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Chrysler 300 User Manual

2013
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  • Page 1 2 0 1 3 U S E R G U I D E T H E C H R Y S L E R 3 0 0 I N C L U D E S S R T 8...
  • 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

    T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S INTRODUCTION/WELCOME UTILITY WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM GROUP LLC ....2 TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) .

  • Page 4: 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 5 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 6: Controls At A Glance

    C O N T R O L S A T A G L A N C E...
  • Page 7 C O N T R O L S A T A G L A N C E...

  • Page 8: 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 9 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...

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    G E T T I N G S T A R T E D KEY FOB Locking And Unlocking The Doors • Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter once to unlock the driver’s door (EVIC can be setup for driver door first, otherwise this will unlock all doors), or press the unlock button twice within five seconds to unlock all doors.

  • Page 11: Remote Start

    G E T T I N G S T A R T E D REMOTE START • Press the REMOTE START button on the Key Fob twice within five seconds. Pressing the REMOTE START button a third time shuts the engine off. •...
  • Page 12 G E T T I N G S T A R T E D To Lock the Vehicle: • Both front door handles have LOCK buttons located on the outside of the handle. With one of the vehicle's Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key Fobs located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5m) of the driver's or passenger front door handle, press the door handle LOCK button to lock all four doors and trunk.
  • Page 13 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 14: Theft 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). Starting With The Ignition Switch In The OFF Position: •...

  • Page 15: Seat Belt

    G E T T I N G S T A R T E D SEAT BELT • Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly. • Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen. To remove slack in the lap portion, pull up a bit on the shoulder belt.

  • Page 16: Child Restraints

    G E T T I N G S T A R T E D • This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags to provide enhanced protection to help protect an occupant during a side impact. • This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag to provide enhanced protection and work together with the Driver Advanced Front Air Bag during a frontal impact.
  • Page 17 G E T T I N G S T A R T E D Installing The LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint System • Your vehicle's second row passenger seats are equipped with the child restraint anchorage system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren. LATCH child restraint anchorage systems are installed at all three rear seating positions.

  • Page 18: Installing The Child Restraint Using The Vehicle Seat Belts

    G E T T I N G S T A R T E D Installing The Child Restraint Using The Vehicle Seat Belts • To install a child restraint, first, pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to route it through the belt path of the child restraint and slide the latch plate into the buckle.

  • Page 19: Front Seats

    G E T T I N G S T A R T E D FRONT SEATS Power Seats • The power seat switches are located on the outboard side of the front seat cushions. • The seat switch controls, forward/backward, up/down or to recline the seat.

  • Page 20: Manual Seat

    G E T T I N G S T A R T E D To program your Key Fobs, perform the following: • Change the ignition to OFF. • Select desired memory profile 1 or 2. • Once the profile has been recalled, press and release the SET (S) button on the memory switch, then press and release the side of the rocker switch labeled 1 or 2 accordingly.

  • Page 21: Rear Seat

    G E T T I N G S T A R T E D WARNING! • Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be properly adjusted, and you could be severely injured or killed.

  • Page 22: Heated Seats

    G E T T I N G S T A R T E D HEATED SEATS Front Heated Seats • The heated seats are operated using the Uconnect® System. • Press the Controls soft-key located on the Uconnect® display. • Press the Driver or Passenger seat soft-key once to select HI-level heating.

  • Page 23: 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 24: 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 25: Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column

    G E T T I N G S T A R T E D TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN Manual - Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column • The tilt/telescoping control handle is located below the steering wheel at the end of the steering column. •...

  • Page 26: Operating Your Vehicle

    • A long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle. • Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.

  • Page 27: 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 Turn Signal/Lane Change Assist • Tap the lever up or down once and the turn signal (right or left) will flash three times and automatically turn off.

  • Page 28: Headlight Switch

    O P E R A T I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E High Beam Operation • Push the lever forward to activate the high beams. Pull the lever toward you for flash to pass. NOTE: For safe driving, turn off the high beams when oncoming traffic is present to prevent headlight glare and as a courtesy to other motorists.

  • Page 29: Speed Control

    O P E R A T I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E SPEED CONTROL • The speed control switches are located on the steering wheel. Cruise ON/OFF • Push the ON/OFF button to activate the Speed Control.

  • Page 30: Forward Collision Warning

    O P E R A T I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E Distance Setting (ACC Only) • The specified following distance for ACC can be set by varying the distance setting between 3 (long), 2 (medium), and 1 (short).
  • Page 31 O P E R A T I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E • The default status of FCW is the “Far” setting. • The far setting provides warnings for potential collisions more distant in front of the vehicle, allowing the driver to have the most reaction time to avoid a collision.
  • Page 32 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 danger- ous. You could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could lose control and have a collision.

