2013 CHRYSLER 300 engine

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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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® 8.4 Customer Programmable Features
• The Uconnect® 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 SiriusXM 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 • Audio
• Phone / Bluetooth • SiriusXM Setup
• Lights
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POWER OUTLETS
• There are three 12 Volt electrical outlets onthis vehicle.
• The front 12 Volt power outlet has power available only when the ignition is placed in
the ACC or RUN position.
• The center console outlet is powered di- rectly from the battery (power available at all
times). Items plugged into this outlet may
discharge the battery and/or prevent the
engine from starting.
• There is also a 12 volt power outlet located on the back of the center console for rear passengers. This power outlet has power available
only when the ignition is placed in the ACC or RUN position.
NOTE:
• Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160 Watt (13 Amp) power rating is exceeded, the fuse protecting the system will need to be replaced.
• Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not insert any other object in the power outlet as this will damage the outlet and blow the fuse. Improper use of the power outlet
can cause damage not covered by your new vehicle warranty.
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TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS
(MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS)
Engine/Transmission Frontal Area Max. GTW(Gross Trailer Wt.)Max. Tongue Wt.
(See Note)
3.6L Automatic 22 sq ft (2.04 sq m) 1,000 lbs (454 kg) 100 lbs (45 kg)
5.7L Automatic 32 sq ft (2.97 sq m) 1,000 lbs (454 kg) 100 lbs (45 kg)
Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds
NOTE:
The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and
cargo, and it should never exceed the weight referenced on the “Tire and Loading Information”
placard.
RECREATIONAL TOWING
(BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
Two-Wheel Drive and All-Wheel Drive
• Recreational towing (with all four wheels on the ground, or using a tow dolly) is NOT
ALLOWED. The only acceptable method for towing this vehicle (behind another vehicle) is
on a vehicle trailer with all four wheels OFFthe ground.
CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle in violation of the above requirements can cause severe transmission
and/or transfer case damage. Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
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AUTOSTICK®
Steering Wheel Mounted Paddle Shifters Or Console Mounted Shifter
• AutoStick® is a driver-interactive transmis-sion feature that offers manual gear shifting
to provide you with more control of the
vehicle. AutoStick® allows you to maximize
engine braking, and improve overall vehicle
performance.
• This system can also provide you with more control during passing, city driving, cold
slippery conditions, mountain driving, trailer
towing, and many other situations.
Operation
• When the shift lever is in the DRIVE posi-tion, the transmission will operate automati-
cally, shifting between the five available
gears. To engage AutoStick®, simply move
the shift lever to the right or left (+/-) while in the DRIVE position, or press one of the steering
wheel mounted shift paddles (+/-). When AutoStick® is active, the current transmission gear is
displayed in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) portion of the instrument
cluster. In AutoStick® mode, the transmission will shift when manually selected by the driver
(using the shift lever, or the shift paddles), unless an engine lugging or overspeed condition
would result. It will remain in the selected gear until another upshift or downshift is chosen,
except as described below:• The transmission will automatically downshift as the vehicle slows (to prevent engine
lugging) and will display the current gear.
• The transmission will automatically downshift to first gear when coming to a stop.
• You can start out in first or second gear. Tapping (+) (at a stop) will allow starting in second gear. Starting out in second gear is helpful in snowy or icy conditions.
• The system will ignore attempts to upshift at too low of a vehicle speed.
• Transmission shifting will be more noticeable when AutoStick® is engaged. To disengage AutoStick® mode, hold the shift lever to the right or press and hold the (+) shift paddle until
“D” is once again displayed in the instrument cluster. You can shift in or out of the AutoStick®
mode at any time without taking your foot off the accelerator pedal.
ELECTRONIC CONTROL DAMPING SYSTEM
• This vehicle may be equipped with an electronic controlled damping system. This system reduces body roll and pitch in many driving situations including cornering, acceleration and
braking. There are three modes of operation:
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Automatic (Auto) Mode
• This is the default position when vehicleignition is first turned on. This mode will
give a sporty, but comfortable ride. Within
this mode, the suspension will adapt to the
vehicle inputs, including vehicle speed,
steering inputs, braking, and acceleration.
•
If AutoStick® is engaged while in “Auto”
mode, the transmission will automatically shift
up if maximum engine speed is reached.
• Heavily pressing the accelerator pedal may generate an automatic downshift for im-
proved acceleration.
• This mode should be used for most driving situations.
SPORTSport Mode
• This mode is driver selectable when the vehicle is placed in SPORT mode (press the
CONTROLS button and then the SPORT
button on the display screen). This mode
will set suspension for maximum perfor-
mance handling and is intended for spirited
driving.
• When SPORT mode is enabled, a flag will light up in the instrument cluster.
NOTE:
The SPORT setting will provide a firmer ride.
TrackMode
•In track mode, the transmission has a sportier,
more aggressive shift pattern.
• This mode includes SPORT Suspension and affects transmission shifting in either
Auto or Manual mode.
•
If AutoStick (console shifter or paddle shift-
ers) is engaged while in “Track” mode, the
transmission will remain in the selected gear
even when maximum engine speed is reached.
• Engine overspeed protection is achieved
through fuel cut off at or near redline.
• This mode will provide aggressive shifting and is intended for spirited driving.
• The system will return to SPORT mode when the ignition switch is cycled from RUN to OFF, and back to RUN again, if this mode is selected.
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Uconnect® SRT8 Performance Features
• To access the SRT8 Performance Features, touch the “More” soft-key then touch the “SRT”soft-key. Press the UP or DOWN soft-key to cycle through the features. Press the feature
soft-key to select that feature.
• The Performance Page include the following:
• Timers • 1/8 Mile
• Engine Values • 1/4 Mile
• Digital Gauge Displays • Instantaneous G-Force
• 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) • Peak G-Force
• Braking Distance • Digital Speedometer
Timers
0-60 mph (0-100 km/h), 1/8 Mile, 1/4 Mile
• When selected, this screen displays the time it takes for the vehicle to go from 0 to 60 mph (0 to 100 km/h), 1/8 mile or 1/4 mile.
Braking Distance
• When selected, this screen displays the vehicle's braking distance and the speed at which thebrake pedal was depressed.
G-Force
• When selected, this screen displays all four G-Force values (two lateral and two longitudinal)as well as steering angle.
Gauges 1
• Oil Temperature
• Oil Pressure
• Battery Voltage
Gauges 2
• Coolant Temperature
• Oil Temperature
• Transmission Temperature
• Intake Air Temperature
• Oil Pressure
• Battery Voltage
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