2017 CHRYSLER 300 fold seats

The outboard front passenger seat BeltAlert is not active
when the outboard front passenger seat is unoccupied.
BeltAlert may be triggered when an animal or other items
are placed on the outboard front passenger seat or when
the seat is folded flat (if equipped). It is recommended that
pets be restrained in the rear seat (if equipped) in pet
harnesses or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts, and
cargo is properly stowed.
BeltAlert can be activated or deactivated by your autho-
rized dealer. FCA US LLC does not recommend deactivat-
ing BeltAlert.
NOTE:If BeltAlert has been deactivated and the driver or
outboard front seat passenger (if equipped with outboard
front passenger seat BeltAlert) is unbuckled the Seat Belt
Reminder Light will turn on and remain on until the driver
and outboard front seat passenger seat belts are buckled.
Lap/Shoulder Belts
All seating positions in your vehicle are equipped with
lap/shoulder belts.
The seat belt webbing retractor will lock only during very
sudden stops or collisions. This feature allows the shoulder
part of the seat belt to move freely with you under normal
conditions. However, in a collision the seat belt will lock and reduce your risk of striking the inside of the vehicle or
being thrown out of the vehicle.
WARNING!
•
Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more
severe injuries in a collision. The air bags work with
your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some
collisions, the air bags won’t deploy at all. Always
wear your seat belt even though you have air bags.
• In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer
much greater injuries if you are not properly buckled
up. You can strike the interior of your vehicle or
other passengers, or you can be thrown out of the
vehicle. Always be sure you and others in your
vehicle are buckled up properly.
• It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or
outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in
these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or
killed.
• Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts.
• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly. Occupants, including the
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Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/
shoulder belt.
1. Position the latch plate as close as possible to the anchorpoint.
2. At about 6 to 12 in (15 to 30 cm) above the latch plate, grasp and twist the seat belt webbing 180 degrees to
create a fold that begins immediately above the latch
plate.
3. Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing. The folded webbing must enter the slot at the top of the
latch plate.
4. Continue to slide the latch plate up until it clears the folded webbing and the seat belt is no longer twisted.
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
In the driver and front passenger seats, the top of the
shoulder belt can be adjusted upward or downward to
position the seat belt away from your neck. Push or
squeeze the anchorage button to release the anchorage, and
move it up or down to the position that serves you best. As a guide, if you are shorter than average, you will prefer
the shoulder belt anchorage in a lower position, and if you
are taller than average, you will prefer the shoulder belt
anchorage in a higher position. After you release the
anchorage button, try to move it up or down to make sure
that it is locked in position.
Adjustable Anchorage
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
MIRRORS ..............................86
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped .....86
▫ Outside Mirrors ........................91
▫ Outside Mirrors Folding Feature — If Equipped .92
▫ Driver’s Automatic Dimming Mirror — If
Equipped .............................92
▫ Outside Mirrors With Turn Signal And Approach
Lighting — If Equipped ...................92
▫ Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse — If Equipped .....93
▫ Power Mirrors .........................93
▫ Power Folding Outside Mirrors — If Equipped. . .94
▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped .............95
▫ Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped .....95
▫ “Slide-On-Rod” And Extender Features Of Sun
Visor ................................96 
BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) — IF
EQUIPPED .............................96
▫ Rear Cross Path ........................101
▫ Modes Of Operation .....................102
▫ General Information .....................103
 SEATS................................103
▫ Power Seats ..........................104
▫ Power Lumbar — If Equipped .............105
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped ..............106
▫ Front Ventilated Seats — If Equipped ........108
▫ Head Restraints .......................109
▫ Folding Rear Seat ......................111
 DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED ......112
▫ Programming The Memory Feature ..........1133

