Chrysler 300 C 2009 User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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3
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5
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10
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1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................. 7
2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE ................................................................................. 10
3 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ....................................................... 69
4 SAFETY .......................................................................................................................................... 90
5 STARTING AND OPERATING ...............................................................................................139
6 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ......................................................................................................191
7 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................... 217
8 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................249
9 MULTIMEDIA .............................................................................................................................. 263
10 CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE .....................................................................................................308
11 INDEX ............................................................................................................................................... 311
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INTRODUCTION
IMPORTANT NOTICE...............................................7
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL..................................8
Essential Information .................................... 8
Symbols .......................................................... 8
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS .................................9
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS...........9
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
KEYS ......................................................................10
Key Fob......................................................... 10
IGNITION SWITCH .................................................14
Keyless Push Button Ignition ......................14
Vehicle On Message ...................................16
Electronic Steering Wheel Lock —
If Equipped .................................................. 16
REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED .........................16
How To Use Remote Start — If Equipped ... 16
Remote Start Abort Message On The
Instrument Cluster Display — If Equipped.. 17
To Enter Remote Start Mode ...................... 17
To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving
The Vehicle .................................................. 18
To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The
Vehicle .......................................................... 18
Remote Start Comfort Systems —
If Equipped ................................................... 18
SENTRY KEY.......................................................... 18
Key Programming ....................................... 19
Replacement Keys....................................... 19
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED .... 19
To Arm The System...................................... 20
To Disarm The System ................................ 20
Rearming Of The System............................. 20
DOORS .................................................................. 21
Manual Door Locks...................................... 21
Power Door Locks ....................................... 21
Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry........... 22
Automatic Unlock Doors On Exit................. 24
Automatic Door Locks — If Equipped ......... 24
Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear
Doors ........................................................... 24
SEATS ................................................................... 25
Manual Adjustment (Rear Seats) ............... 25
Power Seats ................................................ 26
Driver Memory Seat — If Equipped............. 27
Heated Seats — If Equipped ....................... 29
Front Ventilated Seats — If Equipped ........ 31
HEAD RESTRAINTS.............................................. 31
Reactive Head Restraints — Front Seats .. 32
Rear Head Restraints ................................. 33
Front Head Restraint Removal ................... 33
STEERING WHEEL ................................................33
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column —
If Equipped .................................................. 33
Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column — If
Equipped ..................................................... 34
Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped ...... 34
MIRRORS ..............................................................35
Automatic Dimming Mirror —
If Equipped .................................................. 35
Outside Mirrors............................................ 36
Driver's Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror — I
f Equipped.................................................... 36
Outside Mirrors With Turn Signal And
Approach Lighting — If Equipped................ 36
Power Mirrors............................................... 36
Power Folding Outside Mirrors —
If Equipped................................................... 37
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped..................... 37
Tilt Side Mirrors In Reverse —
If Equipped................................................... 38
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped .. 38
EXTERIOR LIGHTS ...............................................39
Multifunction Lever ..................................... 39
Headlight Switch.......................................... 39
Daytime Running Lights (DRLs).................. 39
High/Low Beam Switch............................... 39
Automatic High Beam — If Equipped ......... 39
Flash-To-Pass............................................... 40
Automatic Headlights ................................. 40
Parking Lights ............................................. 41
Headlights On With Wipers ......................... 41
Adaptive Bi-Xenon High Intensity Discharge
Headlights — If Equipped ............................ 41
Headlight Time Delay ................................. 41
Lights-On Reminder .................................... 41
Fog Lights — If Equipped............................. 41
Turn Signals ................................................ 42
Lane Change Assist — If Equipped ............. 42
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INTERIOR LIGHTS ................................................42
Courtesy Lights ............................................42
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS .............45
Wiper Operation........................................... 45
Rain Sensing Wipers....................................46
CLIMATE CONTROLS ...........................................47
Automatic Climate Control Overview .......... 47
Climate Control Functions........................... 51
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) .......52
Operating Tips ............................................. 52
