display CHRYSLER 300 2020 Owners Manual

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INTRODUCTION
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL .................................. 9
Essential Information .................................... 9
Symbols .......................................................... 9
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ................................. 9
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS ........... 9
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
VEHICLE USER GUIDE — IF EQUIPPED ...............10
KEYS ......................................................................11
Key Fob......................................................... 11
IGNITION SWITCH .................................................16
Keyless Push Button Ignition ...................... 16
Vehicle On Message ................................... 17
REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED .........................18
How To Use Remote Start — If Equipped ... 18
Remote Start Abort Message On The
Instrument Cluster Display — If Equipped .. 19 To Enter Remote Start Mode ...................... 19
To Exit Remote Start Mode Without
Driving The Vehicle ..................................... 19 To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive
The Vehicle ................................................... 19 Remote Start Comfort Systems —
If Equipped ................................................... 20 General Information .................................... 20 SENTRY KEY.......................................................... 21
Key Programming ....................................... 21
Replacement Keys....................................... 21
General Information .................................... 22
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED .... 22
To Arm The System ...................................... 22
To Disarm The System ................................ 23
Rearming Of The System............................. 23
Tamper Alert................................................. 23
DOORS .................................................................. 23
Manual Door Locks...................................... 23
Power Door Locks ....................................... 24
Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry .......... 24
Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit ................. 27
Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped ......... 28
Child-Protection Door Lock System —
Rear Doors .................................................. 28
DRIVER MEMORY SETTINGS — IF EQUIPPED ... 28
Programming The Memory Feature............ 29
Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless
Entry Key Fob To Memory ........................... 29 Memory Position Recall............................... 30
SEATS ................................................................... 30
Manual Adjustment (Rear Seats) ............... 30
Power Seats ................................................ 31
Heated Seats — If Equipped ....................... 33
Front Ventilated Seats — If Equipped ........ 35 HEAD RESTRAINTS ..............................................35
Reactive Head Restraints — Front Seats .. 35
Rear Head Restraints ................................. 36
Front Head Restraint Removal ................... 37
STEERING WHEEL.................................................37
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column —
If Equipped .................................................. 37 Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column —
If Equipped .................................................. 38 Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped ...... 38
MIRRORS ..............................................................39
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . 39
Outside Mirrors ............................................ 39
Driver's Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror —
If Equipped ................................................... 39 Outside Mirrors With Turn Signal And
Approach Lighting — If Equipped ................ 40 Power Mirrors............................................... 40
Power Folding Outside Mirrors —
If Equipped ................................................... 40 Heated Mirrors — If Equipped ..................... 41
Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse —
If Equipped ................................................... 41 Illuminated Vanity Mirrors —
If Equipped .................................................. 42

