2014 Chrysler 300 Owner's Manual
Year:
2014
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
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
11
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
14
Keyless Ignition Node (KIN)
14
Key Fob
15
Ignition Or Accessory On Message
17
SENTRY KEY®
18
Replacement Keys
19
Customer Key Programming
20
General Information
20
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED
20
Rearming Of The System
20
To Arm The System
21
To Disarm The System
21
Tamper Alert
22
Security System Manual Override
23
ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED
23
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)
23
To Unlock The Doors
24
1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks
24
Flash Headlights With Lock
25
Headlight Illumination On Approach
25
To Lock The Doors
25
Sound Horn With Remote Key Lock
25
To Unlatch The Trunk
26
Using The Panic Alarm
26
Programming Additional Transmitters
26
Transmitter Battery Replacement
26
General Information
29
REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
29
How To Use Remote Start
30
Remote Start Abort Message On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If Equipped
31
To Enter Remote Start Mode
31
To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving The Vehicle
32
To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The Vehicle
32
DOOR LOCKS
32
Manual Door Locks
32
Power Door Locks
34
Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped
35
Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit
35
Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit Programming
35
Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors
35
To Engage Or Disengage The Child-Protection Door Lock System
36
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™
37
WINDOWS
42
Power Windows
42
AUTO-Down Feature
43
AUTO-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection — If Equipped
43
Reset Auto-Up
44
Window Lockout Switch
44
Wind Buffeting
45
TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE
46
TRUNK SAFETY WARNING
46
Trunk Emergency Release
47
OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS
48
Lap/Shoulder Belts
52
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operating Instructions
53
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
56
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
57
Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions
57
Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If Equipped
58
How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode
58
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode
58
Energy Management Feature
59
Seat Belt Pretensioner
59
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlert®)
60
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
61
Seat Belt Extender
61
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags
61
Air Bag System Components
63
Advanced Front Air Bag Features
64
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB)
65
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC)
65
Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag
67
Knee Impact Bolsters
67
Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls
67
Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
67
Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bag Inflator Units
70
Supplemental Driver Side Knee Air Bag Inflator Unit
70
Supplemental Seat-Mounted Side Air Bag (SAB) Inflator Units
71
Supplemental Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC) Inflator Units
71
Front And Side Impact Sensors
72
Enhanced Accident Response System
72
If A Deployment Occurs
72
Maintaining Your Air Bag System
74
Air Bag Warning Light
75
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
75
Child Restraints
76
Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles
78
Infants And Child Restraints
79
Older Children And Child Restraints
80
Children Too Large For Booster Seats
81
Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints
82
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) Restraint System
83
LATCH Positions For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle
84
Locating The LATCH Anchorages
87
Locating The LATCH Anchorages
88
Center Seat LATCH
89
To Install A LATCH-compatible Child Restraint
89
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seatbelt
90
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt
91
Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems for Installing Child Restraints in this Vehicle
92
Installing A Child Restraint with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
94
Installing A Child Restraint With A Cinching Latch Plate (CINCH) — If Equipped
95
Installing Child Restraints Using The Top Tether Anchorage
96
Transporting Pets
98
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
99
SAFETY TIPS
100
Transporting Passengers
100
Exhaust Gas
100