WINDOWS ............................................................54
Power Window Controls............................... 54
Wind Buffeting ............................................ 55
PANORAMIC SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED............55
Opening Sunroof..........................................56
Closing Sunroof............................................ 56
Wind Buffeting ............................................ 56
Opening Power Shade .................................57
Closing Power Shade................................... 57
Venting Sunroof — Express ......................... 57
Pinch Protect Feature.................................. 57
Sunroof Maintenance.................................. 58
Ignition Off Operation ..................................58
HOOD......................................................................58
To Open The Hood ...................................... 58
To Close The Hood....................................... 58
TRUNK ....................................................................59
Opening ........................................................ 59
Closing .......................................................... 60
Trunk Safety ................................................. 60
Cargo Area Features ................................... 60
LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ....... 62
INTERNAL EQUIPMENT........................................62
Storage ......................................................... 62
Cupholders .................................................. 64
Power Sunshade — If Equipped.................. 65
Electrical Power Outlets .............................. 66
Sunglasses Bin Door .................................. 68
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ...................................... 69
Instrument Cluster Descriptions ................ 70
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY....................... 71
Location And Controls ................................. 71
Engine Oil Life Reset .................................. 73
Gear Shift Indicator (GSI) — If Equipped .... 74
Instrument Cluster Display Selectable
Menu Items .................................................. 74
Battery Saver On/Battery Saver Mode
Message — Electrical Load Reduction
Actions — If Equipped ................................. 78
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES .................. 80
Red Warning Lights ..................................... 80
Yellow Warning Lights ................................. 83
Yellow Indicator Lights ................................ 86
Green Indicator Lights................................. 86
White Indicator Lights ................................. 87
Blue Indicator Lights.................................... 88
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II ...... 88
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
Cybersecurity ............................................... 89
SAFETY
SAFETY FEATURES ...............................................90
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................... 90
Electronic Brake Control (EBC) System ..... 91
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS ...........................97
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) —
If Equipped................................................... 97
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) With
Mitigation Operation - If Equipped ...........101
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)........................................................ 104
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ................. 107
Occupant Restraint Systems Features ...107
Important Safety Precautions...................108
Seat Belt Systems ....................................109
Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS)...115
Child Restraints .........................................124
Transporting Pets .....................................136
SAFETY TIPS ...................................................... 136
Transporting Passengers ..........................136
Exhaust Gas...............................................136
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside
The Vehicle ................................................137
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle...................................138
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STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING THE ENGINE .................................... 139
Automatic Transmission ...........................139
Keyless Enter-N-Go — Ignition...................139
Normal Starting .........................................140
Cold Weather Operation (Below –22°F Or
−30°C) ......................................................142
If Engine Fails To Start ..............................142
After Starting..............................................142
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED ....... 142
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
NON-SRT ............................................................. 143
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS —
SRT ...................................................................... 143
PARKING BRAKE ............................................... 144
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION............................ 145
Ignition Park Interlock ...............................146
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock
System .......................................................146
Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission.......147
SPORT MODE — IF EQUIPPED.......................... 153
FUEL SAVER TECHNOLOGY 5.7L ONLY — IF
EQUIPPED ........................................................... 153
POWER STEERING............................................. 153
SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED.................... 154
To Activate..................................................155
To Set A Desired Speed ............................155
To Vary The Speed Setting .......................155
To Accelerate For Passing ........................156
To Resume Speed .....................................156
To Deactivate ............................................156
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) —
IF EQUIPPED ......................................................156
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Operation....................................................158
Activating Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC)...........................................................158
To Activate/Deactivate..............................159
To Set A Desired ACC Speed.....................159
To Cancel....................................................159
To Turn Off..................................................160
To Resume .................................................160
To Vary The ACC Speed .............................160
Setting The Following Distance In ACC.....162
Overtake Aid...............................................163
ACC Operation At Stop...............................163
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu........164
Display Warnings And Maintenance ........164
Precautions While Driving With ACC.........166
Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control
Mode...........................................................168
PARKSENSE FRONT AND REAR PARK ASSIST —
IF EQUIPPED .......................................................169
