wheel CHRYSLER 300 2009 1.G Owner's Manual

•Surround Sound Modes (If Equipped with Driver-
Selectable Surround [DSS])
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, uconnectgps (if equipped), System
Status, and Personal Settings.
Press the FUNCTION SELECT button to accept
a selection. The FUNCTION SELECT button
also functions as a remote sound system con-
trol. Refer to “Remote Sound System Controls”
in this section.Press the SCROLL button to scroll through Trip
Functions, uconnectgps (if equipped), System
Status Messages, and Personal Settings
(Customer-Programmable Features). The
SCROLL button also functions as a remote
sound system control. 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. Refer to “Remote Sound System Con-
trols” in this section.
MENU
Button
FUNC-
TION
SELECT
Button
SCROLL
Button
AUDIO
MODE
Button
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•SERVICE AWD SYSTEM — All Wheel Drive (AWD)
system is not functioning properly and service is
required.
•Normal Cruise Ready — When Adaptive Cruise Con-
trol (ACC) system is turned off and Normal (Fixed
Speed) Cruise Control mode is available. Refer to
“Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)” in Section 3 (if
equipped).
•Cruise Off — When the Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) system is turned off. Refer to “Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC)” in Section 3 (if equipped).
•ACC Ready — When the ACC system is activated.
Refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)” in Section 3
(if equipped).
•ACC Set — After setting the desired speed in the ACC
system. Refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)” in
Section 3 (if equipped).
•ACC Cancelled — To disable the ACC system. Refer to
“Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)” in Section 3 (if
equipped).
•Sensed Vehicle Indicator — The system detects a
slower moving vehicle in the same lane. Refer to
“Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)” in Section 3 (if
equipped).
•Driver Override — If you apply the accelerator after
setting the desired speed in the ACC system. Refer to
“Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)” in Section 3 (if
equipped).
•Distance Set — After changing the desired following
distance in the ACC system, this message will display
momentarily. Refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC)” in Section 3 (if equipped).
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To Reset The Display
Reset will only occur while a resettable function is being
displayed. Press and release the FUNCTION SELECT
button once to clear the resettable function being dis-
played. To reset all resettable functions, press and release
the FUNCTION SELECT button a second time within
three seconds of resetting the currently-displayed func-
tion. (Reset ALL will display during this three-second
window).
Automatic All Wheel Drive (AWD) Displays — If
Equipped
Automatic AWD operation could be activated by outside
temperature, wheel slip, or other predetermined condi-
tions, when the vehicle automatically transitions from
RWD to AWD the EVIC will display the following
message for five seconds.When the vehicle automatically transitions from AWD to
RWD the EVIC will display the following message for
five seconds.Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) to All Wheel Drive (AWD)
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Refer to “All Wheel Drive — If Equipped” in Section 5 for
more information on the All Wheel Drive (AWD) system.
Compass Display
The compass readings indicate the direction
the vehicle is facing. Press and release the
COMPASS button to display one of eight com-
pass readings and the outside temperature.
Automatic Compass Calibration
This compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the
need to set the compass manually. When the vehicle is
new, the compass may appear erratic and the EVIC will
display “CAL” until the compass is calibrated. You may
also calibrate the compass by completing one or more 360
degree turns (in an area free from large metal or metallic
objects) until the “CAL” message displayed in the EVIC
turns off. The compass will now function normally.
All Wheel Drive (AWD) to Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
COM-
PA S S
Button
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uconnectgps (Navigation) — If Equipped
uconnectgps (Navigation) Display Control
Press and release the MENU button until Navigation
displays in the EVIC. When the Navigation System is On,
the steering wheel buttons can be used to select the Map
or Menu display on the Navigation Unit. When the Menu
display is active, the SCROLL button can be used to scroll
through the list, the FUNCTION SELECT button can be
used to select an item, and the AUDIO MODE button can
be used to return to the previous menu. When the Map
display is active, pressing the FUNCTION SELECT but-
ton will change the Navigation Unit Display to the Menu.
Turn-by-Turn Directions
The EVIC displays turn-by-turn directions to a pro-
grammed destination when Turn-by-Turn Navigation is
enabled through Personal Settings. When enabled, the
EVIC displays the name of the approaching road at thetop of the screen, followed by an arrow to indicate the
direction to turn the vehicle, and a count down to
indicate the distance to the turn.
NOTE:Refer to your “Navigation User’s Manual” for
detailed operating instructions.
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable
Features)
Personal Settings allows the driver to set and recall
features when the transmission is in PARK.
