navigation CHRYSLER 300 2012 2.G User Guide

WARNING
This guide has been prepared to help you get quickly acquainted with your new
Chrysler and to provide a convenient reference source for common questions. However, it is not a substitute for your Owner’s Manual. For complete operational instructions, maintenance procedures and important safety messages, please
consult your Owner’s Manual, Navigation /
Media Center Manuals, Multimedia
User Manual and other Warning Labels in your vehicle. Not all features shown in this guide may apply to your vehicle. For additional information on accessories
to help personalize your vehicle, visit mopar.com or your local Chrysler dealer.
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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

IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO
Uconnect Touch™ 8.4 & 8.4N
• Models 8.4 and 8.4N have an 8.4” touchscreen.
• Model 8.4N has all Model 8.4 features, plus Garmin® Navigation and Sirius Travel
Link (1-year trial subscription included).
• Model 8.4N is identified by the unique Nav button on the main screen menu bar,
located at the bottom of the screen, and
the presence of Travel Link within the
More menu.
Uconnect Touch™ 8.4 & 8.4N AT A GLANCE
Displaying the Time
• If the time is not currently displayed on the radio or player main page, touch the Moresoft-key and then touch the Settings soft-key. In the Settings list, touch the Clock soft-key
then touch the check box next to Show Time in Status Bar.
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GARMIN® NAVIGATION (8.4N ONLY)
• Uconnect Touch 8.4N integrates Garmin’s consumer-friendly navigation into your vehicle.Garmin Navigation includes Lane Assist and Junction View, Speed Limit information, and
a database with over 6 million points of interest.
• Touch the NAV soft-key in the menu bar to access the Navigation system.
Main Navigation Menu
Acquiring Satellites
• The GPS Satellite strength bars indicate the strength of your satellite reception.
• Acquiring satellite signals can take a few minutes. When at least one of the bars is green, your device has acquired satellite signals.
• You may experience delays in acquisition of satellite signals when in areas with an obstructed view to the sky, such as garages, tunnels, or large cities with tall buildings.
Finding Points of Interest
• From the main Navigation menu, touch Where To?, then touch Points of Interest.
• Select a Category and then a subcategory, if necessary.
• Select your destination and touch Go.
Finding a Place by Spelling the Name
• From the Main Navigation Menu, touch Where to?, then touch Points of Interest andthen touch Spell Name.
• Enter the name of your destination.
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• Touch Done.
• Select your destination and touch Go.
Entering a Destination Address
• From the main Navigation menu, touch Where To?, then touch Address.
• Follow the on-screen prompts to enter the address and touch Go.
Searching Near Another Location
• From the main Navigation menu, touch Where To?, then touch a destination and thentouch Near.
• Select an option from the available choices.
Setting or Changing Your Home Location
• Touch the NAV soft-key in the menu bar to access the Navigation system and the Main Navigation menu.
• Touch Where To?, then touch Go Home.
• You may enter your address directly, use your current location as your home address, or choose from recently found locations.
• To edit your Home location (or other saved locations), touch Where To? from the Main Navigation menu, then touch Favorites, and touch the location you want to edit. After
selecting a location to edit, touch Press for More, then Edit.
Go Home
• A Home location must be saved in the system. From the Main Navigation menu, touchWhere To?, then touch Go Home.
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Following Your Route
• Your route is marked with a magenta line on the map. If you depart from the originalroute, your route is recalculated. A speed limit icon could appear as you travel on major
roadways.
• Lane Assist helps you decide which lane to be in at upcoming junctions.
• Junction View gives you an expanded view as junctions approach.
Adding a Stop
• To add a stop you must be navigating a route.
• Touch the back arrow to return to the Main Navigation menu.
• Touch Where To?, then search for the extra stop. Then select the stop to add from the search results.
• Touch Go, then touch Add to Current Route.
Taking a Detour
• To take a detour you must be navigating a route.
• Touch Detour.
NOTE:If the route you are currently taking is the only reasonable option, the device might
not calculate a detour.
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Common Voice Commands (Examples)
Switch Modes“FM”
“Satellite” “AM”
“Change Source to my iPod”
“Change Source to SD Card”
Radio (FM, AM) “95.5”
“95.5 FM”
“Go to preset 5”
Player “Play Album 'Greatest Hits”
“Play Artist 'Scott Joplin” “Play Genre 'Rock” “Play Song 'Maple Leaf
Rag”
Sirius XM™ Satellite
Radio “39”
“Foxxhole”
Sirius Travel Link “Show fuel prices”
“Show movie listings”
“Show current weather”
“Show extended weather”
“Show Travel Link favorites”
“Show NFL headlines”
“Show NBA rankings”
“Show NFL schedules”
“Show NBA scores”
NOTE:
• You must have that particular mode selected for the command to be recognized. For example, if you are in Sirius XM™ Satellite Radio mode you can say “39”, but if you are not in
Sirius XM mode, you would need to say “Tune to Satellite Channel 39.”
Common Navigation Voice Commands
• To access the navigation voice commands, press the Uconnect™ Voice Command
button while in any mode and say “Navigation.”
• Once in the Navigation feature, you can simply “Say What You See” on the touch-screen to give a navigation voice command.
• Locating an address can be given as a “one shot entry.” For example, after saying “Find Address” and the system is ready, you can say the entire address in one command, “1234
1st Street, Any Town, Michigan.” If you are searching for a particular address or Point Of
Interest, the available voice commands depend on what is displayed on the touch-screen.
• When the Voice Command system is ready to be given a command, the green indicator is visible in the right corner of the touch-screen.
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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.
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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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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
INDEX
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