brake CHRYSLER 300 2010 1.G User Guide

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER
GROUPLLC ................ 2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT.............4
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .........6
GETTING STARTED
KEYFOB ..................8
PASSIVEENTRY .............9
KEYLESSGO™ ..............11
THEFT ALARM..............12
SEATBELT ................12
CHILD RESTRAINTS ...........12
FRONTSEATS...............14
REARSEAT ................16
HEATEDSEATS..............17
ADJUSTABLE PEDALS ..........18
TILT / TELESCOPING STEERING
COLUMN ..................19
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES ..... 20
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
TURN SIGNAL/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH
BEAMLEVER ...............22
HEADLIGHT SWITCH...........23
SPEED CONTROL LEVER ........24
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS .....27
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE
CONTROLS(ATC)............ 28
POWERSUNROOF ........... 28
WIND BUFFETING ............ 29
ELECTRONICS
NON-TOUCH-SCREEN RADIOS .... 30
TOUCH-SCREEN RADIOS .........32
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS .......37
UNIVERSAL CONSUMER
INTERFACE ................37
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION
CENTER (EVIC) ............. 38
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR
OPENER ................. 38
POWER OUTLET ............ 39
UCONNECT™ PHONE .......... 40 VOICE COMMAND
............ 42
UTILITY
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM
TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) ...... 43
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.) .......... 44
BRAKE/TRANSMISSION INTERLOCK
MANUAL OVERRIDE .......... 44
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
24 HOUR TOWING ASSISTANCE
- U.S. ONLY............... 46
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING
LIGHTS .................. 46
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .... 49
JACKING, TIRE CHANGING AND
TIREFIT TIRE REPAIR ......... 50
JUMP-STARTING ............ 57
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE .... 60
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .......61
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) . . . 62
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
OPENING THE HOOD .......... 64
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ....... 65
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES ....... 69
MAINTENANCE CHART .........72
FUSES ...................74
TIREPRESSURES.............77
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE ....78
EXTERIOR BULBS .............78
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC CUSTOMER
CENTER ..................79
CHRYSLER CANADA INC. CUSTOMER
CENTER ..................79
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING
IMPAIRED .................79
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING .......79
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN
THE 50 UNITED STATES AND
WASHINGTON, D.C. ........... 80
TIREWARRANTY ............ 80
MOPAR ACCESSORIES
MOPAR®ACCESSORIES ........ 83
TABLE OF CONTENTS

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Warning Lights
- Low Fuel Warning Light
- Charging System Light**
- Oil Pressure WarningLight**
- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS)Light**
- Airbag Warning Light**
- Electronic ThrottleControl (ETC) Light
- Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem (TPMS) Light
- Engine TemperatureWarning Light
- Seat Belt Reminder Light
- Brake Warning Light**
- Malfunction IndicatorLight (MIL)**
- Electronic StabilityProgram (ESP) Indicator
Light/Brake Assist
System (BAS) Warning
Light**
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CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

