Chrysler 300 - 2013 User Manual

2013 USER GUIDE

THE CHRYSLER 

INCLUDES SRT

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

®

MANUALS
OR WARRANTY BOOKLET BY CALLING 1-800-247-9753 (U.S.) OR
1-800-387-1143 (CANADA) OR BY CONTACTING YOUR DEALER.

The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. Driving while distracted
can result in loss of vehicle control, resulting in a collision and personal injury. Chrysler Group
LLC strongly recommends that the driver use extreme caution when using any device or
feature that may take their attention o the road. Use of any electrical devices such as cell
phones, computers, portable radios, vehicle navigation or other devices by the driver while
the vehicle is moving is dangerous and could lead to a serious collision. Texting while driving
is also dangerous and should never be done while the vehicle is moving. If you nd yourself
unable to devote your full attention to vehicle operation, pull o the road to a safe location
and stop your vehicle. Some States or Provinces prohibit the use of cellular telephones or
texting while driving. It is always the driver’s responsibility to comply with all local laws.

IMPORTANT: This User Guide is intended to familiarize you with the
important features of your vehicle. The DVD enclosed contains your Owner’s

Manual, Navigation/Uconnect® Manuals, Warranty Booklets, Tire Warranty and
Roadside Assistance (new vehicles purchased in the U.S.) or Roadside Assistance
(new vehicles purchased in Canada) in electronic format. We hope you nd it

useful. Replacement DVD kits may be purchased by visiting www.techauthority.com.
Copyright 2013 Chrysler Group LLC.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER

GROUPLLC ..................2

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

DRIVER COCKPIT ...............4

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ...........6

GETTING STARTED

KEYFOB ....................8

REMOTE START ................9

KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™ ...........9

THEFT ALARM ................12

SEATBELT ...................13

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(SRS) — AIR BAGS

CHILD RESTRAINTS .............14

FRONTSEATS .................17

REAR SEAT ...................19

HEATEDSEATS ...............20

HEATED AND COOLED CUPHOLDERS
ADJUSTABLE PEDALS
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN

...............13

..21

............22

..23

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

ENGINE BREAK-IN

RECOMMENDATIONS ............24

TURN SIGNAL/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH

BEAM LEVER .................25

HEADLIGHT SWITCH ............26

SPEED CONTROL ..............27

ELECTRONIC SHIFTER – 3.6L ENGINE . . . 31
TRANSMISSION MODES/AUTOSTICK® . . 32

CLIMATE CONTROLS ............34

BLIND SPOT MONITORING .........35

POWER SUNROOF ..............36

WIND BUFFETING ..............37

ELECTRONICS

YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM ....38

IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO ........40

Uconnect® 8.4 & 8.4N AT A GLANCE ....40

RADIO .....................42

SiriusXM SATELLITE RADIO .........43

STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS . 45

SETTING THE ANALOG CLOCK . . . . . 45

iPod®/CD/AUX CONTROLS .........46

GARMIN® NAVIGATION (8.4N ONLY) . . . 46

SiriusXM TRAVEL LINK (8.4N ONLY) ....50

PLAYING iPod/USB/MP3 DEVICES .....51

Uconnect® Phone (Bluetooth® HANDS FREE

CALLING) ...................52

Uconnect® VOICE COMMAND .......56

ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION

CENTER (EVIC) ...............59

PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES .......60

UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER

(HomeLink®) ..................61

POWER OUTLETS ..............64

UTILITY

TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM

TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) ........65

RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND

MOTORHOME, ETC.) ............65

SRT8

AUTOSTICK® .................66

ELECTRONIC CONTROL DAMPING

SYSTEM ....................66

PERFORMANCE FEATURES ........68

SUMMER/THREE-SEASON TIRES .....70

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ...........71

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING

LIGHTS .....................71

IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .......75

JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING .....76

TIREFIT KIT ..................82

BATTERY LOCATION ............88

JUMP-STARTING ...............88

SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE ..........90

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE . . ....92

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ........93

EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ......94

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

OPENING THE HOOD . . . ........95

FUEL DOOR RELEASE ...........95

ENGINE COMPARTMENT .........97

FLUIDSANDCAPACITIES .........100

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE . . . . . . . 103

MAINTENANCE RECORD . ........107

SRT8 – MAINTENANCE CHART .....108

SRT8 – MAINTENANCE RECORD ....109

FUSES .....................110

TIRE PRESSURES ...............114

WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE . . . . . 114

EXTERIOR BULBS ..............115

CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

CHRYSLER GROUP LLC

CUSTOMER CENTER ............116

CHRYSLER CANADA INC.

