Chrysler 2013 300 - User Guide User Manual

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KEY FOBLocking And Unlocking The Doors• Press and release the UNLOCK button onthe RKE transmitter once to unlock thedriver’s door (EVIC can be setup f

5.7L EngineMAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE98

6.4L Engine (392 HEMI)MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE99

FLUIDS AND CAPACITIESNon-SRT8ComponentFluid, Lubricant, orGenuine PartCapacitiesEngine Coolant – 3.6L EngineWe recommend you useMOPAR® Antifreeze/Cool

ComponentFluid, Lubricant, orGenuine PartCapacitiesAutomatic Transmission –8 Speed TransmissionWe recommend you use ShellL12108 Transmission Fluid.—Au

SRT8ComponentFluid, Lubricant, orGenuine PartCapacitiesEngine Coolant – 6.4L EngineWe recommend you useMOPAR® Antifreeze/CoolantTen Year/150,000 MileF

CAUTION!• Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than specified Organic Additive Technology(OAT) engine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engin

On Non-EVIC equipped vehicles, “Change Oil” will flash in the instrument cluster odometer anda single chime will sound, indicating that an oil change

Maintenance ChartMileage or time passed (whichever comes first)20,00030,00040,00050,00060,00070,00080,00090,000100,000110,000120,000130,000140,000150,

Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)20,00030,00040,00050,00060,00070,00080,00090,000100,000110,000120,000130,000140,000150,000Or Years: 2 3

MAINTENANCE RECORDOdometer Date Signature, AuthorizedService Center20,000 Miles(32,000 km) or2 Years30,000 Miles(48,000 km) or3 Years40,000 Miles(64,0

REMOTE START• Press the REMOTE START buttonx2on the Key Fob twice within five seconds. Pressing theREMOTE START button a third time shuts the engine o

SRT8 – MAINTENANCE CHARTMiles:6,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 30,000 36,000 42,000 48,000 54,000 60,000 66,000 72,000 78,000Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42

SRT8 – MAINTENANCE RECORDOdometer Date Signature, AuthorizedService Center6,000 Miles(10,000 km) or6 Months12,000 Miles(20,000 km) or12 Months18,000 M

FUSESFront Power Distribution Center• The Front Power Distribution Center (fuses) is located in the engine compartment on theright hand side near the

Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description21 30 Amp Pink Headlamp Washers28 25 Amp Neutral Fuel Pump29 15 Amp Blue Transmission Shifter31 25 Amp Neut

Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description37 15 Amp Blue Radio38 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet42 30 Amp Pink Rear Defrost43 25 Amp Neutral Rear Heated S

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TIRE PRESSURES• Check the inflation pressure of each tire, including the spare tire, at least monthly and inflateto the recommended pressure for your

Dark Vapor Chrome Wheels- If Equipped• If your vehicle is equipped with Dark Vapor Chrome wheels USE ONLY MILD SOAP ANDWATER WITH A SOFT CLOTH.• Used

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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THEUNITED STATES• If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a collision or cause injury or death,you

To Lock the Vehicle:•Both front door handles have LOCK buttons located on the outside of the handle. With one ofthe vehicle's Keyless Enter-N-Go™

AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY MOPAR®• The following highlights just some of the many Authentic Chrysler Accessories by Moparfeaturing a fit, finish, and fu

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)(Cruise Control) ...27Adjustable Pedals ...22Airbag...13Arming Theft System (Security

Instrument ClusterIndicators ...7Instrument Cluster Warning Lights ...6Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ...25Introduction...

Theft System Arming ...12Theft System Disarming ...12Tilt Steering Column...23TIREFIT ...82TiresAir Pressure ..

