Chrysler 2005 300 User manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE

1INTRODUCTION .............................................................3

2THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...........................9

3UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ............................61

4UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL .................................133

5STARTING AND OPERATING ................................................205

6WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES .............................................263

7MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ..............................................281

8MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ................................................335

9IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE .......................................351

10 INDEX ...................................................................361

INTRODUCTION

CONTENTS

mIntroduction

...........................4

mHow To Use This Manual

.................4

mWarnings And Cautions

..................6

mVehicle Identification Number

..............6

mVehicle Modifications / Alterations

..........7

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 Mopartparts, and is interested in

your satisfaction.

WARNING!

Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain

vehicle components contain or emit chemicals

known to the State of California to cause cancer and

birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition,

certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain prod-

ucts of component wear contain or emit chemicals

known to the State of California to cause cancer and

birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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’s manual:

4 INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION 5

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 located near

the left front corner of the windshield. 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.

Save this label for a convenient record of your vehicle

identification number and optional equipment.

NOTE:

It is illegal to remove the VIN plate.

6 INTRODUCTION

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.

INTRODUCTION 7

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

CONTENTS

mA Word About Your Keys

.................11

▫Ignition Key Removal ...................11

▫Key-In-Ignition Reminder ................12

mSentry Key

............................12

▫Replacement Keys ......................13

▫Customer Key Programming ..............14

▫General Information ....................14

mIlluminated Entry System

.................15

mDoor Locks

...........................15

▫Manual Door Locks .....................15

▫Power Door Locks .....................16

▫Child Protection Door Lock ...............19

mRemote Keyless Entry

....................20

▫To Unlock The Doors ...................21

▫To Lock The Doors .....................21

▫To Unlock The Trunk ....................22

▫Using The Panic Alarm ..................22

▫General Information ....................23

▫Transmitter Battery Service ...............23

mVehicle Theft Alarm — If Equipped

..........24

mWindows

.............................25

▫Power Windows .......................25

mTrunk Lock And Release

..................28

mTrunk Safety Warning

....................28

▫Trunk Emergency Release ................29

mOccupant Restraints

.....................29

▫Lap/Shoulder Belts .....................30

▫Pretensioners .........................34

▫Enhanced Driver Seat Belt Reminder System

(BeltAlert) ...........................35

▫Seat Belts And Pregnant Women ............36

▫Seat Belt Extender ......................36

▫Driver And Right Front Passenger Supplemental

Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag ............37

mEngine Break-In Recommendations

..........57

mSafety Tips

............................58

▫Exhaust Gas ..........................58

▫Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The

Vehicle ..............................58

▫Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make

Outside The Vehicle ....................59

10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

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