towing CHRYSLER 300 2020 Owner's Guide

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INDEX
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About Your Brakes......................................... 275Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
(Cruise Control).............................................. 163Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............... 248Adding Fuel.................................................... 188Adding Washing Fluid.................................... 238Additives, Fuel............................................... 277AdjustForward....................................................... 31Rearward..................................................... 31Air Bag........................................................... 123Advance Front Air Bag............................... 123Air Bag Operation...................................... 124Air Bag Warning Light................................ 122Driver Knee Air Bag................................... 125Enhanced Accident Response......... 129, 230Event Data Recorder (EDR)....................... 230Front Air Bag............................................. 123If Deployment Occurs................................ 128Knee Impact Bolsters................................ 125Maintaining Your Air Bag System.............. 129Maintenance............................................. 129Redundant Air Bag Warning Light.............123Side Air Bags............................................. 125Transporting Pets...................................... 142
Air Bag Light.................................. 85, 122, 143Air Cleaner, Engine
(Engine Air Cleaner Filter)............................. 241Air Conditioner Maintenance........................ 242Air Conditioner Refrigerant........................... 242Air Conditioner System...........................50, 242Air Conditioning Filter..............................57, 243Air Conditioning, Operating Tips....................... 56Air Filter........................................................ 241Air PressureTires......................................................... 261AlarmArm The System................................... 22, 23Panic........................................................... 13Rearm The System...................................... 23Security Alarm...................................... 22, 87Alarm SystemSecurity Alarm............................................. 22All Wheel DriveTowing...................................................... 229All Wheel Drive (AWD)................................... 253Alterations/ModificationsVehicle........................................................... 9Android Auto................................................. 308Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................. 248, 280Disposal................................................... 249
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)..........................95Anti-Lock Warning Light...................................90Apple CarPlay................................................ 309Arming SystemSecurity Alarm.............................................22Assist, Hill Start............................................. 100Audio Systems (Radio).................................. 284Auto Down Power Windows..............................58Auto Up Power Windows..................................58Automatic Door Locks...............................27, 28Automatic Headlights.......................................44Automatic High Beams.....................................43Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)..............55Automatic Transmission................................ 153Adding Fluid............................ 252, 281, 283Fluid And Filter Change............................. 252Fluid Change............................................. 252Fluid Level Check............................. 251, 252Fluid Type............................... 251, 281, 283Special Additives...................................... 252Automatic Transmission Limp
Home Mode........................................... 27, 157AutostickOperation.................................................. 158AUX Cord....................................................... 302Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet)..........74
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316 AWD Towing
....................................................... 229Axle Fluid............................................. 281, 283Axle Lubrication................................... 281, 283
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Back-Up......................................................... 186Battery.................................................... 86, 238Charging System Light................................. 86Keyless Key Fob Replacement.................... 13Location.................................................... 238Belts, Seat..................................................... 143Beverage Holder Cooled (Cupholder).............. 73Beverage Holder Heated (Cupholder).............. 73Body Mechanism Lubrication........................ 244B-Pillar Location............................................. 257Brake Assist System........................................ 96Brake Control System...................................... 96Brake Fluid................................. 251, 281, 283Brake System...................................... 250, 275Fluid Check............................ 251, 281, 283Master Cylinder......................................... 251Parking...................................................... 150Warning Light..................................... 85, 275Brake/Transmission Interlock....................... 153Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle..... 150Brightness, Interior Lights................................ 48Bulb Replacement......................................... 206Bulbs, Light.......................................... 145, 206
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Camera, Rear................................................ 186Capacities, Fluid........................................... 280Caps, FillerOil (Engine)...................................... 236, 241Radiator (Coolant Pressure)..................... 249Car Washes................................................... 272Carbon Monoxide Warning................... 143, 279CargoVehicle Loading........................................ 190Cargo Area Cover............................................. 64Cargo Compartment........................................ 64Cellular Phone.............................................. 303Certification Label......................................... 190Chains, Tire................................................... 269Changing A Flat Tire...................................... 253Chart, Tire Sizing........................................... 254Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)............................ 93Checking Your Vehicle For Safety................. 142Checks, Safety.............................................. 142Child Restraint.............................................. 130Child RestraintsBooster Seats........................................... 133Child Seat Installation.............................. 140How To Stow An unused ALR Seat Belt.... 138Infant And Child Restraints....................... 132Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children.. 135Older Children And Child Restraints......... 132
