warning CHRYSLER 300 2018 Owners Manual

Apple CarPlay........................... .462
Arming System Security Alarm ...........................32
Assist, Hill Start .......................... .147
Audio Systems (Radio) ...................... .419
Auto Down Power Windows ...................84
Automatic Door Locks ........................39
Automatic Headlights ........................64
Automatic High Beams .......................63
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ............80
Automatic Transmission ..................... .226
Adding Fluid .....................370, 413, 415
Fluid And Filter Change ...................370
Fluid Change .......................... .370
Fluid Level Check ....................... .369
Fluid Type ...................... .369, 413, 415
Special Additives ........................ .369
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode .....39, 231
Autostick Operation ............................. .232
Auto Up Power Windows .....................84
AuxCord............................... .447AW D
Towing ............................... .337
Axle Fluid ........................... .413, 415
Axle Lubrication ....................... .413, 415
Back-Up ................................ .277
Battery .............................. .127, 349
Charging System Light ....................127
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ................21
Location .............................. .349
Belts, Seat ............................... .210
Beverage Holder Cooled (Cupholder) ............107
Beverage Holder Heated (Cupholder) ............107
Body Mechanism Lubrication ..................357
B-Pillar Location .......................... .377
Brake Assist System ........................ .141
Brake Control System ....................... .141
Brake Fluid ....................... .367, 413, 415
Brake

System ......................... .367, 403
Fluid Check ..................... .367, 413, 415
Master Cylinder ........................ .367
Parking .............................. .222
Warning Light ...................... .126, 403
Brake/Transmission Interlock ..................225
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ..........221
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INDEX 473

Brightness, Interior Lights.....................70
Bulb Replacement ......................... .304
Bulbs, Light .......................... .212, 304
Camera, Rear ............................ .277
Capacities, Fluid .......................... .412
Caps, Filler Oil (Engine) ........................ .346, 352
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) .................365
Carbon Monoxide Warning ................209, 409
Cargo Vehicle Loading ......................... .281
Cargo Area Cover ...........................93
Cargo Compartment .........................93
Car Washes .............................. .397
Cellular Phone ........................... .447
Certification Label ......................... .281
Chains, Tire ............................. .392
Changing A Flat Tire ....................... .371
Chart, Tire Sizing .......................... .373
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . . .137
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............208
Checks, Safety ............................ .208
Child Restraint ........................... .191Child Restraints
Booster Seats ........................... .195
Child Seat Installation .....................205
How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt ........202
Infant And Child Restraints .................193
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......197
Older Children And Child Restraints ...........194
Seating Positions ........................ .196
Child Safety Locks ..........................39
Clean Air Gasoline ........................ .406
Cleaning Wheels ............................... .391
Climate Control ............................75
Automatic ..............................75
Coin Holder ............................. .103
Cold Weather Operation ..................... .220
Compact

Disc (CD) Maintenance ................464
Compact Spare Tire ........................ .389
Console, Floor ............................ .103
Contract, Service .......................... .468
Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ............365
Cooling System ........................... .362
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .................364
Coolant Capacity ........................ .412
Coolant Level ....................... .363, 366
474 INDEX

Disposal Of Used Coolant..................366
Drain, Flush, And Refill ....................363
Inspection ............................. .366
Points To Remember ..................... .366
Pressure Cap ........................... .365
Radiator Cap .......................... .365
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .......363, 412, 413
Corrosion Protection ....................... .396
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ..............236, 239
Cruise Light .......................... .134, 135
Cupholders .............................. .105
Customer Assistance ....................... .466
Cybersecurity ............................ .420
Daytime Running Lights ......................63
Dealer Service ............................ .350
Deck Lid Power Release ...........................91
Defroster, Windshield ....................... .210
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ....................72
Diagnostic System, Onboard ...................136
Dimmer Switch Headlight ...............................63
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) ........................... .348Disable Vehicle Towing
..................... .336
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .................366
Disturb ................................. .460
Door Ajar ............................... .127
Door Ajar Light ........................... .127
Door Locks Automatic ..............................39
Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors .......39
Doors ....................................34
Driver ’s Seat Back Tilt ........................41
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ................................ .293
E-85 Fuel ............................... .410
Electrical Power Outlets ..................... .109
Electric Brake Control System ..................141
Anti-Lock Brake System ....................140
Electr

onic Roll Mitigation ...............142, 149
Electric Remote Mirrors .......................59
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) .......310
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) .........237
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...............143
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light .........127
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INDEX 475

