instrument cluster CHRYSLER 300 2012 2.G User Guide

INTRODUCTION/WELCOMEWelcome From Chrysler Group LLC......2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCEDriver Cockpit................4
Instrument Cluster ..............6
GETTING STARTEDKeyFob ...................8
Remote Start.................8
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ .............9
Theft Alarm .................11
Seat Belt ...................12
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) — Air Bags ...............13
Child Restraints ................14
Front Seats ..................16
Rear Seat ...................18
Heated Seats .................18
Heated And Cooled Cupholders .......19
Adjustable Pedals ...............20
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column .......20
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLEEngine Break-In Recommendations ......22
Turn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High
Beam Lever .................23
Headlight Switch ...............24
Speed Control ................25
Electronic Shifter – 3.6L Engine ........28
Transmission Modes/AutoStick® ........30
Climate Controls ...............32
Power Sunroof ................34
Wind Buffeting ................35
ELECTRONICSYour Vehicle's Sound System .........36
Identifying Your Radio .............38
Uconnect Touch™ 8.4 & 8.4N At A Glance . . . 38
Radio ....................40
Sirius XM™ Satellite Radio ...........41
iPod®/CD/AUX Controls ...........43
Garmin® Navigation (8.4N Only) .......44
Sirius Travel Link (8.4N Only) .........47
Playing iPod/USB/MP3 Devices ........48
Uconnect™ Phone (Bluetooth® Hands
Free Calling) .................49
Uconnect™ Voice Command .........53
Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) ................55
Programmable Features ............56
Universal Garage Door Opener
(HomeLink®) .................57 Power Outlets
................59
UTILITYTrailer Towing Weights (Maximum
Trailer Weight Ratings) ............61
Recreational Towing
(Behind Motorhome, Etc.) ...........62
SRT8AutoStick®..................63
Electronic Control Damping System ......64
Performance Features .............65
Summer/Three-Season Tires .........67
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES24-Hour Towing Assistance..........68
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights .......68
If Your Engine Overheats ...........72
Jacking And Tire Changing ..........73
TIREFIT Kit .................78
Battery Location ...............83
Jump-Starting ................83
Shift Lever Override .............85
Towing A Disabled Vehicle ..........87
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ............88
Event Data Recorder (EDR) ..........89
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLEOpening The Hood..............90
Fuel Door Release ..............91
Engine Compartment .............93
Fluids And Capacities .............96
Maintenance Chart ..............99
Fuses ....................104
Tire Pressures ................108
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ........108
Exterior Bulbs ................109
CONSUMER ASSISTANCEChrysler Group LLC Customer Center ....110
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center . . . 110
Assistance For The Hearing Impaired ....110
Publications Ordering ............110
Reporting Safety Defects In
The 50 United States
And Washington, D.C. ............111
MOPAR ACCESSORIESAuthentic Accessories By MOPAR® ..... 112
INDEX................. 113
FAQ(HowTo?)Frequently Asked Questions......... 116
TABLE OF CONTENTS

A. Driver's Memory Buttons pg. 16
B. Headlight Switch pg. 24
C. Turn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High BeamsLever (behind steering wheel) pg. 23
D. Instrument Cluster pg. 6
E. Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display pg. 55
F. Engine Start/Stop Button (behind steering wheel) pg. 10
G. Uconnect Touch™ System pg. 36 H. SWITCH PANEL
− Hazard Switch
− A/C pg. 32
− Recirculation pg. 32
− Front Defrost pg. 32
− Rear Defrost pg. 32
− Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Offpg. 68
I. Climate Control Hard-Keys pg. 32
J. Transmission Shift Lever K. Speed Control pg. 25
L. EVIC Controls pg. 55
M. Trunk Release Button
N. Parking Brake Pedal
O. Hood Release pg. 90
P. Power Mirrors
Q. Power Windows
R. Power Door Locks
S. Fuel Door Release (driver's door panel)
pg. 91
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Warning Lights
- Low Fuel Warning Light
- Charging System Light**
- Oil Pressure Warning Light
- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light**
- Air Bag 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 68 for more information.)
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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• Select desired memory profile 1 or 2.
• Once the profile has been recalled, press and release the SET (S) button on thememory switch, 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 thefront of the seat near the floor and release
at the desired position.
