2015 CHRYSLER 300 Owners Manual

NOTE:It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
WARNING!
Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could
seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and
may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or
death.
VIN Location
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CONTENTS
!A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS.............11
▫Keyless Push Button Ignition..............11
▫Key Fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
▫Ignition Or Accessory On Message..........13
!SENTRY KEY®.........................14
▫Replacement Keys.....................16
▫Customer Key Programming..............16
▫General Information....................16
!VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED . . .17
▫Rearming Of The System.................17
▫To Arm The System....................17
▫To Disarm The System...................18
▫Security System Manual Override...........19
!ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED......19
!REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)...........19
▫To Unlock The Doors...................20
▫To Lock The Doors.....................21
▫To Unlatch The Trunk...................21
▫Using The Panic Alarm..................22
▫Programming Additional Transmitters.......22
▫Transmitter Battery Replacement...........22
▫General Information....................24
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!REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED . .24
▫How To Use Remote Start................25
!DOOR LOCKS.........................27
▫Manual Door Locks.....................27
▫Power Door Locks.....................29
▫Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear
Doors..............................31
!KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™.................32
!WINDOWS...........................37
▫Power Windows.......................37
▫Wind Buffeting.......................40
!TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE.............40
!TRUNK SAFETY WARNING................41
▫Trunk Emergency Release................42
!OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS..........42
▫Important Safety Precautions..............42
▫Seat Belt Systems......................44
▫Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)........55
▫Child Restraints.......................71
▫Transporting Pets......................93
!ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS....93
!SAFETY TIPS..........................94
▫Transporting Passengers..................94
▫Exhaust Gas.........................95
▫Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle.............................96
▫Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle..........................98
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A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system
consists of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter and a Keyless Push Button Ignition.
Keyless Push Button Ignition
This feature allows the driver to operate the ignition with
the push of a button as long as the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter is in the passenger compartment.
The Keyless Push Button Ignition has four operating
positions, three of which are labeled and will illuminate
when in position. The three positions are: OFF, ACC, and
ON/RUN. The fourth position is START. During start,
ON/RUN will illuminate.
NOTE:In case the ignition does not change with the
push of a button, the RKE transmitter (Key Fob) may
have a low or dead battery. In this situation, a back up
method can be used to operate the ignition switch. Put
the nose side (side opposite of the emergency key) of the
Key Fob against the Engine START/STOP button and
push to operate the ignition.
Keyless Push Button Ignition1—OFF2—ACC(ACCESSORY)3—ON/RUN
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Key Fob
The Key Fob also contains the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter and an emergency key, which stores in
the rear of the Key Fob.
The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle
should the battery in the vehicle or the Key Fob go dead.
The emergency key is also for locking/unlocking the
glove compartment. You can keep the emergency key
with you when valet parking.
To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch
on the back of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb
and then pull the key out with your other hand.Mechanical Latch On The Back Of The Key Fob
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NOTE:You can insert the double-sided emergency key
into the lock cylinders with either side up.
Ignition Or Accessory On Message
Opening the driver’s door when the ignition is in ACC or
ON (engine not running), a chime will sound to remind
you to cycle the ignition to OFF. In addition to the chime,
the ignition or accessory on message will display in the
cluster.
NOTE:With the Uconnect® system, the power window
switches, radio, power sunroof (if equipped), and power
outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the
ignition is placed in the OFF position. Opening either
front door will cancel this feature. The time for this
feature is programmable. Refer to “Uconnect® Settings”
in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further
information.
Emergency Key Removal
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WARNING!
•When leaving the vehicle, always remove the Key
Fob from the vehicle and lock your vehicle.
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.
•Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or
others could be seriously or fatally injured. Chil-
dren should be warned not to touch the parking
brake, brake pedal or the gear selector.
•Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or
in a location accessible to children, and do not
leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ in the ACC or ON/RUN
mode. A child could operate power windows, other
controls, or move the vehicle.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always
remove the Key Fob from vehicle, place the ignition
in the OFF and lock all doors when leaving the
vehicle unattended.
SENTRY KEY®
The Sentry Key® Immobilizer system prevents unauthor-
ized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The
system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation
is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked
or unlocked.
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