2012 CHRYSLER 300 climate control

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 ........28
Transmission Modes/AutoStick® ........30
Climate Controls ...............32
Power Sunroof ................34
Wind Buffeting ................35
ELECTRONICSYour Vehicle's Sound System .........36
Identifying Your Radio .............38
Uconnect Touch™ 8.4 & 8.4N At A Glance . . . 38
Radio ....................40
Sirius XM™ Satellite Radio ...........41
iPod®/CD/AUX Controls ...........43
Garmin® Navigation (8.4N Only) .......44
Sirius Travel Link (8.4N Only) .........47
Playing iPod/USB/MP3 Devices ........48
Uconnect™ Phone (Bluetooth® Hands
Free Calling) .................49
Uconnect™ Voice Command .........53
Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) ................55
Programmable Features ............56
Universal Garage Door Opener
(HomeLink®) .................57 Power Outlets
................59
UTILITYTrailer Towing Weights (Maximum
Trailer Weight Ratings) ............61
Recreational Towing
(Behind Motorhome, Etc.) ...........62
SRT8AutoStick®..................63
Electronic Control Damping System ......64
Performance Features .............65
Summer/Three-Season Tires .........67
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES24-Hour Towing Assistance..........68
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights .......68
If Your Engine Overheats ...........72
Jacking And Tire Changing ..........73
TIREFIT Kit .................78
Battery Location ...............83
Jump-Starting ................83
Shift Lever Override .............85
Towing A Disabled Vehicle ..........87
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ............88
Event Data Recorder (EDR) ..........89
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLEOpening The Hood..............90
Fuel Door Release ..............91
Engine Compartment .............93
Fluids And Capacities .............96
Maintenance Chart ..............99
Fuses ....................104
Tire Pressures ................108
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ........108
Exterior Bulbs ................109
CONSUMER ASSISTANCEChrysler Group LLC Customer Center ....110
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center . . . 110
Assistance For The Hearing Impaired ....110
Publications Ordering ............110
Reporting Safety Defects In
The 50 United States
And Washington, D.C. ............111
MOPAR ACCESSORIESAuthentic Accessories By MOPAR® ..... 112
INDEX................. 113
FAQ(HowTo?)Frequently Asked Questions......... 116
TABLE OF CONTENTS

A. Driver's Memory Buttons pg. 16
B. Headlight Switch pg. 24
C. Turn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High BeamsLever (behind steering wheel) pg. 23
D. Instrument Cluster pg. 6
E. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display pg. 55
F. Engine Start/Stop Button (behind steering wheel) pg. 10
G. Uconnect Touch™ System pg. 36 H. SWITCH PANEL
− Hazard Switch
− A/C pg. 32
− Recirculation pg. 32
− Front Defrost pg. 32
− Rear Defrost pg. 32
− Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Offpg. 68
I. Climate Control Hard-Keys pg. 32
J. Transmission Shift Lever K. Speed Control pg. 25
L. EVIC Controls pg. 55
M. Trunk Release Button
N. Parking Brake Pedal
O. Hood Release pg. 90
P. Power Mirrors
Q. Power Windows
R. Power Door Locks
S. Fuel Door Release (driver's door panel)
pg. 91
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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CLIMATE CONTROLS
Uconnect Touch™ 8.4 Automatic Climate Controls
Climate Control Knobs
• For your convenience the climate controls can also be operated by using the soft-keyslocated on the touch screen or the climate control knobs below the Uconnect Touch
display.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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