2012 CHRYSLER 300 jump start

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L
1 — Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 5 — Air Cleaner Filter
2 — Engine Oil Dipstick 6 — Engine Oil Fill
3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 7 — Remote Jump Start (Positive Battery Post)
4 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 8 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 473

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L
1 — Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 5 — Engine Oil Fill
2 — Brake Fluid Reservoir Access Cover 6 — Engine Oil Dipstick
3 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 7 — Remote Jump Start (Positive Battery Post)
4 — Air Cleaner Filter 8 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 474 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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 483

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

Jack Operation.......................... 453
Jacking Instructions...................... 453
Jump Starting.......................... 458
Key-In Reminder......................... 15
Key, Programming........................ 18
Key, Replacement........................ 17
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 16
Keyless Enter-N-Go™...................34,349
Keyless Entry System...................... 21
Keyless Go............................. 12
Keys................................. 12
Kicker Sound System..................... 328
Knee Bolster..........................56,57
Lane Change and Turn Signals.............. 181
Lane Change Assist...................... 181
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 47LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren).....75,76
Latch Plate............................. 48
Latches................................ 86
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 420
Leaks, Fluid............................ 86
Life of Tires............................ 404
Light Bulbs..........................86,516
Lights..............................86,175
Airbag....................63,64,69,84,280
Alarm............................ 281
Anti-Lock.......................... 280
Automatic Headlights................. 176
Brake Assist Warning.................. 386
Brake Warning...................... 281
Bulb Replacement.................516,517
Daytime Running.................... 179
Dimmer Switch, Headlight...........180,181
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . 386
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INDEX 561