light CHRYSLER 300 C 2009 1.G Owner's Manual

If you are required to drive with the trunk open, make
sure that all windows are closed and the climate control
BLOWER switch is set at high speed. DO NOT use the
recirculation mode.
The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into
the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust
system.
Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust
system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the
vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is
damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the com-
plete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken,
damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open
seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes
to seep into the passenger compartment. In addition,
inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised
for lubrication or oil change. Replace as required.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 (i.e., 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 six to eight
seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first
turned ON. If the light is not lit during starting, see your
authorized dealer. If the light stays on, flickers, or comes
on while driving, have the system checked by an autho-
rized dealer.
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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
inoperable.
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.............................. 89
▫Inside Day/Night Mirror................ 89
▫Automatic Dimming Inside Mirror —
If Equipped......................... 90
▫Outside Mirrors...................... 90
▫Outside Mirrors Folding Feature —
If Equipped......................... 91
▫
Outside Mirror Auto Dimmer — If Equipped.. 91
▫Outside Mirrors With Turn Signal And
Approach Lighting — If Equipped......... 91▫Tilt Mirrors In Reverse — If Equipped...... 92
▫Power Mirrors....................... 93
▫Heated Power Mirrors — If Equipped...... 93
▫Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped . . . 94
Hands-Free Communication (UConnect)—
If Equipped........................... 94
▫Operation.......................... 96
▫Phone Call Features.................. 104
▫UConnectSystem Features............. 107
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▫Advanced Phone Connectivity........... 112
▫Things You Should Know About Your
UConnectSystem................... 113
▫General Information.................. 122
Voice Recognition System (VR) —
If Equipped.......................... 122
▫Voice Recognition System (VR) Operation . . . 122
▫Commands........................ 124
▫Voice Training...................... 127
Seats.............................. 128
▫Power Seats........................ 128
▫Power Reclining Seats................. 129
▫Lumbar Support..................... 130
▫Head Restraints..................... 130▫Heated Seats — If Equipped............ 131
▫Folding Rear Seat.................... 133
Driver Memory Seat — If Equipped........ 134
▫Programming The Memory Feature....... 135
▫Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) Transmitter To The Memory
Feature........................... 136
▫Memory Position Recall................ 136
▫Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available With
Memory Seat Only)................... 137
To Open And Close The Hood............ 138
Lights............................. 139
▫Headlight Switch.................... 139
▫Automatic Headlights — If Equipped...... 140
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▫Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Auto Headlights Only)................ 141
▫SmartBeams — If Equipped............. 141
▫Headlight Time Delay................. 142
▫Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped.... 143
▫Lights-On Reminder.................. 143
▫Fog Lights — If Equipped.............. 143
▫Multifunction Lever.................. 144
▫Overhead Console Map/Reading Lights.... 145
▫Interior Lights...................... 146
Windshield Wipers And Washers.......... 147
▫Intermittent Wiper System.............. 147
▫Mist Feature........................ 148▫Windshield Washers.................. 148
▫Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Auto Headlights Only)................ 148
▫Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped....... 149
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column.......... 150
Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column —
If Equipped.......................... 151
Adjustable Pedals — If Equipped.......... 152
Electronic Speed Control................ 154
▫To Activate......................... 155
▫To Set At A Desired Speed.............. 155
▫To Deactivate....................... 156
▫To Resume Speed.................... 156
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▫To Vary The Speed Setting.............. 156
▫To Accelerate For Passing.............. 157
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) —
If Equipped.......................... 157
▫Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation . . 160
▫Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) . . 161
▫To Activate......................... 161
▫To Set a Desired ACC Speed............ 162
▫To Cancel.......................... 163
▫ToTurnOff ........................ 164
▫To Resume Speed.................... 164
▫To Vary The Speed Setting.............. 164
▫Setting The Following Distance In ACC.... 166▫Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu..... 168
▫Display Warnings And Maintenance....... 171
▫Precautions While Driving With ACC...... 174
▫General Information.................. 177
▫Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control
Mode............................. 178
Rear Park Assist System................. 180
Overhead Console..................... 184
▫Courtesy/Reading Lights.............. 184
▫Sunglasses Storage................... 184
Garage Door Opener — If Equipped........ 185
▫Programming HomeLink.............. 186
▫Gate Operator/Canadian Programming.... 189
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MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror
A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and
vertical mirror adjustment. Adjust the mirror to center on
the view through the rear window. The mirror should be
adjusted while set in the day position (toward the wind-
shield).
Headlight glare can be reduced by moving the small
control under the mirror to the night position (toward the
rear of the vehicle).
Adjusting Rearview Mirror
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Automatic Dimming Inside Mirror — If Equipped
This mirror automatically adjusts for 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.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.
Automatic Dimming Mirror
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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.
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature — If Equipped
Some models have outside 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 and 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.
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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 shift lever is moved out of the PARK position.
Tilt Mirrors In Reverse — If Equipped
This additional feature provides automatic outside mir-
ror positioning which will aid the driver ’s view of theground rearward of the front doors. The outside mirrors
will move slightly downward from the present position
when the vehicle is shifted into the REVERSE position.
The outside mirrors will then return to the original
position when the vehicle is shifted out of the REVERSE
position. Each stored memory setting will have an asso-
ciated Tilt Mirrors in Reverse position.
NOTE:The Tilt Mirrors in Reverse feature is not en-
abled when delivered from the factory. The Tilt Mirrors in
Reverse feature can be enabled or disabled through the
customer programmable features in the Electronic Ve-
hicle Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Tilt Mirrors in
Reverse” under “Customer-Programmable Features” un-
der “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in
Section 4.
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