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Chrysler CHRYSLER 2008 300 User Manual
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INTRODUCTION
3
INTRODUCTION
4
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
4
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
6
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
6
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS / ALTERATIONS
7
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
9
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
12
Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)
12
Fob with Integrated Key
12
Tip Start Feature
14
Ignition Key Removal
14
Key-In-Ignition Reminder
15
SENTRY KEY
15
Replacement Keys
16
Customer Key (Fob) Programming
17
General Information
18
SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED
18
Rearming of the System
18
To Arm the System
19
To Disarm the System
19
ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM
20
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY
20
To unlock the doors
21
To lock the doors
23
To unlatch the trunk
24
Using The Panic Alarm
25
Programming Additional Transmitters
25
Transmitter Battery Service
25
General Information
26
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED
27
How To Use Remote Start
27
DOOR LOCKS
29
Manual Door Locks
29
Power Door Locks
30
Child Protection Door Lock
33
WINDOWS
36
Power Windows
36
Wind Buffeting
39
TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE
40
TRUNK SAFETY WARNING
41
Trunk Emergency Release
41
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS
42
Lap/Shoulder Belts
43
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
48
Seat Belt Pretensioners
48
Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert)
49
Automatic Locking Mode - If Equipped
50
Seat Belts and Pregnant Women
51
Seat Belt Extender
51
Driver and Front Passenger Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag
52
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
65
Child Restraint
67
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
76
SAFETY TIPS
77
Transporting Passengers
77
Lock Your Vehicle
77
Exhaust Gas
78
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
79
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
79
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
81
MIRRORS
86
Inside Day/Night Mirror
86
Automatic Dimming Inside Mirror - If Equipped
86
Outside Mirrors
87
Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature - If Equipped
88
Outside Mirror Auto Dimmer - If Equipped
88
Outside Mirrors with Turn Signal and Approach Lighting - If Equipped
88
Tilt in Reverse Feature - If Equipped
89
Power Remote Control Mirrors
89
Heated Remote Control Mirrors - If Equipped
90
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors - If Equipped
90
HANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect) - IF EQUIPPED
91
Operation
93
Phone Call Features
100
UConnect System Features
103
Advanced Phone Connectivity
107
Things You Should Know About Your UConnect System
109
General Information
117
SEATS
117
Power Seats
117
Power Reclining Seats
118
Lumbar Support
119
Head Restraints
120
Heated Seats - If Equipped
120
Folding Rear Seat
123
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT - IF EQUIPPED
124
Programming The Memory Feature
124
Linking and Unlinking the Remote Keyless Transmitter to the Memory Feature
125
Memory Position Recall
126
Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available with Memory Seat Only)
127
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
128
LIGHTS
130
Headlight Switch
130
Automatic Headlights - If Equipped
131
Headlights On with Wipers (Available with Auto Headlights Only)
132
SmartBeams - If Equipped
132
Headlight Time Delay
133
Daytime Running Lights - If Equipped
134
Lights-on Reminder
134
Fog Lights - If Equipped
134
Multi-Function Lever
134
Overhead Console Map/Reading Lights
136
Interior Lights
136
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
138
Intermittent Wiper System
138
Mist Feature
139
Windshield Washers
139
Headlights On with Wipers (Available with Auto Headlights Only)
139
Rain Sensing Wipers - If Equipped
140
Adding Washer Fluid
141
HEADLIGHT WASHERS - IF EQUIPPED
142
Adding Washer Fluid
143
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
144
POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN - IF EQUIPPED
145
ADJUSTABLE PEDALS - IF EQUIPPED
146
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL
148
Electronic Speed Control Operation
149
To Activate
149
To Set At A Desired Speed
150
To Deactivate
150
To Resume Speed
150
To Vary the Speed Setting
150
To Accelerate For Passing
151
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) - IF EQUIPPED
152
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation
154
Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
154
To Activate
155
To Set a Desired Speed
156
To Cancel
157
To Turn Off
157
To Resume Speed
158
To Vary the Speed Setting
158
Setting the Following Distance in ACC
159
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu
162
Display Warnings and Maintenance
165
Precautions While Driving with ACC
168
General Information
172
REAR PARK ASSIST SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED
172
OVERHEAD CONSOLE
176
Courtesy/Reading Lights
176
Sunglasses Storage
177
GARAGE DOOR OPENER - IF EQUIPPED
