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  • Page 1 SRT8 includes User Guide 2010...
  • Page 2 Owner’s Manual, Navigation Radio or Multimedia Radio Manual or Warranty Booklet by calling 1-800-992-1997 (U.S.) or 1-800-387-1143 (Canada) or by contacting your dealer. Replacement manuals may be purchased by visiting www.techauthority.com. Copyright © 2009 Chrysler Group LLC.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM WELCOME FROM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) ..43 CHRYSLER GROUP LLC ..2 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND CONTROLS AT A GLANCE MOTORHOME, ETC.) ..44 DRIVER COCKPIT .

  • Page 4: Introduction/Welcome

    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.
  • Page 5 Never park your vehicle over dry grass or other combustible materials. The heat from your vehicle exhaust system could cause a fire. CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP, ATF+4, MOPAR and Uconnect are registered trademarks of Chrysler Group LLC. COPYRIGHT ©2009 CHRYSLER GROUP LLC...

  • Page 6: Controls At A Glance

    CONTROLS AT A GLANCE DRIVER COCKPIT...
  • Page 7 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE...

  • Page 8: Instrument Cluster

    CONTROLS AT A GLANCE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Warning Lights - Low Fuel Warning Light - Charging System Light** - Oil Pressure Warning Light** - Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light** - Airbag Warning Light** - Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light - Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light - Engine Temperature Warning Light - Seat Belt Reminder Light BRAKE...
  • Page 9 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE Indicators - Turn Signal Indicators - Electronic Stability Program (ESP)/Traction Control - High Beam Indicator System (TCS) Indicator - Front Fog Light Indicator - Windshield Washer Fluid Low - Vehicle Security Indicator* Indicator - Electronic Speed - Door Ajar Indicator Control/Adaptive Cruise - Decklid Ajar Indicator...

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED KEY FOB Locking And Unlocking The Doors • Press the LOCK button once to lock all the doors. Press the UNLOCK button once to unlock the driver’s door only and twice within five seconds to unlock all the doors. •...

  • Page 11: Passive Entry

    GETTING STARTED Panic Alarm • Press the PANIC button once to turn the panic alarm on. • Wait approximately three seconds and press the button a second time to turn the panic alarm off. Express Window Feature • To remotely lower both front door windows at the same time, press and release the UNLOCK button and then immediately press and hold the UNLOCK button until the windows lower to the level desired or until they lower completely.
  • Page 12 GETTING STARTED To Enter the Trunk: • With a valid Passive Entry Key Fob within 3 ft (1.0m) of the deck lid, press the button on the left side of the CHMSL (Center High Mounted Stop Light) which is located on the deck lid.

  • Page 13: Keyless Go

    GETTING STARTED KEYLESS GO™ Engine Starting/Stopping Starting • Place the shift lever in PARK or NEUTRAL. • While pressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button once. If the engine fails to start, the starter will disengage automatically after 10 seconds. •...

  • Page 14: Theft Alarm

    GETTING STARTED THEFT ALARM To Arm • Press the Key Fob LOCK button or the power door lock switch while the door is open. To Disarm • Press the Key Fob UNLOCK button and turn the ignition to the ON position. SEAT BELT •...
  • Page 15 GETTING STARTED • Child seats with flexible or fixed rigid attachments can be installed in all rear seating positions. Child seats can be installed using the LATCH system in either or both outboard seating positions or the center position, but not all three at the same time.

  • Page 16: Front Seats

    GETTING STARTED 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 17 GETTING STARTED Lumbar Support • Rotate the control lever forward to increase and rearward to decrease the desired amount of lumbar support. CAUTION! DO NOT place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat controls.

  • Page 18: Rear Seat

    GETTING STARTED CAUTION! Repeated overheating of the seat could damage the heating element and/or degrade the material of the seat. Memory Seats • The memory seat feature allows you to save two different driver seating positions, driver’s outside mirror, adjustable brake and accelerator pedals, power tilt and telescopic steering column and radio station preset settings.
  • Page 19 GETTING STARTED WARNING! • Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position. If the seatback is not securely locked into position, the seat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and/or passengers. An improperly latched seat could cause serious injury.

  • Page 20: Adjustable Pedals

    GETTING STARTED 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). • Press the switch rearward to move the pedals rearward (toward the driver).

  • Page 21: Programmable Features

    GETTING STARTED WARNING! Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. The tilt/telescoping adjustment must be locked while driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving or driving without the tilt/telescoping adjustment locked could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
  • Page 22 GETTING STARTED Key Fob Programmable Features • The following features may also be programmed by using the Key Fob transmitter or the ignition switch and driver’s door lock switch. NOTE: Pressing the LOCK button while you are inside the vehicle will activate the Vehicle Security Alarm.
  • Page 23 GETTING STARTED Flashing Lights With Lock • The turn signal lights flashing, when the doors are locked or unlocked, feature can be turned on or off. To turn this feature on or off: • Press and hold the UNLOCK button for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than 10 seconds.

