CHRYSLER 300 2015 2.G Owners Manual

on, a continuous chime will sound to alert you to turn the
signals off. If either indicator flashes at a rapid rate, check
for a defective outside light bulb.
13. Rear Fog Light Indicator
This indicator will illuminate when the rear fog
lights are on.
14. Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light
This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System
(ABS). The light will turn on when the ignition
switch is turned to the ON/RUN position and
may stay on for as long as four seconds.
If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving, it
indicates that the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system
is not functioning and that service is required. However,
the conventional brake system will continue to operate
normally if the BRAKE warning light is not on.
If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be serviced
as soon as possible to restore the benefits of Anti-Lock
brakes. If the ABS light does not turn on when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN position, have
the light inspected by an authorized dealer.
15. Fuel Door Reminder
The arrow in this symbol is a reminder that the
Fuel Filler Door is located on the left side of the
vehicle.
16. Fuel Gauge
The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank when
the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN position.
17. Temperature Gauge
The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera-
ture. Any reading within the normal range indicates that
the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily.
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The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher tempera-
ture when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades,
or when towing a trailer. It should not be allowed to
exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot engine 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” and you hear continuous chimes,
turn the engine off immediately and call an autho-
rized dealer for service.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or
others could be badly burned by steam or boiling
coolant. You may want to call an authorized dealer
for service if your vehicle overheats. If you decide to
look under the hood yourself, see “Maintaining Your
Vehicle”. Follow the warnings under the Cooling
System Pressure Cap paragraph.
18. Seat Belt Reminder Light
When the ignition switch is first turned to ON/
RUN, this light will turn on for four to eight
seconds as a bulb check. During the bulb check, if
the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled, a chime will sound.
After the bulb check or when driving, if the driver’s seat
belt remains unbuckled, the Seat Belt Reminder Light
will illuminate and the chime will sound. Refer to
“Occupant Restraints” in “Things To Know Before Start-
ing Your Vehicle” for further information.
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19. Vehicle Security Light — If Equipped
This light will flash at a fast rate for approxi-
mately 15 seconds, when the vehicle security
alarm is arming, and then will flash slowly
until the vehicle is disarmed.
20. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is part of
an Onboard Diagnostic system, called OBD, that
monitors engine and automatic transmission con-
trol systems. The light will illuminate when the key is in
the ON/RUN position, before engine start. If the bulb
does not come on when turning the key from OFF to
ON/RUN, have the condition checked promptly.
Certain conditions, such as poor fuel quality, etc., may
illuminate the MIL after engine start. The vehicle should
be serviced if the light stays on through several of your
typical driving cycles. In most situations, the vehicle will
drive normally and will not require towing.
CAUTION!
Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL) on could cause damage to the engine
control system. It also could affect fuel economy and
driveability. If the MIL is flashing, severe catalytic
converter damage and power loss will soon occur.
Immediate service is required.
WARNING!
A malfunctioning catalytic converter, as referenced
above, can reach higher temperatures than in normal
operating conditions. This can cause a fire if you
drive slowly or park over flammable substances such
as dry plants, wood, cardboard, etc. This could result
in death or serious injury to the driver, occupants or
others.
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DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY (DID)
The Driver Information Display (DID) features an inter-
active display which is located in the instrument cluster.
This system conveniently allows the driver to select a
variety of useful information by pushing the arrow
buttons located on the left side of the steering wheel. The
DID Menu Items consists of the following:
•Speedometer
•Vehicle Info
•Driver Assist — If Equipped
•Fuel Economy
•Trip
•Audio
•Messages
•Screen Setup
The system allows the driver to select information by
pushing the following buttons mounted on the steering
wheel:
DID Controls
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Up And Down Arrow Buttons:
Using the Up or Down arrows allows you to
cycles through the Main Menu Items.
Changes the Main Screen area and Menu Title
area.
Left And Right Arrow Buttons:
Using the Left or Right arrow buttons allows
you to cycles through the submenu items of the
Main menu item.
NOTE:
•Holding the Up/Down or Left/Right arrow buttons
will loop the user through the currently selected menu
or options presented on the screen.
•Main menu and submenu’s wrap for continuous
scrolling.
•Upon returning to a main menu, the last submenu
screen viewed within that main menu will be dis-
played.
