CHRYSLER 300 2012 2.G User Guide

Dark Vapor Chrome Wheels- If Equipped
• If your vehicle is equipped with Dark Vapor Chrome wheelsUSE ONLY MILD SOAP
AND WATER WITH A SOFT CLOTH.
• Used on a regular basis this is all that is required to maintain this finish.
NOTE:DO NOT USE wheel cleaners, abrasives or polishing compounds. They will
permanently damage this finish and void your warranty.
EXTERIOR BULBS
LIGHT BULBS – Exterior Bulb Number
Low Beam/High Beam (Bi-Halogen Headlamp) HIR2LL
Low Beam/High Beam (Bi-Xenon Headlamp) D3S (Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Front Turn Signal Lamp PSY24WSV
Front Park Lamp LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Daytime Running Lamp LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Front Fog Lamp – If Equipped H11
Front Sidemarker Lamp LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Rear Tail/Stop/Turn Lamp LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Rear Sidemarker Lamp LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Backup Lamp W21W
Center High Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL) LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
License W5W
Rear Fog Lamp – If Equipped LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
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CHRYSLER GROUP LLC CUSTOMER CENTER
P.O. Box 21–8004
Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004
Phone: 1–800–247–9753
CHRYSLER CANADA INC. CUSTOMER CENTER
P.O. Box 1621
Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6
Phone: 1–800–465–2001 (English)
Phone: 1–800–387–9983 (French)
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED
• To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the manufacturer has installed specialTDD (Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf ) equipment at its customer center. Any
hearing or speech impaired customer, who has access to a TDD or a conventional
teletypewriter (TTY) in the United States, can communicate with the manufacturer by
dialing 1–800–380–CHRY. Canadian residents with hearing difficulties that require
assistance can use the special needs relay service offered by Bell Canada. For TTY
teletypewriter users, dial 711 and for Voice callers, dial 1–800–855–0511 to connect with a
Bell Relay Service operator.
WARNING!
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain, or emit,
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects, or other
reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of
component wear contain, or emit, chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING
•If you are the first registered retail owner of your vehicle,you may obtain one free
printed copy of the Owner's Manual, Warranty Booklet or Radio Manuals on your DVD by
calling 1–800–247–9753 (U.S.) or 1–800–387–1143 (Canada) or by contacting your dealer.
• Replacement User Guide kits or DVDs or, if you prefer, additional printed copies of the Owner's Manual, Warranty Booklet or Radio Manuals may be purchased by visiting
www.techauthority.com or by calling 1–800–890–4038 (U.S.) or 1–800–387–1143
(Canada). Visa, Master Card, American Express and Discover orders are accepted. If you
prefer mailing your order, please call the above numbers for an order form.
NOTE:A street address is required when ordering manuals (no P.O. Boxes).
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NOTE:
• The Owner's Manual and User Guide electronic files are also available on the Chrysler,Jeep, Ram Truck and Dodge websites.
• Click on the "For Owners" tab, select "Owner/Service Manuals", then select your desired model year and vehicle from the drop down lists.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE 50 UNITED
STATES AND WASHINGTON, D.C.
• If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a collision or cause injury ordeath, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA) in addition to notifying the manufacturer.
• If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.
However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your
authorized dealer, and the manufacturer.
• To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY: 1–800–424– 9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building, Washington, D.C.
20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from
http://www.safercar.gov.
In Canada
• If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should contact the CustomerService Department immediately. Canadian customers who wish to report a safety defect
to the Canadian government should contact Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect
Investigations and Recalls at 1-800-333-0510 or go to http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/
• French Canadian customers who wish to report a safety defect to the Canadian government should contact Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations and
Recalls at 1-800-333-0510 or go to http://www.tc.gc.ca/securiteroutiere/
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AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY MOPAR®
• The following highlights just some of the many Authentic Chrysler Accessories by Moparfeaturing a fit, finish, and functionality specifically for your Chrysler 300.
