CHRYSLER 300 2013 2.G Owners Manual

Cargo Area — Vehicles Equipped with 60/40
Split-Folding Rear Seat
The 60/40 split-folding rear seat provides cargo-carrying
versatility. The seatbacks fold down easily by pulling
nylon tabs between the seatbacks and the bolsters. When
the seats are folded down, they provide a continuous,
nearly-flat extension of the load floor.
When the seatback is folded to the upright position, make
sure it is latched by strongly pulling on the top of the
seatback above the seat strap.
Rear Armrest Storage
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WARNING!
•Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into
position. If the seatback is not securely locked into
position, the seat will not provide the proper sta-
bility for child seats and/or passengers. An improp-
erly latched seat could cause serious injury.
• The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle (with the
rear seatbacks in the locked-up or folded down
position) should not be used as a play area by
children when the vehicle is in motion. They could
be seriously injured in a collision. Children should
be seated and using the proper restraint system.
• To help protect against personal injury, passengers
should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The rear
cargo space is intended for load carrying purposes
only, not for passengers, who should sit in seats
and use seat belts.
WARNING!
The weight and position of cargo and passengers can
change the vehicle center of gravity and vehicle
handling. To avoid loss of control resulting in per-
sonal injury, follow these guidelines for loading your
vehicle:
• Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor. Put
heavier objects as low and as far forward as pos-
sible.
• Place as much cargo as possible in front of the rear
axle. Too much weight or improperly placed weight
over or behind the rear axle can cause the rear of
the vehicle to sway.
• Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of
the seatback. This could impair visibility or be-
come a dangerous projectile in a sudden stop or
collision.
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CARGO AREA FEATURES
Trunk Mat — If Equipped
A trunk mat covers the bottom of the cargo area. The
trunk mat is used to protect the interior of the trunk from
mud, snow, and debris.
Grocery Bag Hooks
The rear cargo area is equipped with grocery bag hooks,
located on either side of the rear cargo area.
CAUTION!
Do not exceed the maximum weight limit 50 lbs
(22 kg) of the grocery bag hook. Damage may occur to
hook and mounting surface.
Grocery Bag Hooks
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Cargo Net (for versions/markets where provided)
The rear cargo area is equipped with a cargo net.
REAR WINDOW FEATURES
Rear Window Defroster
The rear window defroster button is located on
the climate control. Press this button to turn on the
rear window defroster and the heated outside mirrors (if
equipped). An indicator in the button will illuminate
when the rear window defroster is on. The rear window
defroster automatically turns off after approximately
10 minutes. For an additional five minutes of operation,
press the button a second time.
Rear Cargo Net
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CAUTION!
Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to
the heating elements:
•Use care when washing the inside of the rear
window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on
the interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth
and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to the
heating elements. Labels can be peeled off after
soaking with warm water.
• Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abrasive
window cleaners on the interior surface of the
window.
• Keep all objects a safe distance from the window.
Power Sunshade — If Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with a power sunshade
that will reduce the amount of sunlight that will shine
through the rear windshield.
The power sunshade can be operated using the
Uconnect® System.
Press the “Controls” soft-key and then press the “Sun-
shade” soft-key to raise the power sunscreen. Press the
“Sunshade” soft-key a second time to lower the sun-
shade.
If the sunshade is in the raised position and the vehicle is
placed in REVERSE, the sunshade will automatically
fully lower. When the transmission is shifted out of
REVERSE the sunshade will automatically return to the
fully raised position after approximately five seconds.
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NOTE:The rear sunshade control switch can be locked
out along with the rear passenger window controls from
the driver switch window lockout switch.
The power sunshade can also be operated by passengers
in the rears seats. The power sunshade switch is located
on the back of the center console between the heated seat
switches. Press the switch once to raise the sunshade.
Press the switch a second time to lower the sunshade.
Controls Soft-Key
Power Sunshade Soft-Key
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LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
The automatic load leveling system will provide a level-
riding vehicle under most passenger and cargo loading
conditions.
A hydraulic pump contained within the shock absorbers
raises the rear of the vehicle to the correct height. It takes
approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) of driving for the leveling
to complete depending on road surface conditions.
If the leveled vehicle is not moved for approximately
15 hours, the leveling system will bleed itself down. The
vehicle must be driven to reset the system.
Power Sunshade Switch
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ..........299
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .................300
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM .......301
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS .....302
 ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION
CENTER (EVIC) ...................... .312
▫ Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays ........................... .314
▫ EVIC White Telltales ...................315
▫ EVIC Amber Telltales ...................316 ▫
EVIC Red Telltales .....................317
▫ Oil Change Due ..................... .320
▫ Fuel Economy ....................... .321
▫ Cruise Control ....................... .323
▫ Vehicle Speed ....................... .323
▫ Trip Info .......................... .324
▫ TirePSI............................ .325
▫ Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features) . .325
▫ Messages # ......................... .326
▫ Turn Menu OFF ...................... .326
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Uconnect® SETTINGS ...................326
▫ Hard-Keys ......................... .326
▫ Soft-Keys .......................... .327
▫ Customer Programmable Features —
Uconnect® 8.4 Settings ..................327
 SETTING THE ANALOG CLOCK ...........342
 iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL ..............343
 HARMAN KARDON® Logic7® HIGH
PERFORMANCE MULTICHANNEL SURROUND
SOUND SYSTEM WITH DRIVER-SELECTABLE
SURROUND (DSS) — IF EQUIPPED .........343
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS ......344
▫ Radio Operation ..................... .345
▫ CD Player .......................... .345
 CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE ...........346
 RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES . .346
 CLIMATE CONTROLS ...................347
▫ General Overview .....................347
▫ Climate Control Functions ...............353
▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......354
▫ Operating Tips ...................... .356
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