maintenance CHRYSLER 300 2011 2.G Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSSECTIONPAGE
1INTRODUCTION............................................................3
2THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE..............................9
3UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE............................. 87
4UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL.................................. 255
5STARTING AND OPERATING................................................313
6WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES............................................. 407
7MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE..............................................429
8MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES.................................................483
9IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE........................................ 501
10INDEX...................................................................511
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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 MOPAR
parts, and cares about
your satisfaction.
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:
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not attempt to modify any part of your air bag
system. The air bag may inflate accidentally or
may not function properly if modifications are
made. Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer
for any air bag system service. If your seat includ-
ing your trim cover and cushion needs to be
serviced in any way (including removal or
loosening/tightening of seat attachment bolts),
take the vehicle to your authorized dealer. Only
manufacturer approved seat accessories may be
used. If it is necessary to modify the air bag system
for persons with disabilities, contact your autho-
rized dealer.
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 switch is
first cycled to the ON/RUN position.
•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.
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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”. NON-DETERGENT OR STRAIGHT MINERAL
OILS MUST NEVER BE USED.
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 inter-
preted 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.
•It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be seri-
ously injured or killed.
•Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat
belts.
•Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.
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▫Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped ....... 176
 Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column .......... 177
 Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column — If
Equipped ............................ 178
 Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped ...... 179
 Adjustable Pedals — If Equipped .......... 181
 Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped ..... 183
▫ To Activate ......................... 184
▫ To Set A Desired Speed ................ 184
▫ To Deactivate ....................... 184
▫ To Resume Speed .................... 185
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting .............. 185
▫ To Accelerate For Passing .............. 185
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) —
If Equipped .......................... 186
▫ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation . . 189
▫ Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) . . 189
▫ To Activate ......................... 190
▫ To Set A Desired ACC Speed ............ 190
▫ To Cancel .......................... 192
▫ ToTurnOff ........................ 192
▫ To Resume Speed .................... 193
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting .............. 193
▫ Setting The Following Distance In ACC .... 194
▫ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu ..... 196
▫ Display Warnings And Maintenance ....... 198
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▫Troubleshooting Tips .................. 228
▫ General Information .................. 229
 Power Sunroof — If Equipped ............ 229
▫ Opening Sunroof — Express ............ 230
▫ Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode ........ 230
▫ Closing Sunroof — Express ............. 230
▫ Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode ........ 231
▫ Pinch Protect Feature ................. 231
▫ Pinch Protect Override ................ 231
▫ Venting Sunroof — Express ............. 231
▫ Sunshade Operation .................. 232
▫ Wind Buffeting ...................... 232
▫ Sunroof Maintenance ................. 232 ▫
Ignition Off Operation ................. 232
 Command View Sunroof With Power Shade —
If Equipped .......................... 233
▫ Opening Sunroof — Express ............ 234
▫ Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode ........ 234
▫ Closing Sunroof — Express ............. 234
▫ Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode ........ 235
▫ Opening Power Shade — Express ......... 235
▫ Opening Power Shade — Manual Mode .... 235
▫ Closing Power Shade — Express ......... 235
▫ Closing Power Shade — Manual Mode ..... 235
▫ Pinch Protect Feature ................. 236
▫ Pinch Protect Override ................ 236
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▫Wind Buffeting ...................... 236
▫ Sunroof Maintenance ................. 236
▫ Ignition Off Operation ................. 237
▫ Sunroof Fully Closed .................. 237
 Electrical Power Outlets ................. 237
 Cupholders .......................... 242
▫ Front Seat Cupholders ................. 242
▫ Rear Seat Cupholders ................. 244
 Storage ............................. 245
▫ Glovebox Storage .................... 245
▫ Console Features .................... 246
▫ Door Storage ....................... 247 ▫
Rear Seat Armrest Storage — If Equipped . . . 247
▫ Cargo Area — Vehicles Equipped With 60/40
Split-Folding Rear Seat ................ 248
 Cargo Area Features ................... 249
▫ Trunk Mat — If Equipped .............. 249
▫ Cargo Tie-Downs .................... 250
 Rear Window Features .................. 250
▫ Rear Window Defroster ................ 250
▫ Power Sunshade — If Equipped .......... 251
 Load Leveling System — If Equipped ....... 253
 Power Sunscreen — If Equipped ........... 254
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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
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.
Clean Radar Sensor Warning
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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.
ACC Unavailable Warning
If the system turns off, and the EVIC displays “ACC/
FCW Unavailable, Vehicle System Error”, there may be a
temporary malfunction that limits ACC functionality.
Although the vehicle is still drivable under normal
conditions, ACC will be temporarily unavailable. If this
occurs, try activating ACC again later, following a key
cycle. If the problem persists, see your authorized dealer.
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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) is 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
will remain active for 45 seconds after the ignition switch
is turned to the LOCK position. Opening either front
door will cancel this feature.
NOTE:
•For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, the power
sunroof switch will remain active for up to approxi-
mately ten minutes after the ignition switch is turned
to the LOCK position. Opening either front door will
cancel this feature.
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