lights CHRYSLER 300 2012 2.G User Guide

To Open And Close The Hood............ 173
Lights............................. 175
▫Headlight Switch.................... 175
▫Automatic Headlights — If Equipped...... 176
▫Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only)............ 176
▫Headlight Time Delay................. 176
▫Smartbeam™ — If Equipped............ 177
▫Steering Directed Headlights —
If Equipped........................ 178
▫Daytime Running Lights (DRL).......... 179
▫Lights-On Reminder.................. 179
▫Fog Lights — If Equipped.............. 179
▫Multifunction Lever.................. 180▫Turn Signals........................ 181
▫Lane Change Assist................... 181
▫High/Low Beam Switch............... 181
▫Flash-To-Pass....................... 181
▫Front Map/Reading Lights............. 182
▫Courtesy Lights..................... 183
▫Ambient Light...................... 183
▫Interior Lights...................... 184
Windshield Wipers And Washers.......... 186
▫Intermittent Wiper System.............. 187
▫Wiper Operation..................... 187
▫Mist Feature........................ 188
▫Windshield Washers.................. 188
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▫Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only)............ 188
▫Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped....... 189
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column.......... 190
Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column —
If Equipped.......................... 191
Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped...... 192
Adjustable Pedals — If Equipped.......... 194
Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped..... 196
▫To Activate......................... 197
▫To Set A Desired Speed................ 197
▫To Deactivate....................... 197
▫To Resume Speed.................... 198
▫To Vary The Speed Setting.............. 198▫To Accelerate For Passing.............. 198
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) —
If Equipped.......................... 199
▫Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation . . 202
▫Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) . . 202
▫To Activate......................... 203
▫To Set A Desired ACC Speed............ 204
▫To Cancel.......................... 206
▫ToTurnOff ........................ 206
▫To Resume Speed.................... 207
▫To Vary The Speed Setting.............. 207
▫Setting The Following Distance In ACC.... 208
▫Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu..... 212
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▫Display Warnings And Maintenance....... 213
▫Precautions While Driving With ACC...... 216
▫General Information.................. 220
▫Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control
Mode............................. 220
▫Forward Collision Warning — If Equipped . . 222
ParksensePark Assist — If Equipped...... 225
▫ParksenseSensors................... 225
▫ParksenseWarning Display............ 226
▫ParksenseDisplay................... 227
▫Front Park Assist Audible Alerts......... 231
▫Enabling And Disabling Parksense....... 231
▫Service The ParksensePark Assist System . . 231▫Cleaning The ParksenseSystem......... 232
▫ParksenseSystem Usage Precautions...... 232
ParkviewRear Back Up Camera —
If Equipped.......................... 235
▫Turning ParkviewOn Or Off —
With Touch Screen Radio............... 236
Overhead Console..................... 237
▫Front Map/Reading Lights............. 237
▫Sunglass Bin Door................... 238
Garage Door Opener — If Equipped........ 238
▫Before You Begin Programming
HomeLink........................ 240
▫Programming A Rolling Code........... 240
▫Programming A Non-Rolling Code........ 242
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Three of the LEDs are turn signal indicators, which flash
with the corresponding turn signal lights in the front and
rear of the vehicle. Turning on the Hazard Warning
flashers will also activate these LEDs.
The fourth LED supplies illuminated entry lighting,
which turns on in both mirrors when you use the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or open any door. This
LED shines outward to illuminate the front and rear door
handles. It also shines downward to illuminate the area
in front of the doors.
The Illuminated Entry lighting fades to off after about
30 seconds or it will fade to off immediately once the
ignition is placed into the RUN position.
NOTE:The approach lighting will not function when
the shift lever is moved out of the PARK position.Tilt Mirrors In Reverse — If Equipped
Tilt Mirrors in Reverse provides automatic outside mirror
positioning which will aid the driver ’s view of the
ground rearward of the front doors. The outside mirrors
will move slightly downward from the present position
when the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE. The outside
mirrors will then return to the original position when the
vehicle is shifted out of the REVERSE position. Each
stored memory setting will have an associated Tilt Mir-
rors in Reverse position.
NOTE:
•The Tilt Mirrors in Reverse feature is not turned on
when delivered from the factory. The Tilt Mirrors in
Reverse feature can be turned on and off using the
Uconnect Touch™ System.
•Refer to “Uconnect Touch™ Settings” in “Understand-
ing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
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NOTE:In a parking lot situation, oncoming vehicles can
be obscured by vehicles parked on either side. If the
sensors are blocked by other structures or vehicles, the
system will not be able to alert the driver.
When RCP is on and the vehicle is in REVERSE, the
driver is alerted using both the visual and audible
alarms, including reducing the radio volume.
