Multi-Displacement System (MDS) (If Equipped) — 5.7L Engine Only

Chrysler 300 / Chrysler 300 Owners Manual / Starting And Operating / Multi-Displacement System (MDS) (If Equipped) — 5.7L Engine Only

 

This feature offers improved fuel economy by shutting off four of the engine’s eight cylinders during light load and cruise conditions. The system is automatic with no driver inputs or additional driving skills required.

NOTE:
The MDS system may take some time to return to full functionality after a battery disconnect.

    See also:

    Manual Front Seat Adjustment
    The manual seat adjustment bar is at the front of the seat, near the floor. Manual Seat Adjusting Bar Pull the bar upward to move the seat forward or rearward. Release the bar once the seat is ...

    DRIVE
    This range should be used for most city and highway driving. It provides the smoothest upshifts and downshifts, and the best fuel economy. The transmission automatically upshifts through all for ...

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