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSGETTING STARTED• How do I install my LATCH Equipped Child Seat? pg. 15• How do I program my Front Seat Memory? pg. 17ELECTRO

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To Enter the Trunk:• With a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key Foblocated outside the vehicle and within 3 ft(1.0 m) of the deck lid, press the button onth

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IF YOU ARE THE FIRST REGISTERED RETAIL OWNER OF YOUR VEHICLE, YOU MAY OBTAIN A COMPLIMENTARY PRINTED COPY OF THE OWNER’S MANUAL, NAVIGA

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Accessory Positions with Engine OffNOTE:The following functions are with the driver’s foot OFF the Brake Pedal (transmission in PARK orNEUTRAL).Starti

SEAT BELT• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.• Position the lap belt across your thighs, below your abdomen

• This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags to provide enhancedprotection to help protect an occupant during a side impact

Installing The LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint System• Your vehicle's second row passenger seats are equipped with the child restraint anchorage

Installing The Child Restraint Using The Vehicle Seat Belts• To install a child restraint, first, pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retrac

FRONT SEATSPower Seats• The power seat switches are located on theoutboard side of the front seat cushions.• The seat switch controls, forward/backwar

IF YOU ARE THE FIRST REGISTERED RETAIL OWNER OF YOUR VEHICLE, YOU MAY OBTAIN A COMPLIMENTARY PRINTED COPY OF THE OWNER’S MANUAL, NAVIGA

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 recall

WARNING!• Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of theseat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt mig

HEATED SEATSFront Heated Seats• The heated seats are operated using the Uconnect® System.• Press the Controls soft-key located on theUconnect® display

HEATED AND COOLED CUPHOLDERS• Your vehicle may be equipped with heatedand cooled cupholders. The cupholders aredesigned to help keep warm beverageswar

ADJUSTABLE PEDALS• The adjustable pedal switch is located onthe front side of the driver’s seat cushion sideshield.• Press the switch forward to move

TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMNManual - Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column• The tilt/telescoping control handle is located below the steering wheel at

ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS• A long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmission and axle) inyour vehicle.• Drive m

TURN SIGNAL/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH BEAMLEVERTurn Signal/Lane Change Assist• Tap the lever up or down once and the turn signal (right or left) will flash th

High Beam Operation• Push the lever forward to activate the high beams. Pull the lever toward you for flash to pass.NOTE:For safe driving, turn off th

SPEED CONTROL• The speed control switches are located onthe steering wheel.Cruise ON/OFF• Push the ON/OFF button to activate theSpeed Control.• CRUISE

INTRODUCTION/WELCOMEWELCOME FROM CHRYSLERGROUPLLC ...2CONTROLS AT A GLANCEDRIVER COCKPIT ...4INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ...

Distance Setting (ACC Only)• The specified following distance for ACC can be set by varying the distance setting between3 (long), 2 (medium), and 1 (s

Far• The default status of FCW is the “Far” setting.• The far setting provides warnings for potential collisions more distant in front of the vehicle,

WARNING!• Leaving the Electronic or Adaptive Speed Control system on when not in use is danger-ous. You could accidentally set the system or cause it

ELECTRONIC SHIFTER – 3.6L ENGINE•Your new vehicle is equipped with fuel effi-cient 8 speed transmission. The electronicshift lever in this vehicle doe

Shifting From REVERSE to DRIVE• Bring the vehicle to a complete stop, firmly depress the brake pedal, press the lock button onthe shift lever, then pu

AUTOSTICK®• When the transmission is in DRIVE, it willoperate automatically, shifting between theeight available gears. While in SPORTmode, the transm

CLIMATE CONTROLSUconnect® 8.4 Automatic Climate ControlsClimate Control Knobs• For your convenience the climate controls can also be operated by using

Automatic Operation• Press the AUTO button.• Select the desired temperature by pressing the Temperature Control buttons.• The system will maintain the

POWER SUNROOFManual Open/Close• Press and hold the switch rearward to open or forward to close the sunroof. Any release of theswitch will stop the mov

Pinch Protection Feature• This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of the sunroof during Express Closeoperation. If an obstruction in th

WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLCCongratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle. Be assured that it representsprecision workmanship, d

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IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIOUconnect® 8.4 & 8.4N• Models 8.4 and 8.4N have an 8.4” touchscreen.• Model 8.4N has all Model 8.4 features, plusGarmin® Navi

Setting the Time•Model 8.4N synchronizes time automatically via GPS, so should not require any time adjustment.If you do need to set the time manually

