2015 CHRYSLER 300 warning

VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADAWith respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name FCAUS LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name FCACanada Inc. used in substitution therefore.DRIVING AND ALCOHOLDrunken driving is one of the most frequent causes ofaccidents.Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with bloodalcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you aredrinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public trans-portation.
WARNING!
Driving after drinking can lead to an accident.Your perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes areslower, and your judgment is impaired when youhave been drinking. Never drink and then drive.
This manual illustrates and describes the operation offeatures and equipment that are either standard or op-tional on this vehicle. This manual may also include adescription of features and equipment that are no longeravailable or were not ordered on this vehicle. Pleasedisregard any features and equipment described in thismanual that are not on this vehicle.FCA US LLC reserves the right to make changes in designand specifications, and/or make additions to or improve-ments to its products without imposing any obligationupon itself to install them on products previously manu-factured.Copyright © 2015 FCA US LLC

INTRODUCTION
CONTENTS
!INTRODUCTION........................4
!HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL..............4
!WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS..............6
!VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER........6
!VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS....7
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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
This Owner ’s Manual containsWARNINGSagainst
operating procedures that could result in a collision or
bodily injury. It also containsCAUTIONSagainst proce-
dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you
do not read this entire Owner ’s Manual, you may miss
important information. Observe all Warnings and Cau-
tions.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is on the left
front corner of the instrument panel. The VIN is visible
from outside of the vehicle through the windshield. This
number also appears on the Automobile Information
Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle, the
vehicle registration, and the title.
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is also located
on the right front strut tower inside the engine compart-
ment.
VIN Location
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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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INTRODUCTION 7

!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
10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

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.
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

NOTE:
•The vehicle must be equipped with an automatic
transmission to be equipped with Remote Start.
•Obstructions between the vehicle and RKE transmitter
may reduce this range.
How To Use Remote Start
All of the following conditions must be met before the
engine will remote start:
•Vehicle in PARK
•Doors closed
•Hood closed
•Trunk closed
•Hazard switch off
•Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pushed)
•Battery at an acceptable charge level
•RKE panic button not pushed
•System not disabled from previous remote start event
•Vehicle security alarm not active
•Ignition in OFF position
WARNING!
•Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or
confined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Mon-
oxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon
Monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious in-
jury or death when inhaled.
•Keep Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters
away from children. Operation of the Remote Start
System, windows, door locks or other controls
could cause serious injury or death.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 25

If the door lock knob is down when you shut the door,
the door will lock. Therefore, make sure the Key Fob is
not inside the vehicle before closing the door.
WARNING!
•For personal security and safety in the event of a
collision, lock the vehicle doors before you drive as
well as when you park and leave the vehicle.
•When leaving the vehicle, always make sure the
keyless ignition node is in the “OFF” mode, re-
move 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. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal
or the gear selector.
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Door Lock Knob
28 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE