CHRYSLER 300 2017 2.G Owners Manual

Inspection............................. .422
Points To Remember ..................... .422
Pressure Cap ............................421
Radiator Cap .......................... .421
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .419, 447, 449, 450, 451
Corrosion Protection ........................427
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .................135
Cruise Light ........................226, 227, 228
Cupholders .......................... .191, 432
Customer Assistance ........................460
Customer Programmable Features ...............242
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights ..............125
Daytime Running Lights .....................120
Dealer Service ............................ .407
Deck Lid, Emergency Release ...................36
Deck Lid, Power Release ......................35
Defroster, Rear Window ..................... .198
Defroster, Windshield ........................77
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ...................126
Diagnostic System, Onboard ...................405
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ....................121
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) ........................ .408, 409
Disabled Vehicle Towing .....................396 Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .................422
Door Ajar ............................... .214
Door Ajar Light ............................214
Door Locks Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors .......27
Door Locks .......................... .20, 25
KeyFob................................25
Key Fob Emergency Key ....................21
Remote ................................25
Remote Keyless Entry ......................25
Door Locks, Automatic .......................27
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water .................................313
E-85 Fuel ............................... .361
Electrical Power Outlets ..................... .188
Electric Rear Window Defrost ..................198
Electric Remote

Mirrors .......................93
Electronic Brake Control System ................318
Anti-Lock Brake System ....................319
Electronic Roll Mitigation ...................327
Traction Control System ....................323
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) .......433
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Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)......132, 135
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...............323
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light .........212
Emergency Deck Lid Release ...................36
Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck .................392
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................380
Jacking ............................... .382
Jump Starting ....................389, 390, 391
Overheating ............................380
Towing ............................... .396
Emergency Trunk Release .....................36
Emission Control System Maintenance ............406
Engine ................................. .404
Air Cleaner .............................411
Block Heater ............................300
Break-In Recommendations ..................75
Checking Oil Level ....................408, 409
Compartment ........................403, 404
Compartment Identification .................403
Coolant (Antifreeze) .............419, 449, 450, 451
Cooling ...............................419
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................76, 361
Fails To Start ............................299
Flooded, Starting ........................ .299Fuel Requirements
........................357
Jump Starting ....................389, 390, 391
Oil......................408, 447, 449, 450, 451
Oil Filler Cap .......................... .410
Oil Filter ...............................411
Oil Selection ........................ .409, 447
Oil Synthetic ............................410
Overheating ............................380
Starting ...............................297
Engine Oil Viscosity ........................ .410
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ....................410
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ..........58,399
Entry

System, Illuminated .....................18
Ethanol ............................. .358, 361
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................76, 361
Exhaust System ........................ .76, 417
Exterior Folding Mirrors ......................92
Exterior Lighting ...........................116
Exterior Lights .............................79
Filters Air Cleaner .............................411
Air Conditioning .....................277, 414
Engine Oil ....................411, 449, 450, 451
Engine Oil Disposal .......................411
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FlashersHazard Warning ........................ .380
Turn Signal .......................79, 121, 226
Flash-To-Pass ............................ .122
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ..........................363
Engine Oil ............................ .362
Fuel Requirements ....................361, 362
Maintenance ............................363
Replacement Parts ........................363
Starting ...............................363
Flooded Engine Starting ..................... .299
Floor Console ............................ .194
Fluid, Brake .......................... .449, 452
Fluid Capacities ............................447
Fluid Leaks ...............................79
Fluid Level Checks ........................ .426
Automatic Transmission ....................425
Brake .................................423
Cooling System ..........................419
Engine Oil ..........................408, 409
Transfer Case .......................... .426
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ............449
Fog Lights ............................120, 214
Folding Rear Seat ...........................111 Forward Collision Warning
....................154
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..................... .392
Fuel ................................... .357
Additives ............................. .360
Clean Air ............................. .358
Ethanol ............................358, 361
Gasoline ...............................357
Gauge ............................... .220
Materials Added ........................ .360
Methanol ............................. .358
Octane Rating .................357, 449, 450, 451
Requir ements .......................... .357
Specifications ....................

.449, 450, 451
Tank Capacity .......................... .447
Fuel, Flexible ............................. .361
Fuses .................................. .432
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ............177, 183
Gasoline, Clean Air ........................ .358
Gasoline (Fuel) ............................357
Gasoline, Reformulated ..................... .358
Gauges Fuel ................................. .220
Gear Ranges ............................. .305
Glass Cleaning ............................431
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Gross Axle Weight Rating.................367, 369
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...............367, 369
GVWR ................................. .367
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water .................................313
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................... .380
Headlights ...............................444
Automatic ..............................117
Cleaning ...............................431
Delay .................................118
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ...........121
Lights On Reminder ..................... .120
On With Wipers ......................117,127
Passing ............................... .122
Switch ................................116
Time Delay .............................118
Washers ...............................416
Headlight Washers ..........................416
Head Restraints ........................109, 110
Head Rests ............................109, 110
Heated Mirrors .............................95
Heated Seats ............................. .106
Heater ................................. .269Heater, Engine Block
........................300
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch .....121
Hill Start Assist ............................321
Hitches Trailer Towing .......................... .371
Holder, Coin ............................. .194
Hood Release .............................115
Ignition Key ...................................11
Illuminated Entry ...........................18
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ......................14
Inside Rearview Mirror .......................86
Instrument Cluster ............204, 210, 213, 222, 226
Instrument Cluster Display Information Display .......................229
Instrument Cluster Display ..................233
Instrument Panel And Controls .................203
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ................431
Interior Appearance

