power steering CHRYSLER 300 SRT 2014 2.G User Guide

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER
GROUPLLC ..................2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT...............4
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ...........6
GETTING STARTED
KEYFOB ....................8
REMOTE START...............10
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™ ..........10
SECURITY ALARM ..............13
SEATBELT ...................14
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM (SRS) — AIR BAGS .........14
CHILD RESTRAINTS .............15
FRONTSEATS ................18
REAR SEAT ...................21
HEATEDSEATS ................21
HEATED AND COOLED CUPHOLDERS..22
ADJUSTABLE PEDALS ............23
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING
COLUMN ...................24
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS ............25
TURN SIGNAL/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH
BEAM LEVER . ................26
HEADLIGHT SWITCH ............27
SPEED CONTROL ..............28
ELECTRONIC SHIFTER – 3.6L ENGINE . . 32
TRANSMISSION MODES/AUTOSTICK® . . 33
CLIMATE CONTROLS ............35
BLIND SPOT MONITORING ........36
POWER SUNROOF ..............37
WIND BUFFETING ..............39
ELECTRONICS
YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM ....40
IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO ........42
Uconnect® 8.4 & 8.4N AT A GLANCE ....42
RADIO .....................44
SiriusXM SATELLITE RADIO .........45
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS . . 47
SETTING THE ANALOG CLOCK .....47
iPod®/CD/AUX CONTROLS .........48
GARMIN® NAVIGATION (8.4N Only) ....48
SiriusXM TRAVEL LINK (8.4N ONLY) . . . . 51
PLAYING iPod/USB/MP3 DEVICES .....52
Uconnect® PHONE (Bluetooth® HANDS FREE
CALLING)...................54
Uconnect® VOICE COMMAND
(8.4&8.4NONLY) ...............57
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION
CENTER (EVIC) ...............60
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES .......61UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER
(HomeLink®)
..................62
POWER OUTLETS ..............64
UTILITY
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM
TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) . ......66
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.) . . ..........66
SRTAUTOSTICK® .................67
ELECTRONIC CONTROL DAMPING
SYSTEM....................68
PERFORMANCE FEATURES ........69
SUMMER/THREE-SEASON TIRES ......71
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIESROADSIDE ASSISTANCE..........72
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING
LIGHTS .....................72
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .......76
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING .....76
TIREFIT KIT ..................82
BATTERY LOCATION ............87
JUMP-STARTING ...............88
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE — 5 SPEED
TRANSMISSION ...............90
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE . . ....92
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ........93
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) . . . . . . 93
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLEOPENING THE HOOD . . . ........95
FUEL DOOR RELEASE ...........95
ENGINE COMPARTMENT .........97
FLUIDSANDCAPACITIES .........100
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE . . . . . . . 103
FUSES .....................112
TIRE PRESSURES ...............117
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE . . . . . 117
EXTERIOR BULBS ..............118
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC CUSTOMER
CENTER....................119
CHRYSLER CANADA INC. CUSTOMER
CENTER ....................119
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING ........119
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING
IMPAIRED ...................119
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE
UNITEDSTATES ...............120
MOPAR® ACCESSORIESAUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY
MOPAR® ...................121
INDEX................... 122
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS . . . . 125
TABLE OF CONTENTS

Power Lumbar
• Push the switch forward to increase the lum-bar support. Push the switch rearward to
decrease the lumbar support.
•
Pushing upward or downward on the switch
will raise and lower the position of the support.
Memory Seat
• The memory seat feature allows you to save two different driver seating positions, driv-
er's outside mirror, adjustable brake and
accelerator pedals, power tilt and telescopic
steering column and radio station preset set-
tings. The memory seat buttons are located
on the driver's door panel.
• Adjust all memory profile settings, press the SET (S) button then press 1 or 2 within five
seconds.
• Your Key Fob can be programmed to recall one of two pre-programmed memory pro-
files by pressing the UNLOCK button on the Key Fob.
To Program Your Key Fobs, Perform The Following:
• Change the ignition to OFF.
• Select desired memory profile 1 or 2.