KEY FOB
Locking And Unlocking The Doors
• Press the LOCK button once to lock all thedoors. Press the UNLOCK button once to
unlock the driver’s door only and twice
within five seconds to unlock all the doors.
• All doors can be programmed to unlock on the first press of the UNLOCK button.
Refer to Programmable Features in this
guide.
WARNING!
Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons. A
child or others could be injured. Children should be warned not to touch the
parking brake, brake pedal, or the shift lever. Do not leave the Key Fob in the
ignition. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
Opening The Trunk
• Press the TRUNK button two times within five seconds to open the trunk.
Remote Start
• Press the REMOTE START buttonx2twice within five seconds. Pressing the
REMOTE START button a third time shuts the engine off.
• To drive the vehicle, press the UNLOCK button, insert the Key Fob in the ignition and turn to the ON/RUN position.
• With remote start, the engine will only run for 15 minutes (timeout) unless the ignition Key Fob is placed in the ON/RUN position.
• The vehicle must be started with the Key Fob after two consecutive timeouts.
WARNING!
• Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon
Monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious injury or death when inhaled.
• Keep Key Fob transmitters away from children. Operation of the Remote Start System, windows, door locks or other controls could cause serious injury or
death.
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KEYLESS GO™
Engine Starting/Stopping
Starting
• Place the shift lever in PARK or NEUTRAL.
• While pressing the brake pedal, press theENGINE START/STOP button once. If the
engine fails to start, the starter will
disengage automatically after 10 seconds.
• To stop the cranking of the engine prior to the engine starting, press the button again.
Stopping
• Place the shift lever in PARK.
• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button once. The ignition switch will return to the
OFF position.
• If the shift lever is not in PARK, the ENGINE START/STOP button must be held for two seconds and vehicle speed must be above 5 mph (8 km/h) before the engine
will shut off.
NOTE: If the ignition switch is left in the ACC or RUN (engine not running) position
and the transmission is in PARK, the system will automatically time out after
60 minutes of inactivity and the ignition will switch to the OFF position.
Keyless Go™ Functions
NOTE: The following functions are with the driver’s foot OFF the Brake Pedal
(Transmission in PARK or NEUTRAL Position).
Starting With The Ignition Switch In The OFF Position:
• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button once to change the ignition switch to the ACC position.
• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time to change the ignition switch to the RUN position.
• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time to return the ignition switch to the OFF position.
OFF RUN
ACCPress
Press
Press
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GETTING STARTED

Memory Seats
• The memory seat feature allows you tosave two different driver seating positions,
driver’s outside mirror, adjustable brake
and accelerator pedals, power tilt and
telescopic steering column and radio
station preset settings. The memory seat
buttons are located on the driver’s door
panel.
• Adjust all memory profile settings, press the SET button then press 1 or 2 within five
seconds.
• To program a Key Fob to the memory position, press and release the LOCK button within 10 seconds on the Key Fob to be programmed.
• Press 1 or 2 to recall the saved positions, or press UNLOCK on the programmed Key Fo b .
• Refer to the Owner’s Manual on the DVD for further details.
REAR SEAT
Folding Rear Seatback
• Pull on the loops to fold down either or both seatbacks. These loops can be tucked
away when not in use.
• When the seatback is raised to the upright position, make sure it is latched by strongly
pulling on the top of the seatback above
the seat strap.
WARNING!
• Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position. If the seatback isnot securely locked into position, the seat will not provide the proper stability for
child seats and/or passengers. An improperly latched seat could cause serious
injury.
• The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle (with the rear seatbacks in the locked-up or folded down position) should not be used as a play area by children
when the vehicle is in motion. They could be seriously injured in an accident.
Children should be seated and using the proper restraint system.
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SPEED CONTROL LEVER
Cruise ON/OFF
• Push the ON/OFF button to activate theSpeed Control.
• CRUISE will appear on the instrument cluster to indicate the Speed Control is on.
• Push the ON/OFF button a second time to turn the system off.
WARNING!
Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous. You
could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could
lose control and have an accident. Always leave the Electronic Speed Control
system off when you are not using it.
Set
• With Speed Control on, push down and release the lever to set a desired speed.
WARNING!
Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a
constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could
lose control. An accident could be the result. Do not use Electronic Speed Control
in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered or slippery.
Accel/Decel
• Push and hold the lever up to accelerate or down to decelerate the vehicle; release
the lever to save the new set speed.
• Once a speed is set, tapping the lever up or down will increase or decrease the set speed approximately 1 mph (2 km/h).
Cancel
• Pull the lever toward you or apply the brakes to cancel the set speed and maintainthe set speed in memory.
• Push the ON/OFF button to turn the system off and erase the set speed memory.
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Resume
• To resume a previously selected speed in memory, push the lever up and release.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) LEVER
A New Level Of Convenience
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) increasesthe convenience of cruise control while
traveling on highways and major roadways.
• If the sensor does not detect a vehicle directly ahead of you, it functions like a
standard cruise control system,
maintaining the speed you set.
• If the ACC sensor detects a vehicle ahead, ACC will apply limited braking or
acceleration automatically so your vehicle
maintains a preset following distance to
the preceding vehicle.
WARNING!
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a convenience system. It is not a substitute foractive driving involvement. It is always the driver’s responsibility to be attentive
of road, traffic, and weather conditions, vehicle speed, distance to the vehicle
ahead; and, most importantly, brake operation to ensure safe operation of the
vehicle under all road conditions. Your complete attention is always required
while driving to maintain safe control of your vehicle. Failure to follow these
warnings can result in an accident or serious personal injury. The ACC system:
• Does not react to pedestrians, oncoming vehicles, and stationary objects (i.e., a stopped vehicle in a traffic jam or a disabled vehicle).
• Cannot take street, traffic, and weather conditions into account, and may be limited upon adverse sight distance conditions.
• Does not predict the lane curvature or the movement of preceding vehicles and will not compensate for such changes.
• Does not always fully recognize complex driving conditions, which can result in wrong or missing distance warnings.
• May not detect a vehicle ahead when strong light (for example, sunrise or sunset) is directly shining on the front of the vehicle.
• Can only apply a maximum of 25% of the vehicle’s braking capability, and will not bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

