2015 CHRYSLER 300 alarm

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
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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

KEY FOB
The Key Fob 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 r e m o v e t h e e m e r g e n c y k e y , s l i d e t h e m e c h a n i c a l l a t c h o n t h e b a c k o f t h e K e y F o b s i d e w a y s
with your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand.
Base Key Fob
Locking And Unlocking The Doors
Push and release the LOCKbutton on the
RKE transmitter to lock all doors. The turn
signal lights will flash, and the horn will chirp to
acknowledge the signal.
Push and release the UNLOCKbutton on
the RKE transmitter once to unlock the driver's
door or twice within five seconds to unlock all
doors. The turn signal lights will flash to ac-
knowledge the unlock signal. The illuminated
entry system will also turn on.
1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks
This feature lets you program the system to
unlock either the driver's door or all doors on
the first push of the UNLOCK button on the
RKE transmitter. To change the current setting,
refer to your “Uconnect® Settings” in “Under-
standing Your Instrument Panel” in your Own-
er's Manual on the DVD for further informa-
tion.
Base Key Fob
1 — Decklid2 — Unlock3 — Lock4 — Remote Start5 — Panic Alarm6 — Emergency Key
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Opening The Trunk
Push the Trunk Release button on the transmitter two times within five seconds to open the trunk.
Panic Alarm
1. Push the PANIC button once to turn the panic alarm on.
2. Wait approximately three seconds and push the button a second time to turn the panic alarm
off.
Emergency Key
Should the battery in the vehicle or the Key Fob
transmitter go dead, there is an emergency key
located in the Key Fob.
•Toremovetheemergencykey,slidethebut-
ton at the back of the Key Fob sideways with
your thumb and then pull the key out with
your other hand.
The emergency key is also for locking the glove compartment.
WARNING!
•NeverusethePARKpositionasasubstitutefortheparkingbrake.Alwaysapplythe
parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or
damage.
•Whenleavingthevehicle,alwaysmakesuretheKeylessIgnitionNodeisinthe“OFF”
mode and remove the Key Fob from 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 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.
Emergency Key
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VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM
The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the vehicle doors for unauthorized entry and the Keyless
Enter-N-Go™ START/STOP button for unauthorized operation. While the Vehicle Security
Alarm is armed, interior switches for door locks and decklid release are disabled. If something
triggers the alarm, the Vehicle Security Alarm will provide the following audible and visible
signals: the horn will pulse, the park lamps and/or turn signals will flash, and the Vehicle Security
Light in the instrument cluster will flash.
To A r m :
•PushtheKeylessEnter-N-Go™START/STOPbuttonuntiltheDriverInformationDisplay
(DID) indicates that the vehicle ignition is “OFF.” Push the power door lock switch while the
door is open, push the Key Fob LOCK button, or with one of the Key Fobs located outside the
vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver's and passenger front door handles, push the
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ LOCK button located on the door handle.
NOTE:
After pushing the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ LOCK button, you must wait two seconds before youcan lock or unlock the vehicle via the door handle.
To D i s a r m :
•PushtheKeyFobUNLOCKbuttonorwithoneoftheKeyFobslocatedoutsidethevehicle
and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver's and passenger front door handles, grab the Keyless
Enter-N-Go™ door handle and enter the vehicle, then push the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ START/
STOP button (requires at least one valid Key Fob in the vehicle).
SEAT BELT SYSTEMS
Lap/Shoulder Belts
•Allseatingpositionsinyourvehicleareequippedwithlap/shoulderbelts.
•Besureeveryoneinyourvehicleisinaseatandusingaseatbeltproperly.
•Positionthelapbeltsothatitissnugandlieslowacrossyourhips,belowyourabdomen.To
remove slack in the lap belt portion, pull up on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is
too tight, tilt the latch plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug seat belt reduces the risk of sliding
under the seat belt in a collision.
• Position the shoulder belt across the shoulder and chest with minimal, if any slack so that it is
comfortable and not resting on your neck. The retractor will withdraw any slack in the shoulder
belt.