ParkSense Sensors ...................................170
ParkSense Warning Display......................170
ParkSense Display.....................................170
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense ..........174
Service The ParkSense Park Assist
System........................................................174
Cleaning The ParkSense System..............175
ParkSense System Usage Precautions ....175
LANESENSE — IF EQUIPPED ........................... 176
LaneSense Operation................................176
Turning LaneSense On Or Off ...................176
LaneSense Warning Message..................176
Changing LaneSense Status.....................178
PARKVIEW REAR BACK UP CAMERA ............. 178
REFUELING THE VEHICLE ................................. 180
Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release ........181
VEHICLE LOADING ............................................ 181
Vehicle Certification Label .......................181
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).......182
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) ...........182
Overloading................................................182
Loading ......................................................182
TRAILER TOWING .............................................. 182
Common Towing Definitions.....................183
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer
Weight Ratings...........................................184
Trailer And Tongue Weight .......................184
Towing Requirements ...............................185
Towing Tips ...............................................187
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.) ......................................... 188
DRIVING TIPS ..................................................... 188
Driving On Slippery Surfaces ....................188
Driving Through Water .............................189
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ...................... 191
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BULB REPLACEMENT ........................................ 191
Replacement Bulbs ...................................191
Replacing Exterior Bulbs ...........................193
FUSES.................................................................. 195
General Information ..................................195
Underhood Fuses.......................................196
Rear Interior Fuses ....................................199
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING........................ 203
Jack Location/Spare Tire Stowage...........203
Preparations For Jacking ..........................204
Jacking And Changing A Tire ....................205
Road Tire Installation ................................208
JUMP STARTING ................................................ 208
Preparations For Jump Start.....................208
Jump Starting Procedure...........................209
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ......................... 210
MANUAL PARK RELEASE ................................ 211
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ............................. 212
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE........................ 213
All Wheel Drive (AWD) Models ..................214
Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) Models .............214
Without The Key Fob ................................214
Emergency Tow Hook — If Equipped .......215
Tow Eye Usage — If Equipped ..................215
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
(EARS) ................................................................ 216
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)....................... 216
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING................................... 217
ENGINE COMPARTMENT...................................217
3.6L Engine ...............................................217
5.7L Engine ...............................................218
6.4L Engine ...............................................219
Checking Oil Level ....................................219
Adding Washer Fluid..................................220
Maintenance-Free Battery .......................220
Pressure Washing......................................221
DEALER SERVICE ..............................................221
Engine Oil ..................................................221
Engine Oil Filter..........................................223
Engine Air Cleaner Filter ...........................223
Air Conditioner Maintenance ...................224
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection ...............225
Body Lubrication........................................226
Windshield Wiper Blades ..........................226
Exhaust System .........................................228
Cooling System .........................................229
Brake System ............................................232
Automatic Transmission ...........................233
All Wheel Drive (AWD) — If Equipped .......234
Rear Axle ....................................................234
RAISING THE VEHICLE.......................................234
TIRES....................................................................234
Tire Safety Information .............................234
Tires — General Information ....................236
Tire Types ...................................................240
Spare Tires — If Equipped .........................241
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ....................242
Tire Chains and Traction Devices.............243
Tire Rotation Recommendations .............244
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES .................................... 245
Treadwear ..................................................245
Traction Grades .........................................245
Temperature Grades .................................245
VEHICLE STORAGE ............................................ 245
BODYWORK........................................................ 246
Protection From Atmospheric Agents.......246
Body And Underbody Maintenance..........246
Preserving The Bodywork..........................246
INTERIORS ......................................................... 247
Seats And Fabric Parts..............................247
Plastic And Coated Parts...........................248
Leather Parts .............................................248
Glass Surfaces ..........................................248
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
IDENTIFICATION DATA ...................................... 249
Vehicle Identification Number ..................249
VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS................................ 249
BRAKE SYSTEM ................................................ 250
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS................................................ 250
Torque Specifications................................250
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FUEL REQUIREMENTS ...................................... 251
3.6L Engine ................................................251
5.7L Engine ................................................251
6.4L Engine ................................................252
Methanol ....................................................252
Ethanol .......................................................252
Reformulated Gasoline ............................253
Do Not Use E-85 In Non-Flex Fuel
Vehicles ......................................................253
