CHRYSLER 300 2017 2.G Owners Manual

Blue Telltale Indicator Lights
High Beam Indicator Light
Blue TelltaleLight What It Means
High Beam Indicator Light
This indicator shows that the high beam headlights are on. Push the multifunction control lever
away from you to switch the headlights to high beam. Pull the lever toward you to switch the
headlights back to low beam. Pull the lever toward you for a temporary high beam on,
flash to
pass scenario.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY
The instrument cluster display features an interactive
display which is located in the instrument cluster.
This system conveniently allows the driver to select a
variety of useful information by pushing the arrow buttons
located on the left side of the steering wheel. The instru-
ment cluster display menu items consist of the following:
•Speedometer
• Vehicle Info •
Driver Assist — If Equipped
• Fuel Economy
• Trip
• Audio
• Messages
• Screen Setup
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The system allows the driver to select information by
pushing the following buttons mounted on the steering
wheel:
Up And Down Arrow Buttons:Using the upordown arrow button allows you
to cycle through the Main Menu Items.
Changes the Main Screen area and Menu Title
area. Left And Right Arrow Buttons:
Using the leftorright arrow button allows you
to cycle through the submenu items of the Main
menu item.
NOTE:
• Holding the upordown arrow button or leftorright
arrow button will loop the user through the currently
selected menu or options presented on the screen.
• Main menu and submenu’s wrap for continuous scroll-
ing.
• Upon returning to a main menu, the last submenu
screen viewed within that main menu will be displayed.
OK Button:
For Digital Speedometer
• Pushing the OKbutton changes units (MPH or km/h).
Instrument Cluster Display Controls
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For Screen Setup:
•The OKbutton allows user to enter menu and sub-
menus.
• Within each submenu layer, the upand down arrow
button will allow the user to select the item of interest.
• Pushing the OKbutton makes the selection and a
confirmation screen will appear (returning the user to
the 1st page of the submenu).
• Pushing the leftarrow button will exit each submenu
layer and return to the main menu.
For the Trip and Fuel Economy menus (and new Perfor-
mance Timers):
• Information is reset by pushing and holding the OK
button.
Engine Oil Life Reset
Oil Change Required
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indi-
cator system. The “Oil Change Required” message will
display in the instrument cluster display for five seconds
after a single chime has sounded, to indicate the next scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change indi-
cator system is duty cycle based, which means the engine
oil change interval may fluctuate, dependent upon your
personal driving style.
Unless reset, this message will continue to display each
time you place the ignition in the ON/RUN position. To
turn off the message temporarily, push and release the
OK
or arrow buttons. To reset the oil change indicator system
(after performing the scheduled maintenance), refer to the
following procedure.
Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go —
Ignition
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indi-
cator system. The “Oil Change Required” message will
display in the instrument cluster display for five seconds
after a single chime has sounded to indicate the next
scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change indi-
cator system is duty cycle based, which means the engine
oil change interval may fluctuate, dependent upon your
personal driving style.
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Use the steering wheel instrument cluster display controls
for the following procedure(s):
1. Without pushing the brake pedal, push the ENGINESTART/STOP button and place the ignition in the
ON/RUN position (do not start the engine).
2. Push and release the downarrow button to scroll
downward through the main menu to “Vehicle Info.”
3. Push and release the rightarrow button to access the
”Oil Life” screen.
4. Push and hold the OKbutton to reset oil life. If
conditions are met, the gauge and numeric display will
update to show 100%. If conditions are not met a popup
message of To reset oil life engine must be off with
ignition in run will be displayed (for five seconds), and
the user will remain at the Oil Life screen.
5. Push and release the upordown arrow button to exit
the submenu screen.
NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you
start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not
reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure. Secondary Method Of Resetting Engine Oil Life
1. Without pushing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE
START/STOP button and place the ignition to the
ON/RUN position (do not start the engine).
2. Fully push the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within ten seconds.
3. Without pushing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE START/STOP button once to return the ignition 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.
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Gear Shift Indicator (GSI) — If Equipped
The Gear Shift Indicator (GSI) system is enabled when the
automatic transmission is in manual shift mode. The GSI
provides the driver with a visual indication, (+ or -) beside
the current gear, within the instrument cluster display
when the recommended gear shift point has been reached.
This indication notifies the driver that changing gear will
allow a reduction in fuel consumption.
Cruise Control
This area will show reconfigurable white telltales. These
telltales include:
•Cruise Control Ready
This telltale will illuminate white to indicate that
the Cruise Control system is activated.
• Cruise Control Set
This telltale will illuminate green when the elec-
tronic speed control is set. Refer to “Speed Con-
trol” in “Understanding The Features Of Your
Vehicle” for further information.
Instrument Cluster Display Selectable Menu Items
Push and release the upordown arrow button until the
desired Selectable Menu item is displayed in the instru-
ment cluster display.
Follow the Menu or submenu prompts as desired.
Speedometer
Push and release the OKbutton to toggle between MPH
and km/h.
Gear Shift Indicator (GSI) Location
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Vehicle Info
The Vehicle Info consists of the following submenu (push-
ing theleftorright arrow button will allow you to scroll
through the 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 features.
When they are both off the screen, the display will read
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and LaneSense Off. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Feature — If Equipped
The instrument cluster display 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 instrument cluster display:
Adaptive Cruise Control Off
When ACC is deactivated, the display will read “Adaptive
Cruise Control Off.”
