2013 CHRYSLER 300 SRT User Guide

ELECTRONIC SHIFTER – 3.6L ENGINE
•Your new vehicle is equipped with fuel effi-
cient 8 speed transmission. The electronic
shift lever in this vehicle does not slide like a
conventional shifter. Instead, the shift lever is
spring loaded and moves forward and rear-
ward, always returning to the center position
after each gear is selected.
• The transmission gear (PRND) is displayed both on the shift lever and in the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).
Shifting From PARK to DRIVE
• Firmly depress the brake pedal, press the lock button on the shift lever, then pull and
hold the shift lever fully rearward until “D” is
displayed in the EVIC.
• To shift back into PARK from DRIVE, bring the vehicle to a complete stop, fully depress
the brake pedal, press the lock button on the
shift lever, then push and hold the shift lever
fully forward until “P” is displayed in the
EVIC.
Shifting From REVERSE to NEUTRAL
• Pull the shift lever rearward to the first de- tent and release. “N” will display in the EVIC.
• To shift back into REVERSE from NEU- TRAL, firmly depress the brake pedal, press
the lock button on the shift lever, then push
the shift lever forward to the first detent and
release. “R” will display in the EVIC.
Shifting From NEUTRAL to DRIVE
• Firmly depress the brake pedal, press the lock button on the shift lever, then pull the shift lever rearward and release. “D” will display in the EVIC.
• To shift back into NEUTRAL from DRIVE, firmly depress the brake pedal, press the lock button on the shift lever, then push the shift lever forward and release. “N” will display in the
EVIC.
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Shifting From REVERSE to DRIVE
• Bring the vehicle to a complete stop, firmly depress the brake pedal, press the lock button onthe shift lever, then pull the shift lever rearward and release when “D” is displayed in the EVIC.
• To shift back into REVERSE from DRIVE, bring the vehicle to a complete stop, firmly depress the brake pedal, press the lock button on the shift lever, then push the shift lever forward and
release when “R” is displayed in the EVIC.
Shifting From DRIVE to SPORT/LOW
Vehicles Equipped with SPORT Mode
• To shift from DRIVE to SPORT, pull the shift lever rearward until “S” is displayed in the EVIC.
• To shift back into DRIVE from SPORT, pull the shift lever rearward until “D” is displayed in the EVIC.
Vehicles Equipped with LOW Mode
• To shift from DRIVE to LOW, pull the shift lever rearward until “L” is displayed in the EVIC.
• To shift back into DRIVE from LOW, pull the shift lever rearward until “D” is displayed in the EVIC.
TRANSMISSION MODES/AUTOSTICK®
• AUTOSTICK® is only available on sport equipped vehicles.
For Vehicles Equipped With Sport Mode
• This mode is driver selectable and will provide more aggressive shifting and is intended forspirited driving.
• Shifting into SPORT mode can be done anytime the vehicle is in the “D” Drive position. Simply pull the shift lever and release when “S” is displayed in the EVIC. Pulling the shift lever
rearward a second time will return the vehicle to the “D” Drive position.
NOTE:
When the vehicle is in SPORT mode, there is a green “SPORT” message attached with a flag
illuminated in the instrument cluster.
For Vehicles Equipped With Low Mode
• This range should be used for engine braking when descending very steep grades. In this range, the transmission will downshift for increased engine braking. To switch between DRIVE
and LOW mode, pull the shift lever rearward and release when “L” is displayed in the EVIC.
• Shifting into LOW can be done anytime the vehicle is in “D” DRIVE position.
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AUTOSTICK®
• When the transmission is in DRIVE, it willoperate automatically, shifting between the
eight available gears. While in SPORT
mode, the transmission will only shift be-
tween seven of the eight available gears.
• To engage AutoStick®, simply tap one of the steering wheel-mounted shift paddles (+/-).
• In AutoStick® mode, the transmission will only shift up or down when (+/-) is manually
selected by the driver, except as described
below. It will remain in the selected gear until
another upshift or downshift is chosen.
• When AutoStick® is active, the current transmission gear is displayed in the EVIC.