  • Page 33: 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 fuel effi- cient 8 speed transmission. The electronic shift lever in this vehicle does not slide like a conventional shifter.

  • Page 34: 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 REVERSE to DRIVE • Bring the vehicle to a complete stop, firmly depress the brake pedal, press the lock button on the shift lever, then pull the shift lever rearward and release when “D”...
  • Page 35 O P E R A T I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E AUTOSTICK® • 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 36: 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 touch screen or the climate control knobs below the Uconnect®...

  • Page 37: 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 38: Power Sunroof

    O P E R A T I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E POWER SUNROOF Manual Open/Close • Press and hold the switch rearward to open or forward to close the sunroof. Any release of the switch will stop the movement, and the sunroof will remain in a partially open or closed position until the switch is pressed again.

  • Page 39: Wind Buffeting

    O P E R A T I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E Pinch Protection Feature • This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of the sunroof during Express Close operation. If an obstruction in the path of the sunroof is detected, the sunroof will automati- cally retract.

  • Page 40: Electronics

    E L E C T R O N I C S YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM...
  • Page 41 E L E C T R O N I C S...

  • Page 42: 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 43: 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 44: 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 45: 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 46 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 Sub-Menu Description Shows the channel listing.

  • Page 47: 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 48: 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 49 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 50 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 51 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 52: 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 53: 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 54: 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 55: Pairing A Phone

    E L E C T R O N I C S NOTE: The Uconnect® Phone requires a mobile phone equipped with the Bluetooth® Hands-Free Profile, Version 1.0 or higher. For Uconnect® customer support, call 1–877–855–8400 or visit www.UconnectPhone.com. Pairing a Phone •...

  • Page 56: 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 57 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 58: Uconnect® Voice Command

    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® in order to use this feature. If the Uconnect®...
  • Page 59 E L E C T R O N I C S Changing The Volume • Start a dialogue by pressing the Voice Command button , then say a command (for example, “help”). • Use the radio ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob to adjust the volume to a comfortable level while the Voice Command system is speaking.
  • Page 60 E L E C T R O N I C S Common Navigation Voice Commands • To access the navigation voice commands, press the Uconnect® Voice Command button while in any mode and say “Navigation.” • Once in the Navigation feature, you can simply Say What You See on the touch-screen to give a navigation voice command.

  • Page 61: 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 dis- play 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 62: 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 63: 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 64 E L E C T R O N I C S Programming A Rolling Code • For programming Garage Door Openers that were manufactured after 1995. These Garage Door Openers can be identified by the “LEARN” or “TRAIN” button located where the hanging antenna is attached to the Garage Door Opener.

  • Page 65: Using Homelink

    E L E C T R O N I C S Programming A Non-Rolling Code • For programming Garage Door Openers manufactured before 1995. • Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. • Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink® button you wish to program while keeping the HomeLink®...

  • Page 66: Power Outlets

    E L E C T R O N I C S POWER OUTLETS • There are three 12 Volt electrical outlets on this vehicle. • The front 12 Volt power outlet has power available only when the ignition is placed in the ACC or RUN position.

  • Page 67: 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 68: Srt8

    S R T 8 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 69 S R T 8 Automatic (Auto) Mode • This is the default position when vehicle ignition is first turned on. This mode will give a sporty, but comfortable ride. Within this mode, the suspension will adapt to the vehicle inputs, including vehicle speed, steering inputs, braking, and acceleration.

  • Page 70: Performance Features

    S R T 8 PERFORMANCE FEATURES Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) • The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) can be used to view or change the following Performance Features. Press the or DOWN button until Sys- tem Setup displays, then press the SELECT button.
  • Page 71 S R T 8 Uconnect® SRT8 Performance Features • To access the SRT8 Performance Features, touch the “More” soft-key then touch the “SRT” soft-key. Press the UP or DOWN soft-key to cycle through the features. Press the feature soft-key to select that feature. •...

  • Page 72: Summer/Three-Season Tires

    S R T 8 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. Options •...

  • Page 73: 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 74 W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S • Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.

  • Page 75: Charging System Light

    W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S BRAKE - Brake Warning Light • The Brake Warning light illuminates when there is either a system malfunction or the parking brake is applied.

  • Page 76: 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 - Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Indicator Light • This light informs you of a problem with the system. • If a problem is detected, the light will come on while the engine is running. Cycle the ignition when the vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever is placed in the PARK position;...

  • Page 77: 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 Vehicles Not Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go™ • Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (Do not start the engine.) •...

