Chrysler 300 2012 User manual

300

Chrysler Group LLC

OWNER’S MANUAL

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2012 300

12C481-126-AA First Edition Printed in U.S.A.

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VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA

With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name Chrysler

Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler

Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore.

DRIVING AND ALCOHOL

Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents.

Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol

levels far below the legal minimum. If you are drinking, don’t drive.

Ride with a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use

public transportation.

WARNING!

Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Your percep-

tions are less sharp, your reflexes are slower, and your judg-

ment is impaired when you have been drinking. Never drink

and then drive.

This manual illustrates and describes the operation of features and

equipment that are either standard or optional on this vehicle. This

manual may also include a description of features and equipment

that are no longer available or were not ordered on this vehicle.

Please disregard any features and equipment described in this

manual that are not on this vehicle.

Chrysler Group LLC reserves the right to make changes in design

and specifications, and/or make additions to or improvements to its

products without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them

on products previously manufactured.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE

INTRODUCTION

............................................................3

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

..............................9

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

............................. 87

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

..................................271

STARTING AND OPERATING

................................................343

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

............................................. 447

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

..............................................471

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

.................................................525

IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

........................................ 541

INDEX

...................................................................551

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

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 Warranty Information, and various

customer-oriented documents. Please take the time 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 reviewing the owner information, it

should be stored in the vehicle for convenient referenc-

ing and remain with the vehicle when sold.

When it comes to service, remember that your authorized

dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech-

nicians and genuine MOPAR威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:

4 INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION 5

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against op-

erating procedures that could result in a collision 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.

VIN Location

6 INTRODUCTION

The vehicle identification number (VIN) is also located

on the right front strut tower inside the engine compart-

ment.

NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.

VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS

WARNING!

Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could

seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and

may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or

death.

INTRODUCTION 7

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