2022 CHRYSLER 300 emergency towing

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ........................................ 68
Instrument Cluster Descriptions ....................70
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY ........................ 70
Location And Controls ......................................71
Engine Oil Life Reset .......................................72
Instrument Cluster Display Selectable Menu
Items .................................................................73
Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode
Message — Electrical Load Reduction
Actions —If Equipped .......................................75
Programmable Features ..................................76
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES ................... 76
Red Warning Lights ..........................................77
Yellow Warning Lights ......................................79
Yellow Indicator Lights .....................................82
Green Indicator Lights......................................82
White Indicator Lights ......................................83
Blue Indicator Lights ........................................83
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II ....... 84
Onboard Diagnostic System
(OBD II) Cybersecurity ......................................84
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS ............................................................ 85
STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING THE ENGINE ........................................86
Automatic Transmission .................................86
Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ — Ignition......................86
Normal Starting ...............................................86
AutoPark ...........................................................87
Extended Park Starting ....................................88
If Engine Fails To Start .....................................88
Cold Weather Operation
(Below –22°F Or −30°C) ...............................89
After Starting ....................................................89
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED ...........89
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS ...........89
PARKING BRAKE ....................................................90
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ................................91
Ignition Park Interlock ......................................92
Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI)
System ..............................................................92
8-Speed Automatic Transmission ...................92
SPORT MODE — IF EQUIPPED ..............................97
FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L ONLY —
IF EQUIPPED ...........................................................97
POWER STEERING .................................................97
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEMS — IF EQUIPPED ....98 Cruise Control ..................................................98
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ...................... 100 PARKSENSE FRONT AND REAR PARK
ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED ....................................... 108
ParkSense Sensors ....................................... 109
ParkSense Display ........................................ 109
ParkSense Warning Display ......................... 112
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense.............. 112

Service The ParkSense Park Assist System ...112

Cleaning The ParkSense System ................. 113
ParkSense System Usage Precautions........ 113
LANESENSE — IF EQUIPPED ............................. 114
LaneSense Operation ................................... 114
Turning LaneSense On Or Off....................... 114
LaneSense Warning Message...................... 115
Changing LaneSense Status ........................ 116
PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA ............... 116
REFUELING THE VEHICLE ................................... 118 Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release ............ 118
VEHICLE LOADING .............................................. 119
Vehicle Certification Label............................ 119
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) .......... 119
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) ............... 119
Overloading ................................................... 119
Loading ......................................................... 120
TRAILER TOWING ................................................ 120
Common Towing Definitions......................... 120
Trailer Hitch Classification............................ 122
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer
Weight Ratings) ............................................ 122
Trailer And Tongue Weight .......................... 123
Towing Requirements ................................... 123
Towing Tips ................................................... 125

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RECREATIONAL TOWING
(BEHIND MOTORHOME) ..................................... 126
DRIVING TIPS ....................................................... 126 Driving On Slippery Surfaces ........................ 126
Driving Through Water ................................. 127
MULTIMEDIA
UCONNECT SYSTEMS ......................................... 128
CYBERSECURITY ................................................. 128
UCONNECT SETTINGS ........................................ 129Customer Programmable Features —
Uconnect 4C/4C NAV Settings .................... 129
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES...... 144
Regulatory And Safety Information .............. 144
SAFETY
SAFETY FEATURES .............................................. 145 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ..................... 145
Electronic Brake Control (EBC) System ....... 146
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS .......................... 151
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) —
If Equipped..................................................... 151
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With Mitigation
Operation —
If Equipped..................................................... 155
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .... 157 OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ................... 160
Occupant Restraint Systems Features ....... 160
Important Safety Precautions ...................... 160Seat Belt Systems ........................................ 161Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) ...... 167Child Restraints ............................................. 176
SAFETY TIPS ....................................................... 189
Transporting Passengers .............................. 189Transporting Pets ......................................... 189
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside
The Vehicle ................................................... 189
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle ...................................... 191
Exhaust Gas................................................... 191
Carbon Monoxide Warnings ......................... 192IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ........................ 193
ASSIST AND SOS MIRROR — IF EQUIPPED ..... 193
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ......................... 197 Preparations For Jacking ............................. 197
Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage .............. 198Jacking And Changing A Tire ....................... 198
JUMP STARTING ................................................. 201
Preparations For Jump Start ........................ 201
Jump Starting Procedure .............................. 202 REFUELING IN AN EMERGENCY –
IF EQUIPPED ........................................................ 203
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ........................... 204
MANUAL PARK RELEASE .................................. 205
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ............................... 206
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE .......................... 208 All Wheel Drive (AWD) Models...................... 209
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) Models ................. 209
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
(EARS) .................................................................. 209
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ......................... 209
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING .................................... 210
Maintenance Plan ......................................... 211
ENGINE COMPARTMENT .................................... 214
3.6L Engine .................................................. 2145.7L Engine ................................................... 215
Checking Oil Level ........................................ 216
Adding Washer Fluid ..................................... 216Maintenance-Free Battery ........................... 216
Pressure Washing ......................................... 217

