brake CHRYSLER 300 2011 2.G User Guide

Vehicles Sold In Canada
With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be
deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore.
WARNING!
• Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk ofserious personal injury.
• Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver foot well while the vehicle is moving. Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and accelerator pedal
causing a loss of vehicle control.
• Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or mounting can cause interference with the brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of control of the vehicle.
• Never use the ‘PARK’ position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply the parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury
or damage.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
USE OF AFTERMARKET PRODUCTS (ELECTRONICS)
The use of aftermarket devices including cell phones, MP3 players, GPS systems, or chargers may
affect the performance of on-board wireless features including Keyless Enter-N-Go and Remote
Start range. If you are experiencing difficulties with any of your wireless features, try disconnecting
your aftermarket devices to see if the situation improves. If your symptoms persist, please see an
authorized dealer.
CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP, RAM TRUCK, ATF+4, MOPAR and Uconnect are registered
trademarks of Chrysler Group LLC. COPYRIGHT ©2011 CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Warning Lights
- Low Fuel Warning Light
- Charging System Light**
- Oil Pressure Warning Light
- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light**
- Airbag Warning Light**
- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light
- Engine Temperature Warning Light
- Seat Belt Reminder Light
BRAKE- Brake Warning Light**
- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)**
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light*
(See page 55 for more information.)
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Indicators
- Turn Signal Indicators
- High Beam Indicator
- Front Fog Light Indicator
- Vehicle Security Indicator*
- Electronic Speed Control Indicator
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)ON Indicator*
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)Off Indicator*
- Windshield Washer Fluid LowIndicator
- Door Ajar Indicator
- Decklid Ajar Indicator
EVIC Messages
ECO/Fuel Economy Oil Change Required
Low Tire Pressure Press Brake Pedal and Push Button to Start
Turn Signal On
* If equipped
** Bulb Check with Key On
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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.
Opening The Trunk
• Press the TRUNK button two times within five seconds to open the trunk.
Panic Alarm
• Press the PANIC button once to turn the panic alarm on.
• Wait approximately three seconds and press the button a second time to turn the panic alarm
off.
Express Window Feature
• To remotely lower both front door windows at the same time, press and release the UNLOCKbutton and then immediately press and hold the UNLOCK button until the windows lower to
the level desired or until they lower completely.
Emergency Key
• Should the battery in the vehicle or the Key Fob transmitter go dead, there is an emergency keylocated in the Key Fob. To remove the emergency key, slide the button at the back of the Key
Fob sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand.
• The emergency key is also for locking the glove compartment.
WARNING!
• Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be severely injured or killed. 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.
REMOTE START
• Press the REMOTE START button
x2twice within five seconds. Pressing the REMOTE
START button a third time shuts the engine off.
• To drive the vehicle, press the UNLOCK button and cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position.
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• If a Key Fob is detected in the vehicle when locking the vehicle using the power door lock switch,the doors and trunk will unlock and the horn will chirp three times. On the third attempt, your Key
Fob can be locked inside the vehicle.
• After pressing the Keyless Enter-N-Go LOCK button, you must wait 2 seconds before you can lock or unlock the vehicle using the door handle.
• If a Keyless Enter-N-Go door handle has not been used for 72 hours, the Keyless Enter-N-Go feature for that handle may time out. Pulling the deactivated front door handle will reactivate the
door handle's Keyless Enter-N-Go feature.
To Enter the Trunk:
• With a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go Key Foblocated outside the vehicle and within 3 ft
(1.0 m) of the deck lid, press the button on
the located on the center of the light bar
which is located on the deck lid above the
license plate.
NOTE:
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further information.
Engine Starting/Stopping
Starting
• With a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go Key Fob inside the vehicle.
• Place the shift lever in PARK or NEUTRAL.
• While pressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE 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.
Accessory Positions with Engine Off
NOTE: The following functions are with the driver’s foot OFF the Brake Pedal (Transmission in
PARK or NEUTRAL Position).
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Memory Seats
• The memory seat feature allows you to savetwo 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 (S) button then press 1 or 2 within five
seconds.
• Your Key Fob can be programmed to recall one of two pre-programmed memory profiles by pressing the UNLOCK button on the Key Fob.
• To program your Key Fobs, perform the following: • Change the ignition to OFF.
• Select desired memory profile 1 or 2.
• Once the profile has been recalled, press and release the SET (S) button on the memoryswitch, then press and release the side of the rocker switch labeled 1 or 2 accordingly.
• (1 or 2) will display in the instrument cluster if the vehicle is equipped with the EVIC.
• Press and release the LOCK button on the Key Fob within 10 seconds.
NOTE: Your Key Fob can be unlinked to your memory settings by pressing the SET (S) button
followed by the UNLOCK button on the Key Fob in the fourth step.
• Press 1 or 2 to recall the saved positions, or press UNLOCK on the programmed Key Fob.
• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
Manual Seat Adjustment
Forward/Rearward• Lift up on the adjusting bar located at the front of the seat near the floor and release at
the desired position.
Recliner • Lean forward in the seat and lift the recliner lever, then lean back to the desired position
and release the lever.
• Lift the lever to return the seatback to an upright position.
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SPEED CONTROL• The speed control switches are located onthe steering wheel.
