2017 CHRYSLER 300 jump start

Maintenance-Free Battery
Your vehicle is equipped with a maintenance-free battery.
You will never have to add water, nor is periodic mainte-
nance 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.
WARNING!
• Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can
burn or even blind you. Do not allow battery fluid to
contact your eyes, skin, or clothing. Do not lean over
a battery when attaching clamps. If acid splashes in
eyes or on skin, flush the area immediately with
large amounts of water.
• Battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep flame
or sparks away from the battery. Do not use a booster
battery or any other booster source with an output
greater than 12 Volts. Do not allow cable clamps to
touch each other.
• Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories con-
tain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after
handling.
• The battery in this vehicle has a vent hose that
should not be disconnected and should only be
replaced with a battery of the same type (vented).
CAUTION!
•It is essential when replacing the cables on the
battery that the positive cable is attached to the
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Battery Location
412 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)......132, 135
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...............323
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light .........212
Emergency Deck Lid Release ...................36
Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck .................392
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................380
Jacking ............................... .382
Jump Starting ....................389, 390, 391
Overheating ............................380
Towing ............................... .396
Emergency Trunk Release .....................36
Emission Control System Maintenance ............406
Engine ................................. .404
Air Cleaner .............................411
Block Heater ............................300
Break-In Recommendations ..................75
Checking Oil Level ....................408, 409
Compartment ........................403, 404
Compartment Identification .................403
Coolant (Antifreeze) .............419, 449, 450, 451
Cooling ...............................419
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................76, 361
Fails To Start ............................299
Flooded, Starting ........................ .299Fuel Requirements
........................357
Jump Starting ....................389, 390, 391
Oil......................408, 447, 449, 450, 451
Oil Filler Cap .......................... .410
Oil Filter ...............................411
Oil Selection ........................ .409, 447
Oil Synthetic ............................410
Overheating ............................380
Starting ...............................297
Engine Oil Viscosity ........................ .410
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ....................410
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ..........58,399
Entry

System, Illuminated .....................18
Ethanol ............................. .358, 361
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................76, 361
Exhaust System ........................ .76, 417
Exterior Folding Mirrors ......................92
Exterior Lighting ...........................116
Exterior Lights .............................79
Filters Air Cleaner .............................411
Air Conditioning .....................277, 414
Engine Oil ....................411, 449, 450, 451
Engine Oil Disposal .......................411
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Jacking Instructions........................ .385
Jack Location ............................ .383
Jack Operation ........................ .382, 385
Jump Starting ..................... .389, 390, 391
KeyFob..................................12 Arm The Alarm ..........................17
Lock The Doors ..........................20
Panic Alarm .............................20
Programming Additional Key Fobs ..........16, 21
Remote Battery Replacement .................21
Towing ............................... .398
Unlatch The Trunk ........................20
Unlock The Doors .........................19
Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) .....21
Key Fob Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . . . .18, 21
Key Fob, Remote Keyless Entry .................18
Key-In Reminder ............................13
Keyless Enter-N-Go ..................... .28, 298
Enter The Trunk ..........................20
Lock The Vehicle’s Doors ................20, 255
Passive Entry ............................28
Passive Entry Programming ..............28, 255
Unlock From The Driver’s Side ...............19
Unlock From The Passenger Side ..............19Keyless Entry System
........................18
Keyless Go ................................11
Key, Replacement ...........................15
Keys ....................................11
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ......................14
Lane Change And Turn Signals .................121
Lane Change Assist ........................ .121
LaneSense ............................... .157
Lap/Shoulder Belts ..........................39
Latches ..................................79
Hood .................................115
Lead Free Gasoline ........................ .357
Leaks, Fluid ...............................79
Life Of Tires ............................. .347
Light Bulbs ............................79, 443
Lights ............................... .79, 116
AirBag ......................... .48, 77, 207
Automatic Headlights .....................117
Brake Assist Warning ..................... .326
Brake W

arning .......................208, 317
Bulb Replacement ........................444
Cruise ..........................226, 227, 228
Daytime Running ........................120
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ..................121
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