2014 CHRYSLER 300 SRT warning light

- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Indicator Light
• This light informs you of a problem with the system.
• If a problem is detected, the light will come on while the engine is running. Cycle the ignitionwhen the vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever is placed in the PARK position; the
light should turn off.
• If the light remains lit with the engine running, your vehicle will usually be drivable; however, see an authorized dealer immediately. If the light is flashing when the engine is running,
immediate service is required and you may experience reduced performance, an elevated/
rough idle or engine stall and your vehicle may require towing.
- Air Bag Warning Light
• If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the vehicle servicedby an authorized dealer immediately.
SERVICE AWD SYSTEM Message
• If the SERVICE AWD SYSTEM warning message appears after engine start up, or duringdriving, it means the AWD system is not functioning properly. We recommend you do not
operate the vehicle. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
– Sport Shifting
• This light will illuminate when SPORT MODEis selected. This mode provides performance
based transmission shifting depending on the driver requested throttle position.
– Sport Suspension Indicator
• The light will illuminate when SPORTorTrack MODE is selected. This mode provides
performance based tuning with improved handling through an electronic controlled damping
system.
Oil Change Indicator
Message
• If an “oil change” message (shown as Oil Change Due) appears and a single chime sounds, it is time for your next required oil change.
Resetting The Light After Servicing
Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go™
• Without pressing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE START/STOP button and cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position (Do not start the engine.)
• Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within 10 seconds.
• Without pressing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE START/STOP button once to return the ignition to the OFF/LOCK position.
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7. Mount the spare tire.
NOTE:• For vehicles so equipped, do not attemptto install a center cap or wheel cover on
the compact spare.
• Refer to “Compact Spare Tire” and to “Limited-Use Spare” under “Tires —
General Information” in “Starting and
Operating” in the Owner's Manual on
the DVD for additional warnings, cau-
tions, and information about the spare
tire, its use, and operation.
8. Install the lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the lug nut toward the wheel. Lightly
tighten the lug nuts.
9. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.
10. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle for increased leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until each nut has been tightened
twice. The correct tightness of each lug nut is 130 ft-lb. (176 N·m). If in doubt about the
correct tightness, have them checked with a torque wrench by your authorized dealer or at a
service station.
11. Stow the jack, tools and flat tire. Make sure the base of the jack faces the front of the vehicle before tightening down the fastener.
Road Tire Installation
1. Mount the road tire on the axle.
2. Install the remaining lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the nut toward the wheel. Lightlytighten the lug nuts.
3. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.
4. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle for increased leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until each nut has been tightened
twice. The correct tightness of each lug nut is 130 ft-lbs (176 N·m). If in doubt about the
correct tightness, have them checked with a torque wrench by your authorized dealer or
service station.
5. After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut torque with a torque wrench to ensure that all lug nuts are properly seated against the wheel.
CAUTION!
Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated in the
Jacking Instructions for this vehicle.
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OPENING THE HOOD
•Pull the hood release lever located on the
instrument panel, below the headlight switch.
• Raise the hood and locate the safety catch lever, in the middle of the hood opening.
• Push the safety catch lever to the left while lifting the hood at the same time.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it
could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision. Failure to follow this warning
could result in serious injury or death.
FUEL DOOR RELEASE
• The fuel door release button is located inthe driver's door map pocket.
• Push the button once and release to open the fuel door.
