ECO mode CHRYSLER 300 2015 2.G Owner's Manual

Pinch Protection Feature
This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of the sunroof during Express Close
operation. If an obstruction in the path of the sunroof is detected, the sunroof will automatically
retract. Remove the obstruction if this occurs. Next, push the switch forward and release to
Express Close.
NOTE:
If three consecutive sunroof close attempts result in P inch Protect reversals, the fourth close
attempt will be a Manual Close movement with Pinch Protect disabled.
WARNING!
•Donotletchildrenplaywiththesunroof.Neverleavechildrenunattendedinavehicle,or
with access to an unlocked vehicle. Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, and do
not leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™ in the ACC or
ON/RUN mode. Occupants, particularly unattended children, can become entrapped by
the power sunroof while operating the power sunroof switch. Such entrapment may result
in serious injury or death.
• In a collision, there is a greater risk of being thrown from a vehicle with an open sunroof.
Yo u c o u l d a l s o b e s e v e r e l y i n j u r e d o r k i l l e d . A l w a y s f a s t e n y o u r s e a t b e l t p r o p e r l y a n d m a k e
sure all passengers are properly secured.
•Donotallowsmallchildrentooperatethesunroof.Neverallowyourfingers,otherbody
parts, or any object to project through the sunroof opening. Injury may result.
WIND BUFFETING
Wind buffeting can be described as a helicopter-type percussion sound. If buffeting occurs with
the rear windows open, adjust the front and rear windows together.
If buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening, or adjust any window. This
will minimize buffeting.
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Selecting Radio Stations
•Pressthedesiredradioband(AM,FMorSXM)buttononthetouchscreen.
Seek Up/Seek Down
• Press the “Seek arrow” up or down button on the touchscreen for less than two seconds to seek
through radio stations.
•Pressandholdeither“arrow”buttononthetouchscreenformorethantwosecondstobypass
stations without stopping. The radio will stop at the next listenable station once the “arrow”
button on the touchscreen is released.
Direct Tune
• Tune directly to a radio station by pressing the “Tune” button on the screen, and entering the
desired station number.
Store Radio Presets Manually
Yo u r r a d i o c a n s t o r e 3 6 t o t a l p r e s e t s t a t i o n s , 1 2 p r e s e t s p e r b a n d ( A M , F M a n d S X M ) . T h e y a r e
shown at the top of your radio screen. To see the 12 preset stations per band, press the “arrow”
button on the touchscreen at the top right of the screen to toggle between the two sets of six
presets.
To store a radio preset manually, follow the steps below:
1. Tune to the desired station.
2. Press and hold the desired numbered button on the touchscreen for more than two seconds
or until you hear a confirmation beep.
SiriusXM Premier Over 160 Channels
Get every channel available on your satellite radio, and enjoy all you want, all in one place. Hear
commercial-free music plus sports, news, talk and entertainment. Get all the premium program-
ming, including Howard Stern, every NFL game, Oprah Radio®, every MLB® and NHL® game,
every NASCAR® race and more. And get 20+ Xtra channels, including SiriusXM Latino, a
selection of channels dedicated to Spanish language programming.
•ToaccessSiriusXMSatelliteRadio,pressthe“SXM”buttononthetouchscreenonthemain
Radio screen.
The following describes features that are available when in SiriusXM Satellite Radio mode.
Seek Up/Seek Down
• Press the “Seek arrow” button on the touchscreen for less than two seconds to seek through
channels in SXM mode.
• Press and hold either “Seek arrow” button on the touchscreen for more than two seconds to
bypass channels without stopping. The radio will stop at the next listenable channel once the
arrow button on the touchscreen is released.
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•TheiPod®batterychargeswhenpluggedintotheUSBport(ifsupportedbythespecific
device).
• To route the USB/iPod® cable out of the center console, use the access cut out.
