2019 CHRYSLER 300 keyless

STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
STARTING THE ENGINE ..................220
▫ Automatic Transmission ..................220
▫ Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition .............221
▫ Normal Starting ...................... .221
▫ Cold Weather Operation (Below –22°F Or
30°C) ............................. .224
▫ If Engine Fails To Start ..................224
▫ After Starting ......................... .225
 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED . . . .225
 ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS . . . .225
 PARKING BRAKE ...................... .226
 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ..............228
▫ Ignition Park Interlock ...................229
▫ Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . . .230 ▫
Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission .........230
 SPORT MODE — IF EQUIPPED .............239
 FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L ONLY — IF
EQUIPPED ............................ .239
 POWER STEERING ..................... .239
 SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED ..........241
▫ To Activate .......................... .241
▫ To Set A Desired Speed ..................242
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ................242
▫ To Accelerate For Passing .................243
▫ To Resume Speed ..................... .243
▫ To Deactivate ........................ .243
 ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF
EQUIPPED ........................... .244
▫ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation .....246
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STARTING THE ENGINE
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the
inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if
present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat
belts.
WARNING!
•When exiting the vehicle, always make sure the
ignition is in “OFF” mode, remove the key fob from
the vehicle and lock the vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Leaving children in a
vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seriously or
fatally injured. Children should be warned not to
touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the trans-
mission gear selector.
• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle (or in
a location accessible to children), and do not leave
the ignition (of a vehicle equipped with Keyless
Enter-N-Go) in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child
could operate power windows, other controls, or
move the vehicle.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
Automatic Transmission
The gear selector must be in the PARK position before you
can start the engine. Apply the brakes before shifting into
any driving gear.
CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may occur if the following
precautions are not observed:
• Shift into or out of PARK or REVERSE only after the
vehicle has come to a complete stop.
• Do not shift between PARK, REVERSE, NEUTRAL,
or DRIVE when the engine is above idle speed.
• Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot is
firmly pressing the brake pedal.
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Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition
This feature allows the driver to operate the ignition switch
with the push of a button, as long as the Remote Start/
Keyless Enter-N-Go key fob is in the passenger
compartment.
Normal Starting
To Turn On The Engine Using The ENGINE START/
STOP Button
1. The transmission must be in PARK.2. Press and hold the brake pedal while pushing the
ENGINE START/STOP button once.
3. The system takes over and attempts to start the vehicle. If the vehicle fails to start, the starter will disengage
automatically after 10 seconds.
4. If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine prior to the engine starting, push the button again.
NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine
is obtained without pumping or pressing the accelerator
pedal.
To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE START/STOP
Button
1. Place the gear selector in PARK, then push and release the ENGINE START/STOP button.
2. The ignition will return to the OFF mode.
3. If the gear selector is not in PARK, the ENGINE START/ STOP button must be held for two seconds or three short
pushes in a row with the vehicle speed above 5 MPH
(8 km/h) before the engine will shut off. The ignition
will remain in the ACC mode until the gear selector is in
PARK and the button is pushed twice to the OFF mode.
Keyless Push Button Ignition
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WARNING!(Continued)
•AutoPark is a supplemental feature. It is not de-
signed to replace the need to shift your vehicle into
PARK. It is a back up system and should not be
relied upon as the primary method by which the
driver shifts the vehicle into PARK.
If the vehicle is not in PARK and the driver turns off the
engine, the vehicle may AutoPark.
AutoPark will engage when all of these conditions are met:
• Vehicle is equipped with a rotary selector and an 8-speed
transmission
• Vehicle is not in PARK
• Vehicle Speed is 1.2 MPH (1.9 km/h) or less
• Ignition switched from RUN to ACC
NOTE: For Keyless Go equipped vehicles, The engine will
turn off and the ignition switch will change to ACC Mode.
After 30 minutes the ignition switches to OFF automati-
cally, unless the driver turns the ignition switch OFF.
If the vehicle is not in PARK and the driver exits the
vehicle with the engine running, the vehicle may Au-
toPark. AutoPark will engage when all of these conditions are met:
•
Vehicle is equipped with a rotary selector and an 8-speed
transmission
• Vehicle is not in PARK
• Vehicle speed is 1.2 MPH (1.9 km/h) or less
• Driver ’s seat belt is unbuckled
• Driver ’s door is ajar
• Brake Pedal is not depressed
The MESSAGE “ AutoPark Engaged Shift to P then Shift
to Gear”will display in the instrument cluster.
NOTE: In some cases the ParkSense graphic will be
displayed in the instrument cluster. In these cases, the gear
selector must be returned to “P” to select desired gear.
If the driver shifts into PARK while moving, the vehicle
may AutoPark.
AutoPark will engage ONLYwhen vehicle speed is
1.2 MPH (1.9 km/h) or less.
The MESSAGE “ Vehicle Speed is Too High to Shift to P”
will be displayed in the instrument cluster if vehicle speed
is above 1.2 MPH (1.9 km/h).
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When parking on a hill, it is important to turn the front
wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away
from the curb on an uphill grade. Apply the parking brake
before placing the gear selector in PARK, otherwise the
load on the transmission locking mechanism may make it
difficult to move the gear selector out of PARK. The
parking brake should always be applied whenever the
driver is not in the vehicle.
WARNING!
•Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the
parking brake. Always apply the parking brake fully
when parked to guard against vehicle movement and
possible injury or damage.
• When exiting the vehicle, always remove the key fob
from the ignition and lock your vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to
be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number
of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or
fatally injured. Children should be warned not to
touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the gear
selector.
(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•When exiting the vehicle, always make sure the
keyless ignition node is in the OFF mode, remove the
key fob from the vehicle and lock the vehicle.
• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle or in
a location accessible to children, and do not leave the
ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-
N-Go in the ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or move the
vehicle.
• Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged before
driving; failure to do so can lead to brake failure and
a collision.
• Always fully apply the parking brake when leaving
your vehicle, or it may roll and cause damage or
injury. Also be certain to leave the transmission in
PARK. Failure to do so may allow the vehicle to roll
and cause damage or injury.
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Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).................146
Anti-Lock Warning Light .....................139
Apple CarPlay ........................... .462
Arming System Security Alarm ...........................35
Assist, Hill Start .......................... .153
Audio Systems (Radio) ...................... .421
Auto Down Power Windows ...................88
Automatic Door Locks .....................42, 43
Automatic Headlights ........................68
Automatic High Beams .......................67
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ............84
Automatic Transmission ..................... .230
Adding Fluid .....................372, 415, 417
Fluid And Filter Change ...................372
Fluid Change .......................... .372
Fluid Level Check ....................... .371
Fluid Type ...................... .371, 415, 417
Special Additives ........................ .371
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode .....42, 236
Autostick Operation ............................. .237
Auto Up Power Windows .....................88
AUXCord .............................. .447
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) .........113AW D
Towing ............................... .338
Axle Fluid ........................... .415, 417
Axle Lubrication ....................... .415, 417
Back-Up ................................ .279
Battery .............................. .133, 351
Charging System Light ....................133
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ................23
Location .............................. .351
Belts, Seat ............................... .213
Beverage Holder Cooled (Cupholder) ............111
Beverage Holder Heated (Cupholder) ............111
Body Mechanism Lubrication ..................359
B-Pillar Location .......................... .379
Brake Assist System ........................ .147
Brake

