2012 CHRYSLER 300 S battery

INTRODUCTION/WELCOMEWelcome From Chrysler Group LLC......2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCEDriver Cockpit................4
Instrument Cluster ..............6
GETTING STARTEDKeyFob ...................8
Remote Start.................8
Keyless Enter-N-Go .............9
Theft Alarm .................11
Seat Belt ...................12
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) —
Air Bags ...................13
Child Restraints ................14
Front Seats ..................16
Rear Seat ...................18
Heated Seats .................18
Heated And Cooled Cupholders .......19
Adjustable Pedals ...............20
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column .......20
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLEEngine Break-In Recommendations ......22
Turn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High Beam Lever . . 23
Headlight Switch ...............24
Speed Control ................25
Electronic Shifter – 3.6L Engine ........27
Transmission Modes/AutoStick® ........29
Climate Controls ...............31
Power Sunroof ................33
Wind Buffeting ................33
ELECTRONICSYour Vehicle's Sound System .........34
Identifying Your Radio .............36
Uconnect Touch™ 8.4 & 8.4N At A Glance . . . 36
Radio ....................38
Sirius Satellite Radio ..............39
iPod®/CD/AUX Controls ...........41
Garmin® Navigation (8.4N Only) .......41
Sirius Travel Link (8.4N Only) .........45
Playing iPod/USB/MP3 Devices ........46
Uconnect™ Phone (Bluetooth® Hands
Free Calling) .................47
Uconnect™ Voice Command .........51
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) ....................53
Programmable Features ............54
Universal Garage Door Opener
(HomeLink®) .................54
Power Outlets ................57
UTILITYTrailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer
Weight Ratings) ...............58
Recreational Towing (Behind
Motorhome, Etc.) ...............59
SRT8AutoStick®..................60
Performance Features .............61
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES24-Hour Towing Assistance ..........64
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights .......64
If Your Engine Overheats ...........68
Jacking And Tire Changing ..........69
Battery Location ...............74
Jump-Starting ................74
Shift Lever Override .............76
Towing A Disabled Vehicle ..........78
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ............79
Event Data Recorder (EDR) ..........80
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLEOpening The Hood..............81
Fuel Door Release ..............82
Engine Compartment .............84
Fluids And Capacities .............87
Maintenance Chart ..............90
Fuses .....................95
Tire Pressures .................99
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care .........99
Exterior Bulbs ................100
CONSUMER ASSISTANCEChrysler Group LLC Customer Center ....101
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center . . . 101
Assistance For The Hearing Impaired ....101
Publications Ordering ............101
Reporting Safety Defects In The
50 United States And Washington, D.C. . . . 102
MOPAR ACCESSORIESAuthentic Accessories By MOPAR® .....103
INDEX.................104
FAQ(HowTo?)Frequently Asked Questions.........107
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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KEY FOB
Locking And Unlocking The Doors
• Press the LOCK button once to lock allthe doors. Press the UNLOCK button
once to unlock the driver’s door only and
twice within five seconds to unlock all the
doors.
• All doors can be programmed to unlock on the first press of the UNLOCK button.
Refer to Programmable Features in this
guide.
Opening The Trunk
• Press the TRUNK button two times within five seconds to open the trunk.
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 panicalarm off.
Emergency Key
• Should the battery in the vehicle or the Key Fob transmitter go dead, there is anemergency 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.
• The emergency key is also for locking the glove compartment.
WARNING!
• Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be severely injured or killed. Children should be warned not to touch the
parking brake, brake pedal, or the shift lever. Do not leave the Key Fob in the ignition. A
child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
REMOTE START
• Press the REMOTE START buttonx2on the Key Fob twice within five seconds.
Pressing the REMOTE START button a third time shuts the engine off.
• To drive the vehicle, press the UNLOCK button and cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position.
• 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.
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• To stop the cranking of the engine prior to the engine starting, press the button again.