CUSTOMER CENTER ............116

PUBLICATIONS ORDERING ........116

ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING

IMPAIRED ...................116

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE
UNITED STATES

................117

MOPAR ACCESSORIES

AUTHENTIC ACCESSORIES BY MOPAR®

INDEX

...................119

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FAQ(HowTo?)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ....122

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC

Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents
precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are traditional to
our vehicles.

Your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle has characteristics to enhance the driver's control under
some driving conditions. These are to assist the driver and are never a substitute for attentive
driving. They can never take the driver's place. Always drive carefully.

Your new vehicle has many features for the comfort and convenience of you and your passengers.
Some of these should not be used when driving because they take your eyes from the road or
your attention from driving. Never text while driving or take your eyes more than momentarily off
the road.

This guide illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are either
standard or optional on this vehicle. This guide may also include a description of features and
equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please disregard any
features and equipment described in this guide that are not available on this vehicle. Chrysler
Group LLC reserves the right to make changes in design and specifications and/or make
additions to or improvements to its products without imposing any obligation upon itself to install
them on products previously manufactured.

This User Guide has been prepared to help you quickly become acquainted with the important
features of your vehicle. It contains most things you will need to operate and maintain the vehicle,
including emergency information.

The DVD includes a computer application containing detailed owner's information which can be
viewed on a personal computer or MAC computer. The multimedia DVD also includes videos
which can be played on any standard DVD player (including the Uconnect® Touch-Screen
Radios). Additional DVD operational information is located on the back of the DVD sleeve.

For complete owner information, refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD in the owner’s
kit provided at the time of new vehicle purchase. For your convenience, the information

contained on the DVD may also be printed and saved for future reference.

Chrysler Group LLC is committed to protecting our environment and natural resources. By
converting from paper to electronic delivery for the majority of the user information for your
vehicle, together we greatly reduce the demand for tree-based products and lessen the stress on
our environment.

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INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA

With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to
be deleted and the name Chr ysler Canada Inc. used in substitution.

WARNING!

• Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of
serious personal injury.

• Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver foot well while the vehicle is
moving. Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal and accelerator pedal
causing a loss of vehicle control.

• Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or mounting can cause interference with
the brake pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of control of the vehicle.

• Never use the ‘PARK’ position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply the
parking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or
damage.

• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.

USE OF AFTERMARKET PRODUCTS (ELECTRONICS)

The use of aftermarket devices including cell phones, MP3 players, GPS systems, or chargers
may affect the performance of on-board wireless features including Keyless Enter-N-Go™ and
Remote Start range. If you are experiencing difficulties with any of your wireless features, try
disconnecting your aftermarket devices to see if the situation improves. If your symptoms persist,
please see an authorized dealer.

CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP, RAM TRUCK, SRT, ATF+4, MOPAR and Uconnect are regis­tered trademarks of Chrysler Group LLC.

COPYRIGHT ©2013 CHRYSLER GROUP LLC

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CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

DRIVER COCKPIT

4

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

L. Electronic Vehicle Information Center

H. Switch Panel —

(EVIC) Controls pg. 59

• Hazard Switch

M. Trunk Release Button

• A/C pg. 34

N. Parking Brake Pedal

• Recirculation pg. 35

pg. 95

O. Hood Release pg. 95

P. Power Mirrors

Q. Power Windows

R. Power Door Locks

S. Fuel Door Release (driver's door panel)

pg. 71

• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off

• Electronic Shifter – 3.6L Engine pg. 31

I. Climate Control Hard-Keys pg. 34

• AUTOSTICK® pg. 33

J. Transmission Shift Lever —

K. Electronic Speed Control pg. 27

Lever (behind steering wheel) pg. 25

A. Driver's Memory Buttons pg. 17

B. Headlight Switch pg. 26

C. Turn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High Beams

(EVIC) Display

D. Instrument Cluster pg. 6

E. Electronic Vehicle Information Center

(behind steering wheel) pg. 11

F. Engine Start/Stop Button

G. Uconnect® 8.4 & 8.4N pg. 40

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CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

Warning Lights

- Low Fuel Warning Light

- Charging System Light**

- Oil Pressure Warning Light

- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light**

- Air Bag Warning Light**

- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light

- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light

- Engine Temperature Warning Light

- Seat Belt Reminder Light

BRAKE

(See page 71 for more information.)

