CHRYSLER 300 2016 2.G Owners Manual

Automatic reply messages can be:
•“I am driving right now, I will get back to you shortly.”
• Create a custom auto reply message up to 160 charac-
ters.
NOTE: Only the first 25 characters can been seen on the
touchscreen while typing a custom message.
While in Do Not Disturb, Conference Call can be selected
so you can still place a second call without being inter-
rupted by incoming calls.
NOTE:
• Reply with text message is not compatible with iP-
hones.
• Auto reply with text message is only available on
phones that supporting Bluetooth MAP.General Information
This device complies with FCC rules Part 15 and Industry
Canada RSS-210. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference that may be received including interference that may cause unde-
sired operation.
NOTE:
•
The transmitter has been tested and it complies with FCC
and IC rules. Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user ’s authority to operate the device.
• The term IC before the certification/registration num-
ber only signifies that Industry Canada technical speci-
fications were met.
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Additional Information
© 2015 FCA US LLC. All rights reserved. Mopar and
Uconnect are registered trademarks and Mopar Owner
Connect is a trademark of FCA US LLC. Android is a
trademark of Google Inc. SiriusXM and all related marks
and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc. Yelp,
Yelp logo, Yelp burst and related marks are registered
trademarks of Yelp.Uconnect System Support:
(24 hours a day 7 days a week) for U.S. residents call:
1-877-855-8400 or visit DriveUconnect.com.
Canadian residents (English) call: 1-800-465-2001 Cana-
dian residents (French) call: 1-800-387-9983 or visit
DriveUconnect.ca.
Mon. – Fri., 8:00 am – 8:00 pm, ET
Sat., 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, ET
Sun., Closed
Uconnect Access Services Support: 1-855-792-4241 Please
have your Uconnect Security PIN ready when you call.
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CONTENTS
STARTING PROCEDURES ................376
▫ Automatic Transmission ................377
▫ Keyless Enter-N-Go ...................377
▫ Normal Starting ...................... .378
▫ Extreme Cold Weather
(Below –22°F Or 30°C) ................379
▫ If Engine Fails To Start .................380
▫ After Starting ....................... .381
 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED . . .381
 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ............381▫
Key Ignition Park Interlock ...............383
▫ Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . .383
▫ Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission .......384
 AUTOSTICK — IF EQUIPPED .............391
 SPORT MODE — IF EQUIPPED ............394
 ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) — IF EQUIPPED . .394
 DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES .........395
▫ Acceleration ........................ .395
▫ Traction ........................... .396
 DRIVING THROUGH WATER .............396
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▫Flowing/Rising Water ..................397
▫ Shallow Standing Water .................397
 ELECTRIC POWER STEERING .............398
 FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L ENGINE ONLY
— IF EQUIPPED ...................... .399
 PARKING BRAKE ..................... .400
 BRAKE SYSTEM ...................... .402
 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM . . . .403
▫ Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) . . . .403
▫ Brake System Warning Light ..............403
▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............404
▫ Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light ............405
▫ Brake Assist System (BAS) ...............406 ▫
Hill Start Assist (HSA) .................407
▫ Traction Control System (TCS) ............410
▫ Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..........410
▫ Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ..........415
▫ Ready Alert Braking (RAB) ...............416
▫ Rainy Brake Support (RBS) ...............416
 TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION .............417
▫ Tire Markings ....................... .417
▫ Tire Identification Number (TIN) ...........420
▫ Tire Terminology And Definitions ..........422
▫ Tire Loading And Tire Pressure ...........423
 TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION ........428
▫ Tire Pressure ....................... .428
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▫Tire Inflation Pressures .................429
▫ Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation . . . .431
▫ Radial Ply Tires ..................... .431
▫ Tire Types .......................... .432
▫ Run Flat Tires — If Equipped .............434
▫ Spare Tires — If Equipped ...............434
▫ Tire Spinning ....................... .437
▫ Tread Wear Indicators ..................437
▫ Life Of Tire ........................ .438
▫ Replacement Tires .....................439
 TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES) .......440
 TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS .....442
 TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) . .443 ▫
Premium System ..................... .446
▫ General Information ....................449
 FUEL REQUIREMENTS ..................450
▫ 3.6L Engine — If Equipped ...............450
▫ 5.7L Engine — If Equipped ...............450
▫ Reformulated Gasoline .................451
▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ..............451
