2015 CHRYSLER 300 tow

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM FCA US LLC . . . . . . . 2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT...............4INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...........6
GETTING STARTED
KEY FOB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8REMOTE START...............10KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™..........10VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM . .......14SEAT BELT SYSTEMS.............14SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)—AIRBAGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15CHILD RESTRAINTS.............18HEAD RESTRAINTS..............22FRONT SEATS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24REAR SEAT...................27HEATED SEATS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27HEATED AND COOLED CUPHOLDERS...28ADJUSTABLE PEDALS............29TILT/TELESCOPING STEERINGCOLUMN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
ENGINE BREAK-INRECOMMENDATIONS............31TURN SIGNAL/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH BEAMLEVER.....................32HEADLIGHT SWITCH............33ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL.....35ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) . . . 37LANESENSE..................42PA R K V I E W ® R E A R B AC K- U P C A M E R A . . 4 2EIGHT-SPEED AUTOMATICTRANSMISSION................43AUTOSTICK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS(ATC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46BLIND SPOT MONITORING........48POWER SUNROOF..............49WIND BUFFETING..............51
ELECTRONICS
YO U R V E H I C L E ' S S O U N D SYS T E M....52IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO........54Uconnect® ACCESS..............55Uconnect® 8.4A.................71Uconnect® 8.4AN...............94Uconnect® PHONE ..............109STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS...118SETTING THE ANALOG CLOCK.....118DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY (DID). . 119PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES.......120UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER(HomeLink®)..................121
POWER OUTLETS.............123
UTILITY
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUMTRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS).......124RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHINDMOTORHOME, ETC.)...........125
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE..........126INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNINGLIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICATORLIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS......132JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING.....132BATTERY LOCATION............139JUMP-STARTING..............139MANUAL PARK RELEASE..........141TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE.....142FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE.......143EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR).....144
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
OPENING THE HOOD . . .........145ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L.....146ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L.....148FLUID CAPACITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINEPA RTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 5 0MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES . . . . . . 152MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE . . .....152FUSES.....................157TIRE PRESSURES...............161SPARE TIRES — IF EQUIPPED . . . . . . . 162FUEL DOOR RELEASE ...........164WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE.....165REPLACEMENT BULBS...........166
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
FCA US LLC CUSTOMER CENTER . . . . 167FCA CANADA INC. CUSTOMERCENTER...................167PUBLICATIONS ORDERING........167ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARINGIMPAIRED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THEUNITED STATES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
MOPAR® ACCESSORIES
AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BYMOPAR® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS....170
INDEX................... 171
TA B L E O F CO N T E N TS

WARNING!
• Side Air Bags need room to inflate. Do not lean against the door or window. Sit upright inthe center of the seat.
•BeingtooclosetotheSideAirBagsduringdeploymentcouldcauseyoutobeseverelyinjured or killed.
•RelyingontheSideAirBagsalonecouldleadtomoresevereinjuriesinacollision.TheSide Air Bags work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some collisions, Side AirBags won’t deploy at all. Always wear your seat belt even though you have Side Air Bags.
•ThisvehicleisequippedwithleftandrightSupplementalSideAirBagInflatableCurtains(SABICs). Do not stack luggage or other cargo up high enough to block the deploymentof the SABICs. The trim covering above the side windows where the SABIC and itsdeployment path are located should remain free from any obstructions.
•ThisvehicleisequippedwithSABICs.InorderfortheSABICstoworkasintended,donotinstall any accessory items in your vehicle which could alter the roof. Do not add anaftermarket sunroof to your vehicle. Do not add roof racks that require permanentattachments (bolts or screws) for installation on the vehicle roof. Do not drill into the roofof the vehicle for any reason.
•DonotuseaccessoryseatcoversorplaceobjectsbetweenyouandtheSideAirBags;theperformance could be adversely affected and/or objects could be pushed into you,causing serious injury.
CHILD RESTRAINTS
Children 12 years or younger should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, if available. According
to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats rather than in the
front.
Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces require that small children ride in
proper restraint systems. This is the law, and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it.
NOTE:
• For additional information, refer to www.seatcheck.org or call 1–866–SEATCHECK
(1–866–732–8243).
• Canadian residents, should refer to Transport Canada’s website for additional information:
http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/roadsafety/safedrivers-childsafety-index-53.htm
LATCH — Lower Anchors For CHildren
•YourvehicleisequippedwiththechildrestraintanchoragesystemcalledLATCH,which
stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren.
•Allrearseatingpositionshaveloweranchorsandtoptetheranchors.
LATCH System Weight Limit
Yo u m a y u s e t h e L A T C H a n c h o r a g e s y s t e m u n t i l t h e c o m b i n e d w e i g h t o f t h e c h i l d a n d t h e c h i l d
restraint is 65 lbs (29.5 kg). Use the seat belt and tether anchor instead of the LATCH system
once the combined weight is more than 65 lbs (29.5 kg).
