2012 CHRYSLER 300 S lock

OPENING THE HOOD
• Pull the hood release lever located on theinstrument panel, below the headlight
switch.
• Raise the hood and locate the safety catch lever, in the middle of the hood opening.
• Move the safety latch while lifting the hood at the same time.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched,
it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision. Failure to follow this
warning could result in serious injury or death.
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FUSES
Integrated Power Module
• The Integrated Power Module (fuses) is located in the engine compartment on the righthand side near the Washer Fluid Reservoir. This module contains fuses and relays.
Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description
2 40 Amp Green — Radiator Fan #13 50 Amp Red — Power Steering #1
4 30 Amp Pink — Starter 5 40 Amp Green — Anti-Lock Brakes
9 — 20 Amp Yellow All-Wheel Drive Module – If Equipped
10 — 10 Amp Red Security 11 — 20 Amp Yellow Horns
12 — 10 Amp Red Air Conditioning Clutch
14 — 25 Amp Neutral Anti-Lock Brakes 15 — 25 Amp Neutral Transmission
18 50 Amp Red — Radiator Fan #2 19 50 Amp Red — Power Steering #2
20 30 Amp Pink — Wiper Motor
21 30 Amp Pink — Headlamp Washers
28 — 25 Amp Neutral Fuel Pump
29 — 15 Amp Blue Transmission Shifter
31 — 25 Amp Neutral Engine Module
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Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description34 — 25 Amp Neutral Powertrain #135 — 20 Amp Yellow Powertrain #2
36 — 10 Amp Red Anti-Lock Brake Module 37 — 10 Amp Red Engine Controller/Rad Fan Relays
38 — 10 Amp Red Airbag Module 39 — 10 Amp Red Power Steering Module/AC Clutch Relay
48 — 10 Amp Red AWD Module/Front Axle Disconnect 51 — 20 Amp Yellow Vacuum Pump
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Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description2 60 Amp Yellow — Front PDC Feed #1
4 60 Amp Yellow — Front PDC Feed #2 5 30 Amp Pink — Sunroof
6 40 Amp Green — Exterior Lighting #1 7 40 Amp Green — Exterior Lighting #2
8 30 Amp Pink — Interior Lighting/Washer Pump 9 30 Amp Pink — Power Locks
10 30 Amp Pink — Driver Door 11 30 Amp Pink — Passenger Door
12 — 20 Amp Yellow Cigar Lighters (Selectable)
15 40 Amp Green — HVAC Blower
18 — 20 Amp Yellow Active Dampening Module
23 — 10 Amp Red Fuel Door/Diagnostic Port
24 — 15 Amp Blue Radio Screen 25 — 10 Amp Red Tire Pressure Monitor 27 — 25 Amp Neutral Amplifier 31 — 25 Amp Neutral Power Seats
32 — 15 Amp Blue HVAC Module/Cluster 33 — 15 Amp Blue Ignition Switch/Wireless Module
34 — 10 Amp Red Steering Column Module/Clock 35 — 10 Amp Red Battery Sensor 37 — 15 Amp Blue Radio
38 — 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet
42 30 Amp Pink — Rear Defrost 43 — 25 Amp Neutral Rear Heated Seats/Steering Wheel
44 — 10 Amp Red Park Assist/Blind Spot/Camera 45 — 15 Amp Blue Cluster/Rearview Mirror/Compass
46 — 10 Amp Red Adaptive Cruise Control 47 — 10 Amp Red Adaptive Front Lighting
48 — 20 Amp Yellow Active Suspension 51 — 20 Amp Yellow Front Heated Seats
52 — 10 Amp Red Heated Cupholders/Rear Heated Seat Switches 53 — 10 Amp Red HVAC Module/In Car Temperature Sensor
58 — 10 Amp Red Airbag Module
64 — 25 Amp Neutral Rear Windows 65 — 10 Amp Red Airbag Module 67 — 15 Amp Blue Run Sense
68 — 15 Amp Blue Power Outlet Illumination/Rear Sunshade
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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise
Control)..................25
Adjustable Pedals .............20
Airbag ...................13
Alarm, Panic ................8
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) . . . 11
Audio Settings ...............37
Automatic Headlights ...........24
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . . 31
Automatic Transmission ..........27
Autostick ................60
Fluid Type ................87
Autostick .................60
Axle Fluid .................87
Belts, Seat .................12
Brake Fluid ................87
Break-In Recommendations, New
Vehicle ...................22
Bulb Replacement ............100
Calibration, Compass ...........53
Change Oil Indicator ...........67
Changing A Flat Tire ...........69
Child Restraint ...............14
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .......14
Clock Setting ...............37
Compass Calibration ...........53
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ............87
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ......25
Cruise Light ................25
Cupholders Heated/Cooled (Beverage Holder) . . . 19
Customer Assistance ...........101
Customer Programmable Features . . . 54,62
Defects, Reporting ............102
Dimmer Control ..............24
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .........24
Disarming, Theft System ..........12
E-85Fuel .................88
ECO ...................53
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise
Control) ..................25 Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) ...............
53,54,61
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System ......34
Emergency Key ...............8
Emergency, In Case of Jacking .................69
Overheating ..............68
Engine Break-In Recommendations .......22
Compartment ..............84
Oil Selection ..............87
Overheating ..............68
Starting .................10
Stopping ................10
Event Data Recorder ...........80
Exterior Lights ..............100
Flat Tire Changing .............69
Flexible Fuel Vehicles ...........88
Fluid Capacities ..............87
Fluids ...................

