Chrysler 300 2018 Owner's Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL

300

VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA

With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name FCA US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name FCA Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore.

DRIVING AND ALCOHOL

Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents.

Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated nondrinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public transportation.

WARNING!

Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Your perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are slower, and your judgment is impaired when you have been drinking. Never drink and then drive.

This manual illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are either standard or optional on this vehicle. This manual 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 manual that are not on this vehicle.

FCA US 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.

SECTION PAGE

INTRODUCTION ...................................................................3

GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS ......................................................9

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE ...................................................15

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL .........................................117

SAFETY ........................................................................143

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 2 3 4 5

STARTINGANDOPERATING.........................................................217

INCASEOFEMERGENCY ...........................................................301

SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE .....................................................341

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................403

MULTIMEDIA ....................................................................419

CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE ............................................................469

INDEX..........................................................................475

6 7 8 9 10

INTRODUCTION

CONTENTS

䡵 INTRODUCTION .........................4

䡵 WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ................7

䡵 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ...............5

▫ Essential Information ......................5

▫ Symbols ...............................6

䡵 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS .....7

4 INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

Dear Customer,

Congratulations on selecting your new 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 Warranty Information, and customer oriented documents. In the attached Warranty Booklet, you will find a description of the services that FCA offers to its customers, the Warranty Certificate and 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 assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle. Be sure you are familiar with all vehicle controls, particularly those used for braking, steering, transmission, and transfer case shifting (if equipped). Learn how your vehicle handles on different road surfaces. Your driving skills will improve with experience.

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 which is related to the trim level, engine, and version that you have purchased. Any content introduced throughout the Owner’s Information, that 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 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.

NOTE: After reviewing the Owner’s Information, it should be stored in the vehicle for convenient referencing, and remain with the vehicle when sold.

When it comes to service, remember that an authorized dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained technicians and genuine MOPAR® parts, and cares about your satisfaction.

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Essential Information

Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section contains the information you desire.

Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the items of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and illustrations may differ from your vehicle’s equipment.

The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manual contains a complete listing of all subjects.

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6 INTRODUCTION

Symbols

Consult the following table for a description of the symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout this Owner’s Manual:

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS against operating procedures that could result in a collision, bodily injury and/or death. It also contains CAUTIONS against procedures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire Owner’s Manual, you may miss important information. Observe all Warnings and Cautions.

INTRODUCTION 7

VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS

WARNING!

Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death.

GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONTENTS

䡵 FRONT VIEW ...........................10

䡵 INSTRUMENT PANEL .....................12

䡵 REAR VIEW.............................11

䡵 INTERIOR .............................13

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FRONT VIEW

Front View

1 — Doors 4 — Headlights 2 — Exterior Mirrors 5 — Windshield 3 — Wheels/Tires 6 — Hood/Engine Compartment

REAR VIEW

Rear View

1 — Rear Lights 2 — Trunk

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

Instrument Panel

1 — Air Vents/Demisters 4 — Steering Wheel 2 — Paddle Shifter (-) 5 — Paddle Shifter (+) 3 — Instrument Cluster 6 — Radio

INTERIOR

Interior

1 — Power Window Switches/Door Locks 4 — Gear Selector 2 — Seats 5 — Switch Panel 3 — Climate Controls 6 — Glove Compartment

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

CONTENTS

䡵 KEYS .................................19

▫ KeyFob..............................19

䡵 IGNITION SWITCH .......................26

▫ Keyless Push Button Ignition ...............26

▫ Vehicle On Message .....................28

䡵 REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED .............29

▫ How To Use Remote Start — If Equipped ......29

▫ Remote Start Abort Message On The

Instrument Cluster Display — If Equipped......30

▫ To Enter Remote Start Mode ................30

▫ To Exit Remote Start Mode Without

Driving The Vehicle .....................31

▫ To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive

The Vehicle ............................31

▫ Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped . . .32

▫ General Information .....................32

䡵 SENTRY KEY ...........................32

▫ Customer Key Programming ...............33

▫ Replacement Keys .......................33

▫ General Information .....................34

䡵 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED . . .34

▫ To Arm The System .....................34

▫ To Disarm The System ....................35

▫ Rearming Of The System ..................35

▫ Tamper Alert ...........................35

䡵 DOORS ...............................36

▫ Manual Door Locks ......................36

▫ Power Door Locks ......................37

▫ Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry .........37

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▫ Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit ............41

