TPMS CHRYSLER 300 2013 2.G User Guide
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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 71 for more information.)
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
• Dial toll-free 1-800-521-2779 for U.S. Residents or 1-800-363-4869 for Canadian Residents.
• Provide your name, vehicle identification number, license plate number, and your location,including the 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 you feel 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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• Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’sresponsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level
to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
• Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system 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.
NOTE:
Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) per 12° F (7° C) of air temperature change.
Keep this in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage, especially in the Winter. Example:
If garage temperature is 68°F (20°C) and the outside temperature is 32°F (0°C), then the cold
tire inflation pressure should be increased by 3 psi (21 kPa), which equals 1 psi (7 kPa) for every
12°F (7°C) for this outside temperature condition.
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. If the 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 dealer for service if your vehicle overheats.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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Instrument ClusterIndicators ................7
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights .....6
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ....25
Introduction .................2
Jacking Instructions ............78
Jack Location ...............76
Jack Operation ..............78
Jump Starting ...............88
KeyFob...................8
Keyless Enter-N-Go ............9
Lock/Unlock ............9,10
Starting/Stopping ...........11
Lane Change Assist ............25
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether forCHildren)........... .14, 15
Lights Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) . . .71
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description) ..............6
Maintenance Record .........107, 109
Maintenance Schedule ........103,108
MemorySeat................17
Mirrors Heated ................35
MOPAR® Accessories ...........118
New Vehicle Break-In Period ........24
Oil Change Indicator ...........74
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ........74
Oil, Engine Capacity ...............100
Outlet Power .................64
Overheating, Engine ............75
Pedals, Adjustable .............22
Placard, Tire and Loading Information . . .114 Power
Glass Sunroof .............36
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet). . .64
Seats ..................17
Steering .............. .100
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column . . .23
Preparation for Jacking ..........78
Programmable Electronic Features . . .60, 68
Radio ...................42
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ........25
RearCrossPath..............35
Rear Heated Seats .............20
Rear Seat, Folding .............19
Recreational Towing ............65
Remote Starting System ..........9
Replacement Bulbs ............115
Reporting Safety Defects .........117
Schedule, Maintenance ..........103
Seat Belts .................13
Seats ....................17
Adjustment ..............18
Heated ................20
Lumbar Support ............17
Power .................17
Setting the Clock .............45
Shift Lever Override ............90
Signals, Turn ................25
SmartBeams ................26
SpareTire.................76
Spark Plugs ............... .100
Speed Control Accel/Decel ..............27
Mode Setting (ACC Only) ......28
Resume ................28
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ......27
Starting Remote.................9
Steering Tilt Column ..............23
SunRoof..................36
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag. . .13
INDEX
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
GETTING STARTED
• How do I install my LATCH Equipped Child Seat? pg. 15
• How do I program my Front Seat Memory? pg. 17
ELECTRONICS
• How do I know which radio I have? pg. 42
• How do I select the AUX music source? pg. 46
• How do I set the clock on my radio? pg. 40
• How do I use the Navigation feature? pg. 46
• How do I pair my cell phone via Bluetooth® with the Uconnect® Hands-Free Voice ActivationSystem? pg. 52
• How do I hear the audio from my iPod® through the USB port using the radio? pg. 46
• How do I configure my Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®)? pg. 61
UTILITY
• How do I know how much I can tow with my Chrysler 300? pg. 65
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
• What do I do if my TPMS warning light is blinking? pg. 71
• How do I change a flat tire? pg. 76
• How do I Jump-Start my vehicle? pg. 88
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
• Where is my Fuse Block located? pg. 110
• What type of oil do I use? pg. 100
• How often should I change my engine’s oil? pg. 103
• What should my tire pressure be set at? pg. 114
FAQ(HowTo?)
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