87
Fog Lights .................24
Folding Rear Seat .............18
Forward Collision Warning .........26
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..........79
Front Heated Seats ............18
Fuel Filler Door (Gas Cap) ..........82
Filler Door Emergency Release .....82
Specifications ..............87
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ....54
Headlights Automatic ...............24
Dimmer Switch .............24
HighBeam ...............23
Heated Mirrors ..............32
Heated Seats ...............18
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer)
Switch ...................23
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener)
Transmitter ................54
Hood Release ...............81
Instrument Cluster .............6
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Indicators.................7
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights ....6,64
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ....23
Introduction .................2
iPod®/USB/MP3 Control .........46
Bluetooth Streaming Audio .......47
Jack Location ...............69
Jack Operation ..............71
Jacking Instructions ............71
Jump Starting ...............74
KeyFob...................8
Keyless Enter-N-Go ............9
Lock/Unlock ...............9
Starting/Stopping ............10
Lane Change Assist ............23
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren) .................14
Lights TurnSignal ...............23
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description) ...............6
Maintenance Record ..........92,94
Maintenance Schedule .........90,93
Memory Seat ...............16
Mirrors Heated .................32
MOPAR® Accessories ..........103
Navigation .................41
Navigation Voice Commands .......52
New Vehicle Break-In Period ........22
Oil Change Indicator ...........67
Oil, Engine Capacity ................87
Outlet Power ..................57
Overheating, Engine ...........68
Panic Alarm .................8
Pedals, Adjustable .............20 Phone (Pairing)
..............48
Phone (Uconnect) .............47
Placard, Tire and Loading Information . . . 99
Power Glass Sunroof ..............33
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . . . 57
Seats ..................16
Steering .................87
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column ....21
Preparation for Jacking ..........70
Programmable Electronic Features . . . 54,61
Radio Operation ..............38
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ........23
Rear Heated Seats .............19
Rear Seat, Folding .............18
Recreational Towing ............59
Remote Starting System ..........8
Replacement Bulbs ............100
Reporting Safety Defects .........102
Restraints, Child ..............14
Seat Belts .................12
Seats ....................16
Ad

justment ...............17
Heated .................18
Lumbar Support .............16
Memory.................16
Power ..................16
Rear Folding ..............18
Setting the Clock .............37
Shift Lever Override ............76
Signals, Turn ................23
SIRIUSTravelLink .............45
SmartBeams ................24
SpareTire .................69
Spark Plugs ................87
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ......25
Starting Remote .................8
Steering Tilt Column ...............20
Store Radio Presets ............38
SunRoof..................33
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag . . 13
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant . . . 68
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
GETTING STARTED
• How do I install my LATCH Equipped Child Seat? pg. 14
• How do I program my Front Seat Memory? pg. 16
ELECTRONICS
• How do I know which radio I have? pg. 36
• How do I select the AUX music source? pg. 46
• How do I set the clock on my radio? pg. 37
• How do I use the Navigation feature? pg. 41
• How do I pair my cell phone via Bluetooth® with the UConnect™ Hands-Free VoiceActivation System? pg. 47
• How do I hear the audio from my iPod® through the USB port using the radio? pg. 46
• How do I configure my Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)? pg. 54
UTILITY
• How do I know how much I can tow with my Chrysler 300? pg. 58
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
• What do I do if my TPMS warning light is blinking? pg. 64
• How do I change a flat tire? pg. 69
• How do I Jump-Start my vehicle? pg. 74
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
• Where is my Fuse Block located? pg. 95
• What type of oil do I use? pg. 87
• How often should I change my engine’s oil? pg. 90
• What should my tire pressure be set at? pg. 99
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