2014 CHRYSLER 300 SRT traction control

WARNING!
In the ESC “Full Off” mode, the engine torque
reduction and stability features are disabled. There-
fore, the enhanced vehicle stability offered by ESC is
unavailable. In an emergency evasive maneuver, the
ESC system will not engage to assist in maintaining
stability.ESC Off mode is intended for off-highway
or off-road use only.
NOTE:
When the ESC is switched OFF, a feature of the
system remains active. This feature controls wheel spin
across an axle quite similarly to a limited slip differential. If
one wheel on an axle is spinning faster than the other, the
system will apply the brake of the spinning wheel and
allow more engine torque to be applied to the wheel that is
not spinning. To improve the vehicle’s traction when
driving with tire chains, or when starting off in deep snow,
sand, or gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the “Partial
Off” mode by momentarily pressing the “ESC Off” switch.
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
The HSA system is designed to assist the driver when
starting a vehicle from a stop on a hill. HSA will maintain
the level of brake pressure the driver applied for a short
period of time after the driver takes their foot off of the
brake pedal. If the driver does not apply the throttle
during this short period of time, the system will release
brake pressure and the vehicle will roll down the hill. The
system will release brake pressure in proportion to the
amount of throttle applied as the vehicle starts to move in
the intended direction of travel.
HSA Activation Criteria
The following criteria must be met in order for HSA to
activate:
• Vehicle must be stopped.
• Vehicle must be on a 6% (approximate) grade or
greater hill.
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WARNING!
•Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than
that specified for your vehicle. Some combinations
of unapproved tires and wheels may change sus-
pension dimensions and performance characteris-
tics, resulting in changes to steering, handling, and
braking of your vehicle. This can cause unpredict-
able handling and stress to steering and suspen-
sion components. You could lose control and have
a collision resulting in serious injury or death. Use
only the tire and wheel sizes with load ratings
approved for your vehicle.
• Never use a tire with a smaller load index or
capacity, other than what was originally equipped
on your vehicle. Using a tire with a smaller load
index could result in tire overloading and failure.
You could lose control and have a collision.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having
adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire
failure and loss of vehicle control.
CAUTION!
Replacing original tires with tires of a different size
may result in false speedometer and odometer read-
ings.
TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES)
If driving conditions require tire chains for your vehicle,
use only chains that meet SAE type “Class S” specifica-
tions. In addition, only install tire chains on 245/45ZR20
size tires. Contact you local authorized dealership or tire
dealer for these size tires.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established by
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer
in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle.
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety
requirements in addition to these grades.
Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart
significantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices, and differences in road charac-
teristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
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WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal MotorVehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel, than the minimum required by law.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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DipsticksOil (Engine) .......................... .487
Power Steering ........................ .396
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................504
Door Locks Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors ......33
Door Locks ............................23
KeyFob...............................29
Key Fob Emergency Key ...................24
Remote ...............................29
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................29
Door Locks, Automatic ......................32
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .394
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy ......324
Electrical Power Outlets .....................282 Electric Rear Window Defrost
.................297
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................115
Electronic Brake Control System ...............402
Anti-Lock Brake System ..................402
Brake Assist System .....................403
Traction Control System ...................402
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ......517
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........217
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............404
Electronic Vehicle Information Center Instrument Cluster Display .................29
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......313
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . . .313
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Setup Menu .......................... .313
EVIC Display ......................... .315
EVIC Messages ........................ .313
Remote Start ...........................29
Emergency Deck Lid Release ..................44
570 INDEX

Brake Warning........................ .309
Bulb Replacement ...................... .529
Daytime Running ...................... .199
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .................201
Exterior ............................. .104
Fog ................................ .199
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................458
Headlights ........................... .195
Headlights On Reminder ..................199
Headlights On With Wipers ................196
Headlight Switch ...................... .195
High Beam ........................... .202
High Beam Indicator .....................303
High Beam/Low Beam Select ...............202
Illuminated Entry ........................21
Instrument Cluster ..................... .195
Intensity Control ....................... .204
Interior ............................. .204
License ............................. .532Lights On Reminder
.....................199
Low Fuel ............................ .318
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........306
Map Reading ......................... .202
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ...........206
Passing ............................. .202
Reading ............................. .202
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .312
Security Alarm ........................ .309
Service .............................. .528
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . .306
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............304
Traction Control ....................... .410
Turn Signal .......................... .104
Vanity Mirror ..........................116
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ......303
Loading Vehicle ......................... .453
Capacities ........................... .455
T

ires ............................... .418
576 INDEX

Tire Safety Information.....................412
To Open Hood .......................... .193
Towing ............................... .455
Behind a Motorhome .....................455
Recreational .......................... .455
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome ...........455
Traction ............................... .392
Traction Control ......................... .402
Trailer Towing .......................... .455
Transmission Automatic ........................... .377
Fluid ............................... .508
Maintenance .......................... .508
Shifting ............................. .377
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry). . .24
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . . .21
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) .........21
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .431
Trip Odometer .......................... .303Trunk Lid (Deck Lid)
.......................43
Trunk Release, Emergency ....................44
Trunk Release Remote Control .................43
Turn Signals ............................ .201
UCI Connector .......................... .351
Uconnect® Advanced Phone Connectivity ..............152
Customer Programmable Features ...........344
Operation ............................ .130
Phone Call Features .....................142
Phone Features ........................ .147
Screen Activated Features .................332
Things You Should Know About Your
Uconnect® Phone ...................... .153
Uconnect® Settings .......................23
Uconnect® Phone ........................ .127
Uconnect® Settings .........................22
Customer Programmable Features ............34
584 INDEX