CHRYSLER 300 LX 2005 Owners Manual

Cargo Tie-Down Hooks
The tie-downs located on cargo area floor and on the rear
trim panels should be used to safely secure loads when
vehicle is moving.
WARNING!
²Cargo tie-down hooks are not safe anchors for a
child seat tether strap. In a sudden stop or colli-
sion a hook could pull loose and allow the child
seat to come loose. A child could be badly injured.
Use only the anchors provided for child seat
tethers.
²The weight and position of cargo and passengers
can change the vehicle center of gravity and
vehicle handling. To avoid loss of control result-
ing in personal injury, follow these guidelines for
loading your vehicle:
²Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor. Put
heavier objects as low and as far forward as possible.
²Place as much cargo as possible in front of the rear
axle. Too much weight or improperly placed weight
over or behind the rear axle can cause the rear of the
vehicle to sway.
²Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of the
seatback. This could impair visibility or become a
dangerous projectile in a sudden stop or collision.
WARNING!
To help protect against personal injury, passengers
should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The rear
cargo space is intended for load carrying purposes
only, not for passengers, who should sit in seats and
use seat belts.
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LOAD LEVELING SYSTEM Ð IF EQUIPPED
The automatic load leveling system will provide a level
riding vehicle under most passenger and cargo loading
conditions.
A hydraulic pump contained within the shock absorbers
raises the rear of the vehicle to the correct height. It takes
approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) of driving for the leveling
to complete depending on road surface conditions.If the leveled vehicle is not moved for approximately 15
hours, the leveling system will bleed itself down. The
vehicle must be driven to reset the system.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
mInstruments And Controls................137
mStandard Instrument Cluster..............138
mPremium Instrument Cluster..............139
mInstrument Cluster Descriptions...........140
mElectronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)±
If Equipped
..........................147
NTrip Functions.......................149
NCompass Display.....................150
NTelephone Ð If Equipped...............152
NNavigation Ð If Equipped...............154NPersonal Settings (Customer Programmable
Features)...........................154
mSetting The Analog Clock................158
mSales Code REF Ð AM/FM/CD (Single Disc)
Radio With Optional Satellite Radio And
Hands Free Phone Capability
.............159
NOperating Instructions - Radio Mode.......159
NOperation Instructions - CD Mode.........162
NOperating Instructions - Hands Free Phone Ð
If Equipped.........................164
NOperating Instructions - Satellite Radio Ð
If Equipped.........................164
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mSales Code RAQ ± AM/FM/CD (6-Disc) Radio
With Optional Satellite Radio, Hands Free Phone,
And Vehicle Entertainment Systems (Ves)
Capabilities
..........................164
NOperating Instructions - Radio Mode.......164
NOperation Instructions -
(CD Mode For CD Audio Play)...........169
NLoad/Eject Button
(CD Mode For CD Audio Play)...........170
NNotes On Playing MP3 Files.............171
NOperation Instructions -
(CD Mode For MP3 Audio Play)..........173
NLoad/Eject Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) . . 174
mSales Code RAK ± AM/FM/Cassette/CD (6-Disc)
Radio With Optional Satellite Radio, Hands Free
Phone, Video, MP3, And WMA Capabilities
. . 175
NOperating Instructions - Radio Mode.......176NOperating Instructions Ð Tape Player.......179
NSeek Button.........................179
NFast Forward (FF).....................179
NRewind (RW)........................179
NTape Eject...........................180
NScan Button.........................180
NChanging Tape Direction................180
NMetal Tape Selection...................180
NPinch Roller Release...................180
NNoise Reduction......................180
NOperation Instructions -
(CD Mode For CD Audio Play)...........180
NLoad/Eject Button
(CD Mode For CD Audio Play)...........181
NNotes On Playing MP3 Files.............183
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NOperation Instructions -
(CD Mode For MP3 And WMA Audio Play) . . 185
NLoad/Eject Button
(CD Mode For MP3 And WMA Play).......185
mSatellite Radio Ð If Equipped.............187
NSystem Activation.....................187
NElectronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification
Number (ENS/SID)....................187
NSelecting Satellite Mode In REF, RAQ, And RAK
Radios.............................188
NSelecting a Channel....................188
NStoring And Selecting Pre-Set Channels......188
NUsing The PTY (Program Type) Button
(If Equipped)........................189
NPTY Button9Scan9.....................189
NPTY Button9Seek9.....................189NSatellite Antenna......................189
NReception Quality.....................189
mRemote Sound System Controls...........190
NRadio Operation......................191
NTape Player.........................191
NCD Player..........................191
NSatellite............................191
mRadio General Information...............191
NRadio Broadcast Signals.................191
NTwo Types Of Signals..................192
NElectrical Disturbances..................192
NAM Reception.......................192
NFM Reception........................192
mCassette Tape And Player Maintenance......192
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mCD/DVD Disc Maintenance..............193
mRadio Operation And Cellular Phones.......194
mClimate Controls......................194
NClimate Controls Ð Manual..............194
NAutomatic Temperature Control Ð
If Equipped.........................197
NSummer Operation....................202NWinter Operation.....................203
NVacation Storage......................203
NWindow Fogging.....................203
NOutside Air Intake....................203
NA/C Air Filter Ð If Equipped............203
NOperating Tips.......................204
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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
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STANDARD INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
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PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS
1. 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 continuous 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 under the hood.
2. Low Fuel Indicator Light
The Low Fuel Light will turn on when there is
approximately 2 gallons (9 liters) of fuel remain-
ing in the tank. This light will remain on until
fuel is added.
3. Front Fog Light Indicator Ð If Equipped
This light shows the front fog lights are ON.4. Turn Signal Indicators
The arrow will flash with the exterior turn signal
when the turn signal lever is operated.
If the vehicle electronics sense that the vehicle has
traveled about one mile with the turn signals on, a chime
will sound to alert you to turn the signals off. If either
indicator flashes at a rapid rate, check for a defective
outside light bulb.
5. Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
6. Electronic Vehicle Information Center Display
When the appropriate conditions exist, this display
shows the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
messages. Refer to Electronic Vehicle Information Center
for specific messages (only on vehicles equipped with
steering wheel mounted switches).
NOTE:On non-EVIC equipped vehicles the odometer
is located here.
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