CNG And LP Fuel System Modifications...253
MMT In Gasoline........................................253
Carbon Monoxide Warnings......................253
FLEXIBLE FUEL — IF EQUIPPED ....................... 254
E-85 General Information..........................254
Ethanol Fuel (E-85)....................................254
Fuel Requirements ....................................254
Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel
Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles.....255
Starting.......................................................255
Cruising Range...........................................255
Replacement Parts ....................................255
Maintenance ..............................................255
FLUID CAPACITIES — NON-SRT ....................... 256
FLUID CAPACITIES — SRT................................. 257
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS — NON-SRT .......... 257
Engine.........................................................257
Chassis .......................................................260
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS — SRT ................... 260
Engine.........................................................260
Chassis .......................................................262
MULTIMEDIA
UCONNECT SYSTEMS .......................................263
DRAG & DROP MENU BAR ...............................263
CYBERSECURITY ...............................................263
UCONNECT SETTINGS .......................................264
Customer Programmable Features —
Uconnect 4C/4C NAV Settings ................264
PERFORMANCE PAGES — IF EQUIPPED .........281
Home ..........................................................282
Timers.........................................................284
Gauges .......................................................286
G-Force .......................................................286
Engine.........................................................287
Dynamometer (Dyno) ................................288
SRT DRIVE MODES ...........................................288
SRT Dashboard..........................................289
Track Mode ................................................289
Sport Mode ................................................290
Auto Mode..................................................290
Custom Mode.............................................290
RACE OPTIONS ..................................................293
Shift Light ...................................................294
Launch Control...........................................294
ECO MODE — IF EQUIPPED ...............................295
VALET MODE.......................................................296
LAUNCH MODE — IF EQUIPPED........................297
Automatic Transmission — If Equipped....297
GUIDELINES FOR TRACK USE ..........................298
Overview.....................................................298
Track Burnishing Your Brakes ..................298
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS ............ 299
Radio Operation.........................................299
Media Mode...............................................300
AUX/USB/MP3 CONTROL ................................ 300
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES.... 300
UCONNECT VOICE RECOGNITION
QUICK TIPS ........................................................ 300
Introducing Uconnect ................................300
Get Started.................................................301
Basic Voice Commands ............................301
Radio ..........................................................302
Media ......................................................... 302
Phone ......................................................... 303
Voice Text Reply.........................................303
Climate ....................................................... 304
Navigation (4C NAV) ..................................304
Siri® Eyes Free — If Equipped .................305
Do Not Disturb ..........................................305
Android Auto™ — If Equipped ..................305
Apple CarPlay® — If Equipped .................306
Additional Information...............................307
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE ............................... 308
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INTRODUCTION
Dear Customer,
Congratulations on selecting your new vehicle.
Be assured that it represents precision work-
manship, distinctive styling, and high quality.
This Owner's Manual has been prepared with
the assistance of service and engineering
specialists to acquaint you with the operation
and maintenance of your vehicle. It is supple-
mented by Warranty Information and
customer-oriented documents. Within this infor-
mation, you will find a description of the
services that FCA offers to its customers, the
vehicle's warranty coverage, and the details of
the terms and conditions for maintaining its
validity. Please take the time to read all of these
publications carefully before driving your
vehicle for the first time. Following the instruc-
tions, recommendations, tips, and important
warnings in this manual will help assure safe
and enjoyable operation of your vehicle.
This Owner’s Manual describes all versions of
this vehicle. Options and equipment dedicated
to specific markets or versions are not expressly
indicated in the text. Therefore, you should only
consider the information which is related to the
trim level, engine, and version that you have
purchased. Any content introduced throughout
the Owner’s Information, that may or may not be
applicable to your vehicle, will be identified with
the wording “If Equipped”. All data contained in
this publication are intended to help you use
your vehicle in the best possible way. FCA aims
at a constant improvement of the vehicles
produced. For this reason, it reserves the right
to make changes to the model described for
technical and/or commercial reasons. For
further information, contact an authorized
dealer.
When it comes to service, remember that the
authorized dealers know your vehicle best, have
factory-trained technicians and genuine
MOPAR® parts, and care about your satisfac-
tion.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
ALL MATERIAL CONTAINED IN THIS PUBLICA-
TION IS BASED ON THE LATEST INFORMATION
AVAILABLE AT TIME OF PUBLICATION
APPROVAL. THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO
PUBLISH REVISIONS AT ANY TIME.
This Owner's Manual has been prepared with
the assistance of service and engineering
specialists to acquaint you with the operation
and maintenance of your new vehicle. It is
supplemented by a Warranty Information and
various customer-oriented documents. You are
urged to read these publications carefully.
Following the instructions and recommenda-
tions in this Owner's Manual will help assure
safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle.
After you have read the Owner’s Manual, it
should be stored in the vehicle for convenient
reference and remain with the vehicle when
sold.
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The manufacturer reserves the right to make
changes in design and specifications, and/or to
make additions to or improvements in its prod-
ucts without imposing any obligations upon
itself to install them on products previously
manufactured.
The Owner's Manual illustrates and describes
the features that are standard or available as
extra cost options. Therefore, some of the
equipment and accessories in this publication
may not appear on your vehicle.