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EXTERIOR LIGHTS ................................................42 Multifunction Lever ...................................... 42
Headlight Switch .......................................... 42
Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) .................. 43
High/Low Beam Switch ............................... 43
Automatic High Beam — If Equipped ......... 43
Flash-To-Pass ............................................... 44
Automatic Headlights ................................. 44
Parking Lights ............................................. 44
Headlights On With Wipers ......................... 44
Adaptive Bi-Xenon High Intensity
Discharge Headlights — If Equipped........... 44 Headlight Time Delay .................................. 45
Lights-On Reminder .................................... 45
Fog Lights — If Equipped ............................. 45
Turn Signals ................................................ 46
Lane Change Assist — If Equipped ............. 46
INTERIOR LIGHTS ................................................46
Courtesy Lights ............................................ 46
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS .............48
Wiper Operation ........................................... 48
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped ........... 49
CLIMATE CONTROLS ...........................................50
Automatic Climate Control Overview .......... 50
Climate Control Functions ........................... 55
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ....... 55
Operating Tips ............................................. 56 WINDOWS ............................................................ 57
Power Window Controls .............................. 57
Wind Buffeting ............................................ 59
PANORAMIC SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED ........... 59
Opening Sunroof .......................................... 59
Closing Sunroof............................................ 60
Wind Buffeting ............................................ 60
Opening Power Shade ................................. 60
Closing Power Shade................................... 61
Pinch Protect Feature.................................. 61
Sunroof Maintenance.................................. 61
Ignition Off Operation .................................. 61
HOOD ..................................................................... 61
To Open The Hood ...................................... 61
To Close The Hood ....................................... 62
TRUNK.................................................................... 62
Opening ........................................................ 62
Closing .......................................................... 63
Trunk Safety ................................................. 63
Cargo Area Features ................................... 64
LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ....... 65
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED ........ 66 Before You Begin Programming
HomeLink® .................................................. 66 Canadian/Gate Operator Programming ..... 68
Using HomeLink®........................................ 69
Security......................................................... 69
Troubleshooting Tips ................................... 69
General Information .................................... 70 INTERNAL EQUIPMENT ........................................70
Storage ......................................................... 70
Cupholders .................................................. 72
Power Sunshade — If Equipped .................. 73
Electrical Power Outlets .............................. 74
Sunglasses Bin Door .................................. 75
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .......................................76
Instrument Cluster Descriptions ................ 77
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY .......................78
Location And Controls ................................. 78
Engine Oil Life Reset .................................. 79
Instrument Cluster Display Selectable
Menu Items .................................................. 80 Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode
Message — Electrical Load Reduction
Actions — If Equipped ................................. 83
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES ..................84
Red Warning Lights ..................................... 85
Yellow Warning Lights ................................. 88
Yellow Indicator Lights ................................ 91
Green Indicator Lights ................................. 91
White Indicator Lights ................................. 92
Blue Indicator Lights ................................... 92
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II ......93
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
Cybersecurity ............................................... 93

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EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS ...........................................................93
SAFETY
SAFETY FEATURES ...............................................95 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 95
Electronic Brake Control (EBC) System ...... 96
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS ........................ 102
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) —
If Equipped .................................................102 Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With
Mitigation Operation - If Equipped ............106 Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) ........................................... 109
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .................. 113
Occupant Restraint Systems Features ....113
Important Safety Precautions ...................114Seat Belt Systems ..................................... 114Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) ...121Child Restraints..........................................130Transporting Pets ......................................142
SAFETY TIPS ...................................................... 142
Transporting Passengers ..........................142
Exhaust Gas ...............................................143Safety Checks You Should Make Inside
The Vehicle ................................................143 Periodic Safety Checks You Should
Make Outside The Vehicle ........................ 145
STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING THE ENGINE ....................................146
Automatic Transmission ........................... 146
Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition ................... 146
Normal Starting ......................................... 146
Cold Weather Operation
(Below –22°F Or −30°C) ......................... 149 If Engine Fails To Start .............................. 149
After Starting .............................................. 149
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED .......149
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS .......150
PARKING BRAKE ................................................ 150
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ............................ 151
Ignition Park Interlock ............................... 153Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock
System ....................................................... 153 Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission ...... 153
SPORT MODE — IF EQUIPPED .......................... 159
FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L ONLY —
IF EQUIPPED ....................................................... 160
POWER STEERING .............................................160
SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED .................... 160
To Activate.................................................. 161
To Set A Desired Speed ............................ 161
To Vary The Speed Setting ....................... 161
To Accelerate For Passing ........................ 162
To Resume Speed .................................... 162
To Deactivate ............................................ 162 ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) —
IF EQUIPPED ...................................................... 163
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Operation ................................................... 164 Activating Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC) .............................................. 165 To Activate/Deactivate.............................. 165
To Set A Desired ACC Speed..................... 166
To Cancel ................................................... 166
To Turn Off ................................................. 166To Resume ................................................. 166To Vary The ACC Speed ............................. 167
Setting The Following Distance In ACC .... 168
Overtake Aid............................................... 169
ACC Operation At Stop............................... 169Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu ........ 170
Display Warnings And Maintenance ........ 170
Precautions While Driving With ACC......... 172
General Information .................................. 174
Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control
Mode .......................................................... 174
PARKSENSE FRONT AND REAR PARK ASSIST —
IF EQUIPPED ....................................................... 177
ParkSense Sensors ................................... 177
ParkSense Warning Display...................... 177
ParkSense Display..................................... 178
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense .......... 181

