Chrysler 300 SRT - 2012 User Manual

INCLUDES SRT8

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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 ﬁnd 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.

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

Driving anD alcohol: Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of collisions. 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 non-drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public transportation.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME

Welcome From Chrysler Group LLC ......2

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

Driver Cockpit ................4

Instrument Cluster ..............6

GETTING STARTED

KeyFob ...................8

Remote Start .................8

Keyless Enter-N-Go™ .............9

Theft Alarm .................11

Seat Belt ...................12

Supplemental Restraint System

(SRS) — Air Bags ...............13

Child Restraints ................14

Front Seats ..................16

Rear Seat ...................18

Heated Seats .................18

Heated And Cooled Cupholders .......19

Adjustable Pedals ...............20

Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column .......20

OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE

Engine Break-In Recommendations ......22

Turn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High

Beam Lever .................23

Headlight Switch ...............24

Speed Control ................25

Electronic Shifter – 3.6L Engine ........28

Transmission Modes/AutoStick® ........30

Climate Controls ...............32

Power Sunroof ................34

Wind Buffeting ................35

ELECTRONICS

Your Vehicle's Sound System .........36

Identifying Your Radio .............38

Uconnect Touch™ 8.4 & 8.4N At A Glance . . . 38

Radio ....................40

Sirius XM™ Satellite Radio ...........41

iPod®/CD/AUX Controls ...........43

Garmin® Navigation (8.4N Only) .......44

Sirius Travel Link (8.4N Only) .........47

Playing iPod/USB/MP3 Devices ........48

Uconnect™ Phone (Bluetooth® Hands

Free Calling) .................49

Uconnect™ Voice Command .........53

Electronic Vehicle Information

Center (EVIC) ................55

Programmable Features ............56

Universal Garage Door Opener

(HomeLink®) .................57

Power Outlets ................59

UTILITY

Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum

Trailer Weight Ratings) ............61

Recreational Towing

(Behind Motorhome, Etc.) ...........62

SRT8

AutoStick® ..................63

Electronic Control Damping System ......64

Performance Features .............65

Summer/Three-Season Tires .........67

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

24-Hour Towing Assistance ..........68

Instrument Cluster Warning Lights .......68

If Your Engine Overheats ...........72

Jacking And Tire Changing ..........73

TIREFIT Kit .................78

Battery Location ...............83

Jump-Starting ................83

Shift Lever Override .............85

Towing A Disabled Vehicle ..........87

Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ............88

Event Data Recorder (EDR) ..........89

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Opening The Hood ..............90

Fuel Door Release ..............91

Engine Compartment .............93

Fluids And Capacities .............96

Maintenance Chart ..............99

Fuses ....................104

Tire Pressures ................108

Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ........108

Exterior Bulbs ................109

CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center ....110

Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center . . . 110

Assistance For The Hearing Impaired ....110

Publications Ordering ............110

Reporting Safety Defects In The 50 United States

And Washington, D.C. ............111

MOPAR ACCESSORIES

Authentic Accessories By MOPAR® ..... 112

INDEX

.................113

FAQ(HowTo?)

Frequently Asked Questions .........116

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 Media Center 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.

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 Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore.

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, ATF+4, MOPAR and Uconnect are registered trademarks of Chrysler Group LLC.

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

DRIVER COCKPIT

CONTROLS AT A GLANCE

pg. 91

K. Speed Control pg. 25

L. EVIC Controls pg. 55

M. Trunk Release Button

N. Parking Brake Pedal

O. Hood Release pg. 90

P. Power Mirrors

Q. Power Windows

R. Power Door Locks

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

− Hazard Switch

H. SWITCH PANEL

A. Driver's Memory Buttons pg. 16

B. Headlight Switch pg. 24

− A/C pg. 32

− Recirculation pg. 32

Lever (behind steering wheel) pg. 23

C. Turn Signal/Wiper/Washer/High Beams

− Rear Defrost pg. 32

E. Electronic Vehicle Information Center

(EVIC) Display pg. 55

pg. 68

− Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off

F. Engine Start/Stop Button (behind steering

I. Climate Control Hard-Keys pg. 32

J. Transmission Shift Lever

wheel) pg. 10

G. Uconnect Touch™ System pg. 36

− Front Defrost pg. 32

D. Instrument Cluster pg. 6

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 68 for more information.)

- 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*

SPORT

- 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

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

GETTING STARTED

KEY FOB

Locking And Unlocking The Doors

• Press the LOCK button once to lock all the doors. Press the UNLOCK button once to unlock the driver’s door only and twice within five seconds to unlock all the doors.

• 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!

• Leaving unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be severely injured or killed. Children should be warned not to touch the parking brake, brake pedal, or the shift lever. Do not leave the Key Fob in the ignition. A child could operate power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.

REMOTE START

• Press the REMOTE START button Pressing the 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.

on the Key Fob twice within five seconds.

GETTING STARTED

WARNING!

• 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.

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 (1.5 m) of the driver or passenger side door handle, grab either front door handle to unlock the door automatically.

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 (1.5 m) of the driver's or passenger front door handle, press the door handle LOCK button to lock all four doors and trunk.

GETTING STARTED

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 Touch™ 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 Touch™ 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-N-Go™ feature for that handle may time out. Pulling the deactivated front door handle will reactivate the door handle's Keyless Enter-N-Go™ feature.

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.

GETTING STARTED

• 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 against the ENGINE START/STOP button and push to operate the ignition switch.