NOTE:
Be sure to read the Owner's Manual first before
driving your vehicle and before attaching or
installing parts/accessories or making other
modifications to the vehicle.
In view of the many replacement parts and
accessories from various manufacturers avail-
able on the market, the manufacturer cannot
be certain that the driving safety of your vehicle
will not be impaired by the attachment or instal-
lation of such parts. Even if such parts are offi-
cially approved (for example, by a general
operating permit for the part or by constructing
the part in an officially approved design), or if an
individual operating permit was issued for the
vehicle after the attachment or installation of
such parts, it cannot be implicitly assumed that
the driving safety of your vehicle is unimpaired.
Therefore, neither experts nor official agencies
are liable. The manufacturer only assumes
responsibility when parts, which are expressly
authorized or recommended by the manufac-
turer, are attached or installed at an authorized
dealer. The same applies when modifications to
the original condition are subsequently made
on the manufacturer's vehicles.
Your warranties do not cover any part that the
manufacturer did not supply. Nor do they cover
the cost of any repairs or adjustments that
might be caused or needed because of the
installation or use of non-manufacturer parts,
components, equipment, materials, or addi-
tives. Nor do your warranties cover the costs of
repairing damage or conditions caused by any
changes to your vehicle that do not comply with
the manufacturer’s specifications.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Essential Information
Consult the Table of Contents to determine
which section contains the information you
desire.
Since the specification of your vehicle depends
on the items of equipment ordered, certain
descriptions and illustrations may differ from
your vehicle's equipment.
The detailed Index at the back of this Owner's
Manual contains a complete listing of all
subjects.
Symbols
Some vehicle components have colored labels
whose symbols indicate precautions to be
observed when using this component. Refer to
“Warning Lights and Messages” in “Getting To
Know Your Instrument Panel” for further infor-
mation on the symbols used in your vehicle.
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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
This Owner’s Manual contains WARNINGS
against operating procedures that could result
in a collision, bodily injury and/or death. It also
contains CAUTIONS against procedures that
could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do
not read this entire Owner’s Manual, you may
miss important information. Observe all Warn-
ings and Cautions.
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
WARNING!
Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle
could seriously affect its roadworthiness and
safety and may lead to a collision resulting in
serious injury or death.
WARNING!
To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH when
using “Track-Use” parts and equipment:
NEVER use any “Track-Use” equipment on
public roads. FCA US LLC does not autho-
rize the use of “Track-Use” equipment on
public roads.
The intended use of “Track-Use” parts is for
race vehicles on race tracks. To help
ensure the safety of the race driver, engi-
neers should supervise the installation of
“Track-Use” parts.
WARNING!
To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH:
ALWAYS remove any “Track-Use” equip-
ment before driving on public roads.
ALWAYS properly use your three-point seat
belts when driving on public roads.
In a collision, you and your passengers can
suffer much greater injuries if you are not
properly buckled up. You can strike the inte-
rior of your vehicle or other passengers, or
you can be thrown out of the vehicle.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
KEYS
Key Fob
Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. The
ignition system consists of a key fob with
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) and a START/STOP
push button ignition system. The Remote
Keyless Entry system consists of a key fob and
Keyless Enter-N-Go feature if equipped.
NOTE:
The key fob may not be found by the RKE
system if it is located next to a mobile phone,
laptop or other electronic device; these devices
may block the key fob’s wireless signal.
The key fob allows you to lock or unlock the
doors and trunk from distances up to approxi-
mately 66 feet (20 m). The key fob does not
need to be pointed at the vehicle to activate the
system.
NOTE:
In the ON/RUN position, key fob commands are
disabled if the vehicle is at or above 2 mph
(4 km/h).
Key Fob
The key fob also contains an emergency key,
which is stored in the rear of the key fob.
Emergency Key
The emergency key allows for entry into the
vehicle should the battery in the vehicle or the
key fob become depleted. The emergency key is
also for locking/unlocking the glove compart-
ment. You can keep the emergency key with you
when valet parking.
1 — Trunk Open
2 — Unlock
3 — Lock
4 — Remote Start
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To remove the emergency key, slide the
mechanical release button on the back of the
key fob sideways with your thumb and then pull
the key out with your other hand.
Emergency Key Removal Process
In case the ignition switch does not change with
the push of a button, the key fob may have a low
or fully depleted battery. A low key fob battery
can be verified by referring to the instrument
cluster, which will display directions to follow.
