2020 CHRYSLER 300 parking brake

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Wheel Blocked

NOTE:
Passengers should not remain in the vehicle
when the vehicle is being lifted or raised.
JACKING AND CHANGING A TIRE

Jacking Warning Label

1. Remove the spare tire, jack, and lug wrench.

2. If equipped with aluminum wheels where the center cap covers the lug nuts, use the
lug wrench to pry the center cap off carefully
before raising the vehicle.
WARNING!
Carefully follow these tire changing warnings
to help prevent personal injury or damage to
your vehicle:
Always park on a firm, level surface as far
from the edge of the roadway as possible
before raising the vehicle.
Turn on the Hazard Warning Flashers.
Apply the parking brake firmly and set the
transmission in PARK.
Block the wheel diagonally opposite the
wheel to be raised.
Do not let any passenger sit in the vehicle
when it is on a jack.
Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a
jack. If you need to get under a raised
vehicle, take it to a service center where it
can be raised on a lift.
Only use the jack in the positions indicated
and for lifting this vehicle during a tire
change.
If working on or near a roadway, be
extremely careful of motor traffic.
WARNING! (Continued)
CAUTION!
Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking
on locations other than those indicated in the
Jacking Instructions for this vehicle.
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY223

1. Apply the parking brake, shift the
automatic transmission into PARK and
cycle the ignition to OFF.

2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all electrical accessories.
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.
JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE
NOTE:
Make sure at all times that unused ends of
jumper cables are not contacting each other or
either vehicle while making connections.
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 a good engine ground. A
“ground” is an exposed metallic/unpainted
part of the engine, frame or chassis, such as
an accessory bracket or large bolt. The
ground must be away from the battery and
the fuel injection system.
5. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery, let the engine idle a few
minutes, and then start the engine in the
vehicle with the discharged battery.
Remove any metal jewelry such as rings,
watch bands and bracelets that could
make an inadvertent electrical contact. You
could be seriously 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.
WARNING!
Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as
this could establish a ground connection and
personal injury could result.
WARNING! (Continued)
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.
WARNING!
Do not connect the jumper 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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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY225
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
In any of the following situations, you can
reduce the potential for overheating by taking
the appropriate action.
On the highways — slow down.
In city traffic — while stopped, place the trans -
mission in NEUTRAL, but do not increase the
engine idle speed while preventing vehicle
motion with the brakes.
NOTE:
There are steps that you can take to slow down
an impending overheat condition:
If your Air Conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off.
The A/C system adds heat to the engine
cooling system and turning the A/C off can
help remove this heat.
You can also turn the temperature control to
maximum heat, the mode control to floor and
the blower control to high. This allows the
heater core to act as a supplement to the
radiator and aids in removing heat from the
engine cooling system.
MANUAL PARK RELEASE
To move the vehicle in cases where the
transmission will not shift out of PARK (such as
a depleted battery), a Manual Park Release is
available.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot
engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from
your radiator. If you see or hear steam coming
from under the hood, do not open the hood
until the radiator has had time to cool. Never
try to open a cooling system pressure cap
when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could
damage your vehicle. If the temperature
gauge reads HOT (H), pull over and stop the
vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air
conditioner turned off until the pointer drops
back into the normal range. If the pointer
remains on HOT (H), and you hear continuous
chimes, turn the engine off immediately and
call for service.
WARNING!
Always secure your vehicle by fully applying
the parking brake before activating the
Manual Park Release. In addition, you should
be seated in the driver's seat with your foot
firmly on the brake pedal when activating the
Manual Park Release. Activating the Manual
Park Release will 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.
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226IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
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 Cover

3. Using a small screwdriver or similar tool, fish the tether strap up through the opening
in the console base.
4. Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal. 5. Insert the screwdriver into the slot in the
center of the lever, and disengage the lever
locking tab by pushing it to the right.

Engaging The Lever

6. 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
moved. Release the parking brake only
when the vehicle is securely connected to a
tow vehicle. To Reset The Manual Park Release:

1. Push the latch (at the base of the lever, on
the rear side) rearward (away from the
lever) to unlatch the lever.

Disengaging The Lever

2. Rotate the Manual Park Release lever forward and down, to its original position,
until the locking tab snaps into place to
secure the lever.
3. Pull up gently on the tether strap to confirm that the lever is locked in its stowed
position.
4. Tuck the tether strap into the base of the console. Reinstall the console storage bin.

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232SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE PLAN
Required Maintenance Intervals:
Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following page for the required maintenance intervals.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
Change oil and filter
Rotate the tires
Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before your next scheduled service
Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required
Inspect the CV/Universal joints
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and parking brake
Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses
Inspect exhaust system
Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions, replace engine air cleaner filter if necessary.