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
101
Seat Belts
101
Air Bag Warning Light
102
Defroster
102
Floor Mat Safety Information
102
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
104
Tires
104
Lights
104
Door Latches
104
Fluid Leaks
104
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
105
MIRRORS
112
Automatic Dimming Mirror
112
Outside Mirrors
113
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature — If Equipped
113
Driver's Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
113
Outside Mirrors With Turn Signal And Approach Lighting — If Equipped
113
Tilt Mirrors In Reverse — If Equipped
114
Power Mirrors
115
Power Folding Outside Mirrors — If Equipped
116
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
116
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped
116
“Slide-On-Rod” And Extender Features Of Sun Visor
117
BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) — IF EQUIPPED
118
Rear Cross Path
124
Modes Of Operation
126
Uconnect® Phone (8.4/8.4N)
127
Uconnect® 8.4A/8.4N
127
Operation
130
Natural Speech
131
Voice Command Tree
132
Help Command
132
Cancel Command
132
Pair (Link) Uconnect® Phone To A Mobile Phone
132
Pair Additional Mobile Phones
134
Pair A Bluetooth® Streaming Audio Device
135
Connecting To A Particular Mobile Phone Or Audio Device After Pairing
136
Disconnecting A Phone or Audio Device
137
Deleting A Phone Or Audio Device
137
Making A Phone Or Audio Device A Favorite
137
Phonebook Download — Automatic Phonebook Transfer From Mobile Phone – If Equipped
138
Managing Your Favorite Phonebook
139
To Remove A Favorite
140
Emergency And Towing Assistance
141
Phone Call Features
142
Ways To Initiate A Phone Call
142
Dial By Saying A Number
143
Call By Saying A Phonebook Name
143
Call Controls
143
Touch-Tone Number Entry
144
Recent Calls
144
Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — No Call Currently In Progress
145
Answer Or Ignore An Incoming Call — Call Currently In Progress
145
Making A Second Call While Current Call Is In Progress
146
Place/Retrieve A Call From Hold
146
Toggling Between Calls
146
Join Calls
146
Call Termination
147
Redial
147
Call Continuation
147
Uconnect® Phone Features
147
Emergency Assistance
147
Roadside Assistance / Towing Assistance
148
Voice Mail Calling
149
Working With Automated Systems
149
Barge In — Overriding Prompts
150
Voice Response Length
151
Phone And Network Status Indicators
151
Dialing Using The Mobile Phone Keypad
151
Mute/Un-Mute (Mute ON/OFF)
152
Advanced Phone Connectivity
152
Transfer Call To And From Mobile Phone
152
Connect Or Disconnect Link Between The Uconnect® Phone And Mobile Phone
152
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect® Phone
153
Voice Command
153
Far End Audio Performance
154
Voice Text Reply
154
Bluetooth® Communication Link
158
Power-Up
158
Voice Tree
164
General Information
169
VOICE COMMAND
169
Uconnect® 8.4/8.4 Nav
169
Natural Speech
171
Uconnect® Voice Commands
172
Changing the Volume
172
Starting Voice Recognition (VR) Session in Radio/Player Modes
173
Disc
173
Voice Tree
174
SEATS
183
Power Seats
184
Adjusting The Seat Forward Or Rearward
185
Adjusting The Seat Up Or Down
185
Tilting The Seat Up Or Down
186
Reclining The Seatback
186
Power Lumbar — If Equipped
187
Heated Seats — If Equipped
188
Front Heated Seat Operations — Uconnect® 8.4 and 8.4 Nav:
188
Rear Heated Seats
190
Ventilated Seats — If Equipped
191
Front Ventilated Seat Operation — Uconnect® 8.4/8.4 Nav:
191
Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start
192
Head Restraints
193
Active Head Restraints — Front Seats
193
Rear Head Restraints
194
Folding Rear Seat
195
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED
197
Programming The Memory Feature
198
Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter To Memory
198
Memory Position Recall
199
Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available With Memory Seat Only)
200
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
201
LIGHTS
203
Headlight Switch
203
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped
204
Headlights On With Wipers (Available with Automatic Headlights Only)
204
Headlight Time Delay
204
Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control — If Equipped
205
To Activate
206
To Deactivate
206
Adaptive Bi-Xenon High Intensity Discharge Headlights — If Equipped
206
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
207
Lights-On Reminder
207
Fog Lights — If Equipped
207
Multifunction Lever
208
Turn Signals
209
Lane Change Assist
209
High/Low Beam Switch
209
Flash-To-Pass
209
Front Map/Reading Lights
210
Courtesy Lights
211
Ambient Light
211
Interior Lights
212
Dimmer Controls
212
Ambient Light Control
213
Dome Light Position
214
Interior Light Defeat (OFF)
214
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature)
214
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
214
Intermittent Wiper System