NOTE:You may experience deformation in the seat cush-
ion from the seat belt buckles if the seats are left folded for
an extended period of time. This is normal and by simply
opening the seats to the open position, over time the seat
cushion will return to its normal shape.
When the seatback is folded to the upright position, make
sure it is latched by strongly pulling on the top of the
seatback above the seat strap.
WARNING!
• Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into
position. If the seatback is not securely locked into
position, the seat will not provide the proper stabil-
ity for child seats and/or passengers. An improperly
latched seat could cause serious injury.
• The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle (with the rear
seatbacks in the locked-up or folded down position)
should not be used as a play area by children when
the vehicle is in motion. They could be seriously
injured in a collision. Children should be seated and
using the proper restraint system.
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED
This feature allows the driver to store up to two different
memory profiles for easy recall through a memory switch.
Each memory profile contains desired position settings for
the driver seat, side mirrors, and power tilt and telescopic
steering column (if equipped) and a set of desired radio
station presets. Your remote keyless entry key fob can also
be programmed to recall the same positions when the
unlock button is pushed.
Folded Rear Seatback
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Rear Seat Armrest Storage — If Equipped
For rear passengers there is a storage bin located in the
armrest. Lift upward on the latch to open the storage
compartment.
Cargo Area — Vehicles Equipped With 60/40
Split-Folding Rear Seat
The 60/40 split-folding rear seat provides cargo-carrying
versatility. The seatbacks fold down easily by pulling nylon
tabs between the seatbacks and the bolsters. When the seats
are folded down, they provide a continuous, nearly-flat
extension of the load floor.When the seatback is folded to the upright position, make
sure it is latched by strongly pulling on the top of the
seatback above the seat strap.
WARNING!
•
Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into
position. If the seatback is not securely locked into
position, the seat will not provide the proper stabil-
ity for child seats and/or passengers. An improperly
latched seat could cause serious injury.
• The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle (with the rear
seatbacks in the locked-up or folded down position)
should not be used as a play area by children when
the vehicle is in motion. They could be seriously
injured in a collision. Children should be seated and
using the proper restraint system.
• To help protect against personal injury, passengers
should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The rear
cargo space is intended for load carrying purposes
only, not for passengers, who should sit in seats and
use seat belts.
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Rear Armrest Storage
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Maintenance Procedures..................... .408
Maintenance Schedule .......................454
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . . .215, 406
Manual Park Release ........................394
Manual, Service ............................464
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .....................423
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ................112
Memory Seat ..............................112
Memory Seats And Radio .....................112
Methanol ............................... .358
Mirrors ..................................86
Electric Powered ..........................93
Electric Remote ...........................93
Exterior Folding ..........................92
Heated .................................95
Outside ................................91
Rearview ...............................86
Vanity .................................95
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ................7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ..................351
Mopar Parts .......................... .407, 463
MTBE/ETBE ............................. .358
Multi-Function Control Lever ..................121 New Vehicle Break-In Period
...................75
Occupant Restraints .........................36
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .......357, 449, 450, 451
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ...................231
Oil, Engine .....................408, 449, 450, 451
Capacity ...............................447
Change Interval ........................ .409
Checking .......................... .408, 409
Dipstick ............................408, 409
Disposal ...............................411
Filter .......................411, 449, 450, 451
Filter Disposal ...........................411
Identification Logo .......................409
Materials Added To .......................411
Pressure Warning Light ....................211
Recommendation .....................409, 447
Synthetic ............................. .410
Viscosity .......................... .410,447
Oil
Filter, Change ..........................411
Oil Filter, Selection ..........................411
Oil Pressure Light ..........................211
Onboard Diagnostic System ...................405
Operating Precautions .......................405
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ...............4
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INDEX 475

Safety Defects, Reporting.....................463
Safety, Exhaust Gas ..........................76
Safety Information, Tire ..................... .328
Safety Tips ................................75
Schedule, Maintenance .......................454
Seat Belt Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage .......43
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) ............46
Energy Management Feature .................45
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation .................41
Lap/Shoulder Belts ........................39
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ................43
Pregnant Women .........................45
Seat Belt Extender .........................44
Seat Belt Pretensioner ......................45
Seat Belt Reminder ........................38
Seat Belt Maintenance .......................432
Seat Belt Reminder ..........................38
Seat Belts ............................. .37, 77
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ....................43
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ..........43
Child Restraint ...........................60
Extender ...............................44
Front Seat ........................ .37, 39, 41
Inspection ..............................77 Operating Instructions
......................41
Pregnant Women .........................45
Pretensioners ............................45
Rear Seat ...............................39
Reminder ............................. .206
Untwisting Procedure ......................43
Seats ..........................103, 105, 106, 107
Adjustment ........................ .103, 105
Easy Entry .............................114
Head Restraints ..................... .109, 110
Heated ............................ .106, 107
Height Adjustment .......................104
Memory ...............................112
Power ............................... .104
Rear Folding ............................111
Seatback Release .........................111
Tilting ............................... .104
Vented ............................... .108
Ventilated ............................. .108
Security Alarm..........................16,

210
Arm The System ..........................17
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .........449, 450, 451
Sentry Key Key Programming .........................16
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ......................14
478 INDEX