ignition CHRYSLER 300 M 2004 1.G User Guide

1. With the vehicle in Park, turn the Ignition switch to the
ON position.
2. Using a previously programmed transmitter, press the
Unlock button on the transmitter. Continue to hold the
Unlock button, wait at least 4 but no longer than 10
seconds, then press and hold the Panic button for at least
one second. Release both buttons simultaneously. You
will hear a chime to signal that you can proceed with
programming the new transmitter.
3. One by one with each transmitter (includes previously
programmed as well as the new transmitter), press andrelease the lock and unlock buttons simultaneously. You
will hear a chime after each transmitter has been success-
fully programmed. You will have 30 seconds to finish
programming all new transmitters. A chime will sound
when the 30 seconds is over or the ignition switch is
turned to the Lock position.
Transmitter Linked to Memory Programming
Your remote transmitters can be programmed to return
the driver’s seat, mirrors, and radio presets to the saved
position when the Unlock button is pressed and released.
NOTE:When newly purchased (or replacement) trans-
mitters are programmed into the vehicle, the first trans-
mitter programmed will be associated with memory
setting 1, and the second transmitter programmed will be
associated with memory setting 2. Additional transmit-
ters will not be associated with a memory setting.
To program your transmitters, perform the following:
1. Adjust the seat and side view mirrors to the desired
position. Program the radio preset buttons to the desired
stations.
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Transmitter Battery Service
The recommended replacement battery is DL 2016 or its
equivalent.
•Pry the transmitter halves apart with a dime or similar
object. Make sure not to damage the rubber gasket
during removal.
•Remove and replace the batteries. Avoid touching the
new batteries with your fingers. Skin oils may cause
battery deterioration. If you touch a battery, clean it
with rubbing alcohol.
•Reassemble the transmitter case. Snap the halves to-
gether and test transmitter operation.
SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM
The system monitors the doors, trunk key cylinder, and
ignition for unauthorized operation.
If something triggers the alarm, the system will signal for
up to 18 minutes. For the first 3 minutes the horn will
sound and the foglights, park and tail lights and the SET
light will flash. The horn will stop and if the source of the
trigger is still present, the lights will continue to flash for
another 15 minutes.
NOTE:The engine will not start until you disarm the
system.
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To set the alarm:
1. Remove the keys from the ignition switch and get out
of the vehicle.
2. Lock the door using either the door key, power door
lock switch, or the Keyless Entry Transmitter and close all
doors.
3. The SET light on the top of the instrument panel will
flash rapidly for 16 seconds. This shows that the system
is arming. If the light comes on but does not flash, the
system is still armed, but there is a problem in the trunk
circuit. After 16 seconds the SET light will continue to
flash slowly. This shows that the system is fully armed.
To disarm the system:
Unlock a front door using either the key or the Keyless
Entry Transmitter.
Tamper Alert
If the horn sounds 3 times when you unlock a front door
using either a key or the Keyless Entry Transmitter, the
alarm had been triggered. Check the vehicle for tamper-
ing.
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Airbag System Components
The airbag system consists of the following:
•ACM (Airbag Control Module)
•AIRBAG Readiness Light
•Driver and Passenger Front Airbags
•Optional Driver and Passenger Side Airbags.
•Steering Wheel and Column
•Instrument Panel
•Interconnecting Wiring
•Crash Sensors
•Knee Impact Bolsters
The side airbag system, on vehicles so equipped, consists
of the following:
•AIRBAG Readiness Light
•Side Airbag in the Driver’s Seat
•Side Airbag in the Passenger’s Seat
•ACM (Airbag Control Module)
•SIACM (Side Impact Airbag Control Module)
•Interconnecting Wiring
How the Frontal Airbag System Works
•
The front airbag control module determines if a frontal
collision is severe enough to require the airbags to
inflate.
•The airbag control module will not detect side, roll
over, or rear collisions.
•The airbag control module also monitors the readiness
of the electronic parts of the system whenever the
ignition switch is in the START or RUN positions.
These include all of the items listed above except the
knee bolsters, the instrument panel, and the steering
wheel and column. If the key is in the OFF position, in
the ACC position, or not in the ignition, the airbags are
not on and will not inflate.
•The airbag control module also turns on the
AIRBAG light in the instrument panel for 6 to
8 seconds when the ignition is first turned on,
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•The side impact airbag control module monitors the
readiness of the electronic parts of the system when-
ever the ignition switch is in the “START” or “RUN”
positions. These include all of the items listed above
except for the AIRBAG light (which is controlled by
the frontal airbag system).
•In moderate to severe side collisions, the side airbag
inflator on the crash side of the vehicle is triggered,
releasing a quantity of nontoxic gas. The inflating side
airbag exits through the seat seam into the space
between the occupant and the door. The side airbag
moves at a very high speed and with such a high force,
that it could injure you if you are not seated properly,
or if items are positioned in the area where the side
airbag inflates. This especially applies to children.
Maintaining Your Airbag System
WARNING!
•Modifications to any part of the airbag system
could cause it to fail when you need it. You could
be injured because the airbag is not there to
protect you. Do not modify the components or
wiring, including adding any kind of badges or
stickers to the airbag covers. Do not modify the
front bumper or vehicle body structure.
•You need proper knee impact protection in a
collision. Do not mount or locate any aftermarket
equipment on or behind the knee impact bolsters.