RADIO• To access the Radio mode, touch the Radio soft-key at the lower left of the screen.• Unless otherwise noted, the information provided on the op

SiriusXM SATELLITE RADIO• SiriusXM Satellite Radio gives you over 130 channels, including 100% commercial-free musicfrom nearly every genre, plus all

Browse• Lets you browse the SiriusXM channel listing, Favorites, Genres, Game Zone, and Weatherchannels. Jump setting, and also provides the SiriusXM

STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS• The steering wheel audio controls are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel.Left Switch• Press the switch u

iPod®/CD/AUX CONTROLS• The iPod®/CD/AUX controls are accessed by touching the source soft-key and choosebetween Disc, AUX, iPod®, Bluetooth or SD Card

Main Navigation MenuAcquiring Satellites• The GPS Satellite strength bars indicate the strength of your satellite reception.• Acquiring satellite sign

VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADAWith respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed tobe deleted and the name Chrysler Can

Entering a Destination Address• From the main Navigation menu, touch the Where To? soft-key, then touch the Addresssoft-key.• Follow the on-screen pro

Following Your Route• Your route is marked with a magenta line on the map. If you depart from the original route,your route is recalculated. A speed l

SiriusXM TRAVEL LINK (8.4N ONLY )• SiriusXM Travel Link brings a wealth of useful information into your vehicle and right to yourfingertips.• To acces

PLAYING iPod/USB/MP3 DEVICES• There are many ways to play music from iPod®/MP3 players or USB devices through yourvehicle's sound system.1. Audio

• The iPod® battery charges when plugged into the USB port (if supported by the specificdevice).• To route the USB/iPod® cable out of the center conso

NOTE:The Uconnect® Phone requires a mobile phone equipped with the Bluetooth® Hands-FreeProfile, Version 1.0 or higher. For Uconnect® customer support

Phone Menu ScreenMaking A Phone Call• Press the Uconnect® Phone button.• After the BEEP, say “dial” then the number (or “call” then the name as listed

Common Phone Commands (Examples)• “Call John Smith”• “Call John Smith mobile”• “Dial 1 248 555 1212• “Call Emergency”• “Call Towing Assistance”• “Redi

Voice Text Reply• Uconnect® Phone can read or send new text messages on your mobile phone.• Your mobile phone must support Voice Text Reply over Bluet

Changing The Volume• Start a dialogue by pressing the Voice Command button , then say a command(for example, “help”).• Use the radio ON/OFF VOLUME rot

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Common Navigation Voice Commands• To access the navigation voice commands, press the Uconnect® Voice Commandbutton while in any mode and say “Navigati

ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATIONCENTER (EVIC)• The EVIC features a driver interactive dis-play that is located in the instrument cluster.Pressing the co

PROGRAMMABLE FEATURESElectronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC )• The EVIC can be used to view or change the following settings. Press the UP or DOW

UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER(HomeLink®)• HomeLink® replaces up to three hand-held transmitters that operate devices such as garagedoor openers, motori

Programming A Rolling Code• For programming Garage Door Openers that were manufactured after 1995. These GarageDoor Openers can be identified by the “

Programming A Non-Rolling Code• For programming Garage Door Openers manufactured before 1995.• Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position.• Place

POWER OUTLETS• There are three 12 Volt electrical outlets onthis vehicle.• The front 12 Volt power outlet has poweravailable only when the ignition is

TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS(MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS)Engine/Transmission Frontal Area Max. GTW(Gross Trailer Wt.)Max. Tongue Wt.(See Note)3.6L Automa

AUTOSTICK®Steering Wheel Mounted Paddle Shifters Or Console Mounted Shifter• AutoStick® is a driver-interactive transmis-sion feature that offers manu

Automatic (Auto) Mode• This is the default position when vehicleignition is first turned on. This mode willgive a sporty, but comfortable ride. Within

A. Driver's Memory Buttons pg. 17B. Headlight Switch pg. 26C. Turn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High BeamsLever (behind steering wheel) pg. 25D. Instrumen

