radio CHRYSLER 300 2008 1.G Owner's Manual

▫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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INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS
1 — Air Outlet 6 — Glove Box 11 — Ash Tray* 16 — Headlight Switch
2 — Instrument Cluster 7 — Radio 12 — Storage Compartment* * If Equipped
3 — Hazard Switch 8 — Climate Control 13 — Ignition Switch
4 — Analog Clock 9 — Heated Seat Switch* 14 — Hood Release
5 — Electronic Stability Program Off Button* /
Traction Control System Off Button*10 — Power Outlet 15 — Trunk Release SwitchUNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 199
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driving, turn off some of the vehicle’s non-essential
electrical devices (i.e. radio) or slightly increase engine
speed (if at idle). If the light remains on, it means that the
charging system is experiencing a problem. See your
local authorized dealer to obtain SERVICE IMMEDI-
ATELY.
24. Malfunction Indicator Light
This light is part of an onboard diagnostic system
called OBD. The OBD system monitors engine
and automatic transmission control systems. The
light will turn on when the key is in the ON position
before engine start. If the light does not come on when
turning the key from OFF to ON, have the condition
checked promptly.
Certain conditions such as a loose or missing gas cap,
poor fuel quality, etc. may illuminate the light after
engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the lightstays on through several of your typical driving cycles. In
most situations, the vehicle will drive normally and will
not require towing.
The Malfunction Indicator Light flashes to alert you to
serious conditions that could lead to immediate loss of
power or severe catalytic converter damage. The vehicle
should be serviced as soon as possible if this occurs. (See
page 417 for more information.)
25. Oil Pressure Warning Light
This light shows low engine oil pressure. The light
should turn on momentarily when the engine is
started. If the light turns on while driving, stop the
vehicle, and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A
single chime will sound when this light turns on.
Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected.
This light does not show how much oil is in the engine.
The engine oil level must be checked using the procedure
shown in section 7. (See page 421 for more information.)
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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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“Remote Key Unlock”
WhenDriver Door 1st Pressis selected, only the driver’s
door will unlock on the first press of the remote keyless
entry unlock button. When Driver Door 1st Press is
selected, you must press of the remote keyless entry
unlock button twice to unlock the passenger’s doors.
WhenAll Doors 1st Pressis selected, all of the doors will
unlock on the first press of the remote keyless entry
unlock button. To make your selection, press and release
the FUNCTION SELECT button until “Driver Door 1st
Press” or “All Doors 1st Press” appears.
“Recall Memory with Remote Key Unlock” — If
Equipped
When ON is selected, you can use your Remote Keyless
Entry Transmitter to recall one of two pre-programmed
memory profiles. Each memory profile contains desired
position settings for the driver seat, side mirror, adjust-
able pedals (if equipped), and power tilt and telescopic
steering column (if equipped), and a set of desired radiostation presets. When OFF is selected, only the memory
switch on the driver’s door panel will recall memory
profiles. To make your selection, press and release the
FUNCTION SELECT button until “ON” or “OFF” ap-
pears. Refer to “Driver Memory Seat” in Section 3 of this
manual for more information.
“Sound Horn with Remote Key Lock”
When ON is selected, a short horn sound will occur when
the remote keyless entry “Lock” button is pressed. This
feature may be selected with or without the flash lights
on lock/unlock feature. To make your selection, press
and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until “ON”
or “OFF” appears.
“Rain Sensing Intermittent Wipers” — If Equipped
When ON is selected, the system will automatically
activate the windshield wipers if it senses moisture on
the windshield. To make your selection, press and release
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NOTE:Turning the headlights on during the daytime
causes the instrument panel lights to dim. To increase the
brightness, refer to “Lights” in Section 3 of this manual.
“Delay Turning Headlights Off”
When this feature is selected, the driver can choose to
have the headlights remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds
when exiting the vehicle. To make your selection, press
and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until “0,”
“30,” “60,” or “90” appears.
“Tilt Mirrors Down in Reverse” — If Equipped
When ON is selected, the outside rearview mirrors will
tilt downward when the ignition switch is in the ON
position and the transmission is in the “R” (Reverse)
position. The mirrors will move back to their previous
position when the transmission is shifted out of “R”
(Reverse). To make your selection, press and release the
FUNCTION SELECT button until “ON” or “OFF” ap-
pears.
“Turn Headlights On with Remote Key Unlock”
When this feature is selected, the headlights will activate
and remain on for up to 90 seconds when the doors are
unlocked with the remote keyless entry transmitter. To
make your selection, press and release the FUNCTION
SELECT button until “OFF,” “30 sec.,” “60 sec.,” or “90
sec.” appears.
“Delay Power Off to Accessories Until Exit”
When this feature is selected, the power window
switches, radio, hands–free system (if equipped), DVD
video system (if equipped), power sunroof (if equipped),
and power outlets will remain active for up to 60 minutes
after the ignition switch is turned off. Opening a vehicle
door will cancel this feature. To make your selection,
press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until
“Off,” “45 sec.,” “5 min.,” “10 min.,” “30 min.,” or “60
min.” appears.
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SETTING THE ANALOG CLOCK
To set the analog clock at the top center of the instrument
panel, press and hold the button until the setting is
correct.
RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION
Radio Broadcast Signals
Your new radio will provide excellent reception under
most operating conditions. Like any system, however, car
radios have performance limitations, due to mobile op-
eration and natural phenomena, which might lead you to
believe your sound system is malfunctioning. To help
you understand and save you concern about these “ap-
parent” malfunctions, you must understand a point or
two about the transmission and reception of radio sig-
nals.
Two Types of Signals
There are two basic types of radio signals... AM (Ampli-
tude Modulation), in which the transmitted sound causes
the amplitude, or height, of the radio waves to vary... and
FM (Frequency Modulation), in which the frequency of
the wave is varied to carry the sound.
Analog Clock
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Electrical Disturbances
Radio waves may pick up electrical disturbances during
transmission. They mainly affect the wave amplitude,
and thus remain a part of the AM reception. They
interfere very little with the frequency variations that
carry the FM signal.
AM Reception
AM sound is based on wave amplitude, so AM reception
can be disrupted by such things as lightning, power lines
and neon signs.
FM Reception
Because FM transmission is based on frequency varia-
tions, interference that consists of amplitude variations
can be filtered out, leaving the reception relatively clear,
which is the major feature of FM radio.NOTE:For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), the radio, steering
wheel radio controls (if equipped), and 6 disc CD/DVD
changer (if equipped) will remain active for 10 minutes
after the ignition switch is turned off. Opening either
front door will cancel this feature.
NOTE:For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Ve-
hicle Information Center (EVIC), the radio, steering
wheel radio controls (if equipped), and 6 disc CD/DVD
changer (if equipped) will remain active for up to 60
minutes after the ignition switch is turned off. Opening
either front door will cancel this feature. The time is
programmable. For details, refer to “Delay Power Off to
Accessories Until Exit,” under “Personal Settings (Cus-
tomer Programmable Features),” under “Electronic Ve-
hicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this
manual.
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