ACC Cruise ON/OFF/MODE
• Push the ON/OFF/MODE button to activate the ACC speed control.
• ACC READY will appear in the EVIC display to indicate the ACC speed control is on.
• Push the ON/OFF/MODE button a second time to turn the system off.
WARNING!
Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous. You
could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could
lose control and have an accident. Always leave the Electronic Speed Control
system off when you are not using it.
Set
• With ACC speed control on, push down and release the lever to set a desired speed.
WARNING!
Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a
constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could
lose control. An accident could be the result. Do not use Electronic Speed Control
in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered or slippery.
Accel/Decel
• Push and hold the lever up to accelerate or down to decelerate the vehicle, releasethe lever to save the new set speed.
• Once a speed is set, tapping the lever up or down will increase or decrease the set speed approximately 1 mph (2 km/h).
Cancel
• Pull the lever toward you or apply the brakes to cancel the set speed and maintainthe set speed in memory.
Resume
• To resume a previously selected speed in memory, push the lever up and release.The EVIC will display the last set speed.
Setting The Following Distance
• With ACC speed control on, push the lever away from you and release to set thedesired distance. Each time the lever is pushed, the distance setting adjusts
between long, medium and short.
Changing To Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control
• In addition to adaptive mode, ACC has a normal (fixed speed) cruise control modefor cruising at fixed speeds.
• Press and hold the “ON/OFF/MODE” button for at least one second to activate the normal speed control. “Normal Cruise Ready” will be displayed in the EVIC.
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RECREATIONAL TOWING
(BEHIND MOTORHOME,
ETC.)
Two-Wheel Drive And
All-Wheel Drive
• Recreational towing (with all fourwheels on the ground) is allowed
ONLY if the rear driveshaft is
removed and the transmission is in
NEUTRAL (for both RWD and AWD
vehicles).
• Refer to your Owner’s Manual on the DVD for further details.
WARNING!
If the driveshaft is removed, the
vehicle can roll even if the
transmission is in PARK, which
could cause serious injury or death.
• The parking brake must be firmly engaged and the wheels chocked
during driveshaft removal and
installation. The parking brake must
remain engaged unless the vehicle is
securely and properly connected to
the tow vehicle, or the driveshaft is
completely reinstalled. See your
authorized dealer for proper
driveshaft removal and reinstallation
procedures, including flange
orientation/alignment, use of
thread-locking compound, proper
bolt torque specifications, etc.
CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle in violation of
the above requirements can cause
severe transmission and/or transfer
case damage. Damage from
improper towing is not covered
under your new vehicle warranties.
BRAKE/TRANSMISSION
INTERLOCK MANUAL
OVERRIDE
• The manual override may be used inthe event that the shift lever should
fail to move from PARK with the Key
Fob in the ON position and the brake
pedal pr essed.
• To operate the shift lock manual override, perform the following
steps:
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• Remove the rubber tray from thestorage bin located to the right of
the shift lever. The override access
port is at the top of the bin to the
right of the shift lever gate.
• Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position without
starting the engine.
• Firmly set the parking brake.
• Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal. • Using a screwdriver, press and
hold the override tab through the
access port on the center console.
• Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position and start the
vehicle.
• Reinstall the override cover.
• Have your vehicle inspected by your local authorized dealer if the shift
lock manual override has been used.
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