maintenance CHRYSLER 300 2022 Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................. 7
2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE ..................................................................................12
3 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ....................................................... 68
4 STARTING AND OPERATING ................................................................................................ 86 5 MULTIMEDIA ............................................................................................................................... 128
6 SAFETY ......................................................................................................................................... 145 7 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ..................................................................................................... 193
8 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................... 210
9 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................ 263
10 CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE ..................................................................................................... 270 11 INDEX ............................................................................................................................................. 274

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UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER
(HOMELINK®) ....................................................... 40
Before You Begin Programming HomeLink® ... 40

Erasing All The HomeLink® Channels ............40
Identifying Whether You Have A Rolling Code
Or Non-Rolling Code Device.............................40
Programming HomeLink® To A Garage
Door Opener .....................................................41
Programming HomeLink® To A Miscellaneous
Device ...............................................................42

Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button .. 42

Canadian/Gate Operator Programming .........42
Security .............................................................43
Troubleshooting Tips ........................................43
EXTERIOR LIGHTS ................................................. 44
Headlight Switch...............................................44
Multifunction Lever ..........................................45
Daytime Running Lights (DRLs).......................45
High/Low Beam Switch....................................45
Automatic High Beam — If Equipped .............45
Flash-To-Pass....................................................46
Automatic Headlights ......................................46
Parking Lights ..................................................46
Headlights On With Wipers ..............................46 Adaptive Bi-Xenon High Intensity Discharge
Headlights — If Equipped .................................46
Headlight Time Delay ......................................46
Lights-On Reminder ........................................47
Fog Lights — If Equipped..................................47
Turn Signals .....................................................47
Lane Change Assist — If Equipped ..................47
Automatic Headlight Leveling —If Equipped ...48
INTERIOR LIGHTS ..................................................48
Interior Courtesy Lights ....................................48
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS............... 50
Windshield Wiper Operation ............................50
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped ...............51
CLIMATE CONTROLS .............................................52
Automatic Climate Control Descriptions And
Functions ..........................................................52
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ...........54
Climate Voice Commands................................55
Operating Tips .................................................55
INTERIOR STORAGE AND EQUIPMENT ............... 56
Storage..............................................................56
USB/AUX Control ..............................................58
Lighted Cupholders — If Equipped ..................59
Power Sunshade — If Equipped ......................59
Power Outlets ...................................................60 WINDOWS ............................................................. 61
Power Window Controls ................................... 61
Automatic Window Features .......................... 62
Reset Auto-Up .................................................. 62
Window Lockout Switch ................................... 62
Wind Buffeting .................................................63
PANORAMIC SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED ............. 63
Opening And Closing The Sunroof .................. 64
Pinch Protect Feature ...................................... 64
Opening And Closing The Power Shade..........64
Sunroof Maintenance ...................................... 65
Ignition Off Operation....................................... 65
HOOD....................................................................... 65
Opening The Hood ..........................................65
Closing The Hood ............................................. 65
TRUNK ..................................................................... 65
Opening The Trunk ........................................... 65
Closing The Trunk............................................. 66
Trunk Safety ..................................................... 66
Cargo Area Features ....................................... 67

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ........................................ 68
Instrument Cluster Descriptions ....................70
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY ........................ 70
Location And Controls ......................................71
Engine Oil Life Reset .......................................72
Instrument Cluster Display Selectable Menu
Items .................................................................73
Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode
Message — Electrical Load Reduction
Actions —If Equipped .......................................75
Programmable Features ..................................76
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES ................... 76
Red Warning Lights ..........................................77
Yellow Warning Lights ......................................79
Yellow Indicator Lights .....................................82
Green Indicator Lights......................................82
White Indicator Lights ......................................83
Blue Indicator Lights ........................................83
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II ....... 84
Onboard Diagnostic System
(OBD II) Cybersecurity ......................................84
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS ............................................................ 85
STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING THE ENGINE ........................................86
Automatic Transmission .................................86
Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ — Ignition......................86
Normal Starting ...............................................86
AutoPark ...........................................................87
Extended Park Starting ....................................88
If Engine Fails To Start .....................................88
Cold Weather Operation
(Below –22°F Or −30°C) ...............................89
After Starting ....................................................89
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED ...........89
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS ...........89
PARKING BRAKE ....................................................90
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ................................91
Ignition Park Interlock ......................................92
Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI)
System ..............................................................92
8-Speed Automatic Transmission ...................92
SPORT MODE — IF EQUIPPED ..............................97
FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L ONLY —
IF EQUIPPED ...........................................................97
POWER STEERING .................................................97
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEMS — IF EQUIPPED ....98 Cruise Control ..................................................98
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ...................... 100 PARKSENSE FRONT AND REAR PARK
ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED ....................................... 108
ParkSense Sensors ....................................... 109
ParkSense Display ........................................ 109
ParkSense Warning Display ......................... 112
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense.............. 112