  • Page 24: Operating Your Vehicle

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE 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. Front Wipers Intermittent, Low And High Operation •...

  • Page 25: Headlight Switch

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE HEADLIGHT SWITCH Automatic Headlights/Parking Lights/Headlights • Rotate the headlight switch to the first detent for parking lights and to the second detent for headlights • Rotate the headlight switch to “A” for AUTO headlights. • When set to “A” (AUTO), the system automatically turns the headlights on or off based on ambient light levels.

  • Page 26: Speed Control Lever

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL LEVER Cruise ON/OFF • Push the ON/OFF button to activate the Speed Control. • CRUISE will appear on the instrument cluster to indicate the Speed Control is on. • Push the ON/OFF button a second time to turn the system off.
  • Page 27 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) LEVER A New Level Of Convenience • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) increases the convenience of cruise control while traveling on highways and major roadways. • If the sensor does not detect a vehicle directly ahead of you, it functions like a standard cruise control system, maintaining the speed you set.
  • Page 28 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Leaving the Electronic 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 an accident. Always leave the Electronic Speed Control system off when you are not using it.

  • Page 29: Manual Climate Controls

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE The ACC Warning • The ACC Blinded message will display in the EVIC when conditions temporarily limit the system performance and the system will be deactivated. The most likely cause for a deactivated system is a dirty or obstructed sensor, occurring mostly during snow, fog, heavy rain, or by obstruction from dirt or ice.

  • Page 30: Automatic Temperature Controls (Atc)

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS (ATC) Automatic Operation • Turn the mode control to the AUTO position and the blower control to either LO AUTO or HIGH AUTO position. • Select the desired temperature by rotating the temperature control for the driver or passenger.

  • Page 31: Wind Buffeting

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! (Continued) • In an accident, there is a greater risk of being thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof. You could also be seriously injured or killed. Always fasten your seat belt properly and make sure all passengers are properly secured too. •...

  • Page 32: Electronics

    ELECTRONICS NON-TOUCH-SCREEN RADIOS Sales Code RES Sales Code RES/RSC...
  • Page 33 ELECTRONICS NOTE: Uconnect™ Phone and Voice Command are vehicle options which must be ordered separately. The buttons on the radio will only be active if the vehicle has been equipped with the option. • The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate. •...

  • Page 34: Touch-Screen Radios

    ELECTRONICS TOUCH-SCREEN RADIOS Navigation Radio – Sales Code RER Multimedia Radio – Sales Code REN...
  • Page 35 ELECTRONICS Multimedia Radio – Sales Code RBZ NOTE: Uconnect™ Phone and Voice Command are vehicle options which must be ordered separately. The buttons on the radio will only be active if the vehicle has been equipped with the option. • The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate. •...
  • Page 36 ELECTRONICS • The display will switch automatically to the AUX mode when a 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack cable has been connected. • To change radio modes while the cable is connected to the unit, press the RADIO/MEDIA (RER and REN) or MEDIA (RBZ) hard-key until the AUX tab is displayed on the top of the screen.
  • Page 37 Navigation Technologies . Not all roads are digitized. • For software updates, visit http://www.chrysler.com/en/owners/mygig/ website, visit http://www.navteq.com website, or contact your authorized dealer for the latest available software. NOTE: Many features of this radio are speed dependent. For your own safety, it is not possible to use the touch-screen keyboard to enter a name (e.g., street name)

  • Page 38: Remote Audio Controls

    ELECTRONICS Program/Storing Home Address • Press the NAV hard-key to access the Navigation Main Menu. • Touch the GUIDE ME HOME soft-key, then touch the STREET ADDRESS soft-key. • Touch the STATE soft-key, then enter your state name into the speller; select your state from the list and press the CHANGE soft-key.

  • Page 39: Universal Consumer Interface

    ELECTRONICS • Press the Scroll button in radio mode to seek up and down radio stations or tracks on a CD. UNIVERSAL CONSUMER INTERFACE ® • This feature allows you to plug an iPod into the vehicle’s sound system through a 16–pin connector using the provided interface cable.

  • Page 40: Universal Garage Door Opener

    ELECTRONICS • Press the FUNCTION SELECT button to accept a selection. The FUNCTION SELECT button also resets trip functions. UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER ® Programming HomeLink Begin Programming ® • The HomeLink buttons are located in the overhead console. • Erase all channels before you begin training by holding the two outside buttons for up to 20 seconds until “CHANNELS CLEARED”...