215
Wiper Operation
215
Mist Feature
216
Windshield Washers
216
Headlights On With Wipers (Available with Automatic Headlights Only)
217
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped
217
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
219
POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED
220
HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED
221
ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED
223
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
226
To Activate
227
To Set A Desired Speed
227
To Deactivate
228
To Resume Speed
228
To Vary The Speed Setting
228
To Accelerate For Passing
229
Using Electronic Speed Control On Hills
229
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) — IF EQUIPPED
229
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation
232
Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
233
To Activate
234
To Set A Desired ACC Speed
235
To Cancel
236
To Turn Off
237
To Resume Speed
238
To Vary The Speed Setting
238
Setting The Following Distance In ACC
239
Overtake Aid
243
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu
244
Display Warnings And Maintenance
245
“Clean Radar Sensor In Front Of Vehicle” Warning
245
ACC Unavailable Warning
246
Precautions While Driving With ACC
247
Adding A Trailer Hitch
247
Offset Driving
248
Turns And Bends
248
Using ACC On Hills
249
Lane Changing
250
Narrow Vehicles
251
Stationary Objects And Vehicles
251
General Information
252
Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode
252
To Set A Desired Speed
253
To Vary The Speed Setting
253
To Cancel
253
To Resume
254
To Turn Off
254
Forward Collision Warning — If Equipped
254
Changing FCW Status
255
FCW Unavailable Warning
256
PARKSENSE® FRONT AND REAR PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED
257
ParkSense® Sensors
258
ParkSense® Warning Display
258
ParkSense® Display
259
Front Park Assist Audible Alerts
263
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense®
263
Service The ParkSense® Park Assist System
264
Cleaning The ParkSense® System
264
ParkSense® System Usage Precautions
264
PARKVIEW® REAR BACK UP CAMERA — IF EQUIPPED
267
Turning ParkView® On Or Off — With Touch—Screen Radio
269
OVERHEAD CONSOLE
269
Front Map/Reading Lights
270
Courtesy Lights
271
Sunglasses Bin Door
271
GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED
272
Before You Begin Programming HomeLink®
273
Programming A Rolling Code
274
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button
276
Programming A Non-Rolling Code
276
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button
277
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
277
Reprogramming A Single HomeLink® Button
279
Using HomeLink®
279
Security
279
Troubleshooting Tips
280
General Information
281
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED
281
Opening Sunroof — Express
282
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode
282
Closing Sunroof — Express
282
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode
283
Pinch Protect Feature
283
Venting Sunroof — Express
283
Sunshade Operation
283
Wind Buffeting
284
Sunroof Maintenance
284
Ignition OFF Operation
284
COMMANDVIEW® SUNROOF WITH POWER SHADE — IF EQUIPPED
285
Opening Sunroof — Express
286
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode
286
Closing Sunroof — Express
286
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode
286
Opening Power Shade — Express
287
Opening Power Shade — Manual Mode
287
Closing Power Shade — Express
287
Closing Power Shade — Manual Mode
288
Pinch Protect Feature
288
Wind Buffeting
288
Sunroof Maintenance
288
Ignition Off Operation
289
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS
289
CUPHOLDERS
294
Front Seat Cupholders
294
Heated and Cooled Cupholders — If Equipped
295
Rear Seat Cupholders
296
Lighted Cupholders — If Equipped
296
STORAGE
297
Glovebox Storage
297
Console Features
298
Door Storage
300
Rear Seat Armrest Storage — If Equipped
300
Cargo Area — Vehicles Equipped with 60/40 Split-Folding Rear Seat
301
CARGO AREA FEATURES
302
Trunk Mat — If Equipped
302
Grocery Bag Hooks
302
Cargo Net (for versions/markets where provided)
303
REAR WINDOW FEATURES
304
Rear Window Defroster
304
Power Sunshade — If Equipped
305
LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
307
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
309
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
311
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
312
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER — PREMIUM
313
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS
314
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)
323
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays
325
EVIC White Telltales
327
EVIC Amber Telltales
328
EVIC Red Telltales
329
Oil Change Due
332
Fuel Economy
332
Average Fuel Economy / ECO Fuel Saver Mode — If Equipped
333
