2015 CHRYSLER 300 ESP

WARNING!
Driving after drinking can lead to a collision. Your perceptions are less sharp, your
reflexes are slower, and your judgment is impaired when you have been drinking.
Never drink and then drive.
IF YOU ARE THE FIRST REGISTERED RETAIL OWNER OF YOUR VEHICLE,
YOU MAY OBTAIN A COMPLIMENTARY PRINTED COPY OF THE OWNER’S
MANUAL, NAVIGATION/UCONNECT® MANUALS OR WARRANTY BOOKLET
BY CALLING 1-800-247-9753 (U.S.) OR 1-800-387-1143 (CANADA) OR BY
CONTACTING YOUR DEALER.
The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. Driving while distracted can
result in loss of vehicle control, resulting in a collision and personal injury. FCA US LLC strongly
recommends that the driver use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take
their attention o! the road. Use of any electrical devices, such as cellular telephones, computers,
portable radios, vehicle navigation or other devices, by the driver while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous and could lead to a serious collision. Texting while driving is also dangerous and should
never be done while the vehicle is moving. If you find yourself unable to devote your full attention
to vehicle operation, pull o! the road to a safe location and stop your vehicle. Some states or
provinces prohibit the use of cellular telephones or texting while driving. It is always the driver’s
responsibility to comply with all local laws.
IMPORTANT: This User Guide is intended to familiarize you with the important
features of your vehicle. The DVD enclosed contains your Owner’s Manual, Navigation/
Uconnect® Manuals, Warranty Booklets, Tire Warranty and Roadside Assistance
(new vehicles purchased in the U.S.) or Roadside Assistance (new vehicles purchased
in Canada) in electronic format. We hope you find it useful. Replacement DVD kits
may be purchased by visiting www.techauthority.com. Copyright 2015 FCA US LLC.
This guide has been prepared to help you get quickly acquainted with your new Chrysler
and to provide a convenient reference source for common questions. However, it is not a
substitute for your Owner’s Manual. For complete operational instructions, maintenance
procedures and important safety messages, please consult your Owner’s Manual,
Navigation/ Uconnect® Manuals and other Warning Labels in your vehicle. Not all features
shown in this guide may apply to your vehicle. For additional information on accessories
to help personalize your vehicle, visit mopar.com (U.S.), mopar.ca (Canada) or your
local Chrysler dealer.
DRIVING AND ALCOHOL: Drunken driving is one of the most frequent
causes of collisions. Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol levels
far below the legal minimum. If you are drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated
non-drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public transportation.
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VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA
With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name FCA US LLC shall be deemed to be
deleted and the name FCA Canada Inc. used in substitution (excluding legal lines).
WARNING!
•Pedalsthatcannotmovefreelycancauselossofvehiclecontrolandincreasetheriskof
serious personal injury.
•Alwaysmakesurethatobjectscannotfallintothedriverfootwellwhilethevehicleis
moving. Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and accelerator pedal
causing a loss of vehicle control.
• Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or mounting can cause interference with
the brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of control of the vehicle.
•Neverleavechildrenaloneinavehicle,orwithaccesstoanunlockedvehicle.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 shift lever/transmission gear selector.
•Donotleavethekeyfobinornearthevehicle,orinalocationaccessibletochildren,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.
•Neverusethe“PARK”positionasasubstitutefortheparkingbrake.Alwaysapplythe
parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or
damage.
•RefertoyourOwner'sManualontheDVDforfurtherdetails.
USE OF AFTERMARKET PRODUCTS (ELECTRONICS)
The use of aftermarket devices including cell phones, MP3 players, GPS systems, or chargers
may affect the performance of on-board wireless features including Keyless Enter-N-Go™ and
Remote Start range. If you are experiencing difficulties with any of your wireless features, try
disconnecting your aftermarket devices to see if the situation improves. If your symptoms persist,
please see an authorized dealer.
CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP, RAM, MOPAR and Uconnect are registered trademarks of FCA
US LLC.
COPYRIGHT ©2015 FCA US LLC
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•TheAdvancedFrontAirBagswillnotdeployinallfrontalcollisions,includingsomethatmayproduce substantial vehicle damage — for example, some pole collisions, truck underrides, andangle offset collisions.
•Ontheotherhand,dependingonthetypeandlocationofimpact,AdvancedFrontAirBagsmay deploy in crashes with little vehicle front-end damage but that produce a severe initialdeceleration.
•Becauseairbagsensorsmeasurevehicledecelerationovertime,vehiclespeedanddamagebythemselves are not good indicators of whether or not an air bag should have deployed.
•Seatbeltsarenecessaryforyourprotectioninallcollisions,andalsoareneededtohelpkeep
you in position, away from an inflating air bag.