Care .....................430
Interior Lights ............................ .123
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ..............126
Introduction ................................4
iPod/USB/MP3 Control ..................... .265
472 INDEX

Jacking Instructions........................ .385
Jack Location ............................ .383
Jack Operation ........................ .382, 385
Jump Starting ..................... .389, 390, 391
KeyFob..................................12 Arm The Alarm ..........................17
Lock The Doors ..........................20
Panic Alarm .............................20
Programming Additional Key Fobs ..........16, 21
Remote Battery Replacement .................21
Towing ............................... .398
Unlatch The Trunk ........................20
Unlock The Doors .........................19
Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) .....21
Key Fob Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . . . .18, 21
Key Fob, Remote Keyless Entry .................18
Key-In Reminder ............................13
Keyless Enter-N-Go ..................... .28, 298
Enter The Trunk ..........................20
Lock The Vehicle’s Doors ................20, 255
Passive Entry ............................28
Passive Entry Programming ..............28, 255
Unlock From The Driver’s Side ...............19
Unlock From The Passenger Side ..............19Keyless Entry System
........................18
Keyless Go ................................11
Key, Replacement ...........................15
Keys ....................................11
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ......................14
Lane Change And Turn Signals .................121
Lane Change Assist ........................ .121
LaneSense ............................... .157
Lap/Shoulder Belts ..........................39
Latches ..................................79
Hood .................................115
Lead Free Gasoline ........................ .357
Leaks, Fluid ...............................79
Life Of Tires ............................. .347
Light Bulbs ............................79, 443
Lights ............................... .79, 116
AirBag ......................... .48, 77, 207
Automatic Headlights .....................117
Brake Assist Warning ..................... .326
Brake W

arning .......................208, 317
Bulb Replacement ........................444
Cruise ..........................226, 227, 228
Daytime Running ........................120
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ..................121
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Engine Temperature Warning................210
Exterior ................................79
Fog ...............................120, 214
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................380
Headlights ..........................116,444
Headlights On Reminder ...................120
Headlights On With Wipers ..............117,127
Headlight Switch .........................116
High Beam ............................ .121
High Beam/Low Beam Select ................121
Illuminated Entry .........................18
Instrument Cluster ........................116
Intensity Control ........................ .124
Interior ............................... .123
License ............................... .446
Lights On Reminder ..................... .120
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ..........215
Map Reading .......................... .122
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ............125
Park ..............................117,224
Passing ............................... .122
Reading ............................122, 176
Seat Belt Reminder .......................206
Security Alarm ..........................210
Service ............................ .443, 444Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)
..........218, 351
Traction Control ........................ .326
Turn Signal .......................79, 121, 226
Vanity Mirror ............................95
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . .210, 226
Loading Vehicle ........................366, 368
Capacities ............................. .368
Tires................................. .334
Load Leveling System .......................200
Load Shed Battery Saver Mode .......................237
Battery Saver On ........................ .237
Electrical Load Reduction ...................237
Intelligent Battery Sensor ...................237
Locks .................................... 2

