High Beam Operation
• Push the lever forward to activate the high beams. Pull the lever toward you for flash to pass.
NOTE:
For safe driving, turn off the high beams when oncoming traffic is present to prevent headlight
glare and as a courtesy to other motorists.
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
Automatic Headlights/Parking Lights/Headlights
• Rotate the headlight switch, located on theinstrument panel to the left of the steering
wheel, to the first detent from the off posi-
tion for parking light
and to the sec-
ond detent for headlight
.
• With the parking lights or low beam head- lights on, press the headlight switch for fog
lights. Pressing the switch a second time will
deactivate the front fog lights. Turning the
headlight switch off will also deactivate the
fog lights.
• Rotate the headlight switch to “AUTO” for AUTO headlights.
• When set to AUTO, the system automati- cally turns the headlights on or off based on
ambient light levels.
Automatic High Beams
• The Automatic High Beams system pro-vides increased forward lighting at night by
automating high beam control through the
use of a digital camera mounted on the
inside rearview mirror. This camera detects
vehicle specific light and automatically switches from high beams to low beams until the
approaching vehicle is out of view. Refer to “Programmable Features” in “Electronics” for
further details.
Instrument Panel Dimmer
• Rotate the dimmer control to the extreme bottom position to fully dim the instrument panel
lights and prevent the interior lights from illuminating when a door is opened.
• Rotate the dimmer control up to increase the brightness of the instrument panel and cupholders when the parking lights or headlights are on.
1 — Auto 4 — Rotate Dimmer
2 — Rotate Headlight
Switch 5 — Rotate Ambient
Light Control
3 — Push For Fog
Lights
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•Rotate the dimmer control up to the next detent position to fully brighten the odometer and radio
when the parking lights or headlights are on. Refer to the Uconnect® Settings in your vehicle's
Owner's Manual on the DVD or Programmable Features in this guide for display dimming.
• Rotate the dimmer control up to the last detent position to turn on the interior lighting.
Ambient Light Dimmer
• Rotate the ambient light control up or down to increase or decrease the brightness of the release handle, map pocket (if equipped), overhead and floor lighting when the parking lights
or headlights are on.
SPEED CONTROL
• The Speed Control switches are located onthe steering wheel.
Cruise ON/OFF
• Push the ON/OFF button to activate theSpeed Control.
• CRUISE READY
will appear on the
instrument cluster to indicate the Speed
Control is on.
• Push the ON/OFF button a second time to turn the system off.
SET
• With the Speed Control on, push and re-lease the SET – button to set a desired
speed.
Accel/Decel
To Increase Speed
• When the Electronic Speed Control is set, you can increase speed by pushing the RES +
button.
• The speed increment shown is dependant on the speed of U.S. (mph) or Metric (km/h) units:
U.S. Speed (mph) • Pressing the RES +button once will result in a 1 mph increase in set speed. Each subsequent
tap of the button results in an increase of 1 mph.
• If the button is continually pressed, the set speed will continue to increase until the button is released, then the new set speed will be established.
Metric Speed (km/h) • Pressing the RES +button once will result in a 2 km/h increase in set speed. Each subsequent
tap of the button results in an increase of 2 km/h.
• If the button is continually pressed, the set speed will continue to increase until the button is released, then the new set speed will be established.
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Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the scheduled
oil change. If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than your authorized dealer,
the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle Informa-
tion Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Required” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” or under
“Instrument Cluster Description/Odometer/Trip Odometer” in “Understanding Your Instrument
Panel” for further information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve
months, whichever comes first.
Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and off road
environment. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
• Check engine oil level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or damage. Rotate tires at the first sign ofirregular wear, even if it occurs before your next scheduled service.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, and power steering and fill as needed.
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
Required Maintenance Intervals.
Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following page for the required maintenance
intervals.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
• Change oil and filter
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before your next
scheduled service
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake
• Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses
• Inspect exhaust system
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions
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AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY MOPAR®
• The following highlights just some of the many Authentic Chrysler Accessories by MOPAR®featuring a fit, finish, and functionality specifically for your Chrysler 300.
• In choosing Authentic Accessories you gain far more than expressive style, premium protec- tion, or extreme entertainment, you also benefit from enhancing your vehicle with accessories
that have been thoroughly tested and factory-approved.
• For the full line of Authentic Chrysler Accessories by MOPAR®, visit your local Chrysler dealership or online at mopar.com for U.S. residents or mopar.ca for Canadian residents.
EXTERIOR:
• Fog Lights • Molded Splash Guards • Grilles
• Custom Wheels • Vehicle Cover• Graphics
INTERIOR:
• Premium Carpet Floor Mats • Illuminated Door Sill Guards • Premium Carpet Cargo Mat
• Slush Mats • Katzkin Leather Seats • Leather-Wrapped Shift
Handle
• Bright Pedal Kit
ELECTRONICS:
• Kicker® Sound System • MOPAR® Web (WiFi) • Remote Start
• Rear Park Assist • Electronic Vehicle Tracking
System (EVTS)
PERFORMANCE:
• Cold Air Intake • Cat-Back Exhaust• Strut Tower Brace
• Anti-Sway Bars • Performance Suspension
• Kicker® is a registered trademark of Stillwater Designs and Audio, Inc.
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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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