•It is dangerous to try to repair any part of the
airbag system yourself. Be sure to tell anyone who
works on your vehicle that it has airbags.
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Airbag Light
You will want to have the airbags ready for your
protection in an impact. While the airbag system
is designed to be maintenance free, if any of the
following occurs, have an authorized dealer service the
system immediately.
•The AIRBAG light does not come on or flickers during
the 6 to 8 seconds when the ignition switch is first
turned on.
•The light remains on or flickers after the 6 to 8 second
interval.
•The light flickers or comes on and remains on while
driving.
Child Restraint
Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up all the
time– babies and children too. Every state in the United
States and all Canadian provinces require that small
children ride in proper restraint systems. This is the law,
and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it.Children 12 years and under should ride properly buck-
led up in a rear seat. According to crash statistics,
children are safer when properly restrained in the rear
seat rather than the front.
WARNING!
In a collision, an unrestrained child, even a tiny
baby, can become a missile inside the vehicle. The
force required to hold even an infant on your lap
could become so great that you could not hold the
child, no matter how strong you are. The child and
others could be badly injured. Any child riding in
your vehicle should be in a proper restraint for the
child’s size.
There are different sizes and types of restraints for
children from newborn size to the child almost large
enough for an adult safety belt. Always check the child
seat owner’s manual to ensure you have the right seat for
your child. Use the restraint that is correct for your child:
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must remain open, close all windows. Adjust the
heating or cooling system to force outside air into the
vehicle. Set the blower at high speed.
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.
Safety belt assemblies must be replaced after an accident
if they have been damaged (bent retractor, torn webbing,
etc.). If there is any question regarding belt or retractor
condition, replace the belt.
Airbag Light
The light should come on and remain on for 6 to
8 seconds as a bulb check when the ignition
switch is first turned ON. If the bulb is not lit
during starting, have it replaced. If the light stays on or
comes on while driving, have the system checked by an
authorized dealer.
Defrosters
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.
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
the Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear or uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread. Inspect for tread cuts or sidewall
cracks. Check wheel nuts for tightness and tires (includ-
ing 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.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for
brake fluid, fuel, water, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if
gasoline fumes are present, the cause should be corrected
immediately.
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CAUTION!
Do not place any article under a power seat as it may
cause damage to the seat controls.
Power Reclining Seats
The recliner control is on the outboard side of the seat.
WARNING!
Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the
shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.
In a collision you could slide under the seat belt and
be seriously or even fatally injured. Use the recliner
only when the vehicle is parked.
Driver’s Seat Glide –To – Exit Feature
This feature provides ease of entry and exit for the driver
by moving the driver’s seat approximately 2–1/8 inches
(55mm) rearward on exit and the same distance forward
after entry, provided that the seat is not in the full
rearward position.After entry, the seat will return to its previously set
position after one of the following occurs:
•The ignition switch is turned on
•The seatbelt is fastened (the seat moves when the seat
belt webbing is pulled out.)
During exit, the seat will move rearward from the set
position when the key is removed from the ignition
providing that the seat is not in the full rearward
position.
This feature can be turned on or off by performing the
following procedure.
1. Press and hold the Set button.
2. Move the horizontal seat switch rearward.
3. Release the Set button and the horizontal seat switch.
NOTE:The glide feature is only available on the
driver’s seat.
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NOTE:On vehicles equipped with an EVIC (Electronic
Vehicle Information Center), these functions can be se-
lected at the EVIC using the Customer Programmable
Features. Refer to EVIC-Customer Programmable Fea-
tures for details.
Lumbar Support
This feature allows you to increase or decrease the
amount of lumbar support. Turn the control lever for-
ward to increase and rearward to decrease the desired
amount of lumbar support.
Heated Seats
The front driver’s and passenger seats are heated. The
control for the heater is located on the outboard side of
each seat. After turning on the ignition, you can choose
from High, Off, or Low heat settings. An indicator on the
switch shows which setting has been chosen.
Press the switch once to select a heat setting (high or low)
and press the switch a second time to turn the heated seat
off.
NOTE:Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt
within 2 to 3 minutes.
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Programming the Remote Keyless Transmitter for
the Memory Feature
Your remote transmitters can be programmed to return
the driver’s seat, mirror, and radio presets to the saved
position when the Unlock button is pressed and released.
To program your transmitters, perform the following:
1. Insert the key into the ignition and turn the key to the
Run position.
2. Adjust the seat and side view mirror to the desired
position. Program the radio preset buttons to the desired
stations.
3. Press and release the Set (S) button on the memory
seat switch, then press and release button 1 or 2.
4. Press and release the Lock button on the transmitter.5. Do not press any buttons for 10 seconds.NOTE:Your transmitters may be unlinked to your
memory settings by pressing the Unlock button on the
transmitter in step 4 above. On vehicles equipped with an
EVIC (Electronic Vehicle Information Center), these func-
tions can be selected at the EVIC using the Customer
Programmable Features. Refer to EVIC-Customer Pro-
grammable Features for details. When newly purchased
(or replacement) transmitters are programmed into the
vehicle, the first transmitter trained will be associated
with memory setting 1, and the second transmitter
trained will be associated with memory setting 2. Addi-
tional transmitters will not be associated with a memory
setting.
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