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THE CHRYSLER
300
2014 USER GUIDE
INCLUDES SRT

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  • Page 1 THE CHRYSLER 2014 USER GUIDE INCLUDES SRT...
  • Page 2 The driver’ s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, resulting in a collision and personal injury. Chrysler Group LLC strongly recommends that the driver use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take their attention off the road.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    RADIO ..... 50 CONSUMER ASSISTANCE SiriusXM SATELLITE RADIO ..51 CHRYSLER GROUP LLC CUSTOMER STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS . . 53 CENTER .
  • Page 4 T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ..133 INDEX ....134...

  • Page 5: Introduction/Welcome

    Please disregard any features and equipment described in this guide that are not available 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.
  • Page 6 I N T R O D U C T I O N / W E L C O M E 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.
  • Page 7 If your symptoms persist, please see an authorized dealer. CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP, RAM TRUCK, SRT, ATF+4, MOPAR and Uconnect are regis- tered trademarks of FCA US LLC. COPYRIGHT ©2016 FCA US LLC...

  • Page 8: Controls At A Glance

    C O N T R O L S A T A G L A N C E DRIVER COCKPIT 1. Memory Seat pg. 22 2. Headlight Switch pg. 31 3. Turn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High Beams Lever (behind steering wheel) pg. 30 4. Instrument Cluster pg. 8 5.
  • Page 9 C O N T R O L S A T A G L A N C E 10. Power Outlets pg. 71 11. Electronic Shifter pg. 37 12. Speed Control pg. 32 13. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Controls pg. 67 14.

  • Page 10: Instrument Cluster

    C O N T R O L S A T A G L A N C E INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Warning Lights - Low Fuel Warning Light - Charging System Light** - Oil Pressure Warning Light - Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light** - Air Bag Warning Light** - Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light - Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light...
  • Page 11 C O N T R O L S A T A G L A N C E Indicators - Turn Signal Indicators - Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) SET Indicator* - High Beam Indicator - Electronic Stability Control - Front Fog Light Indicator (ESC) Off Indicator* - Vehicle Security Indicator* - Windshield Washer Fluid Low In-...

  • Page 12: Getting Started

    G E T T I N G S T A R T E D KEY FOB Locking And Unlocking The Doors • Push and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter to lock all doors. The turn signal lights will flash and the horn will chirp to acknowledge the signal.

  • Page 13: Remote Start

    G E T T I N G S T A R T E D Emergency Key Should the battery in the vehicle or the Key Fob transmitter go dead, there is an emergency key located in the Key Fob. • To remove the emergency key, slide the button at the back of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand.

  • Page 14: Keyless Enter-N-Go

    G E T T I N G S T A R T E D With Remote Start, the engine will only run for 15 minutes (timeout) unless the ignition is cycled to the ON/RUN position. The vehicle must be cycled to the ON/RUN position after two consecutive timeouts. WARNING! •...
  • Page 15 G E T T I N G S T A R T E D • DO NOT grab the door handle, when pressing the door handle lock button. This could unlock the door(s). NOTE: • If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed all doors will unlock when you grab hold of the front driver's door handle.
  • Page 16 G E T T I N G S T A R T E D To Enter The Trunk: • With a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key Fob located outside the vehicle and within 3 ft (1.0 m) of the deck lid, press the button on the located on the center of the light bar which is located on the deck lid above the license plate.

  • Page 17: Vehicle Security Alarm

    G E T T I N G S T A R T E D Accessory Positions With Engine Off NOTE: The following functions are with the driver’s foot OFF the Brake Pedal (transmission in PARK or NEUTRAL). Beginning With The Ignition Switch In The OFF Position: •...

  • Page 18: Seat Belt

    G E T T I N G S T A R T E D To Disarm: • Press the Key Fob UNLOCK button or with one of the Key Fobs located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver's and passenger front door handles, grab the Keyless Enter-N-Go™...

  • Page 19: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) - Air Bags

    G E T T I N G S T A R T E D SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) — AIR BAGS • This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat belt restraint systems. The driver's Advanced Front Air Bag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel.

