2014 CHRYSLER 300 steering

Voice Text Reply
• Uconnect® Phone can read or send new text messages on your mobile phone.
• Your mobile phone must support Voice Text Reply over Bluetooth® to use this feature. If theUconnect® Phone determines your mobile phone is not compatible with Voice Text Reply
messaging over Bluetooth®, the “Messaging” button will be greyed out and the feature will not
be available for use.
NOTE:
•
For mobile phone compatibility and pairing instructions, please visit www.UconnectPhone.com
• Uconnect® Phone Voice Text Reply is only available when the vehicle is not moving.
WARNING!
• Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions following applicable laws regarding phone use. Your attention should be focused on safely operating
the vehicle. Failure to do so may result in a collision causing you and others to be severely
injured or killed.
• In an emergency, to use Uconnect® Phone, your mobile phone must be:
• turned on,
• paired to Uconnect® Phone,
• and have network coverage.
Uconnect® VOICE COMMAND (8.4 & 8.4N ONLY)
• If the Uconnect® Voice Commandbutton exists on your steering wheel, then you
have the Voice Command feature.
• The Voice Command feature lets you keep your hands on the steering wheel, and your eyes on the road.
• When you press the Voice Command button
located on the radio faceplate or
steering wheel, you will hear a beep. The beep is your signal to give a command. If you do not
know what commands to say, you can say "help" and the system will provide options to you.
If you ever wish to interrupt the system while it lists options, press the Voice Command button
, listen for the BEEP, and say your command.
• You can “chain” commands together for faster results. Say “Play the artist Scott Joplin”, for example.
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ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION
CENTER (EVIC)
The EVIC features a driver interactive display that is located in the instrument cluster. Pressing
the controls on the left side of the steering wheel allows the driver to select vehicle information
and Personal Settings. For additional information, refer to “Programmable Features” located in
this guide.
• Press and release the UP
button to
scroll upward through the main menus
(Fuel Economy, Vehicle Info, Tire PSI,
Cruise, Messages, Trip Info, Vehicle Speed
and Turn Menu Off ) and sub menus.
• Press and release the DOWN
button
to scroll downward through the main menus
and sub menus.
• Press and release the SELECT
button
for access to main menus, sub menus or to
select a personal setting in the setup menu.
Press and hold the SELECT button for two seconds to reset features.
• Press the BACK button to scroll back to a previous menu or sub menu.
Compass Calibration
• This compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the need to set the compass manually. When the vehicle is new, the compass may appear erratic and the EVIC will display “CAL” until the
compass is calibrated.
• You may also calibrate the compass by completing one or more 360 degree turns (in an area free from large metal or metallic objects) until the “CAL” message displayed in the EVIC turns
off. The compass will now function normally.
ECO
The ECO message will appear in your EVIC display whenever you are driving in a fuel efficient
manner.
This feature allows you to monitor when you are driving in a fuel efficient manner, and it can be
used to modify driving habits in order to increase fuel economy.
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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.
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ELECTRONIC CONTROL DAMPING SYSTEM
• This vehicle may be equipped with an electronic controlled damping system. This systemreduces body roll and pitch in many driving situations including cornering, acceleration and
braking. There are three modes of operation:
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 performance
handling and is intended for spirited driving.
• When SPORT mode is enabled, a flag willlight 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
normal DRIVE or AutoStick® mode.
• If AutoStick® (console shifter or paddle shifters) 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 red-
line.
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Uconnect® SRT Performance Features
• To access the SRT Performance Features, touch the “SRT & More” soft-key then touch the“SRT Performance” 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 includes the following menus:
• Home • Gauges 2
• Timers • Engine
• G–Force • Handling
• Gauges 1 • Options
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 the
brake 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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Engine
When selected, this screen displays miles per hour (mph), horsepower (hp), torque (ft/lb), oil
pressure (psi) and gear selector values.
Handling
When selected, this screen displays peak g-force, instantaneous g-force, steering and yaw angles.
Options
When selected, this screen allows you to choose a standard or custom display for your SRT home
page.
WARNING!
Measurement of vehicle statistics with the Performance Features is intended for off-highway
or off-road use only and should not be done on any public roadways. It is recommended that
these features be used in a controlled environment and within the limits of the law. The
capabilities of the vehicle as measured by the performance pages must never be exploited in
a reckless or dangerous manner, which can jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of others.
Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents.
SUMMER/THREE-SEASON TIRES
• This vehicle may be equipped with wheels and tires to enhance traction in both wet and dryconditions.
• Summer tires are not intended to be driven in snow or on ice.
• Summer tires have significantly reduced grip in temperatures below 50°F (10°C)
• Use summer tires only in sets of four.
NOTE:
Summer tires will not contain the all season designation or mountain/snowflake symbol on the
sidewall of the tire.
WARNING!
Do not use summer tires in snow/ice conditions. You could lose control, resulting in severe
injury or death. Driving too fast for conditions also creates the possibility of loss of vehicle
control.
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FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved using a rocking motion.
Turn the steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the front wheels. Then, shift back
and forth between REVERSE and DRIVE, while gently pressing the accelerator. Use the least
amount of accelerator pedal pressure that will maintain the rocking motion, without spinning the
wheels or racing the engine.
NOTE:
Press the “ESC Off ” switch, to place the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system in “Partial
Off ” mode, before rocking the vehicle. Once the vehicle has been freed, press the “ESC Off ”
switch again to restore "ESC On" mode.
CAUTION!
• When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting between REVERSE and DRIVE, do not spinthe wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage may result.
• Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transmission overheating
and failure. It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h)
while in gear (no transmission shifting occurring).
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive wheel speeds may cause
tire damage or failure. A tire could explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehicle's
wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) when you are stuck. Do not let anyone near a spinning
wheel, no matter what the speed.
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ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or
Genuine Part Capacities
Automatic Transmission – 8 Speed Transmission Use only MOPAR® ZF
8&9 Speed ATF™ Automatic
Transmission Fluid or equiva-
lent. Failure to use the correct fluid may affect the function or performance of your transmission. —
Automatic Transmission – 5 Speed Transmission Use only ATF+4® Automatic
Transmission Fluid. Failure to use ATF+4® fluid may affect
the function or performance of your transmission. We recom-
mend MOPAR® ATF+4® fluid. —
Transfer Case We recommend you use
MOPAR® BorgWarner 44–40 Transfer Case. —
Axle Front We recommend you use API
GL-5 SAE 75W90 Synthetic Gear Lubricant. —
Axle Rear We recommend you use API
GL-5 SAE 75W140 Synthetic Gear Lubricant. —
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use
MOPAR® DOT 3 and
SAE J1703. If DOT 3 is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. —
Power Steering Reservoir We recommend you use
MOPAR® Hydraulic Fluid or
equivalent meeting MS-11655, such as Fuchs EG ZH 3044 or Pentosin CHF 11s. —
Fuel Selection – 3.6L Engine 87 Octane19 Gallons (72 Liters)
(Approximate)
Fuel Selection – 5.7L Engine 87 Octane Acceptable.
89 Octane Recommended. 19 Gallons (72 Liters)
(Approximate)
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