▫ Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped.........59

▫ Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped ........42

▫ Child-Protection Door Lock System —

Rear Doors ............................42

䡵 SEATS ................................43

▫ Power Seats ...........................44

▫ Driver Memory Seat — If Equipped ..........46

▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped ................50

▫ Front Ventilated Seats — If Equipped .........52

▫ Folding Rear Seat .......................53

䡵 HEAD RESTRAINTS ......................54

▫ Reactive Head Restraints — Front Seats .......54

▫ Rear Head Restraints ....................55

▫ Front Head Restraint Removal ..............56

䡵 STEERING WHEEL .......................57

▫ Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column ......57

▫ Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column —

If Equipped............................58

䡵 MIRRORS ..............................60

▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped .....60

▫ Outside Mirrors ........................61

▫ Driver’s Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror —

If Equipped............................61

▫ Outside Mirrors With Turn Signal And

Approach Lighting — If Equipped ...........61

▫ Power Mirrors .........................62

▫ Power Folding Outside Mirrors — If Equipped. . .62

▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped .............63

▫ Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse — If Equipped .....64

▫ Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped .....64

䡵 EXTERIOR LIGHTS .......................65

▫ Headlight Switch .......................65

▫ Multifunction Lever .....................66

▫ Daytime Running Lights (DRL) ..............66

▫ High/Low Beam Switch ..................66

▫ Automatic High Beam — If Equipped ........66

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䡵 CLIMATE CONTROLS .....................78

▫ Flash-To-Pass ..........................67

▫ Automatic Headlights ....................67

▫ Adaptive Bi-Xenon High Intensity Discharge

Headlights — If Equipped .................68

▫ Parking Lights .........................68

▫ Headlights On With Wipers ................68

▫ Headlight Time Delay ....................68

▫ Lights-On Reminder .....................69

▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped .................69

▫ Turn Signals ...........................70

▫ Lane Change Assist — If Equipped ..........70

䡵 INTERIOR LIGHTS .......................70

▫ Courtesy Lights .........................71

䡵 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ........74

▫ Wiper Operation ........................74

▫ Rain Sensing Wipers .....................76

▫ Automatic Climate Control Overview .........78

▫ Climate Control Functions .................82

▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) —

If Equipped ...........................83

▫ Operating Tips .........................84

䡵 WINDOWS .............................86

▫ Power Window Controls ..................86

▫ Wind Buffeting .........................89

䡵 COMMANDVIEW SUNROOF WITH

POWER SHADE — IF EQUIPPED ............89

▫ Opening Sunroof ........................90

▫ Closing Sunroof.........................90

▫ Wind Buffeting .........................91

▫ Opening Power Shade ....................91

▫ Closing Power Shade .....................91

▫ Venting Sunroof — Express.................92

▫ Pinch Protect Feature .....................92

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▫ Sunroof Maintenance .....................92

▫ Before You Begin Programming HomeLink .....100

▫ Ignition Off Operation ....................92

䡵 HOOD ................................93

▫ To Open The Hood ......................93

▫ To Close The Hood ......................94

䡵 TRUNK ...............................94

▫ Opening .............................94

▫ Closing ..............................95

▫ Trunk Safety ...........................96

▫ Cargo Area Features .....................96

䡵 LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ....99

䡵 GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED . . . .100

▫ Canadian/Gate Operator Programming .......103

▫ Using HomeLink .......................104

▫ Security..............................104

▫ Troubleshooting Tips ....................104

▫ General Information .....................105

䡵 INTERNAL EQUIPMENT ..................106

▫ Storage ..............................106

▫ Cupholders ..........................108

▫ Power Sunshade — If Equipped ............111

▫ Electrical Power Outlets ..................112

▫ Sunglasses Bin Door ....................115

KEYS Key Fob

Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. The ignition system consists of a key fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) and a START/STOP push button ignition system. The Remote Keyless Entry system consists of a key fob and Keyless Enter-N-Go feature if equipped.

