2015 CHRYSLER 300 battery location

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

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
GETTING STARTED
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Selling Your Vehicle
When you sell your vehicle, we recommend that you remove your Uconnect® Access Account
information from the vehicle. You can do this using the radio touchscreen in the vehicle or on the
Mopar Owner Connect website (moparownerconnect.com). Removing your account informa-
tion cancels your subscription and makes your vehicle factory-ready for a new owner/subscriber.
1. From your vehicle’s radio touchscreen, select “Uconnect® Store” from the Apps Menu.
2. Select “My Apps,” then “Settings.” Press “Remove Uconnect® Account.”
3. Enter your Uconnect® Security PIN, and select “Continue.”
For additional information on Uconnect®:
•U.S.residents-visitDriveUconnect.comorcall1-877-855-8400.
•CanadianResidents-visitDriveUconnect.caorcall,1-800-465-2001(English)or
1-800-387-9983 (French).
Built-In Features (Uconnect® 8.4A/8.4AN)
CAUTION!
•Ignoringtherearviewmirrorlightcouldmeanyoumaynothave9-1-1Callserviceif
needed. If the rearview mirror light is illuminated, have an authorized dealer service the
9-1-1 Call system immediately.
•TheOccupantRestraintController(ORC)turnsontheAirBagWarningLightonthe
instrument panel if a malfunction is detected in any part of the air bag system. If the Air
Bag Warning Light is illuminated, the air bag system may not be working properly and the
9-1-1 system may not be able to send a signal to a 9-1-1 operator. If the Air Bag Warning
Light is illuminated, have an authorized dealer service your vehicle immediately.
•Ifanyoneinthevehiclecouldbeindanger(e.g.,fireorsmokeisvisible,dangerousroad
conditions or location), do not wait for voice contact from a 9-1-1 operator. All occupants
should exit the vehicle immediately and move to a safe location.
•Donotaddanyaftermarketelectricalequipmenttothevehicle’selectricalsystem.This
may prevent your vehicle from sending a signal to initiate an emergency call. To avoid
interference that can cause the 9-1-1 Call system to fail, never add aftermarket equipment
(e.g., two-way mobile radio, CB radio, data recorder, etc.) to your vehicle’s electrical
system or modify the antennas on your vehicle. IF YOUR VEHICLE LOSES BATTERY
POWER FOR ANY REASON (INCLUDING DURING OR AFTER AN ACCI-
DENT), THE UCONNECT® FEATURES, APPS AND SERVICES, AMONG OTH-
ERS, WILL NOT OPERATE.
ELECTRONICS
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BATTERY LOCATION
The battery is stored under an access cover in the trunk. Remote battery posts are located on the
right side of the engine compartment for jump-starting.
JUMP-STARTING
If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump-started using a set of jumper cables and a
battery in another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster pack.
Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly so please follow the procedures in this
section carefully.
NOTE:
When using a portable battery booster pack
follow the manufacturer’s operating instruc-
tions and precautions.
Preparations For Jump-Start
The battery is stored under an access cover in
the trunk. Remote battery posts are located on
the right side of the engine compartment for
jump-starting.
NOTE:
The remote battery posts are viewed by stand-
ing on the right side of the vehicle looking over
the fender.
•Settheparkingbrake,shifttheautomatic
transmission into PARK and turn the ignition
to OFF.
• Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary
electrical accessories.
•Ifusinganothervehicletojump-startthebattery,parkthevehiclewithinthejumpercables
reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.
