remote control CHRYSLER 300 2008 1.G User Guide

The system allows the driver to select information by
pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering
wheel:
Press and release the MENU button and the
mode displayed will change between Trip
Functions, Navigation (if equipped), System
Status, Personal Settings, and Telephone (if
equipped).
Press the FUNCTION SELECT button to accept
a selection. The FUNCTION SELECT button
also functions as a remote sound system con-
trol. For details, refer to “Remote Sound Sys-
tem Controls” in this section.Press the SCROLL button to scroll through Trip
Functions, Navigation (if equipped), System
Status Messages, and Personal Settings (Cus-
tomer Programmable Features). The SCROLL
button also functions as a remote sound system
control. For details, refer to “Remote Sound
System Controls” in this section.
Press the AUDIO MODE button to select the
Compass/Temp/Audio screen. Along with
compass reading and outside temperature, this
screen will display radio and media mode
information depending on which radio is in the
vehicle. For details, refer to “Remote Sound
System Controls” in this section.
MENU
Button
FUNC-
TION
SELECT
Button
SCROLL
Button
AUDIO
MODE
Button
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•DVD Enter -When the disc is in DVD Menu mode,
selecting DVD Enter will allow you to play the current
highlighted selection. Use the remote control to scroll
up and down the menu (If Equipped).
•DISC Play/Pause -You can toggle between
playing the DVD and pausing the DVD by
pushing the SELECT button (If Equipped).
•DVD Play Options -Selecting the DVD Play Options
will display the following:
•Subtitle – Repeatedly Pressing SELECT will switch
subtitles to different subtitle languages that are
available on the disc (If Equipped).
•Audio Stream – Repeatedly Pressing SELECT will
switch to different audio languages (if supported on
the disc) (If Equipped).
•Angle – Repeatedly Pressing SELECT will change
the viewing angle if supported by the DVD disc (If
Equipped).
NOTE:The available selections for each of the above
entries varies depending upon the disc.
NOTE:These selections can only be made while playing
a DVD.
•VES Power -Allows you to turn VES ON and OFF (If
Equipped).
•VES Lock -Locks out rear VES remote controls (If
Equipped).
•VES CH1/CH2 -Allows the user to change mode of
either the IR1 or IR2, wireless headphones, by pressing
the Audio/Select button (If Equipped).
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Audio DRC — If Equipped
Selecting this item will allow the user to limit maximum
audio dynamic range - The default is set toHigh,and
under this setting, dialogues will play at 11 db higher
than if the setting isNormal.
Aspect Ratio — If Equipped
Selecting this item will allow the user to choose between
wide screen, pan scan, and letter box.
AutoPlay — If Equipped
When this is set to ON and a DVD video is inserted, it
will bypass the DVD menu screen and automatically play
the movie. In some rare cases, the DVD player may not
auto play the main title. In such cases, use the menu
button on the remote control to select desired title to play.
NOTE:The user will have to set these defaults before
loading a disc. If changes are made to these settings aftera disc is loaded, changes will not be effective. Also, the
defaults are effective only if the disc supports the
customer-preferred settings.
AM and FM Buttons (Radio Mode)
Press the buttons to select AM or FM Modes.
SET Button (Radio Mode) — To Set the
Push-Button Memory
When you are receiving a station that you wish to
commit to push-button memory, press the SET button.
The symbol SET 1 will now show in the display window.
Select the button (1-6) you wish to lock onto this station
and press and release that button. If a button is not
selected within 5 seconds after pressing the SET button,
the station will continue to play but will not be stored
into push-button memory.
You may add a second station to each push-button by
repeating the above procedure with this exception: Press
the SET button twice and SET 2 will show in the display
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•A battery-powered infrared remote control that snaps
into a molded compartment in the center console
armrest upper storage bin.
•Two wireless infrared headsets allow rear seat passen-
gers to listen to the same or individual audio sources.Audio/Video RCA Jacks (AUX Jacks)
on the rear of the center console enable
the monitor to display video directly
from a video camera, connect video
games for display on the screen, or
play music directly from an MP3
player.
1. Video in (yellow)
2. Left audio in (white)
3. Right audio in (red)
NOTE:Refer to your “Vehicle Entertainment System
(VES™) User Manual” for detailed operating instruc-
tions.
VES Remote Control
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To exit theListmode without selecting a track, press the
same preset button again to go back toPlaymode.
LIST Button
Pressing the “LIST” button will take to the top level
menu of the iPod. This takes you to the same top level
menu as on your iPod. Turn the “TUNE/SCROLL”
knob to list the top menu item you wish to select and
then press the “TUNE/SCROLL” knob. This will take
you to the next sub menu list item of the iPodand you
can follow the same the same steps to go to the desired
track in that list. Not all iPodsub menu levels are
available on this system.
MUSIC TYPE Button
The “MUSIC TYPE” button is another shortcut button to
the genre listing on your iPod.REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS — IF
EQUIPPED
The remote sound system controls are located on the
surface of the steering wheel at the 3 and 9 o’clock
positions.
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
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Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)......436,473,475
Corrosion Protection..................... 446
Cruise Control (Speed Control)...........148,152
Cruise Light........................... 202
Cup Holder.........................189,450
Customer Assistance..................... 486
Customer Programmable Features............ 227
Data Recorder, Event...................... 65
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights........... 137
Daytime Running Lights................... 134
Dealer Service.......................... 420
Deck Lid, Emergency Release................ 41
Deck Lid, Power Release................... 40
Defroster, Rear Window................... 293
Defroster, Windshield................79,283,289
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 138
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 417
Digital Video Disc (DVD) Player..........234,252Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 136
Dipsticks
Oil (Engine).......................421,422
Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 408
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 439
Engine Oil........................... 425
Door Locks............................. 29
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 31
Door Opener, Garage..................... 177
Drive Belts............................ 425
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 319
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water................................ 320
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System)...... 272
Electric Rear Window Defrost............... 293
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 89
500 INDEX

