2014 CHRYSLER 300 charging

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Warning Lights
- Low Fuel Warning Light
- Charging System Light**
- Oil Pressure Warning Light
- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS)Light**
- Air Bag Warning Light**
- Electronic Throttle Control(ETC) Light
- Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem (TPMS) Light
- Engine Temperature WarningLight
- Seat Belt Reminder Light
BRAKE- Brake Warning Light**
- Malfunction Indicator Light(MIL)**
- Electronic Stability Control(ESC) Activation/
Malfunction Indicator Light*
(See page 72 for more information.)
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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BRAKE- Brake Warning Light
The Brake Warning light illuminates when there is either a system malfunction or the parking
brake is applied. If the light is on and the parking brake is not applied, it indicates a possible brake
hydraulic malfunction, brake booster problem or an Anti-Lock Brake System problem.
Please have your vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system may have
failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have a collision. Have the vehicle
checked immediately.
- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
• Certain conditions, such as a poor fuel quality, etc., may illuminate the MIL after engine start.The vehicle should be serviced if the light stays on through several typical driving cycles. In
most situations, the vehicle will drive normally and not require towing.
• If the MIL flashes when the engine is running, serious conditions may exist that could lead to immediate loss of power or severe catalytic converter damage. We recommend you do not
operate the vehicle. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light
• This light indicates the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is off.
- Charging System Light
This light shows the status of the electrical charging system. If the charging system light remains
on, it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging system.
We recommend you do not continue driving if the charging system light is on. Have the vehicle
serviced immediately.
- Oil Pressure Warning Light
This light indicates low engine oil pressure. If the light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle and
shut off the engine as soon as possible. A chime will sound when this light turns on.
We recommend you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the vehicle
serviced immediately.
- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light
This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).
If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, we recommend you contact
the nearest authorized dealer and have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Indicator Light
This light informs you of a problem with the system.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in the reverse sequence:
1. Disconnect the negative(-)end of the jumper cable from the remote negative (-)post of the
vehicle with the discharged battery.
2. Disconnect the opposite end of the negative (-)jumper cable from the negative (-)post of
the booster battery.
3. Disconnect the positive (+)end of the jumper cable from the positive (+)post of the booster
battery.
4. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+)jumper cable from the remote positive (+)
post of the discharged vehicle.
NOTE:
If frequent jump-starting is required to start your vehicle you should have the battery and
charging system inspected at your authorized dealer.
CAUTION!
•Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any other booster source with a system voltage
greater than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor, alternator or electrical system
may occur.
• Failure to follow these procedures could result in damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle or the discharged vehicle.
• Accessories that can be plugged into the vehicle power outlets draw power from the vehicle’s battery, even when not in use (e.g., cellular phones, etc.). Eventually, if plugged in
long enough, the vehicle’s battery discharges sufficiently to degrade battery life and/or
prevent the engine from starting.
WARNING!
• When temperatures are below the freezing point, electrolyte in a discharged battery mayfreeze. Do not attempt jump-starting because the battery could rupture or explode and
cause personal injury. Battery temperature must be brought above freezing point before
attempting a jump-start.
• Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever 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 watch bands or bracelets, that might make an inadvertent electrical contact. You could be severely 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.
• Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection and personal injury could result.
• Failure to follow this procedure could result in personal injury or property damage due to battery explosion.
• Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-)of the discharged battery. The resulting
electrical spark could cause the battery to explode and could result in personal injury.
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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)(Cruise Control) ............29
Adjustable Pedals .............23
Airbag...................14
AirbagLight................75
Alarm Vehicle Security Alarm .........13
Alarm (Security Alarm) ...........13
Anti-Lock Warning Light ..........74
Arming System (Security Alarm) ......13
Assistance Towing .............72
Audio Settings ...............43
Automatic Headlights ...........27
Automatic High Beams ..........27
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC). . .35
Automatic Transmission Autostick ...............67
Fluid Type ..............101
Autostick .................67
Axle Fluid ................ .101
Blind Spot Monitoring ...........36
Brake Fluid ............... .101
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ..............25
Bulb Replacement .............118
Calibration, Compass ...........61
Change Oil Indicator ...........75
ChangingAFlatTire ...........76
Charging System Light ..........74
Child Restraints CarSeat ................15
Child Restraints .............15
Child Seat Installation ........16, 17
Installing Child Restraints Using
The Vehicle Seat Belt ..........17
Lower Anchors And Tethers For
Children ............ .15, 16, 17
Using The Top Tether Anchorage ....17
ChildSeat.................16
Clock ...................47
Cluster Warning/Indicator Lights Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light .....74
Charging System Light ........74
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)
Indicator Light .............74
Engine Temperature Warning Light . .73 Oil Pressure Warning Light
......74
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) Light .............72
Compass Calibration ............61
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ...........101
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ......28
Cruise Light ................28
Cupholders
Heated/Cooled (Beverage Holder). . .22
Customer Assistance ...........119
Customer Programmable Features . . .62, 70
Defects, Reporting ............120
Dimmer Control ..............27
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .........27
Disabled Vehicle Towing ..........72
Disarming, Security System ........13
Door Locks .................8
ECO....................61
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System ....40,41
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ............28
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .....72
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator ................74
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ..................74
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ...........61, 62
Emergency, In Case of Brake Warning Light ..........74
Jacking ................76
Overheating ..............76
Towing.................72
Emergency Key ...............9
Engine Break-In Recommendations ......25
Compartment .............98
Oil Selection .............101
Overheating ..............76
Starting ................12
Stopping ................12
Temperature Warning Light ......73
EventDataRecorder ...........94
Exterior Lights ............. .118
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