WARNING!
RCP is not a Back Up Aid system. It is intended to be
used to help a driver detect an oncoming vehicle in a
parking lot situation. Drivers must be careful when
backing up, even when using RCP. Always check
carefully behind your vehicle, look behind you, and
be sure to check for pedestrians, animals, other
vehicles, obstructions, and blind spots before back-
ing up. Failure to do so can result in serious injury or
death.
Modes Of Operation
Three selectable modes of operation are available in the
Uconnect Touch™ System. Refer to “Uconnect Touch™
Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.
Blind Spot Alert
When operating in Blind Spot Alert mode, the BSM
system will provide a visual alert in the appropriate side
view mirror based on a detected object. However, when
the system is operating in RCP, the system will respond
with both visual and audible alerts when a detected
object is present. Whenever an audible alert is requested,
the radio volume is reduced.
Blind Spot Alert Lights/Chime
When operating in Blind Spot Alert Lights/Chime mode,
the BSM system will provide a visual alert in the appro-
priate side view mirror based on a detected object. If the
turn signal is then activated, and it corresponds to an
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Rear Heated Seats
On some models, the two outboard seats are equipped
with heated seats. The heated seat switches for these
seats are located on the rear of the center console. There
are two heated seat switches that allow the rear passen-
gers to operate the seats independently.
You can choose from HI, LO or OFF heat settings. Amber
indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of heat in
use. Two indicator lights will illuminate for HI, one for
LO and none for OFF.
Press the switch once to select HI-level heating.
Press the switch a second time to select LO-
level heating. Press the switch a third time to
shut the heating elements OFF.
NOTE:
•Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt within
two to five minutes.
•The engine must be running for the heated seats to
operate.When the HI-level setting is selected, the heater will
provide a boosted heat level during the first four minutes
of operation. Then, the heat output will drop to the
normal HI-level. If the HI-level setting is selected, the
system will automatically switch to LO-level after a
maximum of 60 minutes of continuous operation. At that
time, the number of illuminated LEDs changes from two
to one, indicating the change. The LO-level setting will
turn OFF automatically after a maximum of 45 minutes.
Ventilated Seats — If Equipped
On some models, both the driver and passenger seats are
ventilated. Located in the seat cushion and seatback are
small fans that draw air from the seat surface through fine
perforations in the seat cover to help keep the driver and
front passenger cooler in higher ambient temperatures.
The ventilated seats can be operated using the Uconnect
Touch™ System.
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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, instru-
ment panel lights, instrument panel light dimming, inte-
rior lights and fog lights.
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.
Headlight Switch
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Automatic Headlights — If Equipped
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. To turn the automatic
system off, move the headlight switch out of the AUTO
position.
NOTE:The engine must be running before the head-
lights will come on in the automatic mode.
Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only)
When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on
approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on
if the headlight switch is placed in the AUTO position. Inaddition, the headlights will turn off when the wipers are
turned off if they were turned on by this feature.
NOTE:The Headlights On with Wipers feature can be
turned on or off using the Uconnect Touch™ System,
refer to “Uconnect Touch™ Settings” in “Understanding
Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
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.
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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 Touch™ System, refer to “Uconnect Touch™
Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel”
for further information.
SmartBeam™ — If Equipped
The SmartBeam™ system provides increased forward
lighting at night by automating high beam control
through the use of a digital camera mounted on the
inside rearview mirror. This camera detects vehicle spe-
cific light and automatically switches from high beams to
low beams until the approaching vehicle is out of view.NOTE:
•SmartBeam™ can be turned on or off using the
Uconnect Touch™ System, refer to “Uconnect Touch™
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 SmartBeam™ mirror is replaced, the
SmartBeam™ mirror must be re-aimed to ensure proper
performance. See your local authorized dealer.3
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To Activate
1. Turn the headlight switch to the AUTO headlight
position.
2. Push the multifunction lever away from you (toward
front of vehicle) to engage the high beam mode.
NOTE:This system will not activate until the vehicle is
at or above 20 mph (32 km/h).
To Deactivate
1. Pull the multifunction lever toward you (or rearward
in car) to manually deactivate the system (normal opera-
tion of low beams).
2. Push back on the multifunction lever once again to
reactivate the system.
Steering Directed 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 Steering Directed Headlight System is
turned on, the headlights will initialize by performing
a brief sequence of rotations.
•The Steering Directed Headlight System is active only
when the vehicle is moving forward.
The Steering Directed Headlight System can be turned
On or Off using the Uconnect Touch™ System, refer to
“Uconnect Touch™ Settings” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” for further information.
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