  • Page 41: Power Outlet

    ELECTRONICS Programming A Rolling Code System • At the garage door opener motor (in the garage), locate the “learn” or “training” button. This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the garage door opener motor (it is NOT the button normally used to open and close the door).
  • Page 42 ELECTRONICS WARNING! • Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions following local laws and phone use. All attention should be kept on the roadway ahead. Failure to do so may result in an accident causing serious injury or death. •...
  • Page 43 ELECTRONICS Receiving A Call – Accept (And End) • When an incoming call rings/is announced on Uconnect™, press the Phone button • To end a call, press the Phone button Mute (Or Unmute) Microphone During Call • During a call, press the Voice Command button •...

  • Page 44: Voice Command

    ELECTRONICS VOICE COMMAND • The Voice Command system allows you to control your AM, FM radio, satellite radio, disc player, and a memo recorder. When you press the Voice Command button , you will hear a beep. The beep is your signal to give a command. If you do not say a command within a few seconds, the system will present you with a list of options.

  • Page 45: Utility

    UTILITY...

  • Page 46: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)

    UTILITY RECREATIONAL TOWING CAUTION! (BEHIND MOTORHOME, Towing this vehicle in violation of ETC.) the above requirements can cause severe transmission and/or transfer Two-Wheel Drive And case damage. Damage from All-Wheel Drive improper towing is not covered • Recreational towing (with all four under your new vehicle warranties.
  • Page 47 UTILITY • Firmly set the parking brake. • Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal. • Using a screwdriver, press and hold the override tab through the access port on the center console. • Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position and start the vehicle.

  • Page 48: What To Do In Emergencies

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 24 HOUR TOWING ASSISTANCE - U.S. ONLY • Dial toll-free 1-800-521-2779. • Provide your name, vehicle identification number and license plate number. • Provide your location, including telephone number, from which you are calling. • Briefly describe the nature of the problem and answer a few simple questions. •...
  • Page 49 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • 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. You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant.
  • Page 50 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES - Charging System Light • This light shows the status of the electrical charging system. If the charging system light remains on, it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging system. •...

  • Page 51: If Your Engine Overheats

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES SERVICE AWD SYSTEM Message • If the SERVICE AWD SYSTEM warning message appears after engine start up, or during driving, it means the AWD system is not functioning properly. We recommend you drive to the nearest Service Center and have the vehicle serviced immediately.

  • Page 52: Jacking, Tire Changing And Tirefit Tire Repair

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads HOT (H), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on HOT (H), and you hear continuous chimes, turn the engine off immediately and call for service.
  • Page 53 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jack/Spare Tire Location TIREFIT Kit Location...
  • Page 54 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • The jack and spare tire or TIREFIT kit are stowed under an access cover in the trunk. • Lift the access cover using the pull strap and remove the fastener securing the spare tire. •...
  • Page 55 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • 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. • Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw clockwise. Raise the vehicle only until the tire just clears the surface and enough clearance is obtained to install the spare tire.
  • Page 56 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while tightening for increased leverage. Alternate nuts until each one has been tightened twice. The correct wheel nut tightness is 100 ft lbs (135 N•m). If in doubt about the correct tightness, have them checked with a torque wrench by your authorized dealer or at a service station.
  • Page 57 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • Continue to operate the pump until sealant is no longer flowing through the hose (typically takes 30 - 70 seconds). As the sealant flows through the Clear Sealant Hose, the pressure gauge can read as high as 70 psi. The pressure gauge will decrease quickly from approximately 70 psi to the actual tire pressure when the sealant bottle is empty.
  • Page 58 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • Place the TIREFIT kit in its proper storage area in the vehicle. • Have the tire inspected and repaired or replaced at the earliest opportunity at an authorized service center. NOTE: When having the tire serviced, advise the authorized dealer or service center that the tire has been sealed using the TIREFIT service kit.

  • Page 59: Jump-Starting

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 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. • Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly so please follow the procedures in this section carefully.
  • Page 60 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is on. You can be injured by moving fan blades. • Remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets that might make an inadvertent electrical contact.
  • Page 61 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode and could result in personal injury. • Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, and then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.

  • Page 62: Towing A Disabled Vehicle

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES...

  • Page 63: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 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 64: Event Data Recorder (Edr)

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 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 65: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE OPENING THE HOOD • Pull the hood release lever located below the steering wheel at the base of the instrument panel. • Reach into the opening beneath the center of the hood and move the safety latch lever while lifting the hood at the same time.

