
Memory Feature (Memory Seat)............. 169
Memory Seat........................... 169
Memory Seats and Radio.................. 169
Methanol............................. 421
Mini-Trip Computer...................... 297
Mirrors................................ 94
Automatic Dimming................... 94
Electric Powered...................... 97
Electric Remote....................... 97
Exterior Folding...................... 95
Heated............................. 98
Outside............................ 95
Vanity............................. 98
Mode
Fuel Saver......................... 294
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 410
Mopar Parts.........................477,546
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INDEX 563

MTBE/ETBE........................... 421
Multi-Displacement Engine System........... 374
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 180
Navigation System (Uconnect™ gps).......... 235
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 81
Occupant Restraints...................43,62,67
Occupant Restraints (Sedan).............60,62,66
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel).............. 522
Odometer............................. 276
Oil Change Indicator..................277,293
Oil Change Indicator, Reset..............277,293
Oil Filter, Change........................ 482
Oil Filter, Selection....................... 482
Oil, Engine.........................479,522
Capacity........................... 521
Change Interval...................293,480
Checking.......................... 479Dipstick........................... 479
Disposal........................... 482
Filter..........................482,522
Filter Disposal....................... 482
Identification Logo................... 480
Materials Added to................... 481
Recommendation..................480,521
Synthetic.......................... 481
Viscosity........................481,521
Onboard Diagnostic System................ 475
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®)........... 238
Operating Precautions.................... 475
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual)............ 4
Outside Rearview Mirrors.................. 95
Overdrive............................. 365
Overdrive OFF Switch.................... 365
Overhead Console....................... 237
Overheating, Engine...................284,448
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual).........4,547
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