2013 Chrysler 300 Owner's Manual
Year:
2013
Make:
Chrysler
Model:
300
Rating:
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
5
INTRODUCTION
6
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
6
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
8
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
8
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
9
Keyless Ignition Node (KIN)
14
Key Fob
15
Replacement Keys
19
Customer Key Programming
20
Rearming Of The System
20
To Arm The System
21
To Disarm The System
21
Tamper Alert
22
To Unlock The Doors
24
Remote Key Unlock, Driver Door/All Doors 1st Press
24
Flash Lights With Lock
24
Turn Headlights On With Remote Key Unlock
25
To Lock The Doors
25
Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock
25
To Unlatch The Trunk
25
Using The Panic Alarm
25
Programming Additional Transmitters
26
Transmitter Battery Replacement
26
How To Use Remote Start
28
Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped
29
To Enter Remote Start Mode
30
To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle
30
Manual Door Locks
31
Power Door Locks
32
Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped
33
Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit
33
Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit Programming
34
Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors
34
To Engage Or Disengage The Child-Protection Door Lock System
34
Power Windows
40
AUTO-Down Feature
41
AUTO-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection — If Equipped
41
Reset Auto-Up
42
Window Lockout Switch
42
Wind Buffeting
43
Lap/Shoulder Belts
49
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
50
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
54
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
55
Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions
55
Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If Equipped
56
How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode
56
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode
56
Energy Management Feature
57
Seat Belt Pretensioner
57
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert®)
58
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
59
Seat Belt Extender
59
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags
59
Air Bag System Components
61
Advanced Front Air Bag Features
62
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB)
63
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC)
63
Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag
65
Knee Impact Bolsters
65
Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls
65
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
65
Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Inflator Units
67
Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag Inflator Unit
68
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag (SAB) Inflator Units
68
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) Inflator Units
69
Front And Side Impact Sensors
69
Enhanced Accident Response System
69
If A Deployment Occurs
70
Maintaining Your Air Bag System
72
Air Bag Warning Light
73
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
73
Child Restraints
74
Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles
76
Infants And Child Restraints
77
Older Children And Child Restraints
77
Children Too Large For Booster Seats
78
Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints
80
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) Restraint System
81
LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle
82
Locating The LATCH Anchorages
85
Locating The LATCH Anchorages
85
Center Seat LATCH
86
To Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint
87
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seatbelt
88
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt
88
Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing Child Restraints in this Vehicle
89
Installing A Child Restraint with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
91
Installing A Child Restraint With A Cinching Latch Plate (CINCH) — If Equipped
92
Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage
94
Transporting Pets
96
Transporting Passengers
97
Exhaust Gas
98
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
99
Seat Belts
99
Air Bag Warning Light
99
Defroster
99
Floor Mat Safety Information
100
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
101
Tires
101
Lights
101
Door Latches
101
Fluid Leaks
101
Automatic Dimming Mirror
110
Outside Mirrors
111
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature — If Equipped
111
Driver's Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
111
Outside Mirrors With Turn Signal And Approach Lighting — If Equipped
111
Tilt Mirrors In Reverse — If Equipped
112
Power Mirrors
113
Power Folding Outside Mirrors — If Equipped
113
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
114
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped
114
Rear Cross Path
121
Uconnect® 8.4A/8.4N
124
Operation
127
Natural Speech
128
Voice Command Tree
129
Help Command
129
Cancel Command
129
Pair (Link) Uconnect® Phone To A Mobile Phone
129
Pair Additional Mobile Phones
131
Pair A Bluetooth® Streaming Audio Device
132
Connecting To A Particular Mobile Phone Or Audio Device After Pairing
133
Disconnecting A Phone or Audio Device
133
Deleting A Phone Or Audio Device
133
Making A Phone Or Audio Device A Favorite
134
Phonebook Download — Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Mobile Phone – If Equipped
134
Managing Your Favorite Phonebook
135
To Remove A Favorite
137
Emergency And Towing Assistance
138
Phone Call Features
138
Ways To Initiate A Phone Call
139
Dial By Saying A Number
139
Call By Saying A Phonebook Name
139
Call Controls
140
Touch-Tone Number Entry
140
Recent Calls
141
Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — No Call Currently In Progress