  • Page 20: Child Restraints

    G E T T I N G S T A R T E D CHILD RESTRAINTS Children 12 years or younger should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, if available. According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats rather than in the front.
  • Page 21 G E T T I N G S T A R T E D • If a child restraint installed in the center position blocks the seat belt webbing or buckle for the outboard position, do not use that outboard position. If a child seat in the center position blocks the outboard LATCH anchors or seat belt, do not install a child seat in that outboard position.
  • Page 22 G E T T I N G S T A R T E D To Install A Child Seat Using An ALR: 1. Pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to pass it through the belt path of the child restraint.

  • Page 23: Front Seats

    G E T T I N G S T A R T E D 4. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions. WARNING! • In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, can become a projectile inside the vehicle.

  • Page 24: Power Lumbar

    G E T T I N G S T A R T E D Power Lumbar • Push the switch forward to increase the lum- bar support. Push the switch rearward to decrease the lumbar support. • Pushing upward or downward on the switch will raise and lower the position of the support.

  • Page 25: Manual Seat

    G E T T I N G S T A R T E D Easy Entry/Exit Feature • The memory seat has an Easy Entry/Exit feature. This feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the vehicle. NOTE: The Easy Entry/Exit feature is not enabled when the vehicle is delivered from the factory.

  • Page 26: Rear Seat

    G E T T I N G S T A R T E D REAR SEAT Folding Rear Seatback • Pull on the loops, located near the outer top of the seatbacks, to fold down either or both seatbacks. These loops can be tucked away when not in use. •...

  • Page 27: Rear Heated Seats

    G E T T I N G S T A R T E D NOTE: Vehicle Equipped With Remote Start On models that are equipped with remote start, this feature can be programmed to come on during a remote start through the Uconnect® system. Refer to “Uconnect® Settings” in “Under- standing Your Instrument Panel”...

  • Page 28: Heated And Cooled Cupholders

    G E T T I N G S T A R T E D HEATED AND COOLED CUPHOLDERS • Your vehicle may be equipped with heated and cooled cupholders. The cupholders are designed to help keep warm beverages warm and cold beverages cool. •...

  • Page 29: Adjustable Pedals

    G E T T I N G S T A R T E D ADJUSTABLE PEDALS The adjustable pedal switch is located on the front side of the driver’s seat cushion side shield. • Press the switch forward to move the pedals forward (toward the front of the vehicle).
  • Page 30 G E T T I N G S T A R T E D Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column The power tilt/telescoping steering control is located below the turn signal/wiper/washer/high beam lever on the steering column. • To tilt the steering column, move the power tilt/telescoping control up or down as de- sired.

  • Page 31: Operating Your Vehicle

    O P E R A T I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS A long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle.

  • Page 32: Turn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High Beam Lever

    O P E R A T I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E TURN SIGNAL /WIPER/WASHER/HIGH BEAM LEVER Multifunction Lever 1 — Push For Washer 2 — Rotate Downward For Mist 3 — Push Lever For High Beams Turn Signal/Lane Change Assist •...

  • Page 33: Headlight Switch

    O P E R A T I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E Rain Sensing Wipers • This feature senses moisture on the vehicle's windshield and automatically activates the wipers for the driver when the switch is in the intermittent position. Rotate the end of the lever to one of four settings to activate this feature and adjust sensitivity.

  • Page 34: Speed Control

    O P E R A T I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E Instrument Panel Dimmer • Rotate the dimmer control to the extreme bottom position to fully dim the instrument panel lights and prevent the interior lights from illuminating when a door is opened. •...
  • Page 35 O P E R A T I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E The speed increment shown is dependant on the chosen speed unit of U.S. (mph) or Metric (km/h): U.S. Speed (mph) •...

  • Page 36: Forward Collision Warning

    O P E R A T I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) If your vehicle is equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control the controls operate exactly the same as the standard cruise control with one difference.
  • Page 37 O P E R A T I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E Changing FCW Status The FCW feature has three settings and can be changed within the Uconnect® System: • Far • Near •...
  • Page 38 O P E R A T I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E WARNING! • Leaving the Electronic or Adaptive Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could lose control and have a collision.

  • Page 39: Electronic Shifter - 3.6L Engine

    O P E R A T I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E ELECTRONIC SHIFTER — 3.6L ENGINE Your new vehicle is equipped with a fuel efficient 8 speed transmission. The electronic shift lever in this vehicle does not slide like a conventional shifter.

