cruise control CHRYSLER 300 2016 2.G Owner's Manual

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Ready Light — If Equipped
White TelltaleLight What It Means
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Ready Light — If Equipped
This light will turn on when the vehicle equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) has
been turned on and in the READY state. Refer to “Electronic Speed Control” in “Under-
standing The Features Of Your Vehicle” for further information.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set Light — If Equipped
White Telltale
Light What It Means
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set Light — If Equipped
This light will turn on when the Adaptive Cruise Control is ON and the target vehicle is de-
tected. Refer to
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) inUnderstanding The Features Of Your
Vehicle for further information.
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Vehicle Info
The Vehicle Info consists of the following submenu:
•Tire Pressure Monitor
• Coolant Temp
• Trans Temp
• Oil Temp
• Oil Pressure
• Oil Life
• Battery Voltage
• AWD Status — If Equipped
Driver Assist
The Driver Assist menu provides the status and visuals
about the Adaptive Cruise Control and LaneSense fea-
tures. When they are both off the screen, the display will
read Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and LaneSense Off 
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu — If Equipped
The DID displays the current ACC system settings. The
information displayed depends on ACC system status.
Push the ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) ON/
OFF button (located on the steering wheel) until one of
the following displays in the DID:
Adaptive Cruise Control Off
When ACC is deactivated, the display will read “Adap-
tive Cruise Control Off.”
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Adaptive Cruise Control Ready
When ACC is activated but the vehicle speed setting has
not been selected, the display will read “Adaptive Cruise
Control Ready.”
Push the SET + or the SET- button (located on the steering
wheel) and the following will display in the DID:
ACC SET
When ACC is set, the set speed will display in the
instrument cluster.
The ACC screen may display once again if any ACC
activity occurs, which may include any of the following:
•Distance Setting Change
• System Cancel
• Driver Override
• System Off •
ACC Proximity Warning
• ACC Unavailable Warning
• The DID will return to the last display selected after
five seconds of ACC display inactivity.
Refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) — If
Equipped” in “Understanding The Features Of Your
Vehicle” for further information.
LaneSense — If Equipped
The DID displays the current LaneSense system settings.
The information displayed depends on LaneSense sys-
tem status. Push the LaneSense button (located on the
center stack below the Uconnect display) until one of the
following displays in the DID:
• LaneSense Off
• When LaneSense is deactivated, the display will read
“LaneSense Off.”
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•Time Format
This feature will allow you to select the time format
display setting. Press the “Time Format” button on the
touchscreen until a check-mark appears next to the 12hrs
or 24hrs setting, showing that setting has been selected.
• Show Time In Status Bar — If Equipped
This feature will allow you to turn on or shut off the
digital clock in the status bar. To change the Show Time
Status setting press the “Show Time in Status Bar” button
on the touchscreen until a check-mark appears next to the
setting, showing that setting has been selected.
Safety & Driving Assistance
After pressing the “Safety & Driving Assistance” button
on the touchscreen the following settings will be avail-
able: •
Forward Collision Warning — If Equipped
The Front Collision Warning (FCW) feature provides an
audible and/or visual warning to potential forward
collisions. The feature can be can be set to Far, or set to
Near. The default status of FCW is the Far setting. This
means the system will warn you of a possible collision
with the vehicle in front of you when you are farther
away. This gives you the most reaction time. To change
the setting for more dynamic driving, select the Near
setting. This warns you of a possible collision when you
are much closer to the vehicle in front of you. To change
the FCW status, press and release the “Near” or “Far”
button. For further information, refer to “Adaptive
Cruise Control (ACC)” in “Understanding The Features
Of Your Vehicle”.
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Alternate electric power steering efforts can be selected
through the Uconnect System. Refer to ”Customer Pro-
grammable Features” or “Performance Control — If
Equipped” within “Uconnect Settings” in “Understand-
ing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
WARNING!
Continued operation with reduced assist could pose
a safety risk to yourself and others. Service should be
obtained as soon as possible.If the Electric Power Steering warning icon is
displayed and the “SERVICE POWER STEER-
ING” or the “POWER STEERING ASSIST OFF
– SERVICE SYSTEM” message is displayed
within the Driver Information Display (DID), this indi-
cates the vehicle needs to be taken to the dealer for service. Refer to “Driver Information Display (DID)” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further in-
formation.
NOTE:
•
Even if the power steering assistance is no longer
operational, it is still possible to steer the vehicle.
Under these conditions there will be a substantial
increase in steering effort, especially at low speeds and
during parking maneuvers.
• If the condition persists, see your authorized dealer for
service.
FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L ENGINE ONLY
— IF EQUIPPED
This feature offers improved fuel economy by shutting
off four of the engine’s eight cylinders during light load
and cruise conditions. The system is automatic with no
driver inputs or additional driving skills required.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 399

About Your Brakes.....................400, 402
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . .178
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ............530
Adding Fuel ............................ .458
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... .525
Additives, Fuel .......................... .452
Adjust Down .............................. .135
Forward ............................. .135
Rearward ............................ .135
Up ................................ .135
Adjustable Pedals ........................ .172
AirBag.................................61 Advance Front Air Bag .................61, 63
Air Bag Operation .......................64
Air Bag Warning Light ....................73
Driver Knee Air Bag ......................65
Enhanced Accident Response ................72
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .................76 FrontAirBag...........................61
If A Deployment Occurs
...................71
Knee Impact Bolsters .....................65
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ............75
Redundant Air Bag Warning Light ............74
Side Air Bags ...........................66
Transporting Pets ........................98
Air Bag Deployment ........................61
Air Bag Light ..................... .73, 101, 273
Air Bag Maintenance .......................75
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .519
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................521
Air Conditioning ......................... .338
Air Conditioning Filter ..................348, 522
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ...........347, 349
Air Conditioning Refrigerant ..............521, 522
Air Conditioning System .................345, 521
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .429
594 INDEX

Disposal Of Used Coolant.................532
Drain, Flush, And Refill ...................529
Inspection ........................... .533
Points To Remember .....................533
Pressure Cap ......................... .532
Radiator Cap ......................... .532
Selection Of Coolant
(Antifreeze) ..............530, 566, 568, 569, 570
Corrosion Protection ...................... .539
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ................178
Cruise Light ......................... .298, 300
Cupholders ......................... .252, 546
Customer Assistance ...................... .583
Customer Programmable Features .............314
Data Recorder, Event .......................76
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights .............163
Daytime Running Lights ....................156
Dealer Service ........................... .513Deck Lid, Emergency Release
.................46
Deck Lid, Power Release .....................45
Defroster, Rear Window .....................261
Defroster, Windshield ..................... .102
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................164
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................510
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...................159
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) ....................... .514, 515
Disabled Vehicle Towing ....................499
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................532
Door Ajar .............................. .282
Door Ajar Light ......................... .282
Door Locks Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors ......35
Door Locks ......................... .24, 31
KeyFob...............................31
Key Fob Emergency Key ...................25
598 INDEX

Remote...............................31
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................31
Door Locks, Automatic ......................34
Driver Information Display DID ............................ .303, 306
Instrument Cluster Display .............303, 306
Driver Information Display (DID) Driver Information Display (DID) ............301
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .396
E-85 Fuel .............................. .455
Electrical Power Outlets .....................247
Electric Rear Window Defrost .................261
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................121
Electronic Brake Control System ...............403
Anti-Lock Brake System ..................404
Electronic Roll Mitigation .................415 Traction Control System
...................410
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ......547
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ..................174, 175, 178
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............410
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ........279
Emergency Deck Lid Release ..................46
Emergency, In Case Of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ................495
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................478
Jacking .............................. .481
Jump Starting ...................491, 492, 493
Overheating .......................... .478
Towing ............................. .499
Emergency Trunk Release ....................46
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........511
Engine ................................ .509
Air Cleaner .......................... .519
Block Heater ......................... .381
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INDEX 599

Power.............................. .134
Rear Folding ......................... .144
Seatback Release ....................... .144
Tilting .............................. .134
Vented .............................. .140
Ventilated ............................ .140
Security Alarm ........................ .19, 276
Arm The System ........................20
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ........568, 569, 570
SENTRY KEY Key Programming .......................18
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................17
Sentry Key Replacement .....................18
Service Assistance ........................ .583
Service Contract ......................... .585
Service Manuals ......................... .588
Setting The Clock ........................ .314
Shifting ............................... .381
Automatic Transmission ...............381, 384 Shoulder Belts
............................50
Side View Mirror Adjustment .................118
Signals, Turn ..................... .103, 158, 297
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................440
Snow Tires ............................. .433
Spare Tire .....................434, 435, 436, 482
Spark Plugs ...................... .568, 569, 570
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ..................568, 569, 570
Oil .......................... .568, 569, 570
Speed Control Accel/Decel ....................... .176, 177
Accel/Decel (ACC Only) ..................190
Cancel .............................. .176
Resume ............................. .176
Set................................. .175
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .........174, 175, 178
Sport Mode ............................ .394
Starting ............................. .27, 376
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INDEX 611