2015 CHRYSLER 300 parking brake

3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park
the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the
parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.
WARNING!
Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this
could establish a ground connection and personal
injury could result.
Jump-Starting Procedure
WARNING!
Failure to follow this jump-starting procedure could
result in personal injury or property damage due to
battery explosion.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these procedures could result in
damage to the charging system of the booster vehicle
or the discharged vehicle.
Connecting The Jumper Cables
1. Connect the positive(+)end of the jumper cable to the
remote positive(+)post of the discharged vehicle.
2. Connect the opposite end of the positive(+)jumper
cable to the positive(+)post of the booster battery.
3. Connect the negative end(-)of the jumper cable to the
negative(-)post of the booster battery.
4. Connect the opposite end of the negative(-)jumper
cable to theremotenegative(-)post of the vehicle with
the discharged battery.
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NOTE:Push the#ESC Off#switch, to place the Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) system in#Partial Off#mode,
before rocking the vehicle. Refer to “Electronic Brake
Control” in “Starting And Operating” for further infor-
mation. Once the vehicle has been freed, push the#ESC
Off#switch again to restore#ESC On#mode.
CAUTION!
•When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting be-
tween DRIVE and REVERSE, do not spin the
wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain
damage may result.
•Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast
may lead to transmission overheating and failure.
It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels
above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no trans-
mission shifting occurring).
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener-
ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or
even failure, of the axle and tires. A tire could
explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehi-
cle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or for
longer than 30 seconds continuously without stop-
ping when you are stuck and do not let anyone near
a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
MANUAL PARK RELEASE
WARNING!
Always secure your vehicle by fully applying the
parking brake, before activating the Manual Park
Release. Activating the Manual Park Release will
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allow your vehicle to roll away if it is not secured by
the parking brake or by proper connection to a tow
vehicle. Activating the Manual Park Release on an
unsecured vehicle could lead to serious injury or
death for those in or around the vehicle.
In order to push or tow the vehicle in cases where the
transmission will not shift out of PARK (such as a dead
battery), a Manual Park Release is available.
Follow these steps to use the Manual Park Release:
1. Firmly apply the parking brake.
2. Remove the console storage bin to access the Manual
Park Release lever.
Manual Park Release Lever Location
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3. Using a small screwdriver or similar tool, fish the
tether strap up through the opening in the console
base.
4. Insert the screwdriver into the slot in the center of the
lever, and disengage the lever locking tab by pushing
it to the right.
5. While holding the locking tab in the disengaged
position, pull the tether strap to rotate the lever up and
rearward, until it locks in place in the vertical position.
The vehicle is now out of PARK and can be towed.
Release the parking brake only when the vehicle is
securely connected to a tow vehicle.
Locking Tab LocationTether Strap Location
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Brake Fluid.............................530
Brake, Parking...........................361
Brakes.................................363
Brake System............................363
Anti-Lock (ABS)........................364
Fluid Check...........................497
Master Cylinder........................497
Parking..............................361
Warning Light.........................263
Brake/Transmission Interlock.................344
Brightness, Interior Lights...................155
Bulb Replacement.........................521
Bulbs, Light..............................98
Camera, Rear............................223
Capacities, Fluid..........................527
Caps, Filler
Oil (Engine)...........................479
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)................494
Carbon Monoxide Warning...................95
Cargo Area Features.......................254
Cargo Compartment.......................254
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)....................424
Car Washes.............................502
Cellular Phone...........................303
Certification Label.........................424
Chains, Tire.............................399
Changing A Flat Tire.......................445
Chart, Tire Sizing.........................377
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .263
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety...............94
Checks, Safety............................94
Child Restraint............................71
Child Restraints
Booster Seats...........................76
Center Seat LATCH......................85
Child Restraints.........................71
Child Seat Installation.....................90
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Panic Alarm..............................22
Parking Brake............................361
ParkSense® System, Rear....................209
Passing Light............................152
Passive Entry.............................32
Pedals, Adjustable.........................166
Pets....................................93
Placard, Tire And Loading Information..........383
Power
Brakes...............................363
Deck Lid Release........................40
Distribution Center (Fuses)................513
Door Locks............................29
Mirrors..............................114
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)...........241
Seats................................127
Sunroof..............................237
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column............163
Windows..............................37
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts...............52
Preparation For Jacking.....................448
Pretensioners
Seat Belts..............................52
Programmable Features.....................277
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) . .19
Radial Ply Tires..........................390
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)...........494
Radio Operation..........................303
Radio Remote Controls.....................301
Radio (Sound Systems).....................299
Rain Sensitive Wiper System.................160
Rear Axle (Differential).....................501
Rear Camera............................223
Rear Cupholder..........................247
Rear ParkSense System.....................209
Rear Seat, Folding.........................138
Rear Window Defroster.....................255
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INDEX 563