Service The ParkSense Park Assist System ...112

Cleaning The ParkSense System ................. 113
ParkSense System Usage Precautions........ 113
LANESENSE — IF EQUIPPED ............................. 114
LaneSense Operation ................................... 114
Turning LaneSense On Or Off....................... 114
LaneSense Warning Message...................... 115
Changing LaneSense Status ........................ 116
PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA ............... 116
REFUELING THE VEHICLE ................................... 118 Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release ............ 118
VEHICLE LOADING .............................................. 119
Vehicle Certification Label............................ 119
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) .......... 119
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) ............... 119
Overloading ................................................... 119
Loading ......................................................... 120
TRAILER TOWING ................................................ 120
Common Towing Definitions......................... 120
Trailer Hitch Classification............................ 122
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer
Weight Ratings) ............................................ 122
Trailer And Tongue Weight .......................... 123
Towing Requirements ................................... 123
Towing Tips ................................................... 125

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RECREATIONAL TOWING
(BEHIND MOTORHOME) ..................................... 126
DRIVING TIPS ....................................................... 126 Driving On Slippery Surfaces ........................ 126
Driving Through Water ................................. 127
MULTIMEDIA
UCONNECT SYSTEMS ......................................... 128
CYBERSECURITY ................................................. 128
UCONNECT SETTINGS ........................................ 129Customer Programmable Features —
Uconnect 4C/4C NAV Settings .................... 129
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES...... 144
Regulatory And Safety Information .............. 144
SAFETY
SAFETY FEATURES .............................................. 145 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ..................... 145
Electronic Brake Control (EBC) System ....... 146
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS .......................... 151
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) —
If Equipped..................................................... 151
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With Mitigation
Operation —
If Equipped..................................................... 155
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) .... 157 OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ................... 160
Occupant Restraint Systems Features ....... 160
Important Safety Precautions ...................... 160Seat Belt Systems ........................................ 161Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) ...... 167Child Restraints ............................................. 176
SAFETY TIPS ....................................................... 189
Transporting Passengers .............................. 189Transporting Pets ......................................... 189
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside
The Vehicle ................................................... 189
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle ...................................... 191
Exhaust Gas................................................... 191
Carbon Monoxide Warnings ......................... 192IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ........................ 193
ASSIST AND SOS MIRROR — IF EQUIPPED ..... 193
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ......................... 197 Preparations For Jacking ............................. 197
Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage .............. 198Jacking And Changing A Tire ....................... 198
JUMP STARTING ................................................. 201
Preparations For Jump Start ........................ 201
Jump Starting Procedure .............................. 202 REFUELING IN AN EMERGENCY –
IF EQUIPPED ........................................................ 203
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ........................... 204
MANUAL PARK RELEASE .................................. 205
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ............................... 206
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE .......................... 208 All Wheel Drive (AWD) Models...................... 209
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) Models ................. 209
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
(EARS) .................................................................. 209
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ......................... 209
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING .................................... 210
Maintenance Plan ......................................... 211
ENGINE COMPARTMENT .................................... 214
3.6L Engine .................................................. 2145.7L Engine ................................................... 215
Checking Oil Level ........................................ 216
Adding Washer Fluid ..................................... 216Maintenance-Free Battery ........................... 216
Pressure Washing ......................................... 217

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VEHICLE MAINTENANCE .................................... 217 Engine Oil ...................................................... 217Engine Oil Filter ............................................. 218
Engine Air Cleaner Filter .............................. 218Air Conditioner Maintenance ....................... 218
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection ................... 220
Body Lubrication............................................ 221
Windshield Wiper Blades .............................. 221Exhaust System ............................................. 222
Cooling System ............................................. 224
Brake System ............................................... 226
Automatic Transmission .............................. 227All Wheel Drive (AWD) — If Equipped .......... 228
Rear Axle ........................................................ 228Fuses.............................................................. 228
Bulb Replacement ......................................... 238
TIRES ..................................................................... 242
Tire Safety Information ................................ 242
Tires — General Information ........................ 250
Tire Types ....................................................... 253
Spare Tires — If Equipped ............................. 254
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ........................ 256
Snow Traction Devices .................................. 257
Tire Rotation Recommendations ................ 258
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES ...................................... 259
Treadwear ...................................................... 259Traction Grades ............................................. 259
Temperature Grades ..................................... 259 VEHICLE STORAGE .............................................. 260
BODYWORK ......................................................... 260
Protection From Atmospheric Agents .......... 260
Body And Underbody Maintenance.............. 260Preserving The Bodywork ............................. 260
INTERIORS .......................................................... 261
Seats And Fabric Parts ................................. 261
Plastic And Coated Parts .............................. 262Leather Surfaces ........................................... 262Glass Surfaces ............................................. 262
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) ........ 263
BRAKE SYSTEM .................................................. 263
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .. 263
Torque Specifications ................................... 263
FUEL REQUIREMENTS ........................................ 264
3.6L Engine ................................................... 264
5.7L Engine ................................................... 264
Reformulated Gasoline ................................ 265Materials Added To Fuel ............................... 265
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ......................... 265

