2016 CHRYSLER 300 sport mode

AWD operation could be activated by outside tempera-
ture, wheel slip, or other predetermined conditions (there
may be a slight delay for AWD engagement after a wheel
slip condition occurs). AWD can also be manually se-
lected by activating AutoStick mode (+/-), engaging
Sport Mode or activating the windshield wipers for an
extended period of time. Drive mode, RWD or AWD, can
be found in the Driver Information Display (DID). Refer
to “Driver Information Display (DID)” in “Understand-
ing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
NOTE:If the “SERVICE AWD SYSTEM” warning mes-
sage appears after engine start up, or during driving, it
means that the AWD system is not functioning properly
and that service is required. Refer to “Driver Information
Display (DID)” in “Understanding Your Instrument
Panel” for further information.CAUTION!
All wheels must have the same size and type tires.
Unequal tire sizes must not be used. Unequal tire
size may cause failure of the front differential and/or
the transfer case.
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES
Acceleration
Rapid acceleration on snow covered, wet, or other slip-
pery surfaces may cause the driving wheels to pull
erratically to the right or left. This phenomenon occurs
when there is a difference in the surface traction under
the rear (driving) wheels.
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NOTE:
•For vehicles with multiple partial ESC modes a mo-
mentary button push will toggle the ESC mode. Mul-
tiple momentary button pushed may be required to
return to ESC On.
• Trailer Sway control (TSC) is disabled when the ESC
system is in the “Partial Off” mode.
• ESC Sport andESC Track (If equipped) are ESC
partial off mode(s).
Full Off – If Equipped
This mode is intended for off-highway or off-road use
only and should not be used on any public roadways. In
this mode, TCS and ESC features are turned OFF. To enter
the “Full Off” mode, push and hold the “ESC Off” switch
for five seconds while the vehicle is stopped with the
engine running. After five seconds, a chime will sound,
the “ESC Off Indicator Light” will illuminate, and the “ESC OFF” message will display in the Driver Informa-
tion Display (DID). To turn ESC ON again, momentarily
push the “ESC Off” switch.
NOTE:
System may switch from ESC Full Off to Partial
mode when vehicle exceeds a predetermined speed.
When the vehicle speed slows below the predetermined
speed the system will return to ESC Full Off.
ESC modes may also be affected by drive modes – if
equipped.
WARNING!
• In the ESC “Full Off” mode, the engine torque
reduction and stability features are disabled.
Therefore, enhanced vehicle stability offered by
the ESC system is unavailable. In an emergency
evasive maneuver, the ESC system will not engage
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Power.............................. .134
Rear Folding ......................... .144
Seatback Release ....................... .144
Tilting .............................. .134
Vented .............................. .140
Ventilated ............................ .140
Security Alarm ........................ .19, 276
Arm The System ........................20
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ........568, 569, 570
SENTRY KEY Key Programming .......................18
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................17
Sentry Key Replacement .....................18
Service Assistance ........................ .583
Service Contract ......................... .585
Service Manuals ......................... .588
Setting The Clock ........................ .314
Shifting ............................... .381
Automatic Transmission ...............381, 384 Shoulder Belts
............................50
Side View Mirror Adjustment .................118
Signals, Turn ..................... .103, 158, 297
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................440
Snow Tires ............................. .433
Spare Tire .....................434, 435, 436, 482
Spark Plugs ...................... .568, 569, 570
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ..................568, 569, 570
Oil .......................... .568, 569, 570
Speed Control Accel/Decel ....................... .176, 177
Accel/Decel (ACC Only) ..................190
Cancel .............................. .176
Resume ............................. .176
Set................................. .175
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .........174, 175, 178
Sport Mode ............................ .394
Starting ............................. .27, 376
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