2013 CHRYSLER 300 trunk

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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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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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 545

Electrical Power Outlets.....................278
Electric Rear Window Defrost .................292
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................111
Electronic Brake Control System ...............401
Anti-Lock Brake System ..................401
Brake Assist System .....................402
Traction Control System ...................401
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ......530
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........219
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............402
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......257
Emergency Deck Lid Release ..................43
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................485
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................470
Jacking .............................. .471
Jump Starting ......................... .481
Overheating .......................... .470
Towing ............................. .490Emergency Trunk Release
....................43
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........497
Engine ................................ .496
Air Cleaner .......................... .504
Block Heater ......................... .368
Break-In Recommendations .................94
Checking Oil Level ..................... .501
Compartment ......................... .495
Compartment Identification ................495
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................514
Cooling ............................. .514
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................96
Fails to Start .......................... .367
Flooded, Starting ...................... .367
Fuel Requirements ..................... .441
Jump Starting ......................... .481
Oil................................. .501
Oil Change Interval ..................... .320
Oil

Filler Cap ......................... .503
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Rear Park Sense System.....................247
Rear Seat, Folding ........................ .189
Rear Window Defroster .....................292
Rear Window Features .....................292
Recorder, Event Data .......................71
Recreational Towing ...................... .468
Reformulated Gasoline .....................442
Refrigerant ............................. .508
Release, Hood ........................... .195
Reminder, Lights On ...................... .201
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................56
Remote Control Starting System .........................26
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ..................21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .........344
Remote Starting System ......................26
Remote Trunk Release .......................41
Replacement Bulbs ....................... .542
Replacement Keys .........................17 Replacement Parts
........................ .499
Replacement Tires ........................ .427
Reporting Safety Defects ....................565
Resetting Oil Change Indicator ................303
Restraint, Head .......................... .186
Restraints, Child ...........................72
Restraints, Occupant ........................43
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck .................485
Rotation, Tires .......................... .430
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ..................97
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle .................99
Safety Defects, Reporting ....................565
Safety, Exhaust Gas .........................96
Safety Information, Tire .....................409
Safety Tips ...............................95
Schedule, Maintenance .....................552
Seat Belt Maintenance ..................... .530
Seat Belt Reminder .........................56
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INDEX 583

Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight................460
To Open Hood .......................... .195
Towing ............................... .455
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .490
Guide .............................. .459
Recreational .......................... .468
Weight .............................. .459
Traction ............................... .391
Traction Control ......................... .401
Trailer Towing .......................... .455
Cooling System Tips .....................468
Hitches ............................. .458
Minimum Requirements ..................461
Tips................................ .466
Trailer and Tongue Weight .................460
Wiring .............................. .465
Trailer Towing Guide ...................... .459
Trailer Weight ........................... .459
Transfer Case ........................... .524Fluid
............................... .524
Maintenance .......................... .524
Transmission Automatic ........................... .369
Fluid ............................... .522
Maintenance .......................... .522
Shifting ............................. .369
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .24
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . . .21
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) .........21
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .426
Trip Odometer .......................... .302
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid) .......................41
Trunk Release, Emergency ....................43
Trunk Release Remote Control .................41
Turn Signals ............................ .203
UCI Connector .......................... .343
Uniform Tire Quality Grades .................567
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INDEX 587