Recliner
• Lean forward in the seat and lift therecliner lever, then lean back to the
desired position and release the lever.
• Lift the lever to return the seatback to an upright position.
CAUTION!
DO NOT place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause
damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an
obstruction in the seat’s path.
WARNING!
• Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of theseat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be properly adjusted, and
you could be severely injured or killed. Only adjust a seat while the vehicle is parked.
• Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the seat belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a collision, you could slide under the seat belt and be severely injured or
killed. Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.
GETTING STARTED
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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 willincrease 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 theset speed 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.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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Shifting From DRIVE to SPORT/LOW
Vehicles Equipped with SPORT Mode• To shift from DRIVE to SPORT, pull the shift lever rearward until “S” is displayed in theEVIC.
• To shift back into DRIVE from SPORT, pull the shift lever rearward until “D” is displayed in the EVIC.
Vehicles Equipped with LOW Mode • To shift from DRIVE to LOW, pull the shift lever rearward until “L” is displayed in theEVIC.
• To shift back into DRIVE from LOW, pull the shift lever rearward until “D” is displayed in the EVIC.
TRANSMISSION MODES/AUTOSTICK®
• AUTOSTICK® is only available on sport equipped vehicles.
For Vehicles Equipped With Sport Mode
• This mode is driver selectable and will provide more aggressive shifting and is intendedfor spirited driving.
• Shifting into SPORT mode can be done anytime the vehicle is in the “D” Drive position. Simply pull the shift lever and release when “S” is displayed in the EVIC. Pulling the shift
lever rearward a second time will return the vehicle to the “D” Drive position.
NOTE:When the vehicle is in SPORT mode, there is a green “sport flag” illuminated in the
instrument cluster.
For Vehicles Equipped With Low Mode
• This range should be used for engine braking when descending very steep grades. In this range, the transmission will downshift for increased engine braking. To switch between
DRIVE and LOW mode, pull the shift lever rearward and release when “L” is displayed in
the EVIC.
• Shifting into LOW can be done anytime the vehicle is in “D” DRIVE position.
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• The following chart lists the navigation voice commands that may be available.
Navigation Voice
Commands:“Where To?” (Main Menu
command)
“View Map” (Main Menu
command)
“Repeat guidance”
“Cancel Route”
“Detour” (During a Route
Guidance)
“Where Am I?”
“Find Address”
“Go Home”
“Find Place by Category”
“Find Place by Name”
“Find Recently Found”
“Find Favorite”
“Find City”
“Find Nearest Restaurant”
“Find Nearest Fuel” “Find Nearest Transit”
“Find Nearest Lodging”
“Find Nearest Shopping”
“Find Nearest Bank”
“Find Nearest Parking”
“Find Nearest Entertainment”
“Find Nearest Recreation”
“Find Nearest Attractions”
“Find Nearest Hospitals”
“Find Nearest Community”
“Find Nearest Auto Services”
“Find Nearest Airport”
“Find Nearest Police Stations”
“Find Nearest Fire Stations”
“Find Nearest Auto Dealers”
WARNING!
Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions following
local laws and phone use. All attention should be kept on the roadway ahead. Failure to do
so may result in a collision causing you and others to be severely injured or killed.
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER
(EVIC)
• The EVIC features a driver interactive
display that is located in the instrument
cluster. Pressing the controls on the left
side of the steering wheel allows the driver
to select vehicle information and Personal
Settings. For additional information, refer
to Programmable Features in this guide.
• Press and release the UP
button to
scroll upward through the main menus
(Fuel Economy, Vehicle Info, Tire PSI,
Cruise, Messages, Trip Info, Vehicle Speed
and Turn Menu Off ) and sub menus.
• Press and release the DOWN
button to scroll downward through the main menus
and sub menus.
• Press and release the SELECT
button for access to main menus, sub menus or to
select a personal setting in the setup menu. Press and hold the SELECT button for two
seconds to reset features.
• Press the BACK button to scroll back to a previous menu or sub menu.
ELECTRONICS
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AUTOSTICK®
Steering Wheel Mounted Paddle Shifters Or Console Mounted Shifter
• AutoStick® is a driver-interactivetransmission feature that offers manual
gear shifting to provide you with more
control of the vehicle. AutoStick® allows
you to maximize engine braking, and
improve overall vehicle performance.
