instrument panel CHRYSLER 300 2018 Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSSECTIONPAGE
1INTRODUCTION
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2GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS
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3GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
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4GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
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5SAFETY
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6STARTINGANDOPERATING.........................................................213
7INCASEOFEMERGENCY ...........................................................297
8SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
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9TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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10MULTIMEDIA ....................................................................417
11CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
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12INDEX........................................................................\
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GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONTENTS
FRONT VIEW ............................8
 REAR VIEW .............................9 
INSTRUMENT PANEL .....................10
 INTERIOR .............................11
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
Instrument Panel
1 — Dimmer Controls6 — Speed Controls
2 — Instrument Cluster Display Controls 7 — Ignition
3 — Paddle Shifters 8 — Switch Panel
4 — Multifunction Lever (Behind Steering Wheel) 9 — Uconnect System
5 — Instrument Cluster 10 — Climate Controls
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NOTE:Your vehicle is equipped with two key fobs, one
key fob can be linked to memory position 1 and the other
key fob can be linked to memory position 2.
The memory seat switch is located on the driver ’s door
trim panel. The switch consists of three buttons:
• The set (S) button, which is used to activate the memory
save function.
• The (1) and (2) buttons which are used to recall either of
two pre-programmed memory profiles.Programming The Memory Feature
NOTE: To create a new memory profile, perform the
following:
1. Cycle the vehicle’s ignition to the ON/RUN position (do not start the engine).
2. Adjust all memory profile settings to desired prefer- ences (i.e., seat, side mirror, power tilt and telescopic
steering column [if equipped], and radio station pre-
sets).
3. Push and release the set (S) button on the memory switch.
4. Within five seconds, push and release either of the memory buttons (1) or (2). The instrument cluster dis-
play will display which memory position has been set.
NOTE:
• Memory profiles can be set without the vehicle in PARK,
but the vehicle must be in PARK to recall a memory
profile.
• To set a memory profile to your key fob, refer to
“Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Key
Fob To Memory” in this section.
Memory Seat Switch
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use the extender feature of the sun visor, grab the extender
which is located at the rear of the visor and pull rearward.
EXTERIOR LIGHTS
Headlight Switch
The headlight switch is located on the left side of
the instrument panel. This switch controls the op-
eration of the headlights, parking lights, instrument
panel lights, interior lights and fog lights. From the O (off) position, rotate the headlight switch
clockwise to the first detent for parking light and instru-
ment panel light operation. Rotate the headlight switch to
the second detent for headlight, parking light and instru-
ment panel light operation.
Slide-On-Rod Feature
Headlight Switch
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To turn the automatic system off, move the headlight
switch out of the AUTO position.
NOTE:The engine must be running before the headlights
will come on in the automatic mode.
Adaptive Bi-Xenon High Intensity Discharge
Headlights — If Equipped
This system automatically swivels the headlight beam
pattern horizontally to provide increased illumination in
the direction the vehicle is steering.
NOTE:
• Each time the Adaptive Headlight System is turned on,
the headlights will initialize by performing a brief
sequence of rotations.
• The Adaptive Headlight System is active only when the
vehicle is moving forward.
The Adaptive Headlight System can be turned on or off
using the Uconnect System, refer to “Uconnect Settings” in
“Multimedia” for further information.
Parking Lights
Turn the headlight switch knob to the first detent to
turn the parking lights on. This also turns on all
instrument panel lighting.
Headlights On With Wipers
When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on after
the wipers are turned on if the headlight switch is placed in
the AUTO position and programmable feature is set to on.
In addition, the headlights will turn off when the wipers
are turned off if they were turned on by this feature.
NOTE: The “Headlights On With Wipers” feature can be
turned on or off using the Uconnect System. Refer to
“Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further informa-
tion.
Headlight Time Delay
This feature provides the safety of headlight illumination
for up to 90 seconds (programmable) when leaving your
vehicle in an unlit area.
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Dimmer Controls
The dimmer control is part of the headlight switch and is
located on the left side of the instrument panel.
With the parking lights or headlights on, rotating the left
dimmer control upward will increase the brightness of the
instrument panel lights and lighted cupholders (if
equipped).Dome Light Position
Rotate the instrument panel dimmer control completely
upward to the second detent to turn on the interior lights.
The interior lights will remain on when the instrument
panel dimmer control is in this position.
Interior Light Defeat (Off)
Rotate the instrument panel dimmer control to the extreme
bottom (O) off position. The interior lights will remain off
when the doors are open.
Dimmer Controls
Instrument Panel Dimmer
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Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature)
Rotate the instrument panel dimmer control upward to the
first detent. This feature brightens all text displays such as
the odometer, instrument cluster display, and radio when
the position lights or headlights are on.
Ambient Light Control
Rotate the right dimmer control upward or downward to
increase or decrease the brightness of the door handle
lights and ambient light located in the overhead console.
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
The multifunction lever operates the windshield wipers
and washer when the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN or
ACC position. The multifunction lever is located on the left
side of the steering column.
Wiper Operation
Rotate the end of the multifunction lever to the first detent,
past the intermittent settings for low-speed wiper opera-
tion, or to the second detent past the intermittent settings
for high-speed wiper operation.
Door Handle/Ambient Light Dimmer
Windshield Wiper/Washer Control
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IconDescription
Faceplate Knob
Touchscreen Buttons
Blower Control
Blower Control is used to regulate the amount of air forced through the climate system. There
are seven blower speeds available. The speeds can be selected using either the blower control
knob on the faceplate or the buttons on the touchscreen.
• Faceplate: The blower speed increases as you turn the blower control knob clockwise from
the lowest blower setting. The blower speed decreases as you turn the blower control knob
counterclockwise.
• Touchscreen: Use the small blower icon to reduce the blower setting and the large blower
icon to increase the blower setting. Blower can also be selected by pressing the blower bar
area between the icons.
Panel ModePanel Mode
Air comes from the outlets in the instrument panel. Each of these outlets can be individually
adjusted to direct the flow of air. The air vanes of the center outlets and outboard outlets can be
moved up and down or side to side to regulate airflow direction. There is a shut off wheel lo-
cated below the air vanes to shut off or adjust the amount of airflow from these outlets.
Bi-Level Mode
Bi-Level Mode
Air comes from the instrument panel outlets and floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed
through the defrost and side window demister outlets.
NOTE: Bi-Level mode is designed under comfort conditions to provide cooler air out of the
panel outlets and warmer air from the floor outlets.
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HOOD
To Open The Hood
Two latches must be released to open the hood.
1. Pull the hood release lever located under the driver ’sside of the instrument panel.
2. Move to the outside of the vehicle and push the safety catch to the left. The safety catch is located under the
center front edge of the hood. Use the hood prop rod (if equipped) to secure the hood in
the open position.
To Close The Hood
1. Hold up the hood with one hand and with the other
hand remove the support rod from its seat and reinsert
it into the locking tab.
2. Lower the hood to approximately 12 inches (30 cm) from the engine compartment and drop it. Make sure that the
hood is completely closed.
Hood Release Lever
Hood Safety Latch
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