Distance To Empty (DTE)
334
Miles Per Gallon (MPG) / Liters Per 100 km (L/100km)
334
ACC/Cruise Control — If Equipped
334
Vehicle Speed
335
Trip Info
335
Trip A
336
Trip B
336
Elapsed Time
336
Resetting A Trip Info Function
336
Tire PSI
336
Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)
337
Turn Menu OFF
338
Uconnect® SETTINGS
338
Hard-Keys
338
Soft-Keys
338
Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect® 8.4 Settings
338
Display
339
Clock
341
Safety / Assistance
342
Lights
345
Doors & Locks
347
Auto-On Comfort & Remote Start
349
Engine Off Options
350
Compass Settings
351
Audio
352
Phone/Bluetooth®
353
SiriusXM Setup
353
SETTING THE ANALOG CLOCK
354
iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL
354
HARMAN KARDON® Logic7® HIGH PERFORMANCE MULTICHANNEL SURROUND SOUND SYSTEM WITH DRIVER-SELECTABLE SURROUND (DSS) — IF EQUIPPE
355
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS
356
Radio Operation
356
CD Player
357
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE
357
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES
358
CLIMATE CONTROLS
358
General Overview
359
Climate Control Functions
364
A/C (Air Conditioning)
364
Recirculation
365
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)
365
Automatic Operation
365
Manual Operation
366
Operating Tips
367
Summer Operation
367
Winter Operation
367
Vacation Storage
367
Window Fogging
367
Outside Air Intake
368
A/C Air Filter
368
STARTING AND OPERATING
369
STARTING PROCEDURES
374
Automatic Transmission
374
Keyless Enter-N-Go™
375
Normal Starting
375
Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button
375
To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE START/STOP Button
376
ENGINE START/STOP Button Functions – With Driver’s Foot OFF The Brake Pedal (In PARK Or NEUTRAL Position)
377
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or −29°C)
377
If Engine Fails To Start
377
Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using ENGINE START/STOP Button)
378
After Starting
379
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER – IF EQUIPPED
379
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
379
Key Ignition Park Interlock
381
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System
381
Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission – If Equipped
382
Standard Shifter
383
Optional Shifter With AutoStick®
383
Gear Ranges
385
Five-Speed Automatic Transmission – If Equipped
391
Gear Ranges
392
AUTOSTICK® - IF EQUIPPED
398
Operation – Eight-Speed Transmission – If Equipped
398
Operation – Five-Speed Transmission
400
ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) — IF EQUIPPED
402
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES
403
Acceleration
403
Traction
403
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
404
Flowing/Rising Water
404
Shallow Standing Water
404
POWER STEERING
406
FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L ENGINE ONLY – IF EQUIPPED
407
PARKING BRAKE
407
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
410
ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM
412
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
412
Traction Control System (TCS)
412
Brake Assist System (BAS)
413
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
414
ESC Operating Modes
414
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
416
HSA Activation Criteria
416
Towing With HSA
417
HSA Off
418
Ready Alert Braking
418
Rain Brake Support
418
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And ESC OFF Indicator Light
418
Synchronizing ESC
420
TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION
420
Tire Markings
420
Tire Sizing Chart
422
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
424
Tire Terminology And Definitions
426
Tire Loading And Tire Pressure
427
Tire And Loading Information Placard Location
427
Tire And Loading Information Placard
427
Loading
428
TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION
431
Tire Pressure
431
Safety
431
Economy
432
Ride Comfort And Vehicle Stability
432
Tire Inflation Pressures
432
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
434
Radial Ply Tires
434
Tire Types
435
All Season Tires – If Equipped
435
Summer Or Three Season Tires – If Equipped
435
Snow Tires
435
Run Flat Tires – If Equipped
436
Spare Tires – If Equipped
436
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel – If Equipped
437
Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped
437
Full Size Spare – If Equipped
438
Limited-Use Spare – If Equipped
438
Tire Spinning
439
Tread Wear Indicators
440
Life Of Tire
440
Replacement Tires
441
TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES)
443
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS
444
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS)
446
Base System
448
Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings
449
Service TPMS Warning
450
