2019 CHRYSLER 300 Owners Manual

INDEX
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About Your Brakes........................ .405
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . . .244
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .............366
Adding Fuel ............................. .281
Adding Washing Fluid ...................... .350
Additives, Fuel ........................... .408
Adjust Forward ................................47
Rearward ...............................47
AirBag ................................ .186
Advance Front Air Bag ....................186
Air Bag Operation ....................... .188
Air Bag Warning Light .....................184
Driver Knee Air Bag ..................... .189
Enhanced Accident Response .............194, 339
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................339
FrontAirBag .......................... .186
If Deployment Occurs .....................193
Knee Impact Bolsters ..................... .188
Maintaining Your Air Bag System .............196
Maintenance ........................... .196
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light ............185
Side Air Bags .......................... .189
Transporting Pets ....................... .212
Air Bag Light ...................... .131, 184, 213Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter)
......355
Air Conditioner Maintenance ..................356
Air Conditioner Refrigerant ...................356
Air Conditioner System ....................79, 356
Air Conditioning ............................84
Air Conditioning Filter ....................86, 357
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ................85
Air Filter ............................... .355
Air Pressure Tires................................. .384
Alarm Arm The System ...................... .35, 37
Panic ..................................22
Rearm The System ........................37
Security Alarm....................... .35,
135
Alarm System Security Alarm ...........................35
All Wheel Drive Towing ............................... .338
All Wheel Drive (AWD) ..................... .372
Alterations/Modifications Vehicle .................................5
Android Auto ............................ .461
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................365, 414
Disposal .............................. .367
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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

Brightness, Interior Lights.....................73
Bulb Replacement ......................... .305
Bulbs, Light .......................... .215, 305
Camera, Rear ............................ .279
Capacities, Fluid .......................... .414
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) ........................ .348, 354
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) .................367
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................212, 411
Cargo Vehicle Loading ......................... .285
Cargo Area Cover ...........................97
Cargo Compartment .........................97
Car Washes .............................. .398
Cellular Phone ........................... .448
Certification Label ......................... .285
Chains, Tire ............................. .394
Changing A Flat Tire ....................... .373
Charging Wireless ...............................116
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................... .375
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . . .143
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............212
Checks, Safety ............................ .212Child Restraint
........................... .197
Child Restraints Booster Seats ........................... .200
Child Seat Installation .....................208
How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt ........206
Infant And Child Restraints .................199
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......202
Older Children And Child Restraints ...........199
Seating Positions ........................ .201
Child Safety Locks ..........................43
Clean Air Gasoline ........................ .408
Cleaning Wheels ............................... .393
Climate Control ......................... .78, 79
Automatic ..............................79
Coin Holder ............................. .107
Cold

Weather Operation ..................... .224
Compact Spare Tire ........................ .391
Console Floor ................................ .107
Contract, Service .......................... .468
Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ............367
Cooling System ........................... .364
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .................366
Coolant Level ....................... .365, 368
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Cooling Capacity........................ .414
Disposal Of Used Coolant ..................367
Drain, Flush, And Refill ....................365
Inspection ............................. .368
Points To Remember ..................... .368
Pressure Cap ........................... .367
Radiator Cap .......................... .367
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .......365, 414, 415
Corrosion Protection ....................... .398
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ..............241, 244
Cruise Light .......................... .140, 141
Cupholders .............................. .109
Customer Assistance ....................... .466
Cybersecurity ............................ .422
Daytime Running Lights ......................67
Dealer Service ............................ .352
Deck Lid Power Release ...........................95
Defroster, Windshield ....................... .213
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ....................76
Diagnostic System, Onboard ...................142
Dimmer Switch Headlight ...............................67 Dipsticks
Oil (Engine) ........................... .350
Disabled Vehicle Towing .....................336
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .................367
Do Not Disturb ........................... .460
Door Ajar ............................... .133
Door Ajar Light ........................... .133
Door Locks Automatic ..............................43
Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors .......43
Doors ....................................37
Drag And Drop Menu ...................... .421
Driver ’s Seat Back Tilt ........................44
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ................................ .297
E-85 Fuel ................................411
Electric Brake Control System ..................147
Anti-Lock

