trailer CHRYSLER 300 2022 Owner's Manual

SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE247
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
NOTE:The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on
the driver’s side B-pillar or the rear edge of the
driver's side door.
Check the inflation pressure of each tire, including
the spare tire (if equipped), at least monthly and
inflate to the recommended pressure for your
vehicle.

Example Tire Placard Location (Door) Example Tire Placard Location (B-pillar)

Tire And Loading Information Placard

Tire And Loading Information Placard
This placard tells you important information about
the:

1. Number of people that can be carried in the
vehicle.

2. Total weight your vehicle can carry.
3. Tire size designed for your vehicle.
4. Cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and spare tires.
Loading
The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not
exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on your
vehicle. You will not exceed the tire's load carrying
capacity if you adhere to the loading conditions,
tire size, and cold tire inflation pressures specified
on the Tire and Loading Information placard in
“Vehicle Loading” Ú page 119.
NOTE:Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition, gross
axle weight ratings (GAWRs) for the front and rear
axles must not be exceeded.
For further information on GAWRs, vehicle loading,
and trailer towing Úpage 119.8

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To determine the maximum loading conditions of
your vehicle, locate the statement “The combined
weight of occupants and cargo should never
exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs” on the Tire and Loading
Information placard. The combined weight of
occupants, cargo/luggage and trailer tongue
weight (if applicable) should never exceed the
weight referenced here.
Steps For Determining Correct Load
Limit—
(1) Locate the statement “The combined
weight of occupants and cargo should
never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.” on your
vehicle's placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of
the driver and passengers that will be
riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the
driver and passengers from XXX kg or
XXX lbs. (4) The resulting figure equals the
available amount of cargo and luggage
load capacity. For example, if “XXX”
amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will
be five 150 lb passengers in your
vehicle, the amount of available cargo
and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs.
(1400-750 (5x150) = 650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of
luggage and cargo being loaded on the
vehicle. That weight may not safely
exceed the available cargo and luggage
load capacity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer,
load from your trailer will be transferred
to your vehicle. Consult this manual to
determine how this reduces the
available cargo and luggage load
capacity of your vehicle.
Metric Example For Load Limit
For example, if “XXX” amount equals 635 kg and
there will be five 68 kg passengers in your vehicle,
the amount of available cargo and luggage load
capacity is 295 kg (635-340 (5x68) = 295 kg) as
shown in step 4.
NOTE:
If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from
your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle.
The following table shows examples on how to
calculate total load, cargo/luggage, and towing
capacities of your vehicle with varying seating
configurations and number and size of occu
-
pants. This table is for illustration purposes only
and may not be accurate for the seating and
load carry capacity of your vehicle.
For the following example, the combined weight
of occupants and cargo should never exceed
865 lbs (392 kg).

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Run Flat Tires — If Equipped
Run Flat tires allow you the capability to drive
50 miles (80 km) at 50 mph (80 km/h) after a
rapid loss of inflation pressure. This rapid loss of
inflation is referred to as the Run Flat mode. A Run
Flat mode occurs when the tire inflation pressure is
of/or below 14 psi (96 kPa). Once a Run Flat tire
reaches the run flat mode it has limited driving
capabilities and needs to be replaced immediately.
A Run Flat tire is not repairable. When a run flat tire
is changed after driving with underinflated tire
condition, please replace the TPMS sensor as it is
not designed to be reused when driven under run
flat mode 14 psi (96 kPa) condition.
NOTE:TPMS Sensor must be replaced after driving the
vehicle on a flat tire condition.
It is not recommended driving a vehicle loaded at
full capacity or to tow a trailer while a tire is in the
run flat mode.
See the Tire Pressure Monitoring System section
for more information.
Tire Spinning
When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions,
do not spin your vehicle's wheels above 30 mph
(48 km/h) or for longer than 30 seconds
continuously without stopping.
For further information Úpage 206.
Tread Wear Indicators
Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment
tires to help you in determining when your tires
should be replaced.