• In choosing Authentic Accessories you gain far more than expressive style, premium protection, or extreme entertainment, you also benefit from enhancing your vehicle with
accessories that have been thoroughly tested and factory-approved.
• For the full line of Authentic Chrysler Accessories by Mopar, visit your local Chrysler dealership or online at mopar.com.
CHROME:
• Diamond Chrome BilletGrille • Black/Chrome Grille • Chrome Mesh Grille
• 13–Bar Chrome Grill
EXTERIOR:
• Fog Lights • Molded Splash Guards • Hitch Receiver
• Front End Cover • Vehicle Cover • Graphics
INTERIOR:
• Premium Carpet Floor Mats • Illuminated Door Sill Guards • Premium Carpet Cargo Mat
• Slush Mats • Katzkin Leather Seats • T-Handle Shifter
• Heated Seats • Pedal Kits
ELECTRONICS:
• Portable Navigation Systems • Uconnect™ Web (WiFi) • Uconnect™ Phone
• iPod® Adapter • Media Center upgrades • Rear Park Assist
• Kicker® Sound System • Electronic Vehicle Tracking System (EVTS)• Remote Start
CARRIERS:
• Hitch-mount Bike Carrier • Roof Mount Bike Carrier • Roof Box Cargo Carrier
• Roof Mount Ski and Snowboard Carrier • Roof Mount Water Sports
Carrier • Roof Mount Canoe Carrier
• iPod® is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc.
• Kicker® is a registered trademark of Stillwater Designs and Audio, Inc.
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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise
Control)..................25
Adjustable Pedals .............20
Airbag ...................13
Alarm, Panic ................8
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) . . . 11
Audio Settings ...............39
Automatic Headlights ...........24
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . . 32
Automatic Transmission ..........28
Autostick ................63
Fluid Type ...............96
Autostick .................63
Axle Fluid .................96
Belts, Seat .................12
Brake Fluid ................96
Break-In Recommendations,
New Vehicle ................22
Bulb Replacement ............109
Calibration, Compass ...........56
Change Oil Indicato r............71
ChangingAFlatTire ...........73
Child Restraint ...............14
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .......14
Clock Setting ...............39
Compass Calibration ...........56
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ............96
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ......25
Cruise Light ................25
Cupholders Heated/Cooled (Beverage Holder) . . . 19
Customer Assistance ...........110
Customer Programmable Features . . . 56,66
Defects, Reporting ............111
Dimmer Control ..............24
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .........24
Disarming, Theft System ..........12
E-85Fuel .................97
ECO ...................56
Electronic Speed Control
(Cruise Control) ..............25 Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC)
........... 55,56,65
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System ......36
Emergency Key ...............8
Emergency, In Case of Jacking .................73
Overheating ..............72
Engine Break-In Recommendations .......22
Compartment ..............93
Oil Selection ..............96
Overheating ..............72
Starting .................10
Stopping ................10
EventDataRecorder ...........89
Exterior Lights ..............109
Flat Tire Changing .............73
Flexible Fuel Vehicles ...........97
Fluid Capacities ..............96
Fluids ...................96
Fog Lights .................