177
Programming HomeLink
178
Gate Operator/Canadian Programming
181
Using HomeLink
182
Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button
182
Security
182
Troubleshooting Tips
183
General Information
183
POWER SUNROOF - IF EQUIPPED
184
Opening Sunroof - Express
185
Closing Sunroof - Express
185
Pinch Protect Feature
185
Pinch Protect Override
185
Venting Sunroof - Express
185
Sunshade Operation
186
Wind Buffeting
186
Sunroof Maintenance
186
Ignition Off Operation
186
Sunroof Fully Closed
187
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS
187
Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off
188
CUP HOLDERS
189
Front Seat Cup Holders
189
Rear Seat Cup Holders
189
STORAGE
190
Console Features
190
Cargo Area
192
LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED
193
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
195
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS
199
BASE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
200
PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
201
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS
202
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC) - IF EQUIPPED
213
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays
215
Oil Change Required
218
Trip Functions
219
Compass Display
222
Telephone - If Equipped
224
Navigation - If Equipped
226
Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Features)
227
SETTING THE ANALOG CLOCK
232
RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION
232
Radio Broadcast Signals
232
Two Types of Signals
232
Electrical Disturbances
233
AM Reception
233
FM Reception
233
SALES CODE REN - MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED
233
Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio (If Equipped)
234
Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Communication (UConnect) (If Equipped)
235
Clock Setting Procedure
235
SALES CODE REQ - AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6-DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX JACK)
237
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
237
Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO)
245
Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files
247
LIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)
250
INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)
250
SALES CODE RER - MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED
252
Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio
253
Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Communication (UConnect) (If Equipped)
253
Clock Setting Procedure
253
SALES CODE RES - AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH CD PLAYER (MP3 AUX JACK)
256
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
256
Operation Instructions - CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play
262
Notes On Playing MP3 Files
264
LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)
267
INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)
267
SATELLITE RADIO (RSC) - IF EQUIPPED (REQ AND RES RADIOS ONLY)
268
System Activation
268
Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ENS/SID)
269
Selecting Satellite Mode
269
Satellite Antenna
269
Reception Quality
270
Operating Instructions - Satellite Mode
270
Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone (If Equipped)
272
Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment System (VES) (If Equipped)
272
VIDEO ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED
272
UNIVERSAL CONSUMER INTERFACE (UCI) - IF EQUIPPED
275
Connecting the iPod
275
Controlling the iPod using Radio Buttons
275
Play Mode
276
List or Browse Mode
278
REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS - IF EQUIPPED
279
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE
281
RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES
281
CLIMATE CONTROLS
281
Manual Air Conditioning and Heating System
282
Automatic Temperature Control - If Equipped
284
Operating Tips
290
REAR WINDOW FEATURES
293
Electric Rear Window Defroster
293
STARTING AND OPERATING
295
STARTING PROCEDURES
299
Automatic Transmission
300
Normal Starting (Tip Start)
301
Extremely Cold Weather (below -20 degrees F or -29 degrees C)
301
If Engine Fails To Start
302
After Starting
303
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER - IF EQUIPPED
303
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
303
Automatic Transmission - General Information
304
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
306
4 Speed Automatic Transmission
307
5 Speed Automatic Transmission
312
AUTOSTICK - IF EQUIPPED
318
Autostick Operation
318
ALL WHEEL DRIVE - IF EQUIPPED
319
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES
319
Acceleration
319
Traction
320
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
320
Flowing/Rising Water
320
Shallow Standing Water
321
PARKING BRAKE
322
BRAKE SYSTEM
324
Anti-Lock Brake System - If Equipped
325
POWER STEERING
327
MULTI DISPLACEMENT SYSTEM (MDS) - 5.7L Engine Only
328
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS) - IF EQUIPPED
328
BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM (BAS) - IF EQUIPPED
330
ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (ESP) - IF EQUIPPED
331
Synchronizing ESP
333
ESP/BAS Malfunction Indicator and ESP/TCS Indicator Lights
333
