2013 CHRYSLER 300 bulb

▫All Wheel Drive (AWD) – If Equipped ......524
▫ Rear Axle .......................... .524
▫ Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion .......................... .525
 FUSES ............................. .530
▫ Front Power Distribution Center ..........530
▫ Rear Power Distribution Center ...........534
 VEHICLE STORAGE ....................542
 REPLACEMENT BULBS .................542 
BULB REPLACEMENT ..................543
▫ Low Beam And High Beam Headlamp ......543
▫ Rear Backup Lamp And Turn Signal Lamps . . .545
▫ License Lamp ....................... .546
 FLUID CAPACITIES ....................547
 FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE
PARTS ............................. .548
▫ Engine ............................ .548
▫ Chassis ........................... .549
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Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not on when
the engine is running, and that the OBD II system is
ready for testing.
Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II
system maynotbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace-
ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not
ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
Your vehicle has a simple ignition key-actuated test,
which you can use prior to going to the test station. To
check if your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must
do the following:
1. Cycle the ignition switch to the ON position, but do not crank or start the engine.
2. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start this test over. 3. As soon as you cycle the ignition switch to the ON
position, you will see the MIL symbol come on as part
of a normal bulb check.
4. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will happen:
• The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then
return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF
the ignition or start the engine. This means that your
vehicle’s OBD II system is not readyand you should
not proceed to the I/M station.
• The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully
illuminated until you turn OFF the ignition or start the
engine. This means that your vehicle’s OBD II system
is ready and you can proceed to the I/M station.
If your OBD II system is not ready,you should see your
authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was
recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement,
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VEHICLE STORAGE
If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21
days, you may want to take these steps to protect your
battery.
•Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
• Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of
service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the
air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes
in the fresh air and high blower setting. This will
ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the
possibility of compressor damage when the system is
started again.
REPLACEMENT BULBS
All of the interior bulbs are glass wedge base or glass
cartridge types. Aluminum base bulbs are not approved
and should not be used for replacement.
Interior Bulbs
Bulb Number
Rear Courtesy/Reading
Lamps W5W
Rear Compartment
(Trunk) Lamp 562
Overhead Console Read-
ing Lamps 578
Visor Vanity Lamps A6220
Glove Box Lamp – If
Equipped 194
Door Courtesy 562
Shift Indicator Lamp JKLE14140
Optional Door Map
Pocket/Cupholder LED (Serviced at Autho-
rized Dealer)
For lighted switches, see your authorized dealer for
replacement instructions.
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Exterior Bulbs
Bulb Number
Low Beam/High Beam
(Bi-Halogen Headlamp) HIR2LL
Low Beam/High Beam
(Bi-Xenon Headlamp) D3S (Serviced at Autho-
rized Dealer)
Front Turn Signal Lamp PSY24WSV
Front Park Lamp LED (Serviced at Autho- rized Dealer)
Daytime Running Lamp LED (Serviced at Autho- rized Dealer)
Front Fog Lamp – If
Equipped H11
Front Sidemarker Lamp LED (Serviced at Autho- rized Dealer)
Rear Tail/Stop/Turn
Lamp LED (Serviced at Autho-
rized Dealer)
Bulb Number
Rear Sidemarker Lamp LED (Serviced at Autho- rized Dealer)
Backup Lamp W21W
Center High Mount Stop
Lamp (CHMSL) LED (Serviced at Autho-
rized Dealer)
License W5W
Rear Fog Lamp – If
Equipped LED (Serviced at Autho-
rized Dealer)
BULB REPLACEMENT
Low Beam And High Beam Headlamp
High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (HID) — If
Equipped
The headlamps are a type of high voltage discharge tube.
High voltage can remain in the circuit even with the
headlamp switch off and the key removed. Because of
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this, you should not attempt to service a headlamp bulb
yourself. If a headlamp bulb fails, take your vehicle to
an authorized dealer for service.
WARNING!
A transient high voltage occurs at the bulb sockets of
HID headlamps when the headlamp switch is turned
ON. It may cause serious electrical shock or electro-
cution if not serviced properly. See your authorized
dealer for service.
NOTE: On vehicles equipped with HID headlamps,
when the headlamps are turned on, there is a blue hue to
the lights. This diminishes and becomes more white after
approximately 10 seconds, as the system charges.
Standard Low Beam And High Beam Headlamp
1. Open the hood.
NOTE: Removal of the air cleaner filter housing may be
necessary prior to replacing bulbs in the headlamp
assembly on the driver side of the vehicle.
2. Twist the appropriate bulb and socket assembly coun- terclockwise, and then pull it out of the headlamp
assembly.
3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and install the replacement bulb.
4. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly into the head- lamp assembly, and then turn it clockwise.
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CAUTION!
Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil
contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the
bulb comes in contact with an oily surface, clean the
bulb with rubbing alcohol.
Rear Backup Lamp And Turn Signal Lamps
1. Open the trunk.
2. Remove the trunk trim by removing the grocery hook(using a T-20 torque driver or similar tool), remove the
fastener, and pull back the weather strip.
3. Pull back the trunk liner to gain access to the tail lamp wing nuts.
4. Remove the three wing nuts from the back of the tail lamp assembly. 5. Pull the tail lamp assembly away from the vehicle
enough to access the electrical connector.
6. Push the electrical connector locking tab to the side.
7. Disconnect the electrical connector.
8. Continue removing lamp from vehicle in order to access the bulb(s).
9. Turn the appropriate bulb and socket assembly coun- terclockwise to remove it from the tail lamp assembly.
10. Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and install the replacement bulb.
11. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly into the tail lamp assembly, and then turn it clockwise.
12. Reinstall the tail lamp assembly, fasteners, electrical connector, and trunk trim.
13. Close the trunk.
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License Lamp
1. Remove the screws securing the lamp to the rearfascia.
2. Remove the bulb and socket assembly.
3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and install the replacement bulb.
4. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly.
5. Reattach the lamp to the rear fascia, and then installthe screws.
1 — License Lamp Bulb
2 — Socket
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Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)..........354
Automatic Transmission ....................371
Adding Fluid ......................... .523
Autostick ............................ .387
Fluid and Filter Changes ..................523
Fluid Change ......................... .523
Fluid Level Check ...................... .522
Fluid Type ........................... .522
Special Additives ...................... .522
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode .......379
Autostick .............................. .387
Auto Unlock, Doors ........................31
Auto Up Power Windows ....................39
Axle Fluid ............................. .549
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid) .................549
Battery ................................ .505
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........24
Location ............................. .505Belts, Seat
...............................47
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................510
B-Pillar Location ......................... .414
Brake Assist System ...................... .402
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............401
Brake Fluid ............................ .549
Brake, Parking .......................... .396
Brake System ........................... .519
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... .399
Fluid Check .......................... .520
Master Cylinder ....................... .520
Parking ............................. .396
Warning Light ........................ .308
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................371
Brightness, Interior Lights ...................206
Bulb Replacement ........................ .542
Bulbs, Light ..............................99
Camera, Rear ........................... .257
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