NOTE:
•WhenconnectingyouriPod®deviceforthefirsttime,thesystemmaytakeseveralminutesto
read your music, depending on the number of files. For example, the system will take
approximately five minutes for every 1,000 songs loaded on the device. Also during the
reading process, the Shuffle and Browse functions will be disabled. This process is needed to
ensure the full use of your iPod® features and only happens the first time it is connected. After
the first time, the reading process of your iPod® will take considerably less time unless changes
are made or new songs are added to the playlist.
• The USB port supports certain Mini, Classic, Nano, Touch, and iPhone® devices. The USB
port also supports playing music from compatible external USB Mass Storage Class memory
devices. Some iPod® software versions may not fully support the USB port features. Please visit
Apple’s website for iPod® software updates.
Rear USB Charging Ports
The USB “Charge Only” ports will recharge
battery operated USB devices when con-
nected.
Audio Jack (AUX)
• The AUX allows a portable device, such as
an MP3 player or an iPod®, to be plugged
into the radio and utilize the vehicle’s sound
system, using a 3.5 mm audio cable, to am-
plify the source and play through the vehicle
speakers.
• Pressing the “AUX” button on the touch-
screen will change the mode to auxiliary de-
vice if the audio jack is connected, allowing the music from your portable device to be heard
through the vehicle's speakers. In order to activate the AUX, plug in the audio jack.
•Thefunctionsoftheportabledevicearecontrolledusingthedevicebuttons.Thevolumemay
be controlled using the radio or portable device.
• To route the audio cable out of the center console, use the access cut out in the front of the
console.
SD Card
• Play songs stored on an SD card inserted into the SD card slot.
•SongplaybackcanbecontrolledusingtheradioorSteeringWheelAudioControlstoplay,
skip to the next or previous track, browse, and list the contents.
Rear USB Charging Ports
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Direct Tune
• Tune directly to a radio station by pressing the “Tune” button on the screen, and entering the
desired station number.
Store Radio Presets Manually
Yo u r r a d i o c a n s t o r e 3 6 t o t a l p r e s e t s t a t i o n s , 1 2 p r e s e t s p e r b a n d ( A M , F M a n d S X M ) . T h e y a r e
shown at the top of your radio screen. To see the 12 preset stations per band, press the “arrow”
button on the touchscreen at the top right of the screen to toggle between the two sets of six
presets.
To store a radio preset manually, follow the steps below:
1. Tune to the desired station.
2. Press and hold the desired numbered button on the touchscreen for more than two seconds
or until you hear a confirmation beep.
HD Radio
HD Radio technology (available on Uconnect® 8.4AN) allows broadcasters to transmit a
high-quality digital signal.
With an HD radio receiver, the listener is provided with a clear sound that enhances the listening
experience. HD radio can also transmit data such as song title or artist.
SiriusXM Premier Over 160 Channels
Get every channel available on your satellite radio, and enjoy all you want, all in one place. Hear
commercial-free music plus sports, news, talk and entertainment. Get all the premium program-
ming, including Howard Stern, every NFL game, Oprah Radio®, every MLB® and NHL® game,
every NASCAR® race and more. And get 20+ Xtra channels, including SiriusXM Latino, a
selection of channels dedicated to Spanish language programming.
•ToaccessSiriusXMSatelliteRadio,pressthe“SXM”buttononthetouchscreenonthemain
Radio screen.
The following describes features that are available when in SiriusXM Satellite Radio mode.
Seek Up/Seek Down
• Press the “Seek arrow” button on the touchscreen for less than two seconds to seek through
channels in SXM mode.
• Press and hold either “Seek arrow” button on the touchscreen for more than two seconds to
bypass channels without stopping. The radio will stop at the next listenable channel once the
arrow button on the touchscreen is released.
Direct Tune
• Tune directly to a SXM channel by pressing the “Tune” button on the touchscreen, and
entering the desired station number.
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Audio Jack (AUX)
The AUX allows a portable device, such as an MP3 player or an iPod®, to be plugged into the radio
and utilize the vehicle’s sound system, using a 3.5 mm stereo audio cable, to amplify the source and
play through the vehicle speakers.
