2018 CHRYSLER 300 Owners Manual

Key FobArm The System ..........................32
Panic Alarm .............................20
Programming Additional Key Fobs ..........23, 31
Unlatch The Trunk ........................20
Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) .....21
Key Fob Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) ......23
Key-In Reminder ............................26
Keyless Enter-N-Go ..................... .35, 217
Enter The Trunk ..........................20
Passive Entry ............................35
Passive Entry Programming ..................35
Keys ....................................17
Replacement ......................... .23, 31
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ......................30
Lane Change And Turn Signals .................67
Lane Change Assist ..........................67
LaneSense ............................... .272
Lap/Shoulder Belts ........................ .169
Latches ................................. .212
Hood ..................................90
Lead Free Gasoline ........................ .405
Leaks, Fluid ............................. .212
Life Of Tires ............................. .385Light Bulbs
.......................... .212, 304
Lights .................................. .212
AirBag .........................125, 178, 210
Automatic Headlights ......................64
Brake Assist Warning ..................... .146
Brake Warning ...................... .126, 403
Bulb Replacement ....................... .304
Cruise ............................ .134, 135
Daytime Running .........................63
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...................63
Engine Temperature Warning ................128
Exterior .............................. .212
Fog ...................................66
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................298
Headlights ....................... .62, 66, 306
Headlights On With Wipers ..................65
Headlight Switch .........................62
High Beam ..............................63
High Beam/Low Beam Select .................63
Instr

ument Cluster ........................62
Intensity Control ..........................70
Interior ................................67
License ............................... .309
Lights On Reminder .......................66
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ..........129
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Map Reading............................68
Park .............................. .65, 135
Passing ................................64
Reading ................................68
Seat Belt Reminder ...................... .128
Security Alarm ......................... .129
Service ............................... .304
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ..........131, 160
Traction Control ........................ .146
Turn Signals ....................63, 67, 135, 212
Vanity Mirror ............................61
Warning Instrument Cluster Descriptions . . . .128, 135
Loading Vehicle ....................... .281, 282
Capacities ............................. .282
Tires................................. .377
Load Leveling System ........................96
Load Shed Battery Saver On ...................123
Load Shed Electrical Load Reduction .............123
Load Shed Intelligent Battery Sensor .............123
Locks Automatic Door ..........................39
Auto Unlock .............................39
Child Protection ..........................39
Power Door .............................34
Low Tire Pressure System .....................160 Lubrication, Body
......................... .357
Lug Nuts ............................... .404
Maintenance Free Battery .....................349
Maintenance Schedule ....................341, 342
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . . .129, 137
Manual Park Release ....................... .332
Manual, Service ........................... .470
Media Hub .............................. .447
Memory Feature (Memory Seats) ................41
Memory Seat ..............................41
Memory Seats And Radio .....................41
Methanol ............................... .407
Mirrors ..................................57
Electric Powered ..........................59
Electric Remote ...........................59
Heated .................................61
Outside ................................

