Chrysler 300 SRT8 2010 User manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION ............................................................3
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ..............................9
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ............................. 81
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ..................................177
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STARTING AND OPERATING ................................................259
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ............................................. 331
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ..............................................351
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES .................................................401
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ........................................ 419
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INDEX ...................................................................429
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INTRODUCTION
CONTENTS
䡵Introduction ........................... 4
䡵How To Use This Manual .................. 4
䡵Warnings And Cautions ................... 6
䡵Vehicle Identification Number .............. 6
䡵Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ............ 7
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group
LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision
workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all
essentials that are traditional to our vehicles.
This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis-
tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint
you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle.
It is supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet,
located on the DVD, and various customer-oriented
documents. Please take the time to read these publica-
tions carefully. Following the instructions and recom-
mendations in this manual will help assure safe and
enjoyable operation of your vehicle.
NOTE: After you read the manual, it should be stored
in the vehicle for convenient referencing and remain
with the vehicle when sold, so that the new owner will
be aware of all safety warnings.
When it comes to service, remember that your authorized
dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech-
nicians and genuine Mopar parts, and cares about your
satisfaction.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section
contains the information you desire.
Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the
items of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and
illustrations may differ from your vehicle’s equipment
The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manual
contains a complete listing of all subjects.
Consult the following table for a description of the
symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout
this Owner’s Manual:
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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op-
erating procedures that could result in an accident or
bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce-
dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you
do not read this entire manual, you may miss important
information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is on the left
front corner of the instrument panel. The VIN is visible
from outside of the vehicle through the windshield. This
number also appears on the Automobile Information
Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle, the
vehicle registration, and the title. NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
VIN Location
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VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
WARNING!
Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could
seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and
may lead to an accident resulting in serious injury or
death.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
䡵A Word About Your Keys ................. 12
▫Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) ............ 12
▫KeyFOB ........................... 13
▫Removing Key FOB From Ignition ......... 14
▫Key-In-Ignition Reminder ............... 15
䡵Sentry Key威.......................... 16
▫Replacement Keys ..................... 16
▫Customer Key Programming ............. 17
▫General Information ................... 17
䡵Vehicle Security Alarm — If Equipped ........ 17
▫Rearming Of The System ................ 18
▫To Arm The System ................... 18
▫To Disarm The System ................. 19
䡵Illuminated Entry System — If Equipped ...... 20
䡵Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) .............. 20
▫To Unlock The Doors .................. 21
▫To Lock The Doors .................... 22
▫To Unlatch The Trunk .................. 22
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▫Using The Panic Alarm ................. 23
▫Programming Additional Transmitters ...... 23
▫Transmitter Battery Service .............. 23
▫General Information ................... 24
䡵Remote Starting System — If Equipped ....... 25
▫How To Use Remote Start ............... 25
䡵Door Locks ........................... 28
▫Manual Door Locks ................... 28
▫Power Door Locks .................... 29
▫Passive Entry System — If Equipped ....... 32
▫Child Protection Door Lock .............. 35
䡵Windows ............................ 37
▫Power Windows ...................... 37
▫Wind Buffeting ....................... 41
䡵Trunk Lock And Release ................. 41
䡵Trunk Safety Warning ................... 42
▫Trunk Emergency Release ............... 42
䡵Occupant Restraints ..................... 43
▫Lap/Shoulder Belts .................... 44
▫Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure .... 50
▫Automatic Locking Retractors
(ALR) Mode — If Equipped .............. 50
▫Seat Belt Pretensioners — If Equipped ...... 51
▫Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System
(BeltAlert威) ......................... 51
▫Seat Belts And Pregnant Women .......... 53
▫Seat Belt Extender ..................... 53
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