2013 CHRYSLER 300 service

Air Bag Warning Light
You will want to have the air bags ready to
inflate for your protection in a collision. The
Air Bag Warning Light monitors the internal
circuits and interconnecting wiring associated
with air bag system electrical components. While the air
bag system is designed to be maintenance free. If any of
the following occurs, have an authorized dealer service
the air bag system immediately.
• The Air Bag Warning Light does not come on during
the four to eight seconds when the ignition is first
cycled to the ON/RUN.
• The Air Bag Warning Light remains on after the four to
eight-second interval.
• The Air Bag Warning Light comes on intermittently or
remains on while driving. NOTE:
If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine
related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint
Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. The air bags may
not be ready to inflate for your protection. Promptly
check the fuse block for blown fuses. Refer to “Fuses” in
“Maintaining Your Vehicle” for the proper air bag fuses.
See your authorized dealer if the fuse is good.
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 per-
formed. The EDR is designed to record data related to
vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of
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Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust
system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the
vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is
damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the com-
plete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken,
damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open
seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes
to seep into the passenger compartment. In addition,
inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised
for lubrication or oil change. Replace as required.
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle
Seat Belts
Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts,
frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced
immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system.Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a
collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after
a collision if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor,
torn webbing, etc.). If there is any question regarding belt
or retractor condition, replace the belt.
Air Bag Warning Light
The light should come on and remain on for four
to eight seconds as a bulb check when the
ignition switch is first turned ON. If the light is
not lit during starting, see your authorized
dealer. If the light stays on, flickers, or comes on while
driving, have the system checked by an authorized dealer.
Defroster
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should be able to feel
the air directed against the windshield. See your autho-
rized dealer for service if your defroster is inoperable.
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▫Display Warnings And Maintenance ........236
▫ Precautions While Driving With ACC .......238
▫ General Information ...................243
▫ Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode . . .243
▫ Forward Collision Warning — If Equipped. . . .245
 PARKSENSE® PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED . .247
▫ ParkSense® Sensors ....................248
▫ ParkSense® Warning Display .............248
▫ ParkSense® Display ....................249
▫ Front Park Assist Audible Alerts ...........253
▫ Enabling And Disabling ParkSense® ........253
▫ Service The ParkSense® Park Assist System . . .253
▫ Cleaning The ParkSense® System ..........254▫
ParkSense® System Usage Precautions .......254
 PARKVIEW® REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .257
▫ Turning ParkView® On Or Off — With
Touch—Screen Radio ...................259
 OVERHEAD CONSOLE ..................259
▫ Front Map/Reading Lights ..............260
▫ Courtesy Lights ...................... .261
▫ Sunglasses Bin Door ...................261
 GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED . . . .262
▫ Before You Begin Programming HomeLink® . .263
▫ Programming A Rolling Code .............264
▫ Programming A Non-Rolling Code .........266
▫ Canadian/Gate Operator Programming ......267
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The BSM system is designed not to issue an alert on
stationary objects such as guardrails, posts, walls, foliage,
berms, etc. However, occasionally the system may alert
on such objects. This is normal operation and your
vehicle does not require service.The BSM system will not alert you of objects that are
traveling in the opposite direction of the vehicle in
adjacent lanes.
Overtaking/Passing
Stationary Objects
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Emergency And Towing Assistance
The Emergency and Towing Favorite numbers can only
be altered. These cannot be deleted and the names cannot
be changed.
To change the Emergency or Towing number follow these
steps.
•Touch the “Phonebook” soft-key from the Phone main
screen.
• Touch the “Favorites” soft-key. Scroll to the bottom of
the list to locate the Emergency and Towing Favorites.
• Touch the + Options soft-key.
• Touch the + next to appropriate Favorite that is to be
altered. •
The Options pop-up will appear and you can choose
between Editing the number or resetting the number
to default.
Phone Call Features
The following features can be accessed through the
Uconnect® Phone if the feature(s) are available and
supported by Bluetooth® on your mobile service plan.
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For example, if your mobile service plan provides three-
way calling, this feature can be accessed through the
Uconnect® Phone. Check with your mobile service pro-
vider for the features that you have.
Ways To Initiate A Phone Call
Listed below are all the ways you can initiate a phone call
with Uconnect® Phone.
•Redial
• Dial by touching in the number
• Voice Commands (Dial by Saying a Name, Call by
Saying a Phonebook Name, Redial, or Call Back)
• Favorites
• Mobile Phonebook
• Recent Call Log
• SMS Message Viewer
Dial By Saying A Number
•Press thebutton to begin,
• After the “Listening” prompt and the following beep,
say “Dial 248-555-1212”,
• The Uconnect® Phone will dial the number
248-555-1212.
Call By Saying A Phonebook Name
• Press thebutton to begin,
• After the “Listening” prompt and the following beep,
say “Call John Doe Mobile”,
• The Uconnect® Phone will dial the number associated
with John Doe, or if there are multiple numbers it will
ask which number you want to call for John Doe.
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Uconnect® Phone Features
Emergency Assistance
If you are in an emergency and the mobile phone is
reachable:
•Pick up the phone and manually dial the emergency
number for your area.
If the phone is not reachable and the Uconnect® Phone is
operational, you may reach the emergency number as
follows:
• Press the
button to begin.
• After the “Listening” prompt and the following beep,
say “Call Emergency” or “Dial Emergency” and the
Uconnect® Phone will instruct the paired mobile
phone to call the emergency number. This feature is
supported in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. NOTE:
•
The Emergency call may also be initiated by using the
touch-screen.
•
The emergency number dialed is based on the country
where the vehicle is purchased (911 for the U.S. and
Canada and 060 for Mexico). The number dialed may not
be applicable with the available mobile service and area.
• The Uconnect® Phone does slightly lower your
chances of successfully making a phone call as to that
for the mobile phone directly.
WARNING!
Your phone must be turned on and connected to the
Uconnect® Phone to allow use of this vehicle feature in
emergency situations, when the mobile phone has net-
work coverage and stays connected to the Uconnect®
Phone.
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Roadside Assistance
If you need roadside assistance:
•Press the
button to begin.
• After the “Listening” prompt and the following beep,
say “Roadside Assistance”.
NOTE:
• The roadside assistance call may also be initiated by
touch.
•
The roadside assistance number dialed is based on the
country where the vehicle is purchased (1-800-528-2069
for the U.S., 1-877-213-4525 for Canada, 55-14-3454 for
Mexico City and 1-800-712-3040 for outside Mexico City
in Mexico). Please refer to the Chrysler Group LLC
24-Hour “Roadside Assistance” coverage details in the
Warranty Information Booklet and on the 24–Hour Road-
side Assistance Card.
Voice Mail Calling
To learn how to access your voice mail, refer to “Working
with Automated Systems”.
Working With Automated Systems
This method is used in instances where one generally has
to press numbers on the mobile phone keypad while
navigating through an automated telephone system.
You can use your Uconnect® Phone to access a voice mail
system or an automated service, such as a paging service
or automated customer service line. Some services re-
quire immediate response selection. In some instances,
that may be too quick for use of the Uconnect® Phone.3
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