Emergency, In Case OfFreeing Vehicle When Stuck .................334
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................298
Jacking ........................... .321, 371
Jump Starting ....................... .328, 329
Towing ............................... .336
Emission Control System Maintenance ............137
Engine .............................. .346, 347
Air Cleaner ............................ .353
Block Heater ........................... .221
Break-In Recommendations .................221
Checking Oil Level ...................... .348
Compartment ....................... .346, 347
Compartment Identification .................346
Coolant (Antifreeze) ...................363, 413
Cooling .............................. .362
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................209, 409
Fails To Start ........................... .220
Flooded, Starting ........................ .220
Fuel Requirements ....................... .405
Jump Starting ....................... .328, 329
Oil ........................... .351, 412, 413
Oil Filler Cap ....................... .346, 352
Oil Filter .............................. .353
Oil Selection ........................ .351, 412Oil Synthetic
........................... .352
Overheating ........................... .331
Starting ........................... .216, 217
Engine Oil Viscosity ........................ .352
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ....................352
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .........188, 338
Ethanol ............................. .407, 410
Exhaust Gas Cautions ....................209, 409
Exhaust System ....................... .209, 360
Exterior Lighting ............................62
Exterior Lights ......................... .62,
212
Filters Air Cleaner ............................ .353
Air Conditioning ..................... .82, 355
Engine Oil ......................... .353, 413
Engine Oil Disposal ...................... .353
Flashers ................................ .298
Hazard Warning ........................ .298
Turn Signals ..................... .67, 135, 212
Flash-To-Pass ..............................64
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ..........................411
Engine Oil .............................411
Fuel Requirements ....................... .410
476 INDEX

Maintenance........................... .412
Replacement Parts ....................... .412
Starting ...............................411
Flooded Engine Starting ..................... .220
Floor Console ............................ .103
Fluid, Brake .......................... .413, 415
Fluid Capacities ........................... .412
Fluid Leaks .............................. .212
Fluid Level Checks Brake ................................ .367
Cooling System ......................... .363
Engine Oil ............................ .348
Transfer Case .......................... .370
Fluids And Lubricants ...................... .413
Fog Lights ................................66
Fold-Flat Seats .............................41
Folding Rear Seat ...........................50
Forward Collision Warning ....................157
Four-Way Hazard Flasher .....................298
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..................... .334
Fuel ................................... .405
Additives ............................. .406
Clean Air ............................. .406
Ethanol ........................... .407, 410
Gasoline .............................. .405Gauge
............................... .132
Materials Added ........................ .406
Methanol ............................. .407
Octane Rating ....................... .405, 413
Requirements .......................... .405
Specifications .......................... .413
Tank Capacity .......................... .412
Fuel, Flexible ............................. .410
Fuses .................................. .309
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ................96
Gasoline, Clean Air ........................ .406
Gasoline, Reformulated ..................... .406
Gauges Fuel ................................. .132
Gear

Ranges ............................. .228
Glass Cleaning ........................... .399
Gross Axle Weight Rating .................281, 283
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...............281, 283
GVWR ................................. .281
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ................................ .293
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................... .298
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INDEX 477

Key FobArm The System ..........................32
Panic Alarm .............................20
Programming Additional Key Fobs ..........23, 31
Unlatch The Trunk ........................20
Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) .....21
Key Fob Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) ......23
Key-In Reminder ............................26
Keyless Enter-N-Go ..................... .35, 217
Enter The Trunk ..........................20
Passive Entry ............................35
Passive Entry Programming ..................35
Keys ....................................17
Replacement ......................... .23, 31
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ......................30
Lane Change And Turn Signals .................67
Lane Change Assist ..........................67
LaneSense ............................... .272
Lap/Shoulder Belts ........................ .169
Latches ................................. .212
Hood ..................................90
Lead Free Gasoline ........................ .405
Leaks, Fluid ............................. .212
Life Of Tires ............................. .385Light Bulbs
.......................... .212, 304
Lights .................................. .212
AirBag .........................125, 178, 210
Automatic Headlights ......................64
Brake Assist Warning ..................... .146
Brake Warning ...................... .126, 403
Bulb Replacement ....................... .304
Cruise ............................ .134, 135
Daytime Running .........................63
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...................63
Engine Temperature Warning ................128
Exterior .............................. .212
Fog ...................................66
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................298
Headlights ....................... .62, 66, 306
Headlights On With Wipers ..................65
Headlight Switch .........................62
High Beam ..............................63
High Beam/Low Beam Select .................63
Instr

ument Cluster ........................62
Intensity Control ..........................70
Interior ................................67
License ............................... .309
Lights On Reminder .......................66
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ..........129
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INDEX 479

Map Reading............................68
Park .............................. .65, 135
Passing ................................64
Reading ................................68
Seat Belt Reminder ...................... .128
Security Alarm ......................... .129
Service ............................... .304
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ..........131, 160
Traction Control ........................ .146
Turn Signals ....................63, 67, 135, 212
Vanity Mirror ............................61
Warning Instrument Cluster Descriptions . . . .128, 135
Loading Vehicle ....................... .281, 282
Capacities ............................. .282
Tires................................. .377
Load Leveling System ........................96
Load Shed Battery Saver On ...................123
Load Shed Electrical Load Reduction .............123
Load Shed Intelligent Battery Sensor .............123
Locks Automatic Door ..........................39
Auto Unlock .............................39
Child Protection ..........................39
Power Door .............................34
Low Tire Pressure System .....................160 Lubrication, Body
......................... .357
Lug Nuts ............................... .404
Maintenance Free Battery .....................349
Maintenance Schedule ....................341, 342
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . . .129, 137
Manual Park Release ....................... .332
Manual, Service ........................... .470
Media Hub .............................. .447
Memory Feature (Memory Seats) ................41
Memory Seat ..............................41
Memory Seats And Radio .....................41
Methanol ............................... .407
Mirrors ..................................57
Electric Powered ..........................59
Electric Remote ...........................59
Heated .................................61
Outside ................................

