2017 Chrysler 300 Owner’s Manual

The Chrysler 300 from 2017 was a full-size car that was both luxurious and fast. It had a refined beauty that came from the way it stood tall and strong. It had powerful V6 and V8 engines under the hood, which gave it great speed and a smooth ride. Inside, the roomy cabin was made of high-quality materials and had the latest technology, making it both comfortable and convenient. The 2017 Chrysler 300 showed how much Chrysler wanted to give drivers a luxury and powerful experience.

FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
Two latches must be released to open the hood.

1. Pull the hood release lever located under the driver’s side of the instrument panel.
2. Move to the outside of the vehicle and push the safety catch to the left. The safety catch is located under the center front edge of the hood.

Hood Safety Latch
Use the hood prop rod (if equipped) to secure the hood in the open position.
WARNING: Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION: To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Lower the hood to approximately 12 inches (30 cm) and drop the hood to close. Make sure the hood is fully closed for both latches. Never drive a vehicle unless the hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged.

LIGHTS Headlight Switch
The headlight switch is located on the left side of the instrument panel. This switch controls the operation of the headlights, parking lights, and instrument The headlight switch is located on the left side of the instrument panel. This switch controls the operation of the headlights, parking lights, instrument panel lights, interior lights, and fog lights. From the O (off) position, rotate the headlight switch clockwise to the first detent for parking light and instrument panel light operation. Rotate the headlight switch to the second detent for headlight, parking light, and instrument panel light operation.

Automatic Headlights
This system automatically turns the headlights on or off according to ambient light levels. To turn the system on, rotate the headlight switch counterclockwise to the AUTO position. When the system is on, the headlight time delay feature is also on. This means the headlights will stay on for up to 90 seconds after you place the ignition into the OFF position. The headlight time delay can be pro-grammed 0/30/60/90 seconds. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information. To turn the automatic system off, move the headlight switch out of the AUTO position.
NOTE: The engine must be running before the headlights will come on in the automatic mode.

Parking Lights
Turn the headlight switch knob to the first detent to turn the parking lights on. This also turns on all instrument panel lighting.

Headlights On With Wipers
When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on after the wipers are turned on if the headlight switch is placed in the AUTO position and the programmable feature is set to on. In addition, the headlights will turn off when the wipers are turned off if they are turned on by this feature.
NOTE: The “Headlights On With Wipers” feature can be turned on or off using the Uconnect System. Refer to “Uconnect Settings/Customer Programmable Features” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further infor-mation.

Headlight Time Delay
This feature provides the safety of headlight illumination for up to 90 seconds (programmable) when leaving your vehicle in an unlit area. To activate the delay feature, place the ignition in the OFF position while the headlights are still on. Then, turn off the headlights within 45 seconds. The delay interval begins when the headlight switch is turned off. If you turn the headlights or parking lights on or place the ignition in ACC or RUN, the system will cancel the delay. If you turn the headlights off before the ignition, they will turn off in the normal manner.

NOTE

• The lights must be turned off within 45 seconds of placing the ignition in the OFF position to activate this feature.
• The headlight delay time is programmable using the Uconnect System, refer to “Uconnect Settings/Customer Programmable Features” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information.

Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control — If Equipped
The Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control system provides increased forward lighting at night by automating high beam control through the use of a digital camera mounted on the windshield. This camera detects vehicle-specific light and automatically switches from high beams to low beams until the approaching vehicle is out of view.
NOTE

The Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control can be turned on or off using the Uconnect System. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
Broken, muddy, or obstructed headlights and taillights of vehicles in the field of view will cause headlights to remain on longer (closer to the vehicle). Also, dirt, film, and other obstructions on the windshield or camera lens will cause the system to function improperly.

If the windshield or forward-facing camera module is replaced, the camera must be re-calibrated to ensure proper system performance. See your local authorized dealer.

To Activate

1. Turn the headlight switch to the AUTO headlight position.
2. Push the multifunction lever away from you (toward the front of the vehicle) to engage the high beam mode.
   NOTE: This system will not activate until the vehicle is at or above 15 mph (24 km/h).

To Deactivate

1. Pull the multifunction lever toward you (or rearward in the vehicle) to manually deactivate the system (normal operation of low beams).
2. Push back on the multifunction lever to reactivate the system.

Adaptive Bi-Xenon High-Intensity Discharge Headlights — If Equipped
This system automatically swivels the headlight beam pattern horizontally to provide increased illumination in the direction the vehicle is steering.
NOTE

• Each time the Adaptive Headlight System is turned on, the headlights will initialize by performing a brief sequence of rotations.
• The Adaptive Headlight System is active only when the vehicle is moving forward.

The Adaptive Headlight System can be turned on or off using the Uconnect System, refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information.

Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
The LED Daytime Running Lights will come on when the engine starts, headlights are off, and the parking brake is off. The headlights must be used for normal nighttime driving.
NOTE: If allowed by law in the country in which the vehicle was purchased the Daytime Running Lights can be turned on and off using the Uconnect System, refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further information.

Lights-On Reminder
If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignition is placed in the OFF position, a chime will sound to alert the driver when the driver’s door is opened.

Fog Lights — If Equipped
The front fog light switch is built into the headlight switch. To activate the front fog lights, turn on the parking lights or the low-beam headlights and push the headlight switch. To turn off the front fog lights, either push the headlight switch a second time or turn off the headlight switch.
NOTE: The fog lights will operate with the low-beam headlights or parking lights on. However, selecting the high-beam headlights will turn off the fog lights.

Multifunction Lever
The multifunction lever controls the operation of the turn signals, headlight beam selection, and passing lights. The multifunction lever is located on the left side of the steering column.

Turn Signals
Move the multifunction lever up or down and the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster display flash to show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights.
NOTE

• If either light remains on and does not flash, or there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside light bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is moved, it would suggest that the indicator bulb is defective.
• A “Turn Signal On” message will appear in the instrument cluster display and a continuous chime will sound if the vehicle is driven more than 1 mile (1.6 km) with either turn signal on.

Lane Change Assist
Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash three times. Then, the turn signal (right or left) will automatically turn off.

High/Low Beam Switch
Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch the headlights to a high beam. Pull the multifunction lever toward you to switch the headlights back to the low beam.

Flash-To-Pass
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you. This will turn on the high beams headlights until the lever is released.

Front Map/Reading Lights — If Equipped
The front map/reading lights are mounted in the overhead console. Each light can be turned on by pushing a switch on either side of the console. These buttons are backlit for nighttime visibility. To turn the lights off, push the switch a second time. The lights will also turn on when the unlock button on the key fob is pushed.

Courtesy Lights
The courtesy lights can be turned on by pushing the top corner of the lens. To turn the lights off, push the lens a second time.

Ambient Light — If Equipped
The overhead console is equipped with an ambient light feature. This light casts illumination for improved visibility of the floor and center console area.

Interior Lights
The interior lights come on when a door is opened. To protect the battery, the interior lights will turn off automatically 10 minutes after the ignition is moved to the OFF position. This will occur if the interior lights are switched on manually or are on because a door is open. The Battery Protection also includes the glove compartment light and the trunk light. To restore interior light operation after automatic battery protection is enabled (lights off), either place the ignition in the ON/RUN position or cycle the light switch.

Dimmer Controls
The dimmer control is part of the headlight switch and is located on the left side of the instrument panel. With the parking lights or headlights on, rotating the left dimmer control upward will increase the brightness of the instrument panel lights and lighted cupholders (if equipped).

Ambient Light Control
Rotate the right dimmer control upward or downward to increase or decrease the brightness of the door handle lights and ambient light located in the overhead console.

FAQ’s