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- Brake Warning Light**

- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)**

- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light*

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

Indicators

- Turn Signal Indicators

- High Beam Indicator

- Front Fog Light Indicator

- Vehicle Security Indicator*

- Electronic Speed Control ON
Indicator

- Electronic Speed Control SET
Indicator

- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
ON Indicator*

Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Messages

ECO/Fuel Economy Oil Change Due
Low Tire Pressure Press Brake Pedal and Push Button to Start
Turn Signal On

* If equipped
** Bulb Check with Key On

- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
SET Indicator*

- Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) Off Indicator*

- Windshield Washer Fluid Low
Indicator

- Door Ajar Indicator

- Decklid Ajar Indicator

- Sport Mode Indicator

- Sport Suspension Indicator

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KEY FOB

Locking And Unlocking The Doors

• Press and release the UNLOCK button on
the RKE transmitter once to unlock the
driver’s door (EVIC can be setup for driver
door first, otherwise this will unlock all
doors), or press the unlock button 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 turn on.

• All doors can be programmed to unlock on
the first press of the UNLOCK button. Refer to Programmable Features in this guide.

Opening The Trunk

• Press the TRUNK button two times within five seconds to open the trunk.

Panic Alarm

• Press the PANIC button once to turn the panic alarm on.

• Wait approximately three seconds and press the button a second time to turn the panic alarm
off.

Emergency Key

• Should the battery in the vehicle or the Key Fob transmitter go dead, there is an emergency
key located in the Key Fob. To remove the emergency key, slide the button at the back of the
Key Fob sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand.

• The emergency key is also for locking the glove compartment.

WARNING!

•

Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply the parking
brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or damage.

• When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key fob from the ignition 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 unattended 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 shift lever.

• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children, and
do not leave a vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go™ in the ACC or ON/RUN
mode. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.

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REMOTE START

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• Press the REMOTE START button
REMOTE START button a third time shuts the engine off.

• To drive the vehicle, press the UNLOCK button and cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN
position.

• With remote start, the engine will only run for 15 minutes (timeout) unless the ignition is cycled
to the ON/RUN position.

• The vehicle must be cycled to the ON/RUN position after two consecutive timeouts.

• Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area. Exhaust gas contains
Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon Monoxide is poisonous
and can cause you or others to be severely injured or killed when inhaled.

• Keep Key Fob transmitters away from children. Operation of the Remote Start System,
windows, door locks or other controls could cause you and others to be severely injured or
killed.

KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™

• The Keyless Enter-N-Go™ system is an enhancement to the vehicle's Key Fob. This feature
allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle's door(s) and trunk without having to press the Key
Fob lock or unlock buttons, as well as starting and stopping the vehicle with the press of a
button.

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on the Key Fob twice within five seconds. Pressing the

WARNING!

To Unlock From The Driver or Passenger Side:

• With a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key Fob
located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft
(1.5m) of the driver or passenger side door
handle, grab either front door handle to
unlock the door automatically.

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To Lock the Vehicle:

•

Both front door handles have LOCK buttons located on the outside of the handle. With one of
the vehicle's Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key Fobs located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5m) of
the driver's or passenger front door handle, press the door handle LOCK button to lock all four
doors and trunk.

• DO NOTgrab the door handle, when pressing the door handle lock button. This could unlock
the door(s).

NOTE:

• If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed all doors will unlock when you grab hold of the
front driver's door handle. To select between “Unlock Driver Door 1st Press” and “Unlock All
Doors 1st Press”, refer to the Uconnect® Settings in your vehicle's Owner's Manual on the
DVD or Programmable Features in this guide for further information.

• If “Unlock All Doors 1st Press” is programmed all doors and trunk will unlock when you press
the trunk button. If “Unlock Driver Door 1st Press” is programmed only the trunk will unlock
when you press the trunk button. To select between “Unlock Driver Door 1st Press” and
“Unlock All Doors 1st Press”, refer to the Uconnect® Settings in your vehicle's Owner's Manual
on the DVD or Programmable Features in this guide for further information.

• If a Key Fob is detected in the vehicle when locking the vehicle using the power door lock
switch, the doors and trunk will unlock and the horn will chirp three times. On the third attempt,
your Key Fob can be locked inside the vehicle.

