CHRYSLER 300 2007 1.G Repair Manual

Defroster
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should be able to
feel the air directed against the windshield.
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread. Inspect the tread and sidewall for
cuts and cracks. Check the wheel nuts for tightness.
Check the tires (including spare) for proper pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights
while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high
beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.
Door Latches
Check for positive closing, latching, and locking.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid, or
brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be
located and corrected immediately.
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CONTENTS
Mirrors..............................68
▫Inside Day/Night Mirror.................68
▫Automatic Dimming Inside Mirror —
If Equipped..........................68
▫Outside Mirrors.......................69
▫Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature —
If Equipped..........................69
▫Outside Mirror Auto Dimmer — If Equipped . .69
▫Outside Mirrors With Turn Signal & Approach
Lighting — If Equipped..................70
▫Tilt In Reverse Feature — If Equipped.......70
▫Power Remote Control Mirrors.............70▫Heated Remote Control Mirrors —
If Equipped..........................71
▫Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped....71
Hands–Free Communication (UConnect™) —
If Equipped
...........................72
▫Operations...........................73
▫Phone Call Features....................79
▫UConnect™ System Features..............81
▫Advanced Phone Connectivity.............85
▫Things You Should Know About Your
UConnect™ System.....................86
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Seats................................92
▫Power Seats..........................92
▫Power Reclining Seats...................93
▫Lumbar Support.......................94
▫Head Restraints.......................94
▫Heated Seats — If Equipped..............95
▫Folding Rear Seat......................97
Driver Memory Seat — If Equipped.........98
▫Programming The Memory Feature.........98
▫Linking & Unlinking The Remote Keyless
Transmitter To The Memory Feature.........99
▫Memory Position Recall.................100
▫Easy Entry/Exit Seat
(Available With Memory Seat Only)........100
To Open And Close The Hood............101
Lights..............................103▫Headlight Switch.....................103
▫Automatic Headlights – If Equipped........103
▫Headlights On With Wipers
(Available With Auto Headlights Only)......104
▫Smartbeams — If Equipped..............104
▫Headlight Time Delay..................105
▫Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only).....106
▫Lights-On Reminder...................106
▫Fog Lights — If Equipped...............106
▫Multi-Function Lever...................106
▫Overhead Console Map/Reading Lights.....108
▫Interior Lights.......................108
Windshield Wipers And Washers..........109
▫Intermittent Wiper System...............110
▫Mist Feature.........................110
▫Windshield Washers...................110
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▫Headlights On With Wipers
(Available With Auto Headlights Only)......111
▫Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped........111
▫Adding Washer Fluid..................112
Headlight Washers — If Equipped.........113
▫Adding Washer Fluid..................114
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column..........115
Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column —
If Equipped
..........................116
Adjustable Pedals — If Equipped..........117
Electronic Speed Control.................118
▫Electronic Speed Control Operation........118
▫To Activate..........................119
▫To Set At A Desired Speed...............119
▫To Deactivate........................119
▫To Resume Speed.....................119▫To Vary The Speed Setting...............120
▫To Accelerate For Passing...............120
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) —
If Equipped
..........................121
▫Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation . . . 123
▫Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) . . . 123
▫To Activate..........................124
▫To Set a Desired Speed.................125
▫To Cancel...........................126
▫ToTurnOff .........................126
▫To Resume Speed.....................126
▫To Vary The Speed Setting...............127
▫Setting The Following Distance In ACC......128
▫Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu......129
▫Display Warnings & Maintenance..........132
▫Precautions While Driving With ACC.......134
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▫General Information...................136
Rear Park Assist System — If Equipped.....136
Overhead Console.....................140
▫Courtesy/Reading Lights................140
▫Sunglasses Storage....................140
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)—
If Equipped
..........................141
▫Programming HomeLink................142
▫Canadian Programming/Gate Programming . . 144
▫Using HomeLink.....................145
▫Erasing HomeLink Buttons..............145
▫Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button . . . 145
▫Security............................146
Power Sunroof — If Equipped............146
▫Opening Sunroof - Express..............147
▫Closing Sunroof - Express...............147▫Pinch Protect Feature...................147
▫Pinch Protect Override.................148
▫Venting Sunroof - Express...............148
▫Sunshade Operation...................148
▫Wind Buffeting.......................148
▫Sunroof Maintenance...................148
▫Ignition Off Operation..................148
▫Sunroof Fully Closed...................149
Electrical Power Outlets.................149
▫Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off.......151
Cup Holders.........................151
▫Front Seat Cup Holders — Standard........151
▫Front Seat Cup Holders — 300 Touring And
300C Models........................152
▫Rear Seat Cup Holders.................152
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Storage..............................153
▫Console Features......................153▫CargoArea..........................153
Load Leveling System — If Equipped.......155
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MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror
Adjust the mirror to center on the view through the rear
window. A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal
and vertical mirror adjustment.
Annoying headlight glare can be reduced by moving the
small control under the mirror to the night position
(toward rear of vehicle). The mirror should be adjusted
while set in the day position (toward windshield).
Automatic Dimming Inside Mirror — If Equipped
This mirror automatically adjusts for annoying headlight
glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature
on or off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror.
A light in the button will indicate when the dimming
feature is activated.
Adjusting Rearview MirrorAutomatic Dimming Mirror
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CAUTION!
To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning,
never spray any cleaning solution directly onto the
mirror. Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and
wipe the mirror clean.
Outside Mirrors
To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s)
to center on the adjacent lane of traffic and a slight
overlap of the view obtained from the inside mirror.
NOTE:The passenger side convex outside mirror will
give a much wider view to the rear, and especially of the
lane next to your vehicle.
WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side
convex mirror will look smaller and farther away
than they really are. Relying too much on your
passenger side convex mirror could cause you to
collide with another vehicle or other object. Use your
inside mirror when judging the size or distance of a
vehicle seen in the passenger side convex mirror.
Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature — If Equipped
Some models have exterior mirrors that are hinged. The
hinge allows the mirror to pivot forward and rearward to
resist damage. The hinge has three detent positions, full
forward, full rearward, and normal.
Outside Mirror Auto Dimmer — If Equipped
This mirror automatically adjusts for annoying headlight
glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn this feature
on or off by pressing the button at the base of the Inside
Rearview Mirror. This feature is also available on the
passenger outside mirror of mirrors equipped with turn
signal and approach lighting.
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Outside Mirrors with Turn Signal & Approach
Lighting — If Equipped
Driver and passenger outside mirrors with turn signal
and approach lighting contain four LEDs, which are
located in the upper outer corner of each mirror.
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 flashers will
also activate these LEDs.
The fourth (uppermost) LED supplies illuminated entry
lighting, which turns on in both mirrors when you use
the keyless entry 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 switch is turned ON from the LOCK position.
NOTE:The approach lighting will not function when
the gear selector lever is moved out of the P (PARK)
position.
Tilt in Reverse Feature — If Equipped
TheTilt in Reversefeature tilts the outside rearview
mirrors downward when the ignition switch is in the ON
position and the transmission is in the R (Reverse)
position. This feature provides the driver with a better
view of the ground and vehicle in the area of the rear tires
when backing up. The mirrors will move back to their
previous position when the transmission is shifted out of
R (Reverse).
TheTilt in Reversefeature can be enabled or disabled
through the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
— if equipped. For details, refer to “Personal Settings
(Customer Programmable Features)” under “Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this
manual.
Power Remote Control Mirrors
The power mirror switch is located on the driver’s door
trim panel next to the power door lock switch. A rotary
knob selects the left mirror, right mirror, or off position.
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