  • Page 40: Transmission Modes/Autostick

    O P E R A T I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E Shifting From DRIVE To SPORT/LOW — Equipped With SPORT Mode • To shift from DRIVE to SPORT, pull the shift lever rearward until “S” is highlighted in the EVIC.
  • Page 41 O P E R A T I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E • When the transmission is in DRIVE, it will operate automatically, shifting between the eight available gears. While in SPORT mode, the transmission will only shift be- tween seven of the eight available gears.

  • Page 42: Climate Controls

    O P E R A T I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E CLIMATE CONTROLS Uconnect® 8.4 Automatic Climate Controls Climate Control Knobs • For your convenience the climate controls can also be operated by using the soft-keys located on the touchscreen or the climate control knobs below the Uconnect®...

  • Page 43: Blind Spot Monitoring

    O P E R A T I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E Automatic Operation • Press the AUTO button. • Select the desired temperature by pressing the Temperature Control buttons. • The system will maintain the set temperature automatically. Air Conditioning (A/C) •...

  • Page 44: Power Sunroof

    O P E R A T I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E POWER SUNROOF The power sunroof switch is located on the overhead console. Opening Sunroof Express Open • Press the switch rearward and release it within one-half second.
  • Page 45 O P E R A T I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E COMMANDVIEW® SUNROOF WITH POWER SHADE The CommandView® sunroof with power shade switch is located on the overhead console. NOTE: The CommandView® sunroof switches func- tion exactly the same as the power sunroof.
  • Page 46 O P E R A T I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E Closing Power Shade Express • Press the switch forward and release it within one-half second and the shade will close automatically from any position.

  • Page 47: Wind Buffeting

    O P E R A T I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E WIND BUFFETING Wind buffeting can be described as a helicopter-type percussion sound. If buffeting occurs with the rear windows open, adjust the front and rear windows together. If buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening, or adjust any window.

  • Page 48: Electronics

    E L E C T R O N I C S YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM 1. Uconnect® Voice Command Button pg. 64 2. Uconnect® Phone Button pg. 60 3. Steering Wheel Audio Controls (Left) pg. 53 4. Steering Wheel Audio Controls (Right) pg. 53 5.
  • Page 49 E L E C T R O N I C S 7. SD Card Slot pg. 59 8. Uconnect® 8.4 / 8.4N Radio pg. 48 9. Tune/Scroll Knob Browse/Enter Button 10. Audio Jack/USB Port (inside center console) pg. 59 11. CD Player 12.

  • Page 50: Identifying Your Radio

    E L E C T R O N I C S IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO Uconnect® 8.4 & 8.4N • Models 8.4 and 8.4N have an 8.4” touch- screen. • Model 8.4N has all Model 8.4 features, plus Garmin® Navigation and SiriusXM Travel Link (1-year trial subscription included).

  • Page 51: Audio Settings

    E L E C T R O N I C S Setting The Time • Model 8.4N synchronizes time automatically via GPS, so should not require any time adjustment. If you do need to set the time manually, follow the instructions below for Model 8.4.

  • Page 52: Radio

    E L E C T R O N I C S RADIO • To access the Radio mode, touch the Radio soft-key at the lower left of the screen. • Unless otherwise noted, the information provided on the operation and functionality of the radios in this section is common to all Uconnect®...

  • Page 53: Siriusxm Satellite Radio

    E L E C T R O N I C S SiriusXM SATELLITE RADIO • SiriusXM Satellite Radio gives you over 130 channels, including 100% commercial-free music from nearly every genre, plus all your favorite sports, news, talk and entertainment channels – all with crystal clear, coast-to-coast coverage, all in one place and all at your fingertips.
  • Page 54 E L E C T R O N I C S Browse • Lets you browse the SiriusXM channel listing, Favorites, Genres, Game Zone, and Weather channels. Jump setting, and also provides the SiriusXM channel list. Browse contains many sub-menus. Browse Sub-Menu Description Sub-Menu...

  • Page 55: Steering Wheel Audio Controls

    E L E C T R O N I C S STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS The steering wheel audio controls are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel. Left Switch • Press the switch up or down to search for the next listenable station or select the next or previous CD track.