Brake System ....................146
Electronic Roll Mitigation ...............148, 155
Electric Remote Mirrors .......................62
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) .......312
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) .........24112
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Electronic Stability Control (ESC)...............149
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light .........133
Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck .................335
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................300
Jacking ........................... .321, 373
Jump Starting .......................... .329
Towing ............................... .336
Emission Control System Maintenance ............143
Engine .............................. .348, 349
Air Cleaner ............................ .355
Block Heater ........................... .225
Break-In Recommendations .................225
Checking Oil Level ...................... .350
Compartment ....................... .348, 349
Compartment Identification .................348
Coolant (Antifreeze) ...................365, 415
Cooling .............................. .364
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................212, 411
Fails To Start ........................... .224
Flooded, Starting ........................ .224
Fuel Requirements ....................407, 414
Jump Starting .......................... .329
Oil ........................... .353, 414, 415
Oil Filler Cap ....................... .348, 354Oil Filter
.............................. .355
Oil Selection ........................ .353, 414
Oil Synthetic ........................... .354
Overheating ........................... .332
Starting ........................... .220, 221
Engine Oil Viscosity .....................353, 354
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ....................353
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .........194, 339
Ethanol ............................. .409, 411
Exhaust Gas Cautions ................... .212, 411
Exhaust

System ....................... .212, 362
Exterior Lighting ............................66
Exterior Lights ......................... .66, 215
Filters Air Cleaner ............................ .355
Air Conditioning ..................... .86, 357
Engine Oil ......................... .355, 415
Engine Oil Disposal ...................... .355
Flashers ................................ .300
Hazard Warning ........................ .300
Turn Signals ..................... .70, 141, 215
Flash-To-Pass ..............................68
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ......................... .413
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Engine Oil............................ .412
Fuel Requirements ....................411,412
Maintenance ........................... .413
Replacement Parts ....................... .413
Starting .............................. .413
Flooded Engine Starting ..................... .224
Floor Console ............................ .107
Fluid, Brake .......................... .415, 417
Fluid Capacities ........................... .414
Fluid Leaks .............................. .215
Fluid Level Checks Brake ................................ .369
Cooling System ......................... .365
Engine Oil ............................ .350
Transfer Case .......................... .372
Fluids And Lubricants ...................... .415
Fog Lights ................................70
Fold-Flat Seats .............................44
Folding Rear Seats ..........................45
Forward Collision Warning ....................163
Four-Way Hazard Flasher .....................300
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..................... .335
Fuel ................................... .407
Additives ............................. .408
Clean Air ............................. .408Ethanol
........................... .409, 411
Flexible ................................411
Gasoline .............................. .407
Gauge ............................... .139
Materials Added ........................ .408
Methanol ............................. .409
Octane Rating ....................407, 408, 415
Requirements ....................... .407, 414
Specifications .......................... .415
Tank Capacity .......................... .414
Fuses .................................. .310
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ...............100
Gasoline,
Clean Air ........................ .408
Gasoline, Reformulated ..................... .408
Gauges Fuel ................................. .139
Gear Ranges ............................. .232
Glass Cleaning ........................... .401
Gross Axle Weight Rating .................285, 287
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...............285, 286
GVWR ................................. .285
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INDEX 477

HazardDriving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ................................ .297
Hazard Warning Flashers .....................300
Headlights .............................. .307
Automatic ..............................68
Cleaning .............................. .398
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ...........67
Lights On Reminder .......................69
On With Wipers ..........................68
Passing ................................68
Switch .................................66
Time Delay ..............................69
Washers .............................. .350
Head Restraints ......................... .55, 56
Head Rests ............................ .55, 56
Heated Mirrors .............................64
Heater, Engine Block ....................... .225
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch ......67
Hill Start Assist ........................... .153
Hitches Trailer Towing .......................... .288
Holder, Coin ............................. .107
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) ...............100
Hood Prop ................................94 Hood Release
..............................94
Ignition ..................................27
Switch .................................27
Inside Rearview Mirror ....................60, 300
Instrument Cluster ..................... .120, 121
Descriptions ........................... .141
Display ........................... .122, 125
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ................401
Interior Appearance Care .....................400
Interior Lights ..............................71
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ...............76
Introduction ................................4
In Vehicle Help Vehicle User Guide ........................17
Jacking Instructions ........................ .324
Jack Location ............................ .321
Jack Operation ........................ .324, 373
Jump Starting ............................ .329
Key

Fob
Arm The System ..........................35
Panic Alarm .............................22
Programming Additional Key Fobs ..........26, 34
478 INDEX