Seat Belt Pretensioner
•Thefrontseatbeltsystemisequippedwithpretensioningdevicesthataredesignedtoremove
slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision.
•Adeployedpretensioneroradeployedairbagmustbereplacedimmediately.
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Uconnect® ACCESS
Uconnect® Access — If Equipped (Available On Uconnect® 8.4A/8.4AN
—U.S.ResidentsOnly)
WARNING!
ALWAYS drive safely with your hands on the steering wheel. You have full responsibility and
assume all risks related to the use of the Uconnect® features and applications in this vehicle.
Only use Uconnect® when it is safe to do so. Failure to do so may result in an accident involving
serious injury or death.
Uconnect® Access enhances your ownership and driving experience by connecting your vehicle
with a built-in cellular connection. With Uconnect® Access, you can:
• Place a call to a local 9-1-1 Operator for emergency assistance.
•Remotelylock/unlockyourdoorsandstartyourvehiclefromvirtuallyanywhere,usingthe
Uconnect® Access App from your smartphone. You can also do so by logging into Mopar
Owner Connect, or by calling Uconnect® Care. (Vehicle must be within the United States and
have network coverage).
•TurnyourvehicleintoaWiFiHotspotandconnectyourdevicestotheinternet.
•Receivetextoremailnotificationsifyourvehicle'stheftalarmgoesoff.
•Receivestolenvehicleassistance,usingGPStechnologytohelpauthoritieslocateyour
vehicle if it is stolen.
•Listentoyourtextmessagesorsendfree-formtextmessageswithyourvoicewhilekeeping
your hands on the wheel, using the Voice Texting feature. Requires a cell phone that supports
Bluetooth Message Access Profile (MAP).
•Searchforplacestoeat,shop,relaxandplaywithYelp®,usingyourvoiceoron-screenmenu.
Then navigate to them (navigation standard on Uconnect® 8.4AN, optional on Uconnect®
8.4A).
•GetoperatorassistanceusingtheASSISTbuttononyourinteriorrearviewmirror.
Before you drive, familiarize yourself with the easy-to-use Uconnect® Access.
1. The ASSIST and 9-1-1 buttons are located on your rearview mirror. The ASSIST button is used
for contacting Roadside Assistance, Vehicle Care and Uconnect® Care. The 9-1-1 button
connects you to emergency services.
NOTE:
Ve h i c l e s s o l d i n C a n a d a a n d M e x i c o D O N O T h a v e 9 - 1 - 1 C a l l s y s t e m c a p a b i l i t i e s . 9 - 1 - 1 o r
other emergency line operators in Canada and Mexico may not answer or respond to 9-1-1
system calls.
2. The Uconnect® “Apps” button on the menu bar at the bottom right corner of the radio
touchscreen. This is where you can begin your registration process, manage your Apps and
purchase WiFi on demand.
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4.Yelp®—Customershavetheabilitytosearchfornearbydestinationsorapointofinterest
(POI) either by category or custom search by using keywords (for example, “Italian restau-
rant”). Searching can be done by either voice or by using the touchscreen keypad. Using the
touchscreen, launch Yelp® by selecting the “Apps” icon, press the “All Apps” tab, and then
press “Yelp.” Using voice recognition, push the Voice Command (VR) button on the steering
wheel and say “Launch Yelp®.”
5.Security Alarm Notification—TheSecurityAlarmNotificationfeaturenotifiesyouviaemail
or text (SMS) message when the vehicle’s factory-installed security alarm system has been
set-off. There are a number of reasons why your alarm may have been triggered, one of which
could be that your vehicle was stolen. If so, please see the details of the Stolen Vehicle
Assistance service below. When you register, Security Alarm Notification is automatically set
to send you an email at the mail address you provide should the alarm go off. You may also opt
to have a text message sent to your mobile device.
6.Stolen Vehicle Assistance—Ifyourvehicleisstolen,contactlocallawenforcementimme-
diately to file a stolen vehicle report. Once this report has been filed, Uconnect® care can help
locate your vehicle. The Uconnect® Care agent will ask for the stolen vehicle report number
issued by local law enforcement. Then, using GPS technology and the built-in wireless
connection within your vehicle, the Uconnect® Care agent will be able to locate the stolen
vehicle and work with law enforcement to help recover it. (Vehicle must be within the United
States, have network coverage and must be registered with Uconnect® Access with an active
subscription that includes the applicable feature).