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208IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial towing service.
Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to
prevent damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars
and other equipment designed for this purpose,
following equipment manufacturer’s instructions.
Use of safety chains is mandatory. Attach a tow bar
or other towing device to main structural members
of the vehicle, not to bumpers or associated
brackets. State and local laws regarding vehicles
under tow must be observed. If you must use the accessories (wipers,
defrosters, etc.) while being towed, the ignition
must be in the ON/RUN mode, not the ACC mode.
If the key fob is unavailable, or the vehicle's battery
is discharged, instructions on shifting the
transmission out of PARK for towing Ú
page 205.
Towing Condition
Wheels OFF The GroundRWD MODELSAWD MODELS
Flat Tow NONEIf transmission is operable:

• Transmission in NEUTRAL
• 30 mph (48 km/h) max speed
• 30 miles (48 km) max distance NOT ALLOWED
Wheel Lift Or Dolly Tow Front
NOT RECOMMENDED (but, if used,
same limitations as above) NOT ALLOWED
Rear NOT RECOMMENDED NOT RECOMMENDED, but, if used:
Ignition in ON/RUN mode
Transmission in
NEUTRAL
(NOT in PARK)
Flatbed ALLBEST METHOD BEST METHOD
CAUTION!
Do not use sling type equipment when towing.
Vehicle damage may occur.
When securing the vehicle to a flat bed truck,
do not attach to front or rear suspension
components. Damage to your vehicle may
result from improper towing.
FCA US LLC does not recommend towing this
vehicle using a tow dolly. Vehicle damage may
occur.

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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY209
ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) MODELS
FCA US LLC recommends towing your vehicle with
all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed.
If the transmission and driveline are operable,
AWD models can also be towed with the ignition in
the ON/RUN mode, the transmission in NEUTRAL
(N) (not in PARK!), and the rear wheels OFF the
ground with no limitation on speed or distance.
Since the ignition MUST be in the ON/RUN mode to
tow in this manner, AWD vehicles must be towed
with ALL FOUR wheels OFF the ground (e.g. on a
flatbed truck) if the key fob is unavailable.
REAR WHEEL DRIVE (RWD) MODELS
FCA LLC US recommends towing your vehicle with
all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed.
If flatbed equipment is not available, and the
transmission is operable, this vehicle may be flat
towed (with all four wheels on the ground) under
the following conditions:
The transmission must be in NEUTRAL (N).
Instructions on shifting the transmission to
NEUTRAL (N) when the engine is off
Ú page 205.
The towing speed must not exceed 30 mph
(48 km/h).
The towing distance must not exceed 30 miles
(48 km).
If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle
must be towed faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) or
farther than 30 miles (48 km), then the only
acceptable method of towing is with a flatbed
truck.
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
(EARS)
This vehicle is equipped with an Enhanced
Accident Response System.
This feature is a communication network that
takes effect in the event of an impact Úpage 174.
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)
This vehicle is equipped with an event data
recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to
record data that will assist in understanding how a
vehicle’s systems performed under certain crash
or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag
deployment or hitting a road obstacle Úpage 175.
CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle using any other method
can cause severe transmission and/or
transfer case damage.
Damage from improper towing is not covered
under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle in violation of the above
requirements can cause severe transmission
damage. Damage from improper towing is not
covered under the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
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254SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
Summer tires do not contain the all season
designation or mountain/snowflake symbol on the
tire sidewall. Use Summer tires only in sets of four;
failure to do so may adversely affect the safety and
handling of your vehicle.
Snow Tires
Some areas of the country require the use of snow
tires during the Winter. Snow tires can be identified
by a “mountain/snowflake” symbol on the tire
sidewall. If you need snow tires, select tires
equivalent in size and type to the
original equipment tires. Use snow tires
only in sets of four; failure to do so may
adversely affect the safety and handling of your
vehicle.
Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than
what was originally equipped with your vehicle and
should not be operated at sustained speeds over
75 mph (120 km/h). For speeds above 75 mph
(120 km/h) refer to original equipment or an authorized tire dealer for recommended safe
operating speeds, loading and cold tire inflation
pressures.
While studded tires improve performance on ice,
skid and traction capability on wet or dry surfaces
may be poorer than that of non-studded tires.
Some states prohibit studded tires; therefore, local
laws should be checked before using these tire
types.
SPARE TIRES — IF EQUIPPED
For restrictions when towing with a spare tire
designated for temporary emergency use
Ú
page 124.
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire
And Wheel — If Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with a spare tire and
wheel equivalent in look and function to the
original equipment tire and wheel found on the
front or rear axle of your vehicle. This spare tire
may be used in the tire rotation for your vehicle. If your vehicle has this option, refer to an authorized
tire dealer for the recommended tire rotation
pattern.
Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped
The compact spare is for temporary emergency
use only. You can identify if your vehicle is
equipped with a compact spare by looking at the
spare tire description on the Tire and Loading
Information Placard located on the driver’s side
door opening or on the sidewall of the tire.
Compact spare tire descriptions begin with the
letter “T” or “S” preceding the size designation.
Example: T145/80D18 103M.
T, S = Temporary Spare Tire
Since this tire has limited tread life, the original
equipment tire should be repaired (or replaced)
and reinstalled on your vehicle at the first
opportunity.
Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a
conventional tire on the compact spare wheel,
since the wheel is designed specifically for the
compact spare tire. Do not install more than one
compact spare tire and wheel on the vehicle at any
given time.
WARNING!
Do not use Summer tires in snow/ice conditions.
You could lose vehicle control, resulting in
severe injury or death. Driving too fast for
conditions also creates the possibility of loss of
vehicle control.
CAUTION!
Because of the reduced ground clearance, do
not take your vehicle through an automatic car
wash with a compact or limited use temporary
spare installed. Damage to the vehicle may
result.