58
Rearview ........................... .57, 298
Vanity .................................61
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ................6
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ..................160
Mopar Parts ............................. .469
480 INDEX

MP3 Control............................. .447
Multi-Function Control Lever ...................63
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................221
Occupant Restraints ........................ .166
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ..............405, 413
Oil Change Indicator ........................118
Reset .................................118
Oil, Engine ........................... .351, 413
Capacity .............................. .412
Change Interval ........................ .351
Checking ............................. .348
Dipstick .............................. .348
Disposal .............................. .353
Filter ............................. .353, 413
Filter Disposal .......................... .353
Identification Logo ...................... .351
Materials Added To ...................... .353
Pressure Warning Light ....................128
Recommendation .....................351, 412
Synthetic ............................. .352
Viscosity .......................... .352, 412
Oil Filter, Change ......................... .353
Oil Filter, Selection ......................... .353Oil Pressure Light
......................... .128
Onboard Diagnostic System ...................136
Operating Precautions ...................... .136
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ...............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors .....................58
Overheating, Engine ....................... .331
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ...........4,470
Paddle Shifters ........................... .232
Paddle Shift Mode ......................... .232
Paint Care ............................... .396
Panic Alarm ...............................20
Parking Brake ............................ .222
ParkSense System, Rear ..................... .260
Passive Entry ..............................
35
Pets ................................... .208
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ...........377
Power Brakes ............................... .403
Deck Lid Release .........................91
Distribution Center (Fuses) ..................315
Door Locks ..............................34
Mirrors ................................59
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ............109
Seats ..................................41
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INDEX 481

Vehicle Storage......................... .81, 395
Viscosity, Engine Oil ....................... .352
Voice Command .......................... .449
Voice Recognition System (VR) .................449
Warning Flasher, Hazard .....................298
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Descriptions) . . . .131
Warnings And Cautions .......................6
Warranty Information ...................... .469
Washer Adding Fluid .......................... .348
Washers, Windshield ..................... .72, 348
Washing Vehicle .......................... .397
Water Driving Through ........................ .293
Wheel And Wheel Tire Care ...................391
Wheel And Wheel Tire Trim ...................391
Wind Buffeting ......................... .86, 88
Window Fogging ...........................82
Windows .................................83
Power .................................83
Reset Auto-Up ...........................85 Windshield Defroster
....................... .210
Windshield Washers ...................... .71, 72
Fluid ................................ .348
Windshield Wiper Blades .....................358
Windshield Wipers ..........................71
Wipers Blade Replacement ....................358
Wipers, Intermittent .........................72
Wipers, Rain Sensitive .......................73
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INDEX 487

INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING
EQUIPMENT
Special design considerations are incorporated into this
vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio
frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone
equipment must be installed properly by trained person-
nel. The following must be observed during installation.
The positive power connection should be made directly
to the battery and fused as close to the battery as possible.
The negative power connection should be made to body
sheet metal adjacent to the negative battery connection.
This connection should not be fused.
Antennas for two-way radios should be mounted on the
roof or the rear area of the vehicle. Care should be used
in mounting antennas with magnet bases. Magnets may
affect the accuracy or operation of the compass on
vehicles so equipped.
The antenna cable should be as short as practical and
routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use
only fully shielded coaxial cable.
Carefully match the antenna and cable to the radio to
ensure a low Standing Wave Ratio (SWR).Mobile radio equipment with output power greater than
normal may require special precautions.
All installations should be checked for possible interfer-
ence between the communications equipment and the
vehicle’s electronic systems.
WARNING:
Operating, servicing and maintaining a
passenger vehicle or off-road highway
motor vehicle can expose you to chemicals
including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide,
phthalates, and lead, which are known to
the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
To minimize exposure, avoid breathing
exhaust, do not idle the engine except as
necessary, service your vehicle in a
well-ventilated area and wear gloves or
wash your hands frequently when servicing
your vehicle. For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.
VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA
With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name
FCA US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name
FCA Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore.
DRIVING AND ALCOHOL
Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of
accidents.
Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood
alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are
drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-
drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public trans-
portation.
WARNING!
Driving after drinking can lead to an accident.
Your perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are
slower, and your judgment is impaired when you
have been drinking. Never drink and then drive.
This manual illustrates and describes the operation of
features and equipment that are either standard or op-
tional on this vehicle. This manual may also include a
description of features and equipment that are no longer
available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please
disregard any features and equipment described in this
manual that are not on this vehicle.
FCA US LLC reserves the right to make changes in design
and specifications, and/or make additions to or improve-
ments to its products without imposing any obligation
upon itself to install them on products previously manu-
factured.
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