  • Page 56: Ipod®/Cd/Aux Controls

    E L E C T R O N I C S iPod®/CD/AUX CONTROLS • The iPod®/CD/AUX controls are accessed by touching the source soft-key and choose between Disc, AUX, iPod®, Bluetooth® or SD Card. NOTE: Uconnect® 8.4/8.4N will usually automatically switch to the appropriate mode when something is first connected or inserted into the system.
  • Page 57 E L E C T R O N I C S Main Navigation Menu Acquiring Satellites • The GPS Satellite strength bars indicate the strength of your satellite reception. • Acquiring satellite signals can take a few minutes. When at least one of the bars is green, your device has acquired satellite signals.
  • Page 58 E L E C T R O N I C S Entering A Destination Address • From the main Navigation menu, touch the Where To? soft-key, then touch the Address soft-key. • Follow the on-screen prompts to enter the address and touch the Go soft-key. Searching Near Another Location •...
  • Page 59 E L E C T R O N I C S Following Your Route • Your route is marked with a magenta line on the map. If you depart from the original route, your route is recalculated. A speed limit icon could appear as you travel on major roadways. •...

  • Page 60: Siriusxm Travel Link (8.4N Only)

    E L E C T R O N I C S SiriusXM TRAVEL LINK (8.4N ONLY ) • SiriusXM Travel Link brings a wealth of useful information into your vehicle and right to your fingertips. • To access SiriusXM Travel Link, touch More soft-key, then the SiriusXM Travel Link soft-key. NOTE: •...

  • Page 61: Playing Ipod/Usb/Mp3 Devices

    E L E C T R O N I C S PLAYING iPod/USB/MP3 DEVICES • There are many ways to play music from iPod®/MP3 players or USB devices through your vehicle's sound system. 1. Audio Jack • The Audio Jack allows a portable device, such as an MP3 player or a cassette player, to be plugged into the radio and utilize the vehicle’s sound system, using a 3.5 mm audio cable, to amplify the source and play through the vehicle speakers.

  • Page 62: Uconnect® Phone (Bluetooth® Hands Free Calling)

    E L E C T R O N I C S • The iPod® battery charges when plugged into the USB port (if supported by the specific device). • To route the USB/iPod® cable out of the center console, use the access cut out in the front of the console.

  • Page 63: Pairing A Phone

    E L E C T R O N I C S Pairing A Phone • To use the Uconnect® Phone feature, you must first pair your Bluetooth® phone with the Uconnect® system. Start Pairing Procedure On The Radio • Touch the Phone soft-key and then the Settings soft-key. Next, touch Add Device. •...

  • Page 64: Making A Phone Call

    E L E C T R O N I C S Phone Menu Screen Making A Phone Call • Press the Uconnect® Phone button • After the BEEP, say “dial” then the number (or “call” then the name as listed in your phone; see Phonebook).
  • Page 65 E L E C T R O N I C S Common Phone Commands (Examples) • “Call John Smith” • “Call John Smith mobile” • “Dial 1 248 555 1212” • “Call Emergency” • “Call Towing Assistance” • “Redial” Phonebook •...

  • Page 66: Uconnect® Voice Command (8.4 & 8.4N Only)

    E L E C T R O N I C S Voice Text Reply • Uconnect® Phone can read or send new text messages on your mobile phone. • Your mobile phone must support Voice Text Reply over Bluetooth® to use this feature. If the Uconnect®...
  • Page 67 E L E C T R O N I C S • Refer to the “Understand The Features Of Your Vehicle” section of your vehicle's Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details. Common Voice Commands (Examples) “FM” Switch Modes “Satellite”...
  • Page 68 E L E C T R O N I C S • When the Voice Command system is ready to be given a command, the green indicator is visible in the right corner of the touchscreen. • The following chart lists the navigation voice commands that may be available.

  • Page 69: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)

    E L E C T R O N I C S ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC ) The EVIC features a driver interactive display that is located in the instrument cluster. Pressing the controls on the left side of the steering wheel allows the driver to select vehicle information and Personal Settings.

  • Page 70: Programmable Features

    E L E C T R O N I C S PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) • The EVIC can be used to view or change the following settings. Press the UP or DOWN button until System Setup displays, then press the SELECT button.

