2020 CHRYSLER 300 wipers

244SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
When inspecting accessory drive belts, small
cracks that run across ribbed surface of belt
from rib to rib, are considered normal. These
are not a reason to replace belt. However,
cracks running along a rib (not across) are not
normal. Any belt with cracks running along a rib
must be replaced. Also have the belt replaced if
it has excessive wear, frayed cords or severe
glazing.

Accessory Belt (Serpentine Belt)

Conditions that would require replacement:
Rib chunking (one or more ribs has sepa -
rated from belt body)
Rib or belt wear
Longitudinal belt cracking (cracks between
two ribs)
Belt slips
“Groove jumping" (belt does not maintain
correct position on pulley)
Belt broken (note: identify and correct
problem before new belt is installed)
Noise (objectionable squeal, squeak, or
rumble is heard or felt while drive belt is in
operation)
Some conditions can be caused by a faulty
component such as a belt pulley. Belt pulleys
should be carefully inspected for damage and
proper alignment.
Belt replacement on some models requires the
use of special tools, we recommend having your
vehicle serviced at an authorized dealer.
BODY LUBRICATION
Locks and all body pivot points, including such
items as seat tracks, door hinge pivot points
and rollers, liftgate, tailgate, decklid, sliding
doors and hood hinges, should be lubricated
periodically with a lithium based grease, such
as Mopar Spray White Lube to ensure quiet,
easy operation and to protect against rust and wear. Prior to the application of any lubricant,
the parts concerned should be wiped clean to
remove dust and grit; after lubricating, excess
oil and grease should be removed. Particular
attention should also be given to hood latching
components to ensure proper function. When
performing other underhood services, the hood
latch, release mechanism and safety catch
should be cleaned and lubricated.
The external lock cylinders should be lubricated
twice a year, preferably in the Autumn and
Spring. Apply a small amount of a high quality
lubricant, such as Mopar Lock Cylinder
Lubricant directly into the lock cylinder.
WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES
Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and
the windshield periodically with a sponge or soft
cloth and a mild nonabrasive cleaner. This will
remove accumulations of salt or road film.
Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long
periods may cause deterioration of the wiper
blades. Always use washer fluid when using the
wipers to remove salt or dirt from a dry
windshield.

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Removing Wiper From Wiper Arm

5. Gently lower the wiper arm onto the glass.
Installing The Front Wipers

1. Lift the wiper arm off of the glass, until the wiper arm is in the full up position.

2. Position the wiper blade under the hook on the tip of the wiper arm with the wiper
locking tab open.
3. Insert the receiver bracket on the wiper assembly into the hook on the tip of the arm
through the opening in the wiper blade
under the locking tab. 4. Slide the wiper blade onto the arm until
motion stops, then fold down the locking
tab to secure.
NOTE:
The locking tab will not snap into place until the
blade is properly positioned on the wiper arm
hook.
5. Gently lower the wiper blade onto the glass.EXHAUST SYSTEM
The best protection against carbon monoxide
entry into the vehicle body is a properly
maintained engine exhaust system.
If you notice a change in the sound of the
exhaust system; or if the exhaust fumes can be
detected inside the vehicle; or when the
underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged;
have an authorized technician inspect the
complete exhaust system and adjacent body
areas for broken, damaged, deteriorated, or
mispositioned parts. Open seams or loose
connections could permit exhaust fumes to
seep into the passenger compartment. In
addition, have the exhaust system inspected
each time the vehicle is raised for lubrication or
oil change. Replace as required.
1 — Wiper
2 — Wiper Arm J Hook
3 — Locking Tab
WARNING!
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They
contain carbon monoxide (CO), which is
colorless and odorless. Breathing it can
make you unconscious and can eventually
poison you. To avoid breathing CO, refer to
“Safety Tips” in “Safety” for further informa -
tion.
A hot exhaust system can start a fire if you
park over materials that can burn. Such
materials might be grass or leaves coming
into contact with your exhaust system. Do
not park or operate your vehicle in areas
where your exhaust system can contact
anything that can burn.
CAUTION!
The catalytic converter requires the use of
unleaded fuel only. Leaded gasoline will
destroy the effectiveness of the catalyst as
an emissions control device and may seri -
ously reduce engine performance and
cause serious damage to the engine.

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292MULTIMEDIA
Mirrors & Wipers
After pressing the Mirrors & Wipers button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available:Blind Spot Alert — If Equipped
OffLightsLights & Chime
NOTE:
When this feature is selected, the Blind Spot Alert feature provides alerts, visual and/or audible, to indicate objects in your blind spot. The Blind
Spot Alert feature can be activated in “Lights” mode. When this mode is selected, the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) system is activated and will only
show a visual alert in the exterior mirrors. When “Lights & Chime” mode is activated, the BSM will show a visual alert in the exterior mirrors as well
as sound an audible alert when the turn signal is on.
If your vehicle has experienced any damage in the area where the sensor is located, even if the fascia is not damaged, the sensor may have become
misaligned. Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer to verify sensor alignment. Having a sensor that is misaligned will result in the BSM not oper -
ating to specification.
Hill Start Assist — If Equipped On Off
NOTE:
When this feature is selected, the Hill Start Assist (HSA) system is active. Paddle Shifters — If Equipped On Off
Setting Name Selectable Options
Setting NameSelectable Options
Tilt Side Mirrors in Reverse — If Equipped OnOff
NOTE:
When the “Tilt Side Mirror In Reverse” feature is selected, the exterior sideview mirrors will tilt downward when the ignition is in the ON/RUN position
and the transmission gear selector is in the REVERSE position. The mirrors will move back to their previous position when the transmission is shifted
out of REVERSE.