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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE233
Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV/Universal joints. X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, boot seals, and
replace if necessary. X X X X X
X X
Inspect the rear axle fluid. Inspect the front axle fluid (All
Wheel Drive Only). X X X X X
X X
Inspect the brake linings, replace as necessary. X X X X XX X
Adjust parking brake on vehicles equipped with four wheel
disc brakes. X X X X X
X X
Inspect transfer case fluid (All Wheel Drive Only). XX XXX
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268SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE
All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum
and chrome plated wheels, should be cleaned
regularly using mild (neutral Ph) soap and water
to maintain their luster and to prevent
corrosion. Wash wheels with the same soap
solution recommended for the body of the
vehicle and remember to always wash when the
surfaces are not hot to the touch. Your wheels are susceptible to deterioration
caused by salt, sodium chloride, magnesium
chloride, calcium chloride, etc., and other road
chemicals used to melt ice or control dust on
dirt roads. Use a soft cloth or sponge and mild
soap to wipe away promptly. Do not use harsh
chemicals or a stiff brush. They can damage the
wheel’s protective coating that helps keep them
from corroding and tarnishing.
When cleaning extremely dirty wheels including
excessive brake dust, care must be taken in the
selection of tire and wheel cleaning chemicals
and equipment to prevent damage to the
wheels. Mopar Wheel Treatment or Mopar Chrome Cleaner or their equivalent is
recommended or select a non-abrasive,
non-acidic cleaner for aluminum or chrome
wheels.
NOTE:
If you intend parking or storing your vehicle for
an extended period after cleaning the wheels
with wheel cleaner, drive your vehicle and apply
the brakes to remove the water droplets from
the brake components. This activity will remove
the red rust on the brake rotors and prevent
vehicle vibration when braking.
WARNING!
Limited use spares are for emergency use
only. Installation of this limited use spare tire
affects vehicle handling. With this tire, do not
drive more than the speed listed on the
limited use spare wheel. Keep inflated to the
cold tire inflation pressures listed on your Tire
and Loading Information Placard located on
the driver’s side B-pillar or the rear edge of
the driver’s side door. Replace (or repair) the
original equipment tire at the first opportunity
and reinstall it on your vehicle. Failure to do
so could result in loss of vehicle control.
CAUTION!
Avoid products or automatic car washes that
use acidic solutions or strong alkaline
additives or harsh brushes. Many aftermarket
wheel cleaners and automatic car washes
may damage the wheel's protective finish.
Such damage is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty. Only car wash soap,
Mopar Wheel Cleaner or equivalent is
recommended.
CAUTION!
Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle
brush, metal polishes or oven cleaner. These
products may damage the wheel's protective
finish. Such damage is not covered by the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Only car wash
soap, Mopar Wheel Cleaner or equivalent is
recommended.

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316 AWD Towing
....................................................... 229Axle Fluid............................................. 281, 283Axle Lubrication................................... 281, 283
B
Back-Up......................................................... 186Battery.................................................... 86, 238Charging System Light................................. 86Keyless Key Fob Replacement.................... 13Location.................................................... 238Belts, Seat..................................................... 143Beverage Holder Cooled (Cupholder).............. 73Beverage Holder Heated (Cupholder).............. 73Body Mechanism Lubrication........................ 244B-Pillar Location............................................. 257Brake Assist System........................................ 96Brake Control System...................................... 96Brake Fluid................................. 251, 281, 283Brake System...................................... 250, 275Fluid Check............................ 251, 281, 283Master Cylinder......................................... 251Parking...................................................... 150Warning Light..................................... 85, 275Brake/Transmission Interlock....................... 153Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle..... 150Brightness, Interior Lights................................ 48Bulb Replacement......................................... 206Bulbs, Light.......................................... 145, 206
C
Camera, Rear................................................ 186Capacities, Fluid........................................... 280Caps, FillerOil (Engine)...................................... 236, 241Radiator (Coolant Pressure)..................... 249Car Washes................................................... 272Carbon Monoxide Warning................... 143, 279CargoVehicle Loading........................................ 190Cargo Area Cover............................................. 64Cargo Compartment........................................ 64Cellular Phone.............................................. 303Certification Label......................................... 190Chains, Tire................................................... 269Changing A Flat Tire...................................... 253Chart, Tire Sizing........................................... 254Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)............................ 93Checking Your Vehicle For Safety................. 142Checks, Safety.............................................. 142Child Restraint.............................................. 130Child RestraintsBooster Seats........................................... 133Child Seat Installation.............................. 140How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt.... 138Infant And Child Restraints....................... 132Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children.. 135Older Children And Child Restraints......... 132
Seating Positions...................................... 134Child Safety Locks............................................28Clean Air Gasoline......................................... 277CleaningWheels...................................................... 268Climate Control................................................50Automatic....................................................50Coin Holder......................................................71Cold Weather Operation................................ 149Compact Spare Tire...................................... 266ConsoleFloor............................................................71Contract, Service........................................... 312Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)............ 249Cooling System............................................. 247Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)...................... 248Coolant Capacity....................................... 280Coolant Level................................... 247, 250Disposal Of Used Coolant......................... 249Drain, Flush, And Refill............................. 248Inspection................................................. 250Points To Remember................................ 250Pressure Cap............................................ 249Radiator Cap............................................. 249Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze)......................... 248, 280, 281Corrosion Protection..................................... 272Cruise Control (Speed Control)............. 160, 163Cruise Light............................................... 91, 92

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