58
Rearview ........................... .57, 298
Vanity .................................61
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ................6
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ..................160
Mopar Parts ............................. .469
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MP3 Control............................. .447
Multi-Function Control Lever ...................63
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................221
Occupant Restraints ........................ .166
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ..............405, 413
Oil Change Indicator ........................118
Reset .................................118
Oil, Engine ........................... .351, 413
Capacity .............................. .412
Change Interval ........................ .351
Checking ............................. .348
Dipstick .............................. .348
Disposal .............................. .353
Filter ............................. .353, 413
Filter Disposal .......................... .353
Identification Logo ...................... .351
Materials Added To ...................... .353
Pressure Warning Light ....................128
Recommendation .....................351, 412
Synthetic ............................. .352
Viscosity .......................... .352, 412
Oil Filter, Change ......................... .353
Oil Filter, Selection ......................... .353Oil Pressure Light
......................... .128
Onboard Diagnostic System ...................136
Operating Precautions ...................... .136
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ...............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors .....................58
Overheating, Engine ....................... .331
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ...........4,470
Paddle Shifters ........................... .232
Paddle Shift Mode ......................... .232
Paint Care ............................... .396
Panic Alarm ...............................20
Parking Brake ............................ .222
ParkSense System, Rear ..................... .260
Passive Entry ..............................
35
Pets ................................... .208
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ...........377
Power Brakes ............................... .403
Deck Lid Release .........................91
Distribution Center (Fuses) ..................315
Door Locks ..............................34
Mirrors ................................59
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ............109
Seats ..................................41
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Steering.............................. .235
Sunroof ................................86
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column ..............55
Windows ...............................83
Power Seats Forward ................................42
Power Lumbar ...........................43
Rearward ...............................42
Recline .................................42
Power Steering Fluid ....................... .413
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ................175
Preparation For Jacking ..................... .323
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................. .175
Radial Ply Tires ........................... .383
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .............365
Radio Frequency General Information ................24, 30, 32, 39
Radio Operation .......................... .447
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ...................73
Rear Axle (Differential) ..................... .370
Rear Camera ............................. .277
Rear Cross Path ........................... .155
Rear ParkSense System ..................... .260Rear Seat, Folding
...........................50
Rear Wheel Drive Towing ............................... .338
Recreational Towing ........................ .292
Reformulated Gasoline ...................... .406
Refrigerant .............................. .354
Release, Hood ..............................90
Reminder, Lights On .........................66
Reminder, Seat Belt ........................ .168
Remote Keyless Entry Arm The Alarm ..........................32
Panic Alarm .............................20
Programming Additional Key Fobs ..........23, 31
Unlatch The Trunk ........................20
Remote Starting Exit Remote Start Mode .....................29
Uconnect Customer Programmable Features ......30
Uconnect Settings .........................30
Remote Trunk Release ........................91
Replacement Bulbs ........................ .304
Replacement

Keys ....................... .23, 31
Replacement Tires ......................... .386
Reporting Safety Defects .....................469
Restraint, Head ......................... .51, 52
Restraints, Child .......................... .191
482 INDEX

Restraints, Head............................51
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ...................334
Rotation, Tires ............................ .393
RWD Towing ............................... .338
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ...................210
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle .................212
Safety Defects, Reporting .....................469
Safety, Exhaust Gas ........................ .209
Safety Information, Tire ..................... .371
Safety Tips .............................. .208
Schedule, Maintenance ...................341, 342
Seat Belt Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage ......173
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) ...........176
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation ................171
Seat Belt Reminder ........................ .128
Seat Belts ............................ .167, 210
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ...................173
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage .........173
Child Restraints ........................ .191
Energy Management Feature ................175
Extender .............................. .174
Front Seat ...................... .167, 169, 171Inspection
............................. .210
Lap/Shoulder Belts ...................... .169
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ...............173
Operating Instructions .....................171
Pregnant Women ........................ .175
Pretensioners .......................... .175
Rear Seat ............................. .169
Reminder ............................. .168
Seat Belt Extender ....................... .174
Seat Belt Pretensioner .....................175
Untwisting Procedure .....................173
Seat Belts Maintenance ...................... .398
Seats .............................. .41,

42, 47
Adjustment .......................... .41, 42
Easy Entry ..............................46
Head Restraints ....................... .51, 52
Heated .................................47
Height Adjustment ........................41
Power .................................41
Rear Folding ......................... .41, 50
Seatback Release ..........................50
Tilting .................................41
Vented .................................49
Ventilated ...............................49
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Security Alarm......................... .32, 129
Arm The System ..........................32
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............413
Sentry Key Key Programming .........................31
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ......................30
Sentry Key Replacement ....................23, 31
Service Assistance ......................... .466
Service Contract .......................... .468
Service Manuals .......................... .470
Shifting ................................ .224
Automatic Transmission ................224, 226
Shoulder Belts ............................ .169
Side View Mirror Adjustment ...................58
Signals, Turn ....................... .67, 135, 212
Siri .................................... .459
SiriusXM Guardian Vehicle Health Alert ...................... .458
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ....................392
Snow Tires .............................. .388
Spare Tire ............................... .321
Spare Tires ........................ .388, 389, 390
Spark Plugs ............................. .413Specifications
Fuel (Gasoline) ......................... .413
Oil.................................. .413
Speed Control Accel/Decel ........................ .237, 238
Accel/Decel (ACC Only) ...................244
Cancel ............................... .239
Resume .............................. .239
Set .................................. .237
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ..........236, 237, 239
Sport Mode .............................. .234
Starting ............................. .216, 217
Automatic Transmission ....................216
Button .................................24
Cold Weather .......................... .220
Engine Fails To Start ..................... .220
Starting