▫ E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles .......452
▫ MMT In Gasoline .....................452
▫ Materials Added To Fuel ................452
▫ Fuel System Cautions ...................453
▫ Carbon Monoxide Warnings .............454
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FLEXIBLE FUEL (3.6L ENGINE ONLY) — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .455
▫ E-85 General Information ...............455
▫ Ethanol Fuel (E-85) ....................455
▫ Fuel Requirements ....................456
▫ Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles
(E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles .............456
▫ Starting ........................... .457
▫ Cruising Range ...................... .457
▫ Replacement Parts ....................457
▫ Maintenance ....................... .458
 ADDING FUEL ....................... .458
▫ Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release .........460
VEHICLE LOADING ....................461
▫ Vehicle Certification Label ...............462
▫ Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) .......462
▫ Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) .........462
▫ Overloading ........................ .463
▫ Loading ........................... .463
 TRAILER TOWING .....................464
▫ Common Towing Definitions .............464
▫ Trailer Hitch Classification ...............467
▫ Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight
Ratings) ........................... .468
▫ Trailer And Tongue Weight ..............469
▫ Towing Requirements ..................470
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▫Towing Tips ........................ .475
 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.) ...................476 ▫
Two-Wheel Drive And All-Wheel Drive ......476
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STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the
inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if
present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat
belts.
WARNING!
•Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the
parking brake. Always apply the parking brake
fully when parked to guard against vehicle move-
ment and possible injury or damage.
• When leaving the vehicle, always make sure the
keyless ignition node is in “OFF” mode, remove
the Key Fob from the vehicle and lock the vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Leaving children in
a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a number of
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WARNING! (Continued)
reasons. A child or others could be seriously or
fatally injured. Children should be warned not to
touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the trans-
mission gear selector.
• Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle (or
in a location accessible to children), and do not
leave the ignition (of a vehicle equipped with
Keyless Enter-N-Go) in the ACC or ON/RUN
mode. A child could operate power windows, other
controls, or move the vehicle.
• Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.
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Automatic Transmission
The gear selector must be in the PARK position before
you can start the engine. Apply the brakes before shifting
into any driving gear.
CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow-
ing precautions are not observed:
•Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or NEUTRAL
into any forward gear when the engine is above
idle speed.
• Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to
a complete stop.
• Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle
has come to a complete stop and the engine is at
idle speed.
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CAUTION! (Continued)
•Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot
is firmly on the brake pedal.
Keyless Enter-N-Go
This feature allows the driver to oper-
ate the ignition switch with the push
of a button, as long as the Remote
Start/Keyless Enter-N-Go Key Fob is
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Normal Starting
Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button
1. The transmission must be in PARK or NEUTRAL.
2. Press and hold the brake pedal while pushing theENGINE START/STOP button once.
3. The system takes over and attempts to start the vehicle. If the vehicle fails to start, the starter will
disengage automatically after 10 seconds.
4. If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine prior to the engine starting, push the button again.
NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine
is obtained without pumping or pressing the accelerator
pedal.
To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE
START/STOP Button
1. Place the shift lever/gear selector in PARK, then push and release the ENGINE START/STOP button.
2. The ignition switch will return to the OFF position.
3. If the shift lever/gear selector is not in PARK, the ENGINE START/STOP button must be held for two
seconds or three short pushes in a row with the vehicle
speed above 5 mph (8 km/h) before the engine will
shut off. The ignition switch position will remain in
the ACC position until the shift lever/gear selector is
in PARK and the button is pushed twice to the OFF
position. If the shift lever/gear selector is not in PARK
and the ENGINE START/STOP button is pushed
once, the DID will display a “Vehicle Not In Park”
message and the engine will remain running. Never
leave a vehicle out of the PARK position, or it could
roll.
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