NOTE:In case the ignition switch does not change with the push of a button, the RKE
transmitter (Key Fob) may have a low or dead battery. In this situation a back up method can
be used to operate the ignition switch. Put the nose side of the Key Fob against the ENGINE
START/STOP button and push to operate the ignition switch.
Stopping
• Place the shift lever in PARK.
• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button once. The ignition switch will return to the OFF position.
• If the shift lever is not in PARK, the ENGINE START/STOP button must be held for
two seconds and vehicle speed must be above 5 mph (8 km/h) before the engine will
shut off.
Accessory Positions with Engine Off
NOTE:The following functions are with the driver’s foot OFF the Brake Pedal (Transmission
in PARK or NEUTRAL Position).
Starting With The Ignition Switch In The OFF Position:
• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button once to change the ignition switch to the ACC position.
• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time to change the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position.
• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time to return the ignition switch to the OFF position.
NOTE:If the ignition switch is left in the
ACC or ON/RUN (engine not running)
position and the transmission is in PARK, the
system will automatically time out after
30 minutes of inactivity and the ignition will
switch to the OFF position.
THEFT ALARM
To Arm
• Press the Keyless Enter-N-Go Start/Stop button until the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) indicates that the vehicle ignition is “OFF”. Press the power door lock
switch while the door is open, press the Key Fob LOCK button, or with one of the Key
Fobs located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5m) of the driver's and passenger front
door handles, press the Keyless Enter-N-Go LOCK button located on the door handle.
NOTE:After pressing the Keyless Enter-N-Go LOCK button, you must wait two seconds
before you can lock or unlock the vehicle via the door handle.
OFF RUN
ACCPress
Press
Press
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• The iPod® battery charges when plugged into the USB port (if supported by the specificdevice).
• To route the USB/iPod® cable out of the center console, use the access cut out in the front of the console.
NOTE:
• When connecting your iPod® device for the first time, the system may take several minutesto read your music, depending on the number of files. For example, the system will take
approximately 5 minutes for every 1000 songs loaded on the device. Also during the
reading process, the Shuffle and Browse functions will be disabled. This process is needed to
ensure the full use of your iPod® features and only happens the first time it is connected.
After the first time, the reading process of your iPod® will take considerably less time unless
changes are made or new songs are added to the playlist.
• The USB port supports certain Mini, Classic, Nano, Touch, and iPhone® devices. The USB port also supports playing music from compatible external USB Mass Storage Class
memory devices. Some iPod® software versions may not fully support the USB port features.
Please visit Apple’s website for iPod® software updates.
3. SD Card
• Play songs stored on an SD card inserted into the SD card slot.
• Song playback can be controlled using the radio or Steering Wheel Audio Controls toplay, skip to the next or previous track, browse, and list the contents.
4. Bluetooth® Streaming Audio
• If equipped with Uconnect™ Voice Command, your Bluetooth-equipped iPod® devices,cell phones or other media players, may also be able to stream music to your vehicle's
sound system. Your connected device must be Bluetooth-compatible, and paired with
your Uconnect Touch® system (see Uconnect™ Phone for pairing instructions). You can
access the music from your connected Bluetooth® device by touching the Source soft-key
while in Player mode.
Uconnect™ Phone (Bluetooth® HANDS FREE CALLING)
• If the Uconnect™ PhoneButton exists on your steering wheel, then you have the
Uconnect™ Phone features.
• The Uconnect™ Phone is a voice-activated, hands-free, in-vehicle communications system with Voice Command Capability (see Voice Command section).
• The Uconnect™ Phone allows you to dial a phone number with your mobile phone using simple voice commands or using screen soft-keys.
• Refer to the Understand The Features Of Your Vehicle section of your vehicle's Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
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.chrysler.com/uconnect.
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PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
• The EVIC can be used to view or change the following settings. Press the UPor
DOWN
button until System Setup displays, then press the SELECTbutton.
Scroll through the settings using the UP or DOWN buttons. Press the SELECT
button to change the setting. Press the BACK button to scroll back to a previous menu or
sub menu.
• Fuel Economy • Vehicle Info (Customer Information
Features)
• Vehicle Speed • Messages
• Trip Info • Turn Menu Off
• Units
Uconnect Touch™ Customer Programmable Features
• The Uconnect Touch™ 8.4 system allows you to access Customer Programmable feature settings such as Display, Clock, Safety/Assistance, Lights, Doors & Locks, Heated Seats,
Engine Off Operation, Compass Settings, Audio, Phone/ Bluetooth and SIRIUS Setup
through soft-keys.
• Touch the More soft-key to on the bottom of the screen, then touch the Settings soft-key to access the Settings screen. When making a selection, scroll up or down until the
preferred setting is highlighted, then press and release the preferred setting until a
check-mark appears next to the setting, showing that setting has been selected. The
following feature settings are available:
• Display • Clock
• Safety / Assistance • Doors & Locks
• Auto-On Comfort & Remote Start • Engine Off Options
• Compass Settings • Audio
• Phone / Bluetooth • SIRIUS Setup
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.
• The HomeLink® buttons that are located in the overhead console or sunvisor designate the three different HomeLink® channels.
• The HomeLink® indicator is located above the center button.
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Before You Begin Programming
HomeLink®
• Be sure that your vehicle is parked outsideof the garage before you begin
programming.
• For more efficient programming and accurate transmission of the
radio-frequency signal it is recommended
that a new battery be placed in the
hand-held transmitter of the device that is
being programmed to the HomeLink®
system.
• Erase all channels before you begin programming. To erase the channels, place the ignition switch into the ON/RUN position, then press and hold the two outside
HomeLink® buttons (I and III) for up 20 seconds or until the red indicator flashes.
NOTE:
• Erasing all channels should only be performed when programming HomeLink® for the firsttime. Do not erase channels when programming additional buttons.
• If you have any problems, or require assistance, please call toll-free 1–800–355–3515 or, on the Internet at www.HomeLink.com for information or assistance.
Programming A Rolling Code
• For programming Garage Door Openers that were manufactured after 1995. TheseGarage Door Openers can be identified by the “LEARN” or “TRAIN” button located
where the hanging antenna is attached to the Garage Door Opener. It is NOT the button
that is normally used to open and close the door. The name and color of the button may
vary by manufacturer.
• Place the ignition switch into 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® indicator light in view.
• Simultaneously press and hold both the HomeLink® button you want to program and the hand-held transmitter button.
• 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. Release both buttons after the indicator light changes from
slow to rapid.
• 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. Firmly press and release the “LEARN” or “TRAINING”
button.
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POWER OUTLETS
• There are three 12 Volt electrical outletson this vehicle.
• The front 12 Volt power outlet has power available only when the ignition is placed
in the ACC or RUN position.
• The center console outlet is powered directly from the battery (power available
at all times). Items plugged into this outlet
may discharge the battery and/or prevent
the engine from starting.
• There is also a 12 volt power outlet located on the back of the center console for rear passengers. This power outlet has power available only when the ignition is placed in the
ACC or RUN position.
NOTE:
• Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160 Watt(13 Amp) power rating is exceeded, the fuse protecting the system will need to be replaced.
• 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.
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Gauges 1
• Oil Temperature
• Oil Pressure
• Battery Voltage
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 yawangles.
Options
• When selected, this screen allows you to choose a standard or customize display for yourSRT home page.
SPORTSport Mode
• To access the Sport Mode, touch the “Controls” soft-key then touch the “Sport” soft-key.When SPORT mode is enabled, a flag will light up in the instrument cluster.
• This mode provides performance based tuning with improved handling through an electronic controlled dampening system. This system reduces body roll and pitch in many
driving situations including cornering, acceleration and braking.
WARNING!
Measurement of vehicle statistics with the Performance Features is intended for
off-highway or off-road use only and should not be done on any public roadways. It is
recommended that these features be used in a controlled environment and within the limits
of the law. The capabilities of the vehicle as measured by the performance pages must
never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner, which can jeopardize the user’s safety
or the safety of others. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents.
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