2017 CHRYSLER 300 Owners Manual

•The battery was recently replaced and was not charged
completely.
• The battery was discharged by an electrical load left on
when the vehicle was parked.
• The battery was used for an extended period with the
engine not running to supply radio, lights, chargers,
+12V portable appliances like vacuum cleaners, game
consoles and similar devices.
What to do when an electrical load reduction action
message is present (“Battery Saver On” or “Battery Saver
Mode”)
During a trip:
• Reduce power to unnecessary loads if possible:
– Turn off redundant lights (interior or exterior)
– Check what may be plugged in to power outlets +12V, 115V AC, USB ports
– Check HVAC settings (blower, temperature)
– Check the audio settings (volume) After a trip:
•
Check if any aftermarket equipment was installed (ad-
ditional lights, upfitter electrical accessories, audio sys-
tems, alarms) and review specifications if any (load and
Ignition Off Draw currents).
• Evaluate the latest driving cycles (distance, driving time
and parking time).
• The vehicle should have service performed if the mes-
sage is still present during consecutive trips and the
evaluation of the vehicle and driving pattern did not
help to identify the cause.
CYBERSECURITY
Your vehicle may be a connected vehicle and may be
equipped with both wired and wireless networks. These
networks allow your vehicle to send and receive informa-
tion. This information allows systems and features in your
vehicle to function properly.
Your vehicle may be equipped with certain security fea-
tures to reduce the risk of unauthorized and unlawful
access to vehicle systems and wireless communications.
Vehicle software technology continues to evolve over time
and FCA US LLC, working with its suppliers, evaluates
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and takes appropriate steps as needed. Similar to a com-
puter or other devices, your vehicle may require software
updates to improve the usability and performance of your
systems or to reduce the potential risk of unauthorized and
unlawful access to your vehicle systems.
The risk of unauthorized and unlawful access to your
vehicle systems may still exist, even if the most recent
version of vehicle software (such as Uconnect software) is
installed.
WARNING!
•It is not possible to know or to predict all of the
possible outcomes if your vehicle’s systems are
breached. It may be possible that vehicle systems,
including safety related systems, could be impaired
or a loss of vehicle control could occur that may
result in an accident involving serious injury or
death.
• ONLY insert media (e.g., USB, SD card, or CD) into
your vehicle if it came from a trusted source. Media
of unknown origin could possibly contain malicious
software, and if installed in your vehicle, it may
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increase the possibility for vehicle systems to be
breached.
• As always, if you experience unusual vehicle behav-
ior, take your vehicle to your nearest authorized
dealer immediately.
NOTE:
• FCA or your dealer may contact you directly regarding
software updates.
• To help further improve vehicle security and minimize
the potential risk of a security breach, vehicle owners
should:
• Routinely check www.driveuconnect.com/software-
update to learn about available Uconnect software
updates.
• Only connect and use trusted media devices (e.g.
personal mobile phones, USBs, CDs).
Privacy of any wireless and wired communications cannot
be assured. Third parties may unlawfully intercept infor-
mation and private communications without your consent.
For further information, refer to “Data Collection & Pri-
vacy” in “Uconnect + SiriusXM Guardian” in your
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Uconnect Owner ’s Manual Supplement and “Onboard
Diagnostic System (OBD II) Cybersecurity” in “Maintain-
ing Your Vehicle”.
SETTING THE ANALOG CLOCK
To set the analog clock at the top center of the instrument
panel, push and hold the button until the setting is correct.
UCONNECT RADIOS — IF EQUIPPED
For detailed information about your Uconnect 8.4 radio,
refer to the following images for the correct Uconnect
Owner ’s Manual Supplement.
For the below radio configuration, please refer to the
Uconnect 8.4/8.4 NAV Owner ’s Manual Supplement.
Setting The Analog Clock
Refer to the Uconnect 8.4/8.4 NAV Owner ’s ManualSupplement
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For Canadian residents with the below radio configuration,
please refer to the Uconnect 8.4 Owner ’s Manual Supple-
ment.
UCONNECT SETTINGS
The Uconnect system uses a combination of buttons on the
touchscreen and buttons on the faceplate located on the
center of the instrument panel that allows you to access
and change the customer programmable features.
CAUTION!
Do NOT attach any object to the touchscreen, doing so
can result in damage to the touchscreen.
