instrument panel CHRYSLER 300 2008 1.G User Guide

Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle
Seat Belts
Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts,
frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced
immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system.
Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a
collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after
a collision if they have been damaged (bent retractor, torn
webbing, etc. If there is any question regarding belt or
retractor condition, replace the belt.
Airbag Warning Light
The light should come on and remain on for 6 to 8
seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first
turned ON. If the light is not lit during starting, see you
authorized dealer. If the light stays on, flickers, or comes
on while driving, have the system checked by an autho-
rized dealer.
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. See your
authorized dealer for service if your defroster is inoper-
able.
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.
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Barge In - Overriding Prompts
The “Voice Recognition” button can be used when you
wish to skip part of a prompt and issue your voice
recognition command immediately. For example, if a
prompt is playingWould you like to pair a phone, clear
a,you could press the “Voice Recognition” button and
sayPair a Phoneto select that option without having to
listen to the rest of the voice prompt.
Turning Confirmation Prompts On/Off
Turning confirmation prompts off will stop the system
from confirming your choices (e.g., the UConnect™
system will not repeat a phone number before you dial
it).
•Press the “Phone” button to begin.
•After theReadyprompt and the following beep, say
Setup Confirmations.The UConnect™ system will
play the current confirmation prompt status and you
will be given the choice to change it.
Phone and Network Status Indicators
If available on the radio and/or on a premium display
such as the instrument panel cluster, and supported by
your cell phone, the UConnect™ system will provide
notification to inform you of your phone and network
status when you are attempting to make a phone call
using UConnect™. The status is given for roaming,
network signal strength, phone battery strength, etc.
Dialing Using the Cellular Phone Keypad
You can dial a phone number with your cellular phone
keypad and still use the UConnect™ system (while
dialing via the cell phone keypad, the user must exercise
caution and take precautionary safety measures). By
dialing a number with your paired Bluetooth™ cellular
phone, the audio will be played through your vehicle’s
audio system. The UConnect™ system will work the
same as if you dial the number using voice recognition.
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The controls for the driver and front passenger heated
seats are located near the bottom center of the instrument
panel.
On vehicles equipped with rear heated seats, the seats
closest to the doors are heated. The controls for these
seats are located on the rear of the center console.After turning on the ignition, you and your passenger(s)
can choose from High, Off, or Low heat settings. Amber
LEDs in the switch indicate the level of heat in use. Two
LEDs will illuminate for high, one for low, and none for
off.
Front Heated Seat Switch
Rear Heated Seat Switch
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details, refer to “Automatically Move Seat Back on Exit,”
under “Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Fea-
tures),” under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual.
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
Two latches must be released to open the hood. First, pull
the hood release lever located under the left side of the
instrument panel.
Next, move to the outside of the vehicle and push the
safety catch to the left. The safety catch is located under
the center front edge of the hood.
Hood Release Lever
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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.
Turn it to the second detent for headlight, parking light,
and instrument panel light operation.
Headlight Switch
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because a door is open. This includes the glove box light,
but not the trunk light. To restore interior light operation,
either turn the ignition switch ON or cycle the light
switch.
Dimmer Control
The dimmer control is part of the
headlight switch, and is located on the
left side of the instrument panel. With
the parking lights or headlights on,
rotating the dimmer control upward
will increase the brightness of the in-
strument panel lights and, if so
equipped, the lighting in the door map pockets and cup
holders.
Dome Light Position
Rotate the dimmer control completely upward to the
second detent to turn on the interior lights. The interior
lights will remain on when the dimmer control is in this
position.
Interior light Defeat (OFF)
Rotate the dimmer control to the extreme bottom “OFF”
position. The interior lights will remain off when the
doors are open.
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature)
Rotate the dimmer control upward to the first detent.
This feature brightens all text displays such as the
odometer, Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
— if equipped, and radio when the parking lights or
headlights are on.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS

Instrument Panel And Controls.............199

Base Instrument Cluster..................200

Premium Instrument Cluster...............201

Instrument Cluster Descriptions............202

Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) —
If Equipped...........................213
▫Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays............................215
▫Oil Change Required...................218
▫Trip Functions.......................219▫Compass Display.....................222
▫Telephone — If Equipped...............224
▫Navigation — If Equipped...............226
▫Personal Settings
(Customer Programmable Features)........227

Setting The Analog Clock.................232

Radio General Information................232
▫Radio Broadcast Signals.................232
▫Two Types Of Signals..................2324

▫Electrical Disturbances..................233
▫AM Reception.......................233
▫FM Reception........................233

Sales Code REN — Multimedia System —
If Equipped...........................234
▫Operating Instructions —
Satellite Radio (If Equipped).............234
▫Operating Instructions — Hands-Free
Communication (UConnect™)
(If Equipped)........................235
▫Clock Setting Procedure.................235

Sales Code REQ — AM/FM Stereo Radio And
6–Disc CD/DVD Changer
(MP3/WMA AUX Jack)..................237
▫Operating Instructions - Radio Mode.......237▫Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode For CD
And MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-Video)....245
▫Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files........247
▫List Button
(Disc Mode For MP3/WMA Play)..........250
▫Info Button
(Disc Mode For MP3/WMA Play)..........250

Sales Code RER — Multimedia System —
If Equipped...........................252
▫Operating Instructions — Satellite Radio.....253
▫Operating Instructions — Hands-Free
Communication (UConnect™)
(If Equipped)........................253
▫Clock Setting Procedure.................253
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Sales Code RES — AM/FM Stereo Radio With
CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack)................256
▫Operating Instructions - Radio Mode.......256
▫Operation Instructions - CD Mode For CD And
MP3 Audio Play......................262
▫Notes On Playing MP3 Files.............264
▫List Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play).......267
▫Info Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play).......267

Satellite Radio (RSC) — If Equipped
(REQ And RES Radios Only)...............268
▫System Activation.....................268
▫Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification
Number (ENS/SID)....................269
▫Selecting Satellite Mode.................269▫Satellite Antenna......................269
▫Reception Quality.....................270
▫Operating Instructions - Satellite Mode......270
▫Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone
(If Equipped)........................272
▫Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment
System (VES) (If Equipped).............272

Video Entertainment System — If Equipped....272

Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) —
If Equipped...........................275
▫Connecting The iPod..................275
▫Controlling The iPodUsing Radio Buttons . . . 275
▫Play Mode..........................276
▫List Or Browse Mode..................278
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Remote Sound System Controls — If Equipped . . 279

CD/DVD Disc Maintenance...............281

Radio Operation And Cellular Phones........281

Climate Controls.......................281
▫Manual Air Conditioning And
Heating System......................282▫Automatic Temperature Control —
If Equipped.........................284
▫Operating Tips.......................290

Rear Window Features...................293
▫Electric Rear Window Defroster...........293
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