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Lights
After pressing the Lights button on the touchscreen, the following settings will be available:Headlights With Wipers — If Equipped
OnOff
Rain Sensing Auto Wipers — If Equipped OnOff
NOTE:

When this feature is selected and the wipers are on, the system will automatically activate the windshield wipers if it senses moisture on the windshield.

Setting Name Selectable Options
Setting NameSelectable Options
Headlight Off Delay0 sec
30 sec
60 sec 90 sec
Headlight Illumination On Approach 0 sec
30 sec
60 sec 90 sec
Headlights With Wipers — If Equipped OnOff
Auto Dim High Beams — If Equipped OnOff
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped OnOff
NOTE:
When the “Daytime Running Lights” feature is selected, the daytime running lights can be turned On or Off. This feature is only allowed by law in the
country of the vehicle purchase. Steering Directed Lights — If Equipped OnOff
Flash Lights With Lock OnOff
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Cupholders
...................................................... 72Customer Assistance..................................... 311Cybersecurity................................................. 284
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Daytime Running Lights................................... 43Dealer Service............................................... 239Deck Lid Power Release............................................ 62Defroster, Windshield.................................... 144Delay (Intermittent) Wipers.............................. 49Diagnostic System, Onboard........................... 93Dimmer SwitchHeadlight..................................................... 43DipsticksOil (Engine)................................................ 238Disable Vehicle Towing.................................. 228DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant)....................... 249Disturb........................................................... 308Door Ajar.......................................................... 86Door Ajar Light................................................. 86Door LocksAutomatic.................................................... 28Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors.... 28Doors............................................................... 23Driver’s Seat Back Tilt..................................... 30DrivingThrough Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water
..................................... 199
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Electric Brake Control System.......................... 96Anti-Lock Brake System............................... 95Electronic Roll Mitigation....................97, 102Electric Remote Mirrors................................... 40Electronic Power Distribution Center
(Fuses).......................................................... 210Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)..... 161Electronic Stability Control (ESC)..................... 97Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light......... 86Emergency Gas Can Refueling...................... 224Emergency, In Case OfFreeing Vehicle When Stuck..................... 227Hazard Warning Flasher........................... 201Jacking............................................ 217, 253Jump Starting........................................... 222Towing...................................................... 228Emission Control System Maintenance........... 93Engine.................................................. 236, 237Air Cleaner................................................ 241Block Heater............................................. 149Break-In Recommendations..................... 150Checking Oil Level.................................... 238Compartment.................................. 236, 237Compartment Identification...................... 236Coolant (Antifreeze)......................... 247, 281Cooling..................................................... 247Exhaust Gas Caution....................... 143, 279Fails To Start............................................ 149Flooded, Starting...................................... 149
Fuel Requirements................................... 276Jump Starting........................................... 222Oil...........................................240, 280, 281Oil Filler Cap.................................... 236, 241Oil Filter.................................................... 241Oil Selection..................................... 240, 280Oil Synthetic.............................................. 241Overheating.............................................. 225Starting..................................................... 146Engine Oil Viscosity.............................. 240, 241Engine Oil Viscosity Chart.............................. 240Enhanced Accident Response
Feature................................................ 129, 230Ethanol.......................................................... 277Exhaust Gas Cautions.......................... 143, 279Exhaust System................................... 143, 246Exterior Lighting...............................................42Exterior Lights........................................ 42, 145
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FiltersAir Cleaner
................................................ 241Air Conditioning................................. 57, 243Engine Oil........................................ 241, 281Engine Oil Disposal................................... 241Flashers........................................................ 201Hazard Warning........................................ 201Turn Signals................................ 46, 92, 145Flash-To-Pass...................................................44Flooded Engine Starting................................ 149
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................................................... 71Fluid Capacities............................................. 280Fluid Leaks.................................................... 145Fluid Level Checks Brake........................................................ 251Cooling System.......................................... 247Engine Oil.................................................. 238Transfer Case............................................ 253Fluid, Brake......................................... 281, 283Fluids And Lubricants.................................... 281Fog Lights........................................................ 45Fold-Flat Seats................................................. 30Folding Rear Seats.......................................... 30Forward Collision Warning............................. 106Four-Way Hazard Flasher............................... 201Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................................. 227Fuel............................................................... 276Additives................................................... 277Clean Air.................................................... 277Ethanol...................................................... 277Gasoline.................................................... 276Gauge.......................................................... 90Materials Added........................................ 277Methanol................................................... 277Octane Rating................................. 276, 281Requirements........................................... 276Specifications............................................ 281Tank Capacity............................................ 280Fuses............................................................. 209
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Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)..................... 66Gasoline, Clean Air........................................ 277Gasoline, Reformulated................................ 277GaugesFuel............................................................. 90Gear Ranges................................................. 155Glass Cleaning.............................................. 274Gross Axle Weight Rating..................... 190, 191Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 190, 191GVWR............................................................ 190
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HazardDriving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water
.................................... 199Hazard Warning Flashers.............................. 201Head Restraints........................................ 35, 36Head Rests............................................... 35, 36Headlights.................................................... 207Automatic.................................................... 44Cleaning................................................... 272High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch.......... 43Lights On Reminder..................................... 45On With Wipers............................................ 44Passing........................................................ 44Switch.......................................................... 42Time Delay................................................... 45Washers................................................... 238
Heated Mirrors.................................................41Heater, Engine Block..................................... 149High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer)
Switch..............................................................43Hill Start Assist.............................................. 100HitchesTrailer Towing........................................... 193Holder, Coin.....................................................71HomeLink (Garage Door Opener).....................66Hood Prop........................................................61Hood Release...................................................61
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Ignition.............................................................16Switch..........................................................16In Vehicle HelpVehicle User Guide......................................10Inside Rearview Mirror........................... 39, 201Instrument Cluster....................................76, 77Descriptions.................................................92Display.................................................. 78, 80Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning................... 274Interior Appearance Care.............................. 273Interior Lights...................................................46Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)..................49Introduction....................................................... 8

