2009 Chrysler 300 Owners Owners Manual - English

300 2009 owner’s manual VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name Chrysler LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution therefor. 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.

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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 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. WARNING! Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Your perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are slower, and your judgment is impaired when you have been drinking. Never drink and then drive. 2008 Chrysler LLC SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE INTRODUCTION . 3 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE . 9 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE .79 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL . 201 STARTING AND OPERATING . 305 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES .395 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE . 415 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 473 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE . .491 INDEX 501 INTRODUCTION CONTENTS Introduction . 4 How To Use This Manual 4 Warnings And Cautions . 6 Vehicle Identification Number 6 Vehicle Modifications/Alterations 7 1 4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. It is supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet and various customer-oriented documents. You are urged to read these publications carefully. Following the instructions 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 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 the factory-trained technicians and genuine Mopar 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 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: INTRODUCTION 5 1 6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against operating procedures that could result in an accident or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures 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 NOTE: It is illegal to remove the VIN. INTRODUCTION 7 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. 1 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS A Word About Your Keys . 12 Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) 12 Integrated Ignition Key . 13 Ignition Key Removal 13 Key-In-Ignition Reminder . 14 Sentry Key 15 Replacement Keys . 16 Customer Key Programming . 17 General Information . 18 Vehicle Security Alarm