2013 CHRYSLER 300 SRT service indicator

EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass
an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.For states that require an Inspection and Mainte-
nance (I/M), this check verifies the “Malfunction
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 may notbe 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.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 477

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
Reading 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
Authorized Dealer)
For lighted switches, see your authorized dealer for
replacement instructions.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in this
manual must be done at the times or mileages specified
to protect your vehicle warranty and ensure the best
vehicle performance and reliability. More frequent main-
tenance may be needed for vehicles in severe operating
conditions, such as dusty areas and very short trip
driving. Inspection and service should also be done
anytime a malfunction is suspected.
The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is
time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
equipped vehicles, “Oil Change Required” will be dis-
played in the EVIC and a single chime will sound,
indicating that an oil change is necessary.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change
indicator message will illuminate. This means that ser-
vice is required for your vehicle. Have your vehicle
serviced as soon as possible, within the next 500 miles
(805 km).
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Power Steering........................ .394
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................496
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...................95
Cargo Area Features ...................... .292
Cargo Compartment ...................... .292
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ....................447
Car Washes ............................ .504
Cellular Phone .......................... .352
Certification Label ........................ .447
Chains, Tire ............................ .430
Chart, Tire Sizing .........................411
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .304
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............95
Checks, Safety ............................95
Child Restraint ............................72
Child Safety Locks .........................33
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .440
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .506Climate Control
......................... .353
Clock ................................. .348
Coin Holder ............................ .287
Cold Weather Operation ....................372
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............352
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .425
Computer, Trip/Travel ..................... .324
Connector UCI................................ .349
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ..........349
Conserving Fuel ......................... .321
Console, Floor .......................... .287
Contract, Service ......................... .550
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........496
Cooling System .......................... .493
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............495
Coolant Capacity ...................... .523
Coolant Level ......................... .493
Disposal of Used Coolant .................497
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Exterior...............................98
Fog ................................ .202
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................452
Headlights ........................... .198
Headlights On Reminder ..................202
Headlights On With Wipers ................199
Headlight Switch ...................... .198
High Beam ........................... .204
High Beam Indicator .....................301
High Beam/Low Beam Select ...............204
Illuminated Entry ........................21
Instrument Cluster ..................... .198
Intensity Control ....................... .207
Interior ............................. .207
License ............................. .522
Lights On Reminder .....................202
Low Fuel ............................ .316
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........304
Map Reading ......................... .205Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness)
...........209
Passing ............................. .204
Reading ............................. .205
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .310
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ...............307
Service .............................. .518
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . .304
SmartBeams .......................... .200
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ...............307
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............303
Traction Control ....................... .408
Turn Signal ............................98
Vanity Mirror ..........................112
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ......301
Loading Vehicle ......................... .447
Capacities ........................... .449
Tires ............................... .416
Locks ..................................
30
Automatic Door .........................32
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Auto Unlock...........................32
Child Protection .........................33
Door .................................30
Power Door ............................31
Low Tire Pressure System ...................433
Lubrication, Body ........................ .489
Maintenance Free Battery ....................483
Maintenance Procedures ....................479
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .528
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .......304
Manual, Service ......................... .552
Master Cylinder (Brakes) ....................499
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ...............191
Memory Seat ........................... .191
Memory Seats and Radio ....................191
Methanol .............................. .441
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... .324Mirrors
............................... .108
Electric Powered ........................111
Electric Remote .........................111
Exterior Folding ....................... .109
Heated ...............................112
Outside ............................. .109
Vanity ...............................112
Mode Fuel Saver ........................... .321
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................433
Mopar Parts ............................ .478
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .441
Multi-Function Control Lever .................203
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................94
Occupant Restraints ........................44
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ..................61
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Height Adjustment..................... .179
Memory ............................. .191
Power .............................. .179
Rear Folding ......................... .190
Seatback Release ....................... .190
Tilting .............................. .179
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ..................18
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............524
Selection of Oil .......................... .481
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................16
Sentry Key Programming ....................18
Sentry Key Replacement .....................17
Service Assistance ........................ .547
Service Contract ......................... .550
Service Engine Soon Light (Malfunction Indicator) . .304
Service Manuals ......................... .552
Setting the Clock ......................... .348
Shifting ............................... .375
Automatic Transmission ..................375 Shoulder Belts
............................48
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage ................52
Side Airbag ..............................67
Side View Mirror Adjustment .................109
Signals, Turn .............................98
SmartBeams ............................ .200
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................430
Snow Tires ............................. .424
Spare Tire .............................. .425
Spark Plugs ............................ .524
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ........................ .524
Oil................................. .524
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................220
Speedometer ............................ .305
Starting .................................26
Automatic Transmission ..................370
Cold Weather ......................... .372
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Compact Spare........................ .425
General Information .....................420
High Speed .......................... .423
Inflation Pressures ...................... .421
Life of Tires .......................... .428
Load Capacity ........................ .416
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............433
Pressure Warning Light ...................303
Quality Grading ....................... .553
Radial .............................. .423
Replacement .......................... .429
Rotation ............................. .432
Safety .............................. .410
Sizes ................................411
Snow Tires ........................... .424
Spinning ............................ .427
Tread Wear Indicators ....................428
Tire Safety Information .....................410
To Open Hood .......................... .196Towing
............................... .449
Behind a Motorhome .....................449
Recreational .......................... .449
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome ...........449
Traction ............................... .390
Traction Control ......................... .400
Trailer Towing .......................... .449
Transmission Automatic ........................... .375
Fluid ............................... .501
Maintenance .......................... .501
Shifting ............................. .375
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .24
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . . .21
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) .........21
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .428
Trip Odometer .......................... .302
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid) .......................42
Trunk Release, Emergency ....................44
574 INDEX