2013 CHRYSLER 300 snow chains

▫Tire Terminology And Definitions ..........413
▫ Tire Loading And Tire Pressure ...........414
 TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION .........418
▫ Tire Pressure ....................... .418
▫ Tire Inflation Pressures .................419
▫ Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation . . . .420
▫ Radial Ply Tires ..................... .421
▫ All Season Tires – If Equipped ............422
▫ Summer Or Three Season Tires – If Equipped. .422
▫ Snow Tires ......................... .422
▫ Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire
And Wheel – If Equipped ................423
▫ Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped .........423▫
Full Size Spare – If Equipped .............424
▫ Limited-Use Spare – If Equipped ..........424
▫ Tire Spinning ....................... .425
▫ Tread Wear Indicators ..................426
▫ Life Of Tire ........................ .426
▫ Replacement Tires .....................427
 TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES) .......428
 TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS .....430
 TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) . .431
▫ Base System ........................ .434
▫ Premium System – If Equipped ............437
▫ General Information ...................441
 FUEL REQUIREMENTS ..................441
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The “ESC Off” switch is located on the switch bank in the
center of the instrument panel. To enter the “Partial Off”
mode, momentarily press the “ESC Off” switch and the
“ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” will illu-
minate. To turn the ESC on again, momentarily press the
“ESC Off” switch and the “ESC Activation/Malfunction
Indicator Light” will turn off.
NOTE:To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving
with snow chains, or when starting off in deep snow,
sand, or gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the
“Partial Off” mode by momentarily pressing the “ESC
Off” switch. Once the situation requiring “Partial Off”
mode is overcome, turn the ESC on again by momen-
tarily pressing the “ESC Off” switch. This may be done
while the vehicle is in motion.WARNING!
The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot pre-
vent the natural laws of physics from acting on the
vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded by
prevailing road conditions. ESC cannot prevent all
accidents, including those resulting from excessive
speed in turns, driving on very slippery surfaces, or
hydroplaning. ESC also cannot prevent collisions
resulting from loss of vehicle control due to inappro-
priate driver input for the conditions. Only a safe,
attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents.
The capabilities of an ESC equipped vehicle must
never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner
which could jeopardize the user ’s safety or the safety
of others.
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•Install on Rear Tires Only.
• Due to limited clearance for a Rear Wheel Drive
(RWD) vehicle, on 235/55R18 100V and P235/55R18
99V tires, reduced size snow chains or traction devices
with a maximum projection of 6 mm beyond the tire
profile is recommended.
• Due to limited clearance for an All Wheel Drive
(AWD) vehicle, P235/55R19 tire with the use of a
traction device that meets the SAE type “Class S”
specification is recommended.
• No other tire sizes are recommended for use with a tire
chain or traction device.
WARNING!
Using tires of different size and type (M+S, Snow)
between front and rear axles can cause unpredictable
handling. You could lose control and have a collision.
CAUTION!
To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the
following precautions:
• Because of restricted traction device clearance be-
tween tires and other suspension components, it is
important that only traction devices in good condi-
tion are used. Broken devices can cause serious
damage. Stop the vehicle immediately if noise
occurs that could indicate device breakage. Remove
the damaged parts of the device before further use.
• Install device as tightly as possible and then re-
tighten after driving about ½ mile (0.8 km).
• Do not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h).
• Drive cautiously and avoid severe turns and large
bumps, especially with a loaded vehicle.
• Do not drive for prolonged period on dry pave-
ment.
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pressure value as shown in theInflate to XXmessage.
Once the system receives the updated tire pressures, the
system will automatically update and the TPM Telltale
Light and LOW TIRE message will turn off. The vehicle
may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph
(24 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this
information.
Service TPMS Warning
If a system fault is detected, the TPM Telltale Light will
flash on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid.
The system fault will also sound a chime. If the ignition
switch is cycled, this sequence will repeat, providing the
system fault still exists. The TPM Telltale Light will turn
off when the fault condition no longer exists. A system
fault can occur due to any of the following:
1. Signal interference due to electronic devices or driving next to facilities emitting the same radio frequencies as
the TPM sensors. 2. Installing aftermarket window tinting that contains
materials that may block radio wave signals.
3. Accumulation of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel housings.
4. Using tire chains on the vehicle.
5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM sensors.
Vehicles With Full Size Spare
1. The matching full size spare wheel and tire assembly has a TPM sensor that can be monitored by the TPMS.
2. If you install the full size spare in place of a road tire that has a pressure below the low-pressure warning
limit, upon the next ignition switch cycle, a chime will
sound and the TPM Telltale Light and LOW TIRE
message will turn ON. The Inflate to XXmessage
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Side View Mirror Adjustment.................109
Signals, Turn .............................99
SmartBeams ............................ .199
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................428
Snow Tires ............................. .422
Spare Tire .............................. .423
Spark Plugs ............................ .548
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ........................ .548
Oil................................. .548
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................219
Speedometer ............................ .306
Sport Mode ............................ .307
Starting .................................26
Automatic Transmission ..................364
Cold Weather ......................... .367
Engine Fails to Start .....................367
Remote ...............................26
Starting and Operating .....................364 Starting Procedures
....................... .364
Steering Column Controls ...................... .202
Column Lock ......................... .212
Power .............................. .395
Tilt Column .......................... .212
Wheel, Heated ........................ .215
Wheel, Tilt ........................... .212
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............344
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .344
Storage ............................... .542
Storage, Vehicle .......................... .356
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... .542
Stuck, Freeing ........................... .485
Sunglasses Storage ....................... .261
Sun Roof .............................. .271
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ..........57
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... .503
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System, Remote Starting.....................26
Tachometer ............................. .302
Telescoping Steering Column .................212
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........354
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant ............310
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ..................18
Theft System (Security Alarm) .................18
Tilt Steering Column ...................... .212
Time Delay, Headlight ..................... .198
Tire and Loading Information Placard ...........414
Tire Markings ........................... .409
Tires...................................99 Aging (Life of Tires) .....................426
Air Pressure .......................... .418
Chains .............................. .428
Changing ............................ .471
Compact Spare ........................ .423
General Information .....................418 High Speed
.......................... .420
Inflation Pressures ...................... .419
Jacking .............................. .471
Life of Tires .......................... .426
Load Capacity ........................ .414
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............431
Pressure Warning Light ...................303
Quality Grading ....................... .567
Radial .............................. .421
Replacement .......................... .427
Rotation ............................. .430
Safety .............................. .409
Sizes ............................... .410
Snow Tires ........................... .422
Spare Tire ............................ .472
Spinning ............................ .425
Trailer Towing ........................ .463
Tread Wear Indicators ....................426
T

ire Safety Information .....................409
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