Control System ....................... .147
Brake Fluid ....................... .369, 415, 417
Brake System ......................... .369, 405
Fluid Check ..................... .369, 415, 417
Master Cylinder ........................ .369
Parking .............................. .226
Warning Light ...................... .131, 405
Brake/Transmission Interlock ..................230
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ..........225
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INDEX 473

Unlatch The Trunk........................22
Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) .....23
Key Fob Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) ......26
Key-In Reminder ............................29
Keyless Enter-N-Go ..................... .39, 221
Enter The Trunk ..........................22
Passive Entry ............................39
Passive Entry Programming ..................39
Keys ....................................19
Replacement ......................... .26, 34
Lane Change And Turn Signals .................70
Lane Change Assist ..........................70
LaneSense ............................... .275
Lap/Shoulder Belts ........................ .175
Latches ................................. .215
Hood ..................................94
Lead Free Gasoline ........................ .407
Leaks, Fluid ............................. .215
Life Of Tires ............................. .387
Light Bulbs .......................... .215, 305
Lights .................................. .215
AirBag .........................131, 184, 213
Automatic Headlights ......................68
Brake Assist Warning ..................... .152Brake Warning
...................... .131, 405
Bulb Replacement ....................... .305
Cruise ............................ .140, 141
Daytime Running .........................67
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................66, 67
Electronic Stability Program(ESP) Indicator ......134
Exterior ............................ .66, 215
Fog ...................................70
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................300
Headlights ....................... .66, 69, 307
Headlights On With Wipers ..................68
Headlight Switch .........................66
High Beam ..............................67
High Beam/Low Beam Select .................67
Instrument Cluster ........................66
Intensity Control ..........................73
Interior ................................71
License ............................... .310
Lights

On Reminder .......................69
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ..........135
Map ..................................72
Park .............................. .68, 141
Passing ................................68
Reading ................................72
Seat Belt Reminder ...................... .134
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INDEX 479

Windows...............................87
Power Seats Forward ................................47
Lumbar ................................48
Rearward ...............................47
Recline .................................47
Power Steering Fluid ....................... .415
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts ................181
Preparation For Jacking ..................... .323
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................. .181
Radial Ply Tires ........................... .385
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .............367
Radio Frequency General Information ................27, 33, 35, 42
Radio Operation .......................... .448
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ...................77
Rear Axle (Differential) ..................... .372
Rear Camera ............................. .279
Rear Cross Path ........................... .161
Rear ParkSense System ..................... .264
Rear Seats, Folding ..........................45
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) Towing ............................... .338Recreational Towing
........................ .296
Reformulated Gasoline ...................... .408
Refrigerant .............................. .356
Release, Hood ..............................94
Reminder, Lights On .........................69
Reminder, Seat Belt ........................ .174
Remote Keyless Entry Arm The Alarm ..........................35
Panic Alarm .............................22
Programming Additional Key Fobs ..........26, 34
Unlatch The Trunk ........................22
Remote Starting Exit Remote Start Mode .....................32
Uconnect Customer Programmable Features ......33
Uconnect Settings .........................33
Remote Trunk Release ........................95
Replacement Bulbs ........................ .305
Replacement Keys ....................... .26, 34
Replacement Tires ......................... .388
Reporting Safety Defects .....................469
Restraints,
Child.......................... .197
Restraints, Head ......................... .55, 56
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ...................335
Rotation, Tires ............................ .395
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