CHRYSLER 300 SRT 2012 2.G Owners Manual

Rear Seat Cupholders
The rear seat cupholders are located in the center armrest
between the rear seats. The cupholders are positioned
forward in the armrest and side-by-side to provide conve-
nient access to beverage cans or bottles while maintaining a
resting place for the rear occupant’ s elbows.
Lighted Cupholders — If Equipped
On some vehicles the rear cupholders are equipped with a
light ring that illuminates the cupholders for the rear
passengers. The light ring is controlled by the Dimmer
Control. Refer to “Lights” in “Understanding The Features
Of Your Vehicle” for further information.
Rear Seat CupholdersLight Ring In Rear Cupholder
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STORAGE
Glovebox Storage
The glovebox storage compartment is located on the
passenger side of the instrument panel.
Console Features
There is a cubby bin located forward of the shift lever.
The cubby bin is covered with a push-push actuated
door. Push inward on the door to open it, push the door
a second time to close it.
Glovebox Storage Compartment
Opened Glovebox Storage Compartment
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Two separate storage compartments are also located
underneath the center console armrest.
Inside the center console armrest, there is a removable
upper storage tray that can be slid forward/rearward on
rails for access to the lower storage area. This tray has an
integrated coin holder, along with additional area forsmall items like an ipod or phone. Below the upper tray,
the lower storage compartment is made for larger items,
like CDs and tissue boxes. In addition, the 12 volt power
outlet, USB and Aux jack are located here.
WARNING!
Do not operate this vehicle with a console compart-
ment lid in the open position. Cellular phones, music
players, and other handheld electronic devices
should be stowed while driving. Use of these devices
while driving can cause an accident due to distrac-
tion, resulting in death or injury.
Center Console
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Door Storage
The door panels contain storage areas.
Rear Seat Armrest Storage — If Equipped
For rear passengers there is a storage bin located in the
armrest. Lift upward on the latch to open the storage
compartment.
Front Door Trim Storage
Rear Armrest Storage
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Cargo Area — Vehicles Equipped with 60/40
Split-Folding Rear Seat
The 60/40 split-folding rear seat provides cargo-carrying
versatility. The seatbacks fold down easily by pulling
nylon tabs between the seatbacks and the bolsters. When
the seats are folded down, they provide a continuous,
nearly-flat extension of the load floor.
When the seatback is folded to the upright position, make
sure it is latched by strongly pulling on the top of the
seatback above the seat strap.
WARNING!
•Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into
position. If the seatback is not securely locked into
position, the seat will not provide the proper
stability for child seats and/or passengers. An
improperly latched seat could cause serious injury.(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle (with the
rear seatbacks in the locked-up or folded down
position) should not be used as a play area by
children when the vehicle is in motion. They could
be seriously injured in a collision. Children
should be seated and using the proper restraint
system.
•To help protect against personal injury, passengers
should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The
rear cargo space is intended for load carrying
purposes only, not for passengers, who should sit
in seats and use seat belts.
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WARNING!
The weight and position of cargo and passengers can
change the vehicle center of gravity and vehicle han-
dling. To avoid loss of control resulting in personal
injury, follow these guidelines for loading your vehicle:
•Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor. Put
heavier objects as low and as far forward as possible.
•Place as much cargo as possible in front of the rear
axle. Too much weight or improperly placed
weight over or behind the rear axle can cause the
rear of the vehicle to sway.
•Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of
the seatback. This could impair visibility or be-
come a dangerous projectile in a sudden stop or
collision.
CARGO AREA FEATURES
Trunk Mat — If Equipped
A trunk mat covers the bottom of the cargo area. The
trunk mat is used to protect the interior of the trunk from
mud, snow, and debris.
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GROCERY BAG HOOKS
The rear cargo area is equipped with grocery bag hooks,
located on either side of the rear cargo area.CAUTION!
Do not exceed the maximum weight limit 50 lbs
(22 kg) of the grocery bag hook. Damage may occur to
hook and mounting surface.
Grocery Bag Hooks
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REAR WINDOW FEATURES
Rear Window Defroster
The rear window defroster button is located on the
climate control. Press this button to turn on the
rear window defroster and the heated outside mirrors
(if equipped). An indicator in the button will illuminate
when the rear window defroster is on. The rear window
defroster automatically turns off after approximately
10 minutes. For an additional five minutes of operation,
press the button a second time.
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to
the heating elements:
•Use care when washing the inside of the rear
window. Do not use abrasive window cleaners on
the interior surface of the window. Use a soft cloth
and a mild washing solution, wiping parallel to
the heating elements. Labels can be peeled off
after soaking with warm water.
•Do not use scrapers, sharp instruments, or abra-
sive window cleaners on the interior surface of the
window.
•Keep all objects a safe distance from the window.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
Instrument Panel Features ............... 279
 Instrument Cluster .................... 280
 Instrument Cluster Descriptions ........... 281
 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . 292
▫ Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays ........................... 294
▫ EVIC White Telltales .................. 295
▫ EVIC Amber Telltales ................. 296
▫ EVIC Red Telltales ................... 297 ▫
Oil Change Required .................. 300
▫ Fuel Economy ...................... 300
▫ Cruise Control ...................... 303
▫ Vehicle Speed ....................... 303
▫ Trip Info .......................... 304
▫ TirePSI ........................... 305
▫ SRT .............................. 305
▫ Vehicle Info
(Customer Information Features) ......... 308
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▫Messages # ......................... 309
▫ Turn Menu Off ...................... 309
 Uconnect Touch™ Settings ............... 309
▫ Hard-Keys ......................... 309
▫ Soft-Keys .......................... 309
▫ Customer Programmable Features —
Uconnect Touch™ System 8.4 Settings ...... 310
▫ SRT Performance Features .............. 324
 Setting The Analog Clock ................ 328
 iPod/USB/MP3 Control — If Equipped ..... 328
 Harman Kardon Logic7High Performance
Multichannel Surround Sound System With
Driver-Selectable Surround (DSS) — If
Equipped ............................ 328 
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ............ 330
▫ Radio Operation ..................... 330
▫ CD Player ......................... 331
 CD/DVD Disc Maintenance .............. 331
 Radio Operation And Mobile Phones ....... 332
 Climate Controls ...................... 332
▫ General Overview .................... 333
▫ Climate Control Functions .............. 340
▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..... 341
▫ Operating Tips ...................... 342
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