• After pressing the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ LOCK button, you must wait 2 seconds before you
can lock or unlock the vehicle using the door handle. This is done to allow you to check if the
vehicle is locked by pulling the door handle, without the vehicle reacting and unlocking.

• If a Keyless Enter-N-Go™ door handle has not been used for 72 hours, the Keyless Enter-N­Go™ feature for that handle may time out. Pulling the deactivated front door handle will
reactivate the door handle's Keyless Enter-N-Go™ feature.

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To Enter the Trunk:

• With a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key Fob
located outside the vehicle and within 3 ft
(1.0 m) of the deck lid, press the button on
the located on the center of the light bar
which is located on the deck lid above the
license plate.

NOTE:

Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for
further information.

Engine Starting/Stopping

Starting

• With a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key Fob inside the vehicle.

• Place the shift lever in PARK or NEUTRAL.

• While pressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button once. If the engine
fails to start, the starter will disengage automatically after 10 seconds.

• To stop the cranking of the engine prior to
the engine starting, press the button again.

NOTE:

In case the ignition switch does not change with
the push of a button, the RKE transmitter (Key
Fob) may have a low or dead battery. In this
situation a back up method can be used to
operate the ignition switch. Put the nose side of
the Key Fob (side opposite of the Emergency
Key) against the ENGINE START/STOP but­ton and push to operate the ignition switch.

Stopping

• Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.

• Place the shift lever in the PARK position.

• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button once. The ignition switch will return to the OFF
position.

NOTE:
If the shift lever is not in PARK and the vehicle is in motion, the ENGINE START/STOP
button must be held for two seconds with the vehicle speed above 5 mph (8 km/h) before
the engine will shut off.

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Accessory Positions with Engine Off

NOTE:

The following functions are with the driver’s foot OFF the Brake Pedal (transmission in PARK or
NEUTRAL).

Starting With The Ignition Switch In The OFF Position:

• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button once to change the ignition switch to the ACC
position.

• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time to change the ignition switch to the
ON/RUN position.

• Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time to return the ignition switch to the OFF
position.

NOTE:

If the ignition switch is left in the ACC or
ON/RUN (engine not running) position and
the transmission is in PARK, the system will
automatically time out after 30 minutes of
inactivity and the ignition will switch to the
OFF position.

THEFT ALARM

To Arm:

• Press the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Start/Stop button until the Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) indicates that the vehicle ignition is “OFF”. Press the power door lock switch
while the door is open, press the Key Fob LOCK button, or with one of the Key Fobs located
outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver's and passenger front door handles,
press the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ LOCK button located on the door handle.

NOTE:

After pressing the Keyless Enter-N-Go™ LOCK button, you must wait two seconds before you
can lock or unlock the vehicle via the door handle.

To Disarm:

• Press the Key Fob UNLOCK button or with one of the Key Fobs located outside the vehicle
and within 5 ft (1.5 m) of the driver's and passenger front door handles, grab the Keyless
Enter-N-Go™ door handle and enter the vehicle, then press the Keyless Enter-N-Go™
Start/Stop button (requires at least one valid Key Fob in the vehicle).

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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. To remove slack in the lap
portion, pull up a bit on the shoulder belt. To loosen the lap belt if it is too tight, tilt the latch
plate and pull on the lap belt. A snug belt reduces the risk of sliding under the belt in a collision.

• Position the shoulder belt on your chest so that it is comfortable and not resting on your neck.
The retractor will withdraw any slack in the belt.

• A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injury during a collision. You are
more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your shoulder belt. The lap and
shoulder belt are meant to be used together.

• A belt that is too loose will not protect you properly. In a sudden stop you could move too far
forward, increasing the possibility of injury. Wear your seat belt snugly.

• A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection. Inspect the
belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts. Damaged parts must be
replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system. Seat belt assemblies must be
replaced after a collision if they have been damaged (bent retractor, torn webbing, etc.).

• The seat belts for both front seating positions are equipped with pretensioning devices that
are designed to remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision.

• A deployed pretensioner or a deployed air bag must be replaced immediately.

WARNING!

In a collision, you and your passengers can suffer much greater injuries if you are not buckled
up properly. You can strike the interior of your vehicle or other passengers, or you can be
thrown out of the vehicle. Always be sure you and others in your vehicle are buckled up
properly.

