hood open CHRYSLER 300 2014 2.G Owners Manual

Uconnect® PHONE (8.4/8.4N) .............127
▫ Uconnect® 8.4/8.4Nav ..................127
▫ Operation ......................... .130
▫ Phone Call Features ...................142
▫ Uconnect® Phone Features ..............147
▫ Advanced Phone Connectivity ............151
▫ Things You Should Know About Your
Uconnect® Phone .....................152
▫ General Information ...................163
 VOICE COMMAND ....................163
▫ Uconnect® 8.4/8.4 Nav .................163
▫ Uconnect® Voice Commands .............166
 SEATS ............................. .177▫
Power Seats ........................ .177
▫ Power Lumbar — If Equipped ............180
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped .............181
▫ Front Ventilated Seats — If Equipped .......183
▫ Head Restraints ..................... .184
▫ Folding Rear Seat .....................186
 DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED . . . .188
▫ Programming The Memory Feature .........189
▫ Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless
Entry Transmitter To Memory .............189
▫ Memory Position Recall .................190
▫ Easy Entry/Exit Seat ...................191
 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD .........192
106 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

NOTE:The Easy Entry/Exit feature is not enabled when
the vehicle is delivered from the factory. The Easy
Entry/Exit feature is enabled (or later disabled) through
the programmable features in the Uconnect® system.
Refer to “Uconnect® Settings/Customer Programmable
Features” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
Two latches must be released to open the hood.
1. Pull the hood release lever located under the left side of the instrument panel.
2. Move to the outside of the vehicle and push the safetycatch to the left. The safety catch is located under the
center front edge of the hood.
Hood Release Lever
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Use the hood prop rod (if equipped) to secure the hood in
the open position.
CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Lower the hood until it is open approxi-
mately 6 in (15 cm), and then drop it. This should
secure both latches. Never drive your vehicle unless
the hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your
vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open
when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision.
Failure to follow this warning could result in serious
injury or death.
Hood Safety Latch
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•You can also turn the temperature control to maximum
heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control
to high. This allows the heater core to act as a
supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat
from the engine cooling system.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage
your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads “H,”
pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with
the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops
back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on
the “H,” turn the engine off immediately and call for
service.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If
you see or hear steam coming from under the hood,
do not open the hood until the radiator has had time
to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure
cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Proper lug nut/bolt torque is very important to ensure
that the wheel is properly mounted to the vehicle. Any
time a wheel has been removed and reinstalled on the
vehicle the lug nuts/bolts should be torqued using a
properly calibrated torque wrench.
482 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

WARNING!
•Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when-
ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the
ignition switch is ON. You can be injured by
moving fan blades.
• Remove any metal jewelry such as rings, watch
bands and bracelets that could make an inadvertent
electrical contact. You could be seriously injured.
• Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your
skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is
flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or
sparks away from the battery.
1. Set the parking brake, shift the automatic transmission into PARK and turn the ignition to LOCK.
2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electri- cal accessories.
Remote Battery Post Locations
1 — Remote Positive (+)Post
2 — Remote Negative (-)Post
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 495

To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam-
age:
•Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition,
when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in
motion.
• Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the
vehicle.
• Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires
disconnected or removed, such as when diagnostic
testing, or for prolonged periods during very rough
idle or malfunctioning operating conditions.Cooling System
WARNING!
• When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis-
connect the fan motor lead or cycle the ignition
switch to the LOCK position. The fan is tempera-
ture controlled and can start at any time the igni-
tion switch is in the ON position.
• You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If
you see or hear steam coming from under the hood,
do not open the hood until the radiator has had
time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system
pressure cap when the radiator is hot.
530 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Low Beam And High Beam Headlamp
High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (HID) — If
Equipped
The headlamps are a type of high voltage discharge tube.
High voltage can remain in the circuit even with the
headlamp switch off and the ignition turned to the OFF
position.Because of this, you should not attempt to
service a headlamp bulb yourself. If a headlamp bulb
fails, take your vehicle to an authorized dealer for
service.
WARNING!
A transient high voltage occurs at the bulb sockets of
HID headlamps when the headlamp switch is turned
ON. It may cause serious electrical shock or electro-
cution if not serviced properly. See your authorized
dealer for service. NOTE:
On vehicles equipped with HID headlamps,
when the headlamps are turned on, there is a blue hue to
the lights. This diminishes and becomes more white after
approximately 10 seconds, as the system charges.
Standard Low Beam And High Beam Headlamp
1. Open the hood.
NOTE: Removal of the air cleaner filter housing may be
necessary prior to replacing bulbs in the headlamp
assembly on the driver side of the vehicle.
2. Reach behind the headlamp housing to access the headlamp (outboard) bulb cap.
3. Firmly grasp the cap and rotate it counterclockwise to unlock it.
4. Twist the headlamp bulb assembly counterclockwise, and then pull it out of the headlamp assembly.
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5. Disconnect the bulb from the wiring assembly andinstall the replacement bulb.
6. Reinstall the bulb and wiring assembly into the head- lamp assembly, and then turn it clockwise.
7. Install the headlamp bulb cap in the headlamp hous- ing and rotate it clockwise to lock it.
CAUTION!
Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil
contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the
bulb comes in contact with an oily surface, clean the
bulb with rubbing alcohol.
Front Turn Signal Lamps
1. Open the hood. NOTE:
Removal of the air cleaner filter housing may be
necessary prior to replacing bulbs in the headlamp
assembly on the driver side of the vehicle.
2. Reach behind the headlamp housing to access the turn signal (inboard) bulb cap.
3. Firmly grasp the cap and rotate it counterclockwise to unlock it.
4. Squeeze the two tabs on the side of the bulb socket and pull straight out from the lamp assembly.
5. Disconnect the bulb from the wiring connector and install the replacement bulb.
6. Install the bulb and connector assembly straight into the lamp until it locks in place.
7. Install the turn signal bulb cap in the headlamp housing and rotate clockwise to lock in place.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 563

Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)..........357
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant ............312
Tilt Steering Column ...................... .210
Time Delay, Headlight ..................... .195
Tire and Loading Information Placard ...........421
Tire Markings ........................... .414
Tires ................................. .103
Aging (Life of Tires) .....................435
Air Pressure .......................... .426
Chains .............................. .437
Changing ............................ .484
Compact Spare ........................ .432
General Information .....................426
High Speed .......................... .428
Inflation Pressures ...................... .427
Jacking .............................. .484
Life of Tires .......................... .435
Load Capacity ........................ .421
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............440Pressure Warning Light
...................305
Quality Grading ....................... .587
Radial .............................. .429
Replacement .......................... .436
Rotation ............................. .439
Safety .............................. .414
Sizes ............................... .416
Snow Tires ........................... .430
Spare Tire ............................ .485
Spinning ............................ .434
Trailer Towing ........................ .472
Tread Wear Indicators ....................434
Tire Safety Information .....................414
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ................469
To Open Hood .......................... .192
Towing ............................... .465
Disabled
Vehicle....................... .504
Guide .............................. .469
Recreational .......................... .477
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