radio controls CHRYSLER 300 2015 2.G User Guide

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM FCA US LLC . . . . . . . 2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT...............4INSTRUMENT CLUSTER...........6
GETTING STARTED
KEY FOB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8REMOTE START...............10KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™..........10VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM . .......14SEAT BELT SYSTEMS.............14SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)—AIRBAGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15CHILD RESTRAINTS.............18HEAD RESTRAINTS..............22FRONT SEATS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24REAR SEAT...................27HEATED SEATS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27HEATED AND COOLED CUPHOLDERS...28ADJUSTABLE PEDALS............29TILT/TELESCOPING STEERINGCOLUMN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
ENGINE BREAK-INRECOMMENDATIONS............31TURN SIGNAL/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH BEAMLEVER.....................32HEADLIGHT SWITCH............33ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL.....35ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) . . . 37LANESENSE..................42PA R K V I E W ® R E A R B AC K- U P C A M E R A . . 4 2EIGHT-SPEED AUTOMATICTRANSMISSION................43AUTOSTICK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS(ATC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46BLIND SPOT MONITORING........48POWER SUNROOF..............49WIND BUFFETING..............51
ELECTRONICS
YO U R V E H I C L E ' S S O U N D SYS T E M....52IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO........54Uconnect® ACCESS..............55Uconnect® 8.4A.................71Uconnect® 8.4AN...............94Uconnect® PHONE ..............109STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS...118SETTING THE ANALOG CLOCK.....118DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY (DID). . 119PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES.......120UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER(HomeLink®)..................121
POWER OUTLETS.............123
UTILITY
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUMTRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS).......124RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHINDMOTORHOME, ETC.)...........125
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE..........126INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNINGLIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICATORLIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS......132JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING.....132BATTERY LOCATION............139JUMP-STARTING..............139MANUAL PARK RELEASE..........141TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE.....142FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE.......143EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR).....144
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
OPENING THE HOOD . . .........145ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L.....146ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L.....148FLUID CAPACITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINEPA RTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 5 0MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES . . . . . . 152MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE . . .....152FUSES.....................157TIRE PRESSURES...............161SPARE TIRES — IF EQUIPPED . . . . . . . 162FUEL DOOR RELEASE ...........164WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE.....165REPLACEMENT BULBS...........166
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
FCA US LLC CUSTOMER CENTER . . . . 167FCA CANADA INC. CUSTOMERCENTER...................167PUBLICATIONS ORDERING........167ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARINGIMPAIRED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THEUNITED STATES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
MOPAR® ACCESSORIES
AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BYMOPAR® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS....170
INDEX................... 171
TA B L E O F CO N T E N TS

DRIVER COCKPIT
1. Door Handle
2. Headlight Switch pg. 33
3. Driver Information Display (DID) Controls pg. 119
4. Instrument Cluster pg. 6
5. Electronic Speed Control pg. 35
6. Engine Starting/Stopping pg. 12
7. Audio System (Touch-Screen Radio Shown) pg. 54
8. Analog Clock pg. 118
9. Switch Bank And Audio Controls
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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Uconnect® 8.4A
Uconnect® 8.4A — If Equipped
At A Glance
Displaying The Time
•Ifthetimeisnotcurrentlydisplayedontheradioorplayermainpage,pressthe“Controls”button on the touchscreen or the “Apps” button on the touchscreen, then the “Settings”button on the touchscreen. In the Settings list, press the “Clock” button on the touchscreen.
Setting The Time
Model 8.4AN synchronizes time automatically via GPS, so it should not require any timeadjustment. If you do need to set the time manually, follow the instructions below for Model 8.4A.
1. Turn the unit on, then press the “Time Display” at the top of the screen. Press “Yes.”
NOTE:
If the time is not displayed at the top of the screen, press the “Controls” or the “Apps” button on
the touchscreen, then the “Settings” button on the touchscreen. In the Settings screen, press the
“Clock” button on the touchscreen.
Uconnect® 8.4A
1 — Status Bar2 — Menu Bar3 — Uconnect® Apps Button4 — Uconnect® Phone Button
5 — Climate Button6 — Controls Button7 — Media Button8 — Radio Button
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Direct Tune
• Tune directly to a SXM channel by pressing the “Tune” button on the touchscreen, and
entering the desired station number.
Jump
Jump automatically tells you when Traffic & Weather for a favorite city is available, and gives you
the option to switch to that channel.
• Press “Jump” to activate the feature. After listening to Traffic and Weather, press “Jump” again
to return to the previous channel.
Fav
Activates the favorites menu. You can add up to 50 favorite artists or songs.