NOTE: The key fob may not be found if it is located next to a mobile phone, laptop or other electronic device; these devices may block the key fob’s wireless signal.

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The key fob allows you to lock or unlock the doors and trunk from distances up to approximately 66 feet (20 m) using a handheld key fob. The key fob does not need to be pointed at the vehicle to activate the system.

NOTE: In the ON/RUN position, key fob commands are disabled and the vehicle is at or above 5 MPH.

Key Fob

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The key fob also contains an emergency key, which stores in the rear of the key fob.

Emergency Key

The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the key fob go dead. The emergency key is also for locking/unlocking the glove compartment. You can keep the emergency key with you when valet parking.

To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical release button on the back of the key fob sideways with your thumb and then pull the key out with your other hand.

Emergency Key Removal Process

1 — Mechanical Release Button 2 — Emergency Key

NOTE: In case the ignition switch does not change with the push of a button, the key fob may have a low or dead battery. In this situation, a backup 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.

To Unlock The Doors

Unlock The Doors

Push and release the unlock button on the key fob once to unlock the driver’s door or 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 be activated.

NOTE: All door unlock settings can be programmed to your convenience through Uconnect Settings. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further information.

• Unlock the driver door on the first push of the key fob unlock button.

• Unlock all doors on the first push of the key fob unlock button.

NOTE: To unlock doors and trunk with passive entry, Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry” located in “Doors” in “Getting To Know Your Vehicle” for further information.

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NOTE: When you use the key fob to open any door, the courtesy lights, overhead lights, and approach lighting in the outside mirrors (if equipped) will turn on. Refer to “Interior Lights” in “Getting To Know Your Vehicle” for further information

1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks

This feature lets you program the system to unlock either the driver’s door or all doors on the first push of the unlock button on the key fob.

To change the current setting, refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further information.

Flash Lights With Lock

This feature will cause the turn signal lights to flash when the doors are locked with the key fob. This feature can be turned on or turned off. To change the current setting, refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further information.

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Headlight Illumination On Approach

This feature activates the headlights for up to 90 seconds when the doors are unlocked with the key fob. The time for this feature is programmable on vehicles equipped through Uconnect. To change the current setting, refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further information.

To Unlatch The Trunk

Push the trunk button on the key fob two times within five seconds to unlatch the trunk.

If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry, refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry” under “Getting To Know Your Vehicle” for further information.

To Lock The Doors And Trunk

Push and release the lock button on the key fob to lock all doors.

The turn signal lights will flash and the horn will chirp to acknowledge the signal if programmed. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further programmable information.

NOTE: To lock the doors with passive entry, Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry” located in “Doors” in “Getting To Know Your Vehicle” for further information.

If one or more doors are open, or the trunk is open, the doors will lock. The doors will unlock automatically if the key is left inside the passenger compartment, otherwise the doors will stay locked.

Sound Horn With Lock

This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors are locked with the key fob. This feature can be turned on or turned off. To change the current setting, refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further information.

Using The Panic Alarm

To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off, push the Panic button on the key fob. When the Panic Alarm is activated, the turn signals will flash, the horn will pulse on and off, and the interior lights will turn on.

The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes unless you turn it off by either pushing the Panic button a second time or drive the vehicle at a speed of 15 mph (24 km/h) or greater.

NOTE:

• The interior lights will turn off if you place the ignition in the ACC or ON/RUN position while the Panic Alarm is activated. However, the exterior lights and horn will remain on.

• You may need to be less than 35 ft (11 m) from the vehicle when using the key fob to turn off the Panic Alarm due to the radio frequency noises emitted by the system.

Key Fob Battery Replacement

The recommended replacement battery is one CR2032 battery.