• Once the profile has been recalled, press and release the SET (S) button on the memory switch, then press and release the side of the rocker switch labeled 1 or 2 accordingly.
• 1 or 2 will display in the instrument cluster if the vehicle is equipped with the EVIC.
• Press and release the LOCK button on the Key Fob within 10 seconds.
NOTE:
Your Key Fob can be unlinked to your memory settings by pressing the SET (S) button followed
by the UNLOCK button on the Key Fob in the fourth step.
• Press 1 or 2 to recall the saved positions, or press UNLOCK on the programmed Key Fob.
• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
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TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
• The tilt/telescoping control handle is lo-cated below the steering wheel at the end of
the steering column.
• To unlock the steering column, push the lever downward (toward the floor).
• To tilt the steering column, move the steer- ing wheel upward or downward as desired.
• To lengthen or shorten the steering column, pull the steering wheel outward or push it
inward as desired.
• To lock the steering column in position, push the lever upward until fully engaged.
Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
• The power tilt/telescoping steering controlis located below the turn signal/wiper/
washer/high beam lever on the steering col-
umn.
• To tilt the steering column, move the power tilt/telescoping control up or down as de-
sired.
• To lengthen or shorten the steering column, pull the control toward you or push the con-
trol away from you as desired.
WARNING!
• Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. The tilt/telescoping adjustment must be
locked while driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving or driving without the
tilt/telescoping adjustment locked could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
Failure to follow this warning may result in you and others being severely injured or killed.
• Moving the steering column while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. Without a stable
steering column, you could lose control of the vehicle and have a collision. Adjust the
column only while the vehicle is stopped.
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YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM
1. Uconnect® Voice Command Button pg. 57
2. Uconnect® Phone Button pg. 54
3. Steering Wheel Audio Controls (Left) pg. 47
4. Steering Wheel Audio Controls (Right) pg. 47
5. Microphone (located on top of rear view mirror)
6. Volume Knob/Audio Power Button
ELECTRONICS
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• Coolant Temperature
• Oil Temperature
• Transmission Temperature
• Intake Air Temperature
• Oil Pressure
• Battery Voltage
Engine
• When selected, this screen displays miles per hour (mph), horsepower (hp), torque (ft/lb), oilpressure (psi) and gear selector values.
Handling
•When selected, this screen displays peak g-force, instantaneous g-force, steering and yaw angles.
Options
• When selected, this screen allows you to choose a standard or custom display for your SRThome page.
WARNING!
Measurement of vehicle statistics with the Performance Features is intended for off-highway
or off-road use only and should not be done on any public roadways. It is recommended
that these features be used in a controlled environment and within the limits of the law. The
capabilities of the vehicle as measured by the performance pages must never be exploited in
a reckless or dangerous manner, which can jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of others.
Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents.
SUMMER/THREE-SEASON TIRES
• This vehicle may be equipped with wheels and tires to enhance traction in both wet and dryconditions.
• Summer tires are not intended to be driven in snow or on ice.
• Summer tires have significantly reduced grip in temperatures below 50°F (10°C)
• Use summer tires only in sets of four.
NOTE:
Summer tires will not contain the all season designation or mountain/snowflake symbol on the
sidewall of the tire.
WARNING!
Do not use summer tires in snow/ice conditions. You could lose control, resulting in severe injury or
death. Driving too fast for conditions also creates the possibility of loss of vehicle control.
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ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or
Genuine Part Capacities
Automatic Transmission – 8 Speed Transmission Use only MOPAR® ZF 8&9
Speed ATF™ Automatic Trans- mission Fluid or equivalent.
Failure to use the correct fluid
may affect the function or per- formance of your transmission. —
Automatic Transmission – 5 Speed Transmission Use only ATF+4® Automatic
Transmission Fluid. Failure to use ATF+4® fluid may affect
the function or performance of your transmission. We recom-
mend MOPAR® ATF+4® fluid. —
Transfer Case We recommend you use
MOPAR® BorgWarner 44–40 Transfer Case. —
Axle Front We recommend you use API
GL-5 SAE 75W90 Synthetic Gear Lubricant. —
Axle Rear We recommend you use API
GL-5 SAE 75W140 Synthetic Gear Lubricant. —
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use
MOPAR® DOT 3 and
SAE J1703. If DOT 3 is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. —
Power Steering Reservoir We recommend you use
MOPAR® Hydraulic Fluid or
equivalent meeting MS-11655, such as Fuchs EG ZH 3044 or Pentosin CHF 11s. —
Fuel Selection – 3.6L Engine 87 Octane19 Gallons (72 Liters)
(Approximate)
Fuel Selection – 5.7L Engine 87 Octane Acceptable.