141
Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — Call Currently In Progress
142
Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In Progress
142
Place/Retrieve A Call From Hold
142
Toggling Between Calls
143
Join Calls
143
Call Termination
143
Redial
143
Call Continuation
143
Uconnect® Phone Features
144
Emergency Assistance
144
Roadside Assistance
145
Voice Mail Calling
145
Working With Automated Systems
145
Barge In — Overriding Prompts
146
Voice Response Length
147
Phone And Network Status Indicators
147
Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad
147
Mute/Un-Mute (Mute ON/OFF)
148
Advanced Phone Connectivity
148
Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone
148
Connect Or Disconnect Link Between The Uconnect® Phone And Mobile Phone
148
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect® Phone
149
Voice Command
149
Far End Audio Performance
150
Voice Text Reply
150
Bluetooth® Communication Link
154
Power-Up
154
Voice Tree
160
Uconnect® 8.4/8.4 Nav
166
Natural Speech
168
Uconnect® Voice Commands
168
Changing the Volume
169
Starting Voice Recognition (VR) Session in Radio/Player Modes
169
Disc
169
Power Seats
180
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward
181
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down
181
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down
182
Reclining The Seatback
182
Power Lumbar — If Equipped
183
Heated Seats — If Equipped
183
Front Heated Seat Operations — Uconnect® 8.4 and 8.4 Nav:
184
Rear Heated Seats
186
Ventilated Seats — If Equipped
187
Front Ventilated Seat Operation — Uconnect® 8.4/8.4 Nav:
187
Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start
188
Head Restraints
188
Active Head Restraints — Front Seats
189
Rear Head Restraints
190
Programming The Memory Feature
193
Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory
194
Memory Position Recall
195
Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available With Memory Seat Only)
196
Headlight Switch
199
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped
200
Headlights On With Wipers (Available with Automatic Headlights Only)
200
Headlight Time Delay
200
SmartBeam — If Equipped
201
To Activate
201
To Deactivate
202
Adaptive Bi-Xenon High Intensity Discharge Headlights — If Equipped
202
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
202
Lights-On Reminder
203
Fog Lights — If Equipped
203
Multifunction Lever
204
Turn Signals
205
Lane Change Assist
205
High/Low Beam Switch
205
Flash-To-Pass
205
Front Map/Reading Lights
206
Courtesy Lights
207
Ambient Light
207
Interior Lights
208
Dimmer Controls
208
Ambient Light Control
209
Dome Light Position
209
Interior Light Defeat (OFF)
210
Intermittent Wiper System
210
Wiper Operation
211
Mist Feature
211
Windshield Washers
212
Headlights On With Wipers (Available with Automatic Headlights Only)
212
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped
213
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
214
POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED
215
HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED
217
To Activate
222
To Set A Desired Speed
222
To Deactivate
222
To Resume Speed
223
To Vary The Speed Setting
223
To Accelerate For Passing
223
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation
226
Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
227
To Activate
228
To Set A Desired ACC Speed
229
To Cancel
231
To Turn Off
231
To Resume Speed
232
To Vary The Speed Setting
232
Setting The Following Distance In ACC
233
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu
237
Display Warnings And Maintenance
238
“Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” Warning
238
ACC Unavailable Warning
240
Precautions While Driving With ACC
240
Adding A Trailer Hitch
241
Offset Driving
241
Turns And Bends
241
Using ACC On Hills
242
Lane Changing
243
Narrow Vehicles
244
Stationary Objects And Vehicles
244
General Information
245
Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode
245
To Set A Desired Speed
246
To Vary The Speed Setting
246
To Cancel
246
To Resume
246
To Turn Off
246
Forward Collision Warning — If Equipped
247
Changing FCW Status
248
ParkSense® Sensors
250
ParkSense® Warning Display
250
ParkSense® Display
251
Front Park Assist Audible Alerts
255
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense®
255
Service The ParkSense® Park Assist System
255
Cleaning The ParkSense® System
256
Front Map/Reading Lights
262
Courtesy Lights
263
Before You Begin Programming HomeLink®
265
Programming A Rolling Code
266
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button
268
Programming A Non-Rolling Code
268
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button
269
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
269
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button
270
Using HomeLink®
271
Security
271
Troubleshooting Tips
271
Opening Sunroof — Express
274
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode
274
Closing Sunroof — Express
274
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode
274
Pinch Protect Feature
274
Venting Sunroof — Express
275
Sunshade Operation
275
Wind Buffeting
275
Sunroof Maintenance
275
Opening Sunroof — Express
277
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode
277
Closing Sunroof — Express
277
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode
278
Opening Power Shade — Express
278
Opening Power Shade — Manual Mode
278
Closing Power Shade — Express
278
Closing Power Shade — Manual Mode
279
Pinch Protect Feature
279
Wind Buffeting
279
Sunroof Maintenance
280
Ignition Off Operation
280
Sunroof Fully Closed
280
Front Seat Cupholders
285
Heated and Cooled Cupholders — If Equipped
286
Rear Seat Cupholders
286
Glovebox Storage
288
Console Features
288
Door Storage
290
Rear Seat Armrest Storage — If Equipped
290
Trunk Mat — If Equipped
