2016 CHRYSLER 300 Owners Manual

TIP:Once you perform a search, you can reorganize the
results by selecting either the Best Match, Rating or
Distance tab on the top of the touchscreen display.SiriusXM Travel Link (8.4A/8.4AN)
Need to find a gas station, view local movie listings,
check a sports score or the 5 - day weather forecast?
SiriusXM Travel Link is a suite of services that brings a
wealth of information right to your Uconnect 8.4AN
system. (Not available for 8.4A system.)
Push the VR button
. After the beep, say one of the
following commands:
• Show fuel prices
• Show 5 - day weather forecast
• Show extended weather
Yelp
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TIP:Traffic alerts are not accessible with Voice Com-
mand.Siri Eyes Free — If Equipped
If your vehicle is equipped with Siri Eyes Free, you can
use your voice to send text messages, schedule meetings,
set reminders, and more. For further information go to
the Mopar Owner Connect website
moparownerconnect.com.
Do Not Disturb
With Do Not Disturb, you can disable notifications from
incoming calls and texts, allowing you to keep your eyes
on the road and hands on the wheel. For your conve-
nience there is a counter display to keep track of your
missed calls and text messages while you were using Do
Not Disturb.
Do Not Disturb can automatically reply with a text
message, a call or both, when declining an incoming call
and send it to voicemail.
SiriusXM Travel Link
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Automatic reply messages can be:
•“I am driving right now, I will get back to you shortly.”
• Create a custom auto reply message up to 160 charac-
ters.
NOTE: Only the first 25 characters can been seen on the
touchscreen while typing a custom message.
While in Do Not Disturb, Conference Call can be selected
so you can still place a second call without being inter-
rupted by incoming calls.
NOTE:
• Reply with text message is not compatible with iP-
hones.
• Auto reply with text message is only available on
phones that supporting Bluetooth MAP.General Information
This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry
Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference that may be received including interference that may cause unde-
sired operation.
NOTE:
•
The transmitter has been tested and it complies with FCC
and IC rules. Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user ’s authority to operate the device.
• The term IC before the certification/registration num-
ber only signifies that Industry Canada technical speci-
fications were met.
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Additional Information
© 2015 FCA US LLC. All rights reserved. Mopar and
Uconnect are registered trademarks and Mopar Owner
Connect is a trademark of FCA US LLC. Android is a
trademark of Google Inc. SiriusXM and all related marks
and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc. Yelp,
Yelp logo, Yelp burst and related marks are registered
trademarks of Yelp.Uconnect System Support:
(24 hours a day 7 days a week) for U.S. residents call:
1-877-855-8400 or visit DriveUconnect.com.
Canadian residents (English) call: 1-800-465-2001 Cana-
dian residents (French) call: 1-800-387-9983 or visit
DriveUconnect.ca.
Mon. – Fri., 8:00 am – 8:00 pm, ET
Sat., 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, ET
Sun., Closed
Uconnect Access Services Support: 1-855-792-4241 Please
have your Uconnect Security PIN ready when you call.
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CONTENTS
STARTING PROCEDURES ................376
▫ Automatic Transmission ................377
▫ Keyless Enter-N-Go ...................377
▫ Normal Starting ...................... .378
▫ Extreme Cold Weather
(Below –22°F Or 30°C) ................379
▫ If Engine Fails To Start .................380
▫ After Starting ....................... .381
 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED . . .381
 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ............381▫
Key Ignition Park Interlock ...............383
▫ Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . .383
▫ Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission .......384
 AUTOSTICK — IF EQUIPPED .............391
 SPORT MODE — IF EQUIPPED ............394
 ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) — IF EQUIPPED . .394
 DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES .........395
▫ Acceleration ........................ .395
▫ Traction ........................... .396
 DRIVING THROUGH WATER .............396
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▫Flowing/Rising Water ..................397
▫ Shallow Standing Water .................397
 ELECTRIC POWER STEERING .............398
 FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L ENGINE ONLY
— IF EQUIPPED ...................... .399
 PARKING BRAKE ..................... .400
 BRAKE SYSTEM ...................... .402
 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM . . . .403
▫ Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) . . . .403
▫ Brake System Warning Light ..............403
▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............404
▫ Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light ............405
▫ Brake Assist System (BAS) ...............406 ▫
Hill Start Assist (HSA) .................407
▫ Traction Control System (TCS) ............410
▫ Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..........410
▫ Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ..........415
▫ Ready Alert Braking (RAB) ...............416
▫ Rainy Brake Support (RBS) ...............416
 TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION .............417
▫ Tire Markings ....................... .417
▫ Tire Identification Number (TIN) ...........420
▫ Tire Terminology And Definitions ..........422
▫ Tire Loading And Tire Pressure ...........423
 TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION ........428
▫ Tire Pressure ....................... .428
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▫Tire Inflation Pressures .................429
▫ Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation . . . .431
▫ Radial Ply Tires ..................... .431
▫ Tire Types .......................... .432
▫ Run Flat Tires — If Equipped .............434
▫ Spare Tires — If Equipped ...............434
▫ Tire Spinning ....................... .437
▫ Tread Wear Indicators ..................437
▫ Life Of Tire ........................ .438
▫ Replacement Tires .....................439
 TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES) .......440
 TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS .....442
 TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) . .443 ▫
Premium System ..................... .446
▫ General Information ....................449
 FUEL REQUIREMENTS ..................450
▫ 3.6L Engine — If Equipped ...............450
▫ 5.7L Engine — If Equipped ...............450
▫ Reformulated Gasoline .................451
▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ..............451
▫ E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles .......452
▫ MMT In Gasoline .....................452
▫ Materials Added To Fuel ................452
▫ Fuel System Cautions ...................453
▫ Carbon Monoxide Warnings .............454
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FLEXIBLE FUEL (3.6L ENGINE ONLY) — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .455
▫ E-85 General Information ...............455
▫ Ethanol Fuel (E-85) ....................455
▫ Fuel Requirements ....................456
▫ Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles
(E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles .............456
▫ Starting ........................... .457
▫ Cruising Range ...................... .457
▫ Replacement Parts ....................457
▫ Maintenance ....................... .458
 ADDING FUEL ....................... .458
▫ Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release .........460
VEHICLE LOADING ....................461
▫ Vehicle Certification Label ...............462
▫ Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) .......462
▫ Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) .........462
▫ Overloading ........................ .463
▫ Loading ........................... .463
 TRAILER TOWING .....................464
▫ Common Towing Definitions .............464
▫ Trailer Hitch Classification ...............467
▫ Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight
Ratings) ........................... .468
▫ Trailer And Tongue Weight ..............469
▫ Towing Requirements ..................470
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