  • Page 78: 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 79 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 80: Preparations For Jacking

    W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S Preparations For Jacking 1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible. Avoid icy or slippery areas.
  • Page 81 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 82: Road Tire Installation

    W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S Road Tire Installation 1. Mount the road tire on the axle. 2. Install the remaining lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the nut toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the lug nuts.
  • Page 83 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 84: 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 • Small punctures up to 1/4 in (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 85: 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 86 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 87 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 88 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 89 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 90: Battery Location

    W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S BATTERY LOCATION • The battery is stored under an access cover in the trunk. Remote battery posts are located on the right side of the engine compartment for jump-starting.
  • Page 91 W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S • Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in the reverse sequence: • Disconnect the negative (-) jumper cable from the remote negative (-) post of the vehicle with the discharged battery.

  • Page 92: Shift Lever Override

    W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE • If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be moved out of the PARK position, you can use the following procedure to tem- porarily move the shift lever: •...
  • Page 93 W H A T T O D O I N E M E R G E N C I E S • While holding the locking tab in the disengaged position, pull the tether strap to rotate the lever up and rearward, until it locks in place in the vertical position. The vehicle is now out of PARK and can be towed.

  • Page 94: 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 95: 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 by a rocking motion. Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the front wheels.

  • Page 96: 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 97: 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 • Pull the hood release lever located on the instrument panel, below the headlight switch. •...
  • Page 98 M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E Fuel Door Emergency Release • To manually open the fuel door, remove the cover and pull the release cable located in the trunk.

  • Page 99: 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 102: Fluids And Capacities

    MAX level. Additive Technology). We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 engine Engine Oil with Filter – oil, meeting Chrysler Material 6 Quarts (5.6 Liters) 3.6L Engine Standard MS-6395. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
  • Page 103 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 Component Capacities Genuine Part Automatic Transmission – We recommend you use Shell — 8 Speed Transmission L12108 Transmission Fluid.
  • Page 104 M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E SRT8 Fluid, Lubricant, or Component Capacities Genuine Part We recommend you use 15.2 Quarts (14.4 Liters) MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant Includes heater and coolant Engine Coolant –...

  • Page 105: 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 106 M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E On Non-EVIC equipped vehicles, “Change Oil” will flash in the instrument cluster odometer and a single chime will sound, indicating that an oil change is necessary. Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the scheduled oil change.
  • Page 107 M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E 150,000 240,000 140,000 224,000 130,000 208,000 120,000 192,000 110,000 176,000 100,000 160,000 90,000 144,000 80,000 128,000 70,000 112,000 60,000 96,000 50,000...
  • Page 108 M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E 150,000 240,000 140,000 224,000 130,000 208,000 120,000 192,000 110,000 176,000 100,000 160,000 90,000 144,000 80,000 128,000 70,000 112,000 60,000 96,000 50,000...

  • Page 109: Maintenance Record

    M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E...

  • Page 110: Srt8 - Maintenance Chart

    M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E...

  • Page 111: Srt8 - Maintenance Record

    M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E...

  • Page 112: 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 • The Front Power Distribution Center (fuses) is located in the engine compartment on the right hand side near the Washer Fluid Reservoir.
  • Page 113 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 30 Amp Pink Headlamp Washers 25 Amp Neutral Fuel Pump 15 Amp Blue Transmission Shifter 25 Amp Neutral Engine Module 25 Amp Neutral Powertrain #1...
  • Page 114 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 15 Amp Blue Radio 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet 30 Amp Pink Rear Defrost 25 Amp Neutral Rear Heated Seats/Steering Wheel 10 Amp Red Park Assist/Blind Spot/Camera...
  • Page 115 M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E...

  • Page 116: 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 117: 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 Chrome Wheels- If Equipped • If your vehicle is equipped with Dark Vapor Chrome wheels USE ONLY MILD SOAP AND WATER WITH A SOFT CLOTH.

  • Page 118: 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 and Dodge 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 119: 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 120: Mopar Accessories

    • For the full line of Authentic Chrysler Accessories by Mopar, visit your local Chrysler dealership or online at mopar.com.

  • Page 121: Index

    I N D E X Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ... .27 (Cruise Control) ... .27 Adjustable Pedals .
  • Page 122 I N D E X Instrument Cluster Power Indicators ....7 Glass Sunroof ... . .36 Instrument Cluster Warning Lights .
  • Page 123 I N D E X Theft System Arming ...12 Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome . . .65 Theft System Disarming ..12 Trailer Towing Tilt Steering Column .

  • Page 124: Faq (How To?)

    • How do I configure my Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®)? pg. 61 UTILITY • How do I know how much I can tow with my Chrysler 300? pg. 65 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • What do I do if my TPMS warning light is blinking? pg. 71 •...
  • Page 125 N O T E S...
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  • Page 131 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’s Manual, Navigation/Uconnect...
  • Page 132 App store to download a Microsoft Tag reader, like the free one at www.gettag.mobi. Then follow the directions to scan the code. 13C4 81-926 -A A • 300 • FO U RT H ED ITI O N • U S ER G U I D E...

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