NOTE:
In a situation of a low or fully depleted battery, a
backup method can be used to operate the igni-
tion switch. Put the nose side of the key fob
(side opposite of the emergency key) against
the START/STOP ignition button and push to
operate the ignition switch.
To Unlock The Doors
Push and release the unlock button on the key
fob once to unlock the driver's door or twice
within five seconds to unlock all doors.
The turn signal lights will flash to acknowledge
the unlock signal. The illuminated entry system
will also be activated.
NOTE:
All door unlock settings can be programmed to
your convenience through Uconnect Settings.
Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia”
for further information.
Unlock the driver door on the first push of the
key fob unlock button.
Unlock all doors on the first push of the key
fob unlock button.
NOTE:
To unlock doors and trunk with passive entry,
Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry”
located in “Doors” in this chapter for further
information.
NOTE:
When you use the key fob to open any door, the
courtesy lights, overhead lights, and approach
lighting in the outside mirrors (if equipped) will
turn on. Refer to “Interior Lights” in this chapter
for further information.
1 — Mechanical Release Button
2 — Emergency Key
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1st Press Of Key Fob Unlocks
This feature lets you program the system to
unlock either the driver's door or all doors on
the first push of the unlock button on the key
fob.
To change the current setting, refer to
“Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further
information.
Flash Lights With Lock
This feature will cause the turn signal lights to
flash when the doors are locked with the key
fob. This feature can be turned on or turned off.
To change the current setting, refer to
“Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further
information.
Headlight Illumination On Approach
This feature activates the headlights for up to
90 seconds when the doors are unlocked with
the key fob. The time for this feature is program-
mable, on vehicles equipped, through Uconnect
Settings. To change the current setting, refer to
“Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia” for further
information.
To Unlatch The Trunk
Push the trunk button on the key fob two times
within five seconds to unlatch the trunk.
If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry,
refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry” in
“Doors” in this chapter for further information.
To Lock The Doors And Trunk
Push and release the lock button on the key fob
to lock all doors.
The turn signal lights will flash and the horn will
chirp to acknowledge the signal if programmed.
Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Multimedia”
for further programmable information.
NOTE:
To lock the doors with passive entry, Refer to
“Keyless Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry” in “Doors”
in this chapter for further information.
If one or more doors are open, or the trunk is
open, the doors will lock. The doors will unlock
automatically if the key fob is left inside the
passenger compartment, otherwise the doors
will stay locked.
Sound Horn With Lock
This feature will cause the horn to chirp when
the doors are locked with the key fob. This
feature can be turned on or turned off. To
change the current setting, refer to “Uconnect
Settings” in “Multimedia” for further informa-
tion.
Key Fob Battery Replacement
The recommended replacement battery is one
CR2032 battery.
NOTE:
Perchlorate Material — special handling may
apply.
Do not touch the battery terminals that are
on the back housing or the printed circuit
board.
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1. Remove the emergency key by sliding the
mechanical latch on the back of the key fob
sideways with your thumb and then pull the
emergency key out with your other hand.
Emergency Key Removal
2. Separate the key fob halves using the tip of
the emergency key, a #2 flat blade screw-
driver, or a coin and gently pry the two
halves of the key fob apart. Make sure not
to damage the seal during removal.
Emergency Key Removal
Separating Case With A Coin
NOTE:
Separating the case can also be done with a key
blade or a flat head screwdriver.
Separating Case With A Key Blade
Separating Case With A Flat Blade Screwdriver
1 — Emergency Key Release Button
2 — Emergency Key
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Key Fob Battery Replacement
3. Remove the battery by turning the back
cover over (battery facing downward) and
tapping it lightly on a solid surface such as
a table or similar surface, and then replace
the battery. When replacing the battery,
match the (+) sign on the battery to the (+)
sign on the inside of the battery clip, located
on the back cover. Avoid touching the new
battery with your fingers because skin oils
may cause battery deterioration. If you
touch a battery, clean it with rubbing
alcohol.
4. To assemble the key fob case, snap the two
halves together.
Programming Additional Key Fobs
Programming the key fob may be performed by
an authorized dealer.
NOTE:
Once a key fob is programmed to a vehicle, it
cannot be repurposed and reprogrammed to
another vehicle.
Request For Additional Remote Controls
NOTE:
Only key fobs that are programmed to the
vehicle electronics can be used to start and
operate the vehicle. Once a key fob is
programmed to a vehicle, it cannot be
programmed to any other vehicle.