Press and release the MENU button until Personal Set-
tings displays in the EVIC.
Use the SCROLL button to display one of the following
choices.
“Language”
When in this display you may select one of five lan-
guages for all display nomenclature, including the trip
functions and the navigation system (if equipped). Press
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“Delay Power Off to Accessories Until Exit”
When this feature is selected, the power WINDOW
switches, radio, uconnectphone (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.
“AWD System Displays”
When in this display you may select “ON” or “OFF”.
When ON is selected, the EVIC displays the current
mode of the transfer-case. A five second display appears
any time the transfer-case changes from All Wheel Drive
(AWD) to Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) or from RWD to
AWD. The EVIC also displays the current mode of the
transfer-case when you shift into drive or reverse. Tomake your selection, press and release the FUNCTION
SELECT button until “ON” or “OFF” appears.
“Confirmation of Voice Commands” — If
Equipped
When ON is selected, all voice commands from the
uconnectsystem are confirmed. To make your selection,
press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until
“ON” or “OFF” appears.
“Park Assist System” — If Equipped
When ON is selected, the system will scan for objects
behind the vehicle when the transmission is in the
REVERSE or NEUTRAL position. To make your selec-
tion, press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button
until “ON” or “OFF” appears.
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Shuffle OFF modes for the iPod.IftheRNDicon is
showing on the radio display, then the shuffle mode is
ON.
List Or Browse Mode
During Play mode, pressing any of the buttons described
below, takes you to List mode. List mode enables you to
scroll through the list of menus and tracks on the iPod.
•TUNEcontrol knob: TheTUNEcontrol knob functions
in a similar manner as the scroll wheel on the iPod.
•Turning it clockwise (forward) and counterclock-
wise (backward) scrolls through the lists, displaying
the track detail on the radio display. Once you have
the track to be played highlighted on the radio
display, press theTUNEcontrol knob to select and
start playing the track. Turning theTUNEcontrol
knob fast will scroll through the list faster. During
fast scroll, you may notice a slight delay in updating
the information on the radio display.
•During all List modes, the iPoddisplays all lists in
“wrap-around” mode. So if the track is at the
bottom of the list just turn the wheel backwards
(counter-clockwise) to get to the track faster.
•In List mode, the radioPRESETButtons are used as
shortcuts to the following lists on the iPod.
•Preset 1 – Playlists
•Preset 2 – Artists
•Preset 3 – Albums
•Preset 4 – Genres
•Preset 5 - Audiobooks
•Preset 6 – Podcasts
•Pressing a PRESET button, will display the current
list on the top line and the first item in that list on
the second line.
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REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS — IF
EQUIPPED
The remote sound system controls are located on the
surface of the steering wheel at the three and nine o’clock
positions.The remote sound system controls are located on the
surface of the steering wheel at the three and nine o’clock
positions.
Vehicles equipped with steering wheel-mounted buttons
are also equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC). The EVIC features a driver-interactive
display which is located in the instrument cluster.
The VOLUME button controls the sound level
of the sound system. Press the top of the
VOLUME button to increase the sound level.
Press the bottom of the VOLUME button to
decrease the sound level.
Remote Sound System Controls
VOL-
UME
Button
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STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
Starting Procedures.................... 309
▫Automatic Transmission............... 309
▫Normal Starting..................... 310
▫Extremely Cold Weather (Below -20°F Or
-29°C)............................ 311
▫If Engine Fails To Start................ 311
▫After Starting....................... 312
Engine Block Heater — If Equipped........ 312
Automatic Transmission................. 312▫General Information.................. 313
▫Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . 315
▫Brake/Transmission Interlock Manual
Override.......................... 315
▫4-Speed Automatic Transmission......... 316
▫5-Speed Automatic Transmission......... 321
AutoStick— If Equipped............... 326
▫AutoStickOperation................. 326
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) — If Equipped...... 326
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Adding Fuel......................... 375
▫Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap).............. 375
▫Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message........... 377
Vehicle Loading...................... 377
▫Vehicle Certification Label.............. 378
▫Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)...... 378
▫Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)........ 378
▫Overloading........................ 379
▫Loading........................... 379
Trailer Towing........................ 380▫Common Towing Definitions............ 380
▫Trailer Hitch Classification.............. 383
▫Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer
Weight Ratings)..................... 384
▫Trailer And Tongue Weight............. 385
▫Towing Requirements................. 386
▫Towing Tips........................ 391
Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome,
Etc.)................................ 393
▫Two-Wheel Drive And All-Wheel Drive.... 393
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