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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)(Cruise Control) ............29
Adjustable Pedals .............23
Airbag...................14
AirbagLight................75
Alarm (Security Alarm) ...........13
Anti-Lock Warning Light ..........74
Arming System (Security Alarm) ......13
Assistance Towing .............72
Audio Settings ...............43
Automatic Headlights ...........27
Automatic High Beams ..........27
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC). . .35
Automatic Transmission Autostick ...............67
Fluid Type ............. .100
Autostick .................67
Axle Fluid ................100
Belts, Seat .................14
Blind Spot Monitoring ...........36
Brake Fluid ................100
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle. . .25
Bulb Replacement ............ .118
Calibration, Compass ...........60
Change Oil Indicator ...........75
Changing A Flat Tire ...........76
Charging System Light ..........74
Child Restraint ...............15
Child Seat .................16
Clock ...................47
Compass Calibration ...........60
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ..........100
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ......28
Cruise Light ................28
Cupholders
Heated/Cooled (Beverage Holder). . .22
Customer Assistance ...........119
Customer Programmable Features . . .61, 70
Defects, Reporting ............120
Dimmer Control ..............27
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .........27
Disarming, Security System ........13
Door Locks .................8 ECO ...................60
Electronics
Your Vehicle's Sound System ....40,41
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ............28
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .....72
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator ................74
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light .............75
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)...............60, 61
Emergency, In Case of Brake Warning Light ..........74
Jacking ................76
Overheating ..............76
Emergency Key ...............9
Engine Break-In Recommendations ......25
Compartment .............97
Oil Selection ............ .100
Overheating ..............76
Starting ................12
Stopping ................12
Temperature Warning Light ......73
EventDataRecorder............93
Exterior Lights ............. .118
Flat Tire Changing .............76
Fluid Capacities .............100
Fluids ...................100
FogLights.................27
Folding Rear Seat .............21
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..........93
Front Heated Seats .............21
Fuel Filler Door Emergency Release ....96
Filler Door (Gas Cap) .........95
Specifications ............100
Fuse................... .112
Fuses .................. .112
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ....62
Headlights Automatic ...............27
Dimmer Switch ............27
HighBeam ..............27
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Heated Mirrors..............36
Heated Seats ................21
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch .................27
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) ....62
Hood Release ...............95
Identifying Your Radio ...........42
Instrument Cluster Indicators ................7
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights .....6
Interior and Instrument Lights ........5
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ....26
Introduction .................2
Jacking Instructions ............79
Jack Location ...............76
Jack Operation ..............79
Jump Starting ...............88
KeyFob...................8
Keyless Enter-N-Go ............10
Lock/Unlock ..............10
Starting/Stopping ...........12
Lane Change Assist ............26
Lap/Shoulder Belts .............14
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) ............15, 16, 17
Lights Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) . . .72
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description) ..............6
Locks Door ..................8
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH)................16
Maintenance Record .........107, 111
Maintenance Schedule ......103,108,110
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) ............74
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column . . .24
Memory Seat ...............19
Mirrors Heated ................36 MOPAR® Accessories
...........121
Navigation Voice Commands .......59
Navigation Voice Prompt Volume .....58
New Vehicle Break-In Period ........25
Oil Change Indicator ...........75
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ........75
Oil, Engine Capacity .............. .100
Oil Pressure Light .............74
Outlet Power .................64
Overheating, Engine ............76
Panic Alarm .................8
Pedals, Adjustable .............23
Placard, Tire and Loading Information . . .117
Power Glass Sunroof .............37
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet). . .64
Seats ..................18
Steering ...............100
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column . . .24
Preparation for Jacking ..........78
Programmable Electronic Features . . .61, 69
Radio ...................44
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ........26
RearCrossPath..............36
Rear Heated Seats .............22
Rear Seat, Folding .............21
Recreational Towing ............66
Remote Control Trunk Release ..............8
Remote Starting System ..........10
Replacement Bulbs ............118
Reporting Safety Defects .........120
Schedule, Maintenance .......103,108
Seat Belts .................14
Seats ....................18
Adjustment ..............20
Heated .................21
Lumbar Support ............19
Power .................18
Setting the Clock .............47
Shift Lever Override ............90
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
GETTING STARTED
• How do I install my LATCH Equipped Child Seat? pg. 16
• How do I program my Front Seat Memory? pg. 19
ELECTRONICS
• How do I know which radio I have? pg. 44
• How do I select the AUX music source? pg. 48
• How do I set the clock on my radio? pg. 42
• How do I use the Navigation feature? pg. 48
• How do I pair my cell phone via Bluetooth® with the Uconnect® Hands-Free Voice ActivationSystem? pg. 54
• How do I hear the audio from my iPod® through the USB port using the radio? pg. 48
• How do I configure my Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®)? pg. 62
UTILITY
• How do I know how much I can tow with my Chrysler 300? pg. 66
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
• What do I do if my TPMS warning light is blinking? pg. 72
• How do I change a flat tire? pg. 76
• How do I Jump-Start my vehicle? pg. 88
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
• Where is my Fuse Block located? pg. 112
• What type of oil do I use? pg. 100
• How often should I change my engine’s oil? pg. 103
• What should my tire pressure be set at? pg. 117
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