Seating Positions...................................... 134Child Safety Locks............................................28Clean Air Gasoline......................................... 277CleaningWheels...................................................... 268Climate Control................................................50Automatic....................................................50Coin Holder......................................................71Cold Weather Operation................................ 149Compact Spare Tire...................................... 266ConsoleFloor............................................................71Contract, Service........................................... 312Cooling Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)............ 249Cooling System............................................. 247Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)...................... 248Coolant Capacity....................................... 280Coolant Level................................... 247, 250Disposal Of Used Coolant......................... 249Drain, Flush, And Refill............................. 248Inspection................................................. 250Points To Remember................................ 250Pressure Cap............................................ 249Radiator Cap............................................. 249Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze)......................... 248, 280, 281Corrosion Protection..................................... 272Cruise Control (Speed Control)............. 160, 163Cruise Light............................................... 91, 92

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Cupholders
...................................................... 72Customer Assistance..................................... 311Cybersecurity................................................. 284
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Daytime Running Lights................................... 43Dealer Service............................................... 239Deck Lid Power Release............................................ 62Defroster, Windshield.................................... 144Delay (Intermittent) Wipers.............................. 49Diagnostic System, Onboard........................... 93Dimmer SwitchHeadlight..................................................... 43DipsticksOil (Engine)................................................ 238Disable Vehicle Towing.................................. 228DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant)....................... 249Disturb........................................................... 308Door Ajar.......................................................... 86Door Ajar Light................................................. 86Door LocksAutomatic.................................................... 28Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors.... 28Doors............................................................... 23Driver’s Seat Back Tilt..................................... 30DrivingThrough Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water
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Electric Brake Control System.......................... 96Anti-Lock Brake System............................... 95Electronic Roll Mitigation....................97, 102Electric Remote Mirrors................................... 40Electronic Power Distribution Center
(Fuses).......................................................... 210Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)..... 161Electronic Stability Control (ESC)..................... 97Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light......... 86Emergency Gas Can Refueling...................... 224Emergency, In Case OfFreeing Vehicle When Stuck..................... 227Hazard Warning Flasher........................... 201Jacking............................................ 217, 253Jump Starting........................................... 222Towing...................................................... 228Emission Control System Maintenance........... 93Engine.................................................. 236, 237Air Cleaner................................................ 241Block Heater............................................. 149Break-In Recommendations..................... 150Checking Oil Level.................................... 238Compartment.................................. 236, 237Compartment Identification...................... 236Coolant (Antifreeze)......................... 247, 281Cooling..................................................... 247Exhaust Gas Caution....................... 143, 279Fails To Start............................................ 149Flooded, Starting...................................... 149
Fuel Requirements................................... 276Jump Starting........................................... 222Oil...........................................240, 280, 281Oil Filler Cap.................................... 236, 241Oil Filter.................................................... 241Oil Selection..................................... 240, 280Oil Synthetic.............................................. 241Overheating.............................................. 225Starting..................................................... 146Engine Oil Viscosity.............................. 240, 241Engine Oil Viscosity Chart.............................. 240Enhanced Accident Response
Feature................................................ 129, 230Ethanol.......................................................... 277Exhaust Gas Cautions.......................... 143, 279Exhaust System................................... 143, 246Exterior Lighting...............................................42Exterior Lights........................................ 42, 145
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FiltersAir Cleaner
................................................ 241Air Conditioning................................. 57, 243Engine Oil........................................ 241, 281Engine Oil Disposal................................... 241Flashers........................................................ 201Hazard Warning........................................ 201Turn Signals................................ 46, 92, 145Flash-To-Pass...................................................44Flooded Engine Starting................................ 149
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318 Floor Console