OK Button:
For Digital Speedometer
•Pushing the OK button changes units (MPH or km/h).
For Screen Setup and Vehicle Settings:
•OK button allows user to enter menu and submenus.
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•Within each submenu layer, the up/down arrows will
allow the user to select the item of interest.
•Pushing the OK button makes the selection and a
confirmation screen will appear (returning the user to
the 1st page of the submenu).
•Pushing the left arrow button will exit each submenu
layer and return to the main menu.
For the Trip and Fuel Economy menus (and new Perfor-
mance Timers):
•Information is reset by pushing and holding the OK
button.
Engine Oil Life Reset
Oil Change Required
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change
indicator system. The “Oil Change Required” message
will display in the DID for five seconds after a single
chime has sounded, to indicate the next scheduled oil
change interval. The engine oil change indicator system
is duty cycle based, which means the engine oil change
interval may fluctuate, dependent upon your personal
driving style.
Unless reset, this message will continue to display each
time you place the ignition in the ON/RUN position. To
turn off the message temporarily, push and release the
OK button. To reset the oil change indicator system (after
performing the scheduled maintenance), refer to the
following procedure.
DID Selectable Menu Items
Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow buttons until
the desired Selectable Menu item is displayed in the DID.
Follow the Menu or submenu prompts as desired.
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Speedometer
Push and release the OK button to toggle between MPH
and km/h.
Vehicle Info
The Vehicle Info consists of the following sub menu:
•Tire Pressure Monitor
•Coolant Temperature
•Transmission Oil Temperature
•Engine Oil Temperature
•Oil Pressure
•Oil Life
•Battery Voltage
•AWD Status — If Equipped
Driver Assist
Fuel Economy
Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until
the Fuel Economy Menu item is highlighted in the DID.
•Two sub menu pages one with Current value dis-
played and one without the Current Value displayed:
– Current Fuel Economy (MPG, L/100 km, or km/l)
– Range To Empty (miles or km)
– Average Fuel Economy (MPG, L/100 km, or km/l)
– The Max and Min values will correspond to the
particular engine requirements
•Lower end of gauge will be displayed in an amber
color and turn green as Fuel Economy improves.
•HoldOKto reset average fuel economy information.
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Trip Info
Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until
the Trip Menu item is highlighted in the DID (Toggle left
or right to select Trip A or Trip B). The Trip information
will display the following:
•Distance
•Average Fuel Economy
•Elapsed Time
Hold the OK button to reset feature information.
Audio
Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until
the Audio Menu displays in the DID.
Stored Messages
Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until
the Messages Menu item is highlighted in the DID. This
feature shows the number of stored warning messages.
Pushing the RIGHT arrow button will allow you to see
what the stored messages are.
Screen Setup
Push and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until
the Screen Setup Menu displays in the DID. Push and
release the OK button to enter the sub-menus. The Screen
Setup feature allows you to change what information is
displayed in the instrument cluster as well as the location
that information is displayed.
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SETTING THE ANALOG CLOCK
To set the analog clock at the top center of the instrument
panel, push and hold the button until the setting is
correct.
Uconnect® SETTINGS
The Uconnect® system uses a combination of buttons on
the touchscreen and buttons on the faceplate located on
the center of the instrument panel that allows you to
access and change the customer programmable features.
CAUTION!
Do NOT attach any object to the touchscreen, doing
so can result in damage to the touchscreen.
Setting The Analog Clock
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Buttons On The Faceplate
Buttons on the faceplate are located below the Uconnect®
system in the center of the instrument panel. In addition,
there is a Scroll/Enter control knob located on the right
side. Turn the control knob to scroll through menus and
change settings (i.e., 30, 60, 90), push the center of the
control knob one or more times to select or change a
setting (i.e., ON, OFF).
Your Uconnect® system may also have a Screen Off and
Back buttons on the faceplate.
Push the Screen Off button on the faceplate to turn off the
Uconnect® screen. Push the Screen Off button on the
faceplate a second time to turn the screen on.
Push the Back button on the faceplate to exit out of a
Menu or certain option on the Uconnect® system.
Uconnect® 8.4A/8.4AN Buttons On The Touchscreen And
Buttons On The Faceplate
1—Uconnect®ButtonsOnTheTouchscreen2—Uconnect®ButtonsOnTheFaceplate
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