• This system can also provide you with more control during passing, city driving,
cold slippery conditions, mountain driving,
trailer towing, and many other situations.
Operation
• When the shift lever is in the DRIVE position, the transmission will operate automatically,shifting between the five available gears. To engage AutoStick®, simply move the shift
lever to the right or left (+/-) while in the DRIVE position, or press one of the steering
wheel mounted shift paddles (+/-). When AutoStick® is active, the current transmission
gear is displayed in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) portion of the
instrument cluster. In AutoStick® mode, the transmission will shift when manually selected
by the driver (using the shift lever, or the shift paddles), unless an engine lugging or
overspeed condition would result. It will remain in the selected gear until another upshift
or downshift is chosen, except as described below:
• The transmission will automatically downshift as the vehicle slows (to prevent engine lugging) and will display the current gear.
• The transmission will automatically downshift to first gear when coming to a stop.
• You can start out in first or second gear. Tapping (+) (at a stop) will allow starting in second gear. Starting out in second gear is helpful in snowy or icy conditions.
• The system will ignore attempts to upshift at too low of a vehicle speed.
• Transmission shifting will be more noticeable when AutoStick® is engaged. To disengage AutoStick® mode, hold the shift lever to the right or press and hold the (+) shift paddle
until “D” is once again displayed in the instrument cluster. You can shift in or out of the
AutoStick® mode at any time without taking your foot off the accelerator pedal.
• An “UPSHIFT” message will appear in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) portion of the instrument cluster when using AutoStick®, to alert the driver to
upshift to the next gear. The “UPSHIFT” message will appear when approaching the
maximum engine speed.
SRT8
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WARNING!
Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a slippery surface. The drive wheels
could lose their grip and the vehicle could skid, causing a collision or personal injury.
ELECTRONIC CONTROL DAMPING SYSTEM
• This vehicle may be equipped with an electronic controlled damping system. This systemreduces body roll and pitch in many driving situations including cornering, acceleration
and braking. There are three modes of operation:
Automatic (Auto) Mode
• This is the default position when vehicleignition is first turned on. This mode will
give a sporty, but comfortable ride. Within
this mode, the suspension will adapt to the
vehicle inputs, including vehicle speed,
steering inputs, braking, and acceleration.
• If AutoStick® is engaged while in “Auto” mode, the transmission will automatically
shift up if maximum engine speed is
reached.
• Heavily pressing the accelerator pedal may generate an automatic downshift for improved acceleration.
• This mode should be used for most driving situations.
SPORTSport Mode
• This mode is driver selectable when the vehicle is placed in SPORT mode (press
the CONTROLS button and then the
SPORT button on the display screen).
This mode will set suspension for
maximum performance handling and is
intended for spirited driving.
• When SPORT mode is enabled, a flag will light up in the instrument cluster.
NOTE:The SPORT setting will provide a firmer ride.
SRT8
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24-HOUR TOWING ASSISTANCE
• Dial toll-free 1-800-521-2779 or 1-800-363-4869 for Canadian residents.
• Provide your name, vehicle identification number and license plate number.
• Provide your location, including telephone number, from which you are calling.
• Briefly describe the nature of the problem and answer a few simple questions.
• You will be given the name of the service provider and an estimated time of arrival. If youfeel you are in an “unsafe situation”, please let us know. With your consent, we will contact
local police or safety authorities.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/Malfunction Indicator
Light
• The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” in the instrument cluster will come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN position. It should go out with the
engine running. If the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” comes on
continuously with the engine running, a malfunction has been detected in the ESC
system.
• If this light remains on after several ignition cy cles, and the vehicle has been driven several
miles (kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), we recommend you drive to
the nearest service center and have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light
• Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly, when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the
vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size
than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should
determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
• As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more
of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale
illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to
the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to
overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire
tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
• IF THE LIGHT STARTS FLASHING INDICATING A LOW TIRE PRESSURE,
ADJUST THE AIR PRESSURE IN THE LOW TIRE TO THE AIR PRESSURE
SHOWN ON THE VEHICLE PLACARD OR TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE
LABEL LOCATED ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR. NOTE: AFTER INFLATION,
THE VEHICLE MAY NEED TO BE DRIVEN FOR 20 MINUTES BEFORE THE
FLASHING LIGHT WILL TURN OFF.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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