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) — AIR BAGS

• This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the driver and right front passenger as a
supplement to the seat belt restraint system. The Advanced Front Air Bags will not deploy in
every type of collision.

• Advanced Front Air Bags are designed to provide additional protection by supplementing the
seat belts in certain frontal collisions depending on several factors, including the severity and
type of collision. Advanced Front Air Bags are not expected to reduce the risk of injury in rear,
side, or rollover collisions.

• This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains to protect the
driver, front and rear passengers sitting next to a window.

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

• This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag to provide enhanced
protection and work together with the Driver Advanced Front Air Bag during a frontal impact.

• If the Air Bag Warning Light
have the vehicle serviced by an authorized service center immediately.

• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details regarding the Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS).

• Relying on the air bags alone could lead to more severe injuries in a collision. The air bags
work with your seat belt to restrain you properly. In some collisions, the air bags won't
deploy at all. Always wear your seat belts even though you have air bags.

• Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during Advanced Front Air Bag
deployment could cause serious injury, including death. Air bags need room to inflate. Sit
back, comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or instrument panel.

• Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains and Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side
Air Bags need room to inflate. Do not lean against the door or window. Sit upright in the
center of the seat.

• Being too close to the Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain and/or Seat­Mounted Side Air Bag during deployment could cause you to be severely injured or killed.

• Do not drive your vehicle after the air bags have deployed. If you are involved in another
collision, the air bags will not be in place to protect you.

• After any collision, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer immediately.

is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving,

WARNING!

CHILD RESTRAINTS

• Children 12 years and under should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, if available.
According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats rather
than in the front.

• Every state in the United States and all Canadian provinces require that small children ride in
proper restraint systems. This is the law, and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it.

NOTE:

• For additional information, refer to www.seatcheck.org or call 1–866–SEAT-CHECK
(1–866–732–8243).

• Canadian residents, should refer to Transport Canada’s website for additional information
http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/roadsafety/safedrivers-childsafety-index-53.htm.

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GETTING STARTED

Installing The LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint System

• Your vehicle's second row passenger seats are equipped with the child restraint anchorage
system called LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren. LATCH
child restraint anchorage systems are installed at all three rear seating positions.

• Both rear outboard seating positions and the rear center seating position have lower anchors
and top tether anchors.

• Child seats with flexible or fixed rigid attachments can be installed in all rear seating positions.
Child seats can be installed using the LATCH system in either or both outboard seating
positions or the center position, but not all three at the same time. If a child seat is installed in
an outboard seating position using the lower anchors, then the vehicle seatbelt must be used
for the center position.

• Never install LATCH-compatible child seats such that two seats share a common lower
anchorage.

The rear seat lower anchorages are round bars, located at the rear of the seat cushion where it

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meets the seatback. The rear seat lower anchors can be readily identified by the symbol
located on the seatback directly above the anchorages and are just visible when you lean into the
rear seat to install the child restraint.

• In addition, there are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located in the
panel between the rear seatback and the rear window. These tether strap anchorages are under
a plastic cover.

• Loosen the child seat adjusters on the lower
straps and tether straps so that you can
attach the hook or connector to the lower
and tether anchorages more easily.

• Attach the lower hooks or connectors over
the top of the seat cover material.

• Then rotate the tether anchorage cover di­rectly behind the seat where you are placing
the child restraint and attach the tether strap
to the anchorage, being careful to route the
tether strap to provide the most direct path
between the anchor and the child restraint.

Tighten all three straps as you push the child

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restraint rearward and downward into the seat.

• For center seating position route the tether
strap over the seatback and adjustable
headrest (with the headrest in the full down
position) then attach the hook to the tether
anchor located in the panel between the rear
seatback and the rear window.

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Installing The Child Restraint Using The Vehicle Seat Belts

• To install a child restraint, first, pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to route
it through the belt path of the child restraint and slide the latch plate into the buckle.

• Next, extract all the seat belt webbing out of the retractor and then allow the belt to retract into
the retractor. Finally, pull on any excess webbing to tighten the lap portion around the child
restraint. Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the belt occasionally, and pull it
tight if necessary.

• Rotate the cover over the anchor directly behind the seat where you are placing the child
restraint. These tether strap anchorages are under a plastic cover.

• Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for the strap between the anchor and
the child seat.

• Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the anchor and remove slack in the tether
strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.