•Theairbagsmustbereadytoinflateforyourprotectioninacollision.TheOccupantRestraintController (ORC) monitors the internal circuits and interconnecting wiring associated with airbag system electrical components.
•TheORCturnsontheAirBagWarningLightintheinstrumentpanelforapproximatelyfourto eight seconds for a self-check when the ignition switch is first turned to the ON/RUNposition. After the self-check, the Air Bag Warning Light will turn off. If the ORC detects amalfunction in any part of the system, it turns on the Air Bag Warning Light, either momen-tarily or continuously. A single chime will sound to alert you if the light comes on again afterinitial startup.
•TheORCmonitorsthereadinessoftheelectronicpartsoftheairbagsystemwhenevertheignition switch is in the START or ON/RUN position. If the ignition switch is in the OFFposition or in the ACC position, the air bag system is not on and the air bags will not inflate.
•IftheAirBagWarningLightintheinstrumentpanelisnotonduringthefourtoeightsecondswhen the ignition switch is first turned to the ON/RUN position, stays on, or turns on whiledriving, have the vehicle serviced by an authorized service center immediately.
NOTE:
If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine related gauges are not working, the Occupant
Restraint Controller (ORC ) may also be disabled. In this condition the air bags may not be ready
to inflate for your protection. Have an authorized dealer service the air bag system immediately.
•Afteranycollision,thevehicleshouldbetakentoanauthorizeddealerimmediately.
•Donotdriveyourvehicleaftertheairbagshave deployed. If you are involved in anothercollision, the air bags will not be in place to protect you.
•Ifitisnecessarytomodifytheairbagsystemforpersonswithdisabilities,contactyourauthorized dealer.
•Referto“SupplementalRestraintSystem(SRS)”in“ThingsToKnowBeforeStartingYour
Ve h i c l e ” 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 i n f o r m a t i o n .
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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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ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL
The Electronic Speed Control switches are located on the right side of the steering wheel.
Cruise ON/OFF
• Push the ON/OFF buttonto activate
the Electronic Speed Control.
CRUISE CONTROL READY will appear in
the Driver Information Display (DID) to indi-
cate the Electronic Speed Control is on.
• Push the ON/OFF buttona second
time to turn the system off.
CRUISE CONTROL OFF will appear in the
Driver Information Display (DID) to indicate
the Electronic Speed Control is off.
SET
• With the Electronic Speed Control on, push
and release the SET+ or SET- button to set a
desired speed.
Once a speed has been set, a message
CRUISE CONTROL SET TO MPH/KM will
appear indicating what speed was set. An indi-
cator message, CRUISE will also appear and
stay on in the Driver Information Display (DID) when the speed is set.
Accel/Decel
To Increase Speed
•WhentheElectronicSpeedControlisset,youcanincreasespeedbypushingtheSET+
button.
The drivers preferred units can be selected through the instrument panel settings if equipped.
Refer to “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in the Owner’s Manual on the DVD for more
information. The speed increment shown is dependant on the speed of U.S. (mph) or Metric
(km/h) units:
U.S. Speed (mph)
• Pushing the SET+button once will result in a 1 mph increase in set speed. Each subsequent tap
of the button results in an increase of 1 mph.
• If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will continue to increase until the button is
released, then the new set speed will be established.
Electronic Speed Control Switches
1 — Push Cancel2—PushSet+/Accel3 — Push Resume4 — Push On/Off5 — Push Set-/Decel
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Metric Speed (km/h)
• Pushing the SET+button once will result in a 1 km/h increase in set speed. Each subsequent
tap of the button results in an increase of 1 km/h.
• If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will continue to increase until the button is
released, then the new set speed will be established.
To Decrease Speed
•WhentheElectronicSpeedControlisset,youcandecreasespeedbypushingtheSET-
button.
The drivers preferred units can be selected through the instrument panel settings if equipped.
Refer to “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in the Owner’s Manual on the DVD for more
information. The speed decrement shown is dependant on the speed of U.S. (mph) or Metric
(km/h) units:
U.S. Speed (mph)
• Pushing the SET-button once will result in a 1 mph decrease in set speed. Each subsequent
tap of the button results in a decrease of 1 mph.
• If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will continue to decrease until the button is
released, then the new set speed will be established.
Metric Speed (km/h)
• Pushing the SET-button once will result in a 1 km/h decrease in set speed. Each subsequent
tap of the button results in a decrease of 1 km/h.
• If the button is continually pushed, the set speed will continue to decrease until the button is
released, then the new set speed will be established.
Resume
• To resume a previously selected set speed in memory, push the RES button and release.
Cancel
• Push the CANCEL button, or apply the brakes to cancel the set speed and maintain the set
speed memory.
•PushtheON/OFFbuttontoturnthesystemoffanderasethesetspeedmemory.
WARNING!
Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous. You could
accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could lose control and
have an accident. Always leave the system OFF when you are not using it.
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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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