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
VEHICLE USER GUIDE — IF EQUIPPED
Access your Owner’s Information right through
your Uconnect 4C or 4C NAV touchscreen
system (if equipped).
To access the Vehicle User Guide on your
Uconnect Touchscreen: Press the Uconnect
Apps button. From there, press the Vehicle User
Guide icon on your touchscreen. No Uconnect
registration is required.

Uconnect 4C NAV With 8.4–inch Display Vehicle User Guide Touchscreen Icon
NOTE:
Vehicle User Guide features are not available
while the vehicle is moving. If you try to access
while the vehicle is in motion, the system will
display the message “Feature not available
while the vehicle is in motion”.
Pre-Installed Features
Your User Guide — Updated in real-time
Touchscreen convenience
Maintenance schedules and information
Comprehensive icon and symbol glossary
Available when and where you need it
Customizable interface
Multilingual
Once you launch your Vehicle User Guide, you
will be able to explore your warranty information
and radio manual when and where you need
them. Your Uconnect system displays the
Vehicle User Guide on your touchscreen radio to
assist in better understanding your vehicle.
There’s no app to download, no phone to connect and no external device needed for
playback. Plus, it’s updated throughout the
year, in real-time, so it is never out of date.
Features/Benefits
Pre-installed on your Uconnect touchscreen
radio
Enhanced search and browsing capability
Robust NAV application (if equipped)
Add selected topics to a fast-access Favor
-
ites category
Icon and symbol glossary
Warranty information
Crucial driver information and assistance:
Operating Instructions
Warranty Information
Fluid Level Standards
Maintenance Schedules
Emergency Procedures
911 Contact and More

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12GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
To remove the emergency key, slide the
mechanical release button on the back of the
key fob sideways with your thumb and then pull
the key out with your other hand.

Emergency Key Removal Process

In case the ignition switch does not change with
the push of a button, the key fob may have a low
or fully depleted battery. A low key fob battery
can be verified by referring to the instrument
cluster, which will display directions to follow.
NOTE:
In a situation of a low or fully depleted battery, a
backup method can be used to operate the igni -
tion switch. Put the nose side of the key fob (side opposite of the emergency key) against
the START/STOP ignition button and push to
operate the ignition switch.
To Unlock The Doors
Push and release the unlock button on the key
fob once to unlock the driver's door or twice
within five seconds to unlock all doors.
The turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge
the unlock signal. The illuminated entry system
will also be activated.
NOTE:
All door unlock settings can be programmed to
your convenience through Uconnect Settings.
Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia”
for further information.
Unlock the driver door on the first push of the
key fob unlock button.
Unlock all doors on the first push of the key
fob unlock button.
NOTE:
To unlock doors and trunk with passive entry,
Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry” in
“Doors” in this chapter for further information. NOTE:
When you use the key fob to open any door, the
courtesy lights, overhead lights, and approach
lighting in the outside mirrors (if equipped) will
turn on. Refer to “Interior Lights” in this chapter
for further information.
1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks
This feature lets you program the system to
unlock either the driver's door or all doors
on the first push of the unlock button on the
key fob.
To change the current setting, refer to
“Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further
information.
Flash Lights With Lock
This feature will cause the turn signal lights to
flash when the doors are locked with the key
fob. This feature can be turned on or turned off.
To change the current setting, refer to
“Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further
information.
1 — Mechanical Release Button
2 — Emergency Key