89 Octane Recommended. 19 Gallons (72 Liters)
(Approximate)
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SRT
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or
Genuine Part Capacities
Engine Coolant – 6.4L Engine We recommend you use
MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant Ten Year/150,000 Mile For-
mula OAT (Organic Additive Technology). 15.2 Quarts (14.4 Liters)
Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
Engine Oil With Filter – 6.4L Engine For best performance and
maximum protection under all types of operating conditions,
the manufacturer only recom-
mends full synthetic engine oils that meet the American Petro-
leum Institute (API) categories of SN. The manufacturer rec-ommends the use of Pennzoil Ultra™ 0W-40 or equivalent
MOPAR® engine oil meeting the requirements of ChryslerMaterial Standard MS-12633 for use in all operating tem- peratures. 7 Quarts (6.6 Liters)
Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use
MOPAR® brand Engine Oil Filters. —
Spark Plugs – 6.4L Engine We recommend you use
MOPAR® Spark Plugs
(Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm]). —
Automatic Transmission Use only ATF+4® Automatic
Transmission Fluid. Failure to use ATF+4® fluid may affect
the function or performance of your transmission. We recom-
mend MOPAR® ATF+4® fluid. —
Axle Rear We recommend you use
MOPAR® Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W–90
(API GL-5) (with MOPAR® Friction Modifier – Hypoid Gear Additive). —
Power Steering Reservoir We recommend you use
MOPAR® Power Steering
Fluid + 4, MOPAR® or ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid. —
Fuel Selection – 6.4L Engine Premium Unleaded 91 Octane
Only or higher. 19 Gallons (72 Liters)
(Approximate)
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Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the scheduled
oil change. If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than your authorized dealer,
the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under “Electronic Vehicle Informa-
tion Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Required” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” or under
“Instrument Cluster Description/Odometer/Trip Odometer” in “Understanding Your Instrument
Panel” for further information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve
months, whichever comes first.
Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and off road
environment. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
• Check engine oil level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or damage. Rotate tires at the first sign ofirregular wear, even if it occurs before your next scheduled service.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, and power steering and fill as needed.
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
Required Maintenance Intervals.
Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following page for the required maintenance
intervals.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
• Change oil and filter
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before your next
scheduled service
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake
• Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses
• Inspect exhaust system
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions
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At Each Stop For Fuel
• Check the engine oil level. Refer to “Maintenance Procedures/Engine Oil” in “MaintainingYour Vehicle” for further information.
• Check the windshield washer solvent and add if required.
Once A Month
• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or damage.
• Inspect the battery, and clean and tighten the terminals as required.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, and power steering, and add as needed.
• Check all lights and other electrical items for correct operation.
At Each Oil Change
• Change the engine oil filter.
• Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items may result in damage to the vehicle.
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FUSES
Front Power Distribution Center (Fuses)
• The Front Power Distribution Center (fuses) is located in the engine compartment on theright hand side near the Washer Fluid Reservoir. This module contains fuses and relays.
Front Power Distribution Center
Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description
1 — — Fuse–Spare
2 40 Amp Green — Radiator Fan #1
3 50 Amp Red — Power Steering #1
4 30 Amp Pink — Starter
5 40 Amp Green — Anti-Lock Brakes
6 25 Amp Natural — Anti-Lock Brakes
7 — — Fuse–Spare
8 — — Fuse–Spare
9 — 20 Amp Yellow All-Wheel Drive Module –
If Equipped
10 — 10 Amp Red Security
11 — 20 Amp Yellow Horns
12 — 10 Amp Red Air Conditioning Clutch
13 — — Fuse – Spare
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