  • Page 71: Universal Garage Door Opener (Homelink®)

    E L E C T R O N I C S UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER (HomeLink®) • HomeLink® replaces up to three hand-held transmitters that operate devices such as garage door openers, motorized gates, lighting or home security systems. The HomeLink® unit is powered by your vehicles 12 Volt battery.
  • Page 72 E L E C T R O N I C S 4. Continue to hold both buttons and observe the indicator light. The HomeLink® indicator will flash slowly and then rapidly after HomeLink® has received the frequency signal from the hand-held transmitter.

  • Page 73: Power Outlets

    E L E C T R O N I C S Using HomeLink® • To operate, press and release the programmed HomeLink® button. Activation will now occur for the programmed device (e.g., garage door opener, gate operator, security system, entry door lock, home/office lighting, etc.,).
  • Page 74 E L E C T R O N I C S • Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not insert any other object in the power outlet as this will damage the outlet and blow the fuse. Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your new vehicle warranty.

  • Page 75: Utility

    U T I L I T Y TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) Engine/Transmission Frontal Area Max. GTW Max. Tongue Wt. (Gross Trailer Wt.) (See Note) 22 sq ft (2.04 sq m) 1,000 lbs (454 kg) 100 lbs (45 kg) 3.6L Automatic 32 sq ft (2.97 sq m) 1,000 lbs (454 kg)

  • Page 76: Srt

    S R T AUTOSTICK® Steering Wheel Mounted Paddle Shifters Or Console Mounted Shifter • AutoStick® is a driver-interactive transmis- sion feature that offers manual gear shifting to provide you with more control of the vehicle. AutoStick® allows you to maximize engine braking, and improve overall vehicle performance.

  • Page 77: Electronic Control Damping System

    S R T ELECTRONIC CONTROL DAMPING SYSTEM • This vehicle may be equipped with an electronic controlled damping system. This system reduces body roll and pitch in many driving situations including cornering, acceleration and braking. There are three modes of operation: Automatic (Auto) Mode •...

  • Page 78: Srt Performance Features

    S R T TrackMode • In track mode, the transmission has a sportier, more aggressive shift pattern. • This mode includes SPORT Suspension and affects transmission shifting in either normal DRIVE or AutoStick® mode. • If AutoStick® (console shifter or paddle shifters) is engaged while in “Track”...
  • Page 79 S R T Braking Distance • When selected, this screen displays the vehicle's braking distance and the speed at which the brake pedal was depressed. 1/8 Mile, 1/4 Mile • When selected, this screen displays the time it takes the vehicle to travel 1/8 mile (1/4 mile) within 30 seconds and the vehicle's speed when it reaches 1/8 mile (1/4 mile).

  • Page 80: Summer/Three-Season Tires

    S R T Gauges 2 • Coolant Temperature • Oil Temperature • Transmission Temperature • Intake Air Temperature • Oil Pressure • Battery Voltage Engine When selected, this screen displays miles per hour (mph), horsepower (hp), torque (ft/lb), oil pressure (psi) and gear selector values. Handling When selected, this screen displays peak g-force, instantaneous g-force, steering and yaw angles.

  • Page 81: What To Do In Emergencies

    W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Dial toll-free 1-800-521-2779 for U.S. Residents or 1-800-363-4869 for Canadian Residents. • Provide your name, vehicle identification number, license plate number, and your location, including the telephone number from which you are calling.
  • Page 82 W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S IF THE LIGHT STARTS FLASHING INDICATING A LOW TIRE PRESSURE, ADJUST THE AIR PRESSURE IN THE LOW TIRE TO THE AIR PRESSURE SHOWN ON THE VEHICLE PLACARD OR TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE LABEL LOCATED ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR.

  • Page 83: Charging System Light

    W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the vehicle serviced immediately. WARNING! A hot engine cooling system is dangerous.

  • Page 84: Air Bag Warning Light

    W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S - Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, we recommend you contact the nearest authorized dealer and have the vehicle serviced immediately.

  • Page 85: If Your Engine Overheats

    W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S • Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within 10 seconds. • Without pressing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE START/STOP button once to return the ignition to the OFF/LOCK position.

  • Page 86: Jacking And Tire Changing

    W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage The jack and spare tire are both stowed under an access cover in the trunk. Follow these steps to access the jack and spare tire.

