2017 CHRYSLER 300 sport mode

ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) — IF EQUIPPED
This vehicle is equipped with an active on-demand All-
Wheel Drive (AWD) system which makes available opti-
mum traction for a wide variety of road surface and
driving conditions. The system minimizes wheel slip by
automatically redirecting torque to the front and rear
wheels as necessary.
To maximize fuel economy, your AWD vehicle automati-
cally defaults to rear-wheel drive (RWD) when road and
environmental conditions are such that wheel slip is un-
likely to occur. When specific road and environmental
conditions require increased levels of road traction, the
vehicle automatically shifts into AWD mode. Automatic
AWD operation could be activated by outside temperature,
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 selected 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
instrument cluster display. Refer to “Instrument Cluster
Display” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.NOTE:
If the “SERVICE AWD SYSTEM” warning message
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 “Instrument Cluster Display”
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 slippery
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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Partial Off
The “Partial Off” mode is intended for times when a more
spirited driving experience is desired. This mode may
modify TCS and ESC thresholds for activation, which
allows for more wheel spin than normally allowed. This
mode may be useful if the vehicle becomes stuck.
To enter the “Partial Off” mode, momentarily push the
“ESC Off” switch and the “ESC Off Indicator Light” will
illuminate. To turn the ESC on again, momentarily push
the “ESC Off” switch and the “ESC Off Indicator Light”
will turn off.
WARNING!
When in “Partial Off” mode, the TCS functionality of
ESC, (except for the limited slip feature described in
the TCS section), has been disabled and the “ESC Off
Indicator Light” will be illuminated. When in “Partial
Off” mode, the engine power reduction feature of TCS
is disabled, and the enhanced vehicle stability offered
by the ESC system is reduced.NOTE:
•
For vehicles with multiple partial ESC modes a momen-
tary button push will toggle the ESC mode. Multiple
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 instrument cluster. 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”.
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Sentry Key Replacement......................15
Service Assistance ..........................460
Service Contract .......................... .462
Service Manuals .......................... .464
Setting The Clock ..........................241
Shifting .................................300
Automatic Transmission ................300, 302
Shoulder Belts .............................39
Side View Mirror Adjustment ...................91
Signals, Turn ........................79, 121, 226
SiriusXM Guardian Mobile App ............................288
Vehicle Health Alert .......................287
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ....................348
Snow Tires ...............................342
Spare Tire ..................... .343, 344, 345, 383
Spark Plugs ........................449, 450, 451
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ....................449, 450, 451
Oil ............................449, 450, 451
Speed Control Accel/Decel ........................ .133, 134
Accel/Decel (ACC Only) ...................143
Cancel ............................... .133
Set ...................................133 Speed Control (Cruise Control)
..............132, 135
Sport Mode ...............................311
Starting ...............................22, 297
Automatic Transmission ....................297
Cold Weather .......................... .299
Engine Fails To Start ..................... .299
Remote ................................22
Starting And Operating ..................... .297
Starting Procedures ........................ .297
Steering Column Controls ........................ .121
Column Lock .......................... .129
Power ............................... .315
Tilt Column ........................ .129, 130
Wheel, Heated ..........................131
Wheel,

Tilt ..........................129, 130
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .................266
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . . .266
Storage ................................. .442
Storage, Vehicle ........................276, 442
Storing Your Vehicle ........................442
Stuck, Freeing ............................ .392
Sunglasses Storage ..........................177
Sun Roof ............................... .184
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag ...........49
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