  • Page 66: Engine Compartment

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...
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  • Page 70: Fluids And Capacities

    Engine Oil API Certified SAE 5W-20 engine oil, 6 Quarts (5.7 Liters) with Filter meeting the requirements of Chrysler 2.7L Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to the engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. 6 Quarts (5.7 Liters) Engine Oil...
  • Page 71 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Capacities ® Engine Oil MOPAR Engine Oil Filter or equivalent. Filter 2.7L, — 3.5L, 5.7L, 6.1L Spark Plug TE10MCC5 (Gap 0.050 in [1.27 mm]) — 2.7L Spark Plug ZFR5LP–13G (Gap 0.050 in [1.27 mm]) —...

  • Page 72: Maintenance Chart

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...

  • Page 73: Maintenance Record

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Maintenance Record Odometer Date Signature, Authorized Service Center 6,000 Miles (10,000 km) or 6 Months 12,000 Miles (20,000 km) or 12 Months 18,000 Miles (30,000 km) or 18 Months 24,000 Miles (40,000 km) or 24 Months 30,000 Miles (50,000 km) or 30 Months 36,000 Miles...

  • Page 74: Fuses

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FUSES Integrated Power Module (IPM) • The Integrated Power Module (IPM) is located in the engine compartment on the right hand side near the Washer Fluid Reservoir. This module contains fuses and relays. Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description 15 Amp Blue Washer Motor...
  • Page 75 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Fuses – Rear Power Distribution Center • There is also a power distribution center located in the trunk under the spare tire access panel. This center contains fuses and relays.
  • Page 76 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini-Fuse Description Fuse 60 Amp Ignition Off Draw (IOD) Yellow 40 Amp Integrated Power Module (IPM) Green — — — 40 Amp Integrated Power Module (IPM) Green 30 Amp Pink Heated Seats - if equipped 20 Amp Fuel Pump Yellow...

  • Page 77: Tire Pressures

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Mini-Fuse Description Fuse — — — — — — — — — — — — 5 Amp Antenna Module - if equipped/Power Orange Mirrors 25 Amp Uconnect™ Phone - if equipped/Radio/ Natural Amplifier Feed 15 Amp Blue Transmission 10 Amp Red Cargo Light/Vehicle Information Module -...

  • Page 78: Wheel And Wheel Trim Care

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause accidents. Under-inflation is the leading cause of tire failure and may result in severe cracking, component separation, or “blow out”. Over-inflation reduces a tire’s ability to cushion shock. Objects on the road and chuck holes can cause damage that results in tire failure.

  • Page 79: Exterior Bulbs

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE EXTERIOR BULBS LIGHT BULBS – Exterior Bulb Number Backup, Tail, Stop, Turn Lamp 3057 Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp LED (*) (CHMSL) Fog Lamp – If Equipped PSX24W Front Park/Turn Signal 3157AK Front Side Marker Headlamp – High Intensity Discharge Service at Authorized Dealer (**) (HID) Headlamp –...

  • Page 80: Consumer Assistance

    CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CHRYSLER GROUP LLC WARNING! CUSTOMER CENTER Engine exhaust, some of its P.O. Box 21–8004 constituents, and certain vehicle components contain, or emit, Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 chemicals known to the State of Phone: 1–800–992–1997 California to cause cancer and birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

  • Page 81: Reporting Safety Defects In The 50 United States And Washington, D.c

    • The Owner’s Manual and User Guide • If you believe that your vehicle has a electronic files are also available on safety defect, you should contact the the Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge Customer Service Department websites. immediately. Canadian customers •...
  • Page 82 CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Disclaimer: WARNING! (Continued) • THE TIRE MANUFACTURER’S • Tires should be inspected LIMITED WARRANTY PROGRAM, regularly by a qualified technician THE DETAILS OF WHICH CAN BE for signs of damage, such as FOUND, ON THE OWNERS MANUAL punctures, impacts, under- DVD, THE TIRE MANUFACTURER’S inflation or overloading.
  • Page 83 NOTE: All tire warranties are made by Tire Service Life the tire manufacturer. Tires are not • The service life of a tire is dependent covered under your Chrysler New upon varying factors including, but Vehicle Limited Warranty. not limited to, your driving style, tire...

  • Page 84: Mopar Accessories

    • The following highlights just some of the authentic Chrysler Accessories by ® MOPAR that have been engineered to customize your Chrysler 300. • To see the full line of accessories, stop by your Chrysler dealer or visit MOPAR.com. CHROME: • 17-Inch Chrome • 18-Inch Chrome •...
  • Page 85 NOTES...
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  • Page 88 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,...

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