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Jack Location
................................................. 218Jack Operation..................................... 219, 253Jacking Instructions....................................... 219Jump Starting................................................ 222
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Key Fob Arm The System
.......................................... 22Panic Alarm................................................. 13Programming Additional Key Fobs....... 15, 21Unlatch The Trunk....................................... 13Key Fob Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry)................................... 13Key Fob Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry)................................... 15Key-In Reminder.............................................. 17Keyless Enter-N-Go................................. 24, 146Enter The Trunk........................................... 13Passive Entry............................................... 24Passive Entry Programming......................... 24Keys................................................................. 11Replacement........................................ 15, 21
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Lane Change And Turn Signals........................ 46Lane Change Assist......................................... 46LaneSense.................................................... 183Lap/Shoulder Belts....................................... 115
Latches......................................................... 145Hood............................................................ 61Lead Free Gasoline....................................... 276Leaks, Fluid.................................................. 145Life Of Tires................................................... 264Light Bulbs........................................... 145, 206Lights............................................................ 145Air Bag...................................... 85, 122, 143Automatic Headlights.................................. 44Brake Assist Warning.................................. 99Brake Warning....................................85, 275Bulb Replacement.................................... 206Cruise................................................... 91, 92Daytime Running......................................... 43Dimmer Switch, Headlight.................... 42, 43Engine Temperature Warning...................... 86Exterior..................................................... 145Fog.............................................................. 45Hazard Warning Flasher........................... 201Headlight Switch.......................................... 42Headlights...................................42, 45, 207Headlights On With Wipers.......................... 44High Beam................................................... 43High Beam/Low Beam Select...................... 43Instrument Cluster....................................... 42Intensity Control.......................................... 48Interior......................................................... 46License..................................................... 209Lights On Reminder..................................... 45
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)..........88Map.............................................................47Park......................................................44, 92Passing........................................................44Reading.......................................................47Seat Belt Reminder.....................................87Security Alarm.............................................87Service...................................................... 206Traction Control...........................................99Turn Signals......................... 42, 46, 92, 145Vanity Mirror................................................42Warning Instrument ClusterDescriptions.....................................86, 92Load Leveling System......................................65Load Shed Battery Saver On............................83Load Shed Electrical Load Reduction..............83Load Shed Intelligent Battery Sensor...............83Loading Vehicle............................................. 190Capacities................................................. 190Tires.......................................................... 257LocksAuto Unlock.................................................27Automatic Door............................................28Child Protection...........................................28Power Door..................................................24Low Tire Pressure System............................. 109Lubrication, Body.......................................... 244Lug Nuts........................................................ 27511

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Warning Flashers, Hazard
............................. 201Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster
Descriptions)................................................... 89Warnings And Cautions..................................... 9Warranty Information..................................... 313Washer Adding Fluid.............................................. 238Washers, Windshield.............................. 49, 238Washing Vehicle............................................ 272WaterDriving Through......................................... 199Wheel And Wheel Tire Care........................... 268Wheel And Wheel Tire Trim............................ 268Wind Buffeting.......................................... 59, 60Window Fogging.............................................. 56
Windows.......................................................... 57Power.......................................................... 57Reset Auto-Up.............................................. 58Windshield Defroster.................................... 144Windshield Washers................................. 48, 49Fluid......................................................... 238Windshield Wiper Blades.............................. 244Windshield Wipers........................................... 48Wipers Blade Replacement.......................... 244Wipers, Intermittent......................................... 49Wipers, Rain Sensitive..................................... 49

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