lights CHRYSLER 300 2015 2.G Owner's Manual

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Dial toll-free 1-800-521-2779 for U.S. Residents or 1-800-363-4869 for Canadian Residents.
•Provideyourname,vehicleidentificationnumber,licenseplatenumber,andyourlocation,
including the telephone number from which you are calling.
• Briefly describe the nature of the problem and answer a few simple questions.
•Youwillbegiventhenameoftheserviceproviderandanestimatedtimeofarrival.Ifyoufeel
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
–ElectronicStabilityControl(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 cycles,andthevehiclehasbeendrivenseveralmiles
(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.
–TirePressureMonitoringSystem(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.
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICATOR LIGHTS
–TurnSignalIndicator
The arrows will flash with the exterior turn signals when the turn signal lever is operated. A tone
will chime, and a DID message will appear if either turn signal is left on for more than 1 mile
(1.6 km).
NOTE:
If either indicator flashes at a rapid rate, check for a defective outside light bulb.
–HighBeamIndicator
Indicates that headlights are on high beam.
–FrontFogLightIndicator
This indicator will illuminate when the front fog lights are on.
–VehicleSecurityLight
This light will flash rapidly for approximately 15 seconds when the vehicle security alarm is arming.
The light will flash at a slower speed continuously after the alarm is set. The security light will also
come on for about three seconds when the ignition is first turned on.
Electronic Speed Control Set
Indicates that the Electronic Speed Control has been set.
-AdaptiveCruiseControl(ACC)ONIndicator
•Ifyourvehicleisequippedwithadaptivecruisecontrol,thecontrolsoperateexactlythesame
as the normal (fixed speed) 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.
•Ifthesensordoesnotdetectavehicleaheadofyou,ACCwillmaintainafixedsetspeed.
•Referto“SpeedControl”in“OperatingYourVehicle”forfurtherinformationonAdaptive
Cruise Control (ACC) ON operation and proper use.
NOTE:
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) increases the driving convenience provided by cruise control
while traveling on highways and major roadways. However, it is not a safety system and not
designed to prevent collisions.
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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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AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY MOPAR®
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.
The following highlights just some of the many Authentic Chrysler Accessories by Mopar®
featuring a fit, finish, and functionality specifically for your Chrysler 300.
EXTERIOR:
•MoldedSplashGuards •VehicleCover•CustomWheels
INTERIOR:
• Premium Carpet Floor Mats • Bright Pedal Kit• Premium Carpet Cargo Mat
• Slush Mats• Katzkin Leather Seats
ELECTRONICS:
•RearParkAssist•Mopar®Web(WiFi)
• Electronic Vehicle TrackingSystem (EVTS)• Remote Start
PERFORMANCE:
• Cold Air Intake• Strut Tower Brace
• Anti-Sway Bars• Performance Suspension
For the full line of Authentic Chrysler Accessories by Mopar®, visit your local dealership or online
at mopar.com for U.S. residents and mopar.ca for Canadian residents.
NOTE:
All parts are subject to availability.
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Access
Uconnect...............55
Access, Uconnect.............55
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise
Control)................37
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) . . .152
Adding Washer Fluid...........152
Adjustable Pedals.............29Air BagAdvanced Front Air Bag........15Advance Front Air Bag.........15Air Bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Air Bag Warning Light.........15Driver Knee Air Bag . . . . . . . . . .17Front Air Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Passenger Knee Air Bag........17Rollover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Side Impacts..............15Air Bag Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..129Air Bag, Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air CleanerFilter).................152Air Conditioner Maintenance.......152Air Conditioning............46, 47Air Conditioning Refrigerant.......152Air Conditioning System.........152AlarmVehicle Security Alarm.........14Alarm (Security Alarm)........14, 130Antifreeze (Engine Coolant).....150, 152Disposal................152Anti-Lock Warning Light.........129APPUconnect Access............57Appearance Care.............152Arming System (Security Alarm)......14Assistance Towing.............126Automatic Headlights...........33Automatic High Beams..........34Automatic Oil Change Indicator.....131Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . .46Automatic Transmission..........43Adding Fluid.............151Fluid Type..............151Axle Fluid.................151Axle Lubrication..............151
Back-Up Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Battery..................152
Blind Spot Monitoring...........48
Body Mechanism Lubrication.......152
Brake Fluid................151
Brakes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..152
BrakeSystem...............152
Fluid Check..............151
Master Cylinder...........152Warning Light............128Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle. .31Bulb Replacement............166Bulbs, Light................166
Calibration, Compass...........119Capacities, Fluid.............150Caps, FillerOil (Engine).............152Car Washes................152Changing A Flat Tire...........132Charging System Light..........129Child Restraint...............18Child RestraintsCar Seat................18Child Restraints............18Child Tether Anchorage Locations . . .21Lower Anchors And Tethers ForChildren................18CleaningWheels................152Windshield Wiper Blades.......152Climate Control..............46Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..118Cluster Warning/Indicator LightsAnti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light.....129Brake Warning Light..........128Charging System Light........129Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Indica-tor Light...............129Engine Temperature Warning Light . .127Front Fog Light Indicator.......130High Beam Indicator.........130Oil Pressure Warning Light......129Ti re Pre s s u re M o n i t o r i n g S y s t e m ( T P M S )Light.................126Turn Signal Indicator.........130Vehicle Security Light.........130Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..152Clutch Fluid................152