Low Tire Pressure System.................. 355
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH)............................71,72
Lubrication, Body....................... 433
Lumbar Support........................ 119
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 428
Maintenance, General..................... 420
Maintenance Procedures................... 420
Maintenance Schedule.................... 478
Maintenance, Sunroof..................... 186
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 212,418
Manual, Service......................... 490
Map/Reading Lights..................136,176
Master Cylinder (Brakes).................. 443
Memory Feature (Memory Seat)............. 124
Memory Seat........................... 124
Memory Seats and Radio.................. 124
Methanol............................. 366Mini-Trip Computer...................... 219
Mirrors................................ 86
Automatic Dimming..................... 86
Electric Powered....................... 89
Electric Remote........................ 89
Exterior Folding........................ 88
Heated.............................. 90
Outside.............................. 87
Rearview............................. 86
Vanity............................... 90
Mode
Fuel Saver........................... 219
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 355
Mopar Parts.........................419,489
MP3 Player.........................234,252
MTBE/ETBE........................... 366
Multi-Displacement Engine System........... 328
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 134
508 INDEX

Radio Remote Controls.................... 279
Radio, Satellite.................234,252,253,268
Radio (Sound Systems).................234,252
Rain Sensitive Wiper System................ 140
Rear Cup Holder........................ 189
Rear Park Sense System................... 172
Rear Seat, Folding....................... 123
Rear Wheel Bearings..................... 446
Rear Window Defroster................... 293
Rear Window Features.................... 293
Rearview Mirrors........................ 86
Reception, Radio........................ 232
Reclining Front Seats..................... 118
Recorder, Event Data...................... 65
Recreational Towing...................... 389
Reformulated Gasoline.................... 366
Refrigerant............................ 431
Release, Hood.......................... 128
Reminder, Lights On..................... 134Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 49
Remote Control
Starting System........................ 27
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 279
Remote Starting System.................... 27
Remote Trunk Release..................... 40
Replacement Bulbs....................... 459
Replacement Keys........................ 16
Replacement Parts....................... 419
Replacement Tires....................... 351
Reporting Safety Defects................... 489
Resetting Oil Change Indicator...........203,218
Restraint, Head......................... 120
Restraints, Child......................... 67
Restraints, Occupant...................... 42
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck................ 407
Rotation, Tires.......................... 354
INDEX 511
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Selection of Oil......................... 423
Self-Sealing Tires........................ 353
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................... 15
Sentry Key Programming................... 17
Sentry Key Replacement................... 16
Service Assistance....................... 486
Service Contract......................... 488
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator).................... 212
Service Manuals........................ 490
Setting the Clock.............232,235,238,253,258
Settings, Personal........................ 227
Shifting............................... 303
Automatic Transmission............303,307,312
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage.............. 47
Shoulder Belts........................... 43
Side Airbag...........................53,60
Side Curtain (Window Airbag)............... 53
Side View Mirror Adjustment................ 87Signals, Turn......................79,135,202
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 319
SmartBeams........................... 132
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 353
Snow Tires............................ 354
Sound Systems (Radio).................234,252
Spare Tire..........................348,396
Spark Plugs.........................426,475
Specifications
Fuel (Gasoline)........................ 475
Oil ................................ 475
Speed Control (Cruise Control)...........148,152
Speedometer........................... 202
Starting.............................27,299
Automatic Transmission................. 300
Cold Weather......................... 301
Emergency (Jump Starting)............... 404
Engine Fails to Start.................... 302
Remote.............................. 27
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Starting and Operating.................... 299
Starting Procedures...................... 299
Steering
Column Controls...................... 134
Column Lock......................... 144
Linkage............................. 433
Power...........................327,432
Tilt Column.......................144,145
Wheel, Tilt........................144,145
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls.............................. 279
Storage............................190,458
Storage, Vehicle......................291,458
Storing Your Vehicle...................... 458
Stuck, Freeing.......................... 407
Sun Roof.............................. 184
Sunglasses Storage....................... 177
Sunroof Maintenance..................... 186
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 52Sway Control, Trailer..................... 377
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 424
System, Navigation...................... 252
System, Remote Starting.................... 27
Tachometer............................ 204
Telescoping Steering Column.............144,145
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)........ 284
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......207,393
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 71
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)................ 18
Theft System (Security Alarm)............... 18
Tilt Steering Column...................144,145
Time Delay, Headlight.................... 133
Tip Start............................... 14
Tire and Loading Information Placard......... 340
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 338
Tire Markings.......................... 334
Tire Safety Information.................... 334
514 INDEX