Duplication of key fobs may be performed at an
authorized dealer. This procedure consists of
programming a blank key fob to the vehicle
electronics. A blank key fob is one that has
never been programmed.
NOTE:
When having the Sentry Key Immobilizer system
serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to an
authorized dealer.
IGNITION SWITCH
Keyless Push Button Ignition
This feature allows the driver to operate the igni-
tion with the push of a button as long as the key
fob is in the passenger compartment.
The Keyless Push Button Ignition has four oper-
ating positions, three of which are labeled and
will illuminate when in position. The three posi-
tions are OFF, ACC, and ON/RUN. The fourth
position is START. During START, RUN will illumi-
nate.
NOTE:
If the ignition switch does not change with the
push of a button, the key fob may have a low or
depleted battery. In this situation, a back up
method can be used to operate the ignition
WARNING!
Always remove the key fobs from the
vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the
vehicle unattended.
For vehicles equipped with Keyless
Enter-N-Go — Ignition, always remember to
place the ignition in the OFF mode.
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switch. Put the nose side (side opposite of the
emergency key) of the key fob against the
START/STOP ignition button and push to
operate the ignition switch.
START/STOP Ignition Button
The push button ignition can be placed in the
following modes:
OFF
The engine is stopped.
Some electrical devices (e.g. central locking,
alarm, etc.) are still available.
ACC
Engine is not started.
Some electrical devices are available.
ON/RUN
Driving position.
All the electrical devices are available.
START
The engine will start.
NOTE:
Refer to "Starting The Engine" in "Starting And
Operating" for further information.
1 — OFF
2 — ACC
3 — ON/RUN
WARNING!
When exiting the vehicle, always remove
the key fob from the vehicle and lock your
vehicle.
Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or
with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle unat-
tended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seriously
or fatally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake,
brake pedal or the gear selector.
Do not leave the key fob in or near the
vehicle, or in a location accessible to chil-
dren, and do not leave the ignition of a
vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go
in the ON/RUN mode. A child could operate
power windows, other controls, or move the
vehicle.
Do not leave children or animals inside
parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior
heat build-up may cause serious injury or
death.
CAUTION!
An unlocked vehicle is an invitation for
thieves. Always remove key fob from the
vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the
vehicle unattended.
WARNING! (Continued)
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Vehicle On Message
When opening the driver's door and the ignition
is in the ON/RUN (engine not running) position,
a chime will sound to remind you to place the
ignition in the OFF position.
In addition to the chime, the Vehicle On
message will display in the cluster (if equipped).
NOTE:
The power window switches and power sunroof
(if equipped) will remain active for three
minutes after the ignition is placed in the OFF
position. Opening either front door will cancel
this feature. The time for this feature is
programmable.
Electronic Steering Wheel Lock — If
Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with a passive
electronic steering wheel lock. This lock
prevents steering the vehicle with the ignition
OFF. The steering wheel lock releases with the
ignition ON. If the lock does not disengage and
the vehicle does not start, turn the wheel to the
left and right to disengage the lock.
REMOTE START — IF EQUIPPED
How To Use Remote Start — If Equipped
Push remote start button on the key
fob twice within five seconds. Pushing
the remote start button a third time
shuts the engine off.
To drive the vehicle, push the unlock button,
and push the ignition to the ON/RUN position.
NOTE:
With remote start, the engine will only run for
15 minutes (timeout) unless the ignition is
placed in the ON/RUN position.
The vehicle must be started using the START/
STOP ignition button after two consecutive
timeouts.
WARNING!
Before exiting a vehicle, always come to a
complete stop, then shift the automatic
transmission into PARK, apply the parking
brake, place the engine in the OFF position,
remove the key fob from the vehicle and
lock your vehicle. If equipped with Keyless
Enter-N-Go, always make sure the keyless
ignition is in “OFF” position, remove the key
fob from the vehicle and lock the vehicle.
Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or
with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle unat-
tended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seriously
or fatally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake,
brake pedal or the gear selector.
Do not leave the key fob in or near the
vehicle, or in a location accessible to chil-
dren, and do not leave the ignition of a
vehicle equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go
in the ON/RUN mode. A child could operate
power windows, other controls, or move the
vehicle.
Do not leave children or animals inside
parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior
heat build-up may cause serious injury or
death.
CAUTION!