Cruise ON/OFF
• Push the ON/OFF button to activate theSpeed Control.
• CRUISE READY
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.
Set
• With the Speed Control on, push and release the SET – button to set a desired speed.
Accel/Decel
• Once a speed is set, pushing the RES + button once or the SET – button once will increase or
decrease the set speed approximately 1 mph (2 km/h).
• Push and hold the RES + button to accelerate in 5mph (8 km/h) increments or push and hold the SET – button to decelerate in 5mph (8 km/h) increments; release the button to save the
new set speed.
Resume
• To resume a previously selected set speed in memory, push the RES + button and release.
Cancel
• Push the CANCEL button, or apply the brakes to cancel the set speed and maintain the setspeed memory.
• Push the ON/OFF button to turn the system off and erase the set speed memory.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
• If your vehicle is equipped with adaptive cruise control the controls operate exactly the same as the standard cruise control with one difference. You can set a specified distance you would like
to maintain between you and the vehicle in front of you.
• If the ACC sensor detects a vehicle ahead, ACC will apply limited braking or acceleration automatically to maintain a preset following distance, while matching the speed of the vehicle
ahead.
• 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.
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Distance Setting (ACC Only)
• To set or change the distance setting, press the Distance button and release. Each time thebutton is pressed, the distance setting adjusts between long (3), medium (2), and short (1). The
distance setting will default to the last set mode the next time the vehicle is restarted and the
ACC system is turned on.
• The specified following distance for ACC can be set by varying the distance setting between 3 (long), 2 (medium), and 1 (short). Using this distance setting and the vehicle speed, ACC
calculates and sets the distance to the vehicle ahead. This distance setting displays in the EVIC.
Mode (ACC Only)
• If desired, the Adaptive Cruise Control mode can be turned off and the system can beoperated as a standard (fixed speed) Cruise Control. When in the standard (fixed speed)
Cruise Control mode the distance setting feature will be disabled and the system will maintain
the speed you set.
• To change modes, press the MODE button when the system is in either the OFF, READY, or SET position. Cruise Ready will be displayed if the system was in ACC READY or ACC SET
position. Cruise Off will be displayed if the system was in the ACC OFF position. To switch
back to Adaptive Cruise Control mode, press the MODE button a second time.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further information.
Forward Collision Warning
• Forward Collision Warning (FCW) warns the driver of a potential collision with the vehicle in front of you and prompts the driver to take action in order to avoid the collision. A warning
message (both audible and visual) will be displayed on the EVIC.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further information.
WARNING!
• Leaving the Electronic or Adaptive 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 a collision. Alway s leave the Electronic or Adaptive
Speed Control system off when you are not using it.
• 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. A collision could be the result. Do not use Electronic Speed Control in heavy
traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered or slippery.
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a convenience system. It is not a substitute for active driving involvement. Pay attention to road, traffic, and weather conditions, vehicle speed,
distance to the vehicle ahead; and, brake operation to ensure safe operation of the
vehicle under all road conditions. Your attention is always required while driving to
maintain safe control of your vehicle. Failure to follow these warnings can result in a
collision or serious personal injury.
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• Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when thesystem is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire
pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately
one minute and then remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue each time
the vehicle is restarted as long as the malfunction exists.
• When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including
the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS
from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or
more tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and
wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.
CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. TPMS
pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle.
Undesirable system operation or sensor damage may result when using replacement
equipment that is not of the same size, type, and/or style. Aftermarket wheels can cause
sensor damage. Do not use tire sealant from a can, or balance beads if your vehicle is
equipped with a TPMS, as damage to the sensors may result.
- Engine Temperature Warning Light
• This light warns of an overheated engine condition.
• If the light turns on or flashes continuously while driving, safely pull over and stop the vehicle. Ifthe A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the
vehicle. If the temperature reading does not return to normal, turn the engine off immediately.
• We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
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 service center for service if your
vehicle overheats.
BRAKE- Brake Warning Light
• The Brake Warning light illuminates when there is either a system malfunction or the parkingbrake is applied. If the light is on and the parking brake is not applied, it indicates a possible
brake hydraulic malfunction, brake booster problem or an Anti-Lock Brake System problem.
• We recommend you drive to the nearest service center and have the vehicle serviced immediately. WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system may
have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have a collision. Have the
vehicle checked immediately.
- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
• Certain conditions, such as a poor fuel quality, etc., may illuminate the MIL after engine start.The vehicle should be serviced if the light stays on through several typical driving cycles. In
most situations, the vehicle will drive normally and not require towing.
• If the MIL flashes when the engine is running, serious conditions may exist that could lead to immediate loss of power or severe catalytic converter damage. We recommend you do not
operate the vehicle. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light
• This light indicates the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is off.
- Charging System Light
• This light shows the status of the electrical charging system. If the charging system lightremains on, it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging system.
• We recommend you do not continue driving if the charging system light is on. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Oil Pressure Warning Light
• This light indicates low engine oil pressure. If the light turns on while driving, stop the vehicleand shut off the engine as soon as possible. A chime will sound for four minutes when this light
turns on.
• We recommend you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light
• This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).
• If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, we recommend you driveto the nearest service center and have the vehicle serviced immediately. WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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