2014 CHRYSLER 300 SRT Owners Manual

WARNING!
The weight and position of cargo and passengers can
change the vehicle center of gravity and vehicle
handling. To avoid loss of control resulting in per-
sonal injury, follow these guidelines for loading your
vehicle:
•Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor. Put
heavier objects as low and as far forward as pos-
sible.
• Place as much cargo as possible in front of the rear
axle. Too much weight or improperly placed weight
over or behind the rear axle can cause the rear of
the vehicle to sway.
• Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of
the seatback. This could impair visibility or be-
come a dangerous projectile in a sudden stop or
collision.
CARGO AREA FEATURES
Trunk Mat — If Equipped
A trunk mat covers the bottom of the cargo area. The
trunk mat is used to protect the interior of the trunk from
mud, snow, and debris.
Grocery Bag Hooks
The rear cargo area is equipped with grocery bag hooks,
located on either side of the rear cargo area.
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CAUTION!
Do not exceed the maximum weight limit 50 lbs
(22 kg) of the grocery bag hook. Damage may occur to
hook and mounting surface.
Cargo Net
The rear cargo area is equipped with a cargo net.
Grocery Bag Hooks
Rear Cargo Net
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REAR WINDOW FEATURES
Rear Window Defroster
The rear window defroster button is located on
the climate control. Press this button to turn on the
rear window defroster and the heated outside mirrors (if
equipped). An indicator in the button will illuminate
when the rear window defroster is on. The rear window
defroster automatically turns off after approximately 10
minutes. For an additional five minutes of operation,
press the button a second time.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to
the heating elements:
• Use care when washing the inside of the rear
window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on
the interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth
and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to the
heating elements. Labels can be peeled off after
soaking with warm water.
• Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abrasive
window cleaners on the interior surface of the
window.
• Keep all objects a safe distance from the window.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ..........301
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .................302
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS .....303
 ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION
CENTER (EVIC) ...................... .313
▫ Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays .......................... .315
▫ EVIC White Telltales ...................317
▫ EVIC Amber Telltales ...................318
▫ EVIC Red Telltales .....................319 ▫
Gear Shift Indicator (GSI) — If Equipped .....321
▫ Oil Change Required ..................323
▫ Fuel Economy ....................... .324
▫ ACC/Cruise Control — If Equipped ........326
▫ Vehicle Speed ....................... .326
▫ Trip Info .......................... .327
▫ TirePSI............................ .328
▫ SRT .............................. .328
▫ Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features) . .331
▫ Messages # ......................... .332
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▫Turn Menu OFF ...................... .332
 Uconnect® SETTINGS ...................332
▫ Hard-Keys ......................... .332
▫ Soft-Keys .......................... .332
▫ Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect®
8.4 Settings ........................ .332
▫ SRT Performance Features ...............347
 SETTING THE ANALOG CLOCK ...........351
 iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL ..............351
 HARMAN KARDON® Logic7® HIGH
PERFORMANCE MULTICHANNEL SURROUND
SOUND SYSTEM WITH DRIVER-SELECTABLE
SURROUND (DSS) — IF EQUIPPED .........352
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS ......352
▫ Radio Operation ..................... .353
▫ CD Player .......................... .354
 CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE ...........354
 RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES . .355
 CLIMATE CONTROLS ...................355
▫ General Overview .....................355
▫ Climate Control Functions ...............361
▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......362
▫ Operating Tips ...................... .364
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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
1 — Air Outlet8 — Uconnect® System Hard Controls 15 — Dimmer Controls
2 — Instrument Cluster 9 — SD Memory Card Slot16 — Hood Release
3 — Hazard Switch 10 — Power Outlet17 — Headlight Switch
4 — Uconnect® System 11 — CD/DVD Slot18 — Analog Clock
5 — Climate Control Hard Controls 12 — Storage Compartment 19 — Paddle Shifters
6 — Glove Compartment 13 — Engine Start/Stop Button
7 — ESC Off Switch 14 — Trunk Release Button
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
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