An unlocked vehicle is an invitation for
thieves. Always remove key fob from the
vehicle and lock all doors when leaving the
vehicle unattended.
WARNING! (Continued)
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All of the following conditions must be met
before the engine will remote start:
Gear selector in PARK
Doors closed
Hood closed
Trunk closed
Hazard switch off
Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not
pushed)
Battery at an acceptable charge level
Check engine light shall not be present
System not disabled from previous remote
start event
Vehicle alarm system indicator flashing
Ignition in STOP/OFF position
Fuel level meets minimum requirement
Vehicle security alarm is not signaling an
intrusion
Malfunction indicator is not illuminated
Remote Start Abort Message On The
Instrument Cluster Display — If Equipped
The following messages will display in the
instrument cluster display if the vehicle fails to
remote start or exits remote start prematurely:
Remote Start Aborted — Door Open
Remote Start Aborted — Hood Open
Remote Start Aborted — Fuel Low
Remote Start Aborted — Trunk Open
Remote Start Disabled — Start Vehicle To
Reset
Remote Start Aborted — Too Cold
Remote Start Aborted — Time Expired
The message will stay active until the ignition is
placed in the ON/RUN position.
To Enter Remote Start Mode
Push and release the remote start button on the
key fob twice within five seconds. The vehicle
doors will lock, the parking lights will flash, and
the horn will chirp twice (if programmed). Then,
the engine will start, and the vehicle will remain
in the Remote Start mode for a 15 minute cycle.
NOTE:
If an engine fault is present or fuel level is
low, the vehicle will start and then shut down
in 10 seconds.
The park lamps will turn on and remain on
during Remote Start mode.
For security, power window and power
sunroof operation (if equipped) are disabled
when the vehicle is in the Remote Start
mode.
The engine can be started two consecutive
times with the key fob. However, the ignition
must be cycled by pushing the START/STOP
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 serious injury or
death when inhaled.
Keep key fobs away from children. Opera-
tion of the Remote Start System, windows,
door locks or other controls could cause
serious injury or death.
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ignition button twice (or the ignition switch
must be placed in the ON/RUN position)
before you can repeat the start sequence for
a third cycle.
To Exit Remote Start Mode Without Driving
The Vehicle
Push and release the remote start button one
time or allow the engine to run for the entire
15 minute cycle.
NOTE:
To avoid unintentional shutdowns, the system
will disable for two seconds after receiving a
valid remote start request.
To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The
Vehicle
Before the end of 15 minute cycle, push and
release the unlock button on the key fob to
unlock the doors and disarm the vehicle secu-
rity alarm (if equipped). Then, prior to the end of
the 15 minute cycle, push and release the
START/STOP ignition button. If the START/STOP
ignition button is not present, insert the key fob
into the ignition switch and place the ignition in
the ON/RUN position.
NOTE:
For vehicles not equipped with the Keyless
Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry feature, the igni-
tion switch must be in the ON/RUN position
in order to drive the vehicle.
For vehicles not equipped with the Keyless
Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry feature, the
message “Remote Start Active — Insert Key
and Turn To Run” will show in the instrument
cluster display until you insert the key.
For vehicles equipped with the Keyless
Enter-N-Go — Passive Entry feature, the
message “Remote Start Active — Push Start
Button” will show in the instrument cluster
display until you push the START/STOP igni-
tion button.
To Cancel Remote Start
Remote Starting will also cancel if any of the
following occur:
The engine stalls or engine speed exceeds
2500 rpm.
Any engine warning lights come on.
Low Fuel Light turns on.
The hood is opened.
The hazard switch is pushed.
The gear selector is moved out of PARK.
The brake pedal is pushed.
Remote Start Comfort Systems — If
Equipped
When remote start is activated, the heated
steering wheel and driver heated seat features
will automatically turn on in cold weather. In
warm weather, the driver vented seat feature
will automatically turn on when the remote start
is activated. These features will stay on through
the duration of remote start or until the ignition
switch is placed in the ON/RUN position.
SENTRY KEY
The Sentry Key Immobilizer system prevents
unauthorized vehicle operation by disabling the
engine. The system does not need to be armed
or activated. Operation is automatic, regardless
of whether the vehicle is locked or unlocked.
The system uses a key fob, keyless push button
ignition and a Radio Frequency (RF) receiver to
prevent unauthorized vehicle operation. There-
fore, only key fobs that are programmed to the
vehicle can be used to start and operate the
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