Refer to the Uconnect 8.4 Owner ’s Manual SupplementUconnect 8.4/8.4 NAV Buttons On The Touchscreen AndButtons On The Faceplate
1 — Uconnect Buttons On The Touchscreen
2 — Uconnect Buttons On The Faceplate
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Buttons On The Faceplate
Buttons on the faceplate are located below the Uconnect
system in the center of the instrument panel. In addition,
there is a scroll/enter control knob located on the right
side. Turn the control knob to scroll through menus and
change settings (i.e., 30, 60, 90), push the center of the
control knob one or more times to select or change a setting
(i.e., ON, OFF).
Your Uconnect system may also have a screen off and back
buttons on the faceplate.
Push the screen off button on the faceplate to turn off the
Uconnect screen. Push the screen off button on the face-
plate a second time to turn the screen on.
Push the back button on the faceplate to exit out of a menu
or certain option on the Uconnect system.
Buttons On The Touchscreen
Buttons on the touchscreen are accessible on the Radio
Touchscreen.
CAUTION!
Do not attach any object to touchscreen, doing so can
result in damage to the touchscreen.
Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect 8.4
Settings
Press the “Apps” button, and then press the “Set-
tings” button on the touchscreen to display the menu
setting screen. In this mode, the Uconnect system allows
you to access programmable features that may be
equipped such as Display, Language, Units, Voice,
Clock, Safety & Driving Assistance, Lights, Doors &
Locks, Auto-On Comfort, Engine Off Options, Audio,
Phone, SiriusXM Setup, Restore Settings, Clear Personal
Data and System Information.
NOTE:
• Only one touchscreen area may be selected at a time.
• Depending on the vehicles options, feature settings may
vary.
When making a selection, press the button on the touch-
screen to enter the desired mode. Once in the desired
mode, press and release the preferred setting “option” until
a check-mark appears next to the setting, showing that
setting has been selected. Once the setting is complete,
either press the back arrow button on the touchscreen to
return to the previous menu, or press the “X” button on the
touchscreen to close out of the settings screen. Pressing the
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up or down arrow button on the right side of the screen
will allow you to toggle up or down through the available
settings.
Display
After pressing the “Display” button on the touchscreen, the
following settings will be available:
Setting NameSelectable Options
Display Mode Manual Auto
Display Brightness With Headlights ON +–
NOTE:
•When in the “Display Brightness With Headlights ON” display, you may select the brightness with the headlights
on.
•To make changes to the Display Brightness with Headlights ON setting, the headlights must be on and the inte-
rior dimmer switch must not be in the partyorparade positions.
Display Brightness With Headlights OFF +–
NOTE:
•When in the “Display Brightness With Headlights OFF” display, you may select the brightness with the headlights
off. Adjust the brightness from (1–10) with the “+” and “–” buttons on the touchscreen.
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Setting NameSelectable Options
•To make changes to theDisplay Brightness with Headlights OFF setting, the headlights must be off and the inte-
rior dimmer switch must not be in the partyorparade positions.
Set Theme
NOTE:
When in the “Set Theme” display, you may select the theme for the display screen. To make your selection, press the
Set Theme button on the touchscreen, then select the desired theme option button until a check-mark appears show-
ing that the setting has been selected.
AutoShow Smart-
phone Display Upon Connection
Touchscreen Beep Controls ScreenTime-Out — If Equipped
NOTE:
When the “Control Screen Time Out” feature is selected, the controls screen will stay open for five seconds before the
screen times out. With the feature deselected, the screen will stay open until it is manually closed.
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Navigation Turn-By-Turn Displayed In Cluster — IfEquipped
NOTE:
When the “Navigation Turn-By-Turn In Cluster” feature is selected, the turn-by-turn directions will appear in the in-
strument cluster display as the vehicle approaches a designated turn within a programmed route.
Units
After pressing the “Units” button on the touchscreen, you
may select each unit of measure independently displayed
in the instrument cluster display, and navigation system (if
equipped). The following selectable units of measure are
listed below:
Setting Name Selectable Options
Units USMetric Custom
NOTE:
The “Custom” option allows you to set the “Speed” (MPH, or km/h), “Distance” (mi, or km), “Fuel Consumption”
[MPG (US), MPG (UK), L/100 km, or km/L], “Pressure” (psi, kPa, or bar), and “Temperature” (°C, or °F) units of
measure independently.
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