NOTE:

• Perchlorate Material — special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate for further information.

• Do not touch the battery terminals that are on the back housing or the printed circuit board.

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1. Remove the emergency key by sliding the mechanical latch on the back of the key fob sideways with your thumb and then pull the emergency key out with your other hand.

Emergency Key Removal

1 — Emergency Key Release Button 2 — Emergency Key

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2. Separate the key fob halves using the tip of the emergency key, a #2 flat blade screwdriver, or a coin and gently pry the two halves of the key fob apart. Make sure not to damage the seal during removal.

Emergency Key Removal

Separating Case With A Coin

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Programming Additional Key Fobs

Programming the key fob may be performed by an authorized dealer.

Key Fob Battery Replacement

3. Remove the battery by turning the back cover over (battery facing downward) and tapping it lightly on a solid surface such as a table or similar, and then replace the battery. When replacing the battery, match the + sign on the battery to the + sign on the inside of the battery clip, located on the back cover. Avoid touching the new battery with your fingers. Skin oils may cause battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it with rubbing alcohol.

4. To assemble the key fob case, snap the two halves together.

Request For Additional Remote Controls

NOTE: Only key fobs that are programmed to the vehicle

electronics can be used to start and operate the vehicle. Once a key fob is programmed to a vehicle, it cannot be programmed to any other vehicle.

WARNING!

• Always remove the key fobs from the vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.

• For vehicles equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition, always remember to place the ignition in the OFF mode.

Duplication of key fobs may be performed at an authorized dealer. This procedure consists of programming a blank key fob to the vehicle electronics. A blank key fob is one that has never been programmed.

NOTE: When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer System serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to an authorized dealer.

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General Information

The following regulatory statement applies to all radio frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

IGNITION SWITCH Keyless Push Button Ignition

This feature allows the driver to operate the ignition with the push of a button as long as the key fob is in the passenger compartment.

The Keyless Push Button Ignition has four operating positions, three of which are labeled and will illuminate when in position. The three positions are OFF, ACC, and ON/RUN. The fourth position is START. During start, ON/RUN will illuminate.

NOTE: If the ignition switch does not change with the push of a button, the 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 (side opposite of the emergency key) of the key fob against the ENGINE START/STOP button and push to operate the ignition switch.

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ACC

• Engine is not started.

• Some electrical devices are available.

RUN

• Driving position.

• All the electrical devices are available.

START

• The engine will start.

START/STOP Ignition Button

1 — OFF 2 — ACC 3 — RUN

The push button ignition can be placed in the following modes:

OFF

• The engine is stopped.

• Some electrical devices (e.g. central locking, alarm, etc.)

are still available.

WARNING!

• When exiting the vehicle, always remove the key fob from the vehicle 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 gear selector.

• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in a location accessible to children, and do not leave the

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WARNING! (Continued)

ignition of a vehicle equipped with Keyless EnterN-Go in the ON/RUN mode. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.

• Do not leave children or animals inside parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may cause serious injury or death.

CAUTION!

An unlocked vehicle is an invitation for thieves. Always remove key fob from the vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.

NOTE: Refer to ⬙Starting The Engine,⬙ in ⬙Starting And

Operating⬙ for further information.

Vehicle On Message

When opening the driver’s door and the ignition is in ON/RUN (engine not running) position, a chime will sound to remind you to place the ignition in the OFF position.

In addition to the chime, the Vehicle On message will display in the cluster (if equipped).

NOTE: The power window switches and power sunroof (if equipped) will remain active for three minutes after the ignition is cycled to the OFF position. Opening either front door will cancel this feature. The time for this feature is programmable.

WARNING!

• Before exiting a vehicle, always come to a complete stop, then shift the automatic transmission into PARK, apply the parking brake, place the engine in the OFF position, remove the key fob from the vehicle and lock your vehicle. If equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go, always make sure the keyless ignition is in “OFF” position, remove the key fob from the vehicle and lock the vehicle.

• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.

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