24
Folding Rear Seat .............18
Forward Collision Warning .........26
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..........88
Front Heated Seats ............18
Fuel Filler Door (Gas Cap) ..........91
Filler Door Emergency Release .....91
Specifications ..............96
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ....57
Headlights Automatic ...............24
Dimmer Switch .............24
HighBeam ...............23
Heated Mirrors ..............33
Heated Seats ...............18
High Beam/Low Beam Select
(Dimmer) Switch .............23
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener)
Transmitter .................57
Hood Release ...............90
Instrument Cluster .............6
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Indicators.................7
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights ....6,68
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ....23
Introduction .................2
iPod®/USB/MP3 Control .........48
Bluetooth Streaming Audio .......49
Jack Location ...............73
Jack Operation ..............75
Jacking Instructions ............75
Jump Starting ...............83
KeyFob...................8
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ ............9
Lock/Unlock ...............9
Starting/Stopping ............10
Lane Change Assist ............23
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren) .................14
Lights Turn Signal ...............23
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description) ...............6
Maintenance Record .........101,103
Maintenance Schedule ........99,102
MemorySeat ...............16
Mirrors Heated .................33
MOPAR® Accessories ...........112
Navigation .................44
Navigation Voice Commands .......54
New Vehicle Break-In Period ........22
Oil Change Indicator ............71
Oil, Engine Capacity ................96
Outlet Power ..................59
Overheating, Engine ............72
Panic Alarm .................8
Pedals, Adjustable .............20 Phone (Pairing)
..............50
Phone (Uconnect) .............49
Placard, Tire and Loading Information . . 108
Power Glass Sunroof ..............34
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . . . 59
Seats ..................16
Steering .................96
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column ....21
Preparation for Jacking ..........74
Programmable Electronic Features . . . 56,65
Radio Operation .............40
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ........23
Rear Heated Seats .............19
Rear Seat, Folding .............18
Recreational Towing ............62
Remote Starting System ..........8
Replacement Bulbs ............109
Reporting Safety Defects .........111
Restraints, Child ..............14
Seat Belts .................
12
Seats ....................16
Adjustment ...............17
Heated .................18
Lumbar Support .............16
Memory.................16
Power ..................16
Rear Folding ..............18
Setting the Clock .............39
Shift Lever Override ............85
Short Message Service (SMS) .......52
Signals, Turn ................23
SIRIUS Travel Link .............47
SmartBeams ................24
SpareTire .................73
Spark Plugs ................96
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ......25
Starting Remote .................8
Steering TiltColumn ...............20
Store Radio Presets ............40
SunRoof .................34
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag . . 13
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Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant . . . 72
Text Messaging..............52
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .......11
Theft System Arming ...........11
Theft System Disarming ..........12
Tilt Steering Column ...........20
TIREFIT ..................78
Ti re s Air Pressure ..............108
Changing .............. 73,75
Flat Changing ..............73
Jacking ................ 74,75
Pressure Warning Light .........68
SpareTire ................73
Towing ...................61 24-Hour Towing Assistance .......68
Disabled Vehicle ............87
Recreational ...............62
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome . . . 62
Trailer Towing Trailer and Tongue Weight ........61Trailer Weight
...............61
Transmission Automatic ...............28
Fluid ..................96
Turn Signals ................23
Uconnect™ Phone .............49
Uconnect™ Voice Command ........53
USBPort .................48
Voice Commands .............53
Navigation ...............54
Washers, Windshield ............23
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care .......108
Wind Buffeting ..............35
Windshield Washers ............23
Windshield Wipers .............23
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
GETTING STARTED
• How do I install my LATCH Equipped Child Seat? pg. 14
• How do I program my Front Seat Memory? pg. 16
ELECTRONICS
• How do I know which radio I have? pg. 38
• How do I select the AUX music source? pg. 48
• How do I set the clock on my radio? pg. 39
• How do I use the Navigation feature? pg. 44
• How do I pair my cell phone via Bluetooth® with the Uconnect™ Hands-Free VoiceActivation System? pg. 49
• How do I hear the audio from my iPod® through the USB port using the radio? pg. 48
• How do I configure my Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)? pg. 57
UTILITY
• How do I know how much I can tow with my Chrysler 300? pg. 61
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
• What do I do if my TPMS warning light is blinking? pg. 68
• How do I change a flat tire? pg. 73
• How do I Jump-Start my vehicle? pg. 83
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
• Where is my Fuse Block located? pg. 104
• What type of oil do I use? pg. 96
• How often should I change my engine’s oil? pg. 99
• What should my tire pressure be set at? pg. 108
FAQ(HowTo?)
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NOTES
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