293
Grocery Bag Hooks
293
Rear Window Defroster
294
Power Sunshade — If Equipped
295
LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
297
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
299
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
301
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
302
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM
303
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays
316
EVIC White Telltales
317
EVIC Amber Telltales
318
EVIC Red Telltales
319
Oil Change Due
322
Fuel Economy
323
Average Fuel Economy / ECO Fuel Saver Mode — If Equipped
323
Distance To Empty (DTE)
324
Miles Per Gallon (MPG)
325
Cruise Control
325
Vehicle Speed
325
Trip Info
326
Trip A
326
Trip B
326
Elapsed Time
326
Resetting A Trip Info Function
327
Tire PSI
327
Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)
327
Hard-Keys
328
Soft-Keys
329
Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect® 8.4 Settings
329
Display
330
Clock
332
Safety / Assistance
333
Lights
335
Doors & Locks
337
Auto-On Comfort & Remote Start
339
Engine Off Options
340
Compass Settings
341
Audio
342
Phone/Bluetooth®
343
SiriusXM Setup
343
SETTING THE ANALOG CLOCK
344
iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL
345
Radio Operation
347
CD Player
347
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE
348
General Overview
349
Climate Control Functions
355
A/C (Air Conditioning)
355
Recirculation
356
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)
356
Automatic Operation
356
Manual Operation
357
Operating Tips
358
Summer Operation
358
Winter Operation
358
Vacation Storage
358
Window Fogging
358
Outside Air Intake
359
A/C Air Filter
359
Automatic Transmission
366
Keyless Enter-N-Go™
367
Normal Starting
367
Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button
367
To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE START/STOP Button
368
ENGINE START/STOP Button Functions – With Driver’s Foot OFF The Brake Pedal (In PARK Or NEUTRAL Position)
368
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or −29°C)
369
If Engine Fails To Start
369
Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using ENGINE START/STOP Button)
370
After Starting
370
Key Ignition Park Interlock
373
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
373
Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission – If Equipped
373
Standard Shifter
374
Optional Shifter With AutoStick®
374
Gear Ranges
376
Five-Speed Automatic Transmission – If Equipped
382
Gear Ranges
383
PARK
384
REVERSE
386
NEUTRAL
386
DRIVE
387
SPORT – IF EQUIPPED
387
Transmission Limp Home Mode
388
Operation – Eight-Speed Transmission – If Equipped
389
Operation – Five-Speed Transmission
391
Acceleration
393
Flowing/Rising Water
395
Shallow Standing Water
395
POWER STEERING
397
FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L ENGINE ONLY – IF EQUIPPED
398
PARKING BRAKE
398
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
403
Traction Control System (TCS)
403
Brake Assist System (BAS)
404
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
404
ESC Operating Modes
405
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
407
HSA Activation Criteria
407
Towing With HSA
408
HSA Off
408
Ready Alert Braking
408
Rain Brake Support
409
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light
409
Tire Markings
411
Tire Sizing Chart
412
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
414
Tire Terminology And Definitions
415
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
416
Tire And Loading Information Placard Location
416
Tire And Loading Information Placard
417
Tire Pressure
420
Safety
420
Economy
421
Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability
421
Tire Inflation Pressures
421
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
422
Radial Ply Tires
423
All Season Tires – If Equipped
424
Summer Or Three Season Tires – If Equipped
424
Snow Tires
424
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel – If Equipped
425
Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped
425
Full Size Spare – If Equipped
426
Limited-Use Spare – If Equipped
426
Tire Spinning
427
Tread Wear Indicators
428
Life Of Tire
428
Replacement Tires
429
TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES)
430
Base System
436
Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings
436
Service TPMS Warning
437
Premium System – If Equipped
439
Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings
439
Service TPMS Warning
440
3.6L Engine – If Equipped
443
5.7L Engine – If Equipped
443
Reformulated Gasoline
444
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
444
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
445
MMT In Gasoline
446
Materials Added To Fuel
446
Fuel System Cautions
446
E-85 General Information
448
Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
449
Fuel Requirements
449
Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles
450
Starting
450
Cruising Range
450
Replacement Parts
451
Vehicle Certification Label
455
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
455
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
455
Overloading
456
Common Towing Definitions
457
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
457
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)
457
Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR)
458
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
458
Tongue Weight (TW)
458
Frontal Area
458
Trailer Sway Control
459
Weight-Carrying Hitch
459
Weight-Distributing Hitch
459
Trailer Hitch Classification
460
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
461
Trailer And Tongue Weight
462
Towing Requirements
463
Towing Requirements – Tires
465
Towing Requirements – Trailer Brakes
466
Towing Requirements – Trailer Lights And Wiring
467
Towing Tips
468
Automatic Transmission
468
Electronic Speed Control – If Equipped