5
Automatic Door ..........................27
Auto Unlock .............................27
Child Protection ..........................27
Door ..................................25
Power Door .............................26
Low Tire Pressure System .....................351
Lubrication, Body ..........................416
Lug Nuts ............................... .381
Maintenance Free Battery .....................412
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Maintenance Procedures..................... .408
Maintenance Schedule .......................454
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . . .215, 406
Manual Park Release ........................394
Manual, Service ............................464
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .....................423
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ................112
Memory Seat ..............................112
Memory Seats And Radio .....................112
Methanol ............................... .358
Mirrors ..................................86
Electric Powered ..........................93
Electric Remote ...........................93
Exterior Folding ..........................92
Heated .................................95
Outside ................................91
Rearview ...............................86
Vanity .................................95
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ................7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ..................351
Mopar Parts .......................... .407, 463
MTBE/ETBE ............................. .358
Multi-Function Control Lever ..................121 New Vehicle Break-In Period
...................75
Occupant Restraints .........................36
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .......357, 449, 450, 451
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ...................231
Oil, Engine .....................408, 449, 450, 451
Capacity ...............................447
Change Interval ........................ .409
Checking .......................... .408, 409
Dipstick ............................408, 409
Disposal ...............................411
Filter .......................411, 449, 450, 451
Filter Disposal ...........................411
Identification Logo .......................409
Materials Added To .......................411
Pressure Warning Light ....................211
Recommendation .....................409, 447
Synthetic ............................. .410
Viscosity .......................... .410,447
Oil
Filter, Change ..........................411
Oil Filter, Selection ..........................411
Oil Pressure Light ..........................211
Onboard Diagnostic System ...................405
Operating Precautions .......................405
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ...............4
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Outside Rearview Mirrors.....................91
Overheating, Engine ........................380
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ...........4,464
Paddle Shifters ............................309
Paddle Shift Mode ..........................309
Paint Care ............................... .427
Panic Alarm ...............................20
Parking Brake ............................ .316
ParkSense System, Rear ..................... .162
Passing Light ............................ .122
Passive Entry ..............................28
Personalized Menu Bar ..................... .279
Pets .....................................75
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ........334, 335
Power Brakes ............................... .317
Deck Lid Release .........................35
Distribution Center (Fuses) ..................437
Door Locks ..............................26
Mirrors ................................93
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ............188
Seats .................................104
Steering ...............................315
Sunroof ...............................184 Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
.............130
Windows ...............................32
Power Seats Down .................................105
Forward ...............................105
Power Lumbar ..........................105
Rearward ............................. .105
Recline ............................... .105
Tilt...................................105
Up.................................. .105
Power Steering Fluid ........................449
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts .................45
Preparation For Jacking ..................... .384
Pretensioners Seat Belts ...............................45
Programmable Features ..................... .242
Programming Key Fobs (Remote Keyless Entry) ......1
8
Radial Ply Tires ............................341
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .............421
Radio Frequency General Information .............14, 16, 22, 25, 32
Radio Operation .......................... .266
Radio Remote Controls ..................... .266
Radio (Sound Systems) ..................... .241
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Rain Sensitive Wiper System...................128
Rear Axle (Differential) ..................... .426
Rear Camera ............................. .174
Rear Cupholder ............................193
Rear ParkSense System ..................... .162
Rear Seat, Folding ..........................111
Rear Wheel Drive Towing ............................... .398
Rear Window Defroster ..................... .198
Rear Window Features .......................198
Recreational Towing ........................ .378
Reformulated Gasoline .......................358
Refrigerant ...............................414
Release, Hood .............................115
Reminder, Lights On ........................120
Reminder, Seat Belt ..........................38
Remote Control Starting System ...........................22
Remote Keyless Entry ........................18
Arm The Alarm ..........................17
Key Fob Battery Replacement .................21
Lock The Doors ..........................20
Panic Alarm .............................20
Programming Additional Key Fobs ..........16, 21
Remote Battery Replacement .................21 Unlatch The Trunk
........................20
Unlock The Doors .........................19
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ...........266
Remote Starting Exit Remote Start Mode .....................24
How To Use Remote Start ...................23
To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle . .24
Uconnect Customer Programmable Features .....257
Uconnect Settings ........................257
Remote Starting System .......................22
Remote Trunk Release ........................35
Replacement Bulbs ........................ .443
Replacement Keys ...........................15
Replacement Parts ..........................407
Replacement Tires ..........................347
Reporting Safety Defects .....................463
Restraint, Head ........................ .109, 110
Restraints, Child ............................60
Rocking V

ehicle When Stuck ...................392
Rotation, Tires ............................ .349
RWD Towing ............................... .398
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ...................77
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ..................79
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Safety Defects, Reporting.....................463
Safety, Exhaust Gas ..........................76
Safety Information, Tire ..................... .328
Safety Tips ................................75
Schedule, Maintenance .......................454
Seat Belt Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage .......43
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) ............46
Energy Management Feature .................45
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation .................41
Lap/Shoulder Belts ........................39
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ................43
Pregnant Women .........................45
Seat Belt Extender .........................44
Seat Belt Pretensioner ......................45
Seat Belt Reminder ........................38
Seat Belt Maintenance .......................432
Seat Belt Reminder ..........................38
Seat Belts ............................. .37, 77
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ....................43
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ..........43
Child Restraint ...........................60
Extender ...............................44
Front Seat ........................ .37, 39, 41
Inspection ..............................77 Operating Instructions
......................41
Pregnant Women .........................45
Pretensioners ............................45
Rear Seat ...............................39
Reminder ............................. .206
Untwisting Procedure ......................43
Seats ..........................103, 105, 106, 107
Adjustment ........................ .103, 105
Easy Entry .............................114
Head Restraints ..................... .109, 110
Heated ............................ .106, 107
Height Adjustment .......................104
Memory ...............................112
Power ............................... .104
Rear Folding ............................111
Seatback Release .........................111
Tilting ............................... .104
Vented ............................... .108
Ventilated ............................. .108
Security Alarm..........................16,

210
Arm The System ..........................17
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .........449, 450, 451
Sentry Key Key Programming .........................16
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ......................14
478 INDEX