2016 CHRYSLER 300 battery replacement

▫To Lock The Doors .....................24
▫ To Unlatch The Trunk ...................24
▫ Using The Panic Alarm ..................24
▫ Programming Additional Transmitters .......25
▫ Transmitter Battery Replacement ...........25
▫ General Information ....................27
 REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF
EQUIPPED ............................27
▫ How To Use Remote Start ................28
 DOOR LOCKS .........................31
▫ Manual Door Locks .....................31
▫ Power Door Locks .....................33
▫ Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear
Doors ..............................35 
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO ..................36
▫ General Information ....................41
 WINDOWS ...........................41
▫ Power Windows .......................41
▫ Wind Buffeting .......................45
 TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE .............45
 TRUNK SAFETY WARNING ................46
▫ Trunk Emergency Release ................46
 OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ..........47
▫ Important Safety Precautions ..............47
▫ Seat Belt Systems ......................48
▫ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........61
▫ Child Restraints .......................77
10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

NOTE:
•The interior lights will turn off if you place the ignition
in the ACC or ON/RUN position while the Panic
Alarm is activated. However, the exterior lights and
horn will remain on.
• You may need to be less than 35 ft (11 m) from the
vehicle when using the RKE transmitter to turn off the
Panic Alarm due to the radio frequency noises emitted
by the system.
Programming Additional Transmitters
Programming Key Fobs or RKE transmitters may be
performed at an authorized dealer.
Transmitter Battery Replacement
The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032
battery.
NOTE:
• Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
• Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back
housing or the printed circuit board.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L ..........508
 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L ..........509
 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II . .510
▫ Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
Cybersecurity ....................... .510
 EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS ..........................511
 REPLACEMENT PARTS ..................513
 DEALER SERVICE ..................... .513
 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ...........514▫
Engine Oil ......................... .514
▫ Engine Oil Filter ..................... .518
▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ................519
▫ Maintenance-Free Battery ...............519
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance .............521
▫ A/C Air Filter ...................... .522
▫ Body Lubrication .....................524
▫ Windshield Wiper Blades ...............525
▫ Adding Washer Fluid ..................525
▫ Exhaust System ..................... .526
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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 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 donot crank or start the engine.
NOTE: If you crank or start the engine, you will have to
start this test over.
2. As soon as you cycle the ignition switch to the ON position, you will see the “Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)” symbol come on as part of a normal bulb
check.
3. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will happen: •
The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then
return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF
the ignition or start the engine. This means that your
vehicle’s OBD II system is not readyand you should
not proceed to the I/M station.
• The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully
illuminated until you place the ignition in the off
position or start the engine. This means that your
vehicle’s OBD II system is readyand you can proceed
to the I/M station.
If your OBD II system is not ready,you should see your
authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was
recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement,
you may need to do nothing more than drive your
vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD II
system to update. A recheck with the above test routine
may then indicate that the system is now ready.
512 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

quality filters should be used to assure most efficient
service. MOPAR engine oil filters are a high quality oil
filter and are recommended.
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” in the “Maintenance
Schedules” section for the proper maintenance intervals.
WARNING!
The air induction system (air cleaner, hoses, etc.) can
provide a measure of protection in the case of engine
backfire. Do not remove the air induction system (air
cleaner, hoses, etc.) unless such removal is necessary
for repair or maintenance. Make sure that no one is
near the engine compartment before starting the
vehicle with the air induction system (air cleaner,
hoses, etc.) removed. Failure to do so can result in
serious personal injury.
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection
The quality of replacement engine air cleaner filters
varies considerably. Only high quality filters should be
used to assure most efficient service. MOPAR engine air
cleaner filters are a high quality filter and are recom-
mended.
Maintenance-Free Battery
Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery.
You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main-
tenance required.
NOTE: The battery is stored under an access cover in
the trunk. Remote battery terminals are located in the
engine compartment for jump starting. Refer to “Jump-
Starting Procedures” in “What To Do In Emergencies”
for further information.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 519

CavityCartridge Fuse Mini-FuseDescription
68 – 10 Amp RedDual USB Power Outlet –
R/A Sense (Charger/300)
Rear Sunshade (Charger/300)
69 – –Fuse – Spare
70 – –Fuse – Spare
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 (e.g., 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.
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Battery............................ .277, 519
Charging System Light ...................277
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........25
Location ............................. .519
Remote Battery Replacement ................25
Transmitter Battery Replacement .............25
Belts, Seat .............................. .101
Beverage Holder Cooled (Cupholder) ...........252
Beverage Holder Heated (Cupholder) ...........252
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................524
B-Pillar Location ......................... .423
Brake Assist System ...................... .406
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............403
Brake Fluid ......................... .568, 571
Brake, Parking .......................... .400
Brakes ................................ .402
Brake System ........................ .402, 534
Fluid Check ....................535, 568, 571
Master Cylinder ....................... .535Parking
............................. .400
Warning Light ..................... .274, 402
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................383
Brightness, Interior Lights ...................162
Bulb Replacement ..................... .560, 563
Bulbs, Light ......................... .103, 560
Camera, Rear ........................... .229
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .566
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) .......................... .517
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................532
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............100, 454
Cargo Area Features ...................... .260
Cargo Compartment ...................... .260
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ....................461
Car Washes ............................ .540
Certification Label ........................ .462
Chains,

Tire ............................ .440
596 INDEX

HitchesTrailer Towing ........................ .467
Holder, Coin ............................ .255
Hood Release ........................... .150
Ignition Key..................................12
Illuminated Entry ..........................21
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ....................17
Inside Rearview Mirror .....................112
Instrument Cluster ...........269, 276, 281, 294, 297
Instrument Panel And Controls ...............268
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ...............545
Interior Appearance Care ....................543
Interior Lights .......................... .161
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) .............164
Introduction ..............................4
iPod/USB/MP3 Control ....................334 Jacking Instructions
....................... .485
Jack Location ........................... .482
Jack Operation ....................... .481, 485
Jump Starting .....................491, 492, 493
KeyFob.................................13 Arm The Alarm .........................20
Lock The Doors .........................24
Panic Alarm ............................24
Programming Additional Key Fobs .........18, 25
Programming Additional Transmitters .......18, 25
Remote Battery Replacement ................25
Towing ............................. .503
Unlatch The Trunk .......................24
Unlock The Doors .......................23
Key-In Reminder ..........................15
Keyless Enter-N-Go .....................36, 377
Enter The Trunk .........................24
Lock The Vehicle’s Doors ...............24, 328
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