Premium System – If Equipped
452
Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings
452
Service TPMS Warning
454
General Information
456
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
457
3.6L Engine – If Equipped
457
5.7L Engine – If Equipped
457
Reformulated Gasoline
458
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
458
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
459
MMT In Gasoline
459
Materials Added To Fuel
460
Fuel System Cautions
460
Carbon Monoxide Warnings
461
FLEXIBLE FUEL (3.6L ENGINE ONLY) — IF EQUIPPED
462
E-85 General Information
462
Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
462
Fuel Requirements
462
Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles
463
Starting
464
Cruising Range
464
Replacement Parts
464
Maintenance
464
ADDING FUEL
465
Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release
467
VEHICLE LOADING
468
Vehicle Certification Label
468
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
469
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
469
Overloading
469
Loading
470
TRAILER TOWING
470
Common Towing Definitions
471
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
471
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)
471
Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR)
471
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
471
Tongue Weight (TW)
472
Frontal Area
472
Trailer Sway Control
472
Weight-Carrying Hitch
472
Weight-Distributing Hitch
472
Trailer Hitch Classification
473
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
474
Trailer And Tongue Weight
474
Towing Requirements
476
Towing Requirements – Tires
478
Towing Requirements – Trailer Brakes
478
Towing Requirements – Trailer Lights And Wiring
480
Towing Tips
481
Automatic Transmission
481
Electronic Speed Control – If Equipped
482
AutoStick® – If Equipped
482
Cooling System
483
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.)
483
Two-Wheel Drive And All-Wheel Drive
483
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
485
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
486
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
486
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
487
Torque Specifications
488
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
489
Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage
490
Preparations For Jacking
492
Jacking And Changing A Tire
493
Road Tire Installation
498
JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES
498
Preparations For Jump-Start
499
Jump-Starting Procedure
501
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
502
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE — 5 SPEED TRANSMISSION
504
MANUAL PARK RELEASE — 8 SPEED TRANSMISSION
505
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
508
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
511
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L
513
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 5.7L
514
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II
515
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
515
REPLACEMENT PARTS
517
DEALER SERVICE
517
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
518
Engine Oil
519
Checking Oil Level – 3.6L Engine
519
Checking Oil Level – 5.7L Engine
519
Change Engine Oil
520
Engine Oil Selection
520
American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Identification Symbol
520
Engine Oil Viscosity – 3.6L Engine
521
Engine Oil Viscosity – 5.7L Engine
521
Synthetic Engine Oils
522
Materials Added To Engine Oil
522
Disposing Of Used Engine Oil And Oil Filters
522
Engine Oil Filter
522
Engine Oil Filter Selection
522
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
523
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Selection
523
Maintenance-Free Battery
523
Air Conditioner Maintenance
525
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling – R134a – If Equipped
526
Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling – HFO 1234yf – If Equipped
526
A/C Air Filter
527
Body Lubrication
529
Windshield Wiper Blades
529
Adding Washer Fluid
530
Exhaust System
530
Cooling System
533
Coolant Checks
533
Cooling System – Drain, Flush, And Refill
534
Selection Of Coolant
534
Adding Coolant
535
Cooling System Pressure Cap
536
Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant
537
Coolant Level
537
Points To Remember
538
Brake System
539
Master Cylinder – Brake Fluid Level Check
539
Automatic Transmission
541
Selection Of Lubricant
541
Special Additives
541
Fluid Level Check
542
Fluid And Filter Changes – 5-Speed Transmission
542
Fluid And Filter Changes – 8-Speed Transmission
542
All Wheel Drive (AWD) – If Equipped
543
Fluid Changes
543
Rear Axle
543
Fluid Level Check
544
Change Axle Fluid
544
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
544
Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion
544
What Causes Corrosion?