Do Not Use E-85 In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles ....265

CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications ...... 265Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese
Tricarbonyl (MMT) In Gasoline...................... 266Fuel System Cautions ................................... 266 FLUID CAPACITIES .............................................. 267
ENGINE FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS .................. 268
CHASSIS FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ................. 269
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR
YOUR VEHICLE .................................................... 270
Prepare For The Appointment ...................... 270
Prepare A List ................................................ 270
Be Reasonable With Requests..................... 270
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE ................................ 270
FCA US LLC Customer Center....................... 270
FCA Canada Inc. Customer Center .............. 270
Mexico............................................................ 271
Puerto Rico And US Virgin Islands ............... 271
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or
Speech Impaired(TDD/TTY) .......................... 271
Service Contract ........................................... 271
WARRANTY INFORMATION ................................ 272
MOPAR® PARTS ................................................. 272
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS .......................... 272
In The 50 United States And
Washington, D.C............................................ 272
In Canada ...................................................... 272
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS .......................... 273
GENERAL INFORMATION.................................... 273

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INTRODUCTION
Dear Customer,
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Chrysler vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality. This
Owner's Manual has been prepared with the assistance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with the operation and maintenance of your
vehicle. It is supplemented by customer-oriented documents. Within this information, you will find a description of the services that FCA US LLC offers to its
customers as well as the details of the terms and conditions for maintaining its validity. Please take the time to read all of these publications carefully before
driving your vehicle for the first time. Following the instructions, recommendations, tips, and important warnings in this manual will help ensure safe and
enjoyable operation of your vehicle.

This Owner’s Manual describes all versions of this vehicle. Options and equipment dedicated to specific markets or versions are not expressly indicated in
the text. Therefore, you should only consider the information that is related to the trim level, engine, and version that you have purchased. Any content
introduced throughout the Owner’s Information, which may or may not be applicable to your vehicle, will be identified with the wording “If Equipped”. All data
contained in this publication are intended to help you use your vehicle in the best possible way. FCA US LLC aims at a constant improvement of the vehicles
produced. For this reason, it reserves the right to make changes to the model described for technical and/or commercial reasons. For further information,
contact an authorized dealer.

When it comes to service, remember that the authorized dealers know your Chrysler vehicle best, have factory-trained technicians, genuine Mopar® parts, and
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE65
SUNROOF MAINTENANCE
Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to
clean the glass panel. Periodically check for and
clear out any debris that may have collected in the
tracks.
IGNITION OFF OPERATION
The power sunroof switch can remain active in
Accessory Delay for up to approximately
10 minutes after the vehicle’s ignition is placed to
the OFF position. Opening either front door will
cancel this feature.
This feature is programmable using the Uconnect
system Úpage 129.
HOOD
OPENING THE HOOD
To open the hood, two latches must be released.

1. Pull the release lever located underneath the
driver’s side of the instrument panel.
Hood Release Lever

2. Reach under the hood, move the safety latch to the left, and lift the hood.

Hood Safety Latch

CLOSING THE HOOD
In one continuous motion, pull down on the front
edge of the hood with moderate force until the
angle is below the crossover point (where the gas
props are no longer resisting) and let the hood
continue to fall closed from its own inertia.
TRUNK
OPENING THE TRUNK
The trunk may be opened in several ways:
Power trunk release button on the instrument
panel
Trunk button on the key fob
Trunk Passive Entry button Ú page 23
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving
your vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it
could open when the vehicle is in motion and
block your vision. Failure to follow this warning
could result in serious injury or death.
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72GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
For Screen Setup:
OK button allows user to enter menu and
submenus.
Within each submenu layer, the up and
down arrow buttons will allow the user to
select the item of interest.
Pushing the OK button makes the selection. A
confirmation screen will appear, returning the
user to the first page of the submenu.
Pushing the left arrow button will exit each
submenu layer and return to the main menu.
For the Trip and Fuel Economy menus:
Information is reset by pushing and holding the
OK button.
ENGINE OIL LIFE RESET
Oil Change Required
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change
indicator system. The “Oil Change Required”
message will display in the instrument cluster
display for five seconds after a single chime has
sounded, to indicate the next scheduled oil change
interval. The engine oil change indicator system is
duty cycle based, which means the engine oil
change interval may fluctuate, dependent upon
your personal driving style. Unless reset, this message will continue to display
each time you place the ignition in the ON/RUN
position. To turn off the message temporarily, push
and release the
OK or arrow buttons. To reset the
oil change indicator system (after performing the
scheduled maintenance), refer to the following
procedure.
Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter ‘n Go™ —
Ignition
Use the steering wheel instrument cluster display
controls for the following procedure(s):

1. Without pressing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE START/STOP button and place the
ignition in the ON/RUN position (do not start
the engine).