Remote Battery Posts
1—PositiveBatteryPost2—NegativeBatteryPost
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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Access
Uconnect...............55
Access, Uconnect.............55
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise
Control)................37
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) . . .152
Adding Washer Fluid...........152
Adjustable Pedals.............29Air BagAdvanced Front Air Bag........15Advance Front Air Bag.........15Air Bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Air Bag Warning Light.........15Driver Knee Air Bag . . . . . . . . . .17Front Air Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Passenger Knee Air Bag........17Rollover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Side Impacts..............15Air Bag Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..129Air Bag, Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air CleanerFilter).................152Air Conditioner Maintenance.......152Air Conditioning............46, 47Air Conditioning Refrigerant.......152Air Conditioning System.........152AlarmVehicle Security Alarm.........14Alarm (Security Alarm)........14, 130Antifreeze (Engine Coolant).....150, 152Disposal................152Anti-Lock Warning Light.........129APPUconnect Access............57Appearance Care.............152Arming System (Security Alarm)......14Assistance Towing.............126Automatic Headlights...........33Automatic High Beams..........34Automatic Oil Change Indicator.....131Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . .46Automatic Transmission..........43Adding Fluid.............151Fluid Type..............151Axle Fluid.................151Axle Lubrication..............151
Back-Up Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Battery..................152
Blind Spot Monitoring...........48
Body Mechanism Lubrication.......152
Brake Fluid................151
Brakes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..152
BrakeSystem...............152
Fluid Check..............151
Master Cylinder...........152Warning Light............128Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle. .31Bulb Replacement............166Bulbs, Light................166
Calibration, Compass...........119Capacities, Fluid.............150Caps, FillerOil (Engine).............152Car Washes................152Changing A Flat Tire...........132Charging System Light..........129Child Restraint...............18Child RestraintsCar Seat................18Child Restraints............18Child Tether Anchorage Locations . . .21Lower Anchors And Tethers ForChildren................18CleaningWheels................152Windshield Wiper Blades.......152Climate Control..............46Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..118Cluster Warning/Indicator LightsAnti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light.....129Brake Warning Light..........128Charging System Light........129Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Indica-tor Light...............129Engine Temperature Warning Light . .127Front Fog Light Indicator.......130High Beam Indicator.........130Oil Pressure Warning Light......129Ti re Pre s s u re M o n i t o r i n g S y s t e m ( T P M S )Light.................126Turn Signal Indicator.........130Vehicle Security Light.........130Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..152Clutch Fluid................152
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Glass Cleaning..............152
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect)......109HeadlightsAutomatic...............33Cleaning...............152Dimmer Switch............34High Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33Head Restraints..............22Head Rests.................22Heated Mirrors..............48Heated Seats................27High Beam Indicator...........130High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer)Switch.................33HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) . . . .121Hood Release...............145
Identifying Your Radio...........54Instrument Cluster Indicator Lights . . . .130Instrument Panel Cover..........152Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning......152Interior And Instrument Lights.......5Interior Appearance Care.........152Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)....32Introduction.................2In Vehicle FeaturesUconnect Access............61iPod/USB/MP3 ControlBluetooth Streaming Audio......109
Jacking Instructions............135Jack Location...............132Jack Operation..............135Jump Starting...............139
Key Fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Lock The Doors.............8Unlock The Doors............8Keyless Enter-N-Go............10Lock The Vehicle’s Doors........8Lock/Unlock............10, 11Starting/Stopping...........12
Lane Change Assist............32LaneSense.................42Lap/Shoulder Belts.............14
LATCH (Lower Anchors And Tether For
CHildren)................19
Light Bulbs................166
Lights
Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..130
High Beam Indicator.........130
SecurityAlarm............130
Service................166Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) . .126LocksDoor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Lubrication, Body.............152
Maintenance Free Battery.........152Maintenance, General...........152Maintenance Procedures.........152Maintenance Record...........156Maintenance Schedule..........152Malfunction Indicator Light (CheckEngine)................128ManualTilt/Telescoping Steering Column . . .30Master Cylinder (Brakes).........152Memory Seat...............25MirrorsHeated................48MOPAR Accessories...........169
Navigation..............79, 103New Vehicle Break-In Period........31
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)......150Oil Change Indicator...........131Oil Change Indicator, Reset........131Oil, Engine..............150, 152Capacity...............150Change Interval.........131, 152Checking...............152Disposal...............152Filter...............150, 152Filter Disposal............152Materials Added To..........152Recommendation........150, 152Viscosity.............150, 152Oil Filter, Selection............152Oil Pressure Light.............129OutletPower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..123
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