................................................... 71Fluid Capacities............................................. 280Fluid Leaks.................................................... 145Fluid Level Checks Brake........................................................ 251Cooling System.......................................... 247Engine Oil.................................................. 238Transfer Case............................................ 253Fluid, Brake......................................... 281, 283Fluids And Lubricants.................................... 281Fog Lights........................................................ 45Fold-Flat Seats................................................. 30Folding Rear Seats.......................................... 30Forward Collision Warning............................. 106Four-Way Hazard Flasher............................... 201Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................................. 227Fuel............................................................... 276Additives................................................... 277Clean Air.................................................... 277Ethanol...................................................... 277Gasoline.................................................... 276Gauge.......................................................... 90Materials Added........................................ 277Methanol................................................... 277Octane Rating................................. 276, 281Requirements........................................... 276Specifications............................................ 281Tank Capacity............................................ 280Fuses............................................................. 209
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Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)..................... 66Gasoline, Clean Air........................................ 277Gasoline, Reformulated................................ 277GaugesFuel............................................................. 90Gear Ranges................................................. 155Glass Cleaning.............................................. 274Gross Axle Weight Rating..................... 190, 191Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 190, 191GVWR............................................................ 190
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HazardDriving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water
.................................... 199Hazard Warning Flashers.............................. 201Head Restraints........................................ 35, 36Head Rests............................................... 35, 36Headlights.................................................... 207Automatic.................................................... 44Cleaning................................................... 272High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch.......... 43Lights On Reminder..................................... 45On With Wipers............................................ 44Passing........................................................ 44Switch.......................................................... 42Time Delay................................................... 45Washers................................................... 238
Heated Mirrors.................................................41Heater, Engine Block..................................... 149High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer)
Switch..............................................................43Hill Start Assist.............................................. 100HitchesTrailer Towing........................................... 193Holder, Coin.....................................................71HomeLink (Garage Door Opener).....................66Hood Prop........................................................61Hood Release...................................................61
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Ignition.............................................................16Switch..........................................................16In Vehicle HelpVehicle User Guide......................................10Inside Rearview Mirror........................... 39, 201Instrument Cluster....................................76, 77Descriptions.................................................92Display.................................................. 78, 80Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning................... 274Interior Appearance Care.............................. 273Interior Lights...................................................46Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)..................49Introduction....................................................... 8

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Power Seats Forward
....................................................... 31Lumbar........................................................ 32Rearward..................................................... 31Recline........................................................ 32Power Steering Fluid...................................... 281Pregnant Women And Seat Belts...................119Preparation For Jacking................................. 218PretensionersSeat Belts.................................................. 120
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Radial Ply Tires.............................................. 262Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)............ 249Radio Operation............................................ 303Rain Sensitive Wiper System........................... 49Rear Axle (Differential)................................... 253Rear Camera................................................. 186Rear Cross Path............................................. 105Rear ParkSense System................................ 177Rear Seats, Folding......................................... 30Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)Towing....................................................... 229Recreational Towing...................................... 198Reformulated Gasoline.................................. 277Refrigerant.................................................... 242Release, Hood................................................. 61Reminder, Lights On........................................ 45Reminder, Seat Belt...................................... 115
Remote Keyless EntryArm The Alarm............................................. 22Panic Alarm................................................. 13Programming Additional Key Fobs........ 15, 21Unlatch The Trunk....................................... 13Remote StartingExit Remote Start Mode.............................. 19Uconnect Customer ProgrammableFeatures.................................................. 20Uconnect Settings....................................... 20Remote Trunk Release.................................... 62Replacement Bulbs...................................... 206Replacement Keys.................................... 15, 21Replacement Tires........................................ 264Reporting Safety Defects.............................. 313Restraints, Child........................................... 130Restraints, Head....................................... 35, 36Rocking Vehicle When Stuck........................ 227Rotation, Tires.............................................. 270