• Pressing the “AUX” button on the touchscreen will change the mode to auxiliary device if the
audio jack is connected, allowing the music from your portable device to be heard through the
vehicle's speakers. In order to activate the AUX, plug in the audio jack.
•Thefunctionsoftheportabledevicearecontrolledusingthedevicebuttons.Thevolumemay
be controlled using the radio or portable device.
• To route the audio cable out of the center console, use the access cut out in the front of the
console.
SD Card
• Play songs stored on an SD card inserted into the SD card slot.
•SongplaybackcanbecontrolledusingtheradioorSteeringWheelAudioControlstoplay,
skip to the next or previous track, browse, and list the contents.
Bluetooth® Streaming Audio
If using a Bluetooth® - equipped device, you may also be able to stream music to your vehicle's
sound system. Your connected device must be Bluetooth-compatible, and paired with your
system (see Uconnect® Phone for pairing instructions).
•YoucanaccessthemusicfromyourconnectedBluetooth®devicebypressingthe
“Bluetooth®”button on the touchscreen while in Media mode.
Uconnect® 8.4A& 8.4AN
Media Hub (USB,AUX Ports)Media Hub (SD,USB, AUX Ports)Remote USB Port(Fully Functional)
Remote USBPorts (Charging Only)
-S-S
S = Standard Equipment
O = Optional Equipment
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–ElectronicStabilityControl(ESC)OFFIndicatorLight
This light indicates the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) is off.
–DoorAjarIndicator
This indicator will illuminate when a door(s) is left ajar and not fully closed.
–SportShifting
This light will illuminate whenSPORT MODEis selected. Sport Mode will provide improved
throttle response and modified shifting for an enhanced driving experience as well as the greatest
amount of steering feel. (SPORT MODEwill enable AWD (if equipped) in the AWD Sport
mode providing an enhanced AWD driving performance).
Oil Change Due
Yo u r v e h i c l e i s e q u i p p e d w i t h a n e n g i n e o i l c h a n g e i n d i c a t o r s y s t e m . T h e “ O i l C h a n g e D u e ”
message will display for 5 seconds along with a single chime to indicate the next scheduled oil
change interval. The engine oil change indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the
engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon your personal driving style.
Resetting The Light After Servicing
Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go
1. Without pushing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE START/STOP button and cycle the
ignition to the ON/RUN position (do not start the engine).
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within 10 seconds.
3. Without pushing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE START/STOP button once to return the
ignition to the OFF/LOCK position.
Vehicles Not Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (do not start the engine).
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within 10 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position.
NOTE:
If the indicator message illuminates when you start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did
not reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure.
NOTE:
Resetting the oil life can also be done within the "Oil Life" menu under “Vehicle Info.”
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IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the
appropriate action:
•Onthehighways—slowdown.
• In city traffic — while stopped, shift the transmission to NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine
idle speed.
NOTE:
There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition:
•Ifyourairconditioner(A/C)ison,turnitoff.TheA/Csystemaddsheattotheenginecooling
system and turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
• You can also turn the temperature control to maximum heat, the mode control to floor and the
blower control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a supplement to the radiator and
aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads
HOT (H), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off
until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on HOT (H), and
you hear continuous chimes, turn the engine off immediately, and call for service.
WARNING!
Yo u o r o t h e r s c a n b e b a d l y b u r n e d b y h o t e n g i n e c o o l a n t ( a n t i f r e e z e ) o r s t e a m f r o m y o u r
radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until the
radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when the
radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage
The jack and spare tire are both stowed under an access cover in the trunk. Follow these steps to
access the jack and spare tire.
NOTE:
The spare tire must be removed in order to access the jack.
1. Open the trunk.
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To R e s e t T h e M a n u a l P a r k R e l e a s e :
1. Push the latch (at the base of the lever, on the rear side) rearward (away from the lever) to
unlatch the lever.