  • Page 87: Preparations For Jacking

    W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S 3. Remove the fastener securing the spare tire. 4. Remove the spare tire. 5. Remove the fastener securing the jack. 6.

  • Page 88: Jacking And Changing A Tire

    W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S 6. Block the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite of the jacking position. For example, if changing the right front tire, block the left rear wheel. NOTE: Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked.
  • Page 89 W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S 4. Place the jack underneath the lift area that is closest to the flat tire. Turn the jack screw clockwise to firmly engage the jack saddle with the lift area of the sill flange.

  • Page 90: Road Tire Installation

    W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S 7. Mount the spare tire. NOTE: • For vehicles so equipped, do not attempt to install a center cap or wheel cover on the compact spare.
  • Page 91 W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S WARNING! • Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel.

  • Page 92: Tirefit Kit

    W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S TIREFIT KIT Your vehicle may be equipped with a TIREFIT Kit. Small punctures up to 1/4” (6 mm) in the tire tread can be sealed with TIREFIT. Foreign objects (e.g., screws or nails) should not be removed from the tire.

  • Page 93: Tirefit Usage Precautions

    W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S TIREFIT Usage Precautions • Replace the TIREFIT Sealant Bottle (1) and Sealant Hose (6) prior to the expiration date (printed on the bottle label) to assure optimum operation of the system.
  • Page 94 W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S (C) Injecting TIREFIT Sealant Into The Deflated Tire: Always start the engine before turning ON the TIREFIT kit. NOTE: Manual transmission vehicles must have the parking brake engaged and the shift lever in NEUTRAL.
  • Page 95 W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S If the tire inflates to the recommended pressure or is at least 26 psi (1.8 Bar) pressure within 15 minutes: 1.
  • Page 96 W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S (F) Sealant Bottle And Hose Replacement: 1. Uncoil the Sealant Hose (6) (clear in color). 2. Locate the round Sealant Bottle release button in the recessed area under the sealant bottle. 3.

  • Page 97: Battery Location

    W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S WARNING! • Do not attempt to seal a tire on the side of the vehicle closest to traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when using the TIREFIT kit.

  • Page 98: Jump-Starting

    W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S JUMP-STARTING If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump-started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster pack.
  • Page 99 W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S 2. Disconnect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper cable from the negative (-) post of the booster battery. 3.

  • Page 100: Shift Lever Override - 5 Speed Transmission

    W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE — 5 SPEED TRANSMISSION If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever can- not be moved out of the PARK position, you can use the following procedure to temporarily move the shift lever: 1.
  • Page 101 W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S MANUAL PARK RELEASE — 8 SPEED TRANSMISSION WARNING! Always secure your vehicle by fully applying the parking brake, before activating the Manual Park Release.
  • Page 102 W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S 4. Insert the screwdriver into the slot in the center of the lever, and disengage the lever locking tab by pushing it to the right. 5.

  • Page 103: Towing A Disabled Vehicle

    W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S...

  • Page 104: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle

    W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved using a rocking motion. Turn the steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the front wheels.

  • Page 105: Event Data Recorder (Edr)

    W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed.

  • Page 106: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E OPENING THE HOOD 1. Pull the hood release lever located on the instrument panel, below the headlight switch. 2.

  • Page 107: Fuel Door Release

    M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E FUEL DOOR RELEASE The fuel door release button is located in the driver's door map pocket. • Push the button once and release to open the fuel door.
  • Page 108 M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E Emergency Refueling • A funnel is provided (located in the trunk in the spare tire area) to open the flapper door to allow for emergency refueling with a gas can.

  • Page 109: Engine Compartment

    M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E...
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  • Page 112: Fluids And Capacities

    Technology). We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements Engine Oil with Filter – 3.6L of Chrysler Material Standard 6 Quarts (5.6 Liters) Engine MS-6395 such as MOPAR®, Pennzoil®, and Shell Helix®. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
  • Page 113 M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Component Capacities Part Use only MOPAR® ZF 8&9 Speed ATF™ Automatic Transmission Fluid or equiva- Automatic Transmission –...
  • Page 114 SN. The manufacturer rec- 7 Quarts (6.6 Liters) Engine ommends the use of Pennzoil Ultra™ 0W-40 or equivalent MOPAR® engine oil meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS- 12633 for use in all operating temperatures. We recommend you use Engine Oil Filter MOPAR®...