7.WiFi Hotspot—WiFiHotspotison-demandWiFi3Gconnectivitythat'sbuilt-inandready
to go whenever you are. Once your vehicle is registered for Uconnect® Access, you can
purchase a Wifi Hotspot subscription at the Uconnect® Store. After you've made your
purchase, turn on your signal and connect your passengers devices. It's never been easier to
bring your home or office with you.
NOTE:
Yo u r v e h i c l e m u s t h a v e a w o r k i n g e l e c t r i c a l s y s t e m f o r a n y o f t h e i n v e h i c l e U c o n n e c t ® f e a t u r e s t o
operate.
Uconnect® Access Remote Features
If you own a compatible iPhone® or Android® powered device, the Uconnect® Access App allows
you to remotely lock or unlock your doors, start your engine or activate your horn and lights from
virtually anywhere (Vehicle must be within the United States and have network coverage). You
can download the App from Mopar Owner Connect or from the App Store (iPhone) or Google
Play store. Visit UconnectPhone.com to determine if your device is compatible. For Uconnect®
Phone customer support and to determine if your device is compatible.
U.S. residents - visit UconnectPhone.com or call 1-877-855-8400
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TIP:To start a point of interest (POI) search, push the VR button. After the beep, say
“Find nearestcoffee shop.”
Uconnect® Access — If Equipped (8.4A/8.4AN)
An included trial and/or subscription is required to take advantage of the Uconnect® Access
services in the next section of this guide. To register with Uconnect® Access, press the “Apps”
button on the 8.4-inch touchscreen to get started. Detailed registration instructions can be found
on the next page.
Uconnect® Access is available only on equipped vehicles purchased within the continental United
States, Alaska and Hawaii. Services can only be used where coverage is available; see coverage
map for details.CALL9119-1-1 CallTheft Alarm Notification
Remote Door Lock/UnlockStolen Vehicle Assistance
Remote Vehicle Start**Yelp® Search
Remote Horn and Lights
Text
Voice Texting
Roadside Assistance CallWi-Fi Hotspot***
**If vehicle is equipped.
***Extra charges apply.
Uconnect® 8.4A/8.4AN Navigation
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICATOR LIGHTS
–TurnSignalIndicator
The arrows will flash with the exterior turn signals when the turn signal lever is operated. A tone
will chime, and a DID message will appear if either turn signal is left on for more than 1 mile
(1.6 km).
NOTE:
If either indicator flashes at a rapid rate, check for a defective outside light bulb.
–HighBeamIndicator
Indicates that headlights are on high beam.
–FrontFogLightIndicator
This indicator will illuminate when the front fog lights are on.
–VehicleSecurityLight
This light will flash rapidly for approximately 15 seconds when the vehicle security alarm is arming.
The light will flash at a slower speed continuously after the alarm is set. The security light will also
come on for about three seconds when the ignition is first turned on.
Electronic Speed Control Set
Indicates that the Electronic Speed Control has been set.
-AdaptiveCruiseControl(ACC)ONIndicator
•Ifyourvehicleisequippedwithadaptivecruisecontrol,thecontrolsoperateexactlythesame
as the normal (fixed speed) cruise control with one difference. You can set a specified distance
you would like to maintain between you and the vehicle in front of you.
• If the ACC sensor detects a vehicle ahead, ACC will apply limited braking or acceleration
automatically to maintain a preset following distance, while matching the speed of the vehicle
ahead.
•Ifthesensordoesnotdetectavehicleaheadofyou,ACCwillmaintainafixedsetspeed.
•Referto“SpeedControl”in“OperatingYourVehicle”forfurtherinformationonAdaptive
Cruise Control (ACC) ON operation and proper use.
NOTE:
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) increases the driving convenience provided by cruise control
while traveling on highways and major roadways. However, it is not a safety system and not
designed to prevent collisions.
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