2. Rotate the Manual Park Release lever forward and down, to its original position, until the
locking tab snaps into place to secure the lever.
3. Pull up gently on the tether strap to confirm that the lever is locked in its stowed position.
4. Tuck the tether strap into the base of the console. Reinstall the console storage bin.
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a commercial towing
service.
Towing ConditionWheels OFF TheGroundRWD MODELS AWD MODELS
Flat TowNONE
If transmission is op-erable:• Transmission inNEUTRAL• 30 mph (48 km/h)maxspeed• 30 miles (48 km)maxdistance
NOT ALLOWED
Wheel Lift or DollyTo w
Front
NOT RECOM-MENDED (but, ifused, same limita-tions as above)
NOT ALLOWED
RearNOT RECOM-MENDED
NOT RECOM-MENDED, but, if used:• Ignition in ON/RUN position• Transmission
inNEUTRAL
(NOT in Park)
FlatbedALLBEST METHOD BEST METHOD
Refer to your Owner’s Manual on the DVD for further information.
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FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved using a rocking motion.
Tu r n t h e s t e e r i n g w h e e l r i g h t a n d l e f t t o c l e a r t h e a r e a a r o u n d t h e f r o n t w h e e l s . T h e n , s h i f t b a c k
and forth between REVERSE and DRIVE, while gently pushing the accelerator. Use the least
amount of accelerator pedal pressure that will maintain the rocking motion, without spinning the
wheels or racing the engine.
NOTE:
•ShiftsbetweenDRIVEandREVERSEcanonlybeachievedatwheelspeedsof5mph(8
km/h) or less. Whenever the transmission remains in NEUTRAL for more than 2 seconds, you
must push the brake pedal to engage DRIVE or REVERSE.
•Pushthe“ESCOff”switch,toplacetheElectronicStabilityControl(ESC)systemin“Partial
Off ” mode, before rocking the vehicle. Once the vehicle has been freed, push the “ESC Off ”
switch again to restore "ESC On" mode.
CAUTION!
•When“rocking”astuckvehiclebyshiftingbetweenREVERSEandDRIVE,donotspin
the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage may result.
•Revvingtheengineorspinningthewheelstoofastmayleadtotransmissionoverheating
and failure. It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h)
while in gear (no transmission shifting occurring).
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive wheel speeds may cause
tire damage or failure. A tire could explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehicle's
wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) when you are stuck. Do not let anyone near a spinning
wheel, no matter what the speed.
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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
For information on the maintenance procedures for your vehicle, please refer to “Maintenance
Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” in your Owner’s Manual or applicable supplement on
the DVD for further details.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Yo u r v e h i c l e i s e q u i p p e d w i t h a n a u t o m a t i c o i l c h a n g e i n d i c a t o r s y s t e m . T h e o i l c h a n g e i n d i c a t o r
system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indicator message will illuminate. This
means that service is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions such as frequent short-trips,
trailer tow, extremely hot or cold ambient temperatures, and E85 fuel usage will influence when
the “Change Oil” or “Oil Change Required” message is displayed. Severe Operating Conditions
can cause the change oil message to illuminate as early as 3,500 miles (5,600 km) since last reset.
Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
The “Oil Change Required” message will be displayed in the DID and a single chime will sound,
indicating that an oil change is necessary.
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the scheduled
oil change. If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than your authorized dealer,
the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under “Instrument Cluster Warning
Lights” in “What To Do In Emergencies” in this guide or “Driver Information Dispay (DID)” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in your Owners Manual on the DVD for further infor-
mation.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve
months, whichever comes first.
Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and off road
environment. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
•Checkengineoillevel
•Checkwindshieldwasherfluidlevel
• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before your next scheduled service.
•Checkthefluidlevelsofthecoolantreservoir,brakemastercylinder,andpowersteering(if
equipped) and fill as needed.
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
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