  • Page 115: Maintenance Schedule

    M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E CAUTION! • Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine damage and may decrease corrosion protection.

  • Page 116: Maintenance Chart

    M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under “Instrument Cluster Warning Lights”...
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  • Page 120 M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E SRT MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in this manual must be done at the times or mileages specified to protect your vehicle warranty and ensure the best vehicle performance and reliability.
  • Page 121 M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E At Each Stop For Fuel • Check the engine oil level. Refer to “Maintenance Procedures/Engine Oil” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle”...
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  • Page 124: Fuses

    M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E FUSES Front Power Distribution Center (Fuses) The Front Power Distribution Center (fuses) is located in the engine compartment on the right hand side near the Washer Fluid Reservoir.
  • Page 125 M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description – – Fuse – Spare – – Fuse – Spare – – Fuse – Spare 50 Amp Red –...
  • Page 126 M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description 40 Amp Green — Exterior Lighting #1 40 Amp Green — Exterior Lighting #2 30 Amp Pink —...
  • Page 127 M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description — 10 Amp Red Park Assist/Blind Spot/Camera — 15 Amp Blue Cluster/Rearview Mirror/Compass —...
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  • Page 129: Tire Pressures

    M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E TIRE PRESSURES Check the inflation pressure of each tire, including the spare tire, at least monthly and inflate to the recommended pressure for your vehicle.

  • Page 130: Wheel And Wheel Trim Care

    M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and chrome plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly using mild (neutral Ph) soap and water to maintain their luster and to prevent corrosion.

  • Page 131: Exterior Bulbs

    M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E Dark Vapor Or Black Satin Chrome Wheels CAUTION! If your vehicle is equipped with Dark Vapor or Black Satin Chrome wheels DO NOT USE wheel cleaners, abrasives or polishing compounds.

  • Page 132: Consumer Assistance

    NOTE: • A street address is required when ordering manuals (no P.O. Boxes). • The Owner's Manual and User Guide electronic files are also available on the Chrysler, Jeep, Ram Truck, Dodge and SRT websites. • Click on the “For Owners” tab, select “Owner/Service Manuals”, then select your desired model year and vehicle from the drop down lists.

  • Page 133: Reporting Safety Defects In The United States

    C O N S U M E R A S S I S T A N C E REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE UNITED STATES If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a collision or cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the manufacturer.

  • Page 134: Mopar® Accessories

    • Anti-Sway Bars • Performance Suspension For the full line of Authentic Chrysler Accessories by Mopar®, visit your local Chrysler dealership or online at mopar.com for U.S. residents or mopar.ca for Canadian residents. Kicker® is a registered trademark of Stillwater Designs and Audio, Inc.

  • Page 135: Frequently Asked Questions

    • How do I configure my Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®)? pg. 69 UTILITY • How do I know how much I can tow with my Chrysler 300? pg. 73 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • What do I do if my TPMS warning light is blinking? pg. 79 •...

  • Page 136: Index

    I N D E X Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Oil Pressure Warning Light ..81 (Cruise Control) ... .34 Tire Pressure Monitoring System Adjustable Pedals ... . .27 (TPMS) Light .
  • Page 137 I N D E X Exterior Lights ....129 Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Lock The Vehicle’s Doors ..10 Flat Tire Changing... . .84 Fluid Capacities .
  • Page 138 I N D E X Preparation for Jacking ..85 Speed Control Accel/Decel ....32 Programmable Electronic Features . . .68, 76 Mode Setting (ACC Only) .
  • Page 139 This guide has been prepared to help you get quickly acquainted with your new Chrysler and to provide a convenient reference source for common questions. However, it is not a substitute for your Owner’ s Manual. For complete operational instructions, maintenance procedures and important safety messages, please consult your Owner’...
  • Page 140 Download a FREE electronic copy of the Owner’ s Manual or Warranty Booklet by visiting the Owners tab at: chrysler.com (U.S.) or chrysler.ca (Canada). 14C481-926-AA • 300 • FIFTH EDITION • USER GUIDE...

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