2016 CHRYSLER 300 alarm

Vehicle Security Warning Light — If Equipped
Red TelltaleLight What It Means
Vehicle Security Warning Light — If Equipped
This light will flash at a fast rate for approximately 15 seconds when the vehicle security
alarm is arming, and then will flash slowly until the vehicle is disarmed.
Engine Temperature Warning Light
Red Telltale
Light What It Means
Engine Temperature Warning Light
This light warns of an overheated engine condition. If the engine coolant temperature is too
high, this indicator will illuminate and a single chime will sound. If the temperature reaches the
upper limit, a continuous chime will be sound for 4 minutes or until the engine is allowed to
cool whichever comes first.
276 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

Uconnect Access (8.4A/8.4AN)
WARNING!
ALWAYS obey traffic laws and pay attention to the
road. Some Uconnect Access services, including 9-1-1
and Assist, will NOT work without an operable 1X
(voice/data) or 3G (data) network connection.
NOTE: Your vehicle may be transmitting data as autho-
rized by the subscriber.
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.
NOTE: 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.
9-1-1 Call
Security Alarm Notification
Remote Door Lock/Unlock
Stolen Vehicle Assistance
Remote Vehicle Start**
Remote Horn and Lights
Yelp Search
Voice Texting
Roadside Assistance Call
WiFi Hotspot***
**If vehicle is equipped.
***Extra charges apply.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 361

AlarmArm The System ........................20
Alarm, Panic .............................24
Alarm (Security Alarm) ..................19, 276
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................19
All Wheel Drive Towing ............................. .501
All Wheel Drive (AWD) .................394, 538
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...............530, 566
Disposal ............................. .532
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................404
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................291
Appearance Care ........................ .539
Arming System (Security Alarm) ...............19
Assist, Hill Start ......................... .407
Auto Down Power Windows ..................42
Automatic Door Locks ......................34
Automatic Headlights ..................... .153Automatic High Beams
.....................154
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) .......338, 345
Automatic Transmission .................384, 538
Adding Fluid ...................538, 568, 571
Fluid And Filter Changes ..................538
Fluid Change ......................... .538
Fluid Level Check ...................536, 537
Fluid Type ........................ .568, 571
Gear Ranges .......................... .385
Special Additives ...................... .537
Autostick Operation ............................ .391
Auto Unlock, Doors ........................34
Auto Up Power Windows ....................43
AW D Towing ............................. .501
Axle Fluid .......................... .568, 571
Axle Lubrication ..................... .568, 571
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INDEX 595

HitchesTrailer Towing ........................ .467
Holder, Coin ............................ .255
Hood Release ........................... .150
Ignition Key..................................12
Illuminated Entry ..........................21
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ....................17
Inside Rearview Mirror .....................112
Instrument Cluster ...........269, 276, 281, 294, 297
Instrument Panel And Controls ...............268
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ...............545
Interior Appearance Care ....................543
Interior Lights .......................... .161
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) .............164
Introduction ..............................4
iPod/USB/MP3 Control ....................334 Jacking Instructions
....................... .485
Jack Location ........................... .482
Jack Operation ....................... .481, 485
Jump Starting .....................491, 492, 493
KeyFob.................................13 Arm The Alarm .........................20
Lock The Doors .........................24
Panic Alarm ............................24
Programming Additional Key Fobs .........18, 25
Programming Additional Transmitters .......18, 25
Remote Battery Replacement ................25
Towing ............................. .503
Unlatch The Trunk .......................24
Unlock The Doors .......................23
Key-In Reminder ..........................15
Keyless Enter-N-Go .....................36, 377
Enter The Trunk .........................24
Lock The Vehicle’s Doors ...............24, 328
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INDEX 603

High Beam/Low Beam Select...............159
Illuminated Entry ........................21
Instrument Cluster ..................... .152
Intensity Control ....................... .162
Interior ............................. .161
License ............................. .565
Lights On Reminder .....................156
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........284
Map Reading ......................... .159
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ...........163
Park ............................ .153, 296
Passing ............................. .159
Reading .......................... .159, 232
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .272
Security Alarm ........................ .276
Service .......................... .560, 563
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .........288, 443
Traction Control ....................... .414
Turn Signal ..................103, 157, 158, 297 Vanity Mirror
......................... .122
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .276, 297
Loading Vehicle ...................... .461, 463
Capacities ........................... .463
Tires ............................... .423
Load Leveling System ..................... .263
Locks ..................................31
Automatic Door .........................34
Auto Unlock ...........................34
Child Protection .........................35
Door .................................31
Power Door ............................33
Low Tire Pressure System ...................443
Lubrication, Body ........................ .524
Lug Nuts .............................. .479
Maintenance Free Battery ....................519
Maintenance Procedures ....................514
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .574
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INDEX 605

Synthetic............................ .518
Viscosity ......................... .517, 566
Oil Filter, Change ........................ .518
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .518
Oil Pressure Light ........................ .278
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................510
Operating Precautions ..................... .510
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors ...................118
Overheating, Engine ...................... .478
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ..........4,588
Paddle Shifters .......................... .391
Paddle Shift Mode ....................... .391
Paint Care ............................. .539
Panic Alarm ..............................24
Parking Brake ........................... .400
ParkSense System, Rear .....................215
Passing Light ........................... .159Passive Entry
.............................36
Pedals, Adjustable ........................ .172
Personalized Menu Bar .....................350
Pets ....................................98
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ..........424
Power Brakes .............................. .402
Deck Lid Release ........................45
Distribution Center (Fuses) ................552
Door Locks ............................33
Mirrors ............................. .121
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ...........247
Seats ............................... .134
Steering ............................. .398
Sunroof ............................. .243
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column ............169
Windows ..............................41
Power Seats Down .............................. .135
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INDEX 607

Remote ControlStarting System .........................27
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ..................22
Arm The Alarm .........................20
Lock The Doors .........................24
Panic Alarm ............................24
Programming Additional Key Fobs .........18, 25
Programming Additional Transmitters .......18, 25
Remote Battery Replacement ................25
Transmitter Battery Replacement .............25
Unlatch The Trunk .......................24
Unlock The Doors .......................23
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .........336
Remote Starting Exit Remote Start Mode ...................30
How To Use Remote Start ..................28
To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The
Vehicle ...............................30
Uconnect Customer Programmable Features . . . .330 Uconnect Settings
...................... .330
Remote Starting System ......................27
Remote Trunk Release .......................45
Replacement Bulbs ....................... .560
Replacement Keys .........................18
Replacement Parts ........................ .513
Replacement Tires ........................ .439
Reporting Safety Defects ....................587
Restraint, Head ...................... .141, 143
Restraints, Child ...........................77
Restraints, Occupant ........................47
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck .................495
Rotation, Tires .......................... .442
RWD Towing ............................. .502
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle .................101
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ................103
Safety Defects, Reporting ....................587
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INDEX 609

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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INDEX 611