2012 CHRYSLER 300 SRT Owners Manual

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
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Malfunction Indicator Light
(Check Engine)....................... 285,455
Manual Transmission ..................... 481
Fluid Level Check .................... 481
Manual, Service ......................... 530
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................. 477
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ............. 174
Memory Seat ........................... 174
Memory Seats and Radio .................. 174
Methanol ............................. 415
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... 304
Mirrors ................................ 96
Automatic Dimming ................... 96
Electric Powered ...................... 99
Electric Remote ....................... 99
Exterior Folding ...................... 97
Heated ............................ 100
Outside ............................ 97
Vanity ............................ 100 Mode
Fuel Saver ......................... 301
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 406
Mopar Parts ......................... 456,529
MTBE/ETBE ........................... 415
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 185
Navigation System (Uconnect™ gps) .......... 241
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 82
Occupant Restraints ................... 43,62,67
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) .............60,62,66
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ............414,503
Odometer ............................. 282
Oil Change Indicator .................. 282,300
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..............282,300
Oil Filter, Change ........................ 460
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... 460
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INDEX 545

Oil, Engine......................... 458,503
Capacity ........................... 502
Change Interval ................... 300,458
Checking .......................... 458
Dipstick ........................... 458
Disposal ........................... 459
Filter .......................... 460,503
Filter Disposal ....................... 459
Materials Added to ................... 459
Recommendation .................. 458,502
Synthetic .......................... 459
Viscosity ........................ 459,502
Onboard Diagnostic System ................ 454
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®) ........... 245
Operating Precautions .................... 454
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 4
Outside Rearview Mirrors .................. 97
Overdrive ............................. 362
Overdrive OFF Switch .................... 362 Overhead Console
....................... 243
Overheating, Engine ................... 291,428
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,530
Paint Care ............................. 481
Panic Alarm ............................ 23
Park Sense System, Rear ................... 231
Parking Brake .......................... 371
Passing Light ........................... 186
Pedals, Adjustable ....................... 200
Pets .................................. 82
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 391
Power Brakes ............................ 373
Deck Lid Release ..................... 41
Distribution Center (Fuses) ...........487,491
Door Locks ......................... 30
Mirrors ............................ 99
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ........ 262
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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
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Tilting............................ 162
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 18
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........472,503
Selection of Oil ......................... 458
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Sentry Key Programming ................... 17
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 16
Service Assistance ....................... 525
Service Contract ......................... 527
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator) .................... 285
Service Manuals ........................ 530
Setting the Clock ........................ 328
Shift Lever Override ...................... 446
Shifting ............................... 354
Automatic Transmission ................ 354
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage .............. 51
Shoulder Belts ........................... 47
Side Airbag ............................. 65 Side View Mirror Adjustment
................ 97
Signals, Turn ...................... 87,186,281
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 366
SmartBeams ........................... 183
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 403
Sound System Kicker ............................ 328
Spark Plugs ............................ 503
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ...................... 503
Oil ............................... 503
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...........202,205
Speedometer ........................... 286
Sport Mode ............................ 364
Starting ............................. 25,349
Automatic Transmission ................ 349
Cold Weather ....................... 352
Engine Fails to Start .................. 352
Remote ............................ 25
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INDEX 549

Starting and Operating.................... 349
Starting Procedures ...................... 349
Steering Column Controls ..................... 185
Column Lock ....................... 195
Power .......................... 369,370
Tilt Column ...................... 195,196
Wheel, Heated ...................... 198
Wheel, Tilt ...................... 195,196
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .............. 330
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls .............................. 330
Storage ............................ 270,495
Storage, Vehicle ...................... 343,495
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 495
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 444
Sun Roof ........................... 255,258
Sunglasses Storage ....................... 245 Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag
........ 56
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 459
System, Remote Starting .................... 25
Tachometer ............................ 281
Telescoping Steering Column .............195,196
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 341
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......290,429
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 75
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 18
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
Tilt Steering Column ................... 195,196
Time Delay, Headlight .................... 182
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 391
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 389
Tire Markings .......................... 385
Tire Safety Information .................... 385
TIREFIT .............................. 429
550 INDEX