radio controls CHRYSLER 300 2007 1.G Owners Manual

•For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), the power window
switches, radio, power sunroof (if equipped), and
power outlets will remain active for up to 60 minutes
after the ignition switch is turned off. Opening either
front door will cancel this feature. The time for this
feature is programmable. For details, refer to “Delay
Power Off to Accessories Until Exit,” under “Personal
Settings (Customer Programmable Features),” under
“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in
Section 4 of this manual.
WARNING!
Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving
children in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Don’t leave the keys in
the ignition. A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle.
CAUTION!
An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always
remove key from the ignition and lock all doors
when leaving the vehicle unattended.
Key-In-Ignition Reminder
If you open the driver’s door and the key is in the ignition
switch, a chime will sound to remind you to remove the
key.
NOTE:The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds
when the ignition key is placed in the LOCK or ACC
positions.
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
Instrument Panel And Controls............160
Base Instrument Cluster.................161
Premium Instrument Cluster..............162
Instrument Cluster Descriptions...........163
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) —
If Equipped
..........................171
▫Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays............................173
▫Trip Functions.......................175
▫Compass Display.....................178
▫Telephone — If Equipped...............180
▫Navigation — If Equipped...............182▫Personal Settings (Customer Programmable
Features)...........................182
Setting The Analog Clock................186
Radio General Information...............187
▫Radio Broadcast Signals.................187
▫Two Types Of Signals..................187
▫Electrical Disturbances..................187
▫AM Reception.......................187
▫FM Reception........................187
Sales Code REF — AM/FM/CD (Single Disc)
Radio With Optional Satellite Radio And
Hands Free Phone Capability
.............188
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Video Entertainment System (Sales Code XRV) —
If Equipped
..........................210
Satellite Radio — If Equipped.............212
▫System Activation.....................212
▫Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification
Number (ESN/SID)....................212
▫Selecting Satellite Mode In REF, RAQ, And RAK
Radios.............................213
▫Selecting a Channel....................213
▫Storing And Selecting Pre-Set Channels......214
▫Using The PTY (Program Type) Button
(If Equipped)........................214
▫PTY ButtonScan.....................214
▫PTY ButtonSeek.....................214
▫Satellite Antenna......................214
▫Reception Quality.....................215
Remote Sound System Controls —
If Equipped
..........................215
▫Radio Operation......................216
▫Tape Player Operation..................217
▫CD Player Operation...................217
▫Satellite Radio Operation................217
Cassette Tape And Player Maintenance......217
CD/DVD Disc Maintenance..............218
Radio Operation And Cellular Phones.......219
Climate Controls......................219
▫Manual Air Conditioning And Heating
System.............................219
▫Automatic Temperature Control —
If Equipped.........................221
▫Operating Tips.......................226
Rear Window Features..................229
▫Electric Rear Window Defroster...........229
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 159
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INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS
1 — Air Outlet 7 — Radio 13 — Ignition Switch
2 — Instrument Cluster 8 — Climate Control 14 — Hood Release
3 — Hazard Switch 9 — Heated Seat Switch* 15 — Trunk Release Switch
4 — Analog Clock 10 — Power Outlet 16 — Headlight Switch
5 — Electronic Stability Program Off Button*
/ Traction Control System Off Button*11 — Ash Tray* * If Equipped
6 — Glove Box 12 — Storage Compartment*
160 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION
Radio Broadcast Signals
Your new radio will provide excellent reception under
most operating conditions. Like any system, however, car
radios have performance limitations, due to mobile op-
eration and natural phenomena, which might lead you to
believe your sound system is malfunctioning. To help
you understand and save you concern about these “ap-
parent” malfunctions, you must understand a point or
two about the transmission and reception of radio sig-
nals.
Two Types of Signals
There are two basic types of radio signals... AM or
Amplitude Modulation, in which the transmitted sound
causes the amplitude, or height, of the radio waves to
vary... and FM or Frequency Modulation, in which the
frequency of the wave is varied to carry the sound.
Electrical Disturbances
Radio waves may pick up electrical disturbances during
transmission. They mainly affect the wave amplitude,and thus remain a part of the AM reception. They
interfere very little with the frequency variations that
carry the FM signal.
AM Reception
AM sound is based on wave amplitude, so AM reception
can be disrupted by such things as lightning, power lines
and neon signs.
FM Reception
Because FM transmission is based on frequency varia-
tions, interference that consists of amplitude variations
can be filtered out, leaving the reception relatively clear,
which is the major feature of FM radio.
NOTE:For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), the radio, steering
wheel radio controls (if equipped), and 6 disc CD/DVD
changer (if equipped) will remain active for 10 minutes
after the ignition switch is turned off. Opening either
front door will cancel this feature.
NOTE:For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Ve-
hicle Information Center (EVIC), the radio, steering
wheel radio controls (if equipped), and 6 disc CD/DVD
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 187
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The VOLUME button controls the sound level
of the sound system. Press the top of the
VOLUME button to increase the sound level.
