2013 CHRYSLER 300 SRT hood open

TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD .........196
 LIGHTS ............................ .198
▫ Headlight Switch .....................198
▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped .......199
▫ Headlights On With Wipers (Available with
Automatic Headlights Only) .............199
▫ Headlight Time Delay ..................199
▫ SmartBeam — If Equipped ..............200
▫ Adaptive Bi-Xenon High Intensity Discharge
Headlights — If Equipped ...............201
▫ Daytime Running Lights (DRL) ...........202
▫ Lights-On Reminder ...................202
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped ...............202
▫ Multifunction Lever ...................203 ▫
Turn Signals ........................ .204
▫ Lane Change Assist ...................204
▫ High/Low Beam Switch ................204
▫ Flash-To-Pass ....................... .204
▫ Front Map/Reading Lights ..............205
▫ Courtesy Lights ...................... .206
▫ Ambient Light ....................... .206
▫ Interior Lights ...................... .207
 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ......209
▫ Intermittent Wiper System ...............210
▫ Wiper Operation ..................... .210
▫ Mist Feature .........................211
▫ Windshield Washers ...................211
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 103

NOTE:The Easy Entry/Easy Exit feature can be enabled
or disabled using the Uconnect® System, refer to
“Uconnect® Settings” in “Understanding Your Instru-
ment Panel” for further information.
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
Two latches must be released to open the hood.
1. Pull the hood release lever located under the left side of the instrument panel.
2. Move to the outside of the vehicle and push the safetycatch to the left. The safety catch is located under the
center front edge of the hood.
Hood Release Lever
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Use the hood prop rod (if equipped) to secure the hood in
the open position.
CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Lower the hood until it is open approxi-
mately 6 in (15 cm), and then drop it. This should
secure both latches. Never drive your vehicle unless
the hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your
vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open
when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision.
Failure to follow this warning could result in serious
injury or death.
Hood Safety Latch
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 197

CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage
your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads 240°F
(116°C) or greater pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle
the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until
the pointer drops back into the normal range 200–
230°F (93–110°C). If the pointer remains at 240°F
(116°C) or greater and you hear a chime, turn the
engine off immediately and call for service.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If
you see or hear steam coming from under the hood,
do not open the hood until the radiator has had time
to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure
cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
TIREFIT KIT
Small punctures up to ¼” (6 mm) in the tire tread can be
sealed with TIREFIT. Foreign objects (e.g., screws or
nails) should not be removed from the tire. TIREFIT can
be used in outside temperatures down to approximately
-4°F (-20°C).
This kit will provide a temporary tire seal, allowing you
to drive your vehicle up to 100 miles (160 km) with a
maximum speed of 55 mph (88 km/hr).
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 453

Preparations For Jump-Start
The battery is stored under an access cover in the trunk.
Remote battery posts are located on the right side of the
engine compartment for jump-starting.Remote Battery Posts
WARNING!
•
Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when-
ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the
ignition switch is ON. You can be injured by
moving fan blades.
• Remove any metal jewelry such as rings, watch
bands and bracelets that could make an inadvertent
electrical contact. You could be seriously injured.
• Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your
skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is
flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or
sparks away from the battery.
1. Set the parking brake, shift the automatic transmission into PARK and turn the ignition to LOCK.
Remote Battery Post Locations
1 — Remote Positive (+)Post
2 — Remote Negative (-)Post
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 465

Cooling System
WARNING!
•When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis-
connect the fan motor lead or cycle the ignition
switch to the LOCK position. The fan is tempera-
ture controlled and can start at any time the igni-
tion switch is in the ON position.
• You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If
you see or hear steam coming from under the hood,
do not open the hood until the radiator has had
time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system
pressure cap when the radiator is hot.
Coolant Checks
Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every
12 months (before the onset of freezing weather, where
applicable). If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or
rusty in appearance, the system should be drained,
flushed, and refilled with fresh coolant. Check the front
of the radiator for any accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc.
If dirty, clean by gently spraying water from a garden
hose vertically down the face of the condenser.
Check the coolant recovery bottle tubing for brittle rub-
ber, cracking, tears, cuts, and tightness of the connection
at the bottle and radiator. Inspect the entire system for
leaks.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 493

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
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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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
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