544
Washing
545
Special Care
545
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care
546
Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure – If Equipped
547
Interior Care
547
Cleaning Headlights
548
Glass Surfaces
548
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
549
Seat Belt Maintenance
549
Cleaning The Center Console Cupholders
549
FUSES
550
Front Power Distribution Center (Fuses)
551
Rear Power Distribution Center (Fuses)
555
VEHICLE STORAGE
560
REPLACEMENT BULBS
560
BULB REPLACEMENT
562
Low Beam And High Beam Headlamp
562
High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (HID) — If Equipped
562
Standard Low Beam And High Beam Headlamp
562
Front Turn Signal Lamps
563
Rear Backup Lamp And Turn Signal Lamps
564
License Lamp
565
FLUID CAPACITIES
566
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
567
Engine
567
Chassis
568
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
569
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
570
Maintenance Chart
572
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
577
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE
579
Prepare For The Appointment
579
Prepare A List
579
Be Reasonable With Requests
579
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
579
Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center
580
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center
581
In Mexico contact:
581
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
581
Service Contract
582
WARRANTY INFORMATION
583
MOPAR® PARTS
583
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
583
In The 50 United States And Washington, D.C.
583
In Canada
584
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS
584
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES
585
Treadwear
585
Traction Grades
586
Temperature Grades
586
INDEX
589
2014 Chrysler 300 Overview
Introduction
The 2014 Chrysler 300 is a bold and luxurious full-size sedan that encapsulates American automotive heritage with its robust presence and refined interior. Designed for those who seek a harmonious blend of performance, comfort, and technology, the Chrysler 300 stands out with its iconic design and an extensive suite of features that cater to every driver’s desires. This car effortlessly combines classic charm with modern innovations, making it a category leader in the full-size sedan market.
Powertrains
The 2014 Chrysler 300 offers a variety of powertrain options designed to meet different driving preferences. The base model is powered by a capable 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine, producing a formidable 292 horsepower, while the sporty 300S variant boosts output to 300 horsepower. For those seeking a more thrilling drive, the 5.7-liter HEMI V8 engine is available, delivering 363 horsepower, making it perfect for enthusiasts who crave power and performance on demand.
Trims
Available in several trims, including the 300, 300S, 300C, and the luxurious 300C Platinum, each trim level offers a range of features tailored to different tastes and budgets. The base 300 trim starts with essential amenities, while the 300S adds sport-tuned elements. The upscale 300C encompasses high-end features, including premium leather upholstery and advanced safety technologies, ensuring a driving experience that's as sophisticated as it is enjoyable.
Features
The 2014 Chrysler 300 is packed with cutting-edge technology and upscale comforts. Standard features include an intuitive touchscreen interface, Bluetooth connectivity, adaptive cruise control, and a premium audio system. Higher trims offer even more enhancements, like a panoramic sunroof, navigation system, and advanced driver-assistance features, making every ride exceptional.
Owner's Manual
The 2014 Chrysler 300 owner's manual is an invaluable resource that provides comprehensive information regarding the operational aspects of the vehicle. It addresses everything from routine maintenance to troubleshooting and outlines safety features, specific functions, and beneficial driving tips to ensure owners maximize their experience behind the wheel. This manual reflects Chrysler's commitment to customer satisfaction, making it easier for drivers to enjoy all that the 300 has to offer.
User manual download
The Chrysler 300 owner manual for the 2014 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2014 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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