PERFORMANCE FEATURESElectronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC )• The Electronic Vehicle Information Center(EVIC) can be used to view or change thefo

Uconnect® SRT8 Performance Features• To access the SRT8 Performance Features, touch the “More” soft-key then touch the “SRT”soft-key. Press the UP or

Engine• When selected, this screen displays miles per hour (mph), horsepower (hp), torque (ft/lb),oil pressure (psi) and gear selector values.Handling

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE• Dial toll-free 1-800-521-2779 for U.S. Residents or 1-800-363-4869 for Canadian Residents.• Provide your name, vehicle identifica

• Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’sresponsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, e

BRAKE- Brake Warning Light• The Brake Warning light illuminates when there is either a system malfunction or the parkingbrake is applied. If the light

- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC ) Indicator Light• This light informs you of a problem with the system.• If a problem is detected, the light will c

Vehicles Not Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go™• Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (Do not start the engine.)• Fully depress the accelera

JACKING AND TIRE CHANGINGJack Location/Spare Tire Stowage• The jack and spare tire are both stowed under an access cover in the trunk. Follow these st

3. Remove the fastener securing the spare tire.4. Remove the spare tire.5. Remove the fastener securing the jack.6. Remove the scissors jack and lug w

INSTRUMENT CLUSTERWarning Lights- Low Fuel Warning Light- Charging System Light**- Oil Pressure Warning Light- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light**- Air Bag

Preparations For Jacking1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible. Avoidicy or slippery areas.2. Tu

4. Place the jack underneath the lift area that is closest to the flat tire. Turn the jack screwclockwise to firmly engage the jack saddle with the li

Road Tire Installation1. Mount the road tire on the axle.2. Install the remaining lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the nut toward the wheel. Light

WARNING!• Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull farenough off the road to avoid the danger of being

TIREFIT KIT• Small punctures up to 1/4 in (6 mm) in the tire tread can be sealed with TIREFIT. Foreignobjects (e.g., screws or nails) should not be re

TIREFIT Usage Precautions• Replace the TIREFIT Sealant Bottle (1) and Sealant Hose (6) prior to the expiration date(printed on the bottle label) to as

(C) Injecting TIREFIT Sealant Into The Deflated Tire:• Always start the engine before turning ON the TIREFIT kit.NOTE:Manual transmission vehicles mus

• If the tire inflates to the recommended pressure or is at least 26 psi (1.8 Bar) pressurewithin 15 minutes:1. Press the Power Button (4) to turn off

(F) Sealant Bottle And Hose Replacement:1. Uncoil the Sealant Hose (6) (clear in color).2. Locate the round Sealant Bottle release button in the reces

WARNING!• Do not attempt to seal a tire on the side of the vehicle closest to traffic. Pull far enough offthe road to avoid the danger of being hit wh

Indicators- Turn Signal Indicators- High Beam Indicator- Front Fog Light Indicator- Vehicle Security Indicator*- Electronic Speed Control ONIndicator-

BATTERY LOCATION• The battery is stored under an access cover in the trunk. Remote battery posts are located onthe right side of the engine compartmen

• Once the engine is started, remove the jumper cables in the reverse sequence:• Disconnect the negative (-) jumper cable from the remote negative (-)

SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE• If a malfunction occurs and the shift levercannot be moved out of the PARK position,you can use the following procedure to tem-p

• While holding the locking tab in the disengaged position, pull the tether strap to rotate thelever up and rearward, until it locks in place in the v

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLEModelFlat Towing (all four wheelson the ground)Flatbed Towing (all fourwheels suspended OFF theground)Front Wheels Raised, Re

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE•If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved by a rocking motion.Turn your steering wheel right a

EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)• This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR isto record, in certain crash or nea

OPENING THE HOOD•Pull the hood release lever located on theinstrument panel, below the headlight switch.• Raise the hood and locate the safety catchle

Fuel Door Emergency Release• To manually open the fuel door, remove thecover and pull the release cable located inthe trunk.Emergency Refueling• A fun

ENGINE COMPARTMENT3.6L EngineMAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE97