maintenance CHRYSLER 300 2013 2.G Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSSECTIONPAGE
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INTRODUCTION .............................................................3
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE .............................9
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ............................101
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ..................................297
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STARTING AND OPERATING .................................................359
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ..............................................469
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...............................................493
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES .................................................551
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ........................................559
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INDEX ....................................................................569
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group
LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision
workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all
essentials that are traditional to our vehicles.
This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis-
tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint
you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle.
It is supplemented by Warranty Information, and various
customer-oriented documents. Please take the time to
read these publications carefully. Following the instruc-
tions and recommendations in this manual will help
assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle.
NOTE: After reviewing the owner information, it
should be stored in the vehicle for convenient referenc-
ing and remain with the vehicle when sold.When it comes to service, remember that your authorized
dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech-
nicians and genuine parts, and cares about your satisfac-
tion.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section
contains the information you desire.
Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the
items of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and
illustrations may differ from your vehicle’s equipment.
The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manual
contains a complete listing of all subjects.
Consult the following table for a description of the
symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout
this Owner’s Manual:
4 INTRODUCTION

Air Bag Warning Light
You will want to have the air bags ready to
inflate for your protection in a collision. The
Air Bag Warning Light monitors the internal
circuits and interconnecting wiring associated
with air bag system electrical components. While the air
bag system is designed to be maintenance free. If any of
the following occurs, have an authorized dealer service
the air bag system immediately.
• The Air Bag Warning Light does not come on during
the four to eight seconds when the ignition is first
cycled to the ON/RUN.
• The Air Bag Warning Light remains on after the four to
eight-second interval.
• The Air Bag Warning Light comes on intermittently or
remains on while driving. NOTE:
If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine
related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint
Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. The air bags may
not be ready to inflate for your protection. Promptly
check the fuse block for blown fuses. Refer to “Fuses” in
“Maintaining Your Vehicle” for the proper air bag fuses.
See your authorized dealer if the fuse is good.
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder
(EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in
certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air
bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will
assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems per-
formed. The EDR is designed to record data related to
vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of
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While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the
limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in.
Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri-
mental and should be avoided.
The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a
high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil
changes should be consistent with anticipated climate
conditions under which vehicle operations will occur. For
the recommended viscosity and quality grades, refer to
“Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Ve-
hicle”.
CAUTION!
Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil
in the engine or damage may result.NOTE:
A new engine may consume some oil during its
first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This
should be considered a normal part of the break-in and
not interpreted as an indication of difficulty.
SAFETY TIPS
Transporting Passengers
NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO
AREA.
WARNING!
• Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
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â–«Display Warnings And Maintenance ........236
â–« Precautions While Driving With ACC .......238
â–« General Information ...................243
â–« Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode . . .243
â–« Forward Collision Warning — If Equipped. . . .245
 PARKSENSE® PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED . .247
â–« ParkSense® Sensors ....................248
â–« ParkSense® Warning Display .............248
â–« ParkSense® Display ....................249
â–« Front Park Assist Audible Alerts ...........253
â–« Enabling And Disabling ParkSense® ........253
â–« Service The ParkSense® Park Assist System . . .253
â–« Cleaning The ParkSense® System ..........254â–«
ParkSense® System Usage Precautions .......254
 PARKVIEW® REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .257
â–« Turning ParkView® On Or Off — With
Touch—Screen Radio ...................259
 OVERHEAD CONSOLE ..................259
â–« Front Map/Reading Lights ..............260
â–« Courtesy Lights ...................... .261
â–« Sunglasses Bin Door ...................261
 GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED . . . .262
â–« Before You Begin Programming HomeLink® . .263
â–« Programming A Rolling Code .............264
â–« Programming A Non-Rolling Code .........266
â–« Canadian/Gate Operator Programming ......267
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â–«Using HomeLink® .....................269
â–« Security ........................... .269
â–« Troubleshooting Tips ...................269
â–« General Information ....................270
 POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED ........271
â–« Opening Sunroof — Express ..............272
â–« Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode .........272
â–« Closing Sunroof — Express ...............272
â–« Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode ..........272
â–« Pinch Protect Feature ...................272
â–« Venting Sunroof — Express ..............273
â–« Sunshade Operation ....................273
â–« Wind Buffeting ...................... .273â–«
Sunroof Maintenance ...................273
â–« Ignition OFF Operation .................273
 COMMANDVIEW® SUNROOF WITH POWER
SHADE — IF EQUIPPED .................274
â–« Opening Sunroof — Express ..............275
â–« Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode .........275
â–« Closing Sunroof — Express ...............275
â–« Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode ..........276
â–« Opening Power Shade — Express ..........276
â–« Opening Power Shade — Manual Mode .....276
â–« Closing Power Shade — Express ...........276
â–« Closing Power Shade — Manual Mode ......277
â–« Pinch Protect Feature ...................277
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â–«Wind Buffeting ...................... .277
â–« Sunroof Maintenance ...................278
â–« Ignition Off Operation ..................278
â–« Sunroof Fully Closed ...................278
 ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS ...........278
 CUPHOLDERS ....................... .283
â–« Front Seat Cupholders ..................283
â–« Rear Seat Cupholders ..................284
 STORAGE ........................... .286
â–« Glovebox Storage ..................... .286
â–« Console Features .....................286
â–« Door Storage ........................ .288â–«
Rear Seat Armrest Storage — If Equipped . . . .288
â–« Cargo Area — Vehicles Equipped with
60/40 Split-Folding Rear Seat .............289
 CARGO AREA FEATURES ................291
â–« Trunk Mat — If Equipped ...............291
â–« Grocery Bag Hooks ....................291
â–« Cargo Net (for versions/markets where
provided) .......................... .292
 REAR WINDOW FEATURES ..............292
â–« Rear Window Defroster .................292
â–« Power Sunshade — If Equipped ...........293
 LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED . .295
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ACC SET
•When ACC is set, the set speed will display.
• The set speed will continue to display in place of the
odometer reading when changing the EVIC display
while ACC is set.
The ACC screen will display once again if any ACC
activity occurs, which may include any of the following:
• Set Speed Change
• Distance Setting Change
• System Cancel
• Driver Override
• System Off
• ACC Proximity Warning
• ACC Unavailable Warning •
The EVIC will return to the last display selected after
five seconds of no ACC display activity.
Display Warnings And Maintenance
“Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” Warning
The ACC “Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle”
warning will display when conditions temporarily limit
system performance. This most often occurs at times of
poor visibility, such as in snow or heavy rain. The ACC
system may also become temporarily blinded due to
obstructions, such as mud, dirt or ice. In these cases, the
EVIC will display “Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of
Vehicle” and the system will deactivate.
The “Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” message
can sometimes be displayed while driving in highly
reflective areas (i.e. tunnels with reflective tiles, or ice and
snow). The ACC system will recover after the vehicle has
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left these areas. Under rare conditions, when the radar is
not tracking any vehicles or objects in its path this
warning may temporarily occur.
NOTE:If the ACC “Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of
Vehicle” warning is active Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise
Control is still available. For additional information refer
to “Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode” in this
section.
If weather conditions are not a factor, the driver should
examine the sensor. It may require cleaning or removal of
an obstruction. The sensor is located in the center of the
vehicle behind the lower grille.
To keep the ACC System operating properly, it is impor-
tant to note the following maintenance items:
• Always keep the sensor clean. Carefully wipe the
sensor lens with a soft cloth. Be cautious not to damage
the sensor lens. •
Do not remove any screws from the sensor. Doing so
could cause an ACC system malfunction or failure and
require a sensor realignment.
• If the sensor is damaged due to a collision, see your
authorized dealer for service.
• Do not attach or install any accessories near the sensor,
including transparent material or aftermarket grilles.
Doing so could cause an ACC system failure or
malfunction.
When the condition that deactivated the system is no
longer present, the system will return to the “Adaptive
Cruise Control Off” state and will resume function by
simply reactivating it.
NOTE: Installing a vehicle front-end protector or an
aftermarket grille or modifying the grille is not recom-
mended. Doing so may block the sensor and inhibit ACC
operation.
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NOTE:If three consecutive sunroof close attempts result
in Pinch Protect reversals, the fourth close attempt will be
a Manual Close movement with Pinch Protect disabled.
Venting Sunroof — Express
Press and release the Vent button within one half second
and the sunroof will open to the vent position. This is
called “Express Vent”, and it will occur regardless of
sunroof position. During Express Vent operation, any
movement of the switch will stop the sunroof.
Sunshade Operation
The sunshade can be opened manually. However, the
sunshade will open automatically as the sunroof opens.
NOTE: The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is
open.
Wind Buffeting
Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the
ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the
windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain
open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur-
rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with
the rear windows open, open the front and rear windows
together to minimize the buffeting. If the buffeting occurs
with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening to
minimize the buffeting or open any window.
Sunroof Maintenance
Use only a nonabrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean
the glass panel.
Ignition OFF Operation
For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), the power sunroof switch
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