WARNING!

• In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny baby, can become a projectile inside the
vehicle. The force required to hold even an infant on your lap could become so great that
you could not hold the child, no matter how strong you are. The child and others could be
severely injured or killed. Any child riding in your vehicle should be in a proper restraint for
the child's size.

• Rearward-facing child seats must never be used in the front seat of a vehicle with a front
passenger air bag. An air bag deployment could cause severe injury or death to infants in
this position.

• Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCHanchorages can lead to failure of an
infant or child restraint. The child could be severely injured or killed. Follow the manufac­turer’s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint.

• An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible
injury to the child. Use only the anchor positions directly behind the child seat to secure a
child restraint top tether strap.

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FRONT SEATS

Power Seats

• The power seat switches are located on the
outboard side of the front seat cushions.

• The seat switch controls, forward/backward,
up/down or to recline the seat. The passen­ger’s seat will move up or down, forward or
rearward.

• The recline switch controls the angle of the
seatback. Press the switch forward or rear­ward and the seatback will move in either
direction.

Power Lumbar

• Push the switch forward to increase the
lumbar support. Push the switch rearward to
decrease the lumbar support.

Pushing upward or downward on the switch

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will raise and lower the position of the support.

Memory Seat

• The memory seat feature allows you to save
two different driver seating positions, driv­er's outside mirror, adjustable brake and ac­celerator pedals, power tilt and telescopic
steering column and radio station preset set­tings. 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 pro­files by pressing the UNLOCK button on
the Key Fob.

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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.

Manual Seat

Forward/Rearward

• Lift up on the adjusting bar located at the
front of the seat near the floor and release it
when the seat is at the desired position.
Then, using body pressure, move forward
and backward on the seat to be sure that the
seat adjusters have latched.

Recliner

• Lean forward in the seat and lift the recliner
lever, then lean back to the desired position
and release the lever.

• Lift the lever to return the seatback to an
upright position.

CAUTION!

Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause
damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an
obstruction in the seat’s path.

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WARNING!

• Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the
seat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be properly adjusted, and you
could be severely injured or killed. Only adjust a seat while the vehicle is parked.

• Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the seat belt is no longer resting against your
chest. In a collision, you could slide under the seat belt and be severely injured or killed.
Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.

REAR SEAT

Folding Rear Seatback

• Pull on the loops, located near the outer top of the seatbacks, to fold down either or both
seatbacks. These loops can be tucked away when not in use.

• When the seatback is raised to the upright
position, make sure it is latched by strongly
pulling on the top of the seatback above the
seat loop.

WARNING!

• Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position. If the seatback is not securely
locked into position, the seat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and/or
passengers. An improperly latched seat could cause you and others to severely injured or
killed.

• The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle (with the rear seatbacks in the locked-up or
folded-down position) should not be used as a play area by children when the vehicle is in
motion. They could be severely injured or killed in a collision. Children should be seated
and using the proper restraint system.

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HEATED SEATS

Front Heated Seats

• The heated seats are operated using the Uconnect® System.

• Press the Controls soft-key located on the
Uconnect® display.

• Press the Driver or Passenger seat soft-key
once to select HI-level heating. Press the
soft-key a second time to select LO-level
heating. Press the soft-key a third time to
shut the heating elements OFF.

• If the High-level setting is selected, the sys­tem will automatically switch to Low-level
after approximately 60 minutes. The Low­level setting will turn Off automatically after
approximately 45 minutes.

Rear Heated Seats

• Second row heated seat switches are lo­cated on the rear of the center console.

• Press the switch once to select High-level
heating. Press the switch a second time to
select Low-level heating. Press the switch a
third time to shut the heating elements Off.

• If the High-level setting is selected, the sys­tem will automatically switch to Low-level
after approximately 30 minutes. The Low­level setting will turn Off automatically after
approximately 30 minutes.

WARNING!

• Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness,
diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or other physical condi­tions must exercise care when using the seat heater. It may cause burns even at low
temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time.

• Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion.
This may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting in a seat that has been overheated
could cause serious burns due to the increased surface temperature of the seat.

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HEATED AND COOLED CUPHOLDERS

• Your vehicle may be equipped with heated
and cooled cupholders. The cupholders are
designed to help keep warm beverages
warm and cold beverages cool.

