2018 CHRYSLER 300 Owners Manual

INTERNAL EQUIPMENT
Storage
Glove Compartment
The glove compartment is located on the passenger side of
the instrument panel.
To open the glove compartment, pull the release handle.
Console Features
There is a cubby bin located forward of the gear selector.
The cubby bin is covered with a push-push actuated door.
Push inward on the door to open it, push the door a second
time to close it.
Two separate storage compartments are also located un-
derneath the center console armrest.
Inside the center console armrest, there is a removable
upper storage tray that can be slid forward/rearward on
rails for access to the lower storage area. This tray has an
integrated coin holder, along with additional area for small
Glove CompartmentCenter Console
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items and handheld devices. Below the upper tray, the
lower storage compartment is made for larger items, like
tissue boxes. In addition, the 12 volt power outlet, USB and
Aux jack are located here.
WARNING!
Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart-
ment lid in the open position. Driving with the console
compartment lid open may result in injury in a colli-
sion.
Door Storage
The door panels contain storage areas.
Upper Storage Tray
Front Door Trim Storage
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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.
Cupholders
The cupholders are located in the forward edge of the
center console.
Rear Armrest Storage
Retractable Cover
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The rear seat cupholders are located in the center armrest
between the rear seats. The cupholders are positioned
forward in the armrest and side-by-side to provide conve-
nient access to beverage cans or bottles while maintaining
a resting place for the rear occupant’s elbows.
Front CupholdersRear Seat Cupholders
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Lighted Cupholders — If Equipped
On some vehicles the rear cupholders are equipped with a
light ring that illuminates the cupholders for the rear
passengers. The light ring is controlled by the Dimmer
Control. Refer to “Interior Lights” in “Getting To Know
Your Vehicle” for further information.
Heated And Cooled Cupholders — If Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with heated and cooled
cupholders. The cupholders are designed to help keep
warm beverages warm and cool beverages cool.Push the “Cold” symbol once to turn on the cupholder;
push the symbol a second time to turn the cupholder off.
Push the “Hot” symbol once to activate the cupholder;
push the symbol a second time to turn off the cupholder.
WARNING!
When using the cupholder in the “Hot” position, avoid
contact with the heated portion of the cupholder in
order to reduce the possibility of burns. Persons who
are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced
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Light Ring In Rear Cupholder
Heated And Cooled Cupholder Switches
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age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injuries,
medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or other physical
condition must exercise particular care in order to
prevent serious burn injury. Keep the cupholder free of
debris or stray objects when operated in the “Hot”
position.
Power Sunshade — If Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with a power sunshade that
will reduce the amount of sunlight that will shine through
the rear windshield.
The power sunshade can be operated using the Uconnect
System.
Press the “Controls” button and then press the “Rear
Sunshade” button to raise the power sunscreen. Press the
“Sunshade” button a second time to lower the sunshade.
If the sunshade is in the raised position and the vehicle is
placed in REVERSE, the sunshade will automatically fully
lower. When the transmission is shifted out of REVERSE
the sunshade will automatically return to the fully raised
position after a brief delay. The power sunshade can also be operated by passengers in
the rears seats. The power sunshade switch is located on
the back of the center console between the heated seat
switches. Push the switch once to raise the sunshade. Push
the switch a second time to lower the sunshade.
NOTE:
The rear sunshade control switch can be locked out
along with the rear passenger window controls from the
driver switch window lockout switch.
Power Sunshade Switch Behind Center Console
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Electrical Power Outlets
Your vehicle is equipped with one 12 Volt (13 Amp) power
outlet on the instrument panel and one 12 Volt (13 Amp)
power outlet in the center console that can be used to
power cellular phones, small electronics and other low
powered electrical accessories. The power outlets are la-
beled with either a “key” or a “battery” symbol to indicate
how the outlet is powered. Power outlets labeled with a
“key” are powered when the ignition switch is in the ON or
ACC position, while the outlets labeled with a “battery”
are connected directly to the battery and powered at all
times.
NOTE:
•All accessories connected to the “battery” powered
outlets should be removed or turned off when the
vehicle is not in use to protect the battery against
discharge.
The front power outlet is located inside the storage area on
the center stack of the instrument panel.
WARNING!
Do not place ashes inside the cubby bin located on the
center console on vehicles not equipped with the ash
receiver tray. A fire leading to bodily injury could
result.
Front Power Outlet
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In addition to the front power outlet, there is also a power
outlet located in the storage area of the center console.
NOTE:If the Media Hub is in use, do not exceed the
maximum power of 100 Watts (8 Amps) for the center
console power outlet. When the Media Hub is not in use,
the outlet can deliver up to 120 Watts (10 Amps). If the
power rating is exceeded, the fuse protecting the system
will need to be replaced. NOTE:
The instrument panel power outlet and dual rear
console USB ports can be changed to “battery” powered all
the time by moving the #12 20 Amp fuse from “IGN” to
“B+”. Refer to “Fuses” in “In Case Of Emergency”.
Center Console Power Outlet
Power Outlet Fuse Locations
1 — #12 Fuse 20 Amp Yellow Instrument Panel Power Outlet /
Dual USB Charge Only Ports
2 — #38 Fuse 20 Amp Yellow Center Console Power Outlet / Media
Hub
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