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Deluxe Security Alarm
...................................... 20Diagnostic System, Onboard........................... 84Dimmer Switch Headlight..................................................... 45DipsticksOil (Engine)................................................ 216Disable Vehicle Towing.................................. 208DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant)....................... 225Door Ajar.......................................................... 78Door Ajar Light................................................. 78Door LocksAutomatic.................................................... 25Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors.... 25Doors............................................................... 22Driver’s Seat Back Tilt..................................... 30DrivingThrough Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water
..................................... 127
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Electric Brake Control System....................... 146Anti-Lock Brake System............................. 145Electronic Roll Mitigation................. 147, 151Electric Remote Mirrors................................... 38
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses)...229
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)........ 98Electronic Stability Control (ESC)...................147Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light........ 78
Emergency Gas Can Refueling...................... 203Emergency, In Case OfFreeing Vehicle When Stuck..................... 206Hazard Warning Flasher........................... 193Jacking..................................................... 197Jump Starting........................................... 201Towing...................................................... 208Emission Control System Maintenance........... 85Engine.................................................. 214, 215Air Cleaner................................................ 218Block Heater................................................ 89Break-In Recommendations........................ 89Checking Oil Level.................................... 216Compartment.................................. 214, 215Compartment Identification...................... 214Coolant (Antifreeze)......................... 224, 268Cooling..................................................... 224Exhaust Gas Caution....................... 191, 192Fails To Start............................................... 88Flooded, Starting......................................... 88Fuel Requirements................................... 264Jump Starting........................................... 201Oil........................................... 217, 267, 268Oil Filler Cap............................................. 214Oil Filter.................................................... 218Oil Selection.................................... 217, 267Oil Synthetic............................................. 218Overheating.............................................. 204Starting........................................................ 86

Enhanced Accident Response Feature... 174, 209
Ethanol.......................................................... 265Exhaust Gas Cautions.......................... 191, 192Exhaust System................................... 191, 222Exterior Lighting...............................................44Exterior Lights........................................ 44, 191
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FiltersAir Cleaner
................................................ 218Air Conditioning................................. 55, 219Engine Oil........................................ 218, 268Engine Oil Disposal................................... 218Flashers........................................................ 193Hazard Warning........................................ 193Turn Signals................................ 47, 83, 191Flash-To-Pass...................................................46Flooded Engine Starting...................................88Floor Console...................................................57Fluid Capacities............................................ 267Fluid Leaks.................................................... 191Fluid Level ChecksBrake........................................................ 226Cooling System......................................... 224Engine Oil................................................. 216Transfer Case........................................... 228Fluid, Brake................................................... 269Fog Lights........................................................47Fold-Flat Seats.................................................30

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