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ON/RUN
Driving position.
All the electrical devices are available.
START
The engine will start.
NOTE:
Refer to "Starting The Engine" in "Starting And
Operating" for further information.
VEHICLE ON MESSAGE
When opening the driver's door and the ignition
is in the ON/RUN (engine not running) position,
a chime will sound to remind you to place the
ignition in the OFF position.
In addition to the chime, the Vehicle On
message will display in the cluster (if equipped). NOTE:
The power window switches and power sunroof
(if equipped) will remain active for three
minutes after the ignition is placed in the OFF
position. Opening either front door will cancel
this feature. The timing for this feature is
programmable.
WARNING!
When exiting the vehicle, always remove
the key fob from the vehicle and lock your
vehicle.
Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or
with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle unat
-
tended is dangerous for a number of
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 gear selector.
Do not leave the key fob in or near the
vehicle, or in a location accessible to chil-
dren, and do not leave the ignition of a
vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go
in the 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.
CAUTION!
An unlocked vehicle is an invitation for
thieves. Always remove key fob from the
vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the
vehicle unattended.
WARNING! (Continued)
WARNING!
Before exiting a vehicle, always come to a
complete stop, then shift the automatic
transmission into PARK, apply the parking
brake, place the engine in the OFF position,
remove the key fob from the vehicle and
lock your vehicle. If equipped with Keyless
Enter-N-Go, always make sure the keyless
ignition is in “OFF” position, 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.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle unat -
tended is dangerous for a number of
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 gear selector.
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REMOTE START ABORT MESSAGE ON
T
HE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY —
I
F EQUIPPED
The following messages will display in the
instrument cluster display if the vehicle fails to
remote start or exits remote start prematurely:
Remote Start Aborted — Door Open
Remote Start Aborted — Hood Open
Remote Start Aborted — Fuel Low
Remote Start Aborted — Trunk Open
Remote Start Disabled — Start Vehicle To
Reset
Remote Start Aborted — Too Cold
Remote Start Aborted — Time Expired
The message will stay active until the ignition is
placed in the ON/RUN position.
TO ENTER REMOTE START MODE
Push and release the remote start button on the
key fob twice within five seconds. The vehicle
doors will lock, the parking lights will flash, and
the horn will chirp twice (if programmed). Then,
the engine will start, and the vehicle will remain
in the Remote Start mode for a 15 minute cycle.
NOTE:
If an engine fault is present or fuel level is
low, the vehicle will start and then shut down
in 10 seconds.
The park lamps will turn on and remain on
during Remote Start mode.
For security, power window and power
sunroof operation (if equipped) are disabled
when the vehicle is in the Remote Start
mode.
The engine can be started two consecutive
times with the key fob. However, the ignition
must be cycled by pushing the START/STOP
ignition button twice (or the ignition switch
must be placed in the ON/RUN position)
before you can repeat the start sequence for
a third cycle.
TO EXIT REMOTE START MODE
W
ITHOUT DRIVING THE VEHICLE
Push and release the remote start button one
time or allow the engine to run for the entire
15 minute cycle.
NOTE:
To avoid unintentional shutdowns, the system
will disable for two seconds after receiving a
valid remote start request.
TO EXIT REMOTE START MODE AND
D
RIVE THE VEHICLE
Before the end of 15 minute cycle, push and
release the unlock button on the key fob to
unlock the doors and disarm the vehicle
security alarm (if equipped). Then, prior to the
end of the 15 minute cycle, push and release
the START/STOP ignition button.
NOTE:
For vehicles not equipped with the Keyless
Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry feature, the igni -
tion switch must be in the ON/RUN position
in order to drive the vehicle.
Keep key fobs away from children. Opera -
tion of the Remote Start System, windows,
door locks or other controls could cause
serious injury or death.
WARNING! (Continued)
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For vehicles not equipped with the Keyless
Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry feature, the
message “Remote Start Active — Insert Key
and Turn To Run” will show in the instrument
cluster display until you insert the key.
For vehicles equipped with the Keyless
Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry feature, the
message “Remote Start Active — Push Start
Button” will show in the instrument cluster
display until you push the START/STOP igni -
tion button.
To Cancel Remote Start
Remote Starting will also cancel if any of the
following occur:
The engine stalls or engine speed exceeds
2500 RPM.
Any engine warning lights come on.
Low Fuel Light turns on.
The hood is opened.
The hazard switch is pushed.
The gear selector is moved out of PARK.
The brake pedal is pushed.
REMOTE START COMFORT SYSTEMS —
I
F EQUIPPED
When remote start is activated, the heated
steering wheel and driver heated seat features
will automatically turn on in cold weather. In
warm weather, the driver vented seat feature
will automatically turn on when the remote start
is activated. These features will stay on through
the duration of remote start or until the ignition
switch is placed in the ON/RUN position.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The following regulatory statement applies to all
Radio Frequency (RF) devices equipped in this
vehicle:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules and with Innovation, Science and
Economic Development Canada license-exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful
interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR
d`Innovation, Science and Economic
Development applicables aux appareils radio
exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée
aux deux conditions suivantes:

1. l'appareil ne doit pas produire de
brouillage, et

2. l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible d'en compro -
mettre le fonctionnement.
La operación de este equipo está sujeta a las
siguientes dos condiciones:

1. es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no cause interferencia perjudicial y

2. este equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar cualquier interferencia, incluyendo la que
pueda causar su operación no deseada.
NOTE:
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compli -
ance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.

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The memory settings 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.

Memory Settings Buttons

PROGRAMMING THE MEMORY FEATURE
To create a new memory profile, perform the
following:
NOTE:
Saving a new memory profile will erase the
selected profile from memory.

1. Place the vehicle’s ignition in the ON/RUN position (do not start the engine).

2. Adjust all memory profile settings to desired preferences (i.e., seat, side mirror, power tilt
and telescopic steering column [if
equipped], and radio station presets).
3. Push and release the set (S) button on the memory switch, and then push the desired
memory button (1 or 2) within five seconds.
The instrument cluster display 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.
LINKING AND UNLINKING THE REMOTE
K
EYLESS ENTRY KEY FOB TO MEMORY
Your key fobs can be programmed to recall one
of two saved memory profiles by pushing the
unlock button on the key fob.
NOTE:
Before programming your key fobs you must
select the “Personal Settings Linked To Key
Fob” feature through the Uconnect system
screen. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multi -
media” for further information.
To program your key fobs, perform the following:

1. Place the vehicle’s ignition in the OFF position.

2. Select a desired memory profile, 1 or 2.
3. Once the profile has been recalled, push and release the set (S) button on the
memory switch.
4. Within five seconds, push and release button (1) or (2) accordingly. “Memory
Profile Set” (1 or 2) will display in the
instrument cluster.
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5. Push and release the lock button on the key
fob within 10 seconds.
NOTE:
Your key fobs can be unlinked from your
memory settings by pushing the set (S) button,
and within 10 seconds, pushing the unlock
button on the key fob.
MEMORY POSITION RECALL
NOTE:
If a recall is attempted when the vehicle is not in
PARK, a message will be displayed in the instru -
ment cluster display.
To recall the memory settings for driver one or
two, push the desired memory button number
(1 or 2) or the unlock button on the key fob
linked to the desired memory position.
A recall can be canceled by pushing any of the
memory buttons during a recall (S, 1, or 2), or by
pushing any of the seat adjustment switches.
When a recall is canceled, the driver's seat and
power tilt and telescopic steering column (if
equipped) stop moving. A delay of one second
will occur before another recall can be selected.
SEATS
Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint
System of the vehicle.
MANUAL ADJUSTMENT (REAR SEATS)
Folding Rear Seat
The rear seatbacks can be folded forward to
provide an additional storage area. To fold the
rear seatback, pull on the loops located on the
upper seatback. NOTE:
These loops can be tucked away when not in
use.

Rear Seatback Loop

After releasing the seatback, it can be folded
forward.

Folded Rear Seatback

WARNING!
It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision,
people riding in these areas are more likely
to be seriously injured or killed.
Do not allow people to ride in any area of
your vehicle that is not equipped with seats
and seat belts. In a collision, people riding
in these areas are more likely to be seri -
ously injured or killed.
Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat
and using a seat belt properly.

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