Tire Tread
These indicators are molded into the bottom of the
tread grooves. They will appear as bands when the
tread depth becomes a 1/16 of an inch (1.6 mm).
When the tread is worn to the tread wear
indicators, the tire should be replaced.
Life Of Tire
The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying
factors including, but not limited to:
Driving style.
Tire pressure - Improper cold tire inflation pres
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sures can cause uneven wear patterns to
develop across the tire tread. These abnormal
wear patterns will reduce tread life, resulting in
the need for earlier tire replacement.
Distance driven.
Performance tires, tires with a speed rating of V
or higher, and Summer tires typically have a
reduced tread life. Rotation of these tires per
the vehicle scheduled maintenance is highly
recommended.
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces
generated by excessive wheel speeds may
cause tire damage or failure. A tire could
explode and injure someone. Do not spin your
vehicle's wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h)
for more than 30 seconds continuously when
you are stuck, and do not let anyone near a
spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
1 — Worn Tire
2 — New Tire
WARNING!
Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after
six years, regardless of the remaining tread.
Failure to follow this warning can result in
sudden tire failure. You could lose control and
have a collision resulting in serious injury or
death.

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Folding Rear Seats
.......................................... 30Forward Collision Warning............................. 155Four-Way Hazard Flasher............................... 193Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................................. 206Fuel............................................................... 264Additives................................................... 265Clean Air.................................................... 265Ethanol...................................................... 265Gasoline.................................................... 264Gauge.......................................................... 80Materials Added........................................ 265Methanol................................................... 265Octane Rating................................. 264, 268Requirements........................................... 264Specifications............................................ 268Tank Capacity............................................ 267Fuses............................................................. 228
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Garage Door Opener (HomeLink).................... 40Gasoline, Clean Air........................................ 265Gasoline, Reformulated................................. 265Gauges Fuel............................................................. 80Gear Ranges.................................................... 93Glass Cleaning............................................... 262Gross Axle Weight Rating..................... 119, 121Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 119, 120GVWR............................................................ 119
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HazardDriving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing Water
.................................... 127Hazard Warning Flashers.............................. 193Head Restraints........................................ 35, 36Head Rests............................................... 35, 36Headlights.................................................... 240Automatic.................................................... 46Cleaning................................................... 260High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch.......... 45Lights On Reminder..................................... 47On With Wipers............................................ 46Passing........................................................ 46Switch.......................................................... 44Time Delay................................................... 46Washers................................................... 216Heated Mirrors................................................. 39Heated Seats................................................... 33Heater, Engine Block....................................... 89
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch... 45
Hill Start Assist.............................................. 150HitchesTrailer Towing........................................... 122Holder, Coin..................................................... 57HomeLink (Garage Door Opener)..................... 40Hood Prop........................................................ 65Hood Release.................................................. 65
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Ignition.............................................................15Switch..........................................................15Inside Rearview Mirror........................... 37, 193Instrument Cluster....................................68, 70Descriptions.................................................83Display.................................................. 70, 73Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning................... 262Interior Appearance Care.............................. 261Interior Lights...................................................48
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Jack Location................................................ 198Jack Operation.............................................. 198Jacking Instructions...................................... 198Jump Starting................................................ 201
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Key FobArm The System
...........................................19Unlatch The Trunk.......................................13Key Fob Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry)....................................13Keyless Enter 'n Go™................................ 23, 86Enter The Trunk...........................................13Passive Entry...............................................23Passive Entry Programming.........................23Keys.................................................................12Replacement...............................................14
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Specifications Fuel (Gasoline)
.......................................... 268Oil.............................................................. 268Speed ControlAccel/Decel................................................. 99Accel/Decel (ACC Only)............................. 103Cancel....................................................... 100Resume....................................................... 99Set............................................................... 99Speed Control (Cruise Control)............... 98, 100Sport Mode...................................................... 97Starting............................................................ 86Automatic Transmission.............................. 86Button......................................................... 15Cold Weather.............................................. 89Engine Fails To Start................................... 88Starting And Operating.................................... 86Starting Procedures......................................... 86Steering........................................................... 26Column Lock............................................... 26Power.......................................................... 97Tilt Column.................................................. 26Wheel, Heated............................................. 26Wheel, Tilt................................................... 26Storage.......................................................... 260Storage, Vehicle...................................... 55, 260Storing Your Vehicle...................................... 260