• Press the “Cold” symbol once to turn on the
cupholder; press the symbol a second time
to turn the cupholder off. Press the “Hot”
symbol once to activate the cupholder;
press the symbol a second time to turn off
the cupholder.

CAUTION!

When the “Hot” symbol is selected, avoid contact with the heated portion of the cupholder in
order to avoid burns.

WARNING!

• Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness,
diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or other physical condi­tions must exercise care when using the heated cup holders. It may cause burns even at low
temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time.

• Keep the cupholders free of debris such as anything that insulates against heat, for this
may cause the cupholders to overheat. Coming in contact with overheated cupholders
could cause serious burns due to the increased surface temperature.

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ADJUSTABLE PEDALS

• The ad justable pedal switch is located on
the front side of the driver’s seat cushion side
shield.

• Press the switch forward to move the pedals
forward (toward the front of the vehicle).

Press the switch rearward to move the pedals

•
rearward (toward the driver).

NOTE:

The pedals cannot be adjusted when the
vehicle is in REVERSE or when the Electronic
Speed Control is set.

CAUTION!

Do not place any article under the adjustable pedals or impede its ability to move, as it may
cause damage to the pedal controls. Pedal travel may become limited if movement is stopped
by an obstruction in the adjustable pedal's path.

WARNING!

Do not adjust the pedals while the vehicle is moving. You could lose control and have a
collision. Always adjust the pedals while the vehicle is parked.

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TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN

Manual - Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column

• The tilt/telescoping control handle is located 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 steering 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 control is
located below the turn signal/wiper/washer/
high beam lever on the steering column.

• To tilt the steering column, move the power
tilt/telescoping control up or down as de­sired. To lengthen or shorten the steering
column, pull the control toward you or push
the control 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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ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS

• A long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmission and axle) in
your vehicle.

• Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km),
speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.

• While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws contributes
to a good break-in. Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detrimental and should
be avoided.

• The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high-quality energy conserving type
lubricant. Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated climate conditions under which
vehicle operations will occur. For the recommended viscosity and quality grades, refer to
“Maintaining Your Vehicle”.

NOTE:

A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles (kilometers) of opera­tion. This should be considered a normal part of the break-in and not interpreted as an indica­tion to an engine problem or malfunction.

CAUTION!

Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may result.

Engine Break-In Recommendation — SRT8 Version

• A long break-in period is not required for the drivetrain (engine, transmission, and rear axle) in
your new vehicle.

• Drive moderately during the first 500 miles (800 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km),
speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.

• While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws contributes
to a good break-in. However, wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detrimental
and should be avoided.

• The engine oil is a high performance synthetic lubricant, the transmission fluid, and axle
lubricant installed at the factory is high-quality and energy-conserving. Oil, fluid, and lubricant
changes should be consistent with anticipated climate and conditions under which vehicle
operations will occur. For the recommended viscosity and quality grades, refer to “Maintaining
Your Vehicle”.

NOTE:

A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation.
This should be considered a normal part of the break-in and not interpreted as an indication of
difficulty.

CAUTION!

Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may result.

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TURN SIGNAL /WIPER/WASHER/HIGH BEAM LEVER

Turn Signal/Lane Change Assist

• Tap the lever up or down once and the turn signal (right or left) will flash three times and
automatically turn off.

Front Wipers

Intermittent, Low And High Operation

• Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent position for one of four intermittent settings, the
second detent for low wiper operation and the third detent for high wiper operation.

Mist

• Rotate the end of the lever downward when a single wipe is desired.

NOTE:

The mist feature does not activate the washer pump; therefore, no washer fluid will be sprayed on
the windshield. The wash function must be activated in order to spray the windshield with washer
fluid.

Washer Operation

• Push the end of the lever inward and hold for as long as spray is desired.

Rain Sensing Wipers

• This feature senses moisture on the vehicle's windshield and automatically activates the wipers
for the driver when the switch is in the intermittent position. Rotate the end of the lever to one
of four settings to activate this feature and adjust sensitivity.

• Rain Sensing can be turned on and off using the Uconnect® System, refer to the Owner's
Manual on the DVD for further details.

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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 the high beams when oncoming traffic is present to prevent headlight
glare and as a courtesy to other motorists.