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 instrument
cluster display:
ACC Set
When ACC is set, the set speed will display in the
instrument cluster.
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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
Refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) — If Equipped”
in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for
further information.
LaneSense — If Equipped
The instrument cluster display displays the current La-
neSense system settings. The information displayed de-
pends on LaneSense system status. Push the LaneSense
button (located on the center stack below the Uconnect
display) until one of the following displays in the instru-
ment cluster display:
• LaneSense Off
• When LaneSense is deactivated, the display will read
“LaneSense Off.” •
Lane Sense On
• When LaneSense is activated, the display will read
“LaneSense On.”
Refer to “LaneSense — If Equipped” in “Understanding
The Features Of Your Vehicle” for further information.
Fuel Economy
Two submenu pages one with Current Value (instanta-
neous calculation of the fuel economy) displayed and one
without the Current Value displayed (toggle the leftor
right arrow button to select one):
• Current Fuel Economy (MPG, L/100 km, or km/l).
• Range To Empty (miles or km).
• Average Fuel Economy (MPG, L/100 km, or km/l).
• The Max and Min values will correspond to the particu-
lar engine requirements.
• Lower end of gauge will be displayed in an amber color
and turn green as Fuel Economy improves.
• Hold the OKbutton to reset average fuel economy
information.
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Trip Info
Push and release theupordown arrow button until the
Trip Menu item is displayed in the instrument cluster
display. Toggle the leftorright arrow button to select Trip
A or Trip B. The Trip information will display the follow-
ing:
• Distance – Shows the total distance (mi or km) traveled
for Trip A or Trip B since the last reset.
• Average Fuel Economy – Shows the average fuel
economy (MPG, L/100 or km/l) of Trip A or Trip B since
the last reset.
• Elapsed Time – Shows the total elapsed time of travel
since the last reset.
Hold the OKbutton to reset feature information.
Audio
This feature shows the audio information.
Stored Messages
This feature shows the number of stored warning mes-
sages, if any. Pushing the rightorleft arrow button will
allow you to scroll through the stored messages.
Screen Setup
Push and release the upordown arrow button until the
Screen Setup Menu displays in the instrument cluster
display. Push and release the OKbutton to enter the
submenus. The Screen Setup feature allows you to change
what information is displayed in the instrument cluster as
well as the location that information is displayed.
1. Upper Left
•Compass
• Outside Temp.
• Time
• Range to Empty (default)
• Average (MPG, L/100 km, or km/l)
• Current (MPG, L/100 km, or km/l)
• Trip A Distance
• Trip B Distance
• None
2. Upper Right •Compass
• Outside Temp (default)
• Time
• Range to Empty
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•Average (MPG, L/100 km, or km/l)
• Current (MPG, L/100 km, or km/l)
• Trip A Distance
• Trip B Distance
• None
3. Center •Menu Title (default)
• Compass
• Outside Temp.
• Time
• Range to Empty
• Average (MPG, L/100 km, or km/l)
• Current (MPG, L/100 km, or km/l)
• Trip A Distance
• Trip B Distance
• Audio Information
• Digital Speed
• None
4. Current Gear •On
• Off (default) 5. Odometer
•Show (default)
• Hide
6. Gear Display •Full (default)
• Single
7. Restore Default •Ok
• Cancel
Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode Message —
Electrical Load Reduction Actions — If Equipped
This vehicle is equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor
(IBS) to perform additional monitoring of the electrical
system and status of the vehicle battery.
In cases when the IBS detects charging system failure, or
the vehicle battery conditions are deteriorating, electrical
load reduction actions will take place to extend the driving
time and distance of the vehicle. This is done by reducing
power to or turning off non-essential electrical loads.
Load reduction is only active when the engine is running.
It will display a message if there is a risk of battery
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depletion to the point where the vehicle may stall due to
lack of electrical supply, or will not restart after the current
drive cycle.
When load reduction is activated, the message “Battery
Saver On” or “Battery Saver Mode” will appear in the
instrument cluster.
These messages indicate the vehicle battery has a low state
of charge and continues to lose electrical charge at a rate
that the charging system cannot sustain.
NOTE:
•The charging system is independent from load reduc-
tion. The charging system performs a diagnostic on the
charging system continuously.
• If the Battery Charge Warning Light is on it may indicate
a problem with the charging system. Refer to “Battery
Charge Warning Light” in “Understanding Your Instru-
ment Panel” for further information.
The electrical loads that may be switched off (if equipped),
and vehicle functions which can be affected by load
reduction:
• Heated Seat/Vented Seats/Heated Wheel
• Heated/Cooled Cup Holders — If Equipped •
Rear Defroster And Heated Mirrors
• HVAC System
• 115V AC Power Inverter System
• Audio and Telematics System
Loss of the battery charge may indicate one or more of the
following conditions:
• The charging system cannot deliver enough electrical
power to the vehicle system because the electrical loads
are larger than the capability of charging system. The
charging system is still functioning properly.
• Turning on all possible vehicle electrical loads (e.g.
HVAC to max settings, exterior and interior lights,
overloaded power outlets +12V, 115V AC, USB ports)
during certain driving conditions (city driving, towing,
frequent stopping).
• Installing options like additional lights, upfitter electri-
cal accessories, audio systems, alarms and similar de-
vices.
• Unusual driving cycles (short trips separated by long
parking periods).
• The vehicle was parked for an extended period of time
(weeks, months).
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