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Reactive Head Restraints — Front Seats
The front driver and passenger seats are equipped with Reactive Head Restraints (RHR). In theevent of a rear impact the RHRs will automatically extend forward minimizing the gap betweenthe back of the occupants head and the RHR.
The RHRs will automatically return to their normal position following a rear impact. If the RHRsdo not return to their normal position see your authorized dealer immediately.
To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head restraint. To lower the head restraint, push the
adjustment button located at the base of the head restraint and push downward on the head
restraint.
NOTE:
To r e m o v e t h e h e a d r e s t r a i n t , r a i s e i t a s f a r a s i t c a n g o t h e n p u s h t h e r e l e a s e b u t t o n a n d t h e
adjustment button at the base of each post while pulling the head restraint up. To reinstall the
head restraint, put the head restraint posts into the holes and push downward. Then adjust the
head restraint to the appropriate height.
WARNING!
• A loose head restraint thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could cause serious injury
or death to occupants of the vehicle. Always securely stow removed head restraints in a
location outside the occupant compartment.
•ALLtheheadrestraintsMUSTbereinstalledinthevehicletoproperlyprotectthe
occupants. Follow the re-installation instructions above prior to operating the vehicle or
occupying a seat.
•DonotplaceitemsoverthetopoftheReactiveHeadRestraint,suchascoats,seatcovers
or portable DVD players. These items may interfere with the operation of the Reactive
Head Restraint in the event of a collision and could result in serious injury or death.
Rear Head Restraints
The center head restraint has two adjustable positions, up or down. When the center seat is being
occupied the head restraint should be in the raised position. When there are no occupants in the
center seat the head restraint can be lowered for maximum visibility for the driver.
To raise the head restraint, pull upward on the head restraint. To lower the head restraint, push the
adjustment button located at the base of the head restraint and push downward on the head
restraint.
NOTE:
•Theheadrestraintshouldonlyberemovedbyqualifiedtechnicians,forservicepurposesonly.
If the center rear head restraints requires removal, see your authorized dealer.
•Theoutboardheadrestraintsarenotadjustable.
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WARNING!
•Whenthe“Hot”symbolisselected,avoidcontactwiththeheatedportionofthecup-
holder in order to avoid burns.
•Personswhoareunabletofeelpaintotheskinbecauseofadvancedage,chronicillness,
diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or other physical condi-
tions must exercise care when using the heated cup holders. It may cause burns even at low
temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time.
• Keep the cupholders free of debris such as anything that insulates against heat, for this
may cause the cup holders to overheat. Coming in contact with overheated cup holders
could cause serious burns due to the increased surface temperature.
ADJUSTABLE PEDALS
The adjustable pedal switch is located on the front side of the driver’s seat cushion side shield.
•Pushtheswitchforwardtomovethepedals
forward (toward the front of the vehicle).
•Pushtheswitchrearwardtomovethepedals
rearward (toward the driver).
NOTE:
The pedals cannot be adjusted when the ve-
hicle is in REVERSE or when the Electronic
Speed Control is set.
CAUTION!
Do not place any article under the adjustable pedals or impede its ability to move, as it may
cause damage to the pedal controls. Pedal travel may become limited if movement is stopped
by an obstruction in the adjustable pedal's path.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the pedals while the vehicle is moving. You could lose control and have a
collision. Always adjust the pedals while the vehicle is parked.
Adjustable Pedals Switch
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TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
The tilt/telescoping lever is located below the
steering wheel at the end of the steering col-
umn.
• To unlock the steering column, push the
lever downward (toward the floor).
•Totiltthesteeringcolumn,movethesteer-
ing wheel upward or downward as desired.
• To lengthen or shorten the steering column,
pull the steering wheel outward or push it
inward as desired.
• To lock the steering column in position, push
the lever upward until fully engaged.
Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
The power tilt/telescoping steering control is
located below the turn signal/wiper/washer/
high beam lever on the steering column.
•Totiltthesteeringcolumn,movethepower
tilt/telescoping control up or down as de-
sired.
• To lengthen or shorten the steering column,
pull the control toward you or push the con-
trol away from you as desired.
WARNING!
• Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. The tilt/telescoping adjustment must be
locked while driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving or driving without the
tilt/telescoping adjustment locked could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
Failure to follow this warning may result in you and others being severely injured or killed.•Movingthesteeringcolumnwhilethevehicleismovingisdangerous.Withoutastable
steering column, you could lose control of the vehicle and have a collision. Adjust the
column only while the vehicle is stopped.
Ti l t / Te l e s c o p i n g Le v e r
Power Tilt/Telescoping Control
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Rain Sensing Wipers
This feature senses moisture on the vehicle's windshield and automatically activates the wipers
for the driver when the switch is in the intermittent position. Rotate the end of the lever to one of
four settings to activate this feature and adjust sensitivity.
Rain Sensing can be turned on and off using the Uconnect® System, refer to the Owner's Manual
on the DVD for further details.
