2012 CHRYSLER 300 S bluetooth

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
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iPod®/CD/AUX CONTROLS
• The iPod®/CD/AUX controls areaccessed by touching the Player soft-key
to enter the Player main screen, then
touch the source soft-key and choose
between Disc, AUX, iPod®, Bluetooth or
SD Card.
NOTE:Uconnect Touch™ will usually
automatically switch to the appropriate mode
when something is first connected or inserted
into the system.
GARMIN® NAVIGATION (8.4N ONLY)
• Uconnect Touch 8.4N integrates Garmin’s consumer-friendly navigation into your vehicle. Garmin Navigation includes Lane Assist and Junction View, Speed Limit information, and
a database with over 6 million points of interest.
• Touch the NAV soft-key in the menu bar to access the Navigation system
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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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Pairing a Phone
• To use the Uconnect™ Phone feature, you must first pair your bluetooth phone with theUconnect™ system.
Start pairing procedure on the radio
• Touch the Phone soft-key and then the Settings soft-key. Next, touch Add Device.
• Uconnect™ Phone will display an “In progress” screen while the system is connecting.
Start pairing procedure on mobile phone
• Search for available devices on yourBluetooth® enabled mobile phone. This is
usually within Settings or Options under
“Bluetooth”. See your mobile phone’s
manual for details.
• When your phone finds the system, select “Uconnect” as the paired device.
Complete the pairing procedure
• When prompted on the phone, enter the 4-digit PIN number shown on the UconnectTouch™ Screen.
• If your phone asks you to accept a connection request from Uconnect, select “Yes”. If available, check the box telling it not to ask again – that way your phone will automatically
connect each time you start the vehicle.
Select the mobile phone's priority level
• When the pairing process has successfullycompleted, the system will prompt you to
choose whether or not this is your favorite
phone. Selecting Yes will make this phone
the highest priority. This phone will take
precedence over other paired phones
within range. Only one phone can be
paired at a time.
• You are now ready to make hands-free calls. Press the Uconnect™ Phone button on your steering wheel to begin.
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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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Indicators.................7
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights ....6,64
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ....23
Introduction .................2
iPod®/USB/MP3 Control .........46
Bluetooth Streaming Audio .......47
Jack Location ...............69
Jack Operation ..............71
Jacking Instructions ............71
Jump Starting ...............74
KeyFob...................8
Keyless Enter-N-Go ............9
Lock/Unlock ...............9
Starting/Stopping ............10
Lane Change Assist ............23
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren) .................14
Lights TurnSignal ...............23
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description) ...............6
Maintenance Record ..........92,94
Maintenance Schedule .........90,93
Memory Seat ...............16
Mirrors Heated .................32
MOPAR® Accessories ..........103
Navigation .................41
Navigation Voice Commands .......52
New Vehicle Break-In Period ........22
Oil Change Indicator ...........67
Oil, Engine Capacity ................87
Outlet Power ..................57
Overheating, Engine ...........68
Panic Alarm .................8
Pedals, Adjustable .............20 Phone (Pairing)
..............48
Phone (Uconnect) .............47
Placard, Tire and Loading Information . . . 99
Power Glass Sunroof ..............33
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . . . 57
Seats ..................16
Steering .................87
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column ....21
Preparation for Jacking ..........70
Programmable Electronic Features . . . 54,61
Radio Operation ..............38
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ........23
Rear Heated Seats .............19
Rear Seat, Folding .............18
Recreational Towing ............59
Remote Starting System ..........8
Replacement Bulbs ............100
Reporting Safety Defects .........102
Restraints, Child ..............14
Seat Belts .................12
Seats ....................16
Ad

justment ...............17
Heated .................18
Lumbar Support .............16
Memory.................16
Power ..................16
Rear Folding ..............18
Setting the Clock .............37
Shift Lever Override ............76
Signals, Turn ................23
SIRIUSTravelLink .............45
SmartBeams ................24
SpareTire .................69
Spark Plugs ................87
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ......25
Starting Remote .................8
Steering Tilt Column ...............20
Store Radio Presets ............38
SunRoof..................33
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag . . 13
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant . . . 68
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
GETTING STARTED
• How do I install my LATCH Equipped Child Seat? pg. 14
• How do I program my Front Seat Memory? pg. 16
ELECTRONICS
• How do I know which radio I have? pg. 36
• How do I select the AUX music source? pg. 46
• How do I set the clock on my radio? pg. 37
• How do I use the Navigation feature? pg. 41
• How do I pair my cell phone via Bluetooth® with the UConnect™ Hands-Free VoiceActivation System? pg. 47
• How do I hear the audio from my iPod® through the USB port using the radio? pg. 46
• How do I configure my Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)? pg. 54
UTILITY
• How do I know how much I can tow with my Chrysler 300? pg. 58
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
• What do I do if my TPMS warning light is blinking? pg. 64
• How do I change a flat tire? pg. 69
• How do I Jump-Start my vehicle? pg. 74
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
• Where is my Fuse Block located? pg. 95
• What type of oil do I use? pg. 87
• How often should I change my engine’s oil? pg. 90
• What should my tire pressure be set at? pg. 99
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