Stuck, Freeing............................................... 206Sun Roof.......................................................... 63Sunglasses Storage......................................... 58Supplemental Restraint System – Air Bag.... 168Synthetic Engine Oil...................................... 218
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Telescoping Steering Column.......................... 26Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)............. 54Tilt Steering Column........................................ 26Time DelayHeadlight..................................................... 46Tire And Loading Information Placard........... 247Tire Markings................................................ 242Tire Safety Information................................. 242Tires...................................191, 250, 254, 259Aging (Life Of Tires).................................. 252Air Pressure.............................................. 250Chains...................................................... 257Changing......................................... 197, 198Compact Spare......................................... 254General Information........................ 250, 254High Speed............................................... 251Inflation Pressure..................................... 250Jacking..................................................... 198Life Of Tires.............................................. 252
Load Capacity........................................... 247
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).... 81, 157
Quality Grading......................................... 259Radial....................................................... 251Replacement............................................ 253Rotation.................................................... 258Safety.............................................. 242, 250Sizes......................................................... 243Snow Tires................................................ 254Spare Tires.............................198, 254, 255Spinning................................................... 252Trailer Towing........................................... 124Tread Wear Indicators.............................. 252Wheel Nut Torque..................................... 263To Open Hood..................................................65Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight...................... 123Towing........................................................... 120Behind A Motorhome................................ 126Disabled Vehicle....................................... 208Guide........................................................ 122Recreational............................................. 126Weight...................................................... 122
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Towing Behind A Motorhome
......................... 126Traction......................................................... 126Traction Control............................................. 151Trailer Towing................................................ 120Hitches...................................................... 122Minimum Requirements............................ 123Tips........................................................... 125Trailer And Tongue Weight........................ 123Wiring........................................................ 124Trailer Towing Guide...................................... 122Trailer Weight................................................ 122Transfer Case Fluid................................................ 228, 269Maintenance............................................. 228Transmission................................................... 92Automatic........................................... 92, 227Fluid.......................................................... 269Maintenance............................................. 227Shifting........................................................ 91Transporting Pets.......................................... 189Tread Wear Indicators................................... 252Trunk Lid (Deck Lid)......................................... 65Trunk Release Remote Control........................ 65Turn Signals.............................................. 47, 83
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UconnectUconnect Settings
..............................18, 129
Uconnect 4C/4C Nav With 8.4-Inch Display.... 129
Uconnect Settings
Customer Programmable Features.. 18, 23, 129
Passive Entry Programming......................... 23Uniform Tire Quality Grades.......................... 259Universal Garage Door Opener
(Homelink®)
b
............................................. 40Unleaded Gasoline....................................... 264Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt................... 164USB.................................................................. 58
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Vanity Mirrors.................................................. 37Vehicle Certification Label............................ 119Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).............. 263Vehicle Loading.......................... 119, 120, 247Vehicle Maintenance.................................... 217Vehicle Modifications/Alterations...................... 8Vehicle Security Alarm..................................... 19Vehicle Storage.......................................55, 260Voice Command............................................... 27Voice Recognition System (VR)........................ 27
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Warning Flashers, Hazard............................. 193Warning Lights
(Instrument Cluster Descriptions)....................80Warranty Information.................................... 272Washer Adding Fluid.............................................. 216Washers, Windshield.................................... 216Washing Vehicle............................................ 260WaterDriving Through........................................ 127Wheel And Wheel Tire Care........................... 256Wheel And Wheel Tire Trim........................... 256Wind Buffeting.................................................63Window Fogging...............................................55Windows..........................................................61Power...........................................................61Reset Auto-Up..............................................62Windshield Defroster.................................... 190Windshield Washers........................................50Fluid.......................................................... 216Windshield Wiper Blades.............................. 221Windshield Wipers...........................................50Wipers Blade Replacement........................... 221Wipers, Rain Sensitive.....................................51

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