CHRYSLER 300 M 2004 1.G Workshop Manual

▫Programming The Universal Transceiver......76
▫“Rolling Code” Programming.............77
▫Canadian Programming/Gate Programming . . .79
▫Operation............................79
▫Reprogramming A Single Button...........79
▫Security.............................80
Garage Door Opener — If Equipped.........80
▫Programming The Universal Transceiver......81
▫Reprogramming a Single Universal Transceiver
Button..............................83
▫Operation............................84
▫Multiple Security Code Systems (Rolling Code
System).............................84
▫For Your Security......................85
▫What May Cause The Universal Transceiver Not
ToWork .............................85
Power Sun Roof — If Equipped............86▫Wind Buffeting........................87
▫Sun Roof Maintenance...................87
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) —
If Equipped
...........................88
▫Tire Pressure Monitor System — If Equipped . . .89
▫Customer Programmable Features..........91
▫Compass/Temperature/Trip Computer.......98
▫Trip Computer........................98
Overhead Travel Information Center —
If Equipped
..........................102
▫US/M Button........................102
▫Reset Button.........................102
▫Global Reset.........................103
▫Step Button.........................103
▫Average Fuel Economy (AVG ECO)........103
▫Distance To Empty (DTE)...............103
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▫Trip Odometer (ODO)..................103
▫Elapsed Time (ET).....................103
▫C/T Button.........................103
▫Compass/Temperature Display...........103▫Automatic Compass Calibration...........104
▫Manual Compass Calibration.............104
▫Outside Temperature...................105
Electrical Power Outlets.................105
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CONSOLE FEATURES
The center console/armrest has a tissue holder and a
pencil holder mounted on the underside of the cover. The
bottom of the console has built in holders for Compact
Discs or cassette tapes and a coin holder, if equipped.
CUP HOLDERS
Front Seat Cupholders
The cupholders are located in the forward edge of the
console. Press the forward edge of the console to release
the cupholders. Press the cupholder back into the console
when they are no longer needed.
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COAT HOOK
The coat hook is located next to the Rear Seat Reading/
Courtesy Light Switch. Pull the hook down for access.
MIRRORS
Adjusting The 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.
Automatic Dimming Mirror Feature
This mirror will automatically adjust for annoying head-
light glare from vehicles behind you. Push in the button
on the base of the mirror to activate the dimming feature.
A green light in the button will illuminate when this
feature is on.
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NOTE:This feature is most effective when left in the
ON position.
Heated Remote Control Mirrors
These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This
feature is activated whenever you turn on the rear
window defrost.
NOTE:On vehicles equipped with the automatic dim-
ming mirror feature, and when the dimming feature is
activated, the heated remote control mirrors will be
automatically dimmed as well.
Electric Remote Control Mirrors
NOTE:
Pre selected power mirror positions (for the
driver seat only) can be controlled by the Memory Seat
Feature. Refer to the Seats section which follows.
Press the L or R button located on the driver’s door panel
for Left or Right mirror selection.
Tilt the mirror control up or down, or side to side to
adjust the view in the mirror.
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NOTE:Place the mirror switch in the neutral (center)
position to prevent accidental changing of the mirror
setting.
Supplemental Indicators — 300M Special Only
The 300M Special is equipped with Supplemental Indi-
cators on each of the side mirrors. When using the
Multifunction Control lever to signal, small lights in the
side outside mirrors will flash designating the direction
of the turn.
Mirror Adjustment
Outside Mirror — Driver’s Side
Adjust the outside mirror to center on the adjacent lane of
traffic, with a slight overlap of the view obtained on the
inside mirror.
Right Side Mirror
Adjust the convex outside mirror so you can just see the
side of your vehicle. This type of 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 right side
convex mirror will look smaller and farther away
than they really are. Relying too much on your right
side 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 this
convex mirror.
Mirror Tilt in Reverse
This feature will tilt the driver’s exterior mirror down-
ward to improve visibility of the rear wheel area when
the vehicle is placed in reverse. Once reverse is disen-
gaged, the driver’s exterior mirror will return to it’s
original 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 forward.
3. Release the Set button and the horizontal seat switch.
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On vehicles equipped with an EVIC (Electronic Vehicle
Information Center), these functions can be selected at
the EVIC using the Customer Programmable Features.
Refer to EVIC-Customer Programmable Features for de-
tails.
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
An illuminated vanity mirror is on each sun visor. To use
the mirror, rotate the sun visor down and swing the
mirror cover upward. The lamps turn on automatically.
Closing the mirror cover turns off the lamps.
SEATS
Power Seats
The power seat switch is on the outboard side of the seat
near the floor. Use this switch to move the driver’s seat
up or down, forward or rearward, or to tilt the seat. The
passenger’s seat will move forward or rearward.
WARNING!
Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could
cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be
properly adjusted and you could be injured. Adjust
the seat only while the vehicle is parked.
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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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Memory Feature
This feature allows the driver to recall one of two
pre-selected seat/outside mirror settings as well as radio
station preset buttons. The radio display will show which
memory position is being recalled.
The memory feature switch is located on the outboard
side of the driver’s seat, next to the heated seat switch.To Set The Memory Feature:
1. Use the seat and driver mirror switches to adjust the
seat and driver mirror to the desired positions. Program
the radio preset buttons to the desired stations.
2. Press and release the Set (S) button on the memory
seat switch, then press button 1 within 5 seconds. The
radio display will show which memory position is being
set.
3. A second memory setting can be stored in the vehicle
memory. Begin with pressing 2 on the memory seat
switch for driver 2. Select a second seat/radio setting,
press the Set (S) button, then press button 2 within 5
seconds.
Each time the Set and a numbered button are pressed, the
old memory is erased, and a new one is stored.
NOTE:The vehicle must be in Park to activate the
Memory feature.
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