And Operating ...................216, 217
Starting Procedures ..................... .216, 217
Steering ..................................54
Column Lock ............................54
Power ............................... .235
Tilt Column .......................... .54, 55
Wheel, Heated ...........................56
Wheel, Tilt .......................... .54, 55
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Steering Wheel Audio Controls.................445
Storage ................................. .395
Storage, Vehicle ........................ .81, 395
Storing Your Vehicle ....................... .395
Stuck, Freeing ............................ .334
Sunglasses Storage ..........................112
Sun Roof .................................86
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag ..........180
Synthetic Engine Oil ....................... .352
Telescoping Steering Column ................54, 55
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ............80
Tilt Steering Column ..................... .54, 55
Time Delay, Headlight ........................65
Tire And Loading Information Placard ............377
Tire Markings ............................ .371
Tires......................... .212, 381, 388, 394
Aging (Life Of Tires) ..................... .385
Air Pressure ........................... .381
Chains ............................... .392
Changing ....................321, 324, 328, 371
Compact Spare ......................... .389
Flat Changing .......................... .328
General Information ...................381, 388
High Speed ............................ .383Inflation Pressure
....................... .382
Jacking ........................... .324, 371
Life Of Tires ........................... .385
Load Capacity ...................... .377, 378
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ........131, 160
Quality Grading ........................ .394
Radial ............................... .383
Replacement ........................ .328, 386
Rotation .............................. .393
Safety ............................ .371, 381
Sizes ................................ .373
Snow Tires ............................ .388
Spar

e Tire ............................. .321
Spare Tires ......................... .388, 390
Spinning .............................. .384
Trailer Towing .......................... .288
Tread Wear Indicators .....................385
Wheel Mounting ........................ .328
Wheel Nut Torque ....................... .404
Tire Safety Information ...................... .371
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .................286
To Open Hood .............................90
Towing ................................. .282
Behind A Motorhome ..................... .292
Disabled Vehicle ........................ .336
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Guide................................ .286
Recreational ........................... .292
Weight ............................... .286
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ............292
Traction ............................. .292, 293
Traction Control .......................... .149
Trailer Towing ............................ .282
Cooling System Tips ..................... .292
Hitches ............................... .285
Minimum Requirements ....................287
Tips ................................. .291
Trailer And Tongue Weight ..................286
Wiring ............................... .289
Trailer Towing Guide ....................... .286
Trailer Weight ............................ .286
Transfer Case Fluid .......................... .370, 413, 415
Maintenance ........................... .370
Transmission ............................. .226
Automatic ......................... .226, 369
Fluid ............................. .413, 415
Maintenance ........................... .369
Shifting .............................. .224
Transporting Pets ......................... .208
Tread Wear Indicators ...................... .385Trunk Lid (Deck Lid)
.........................91
Trunk Release Remote Control ..................91
Turn Signals ........................... .67, 135
Uconnect Uconnect Settings .................19, 20, 30, 421
Uconnect 4C/4C Nav With 8.4-Inch Display ........422
Uconnect Settings Customer Programmable Features .............30
Customer Programmable Features .............35
Customer Programmable Features .............421
Passive Entry Programming ..................35
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ..................394
Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........96
Universal Transmitter ........................
96
Unleaded Gasoline ........................ .405
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ................173
USB................................... .447
Vanity Mirrors .............................61
Vehicle Certification Label ....................281
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .............403
Vehicle Loading .....................281, 282, 378
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .................6
Vehicle Security Alarm ........................32
486 INDEX