2. Push and release the down arrow button to
scroll downward through the main menu to
“Vehicle Info.”
3. Push and release the right arrow button to
access the ”Oil Life” screen.
4. Push and hold the OK button to reset oil life. If
conditions are met, the gauge and numeric
display will update to show 100%. If conditions
are not met a pop-up message of "To reset oil
life engine must be off with ignition in run" will
be displayed (for five seconds), and the user
will remain at the Oil Life screen. 5. Push and release the
up or down arrow
button to exit the submenu screen.
NOTE:If the indicator message illuminates when you start
the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not
reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure.
Secondary Method Of Resetting Engine Oil Life

1. Without pressing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE START/STOP button and place the
ignition to the ON/RUN position (do not start
the engine).

2. Fully press the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within ten seconds.
3. Without pushing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE START/STOP button once to return the
ignition to the OFF position.
NOTE:If the indicator message illuminates when you start
the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not
reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure.

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82GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for
proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s
responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure,
even if underinflation has not reached the level to
trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure
warning light.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS
malfunction indicator to indicate when the system
is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction
indicator is combined with the low tire pressure
warning light. When the system detects a
malfunction, the warning light will flash for
approximately one minute and then remain
continuously illuminated. This sequence will
continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as
long as the malfunction exists. When the
malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system
may not be able to detect or signal low tire
pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may
occur for a variety of reasons, including the
installation of replacement or alternate tires or
wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from
functioning properly. Always check the TPMS
malfunction warning light after replacing one or
more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that
the replacement or alternate tires and wheels
allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.
YELLOW INDICATOR LIGHTS
Forward Collision Warning Off Indicator
Light — If Equipped
This indicator light illuminates to
indicate that Forward Collision Warning
is off Ú page 155.
GREEN INDICATOR LIGHTS
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set Without
Target Vehicle Light — If Equipped
This will display the distance setting for
the ACC system when the system is
engaged Ú page 100.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set With
Target Vehicle Light — If Equipped
This will display when the ACC is set and
a vehicle in front is detected
Úpage 100.
Cruise Control Set Indicator Light —
If Equipped
This indicator light will illuminate when
the cruise control is set to the desired
speed Ú page 98.
Front Fog Indicator Light — If Equipped
This indicator light will illuminate when
the front fog lights are on Ú page 44.
CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized for the original
equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pressures
and warning have been established for the tire
size equipped on your vehicle. Undesirable
system operation or sensor damage may result
when using replacement equipment that is not
of the same size, type, and/or style. Aftermarket
wheels can cause sensor damage. Using
aftermarket tire sealants may cause the Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensor to
become inoperable. After using an aftermarket
tire sealant it is recommended that you take
your vehicle to an authorized dealer to have your
sensor function checked.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL85
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to
pass an inspection of your vehicle's emissions
control system. Failure to pass could prevent
vehicle registration.
For states that require an Inspection
and Maintenance (I/M), this check
verifies the Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL) is functioning and is not on when
the engine is running, and that the OBD II system
is ready for testing.

Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The
OBD II system may not be ready if your vehicle
was recently serviced, recently had a dead battery
or a battery replacement. If the OBD II system
should be determined not ready for the I/M test,
your vehicle may fail the test.

Your vehicle has a simple ignition actuated test,
which you can use prior to going to the test station.
To check if your vehicle's OBD II system is ready,
you must do the following:
1. Cycle the ignition switch to the ON position,
but do not crank or start the engine.

NOTE:If you crank or start the engine, you will have to
start this test over.
2. As soon as you cycle the ignition switch to the ON position, you will see the Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL) symbol come on as part of
a normal bulb check.
3. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will happen:
The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and
then return to being fully illuminated until
you turn OFF the ignition or start the engine.
This means that your vehicle's OBD II
system is not ready and you should not
proceed to the I/M station.
The MIL will not flash at all and will remain
fully illuminated until you place the ignition
in the off position or start the engine. This
means that your vehicle's OBD II system is
ready and you can proceed to the I/M
station. If your OBD II system is
not ready, you should see
an authorized dealer or repair facility. If your
vehicle was recently serviced or had a battery
failure or replacement, you may need to do nothing
more than drive your vehicle as you normally would
in order for your OBD II system to update. A
recheck with the above test routine may then
indicate that the system is now ready.
Regardless of whether your vehicle's OBD II system
is ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated during
normal vehicle operation you should have your
vehicle serviced before going to the I/M station.
The I/M station can fail your vehicle because the
MIL is on with the engine running.
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