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Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . ..162
Compass Calibration...........119
Cooling System..............152
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).....152
Coolant Capacity...........150
Coolant Level.............152
Disposal Of Used Coolant......152
Drain, Flush, And Refill........152
Inspection..............152Points To Remember.........152Pressure Cap.............152Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) . .150,152Corrosion Protection...........152Cruise Control (Speed Control)......35Cruise Light................35CupholdersHeated/Cooled (Beverage Holder) . .28Customer Assistance...........167Customer Programmable Features. . . .120
Defects, Reporting............168Dimmer Control..............34Dimmer Switch, Headlight.........34Disabled Vehicle Towing.......126, 142Disarming, Security System........14DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant).....152Door Locks.................8
E-85 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..151Electronic Power Distribution Center(Fuses)................157ElectronicsYo u r Ve h i c l e ' s S o u n d S y s t e m.....52
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control). .35Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . . .126Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFFIndicator..............129, 131Electronic Throttle Control WarningLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..129Electronic Vehicle Information Center(EVIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..119Emergency, In Case OfJacking................132Overheating.............132To w i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . ..126, 142Emergency Key...............9
Engine
Air Cleaner..............152
Break-In Recommendations......31
Checking Oil Level..........152
Compartment..........146, 148
Coolant (Antifreeze).........150
Cooling................152
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..150, 152
Oil Change Interval..........131Oil Filler Cap.............152Oil Selection...........150, 152Overheating.............132Starting................12Stopping................12Temperature Warning Light......127Ethanol..................151Exhaust System..............152
FAQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..170FiltersAir Cleaner..............152Engine Oil............150, 152Engine Oil Disposal..........152FlashersTurn Signal..............130Flat Tire Changing............132Flexible Fuel Vehicles...........151Fluid, Brake................151Fluid Capacities..............150Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts . . .150Fog Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..33, 130Folding Rear Seat.............27Forward Collision Warning.........40Freeing A Stuck Vehicle..........143Frequently Asked Questions.......170FuelEthanol................151Filler Door Emergency Release. . . .164Filler Door (Gas Cap)........164Octane Rating............150Specifications.............150Ta n k C a p a c i t y............150Fuel, Flexible...............151Fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..157Fuses...................157
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . . .121General Maintenance...........152
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Glass Cleaning..............152
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect)......109HeadlightsAutomatic...............33Cleaning...............152Dimmer Switch............34High Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33Head Restraints..............22Head Rests.................22Heated Mirrors..............48Heated Seats................27High Beam Indicator...........130High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer)Switch.................33HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) . . . .121Hood Release...............145
Identifying Your Radio...........54Instrument Cluster Indicator Lights . . . .130Instrument Panel Cover..........152Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning......152Interior And Instrument Lights.......5Interior Appearance Care.........152Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)....32Introduction.................2In Vehicle FeaturesUconnect Access............61iPod/USB/MP3 ControlBluetooth Streaming Audio......109
Jacking Instructions............135Jack Location...............132Jack Operation..............135Jump Starting...............139
Key Fob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Lock The Doors.............8Unlock The Doors............8Keyless Enter-N-Go............10Lock The Vehicle’s Doors........8Lock/Unlock............10, 11Starting/Stopping...........12
Lane Change Assist............32LaneSense.................42Lap/Shoulder Belts.............14
LATCH (Lower Anchors And Tether For
CHildren)................19
Light Bulbs................166
Lights
Fog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..130
High Beam Indicator.........130
SecurityAlarm............130
Service................166Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) . .126LocksDoor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Lubrication, Body.............152
Maintenance Free Battery.........152Maintenance, General...........152Maintenance Procedures.........152Maintenance Record...........156Maintenance Schedule..........152Malfunction Indicator Light (CheckEngine)................128ManualTilt/Telescoping Steering Column . . .30Master Cylinder (Brakes).........152Memory Seat...............25MirrorsHeated................48MOPAR Accessories...........169
Navigation..............79, 103New Vehicle Break-In Period........31
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)......150Oil Change Indicator...........131Oil Change Indicator, Reset........131Oil, Engine..............150, 152Capacity...............150Change Interval.........131, 152Checking...............152Disposal...............152Filter...............150, 152Filter Disposal............152Materials Added To..........152Recommendation........150, 152Viscosity.............150, 152Oil Filter, Selection............152Oil Pressure Light.............129OutletPower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..123
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