HEADLIGHT SWITCH

Automatic Headlights/Parking Lights/Headlights

• Rotate the headlight switch, located on the
instrument panel to the left of the steering
wheel, to the first detent from the off posi­tion for parking light
ond detent for headlight

• With the parking lights or low beam head­lights on, press the headlight switch for fog
lights. Press the switch a second time for
front and rear fog lights. Pressing the switch
a third time will deactivate the rear fog lights,
and a fourth time will deactivate the front
fog lights. Turning the headlight switch off
will also deactivate the fog lights.

• Rotate the headlight switch to “AUTO” for
AUTO headlights.

• When set to AUTO, the system automatically turns the headlights on or off based on ambient
light levels.

SmartBeams™

• This system automatically controls the use of the headlight high beams. Refer to Program­mable Features in Electronics for further details.

Instrument Panel Dimmer

• Rotate the dimmer control to the extreme bottom position to fully dim the instrument panel
lights and prevent the interior lights from illuminating when a door is opened.

• Rotate the dimmer control up to increase the brightness of the instrument panel and
cupholders when the parking lights or headlights are on.

• Rotate the dimmer control up to the next detent position to fully brighten the odometer and
radio when the parking lights or headlights are on. Refer to your Uconnect®/Radio User
Manual on the DVD for display dimming.

• Rotate the dimmer control up to the last detent position to turn on the interior lighting.

Ambient Light Dimmer

• Rotate the ambient light control up or down to increase or decrease the brightness of the
release handle, map pocket (if equipped), overhead and floor lighting when the parking lights
or headlights are on.

and to the sec-

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SPEED CONTROL

• The speed control switches are located on
the steering wheel.

Cruise ON/OFF

• Push the ON/OFF button to activate the
Speed Control.

• CRUISE READY
instrument cluster to indicate the Speed
Control is on.

• Push the ON/OFF button a second time to
turn the system off.

SET

•

With the Speed Control on, push and release
the SET – button to set a desired speed.

Accel/Decel

• Once a speed is set, pushing the RES + button once or the SET – button once will increase or
decrease the set speed approximately 1 mph (1.6 km/h).

• Push and hold the RES + button to accelerate in 5 mph (8 km/h) increments or push and hold
the SET – button to decelerate in 5 mph (8 km/h) increments; release the button to save the
new set speed.

will appear on the

Resume

• To resume a previously selected set speed in memory, push the RES + button and release.

Cancel

• Push the CANCEL button, or apply the brakes to cancel the set speed and maintain the set
speed memory.

• Push the ON/OFF button to turn the system off and erase the set speed memory.

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

• If your vehicle is equipped with adaptive cruise control the controls operate exactly the same
as the standard cruise control with one difference. You can set a specified distance you would
like to maintain between you and the vehicle in front of you.

• If the ACC sensor detects a vehicle ahead, ACC will apply limited braking or acceleration
automatically to maintain a preset following distance, while matching the speed of the vehicle
ahead.

• If the sensor does not detect a vehicle directly ahead of you, it functions like a standard cruise
control system, maintaining the speed you set.

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Distance Setting (ACC Only)

• The specified following distance for ACC can be set by varying the distance setting between
3 (long), 2 (medium), and 1 (short). Using this distance setting and the vehicle speed, ACC
calculates and sets the distance to the vehicle ahead. This distance setting displays in the
EVIC.

• To set or change the distance setting, press the Distance button and release. Each time the
button is pressed, the distance setting adjusts between long (3), medium (2), and short (1).
The distance setting will default to the last set mode the next time the vehicle is restarted and
the ACC system is turned on.

Mode (ACC Only)

• If desired, the Adaptive Cruise Control mode can be turned off and the system can be
operated as a standard (fixed speed) Cruise Control. When in the standard (fixed speed)
Cruise Control mode the distance setting feature will be disabled and the system will maintain
the speed you set.

• To change modes, press the MODE button when the system is in either the OFF, READY, or
SET position. “Cruise Ready” will be displayed if the system was in ACC READY or ACC SET
position. “Cruise Off” will be displayed if the system was in the ACC OFF position. To switch
back to Adaptive Cruise Control mode, press the MODE button a second time.

• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further information.

Forward Collision Warning

• The Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system provides the driver with audible and visual
warnings (within the EVIC) when it detects a potential frontal collision. The warnings are
intended to provide the driver with enough time to react and avoid the potential collision.

Changing FCW Status

• The FCW feature has three settings and can be changed within the Uconnect® System:

•Far

• Near

•Off

NOTE:

The FCW settings can only be changed when the vehicle is in PARK.

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