2022 CHRYSLER 300 sport mode

SAFETY167
How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode

1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt.

2. Grab the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire seat belt is extracted.
3. Allow the seat belt to retract. As the seat belt retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This
indicates the seat belt is now in the Automatic
Locking Mode.
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode
Unbuckle the combination lap/shoulder belt and
allow it to retract completely to disengage the
Automatic Locking Mode and activate the vehicle
sensitive (emergency) locking mode.
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
(SRS)
Some of the safety features described in this
section may be standard equipment on some
models, or may be optional equipment on others. If
you are not sure, ask an authorized dealer. The air bag system must be ready to protect you in
a collision. The Occupant Restraint Controller
(ORC) monitors the internal circuits and
interconnecting wiring associated with the
electrical Air Bag System Components. Your
vehicle may be equipped with the following Air Bag
System Components:
Air Bag System Components
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
Air Bag Warning Light
Steering Wheel and Column
Instrument Panel
Knee Impact Bolsters
Driver and Front Passenger Air Bags
Seat Belt Buckle Switch
Supplemental Side Air Bags
Supplemental Knee Air Bags
Front and Side Impact Sensors
Seat Belt Pretensioners
Seat Track Position Sensors
Never install a rear-facing child restraint in the
front seat of a vehicle. Only use a rear-facing
child restraint in the rear seat. If the vehicle
does not have a rear seat, do not transport a
rear-facing child restraint in that vehicle.
WARNING!WARNING!
The seat belt assembly must be replaced if the
switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
feature or any other seat belt function is not
working properly when checked according to
the procedures in the Service Manual.
Failure to replace the seat belt assembly
could increase the risk of injury in collisions.
Do not use the Automatic Locking Mode to
restrain occupants who are wearing the seat
belt or children who are using booster seats.
The locked mode is only used to install
rear-facing or forward-facing child restraints
that have a harness for restraining the child.
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INDEX
A
About Your Brakes......................................... 263
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control)..100
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............... 225Adding Fuel.................................................... 118Adding Washing Fluid.................................... 216Additives, Fuel............................................... 265AdjustForward....................................................... 32Rearward..................................................... 32Air Bag........................................................... 168Advance Front Air Bag............................... 168Air Bag Operation...................................... 170Air Bag Warning Light................................ 168Driver Knee Air Bag................................... 170Enhanced Accident Response......... 174, 209Event Data Recorder (EDR)....................... 209Front Air Bag............................................. 168If Deployment Occurs................................ 173Knee Impact Bolsters................................ 170Maintaining Your Air Bag System.............. 175Maintenance............................................. 175Redundant Air Bag Warning Light.............168Side Air Bags............................................. 170Transporting Pets...................................... 189
Air Bag Light.................................. 77, 168, 190
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter)... 218
Air Conditioner Maintenance........................ 218Air Conditioner Refrigerant.................. 218, 219Air Conditioner System...........................52, 218Air Conditioning Filter..............................55, 219Air Conditioning, Operating Tips....................... 55Air Filter........................................................ 218Air PressureTires......................................................... 250AlarmArm The System................................... 19, 20Rearm The System...................................... 20Security Alarm............................... 19, 20, 79Alarm SystemSecurity Alarm............................................. 19All Wheel DriveTowing...................................................... 209All Wheel Drive (AWD)................................... 228Alterations/ModificationsVehicle........................................................... 8Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................. 224, 267Disposal................................................... 225Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)...................... 145Anti-Lock Warning Light................................... 79
Arming SystemSecurity Alarm.............................................19Assist, Hill Start............................................. 150Audio Systems (Radio).................................. 128Auto Down Power Windows..............................62Automatic Door Locks......................................25Automatic Headlights.......................................46Automatic High Beams.....................................45Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)..............54Automatic Transmission...................................92Adding Fluid..................................... 228, 269Fluid And Filter Change............................. 228Fluid Change............................................. 228Fluid Level Check...................................... 227Fluid Type........................................ 228, 269Special Additives...................................... 227
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode...25, 95
AutoPark..........................................................87AutostickOperation.....................................................96AUX Cord..........................................................58Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet)..........60AWDTowing...................................................... 209Axle Fluid....................................................... 269Axle Lubrication............................................ 269

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Specifications Fuel (Gasoline)
.......................................... 268Oil.............................................................. 268Speed ControlAccel/Decel................................................. 99Accel/Decel (ACC Only)............................. 103Cancel....................................................... 100Resume....................................................... 99Set............................................................... 99Speed Control (Cruise Control)............... 98, 100Sport Mode...................................................... 97Starting............................................................ 86Automatic Transmission.............................. 86Button......................................................... 15Cold Weather.............................................. 89Engine Fails To Start................................... 88Starting And Operating.................................... 86Starting Procedures......................................... 86Steering........................................................... 26Column Lock............................................... 26Power.......................................................... 97Tilt Column.................................................. 26Wheel, Heated............................................. 26Wheel, Tilt................................................... 26Storage.......................................................... 260Storage, Vehicle...................................... 55, 260Storing Your Vehicle...................................... 260
Stuck, Freeing............................................... 206Sun Roof.......................................................... 63Sunglasses Storage......................................... 58Supplemental Restraint System – Air Bag.... 168Synthetic Engine Oil...................................... 218
T
Telescoping Steering Column.......................... 26Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)............. 54Tilt Steering Column........................................ 26Time DelayHeadlight..................................................... 46Tire And Loading Information Placard........... 247Tire Markings................................................ 242Tire Safety Information................................. 242Tires...................................191, 250, 254, 259Aging (Life Of Tires).................................. 252Air Pressure.............................................. 250Chains...................................................... 257Changing......................................... 197, 198Compact Spare......................................... 254General Information........................ 250, 254High Speed............................................... 251Inflation Pressure..................................... 250Jacking..................................................... 198Life Of Tires.............................................. 252
Load Capacity........................................... 247
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).... 81, 157
Quality Grading......................................... 259Radial....................................................... 251Replacement............................................ 253Rotation.................................................... 258Safety.............................................. 242, 250Sizes......................................................... 243Snow Tires................................................ 254Spare Tires.............................198, 254, 255Spinning................................................... 252Trailer Towing........................................... 124Tread Wear Indicators.............................. 252Wheel Nut Torque..................................... 263To Open Hood..................................................65Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight...................... 123Towing........................................................... 120Behind A Motorhome................................ 126Disabled Vehicle....................................... 208Guide........................................................ 122Recreational............................................. 126Weight...................................................... 122
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