2012 CHRYSLER 300 SRT belt

STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the
inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if
present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat
belts.
WARNING!
•When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key
fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle.
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children
to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake, brake
pedal or the shift lever.(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, and
do not leave Keyless Enter-N-Go in the ACC or
ON/RUN mode. A child could operate power win-
dows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
Automatic Transmission
The shift lever must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK
position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes
before shifting into any driving gear.
CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow-
ing precautions are not observed:
•Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to
a complete stop.(Continued)
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STARTING AND OPERATING 349

Air Conditioner Maintenance
For best possible performance, your air conditioner
should be checked and serviced by an authorized dealer
at the start of each warm season. This service should
include cleaning of the condenser fins and a performance
test. Drive belt tension should also be checked at this
time.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your air conditioning
system as the chemicals can damage your air condi-
tioning components. Such damage is not covered by
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
WARNING!
•Use only refrigerants and compressor lubricants
approved by the manufacturer for your air condi-
tioning system. Some unapproved refrigerants are
flammable and can explode, injuring you. Other
unapproved refrigerants or lubricants can cause
the system to fail, requiring costly repairs. Refer to
Warranty Information Book, located on the DVD,
for further warranty information.
•The air conditioning system contains refrigerant
under high pressure. To avoid risk of personal
injury or damage to the system, adding refrigerant
or any repair requiring lines to be disconnected
should be done by an experienced technician.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 463

Seat Belt Maintenance
Do not bleach, dye, or clean the belts with chemical
solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric.
Sun damage can also weaken the fabric.
If the belts need cleaning, use MOPARTotal Clean, a
mild soap solution, or lukewarm water. Do not remove
the belts from the vehicle to wash them. Dry with a soft
cloth.
Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the
buckles do not work properly.
Cleaning The Center Console Cupholders
Clean with a damp cloth or towel using a mild detergent
with the cupholder in the center console.
NOTE: The cupholder cannot be removed.
FUSES
Integrated Power Module
The Integrated Power Module is located in the engine
compartment. This module contains fuses and relays.
Integrated Power Module
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 487

Automatic Door Locks..................... 31
Automatic Headlights .................... 181
Automatic Oil Change Indicator ............. 300
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 341
Automatic Transaxle Special Additives ..................... 479
Automatic Transmission .............355,479,480
Adding Fluid .................... 480,504
Autostick .......................... 362
Fluid and Filter Changes ............... 480
Fluid Change ....................... 480
Fluid Level Check .................... 480
Fluid Type ......................... 504
Special Additives ..................... 479
Autostick ............................. 362
Axle Fluid ............................. 504
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) ............... 504
B-Pillar Location ........................ 391 Battery
............................... 461
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ..... 24
Location ........................... 461
Belts, Seat ............................ 47,85
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 466
Brake Assist System ...................... 377
Brake Control System, Electronic ............. 376
Brake Fluid ............................ 504
Brake System ........................ 373,476
Anti-Lock (ABS) ..................... 374
Fluid Check ..................... 477,504
Master Cylinder ..................... 477
Parking ........................... 371
Warning Light .................... 287,373
Brake, Parking .......................... 371
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 355
Brakes ............................. 373,476
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 82
Brightness, Interior Lights .................. 189
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INDEX 535

Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 47
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether
for CHildren) ......................... 75,77
Latch Plate ............................. 48
Latches ................................ 87
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 414
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 87
Life of Tires ............................ 400
Light Bulbs .......................... 87,496
Lights .............................. 87,180
Airbag .................... 63,64,69,85,286
Alarm ............................ 287
Anti-Lock ....................... 286,376
Automatic Headlights ................. 181
Brake Assist Warning .................. 384
Brake Warning .................... 287,373
Bulb Replacement ................. 496,497
Daytime Running .................... 184
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...........185,186Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Indicator
........................... 384
Exterior ............................ 87
Fog ............................ 184,281
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 428
Headlight Switch ..................... 180
Headlights ...................... 180,497
Headlights On Reminder ............... 184
Headlights On With Wipers ..........182,193
High Beam ......................... 186
High Beam Indicator .................. 281
High Beam/Low Beam Select ............ 186
Illuminated Entry ..................... 20
Instrument Cluster ................... 180
Intensity Control ..................... 189
Interior ............................ 189
License ............................ 501
Lights On Reminder .................. 184
Low Fuel .......................... 296
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INDEX 543

Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)...... 285
Map Reading ..................... 187,188
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ........ 191
Passing ............................ 186
Reading ...................... 187,188,244
Seat Belt Reminder ................... 290
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ............ 287
Service ......................... 496,497
Service Engine Soon
(Malfunction Indicator) ................ 285
SmartBeams ........................ 183
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ............ 287
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .......283,406
Traction Control ..................... 384
Turn Signal .................... 87,185,186
Vanity Mirror ....................... 100
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description) ........................ 281 Loading Vehicle
...................... 422,424
Capacities .......................... 424
Tires .............................. 391
Locks ................................. 28
Auto Unlock ......................... 31
Automatic Door ...................... 31
Child Protection ...................... 32
Door .............................. 28
Power Door ......................... 30
Low Tire Pressure System .................. 406
Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren (LATCH) ..................... 75,77
Lubrication, Body ....................... 466
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 461
Maintenance Procedures ................... 457
Maintenance Schedule .................... 506
Maintenance, General ..................... 457
544 INDEX

Seats............................. 162
Steering ........................ 369,370
Sunroof ......................... 255,258
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column ......... 196
Windows ........................... 38
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 504
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 56
Pretensioners Seat Belts ........................... 54
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 21
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 399
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......... 474
Radio Operation ........................ 332
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ................ 194
Rear Camera ........................... 241
Rear Cupholder ......................... 269
Rear Park Sense System ................... 231 Rear Seat, Folding
....................... 173
Rear Window Defroster ................... 276
Rear Window Features .................... 276
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 70
Recreational Towing ...................... 425
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 414
Refrigerant ............................ 464
Reminder, Lights On ..................... 184
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 55
Remote Control Starting System ....................... 25
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 330
Remote Starting System .................... 25
Remote Trunk Release ..................... 41
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 496
Replacement Keys ........................ 16
Replacement Parts ....................... 456
Replacement Tires ....................... 401
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INDEX 547

Reporting Safety Defects................... 529
Resetting Oil Change Indicator ...........282,300
Restraint, Head ......................... 170
Restraints, Child ......................... 71
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 43
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ................ 444
Rotation, Tires .......................... 404
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 85
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 87
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 529
Safety Information, Tire ................... 385
Safety Tips ............................. 83
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 84
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 506
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 487
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 55
Seat Belts .......................... 43,47,85
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ...... 51And Pregnant Women
.................. 56
Child Restraint ................. 71,72,74,80
Extender ........................... 56
Front Seat ......................... 47,48
Inspection .......................... 85
Operating Instructions .................. 48
Pretensioners ........................ 54
Rear Seat ........................... 47
Untwisting Procedure .................. 52
Seats ................................. 161
Adjustment ......................... 161
Easy Entry ......................... 177
Head Restraints ...................... 170
Heated ............................ 165
Height Adjustment ................... 162
Memory ........................... 174
Power ............................ 162
Rear Folding ........................ 173
Seatback Release ..................... 173
548 INDEX