2015 CHRYSLER 300 User Guide

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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FRONT SEATS
Power Seats
The power seat switches are located on the outboard side of the front seat cushions.
The seat switch controls, forward/backward,
up/down or to recline the seat. The passenger’s
seat will move up or down, forward or rearward.
The recline switch controls the angle of the
seatback.
• Push the switch forward or rearward and the
seatback will move in either direction.
Power Lumbar
• Push the switch forward to increase the lum-
bar support. Push the switch rearward to
decrease the lumbar support.
• Pushing upward or downward on the switch
will raise and lower the position of the
support.
Power Seat Switches
1 — Seat Switch2 — Recline Switch
Power Lumbar Switch
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Memory Seat
The memory seat feature allows you to save
two different driver seating positions, driver's
outside mirror, adjustable brake and accelera-
tor pedals, power tilt and telescopic steering
column and radio station preset settings. The
memory seat buttons are located on the driv-
er's door panel.
• To set a memory position:
1. Place the ignition in the ON position.
2. Adjust all memory profile settings.
3. Push and release the S (SET) button.
4. Push and release the 1 or 2 button within five seconds.
NOTE:
Before programming your RKE transmitters you must select the “Personal Settings Linked To Key
Fob” feature through the Uconnect® system. Refer to “Uconnect® Settings ” in “Understanding
Yo u r I n s t r u m e n t P a n e l ” i n t h e O w n e r ' s M a n u a l o n t h e D V D f o r f u r t h e r d e t a i l s .
• To program a Key Fob to the memory position:
1. Place the ignition in the OFF position.
2. Select the desired memory profile 1 or 2.
3. Push and release the S (SET) button on the memory switch, then within five seconds push
and release the 1 or 2 button accordingly.
4. Push and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmitter within 10 seconds.
•Torecallthesavedpositions,push1or2onthememoryswitchorpushUNLOCKonthe
programmed RKE transmitter.
Easy Entry/Exit Feature
The memory seat has an Easy Entry/Exit feature. This feature provides automatic driver seat
positioning to enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the vehicle.
NOTE:
The Easy Entry/Exit feature is not enabled when the vehicle is delivered from the factory. To
enable (or later disable) this feature you must select “Easy Exit Seats” in “Engine Off Options”
through the programmable features in the Uconnect® system.
For further details refer to “Uconnect® Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in the
Owner's Manual on the DVD.
Driver’s Memory Buttons
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Manual Seat
Forward/Rearward
•Liftupontheadjustingbarlocatedatthe
front of the seat near the floor and release it
when the seat is at the desired position.
Then, using body pressure, move forward
and backward on the seat to be sure that the
seat adjusters have latched.
Recliner
• Lean forward in the seat and lift the recliner
lever, then lean back to the desired position
and release the lever.
•Liftthelevertoreturntheseatbacktoan
upright position.
CAUTION!
Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause
damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an
obstruction in the seat’s path.
WARNING!
•Adjustingaseatwhilethevehicleismovingisdangerous.Thesuddenmovementofthe
seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be properly adjusted, and you
could be severely injured or killed. Only adjust a seat while the vehicle is parked.
•Donotridewiththeseatbackreclinedsothattheseatbeltisnolongerrestingagainstyour
chest. In a collision, you could slide under the seat belt and be severely injured or killed.
Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.
Manual Seat Adjustment
1—ReclinerLever2—Forward/RearwardAdjustmentBar
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REAR SEAT
Folding Rear Seatback
•Pullontheloops,locatedneartheoutertopoftheseatbacks,tofolddowneitherorboth
seatbacks. These loops can be tucked away when not in use.
•Whentheseatbackisraisedtotheupright
position, make sure it is latched by strongly
pulling on the top of the seatback above the
seat loop.
WARNING!
•Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position. If the seatback is not securely locked
into position, the seat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and/or passengers. An
improperly latched seat could cause you and others to severely injured or killed.
•Thecargoareaintherearofthevehicle(withtherearseatbacksinthelocked-upor
folded-down position) should not be used as a play area by children when the vehicle is in
motion. They could be severely injured or killed in a collision. Children should be seated
and using the proper restraint system.
HEATED SEATS
Front Heated Seats
The front heated seats control buttons are located within the climate or controls screen of the
touchscreen.
• Press the heated seat buttononce to turn the HI setting On.
• Press the heated seat buttona second time to turn the LO setting On.
• Press the heated seat buttona third time to turn the heating elements Off.
If the HI-level setting is selected, the system will automatically switch to LO-level after approximately
60 minutes. The LO-level setting will turn Off automatically after approximately 45 minutes.
NOTE:
On models that are equipped with remote start, this feature can be programmed to come on
during a remote start through the Uconnect® system. Refer to “Uconnect® Settings” in “Under-
standing Your Instrument Panel” in the Owner's Manual on the DVD.
Rear Seat Loop
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Rear Heated Seats
Second row heated seat switches are located on the rear of the center console.
• Push the heated seat buttononce to turn the HI setting On.
• Push the heated seat buttona second time to turn the LO setting On.
• Push the heated seat buttona third time to turn the heating elements Off.
If the HI-level setting is selected, the system will automatically switch to LO-level after approxi-
mately 60 minutes. The LO-level setting will turn Off automatically after approximately 45
minutes.
WARNING!
•Personswhoareunabletofeelpaintotheskinbecauseofadvancedage,chronicillness,
diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or other physical condi-
tions must exercise care when using the seat heater. It may cause burns even at low
temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time.
• Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion.
This may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting in a seat that has been overheated
could cause serious burns due to the increased surface temperature of the seat.
HEATED AND COOLED CUPHOLDERS
Yo u r v e h i c l e m a y b e e q u i p p e d w i t h h e a t e d a n d c o o l e d c u p h o l d e r s . T h e c u p h o l d e r s a r e d e s i g n e d
to help keep warm beverages warm and cold beverages cool.
• Push the “Cold” symbol once to turn on the
cupholder; push the symbol a second time
to turn the cupholder off. Push the “Hot”
symbol once to activate the cupholder; push
the symbol a second time to turn off the
cupholder.
Heated And Cooled Cupholder Switches
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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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