469
AutoStick® – If Equipped
469
Two-Wheel Drive And All-Wheel Drive
470
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
471
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
472
Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage
474
Preparations For Jacking
476
Jacking And Changing A Tire
477
Preparations For Jump-Start
484
Jump-Starting Procedure
485
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
487
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE — 5 SPEED TRANSMISSION
488
MANUAL PARK RELEASE — 8 SPEED TRANSMISSION (3.6L Engine)
490
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
492
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
495
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L
497
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L
498
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II
499
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
499
REPLACEMENT PARTS
501
Engine Oil
503
Checking Oil Level – 3.6L Engine
503
Checking Oil Level – 5.7L Engine
503
Change Engine Oil
504
Engine Oil Selection
504
American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Identification Symbol
504
Engine Oil Viscosity – 3.6L Engine
505
Engine Oil Viscosity – 5.7L Engine
505
Synthetic Engine Oils
505
Materials Added To Engine Oil
506
Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters
506
Engine Oil Filter
506
Engine Oil Filter Selection
506
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
506
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection
507
Maintenance-Free Battery
507
Air Conditioner Maintenance
509
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling
510
A/C Air Filter
510
Body Lubrication
512
Windshield Wiper Blades
512
Adding Washer Fluid
513
Exhaust System
513
Cooling System
516
Coolant Checks
516
Cooling System – Drain, Flush, And Refill
517
Selection Of Coolant
517
Adding Coolant
518
Cooling System Pressure Cap
519
Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant
520
Coolant Level
520
Points To Remember
520
Brake System
521
Master Cylinder – Brake Fluid Level Check
522
Automatic Transmission
524
Selection Of Lubricant
524
Special Additives
524
Fluid Level Check
525
Fluid And Filter Changes
525
All Wheel Drive (AWD) – If Equipped
526
Fluid Changes
526
Rear Axle
526
Fluid Level Check
526
Change Axle Fluid
527
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
527
Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion
527
What Causes Corrosion?
527
Washing
528
Special Care
528
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care
529
Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure – If Equipped
530
Interior Care
530
Cleaning Headlights
531
Glass Surfaces
531
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
531
Seat Belt Maintenance
532
Front Power Distribution Center
532
Rear Power Distribution Center
536
VEHICLE STORAGE
544
Low Beam And High Beam Headlamp
545
High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (HID) — If Equipped
545
Standard Low Beam And High Beam Headlamp
546
Rear Backup Lamp And Turn Signal Lamps
547
License Lamp
548
Engine
550
Chassis
551
Maintenance Chart
556
Prepare For The Appointment
563
Prepare A List
563
Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center
564
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center
564
In Mexico contact:
565
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
565
Service Contract
565
WARRANTY INFORMATION
566
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.
567
In Canada
567
Treadwear
569
Traction Grades
569
Temperature Grades
570
INDEX
571
2013 Chrysler 300 Overview
Introduction
The 2013 Chrysler 300 embodies a bold and sophisticated design, merging classic American luxury with modern performance. With its imposing front grille, sleek lines, and spacious interior, the Chrysler 300 is a statement vehicle, ideal for those who appreciate a blend of elegance and power. Offering a smooth ride and numerous high-tech features, it stands out in the full-size sedan category.
Powertrains
The 2013 Chrysler 300 offers an impressive lineup of powertrains, starting with a robust 3.6-liter V6 engine generating 292 horsepower, perfect for those who favor fuel efficiency without sacrificing performance. For enthusiasts seeking more power, an available 5.7-liter HEMI V8 engine delivers an exhilarating 363 horsepower. Both engines are paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission that ensures smooth shifts and optimizes fuel economy, making the Chrysler 300 a formidable performer on the road.
Trims
This model comes in several trims to suit varied tastes, including the base 300, 300 Touring, 300S, 300C, and the luxurious 300C John Varvatos Luxury Edition. Each trim offers a unique set of features and styles, allowing buyers to choose the ideal combination of luxury, performance, and technology that best fits their lifestyle.
Features
The 2013 Chrysler 300 is packed with advanced features, such as a state-of-the-art Uconnect infotainment system, touchscreen controls, Bluetooth connectivity, and available premium sound systems. Safety is also a priority, with options including adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, and rear parking sensors, ensuring peace of mind for both drivers and passengers.
Owners Manual
The owners manual for the 2013 Chrysler 300 is an invaluable resource that provides essential information on operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the vehicle. It includes details on the vehicle's features, maintenance schedules, and safety guidelines, making it an indispensable tool for ensuring a satisfying ownership experience.
User manual download
The Chrysler 300 owner manual for the 2013 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2013 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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