•JustpressAddFavArtistorAddFavSongwhilethesongisplaying.Youwillthenbealerted
any time one of these songs, or works by these artists, is playing on other SiriusXM channels.
SiriusXM Parental Controls
Yo u c a n s k i p o r h i d e c e r t a i n c h a n n e l s f r o m v i e w i f y o u d o n o t w a n t a c c e s s t o t h e m .
• Press the “Apps” button on the touchscreen, then the “Settings” button on the touchscreen.
Next press the “Sirius Setup” button on the touchscreen, and select “Channel Skip”. Press the
box next to the channel you want skipped. They will not show up in normal usage.
SiriusXM also offers the option to permanently block selected channels. Call (1-888-601-6297 for
U.S. customers, 1-877-438-9677 for Canadian customers) and request the Family-Friendly Pack-
age.
Browse
Lets you browse the SiriusXM channel listing or Genre listing. Favorites, Game Zone, Weather
and Jump settings also provide a way to browse the SiriusXM channel list.
BrowseSub-MenuSub-Menu Description
AllShows the channel listing.
Genre Provides a list of all genres, and lets you jump to a channel within the selected genre.
Presets Lets you scroll the list of Preset satellite channels. Press the channel, or press Enteron the Tune knob, to go to that channel. Press the trash can icon to delete a preset.Yo u r p r e s e t s a r e a l s o s h o w n a t t h e t o p o f t h e m a i n S a t e l l i t e R a d i o s c r e e n .
Favorites Lets you manage artists and songs in the Favorites list and configure Alert Settingsto let you know when favorite songs or artists are playing on other channels. Also,view a list of channels airing any of your Favorites.
Game Zone Provides alerts when your favorite sports teams are starting a game which is beingaired on other SiriusXM channels, or when their game score is announced. You canselect and manage your Teams list here, and configure alerts.
Jump Lets you select your favorite cities for Traffic & Weather information, which is usedby the Jump feature on the main satellite radio screen.
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Replay
Lets you replay up to 44 minutes of the content of the current SiriusXM channel.
ReplayOptionOption Description
Play/Pause Press to Pause content playback. Press Pause/Play again to resume playback.
Rewind/RW Rewinds the channel content in steps of five seconds. Press and hold to rewindcontinuously, then release to begin playing content at that point.
FastForward/FWForwards the content, and works similarly to Rewind/RW. However, FastForward/FW can only be used when content has been previously rewound.
Replay Time Displays the amount of time in the upper center of the screen by which your contentlags the Live channel.
Live Resumes playback of Live content at any time while replaying rewound content.
SiriusXM services require subscriptions, sold separately after the 12-month trial included with the
new vehicle purchase.If you decide to continue your service at the end of your trial subscrip-
tion, the plan you choose will automatically renew and bill at then-current rates until you call
SiriusXM at 1-866-635-2349 for U.S. residents and 1-888-539-7474 for Canadian residents
to cancel. See SiriusXM Customer Agreement for complete terms at www.siriusxm.com for
U.S. residents and www.siriusxm.ca for Canadian residents.All fees and programming subject
to change. Our satellite service is available only to those at least 18 and older in the 48 contiguous
USA and D.C. Our Sirius satellite service is also available in PR (with coverage limitations). Our
Internet radio service is available throughout our satellite service area and in AK and HI. © 2015
Sirius XM Radio Inc. Sirius, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM
Radio Inc.
MEDIA HUB — PLAYING iPod®/USB/MP3 DEVICES
There are many ways to play music from iPod®/MP3 players or USB devices through your
vehicle's sound system. Press your “Media” button on the touchscreen to begin.
USB Port
•ConnectyouriPod®orcompatibledevice
using a USB cable into the USB Port. USB
Memory sticks with audio files can also be
used. Audio from the device can be played
on the vehicle's sound system while provid-
ing metadata (artist, track title, album, etc.)
information on the radio display.
•Whenconnected,theiPod®/compatible
USB device can be controlled using the ra-
dio or Steering Wheel Audio Controls to
play, skip to the next or previous track,
browse, and list the contents.
Uconnect® Media Hub
1 — SD Card Slot2 — USB Port3—AUXPort
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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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Uconnect® 8.4AN
Uconnect® 8.4AN — If Equipped
At A Glance
Displaying The Time
If the time is not currently displayed on the radio or player main page:
1. Press the “Controls” button on the touchscreen or the “Apps” button on the touchscreen, then
the “Settings” button on the touchscreen.