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 the
instrument panel to the left of the steering
wheel, to the first detent from the off posi-
tion for parking lightand to the sec-
ond detent for headlight.
•Withtheparkinglightsorlowbeamhead-
lights on, push the headlight switch for fog
lights. Pushing 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.
•WhensettoAUTO,thesystemautomati-
cally turns the headlights on or off based on
ambient light levels.
Light Control Switches
1 — Auto2 — Push For Fog Lights3 — Rotate Headlight Switch4 — Rotate Dimmer5 — Rotate Ambient Light Control
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WARNING!
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a convenience system. It is not a substitute for activedriving involvement. It is always the driver’s responsibility to be attentive of road, traffic, andweather conditions, vehicle speed, distance to the vehicle ahead; and, most importantly, brakeoperation to ensure safe operation of the vehicle under all road conditions. Your completeattention is always required while driving to maintain safe control of your vehicle. Failure tofollow these warnings can result in a collision and death or serious personal injury.The ACC system:•Doesnotreacttopedestrians,oncomingvehicles,andstationaryobjects(e.g.,astopped
vehicle in a traffic jam or a disabled vehicle).
• Cannot take street, traffic, and weather conditions into account, and may be limited upon
adverse sight distance conditions.
•Doesnotalwaysfullyrecognizecomplexdrivingconditions,whichcanresultinwrongor
missing distance warnings.
•Willbringthevehicletoacompletestopwhilefollowingatargetvehicleandholdthevehicle for 2 seconds in the stop position. If the target vehicle does not start moving withintwo seconds the ACC system will display a message that the system will release the brakesand that the brakes must be applied manually. An audible chime will sound when thebrakes are released.
Yo u s h o u l d s w i t c h o f f t h e A C C s y s t e m :
• When driving in fog, heavy rain, heavy snow, sleet, heavy traffic, and complex driving
situations (i.e., in highway construction zones).
• When entering a turn lane or highway off ramp; when driving on roads that are winding, icy,
snow-covered, slippery, or have steep uphill or downhill slopes.
• When towing a trailer up or down steep slopes.
• When circumstances do not allow safe driving at a constant speed.
The Cruise Control system has two control modes:
•AdaptiveCruiseControlmodeformaintaininganappropriatedistancebetweenvehicles.• Normal (fixed speed) electronic speed control mode for cruising at a constant presetspeed. For additional information, refer to “Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode”in this section.
Normal (fixed speed) electronic speed control will not react to preceding vehicles. Always be
aware of the mode selected.
You can change the mode by using the Cruise Control buttons. The two control modes
function differently. Always confirm which mode is selected.
FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (FCW)
The Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system provides the driver with audible warnings and
visual warnings within the Driver Information Display (DID), to warn the driver when it detects a
potential frontal collision. The warnings are intended to provide the driver with enough time to
react, avoid or mitigate the potential collision.
NOTE:
FCW monitors the information from the forward looking sensors as well as the Electronic Brake
Controller (EBC ), to calculate the probability of a forward collision. When the system determines
that a forward collision is probable, the driver will be provided with audible and visual warnings.
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Sport Mode — If Equipped
Yo u r v e h i c l e i s e q u i p p e d w i t h a S p o r t M o d e
feature. This mode is a configuration set up for
typical enthusiast driving. The engine, trans-
mission and steering systems are all set to their
SPORT settings. Sport Mode will provide im-
proved throttle response and modified shifting
for an enhanced driving experience, as well the
greatest amount of steering feel. This mode
may be activated and deactivated by pushing
the Sport button on the instrument panel
switch bank.
AUTOSTICK
AutoStick is a driver-interactive transmission feature providing manual shift control, giving you
more control of the vehicle. AutoStick allows you to maximize engine braking, eliminate unde-
sirable upshifts and downshifts, 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 transmission is in DRIVE or SPORT mode, it will operate automatically, shifting
between the eight available gears. To engage AutoStick, simply tap one of the steering wheel-
mounted shift paddles (+/-) while in DRIVE or SPORT mode. In DRIVE mode, this will activate
atemporaryAutoStickmode.Thetransmissionwillrevertbacktonormaloperationafteraperiod
of time, depending on accelerator pedal activity. When the transmission gear selector is in the
SPORT position, tapping either shift paddle will activate "permanent" AutoStick mode. The
transmission will remain in AutoStick mode until the driver deliberately disables AutoStick (as
described below). Tapping (-) to enter AutoStick will downshift the transmission to the next lower
gear, while using (+) to enter AutoStick will retain the current gear. When AutoStick is active, the
current transmission gear is displayed in the instrument cluster.
In AutoStick mode, the transmission will shift up or down when (+/-) is manually selected by the
driver, 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.
• If AutoStick is engaged while in DRIVE mode, the transmission will automatically shift up
when maximum engine speed is reached. If the accelerator is fully depressed, the transmission
will downshift when possible (based on current vehicle speed and gear). Lack of accelerator
pedal activity will cause the transmission to revert to automatic operation.
Sport Mode Button
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