Press the bottom of the VOLUME button to
decrease the sound level.
Press the AUDIO MODE button to select the
Compass/Temp/Audio screen. This screen
displays radio station frequencies, any one of
twelve radio station preset frequencies, CD
disc number, CD track number, tape, or any
one of 200 Satellite radio channels depending
on which radio is in the vehicle.
If Compass/Temp/Audio is already displayed when the
AUDIO MODE button is pressed, then the radio mode
will change from AM to FM, to Tape, to CD, or to Satellite
(SAT) accordingly.When the EVIC is in the Compass/Temp/
Audio screen, press the FUNCTION SELECT
button to advance the radio to the next preset
station, to change the side of the tape being
played (if so equipped), or to change the cur-
rent CD track being played (if so equipped).
when the EVIC is in the Compass/Temp/
Audio screen, press the SCROLL button to seek
up and down the radio stations, CD track
numbers (if so equipped), or satellite radio
channels (if so equipped).
The following describes the operation of the SCROLL
button in each mode:
Radio Operation
Press the top of the SCROLL button once to SEEK the
next listenable station up from the current setting. Press
the bottom of the SCROLL button once to SEEK the next
listenable station down from the current setting.
VOL-
UME
Button
AUDIO
MODE
Button
FUNC-
TION
SELECT
Button
SCROLL
Button
216 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES
Under certain conditions, the cellular phone being On in
your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from
your radio. This condition may be lessened or eliminated
by relocating the cellular phone antenna. This condition
is not harmful to the radio. If your radio performance
does not satisfactorily “clear” by the repositioning of the
antenna, it is recommended that the radio volume be
turned down or off during cellular phone operation.
CLIMATE CONTROLS
The Air Conditioning and Heating System is designed to
make you comfortable in all types of weather.
Manual Air Conditioning and Heating System
Blower Control
The rotary knob on the left controls the
blower. The control has an OFF posi-
tion and four speed settings.The
blower will remain on until the con-
trol is turned to the OFF position or
the ignition is turned OFF.
Manual Temperature Controls
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 219
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)............. 253
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
(Cruise Control)........................ 121
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)......... 351
Adding Fuel.......................... 293
Adding Washer Fluid.............. 112,114,347
Adjustable Pedals....................... 117
Air Cleaner, Engine
(Engine Air Cleaner Filter)................ 341
Air Conditioner Maintenance.............. 344
Air Conditioning....................219,221
Air Conditioning Controls................ 219
Air Conditioning Filter................227,345
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips........... 228
Air Conditioning Refrigerant...........344,345
Air Conditioning System...........219,221,344
Air Pressure, Tires...................169,272
Airbag................................ 41
Airbag Deployment....................45,47
Airbag Light....................46,49,60,165
Airbag Maintenance...................... 48
Airbag, Side........................... 46
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)...........42,46Alarm (Security Alarm).................. 168
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............. 15
Alignment and Balance.................. 278
All Wheel Drive (AWD)...............250,358
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............ 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio.................. 214
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant).........350,351,382
Disposal............................ 352
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............. 253
Anti-Lock Warning Light..............164,255
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)...... 15
Anti-Theft System...................... 168
Appearance Care....................... 359
Auto Down Power Windows............... 28
Auto Up Power Windows................. 28
Automatic Dimming Mirror................ 68
Automatic Door Locks..................24,25
Automatic Headlights................... 103
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)....... 221
Automatic Transaxle
Special Additives..................... 357
Automatic Transmission.........240,245,356,357
Adding Fluid.....................
357,384
414 INDEX

Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)........ 149
Seats............................... 92
Steering.........................255,346
Steering, Checking.................... 346
Sunroof............................ 146
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column......... 116
Windows............................ 27
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts............. 40
Preparation for Jacking................... 314
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................ 38
Programmable Electronic Features....142,145,182
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry).............21,142,145
Radial Ply Tires........................ 274
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)........ 351
Radio Broadcast Signals.................. 187
Radio, Navigation...................... 206
Radio Operation..................188,195,219
Radio Remote Controls.................. 215
Radio, Satellite......................207,212
Radio (Sound Systems)................188,195Rain Sensitive Wiper System............... 111
Rear Park Assist System.................. 136
Rear Seat, Folding....................... 97
Rear Window Defroster.................. 229
Rear Window Features................... 229
Rearview Mirrors........................ 68
Reclining Front Seats..................... 93
Recorder, Event Data..................... 49
Recreational Towing..................... 309
Reformulated Gasoline................... 290
Refrigerant............................ 345
Reminder, Seat Belt...................... 38
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)............... 17
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls...... 215
Remote Trunk Release.................... 31
Replacement Parts...................... 334
Replacement Tires...................... 277
Reporting Safety Defects................. 409
Restraint, Head......................... 94
Restraints, Child........................ 50
Restraints, Occupant..................... 32
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck.............. 324
Rotation, Tires......................... 280
424 INDEX