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION
334
Tire Markings
334
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
338
Tire Loading and Tire Pressure
340
TIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION
344
Tire Pressure
344
Tire Inflation Pressures
345
Radial-Ply Tires
347
Compact Spare Tire - If Equipped
348
Limited Use Spare - If Equipped
348
Tire Spinning
349
Tread Wear Indicators
350
Life of Tire
350
Replacement Tires
351
Alignment And Balance
352
SELF-SEALING TIRES - IF EQUIPPED
353
TIRE CHAINS
353
SNOW TIRES
354
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS
354
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) - IF EQUIPPED
355
Base System - If Equipped
358
Premium System - If Equipped
360
General Information
364
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
365
2.7L Engine
365
3.5L and 5.7L Engines
365
Reformulated Gasoline
366
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
366
MMT In Gasoline
367
Materials Added to Fuel
367
Fuel System Cautions
367
Carbon Monoxide Warnings
368
ADDING FUEL
369
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
369
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
371
VEHICLE LOADING
372
Vehicle Certification Label
372
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
372
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
373
Overloading
373
Loading
374
TRAILER TOWING
375
Common Towing Definitions
375
Trailer Hitch Classification
379
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
380
Trailer and Tongue Weight
381
Towing Requirements
383
Towing Tips
388
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
389
TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE (Flat towing with all four wheels on the ground)
389
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
391
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
392
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
393
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
394
Preparations For Jacking
395
Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage
396
Jacking and Changing a Tire
398
Compact Spare Tire
402
Wheel Cover or Center Cap Installation (If Required)
402
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES
404
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
407
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
408
WITHOUT THE IGNITION KEY
408
TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE (Flat towing with all four wheels on the ground)
409
TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH A TOW DOLLY
410
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
411
2.7L ENGINE COMPARTMENT
414
3.5L ENGINE COMPARTMENT
415
5.7L ENGINE COMPARTMENT
416
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - OBD II
417
Loose Fuel Filler Cap
417
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
418
REPLACEMENT PARTS
419
DEALER SERVICE
420
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
420
Engine Oil
421
Engine Oil Filter
425
Drive Belts - Check Condition and Tension
425
Spark Plugs
426
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
426
Fuel Filter
426
Catalytic Converter
427
Maintenance-Free Battery
428
Air Conditioner Maintenance
430
A/C Air Filter - If Equipped
431
Power Steering - Fluid Check
432
Front and Rear Suspension Ball Joints
432
Steering Linkage
433
Body Lubrication
433
Windshield Wiper Blades
433
Windshield Washers/Headlight Washers - If Equipped
434
Exhaust System
434
Cooling System
435
Hoses and Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses
440
Fuel System
441
Brake System
441
Automatic Transmission
444
All Wheel Drive (AWD) - If Equipped
445
Front and Rear Wheel Bearings
446
Appearance Care and Protection from Corrosion
446
Cleaning the Center Console Cup Holders
450
FUSES (POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTERS)
451
Fuses (Front Power Distribution Center)
451
Fuses (Rear Power Distribution Center)
453
VEHICLE STORAGE
458
REPLACEMENT BULBS
459
BULB REPLACEMENT
460
Low Beam Headlight, High Beam Headlight, Park/Turn Light, Inner Park Light, and Outer Park Light - 300 Models
460
Low Beam Headlight, High Beam Headlight, and Park/Turn Light - 300C
462
Backup Light, Side Marker Light, and Tail/Stop Turn Light - 300 Models
465
Tail/Stop, Tail, Turn Signal Light, and Backup Light - 300C Models
468
License Light
472
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
473
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS
475
Engine
475
Chassis
476
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
477
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
478
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
478
Required Maintenance Intervals
480
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
485
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE
486
Prepare For The Appointment
486
Prepare A List
486
Be Reasonable With Requests
486
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
486
WARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only)
489
MOPAR PARTS
489
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
489
In Canada
490
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS
490
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES
492
Treadwear
492
Traction Grades
492
Temperature Grades
493
INDEX
495
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