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Safety Checks Inside Vehicle........................ 143Safety Checks Outside Vehicle..................... 145Safety Defects, Reporting............................. 313Safety Information, Tire................................ 253Safety Tips.................................................... 142Safety, Exhaust Gas...................................... 143Schedule, Maintenance....................... 231, 232Seat Belt Reminder.......................................... 87
Seat Belts............................................ 114, 143Adjustable Shoulder Belt.......................... 118Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage..... 118Adjustable Upper Shoulder BeltAnchorage............................................ 118Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)........... 120Child Restraints........................................ 130Energy Management Feature................... 120Extender................................................... 119Front Seat............................... 114, 115, 117Inspection................................................. 143Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation.................... 117Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting................... 118Lap/Shoulder Belts................................... 115Operating Instructions.............................. 117Pregnant Women...................................... 119Pretensioners........................................... 120Rear Seat.................................................. 115Reminder.................................................. 115Seat Belt Extender.................................... 119Seat Belt Pretensioner.............................. 120Untwisting Procedure................................ 118Seat Belts Maintenance................................ 273Seats.................................................. 30, 31, 33Adjustment...........................................30, 31Easy Entry....................................................32Head Restraints....................................35, 36Heated.........................................................33Height Adjustment.......................................31
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Radial
........................................................ 262Replacement................................... 222, 264Rotation.................................................... 270Safety.............................................. 253, 261Sizes.......................................................... 254Snow Tires................................................. 266Spare Tires............................. 218, 266, 267Spinning.................................................... 263Trailer Towing............................................ 195Tread Wear Indicators............................... 264Wheel Mounting........................................ 222Wheel Nut Torque..................................... 275To Open Hood.................................................. 61Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight....................... 194Towing........................................................... 191Behind A Motorhome................................ 198Disabled Vehicle........................................ 228Guide......................................................... 194Recreational.............................................. 198Weight....................................................... 194Towing Behind A Motorhome......................... 198Traction............................................... 198, 199Traction Control............................................. 102Trailer Towing................................................ 191Cooling System Tips.................................. 198Hitches...................................................... 193Minimum Requirements............................ 195Tips........................................................... 197Trailer And Tongue Weight........................ 194
Wiring....................................................... 196Trailer Towing Guide..................................... 194Trailer Weight................................................ 194Transfer Case Fluid....................................... 253, 281, 283Maintenance............................................ 253Transmission................................................ 153Automatic........................................ 153, 251Fluid................................................ 281, 283Maintenance............................................ 251Shifting..................................................... 151Transporting Pets.......................................... 142Tread Wear Indicators.................................. 264Trunk Lid (Deck Lid)......................................... 62Trunk Release Remote Control........................ 62Turn Signals.............................................. 46, 92
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UconnectUconnect Settings
................12, 13, 20, 285Uconnect 4C/4C Nav With 8.4-Inch
Display.......................................................... 285Uconnect SettingsCustomer Programmable Features
..................................20, 24, 285Passive Entry Programming......................... 24
Uniform Tire Quality Grades.......................... 270Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink).....66Universal Transmitter.......................................66Unleaded Gasoline........................................ 276Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt.................... 118USB............................................................... 302
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Vanity Mirrors...................................................42Vehicle Certification Label............................ 190Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).............. 275Vehicle Loading.................................... 190, 258Vehicle Modifications/Alterations...................... 9Vehicle Security Alarm.....................................22Vehicle Storage...................................... 56, 271Vehicle User GuideIn Vehicle Help.............................................10Navigation...................................................10Operating Instructions.................................10Searching User Guide..................................10Viscosity, Engine Oil............................. 240, 241Voice Command............................................ 304Voice Recognition System (VR)..................... 304
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