Stopping

• Place the shift lever in PARK.

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

OFF position.

• If the shift lever is not in PARK, the ENGINE START/STOP button must be held for

two seconds and vehicle speed must be above 5 mph (8 km/h) before the engine will shut off.

Accessory Positions with Engine Off

NOTE:

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

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.

OFF RUN

ACC

Press Press

Press

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.

GETTING STARTED

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).

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.

GETTING STARTED

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 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.

• 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 driving, 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).

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

WARNING!

• 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 Seat-Mounted 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.

GETTING STARTED

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.

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

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

• In addition, there are tether strap anchorages behind each rear seating position located in

• Loosen the child seat adjusters on the

• Attach the lower hooks or connectors over

install LATCH-compatible child seats such that two seats share a common lower

anchorage.

where it meets the seatback. The rear seat lower anchors can be readily identified by the symbol when you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint.

the panel between the rear seatback and the rear window. These tether strap anchorages are under a plastic cover.

lower straps and tether straps so that you can attach the hook or connector to the lower and tether anchorages more easily.

the top of the seat cover material.

located on the seatback directly above the anchorages and are just visible

• Then rotate the tether anchorage cover directly behind the seat where you are placing the child restrain 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 restrain.

GETTING STARTED

• Tighten all three straps as you push the child 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.

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 infants in this position to be severely injured or killed.

• Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH anchorages 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.

GETTING STARTED

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 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.

• To program your Key Fobs, perform the following:

• Change the ignition to OFF.

GETTING STARTED

• 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 Adjustment

Forward/Rearward

• Lift up on the adjusting bar located at the front of the seat near the floor and release at the desired position.

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.

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.

GETTING STARTED

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.

HEATED SEATS

Front Heated Seats

• The heated seats are operated using the Uconnect Touch™ System.

• Press the Controls soft-key located on the Uconnect Touch™ 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 Low-level setting will turn Off automatically after approximately 45 minutes.

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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 Low-level 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.

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.

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ADJUSTABLE PEDALS

• The adjustable 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.

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.

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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 of difficulty.

CAUTION!

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

ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS — SRT8 VERSIONS

• 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 mi (800 km). After the initial 60 mi (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, 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 Touch™ System, refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.

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.

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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 to the second detent for headlight

• With the parking lights or low beam headlights on, push 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 Media Center/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.

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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 (2 km/h).

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

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)

• 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.

• 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.

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 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (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 Touch™ system.

•Far

• Near

•Off

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

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, allowing the driver to have the most reaction time to avoid a collision.

• This setting is designed to provide early warnings per NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) recommendations.

• More cautious drivers that do not mind frequent warnings may prefer this setting.

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NOTE: This setting gives you the most reaction time.

Near

• Changing the FCW status to the “Near” setting, allows the system to warn you of a potential frontal collision when you are much closer.

• This setting provides less reaction time than the “Far” setting, which allows for a more dynamic driving experience.

• More dynamic or aggressive drivers that want to avoid frequent warnings may prefer this setting.

Off

• Changing the FCW status to “Off ” prevents the system from warning you of a potential frontal collision.

NOTE:

• If FCW is set to “Off ”, “FCW OFF” will be displayed in the EVIC.

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

WARNING!

• Leaving the Electronic or Adaptive Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could lose control and have a collision. Always leave the Electronic or Adaptive Speed Control system off when you are not using it.

• Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose control. A collision could be the result. Do not use Electronic Speed Control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered or slippery.

• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a convenience system. It is not a substitute for active driving involvement. Pay attention to road, traffic, and weather conditions, vehicle speed, distance to the vehicle ahead; and, brake operation to ensure safe operation of the vehicle under all road conditions. Your attention is always required while driving to maintain safe control of your vehicle. Failure to follow these warnings can result in a collision or serious personal injury.

The ACC system:

• Does not react to pedestrians, oncoming vehicles, and stationary objects (i.e., a stopped vehicle in a traffic jam or a disabled vehicle).

• Cannot take street, traffic, and weather conditions into account, and may be limited upon adverse sight distance conditions.

• Does not predict the lane curvature or the movement of preceding vehicles and will not compensate for such changes.

• Does not always fully recognize complex driving conditions, which can result in wrong or missing distance warnings.

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• May not detect a vehicle ahead when strong light (for example, sunrise or sunset) is directly shining on the front of the vehicle.

• Can only apply a maximum of 25% of the vehicle’s braking capability, and will not bring the vehicle to a complete stop.

You should switch off the ACC system:

• When driving in fog, heavy rain, heavy snow, sleet, heavy traffic, and complex driving situations (i.e., in highway construction zones).

• When entering a turn lane or highway off ramp; when driving on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered, slippery, or have steep uphill or downhill slopes; and when towing a trailer.

• When circumstances do not allow safe driving at a constant speed.

• Failure to follow these warnings can result in a collision.

• Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is not intended to avoid a collision on its own. The driver has the responsibility to avoid a collision by controlling the vehicle via braking and steering. Failure to follow this warning could lead to serious injury or death.

ELECTRONIC SHIFTER – 3.6L ENGINE

• Your new vehicle is equipped with a state of the art, fuel efficient 8 speed transmission. The electronic shift lever in this vehicle does not slide like a conventional shifter. Instead, the shift lever is spring loaded and moves forward and rearward, always returning to the center position after each gear is selected.

• The transmission gear (PRND) is displayed both on the shift lever and in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).

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