CHRYSLER 300 C 2008 1.G Manual Online

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.
80 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
\1Mirrors...............................86
\3Inside Day/Night Mirror.................86
\3Automatic Dimming Inside Mirror —
If Equipped..........................86
\3Outside Mirrors.......................87
\3Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature —
If Equipped..........................88
\3Outside Mirror Auto Dimmer — If Equipped . .88
\3Outside Mirrors With Turn Signal & Approach
Lighting — If Equipped..................88\3Tilt In Reverse Feature — If Equipped.......89
\3Power Remote Control Mirrors.............89
\3Heated Remote Control Mirrors —
If Equipped..........................90
\3Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped....90
\1Hands–Free Communication (UConnect™) —
If Equipped............................91
\3Operation............................93
\3Phone Call Features...................100
\3UConnect™ System Features.............103
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\3Advanced Phone Connectivity............107
\3Things You Should Know About Your
UConnect™ System....................109
\3General Information...................117
\1Seats................................117
\3Power Seats.........................117
\3Power Reclining Seats..................118
\3Lumbar Support......................119
\3Head Restraints......................120
\3Heated Seats — If Equipped.............120
\3Folding Rear Seat.....................123
\1Driver Memory Seat — If Equipped.........124
\3Programming The Memory Feature........124\3Linking & Unlinking The Remote Keyless
Transmitter To The Memory Feature........125
\3Memory Position Recall.................126
\3Easy Entry/Exit Seat
(Available With Memory Seat Only)........127
\1To Open And Close The Hood.............128
\1Lights...............................130
\3Headlight Switch.....................130
\3Automatic Headlights – If Equipped........131
\3Headlights On With Wipers
(Available With Auto Headlights Only)......132
\3SmartBeams — If Equipped..............132
\3Headlight Time Delay..................133
\3Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped.....134
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\3Lights-On Reminder...................134
\3Fog Lights — If Equipped...............134
\3Multi-Function Lever...................134
\3Overhead Console Map/Reading Lights.....136
\3Interior Lights.......................136
\1Windshield Wipers And Washers............138
\3Intermittent Wiper System...............138
\3Mist Feature.........................139
\3Windshield Washers...................139
\3Headlights On With Wipers
(Available With Auto Headlights Only)......139
\3Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped........140
\3Adding Washer Fluid..................141\1Headlight Washers — If Equipped...........142
\3Adding Washer Fluid..................143
\1Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column...........144
\1Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column —
If Equipped...........................145
\1Adjustable Pedals — If Equipped...........147
\1Electronic Speed Control..................148
\3Electronic Speed Control Operation........149
\3To Activate..........................149
\3To Set At A Desired Speed...............150
\3To Deactivate........................150
\3To Resume Speed.....................150
\3To Vary The Speed Setting...............150
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\3To Accelerate For Passing...............151
\1Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) —
If Equipped...........................152
\3Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation . . . 154
\3Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) . . . 154
\3To Activate..........................155
\3To Set a Desired Speed.................156
\3To Cancel...........................157
\3ToTurnOff .........................157
\3To Resume Speed.....................158
\3To Vary The Speed Setting...............158
\3Setting The Following Distance In ACC......159
\3Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu......162\3Display Warnings & Maintenance..........165
\3Precautions While Driving With ACC.......168
\3General Information...................172
\1Rear Park Assist System — If Equipped.......172
\1Overhead Console......................176
\3Courtesy/Reading Lights................176
\3Sunglasses Storage....................177
\1Garage Door Opener — If Equipped.........177
\3Programming HomeLink\2...............178
\3Gate Operator/Canadian Programming.....181
\3Using HomeLink\2.....................182
\3Reprogramming a Single HomeLink\2Button . . 182
\3Security............................182
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\3Troubleshooting Tips...................183
\3General Information...................183
\1Power Sunroof — If Equipped.............184
\3Opening Sunroof - Express..............185
\3Closing Sunroof - Express...............185
\3Pinch Protect Feature...................185
\3Pinch Protect Override.................185
\3Venting Sunroof - Express...............185
\3Sunshade Operation...................186
\3Wind Buffeting.......................186
\3Sunroof Maintenance...................186\3Ignition Off Operation..................186
\3Sunroof Fully Closed...................187
\1Electrical Power Outlets..................187
\3Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off.......188
\1Cup Holders..........................189
\3Front Seat Cup Holders.................189
\3Rear Seat Cup Holders.................189
\1Storage..............................190
\3Console Features......................190
\3CargoArea..........................192
\1Load Leveling System — If Equipped........193
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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, next to the button, will illuminate to indicate
when the dimming feature is activated.
Adjusting Rearview 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.
Automatic Dimming Mirror
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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.
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 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) 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.
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Tilt in Reverse Feature — If Equipped
The\4Tilt in Reverse\4feature tilts the outside rearview
mirrors downward when the ignition switch is to 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).
The\4Tilt in Reverse\4feature 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.
After selecting a mirror, move the knob in the same
direction you want the mirror to move. Use the center off
position to guard against accidentally moving a mirror
position.
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