2. In the Settings list, press the “Clock” button on the touchscreen.
Uconnect® 8.4AN
1 — Status Bar2—ViewSmallNavigationMap3 — HD Radio Available4 — Uconnect® Apps Button5 — Uconnect® Phone Button
6 — Uconnect® Navigation Button7 — Climate Button8 — Controls Button9 — Media Button10 — Radio Button
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Setting The Time
Model 8.4AN synchronizes time automatically via GPS, so it should not require any time
adjustment. If you do need to set the time manually, follow the instructions below for Model 8.4A.
1. Turn the unit on, then press the “Time Display” at the top of the screen. Press “Yes.”
NOTE:
If the time is not displayed at the top of the screen, press the “Controls” or the “Apps” button on
the touchscreen, then the “Settings” button on the touchscreen. In the Settings screen, press the
“Clock” button on the touchscreen.
2. Press “+” or “–” next to Set Time Hours and Set Time Minutes to adjust the time.
3. If these features are not available, uncheck the Sync with GPS box.
4. Press “X” to save your settings and exit out of the Clock Setting screen.
Audio Settings
To adjust the Audio settings:
1. Press the “Media” or “Radio” button on the touchscreen.
2. Press the “Audio” button on the touchscreen to activate the Audio settings screen to adjust
Balance/Fade, Equalizer and Speed Adjusted Volume.
3. You can return to the Radio screen by pressing the “X” located at the top right.
Balance/Fade
To adjust the Balance/Fade settings:
1. Press the “Media” or “Radio” button on the touchscreen.
2. Press the “Audio” button on the touchscreen to activate the Audio settings screen to adjust
Balance/Fade, Equalizer and Speed Adjusted Volume.
3. Press the “Balance/Fade” button on the touchscreen to Balance audio between the front
speakers or fade the audio between the rear and front speakers.
4. Pressing the “Front,” “Rear,” “Left” or “Right” button on the touchscreens or press and drag the
Speaker Icon to adjust the Balance/Fade.
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Jump
Jump automatically tells you when Traffic & Weather for a favorite city is available, and gives you
the option to switch to that channel.
• Press “Jump” to activate the feature. After listening to Traffic and Weather, press “Jump” again
to return to the previous channel.
Fav
Activates the favorites menu. You can add up to 50 favorite artists or songs.
•JustpressAddFavArtistorAddFavSongwhilethesongisplaying.Youwillthenbealerted
any time one of these songs, or works by these artists, is playing on other SiriusXM channels.
SiriusXM Parental Controls
Yo u c a n s k i p o r h i d e c e r t a i n c h a n n e l s f r o m v i e w i f y o u d o n o t w a n t a c c e s s t o t h e m .
• Press the “Apps” button on the touchscreen, then the “Settings” button on the touchscreen.
Next press the “Sirius Setup” button on the touchscreen, and select “Channel Skip”. Press the
box next to the channel you want skipped. They will not show up in normal usage.
SiriusXM also offers the option to permanently block selected channels. Call (1-888-601-6297 for
U.S. customers, 1-877-438-9677 for Canadian customers) and request the Family-Friendly Pack-
age.
Browse
Lets you browse the SiriusXM channel listing or Genre listing. Favorites, Game Zone, Weather
and Jump settings also provide a way to browse the SiriusXM channel list.
BrowseSub-MenuSub-Menu Description
AllShows the channel listing.
Genre Provides a list of all genres, and lets you jump to a channel within the selected genre.
Presets Lets you scroll the list of Preset satellite channels. Press the channel, or press Enteron the Tune knob, to go to that channel. Press the trash can icon to delete a preset.Yo u r p r e s e t s a r e a l s o s h o w n a t t h e t o p o f t h e m a i n S a t e l l i t e R a d i o s c r e e n .
Favorites Lets you manage artists and songs in the Favorites list and configure Alert Settingsto let you know when favorite songs or artists are playing on other channels. Also,view a list of channels airing any of your Favorites.
Game Zone Provides alerts when your favorite sports teams are starting a game which is beingaired on other SiriusXM channels, or when their game score is announced. You canselect and manage your Teams list here, and configure alerts.
Jump Lets you select your favorite cities for Traffic & Weather information, which is usedby the Jump feature on the main satellite radio screen.
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USB Port
Connect your iPod® or compatible device using a USB cable into the USB Port. USB Memory
sticks with audio files can also be used. Audio from the device can be played on the vehicle's
sound system while providing metadata (artist, track title, album, etc.) information on the radio
display.
When connected, the iPod®/compatible USB device can be controlled using the radio or
Steering Wheel Audio Controls to play, skip to the next or previous track, browse, and list the
contents.
The iPod® battery charges when plugged into the USB port (if supported by the specific 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 1000 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 rear USB “Charge Only” ports will re-
charge battery operated USB devices when
connected.
Rear USB Charging Ports
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