Chrysler 300 Touring RWD 2010 User manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
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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 ................................... 195
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STARTING AND OPERATING .................................................295
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...............................................391
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...............................................411
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ..................................................477
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ..........................................485
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INDEX ....................................................................495
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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
This manual has been prepared with the assistance of
service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with
the operation and maintenance of your new vehicle. It is
supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet and
various customer oriented documents. You are urged to
read these publications carefully. Following the instruc-
tions and recommendations 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 reference 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 dealer
knows your vehicle best, has the factory-trained techni-
cians and genuine Mopar威parts, and is interested in
your satisfaction.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Consult the table of contents to determine which section
contains the information you desire.
The detailed index, at the rear of this 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 manual:
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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
This manual contains WARNINGS against operating
procedures, which could result in an accident or bodily
injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures,
which 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 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
▫FOB With Integrated Key .................12
▫Tip Start Feature .......................14
▫Ignition Key Removal ...................14
▫Key-In-Ignition Reminder ................15
䡵Sentry Key ............................15
▫Replacement Keys ......................16
▫Customer Key (FOB) Programming ..........17
▫General Information ....................18
䡵Security Alarm System — If Equipped .........18
▫Rearming Of The System .................18
▫To Arm The System .....................19
▫To Disarm The System ...................19
䡵Illuminated Entry System ..................20
䡵Remote Keyless Entry .....................20
▫To Unlock The Doors ...................21
▫To Lock The Doors .....................23
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▫To Unlatch The Trunk ...................24
▫Using The Panic Alarm ..................25
▫Programming Additional Transmitters ........25
▫Transmitter Battery Service ...............25
▫General Information ....................26
䡵Remote Starting System — If Equipped ........27
▫How To Use Remote Start ................27
䡵Door Locks ............................29
▫Manual Door Locks .....................29
▫Power Door Locks .....................30
▫Child Protection Door Lock ...............33
䡵Windows .............................36
▫Power Windows .......................36
▫Wind Buffeting ........................39
䡵Trunk Lock And Release ...................40
䡵Trunk Safety Warning .....................41
▫Trunk Emergency Release ................41
䡵Occupant Restraints ......................42
▫Lap/Shoulder Belts .....................43
▫Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure .....48
▫Seat Belt Pretensioners ...................48
▫Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder System
(BeltAlert威) ..........................49
▫Automatic Locking Mode — If Equipped .....50
▫Seat Belts And Pregnant Women ............51
▫Seat Belt Extender ......................51
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