2012 CHRYSLER 300 hood release

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
05

OPENING THE HOOD
• Pull the hood release lever located on theinstrument panel, below the headlight
switch.
• Raise the hood and locate the safety catch lever, in the middle of the hood opening.
• Move the safety latch while lifting the hood at the same time.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched,
it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision. Failure to follow this
warning could result in serious injury or death.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
90

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise
Control)..................25
Adjustable Pedals .............20
Airbag ...................13
Alarm, Panic ................8
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) . . . 11
Audio Settings ...............39
Automatic Headlights ...........24
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . . 32
Automatic Transmission ..........28
Autostick ................63
Fluid Type ...............96
Autostick .................63
Axle Fluid .................96
Belts, Seat .................12
Brake Fluid ................96
Break-In Recommendations,
New Vehicle ................22
Bulb Replacement ............109
Calibration, Compass ...........56
Change Oil Indicato r............71
ChangingAFlatTire ...........73
Child Restraint ...............14
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .......14
Clock Setting ...............39
Compass Calibration ...........56
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ............96
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ......25
Cruise Light ................25
Cupholders Heated/Cooled (Beverage Holder) . . . 19
Customer Assistance ...........110
Customer Programmable Features . . . 56,66
Defects, Reporting ............111
Dimmer Control ..............24
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .........24
Disarming, Theft System ..........12
E-85Fuel .................97
ECO ...................56
Electronic Speed Control
(Cruise Control) ..............25 Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC)
........... 55,56,65
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System ......36
Emergency Key ...............8
Emergency, In Case of Jacking .................73
Overheating ..............72
Engine Break-In Recommendations .......22
Compartment ..............93
Oil Selection ..............96
Overheating ..............72
Starting .................10
Stopping ................10
EventDataRecorder ...........89
Exterior Lights ..............109
Flat Tire Changing .............73
Flexible Fuel Vehicles ...........97
Fluid Capacities ..............96
Fluids ...................96
Fog Lights .................
24
Folding Rear Seat .............18
Forward Collision Warning .........26
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..........88
Front Heated Seats ............18
Fuel Filler Door (Gas Cap) ..........91
Filler Door Emergency Release .....91
Specifications ..............96
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ....57
Headlights Automatic ...............24
Dimmer Switch .............24
HighBeam ...............23
Heated Mirrors ..............33
Heated Seats ...............18
High Beam/Low Beam Select
(Dimmer) Switch .............23
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener)
Transmitter .................57
Hood Release ...............90
Instrument Cluster .............6
INDEX
113