• If AutoStick® is engaged while in DRIVE mode, lack of accelerator pedal activity will cause the transmission to revert to automatic
operation. The transmission will also upshift automatically once redline, (where the tachom-
eter needle points to the red portion of the gauge) is reached. If the accelerator is pressed to
the floor, the transmission will downshift when possible (based on current vehicle speed and
gear).
• When AutoStick® is used in SPORT mode, the transmission will only shift up or down when commanded by the driver, except as noted below.
• In either DRIVE or SPORT mode, the transmission will automatically downshift as the vehicle slows to a stop (to prevent engine lugging) and will display the current gear. Tapping the (+)
paddle (at a stop) will allow starting in second gear. After a stop, the driver should manually
upshift (+) the transmission as the vehicle accelerates.
NOTE:
To disengage AutoStick® mode, press and hold the (+) shift paddle until “D” or “S” is once again
displayed in the EVIC. You can shift in or out of the AutoStick® mode at any time without taking
your foot off the accelerator pedal.
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CLIMATE CONTROLS
Uconnect® 8.4 Automatic Climate Controls
Climate Control Knobs
• For your convenience the climate controls can also be operated by using the soft-keys locatedon the touch screen or the climate control knobs below the Uconnect® Touch-Screen.
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Automatic Operation
• Press the AUTO button.
• Select the desired temperature by pressing the Temperature Control buttons.
• The system will maintain the set temperature automatically.
Air Conditioning (A/C)
• If the air conditioning button is pressed while in the AUTO mode, the system will enter manualmode with the air conditioning on.
Air Recirculation
• Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation.
• For window defogging, turn the recirculation button off.
• If the recirculation button is pressed while in the AUTO mode, the indicator light may flashthree times to indicate the cabin air is being controlled automatically.
Heated Mirrors
• The mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated whenever you turn on therear window defroster.
BLIND SPOT MONITORING
• The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system uses two radar-based sensors, located inside therear bumper fascia, to detect Highway licensable vehicles (automobiles, trucks, motorcycles
etc.) that enter the blind spot zones from the rear/front/side of the vehicle.
• The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system warning light, located in the outside mirrors, will illuminate if a vehicle moves into a blind spot zone.
• The BSM system can also be configured to sound an audible (chime) alert and mute the radio to notify you of objects that have entered the detection zones.
• Refer to your owner's manual on the DVD for further details.
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POWER SUNROOF
Manual Open/Close
• Press and hold the switch rearward to open or forward to close the sunroof. Any release of theswitch will stop the movement, and the sunroof will remain in a partially open or closed position
until the switch is pressed again.
CommandView® Sunroof With Power Shade
NOTE:
• When the shade is fully open and the sunroof is open or in the vent position, pressing theswitch once will close the shade to the half open position.
• When the shade is half open and the sunroof is open or in the vent position, pressing the switch once will close the sunroof and the shade to the fully closed position.
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Pinch Protection Feature
• This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of the sunroof during Express Closeoperation. If an obstruction in the path of the sunroof is detected, the sunroof will automati-
cally retract. Remove the obstruction if this occurs. Next, press the switch forward and release
to Express Close.
NOTE:
If three consecutive sunroof close attempts result in Pinch Protect reversals, the fourth close
attempt will be a Manual Close movement with Pinch Protect disabled.
WARNING!
• Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, and do not leave the key in the ignition switch (or leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™ in the ACC
or ON/Run position). Occupants, particularly unattended children, can become en-
trapped by the power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch. Such entrapment
may result in serious injury or death.
• In a collision, there is a greater risk of being thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof.
You could also be severely injured or killed. Always fasten your seat belt properly and make
sure all passengers are properly secured.
• Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof. Never allow your fingers, other body
parts, or any object to project through the sunroof opening. Injury may result.
WIND BUFFETING
• Wind buffeting can be described as a helicopter-type percussion sound. If buffeting occurswith the rear windows open, adjust the front and rear windows together.
• If buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening, or adjust any window. This will minimize buffeting.
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YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM
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