keyless CHRYSLER 300 SRT 2005 1.G User Guide

ADJUSTABLE PEDALS
This feature allows both the brake and accelerator pedals
to move toward or away from the driver to provide
improved position with the steering wheel. The adjust-
able pedal system is designed to allow a greater range of
driver comfort for steering wheel tilt and seat position.
The switch is located on the front side of the driver’s seat
cushion side shield.Press the switch forward to move the pedals forward
(toward the front of the vehicle).
Press the switch rearward to move the pedals rearward
(toward the driver).
•The pedals can be adjusted with the ignition OFF.
•The pedals can be adjusted while driving.
•The pedalscannotbe adjusted when the vehicle is in R
(Reverse) or when the Speed Control is ON. A message
will be displayed in the Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) if the pedals are attempted to be ad-
justed when the system is locked out (“Adjustable
Pedal Disabled — Cruise Control Engaged” or “Ad-
justable Pedal Disabled — Vehicle In Reverse”).
NOTE:Your remote keyless entry transmitter or
memory seat buttons on the driver’s door panel can be
used to recall the adjustable pedals to saved positions.
Refer to the “Seats” section for details.
Adjustable Pedal Switch
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Adding Washer Fluid
The headlamp washer system and windshield washer
system share the same fluid reservoir. The reservoir is
located in the front of the engine compartment on the
passenger side and should be checked for fluid level at
regular intervals. Fill the reservoir with windshield
washer solvent (not radiator antifreeze) and operate the
system for a few seconds to flush out the residual water.
POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
The power tilt/telescoping steering column lever is located
below the multi-function lever on the steering column. To tilt
the column move the lever up or down as desired. To
lengthen or shorten the steering column pull the lever
toward you or push the lever away from you as desired.
NOTE:Your remote keyless entry transmitter or
memory buttons on the driver’s door panel can be used
to recall the steering column tilt and telescopic positions.
Refer to the “Seats”section for details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir
Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering
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OVERHEAD CONSOLE
The overhead console contains courtesy/reading lights,
an optional universal garage door opener (HomeLink),
storage for sunglasses, and optional power sunroof
switches.
Courtesy/Reading Lights
At the forward end of the console are two courtesy/
reading lights.
Press the lens to turn these lights on. Press a second time
to turn the lights off.
The lights also turn on when a front door or rear door is
opened. The lights will also turn on when the unlock
button on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed.
Sunglasses Storage
At the rear of the console a compartment is provided for
the storage of a pair of sunglasses.
The storage compartment access is apush/pushdesign.
Push the finger depression on the overhead console to
open. Push the finger depression to close.
Overhead Console
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Press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button when
in this display until “US” or “METRIC” appears to make
your selection.
Lock Doors Automatically at 15 MPH (24 Km/h)
When ON is selected all doors lock automatically when
the speed of the vehicle reaches 15 mph (24 km/h). Press
and release the FUNCTION SELECT button when in this
display until “ON” or “OFF” appears to make your
selection.
Auto Unlock On Exit
When ON is selected all the vehicle’s doors will unlock
when the driver’s door is opened if the vehicle is stopped
and the transmission is in P (Park) or N (Neutral)
position. Press and release the FUNCTION SELECT
button when in this display until “ON” or “OFF” appears
to make your selection.
Remote Unlock Driver’s Door 1st
WhenDRIVER’S DOOR 1STis selected only the driv-
er’s door will unlock on the first press of the remote
keyless entry unlock button and require a second press to
unlock the remaining locked doors. WhenREMOTE
UNLOCK ALL DOORSis selected all of the doors willunlock at the first press of the remote keyless entry
unlock button. Press and release the FUNCTION SE-
LECT button when in this display until “DRIVER’S
DOOR 1ST” or “ALL DOORS” appears to make your
selection.
Recall Memory with Remote Key Unlock
When ON is selected the memory seat, mirror, and radio
settings will return to the memory set position when the
remote keyless entry “Unlock” button is pressed. If this
feature is not selected then the memory seat, mirror, and
radio settings can only return to the memory set position
using the door mounted switch. Press and release the
FUNCTION SELECT button when in this display until
“ON” or “OFF” appears to make your selection.
Sound Horn with Remote Key Lock
When ON is selected a short horn sound will occur when
the remote keyless entry “Lock” button is pressed. This
feature may be selected with or without the flash lights
on lock/unlock feature. Press and release the FUNC-
TION SELECT button when in this display until “ON” or
“OFF” appears to make your selection.
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Flash Lights with Remote Key Lock
When ON is selected, the front and rear turn signals will
flash when the doors are locked or unlocked using the
remote keyless entry transmitter. This feature may be
selected with or without the sound horn on lock feature
selected. Press and release the FUNCTION SELECT
button when in this display until “ON” or “OFF” appears
to make your selection.
Delay Turning Headlamps Off
When this feature is selected the driver can choose to
have the headlamps remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds
when exiting the vehicle. Press and release the FUNC-
TION SELECT button when in this display until 0, 30, 60,
or 90 appears to make your selection.
Headlamps On With Wipers
When ON is selected and the headlight switch is in the
AUTO position, the headlights will turn on approxi-
mately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on. The
headlights will also turn off when the wipers are turned
off if they were turned on by this feature. Press andrelease the FUNCTION SELECT button when in this
display until “ON” or “OFF” appears to make your
selection.
NOTE:Turning the headlights on during the daytime
causes the instrument panel lights to dim. To increase the
brightness, refer to “Lights” in this section.
Rain Sensing Intermittent Wipers
When ON is selected the system senses moisture on the
windshield and automatically activates the wipers for the
driver. Press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button
when in this display until “ON” or “OFF” appears to
make your selection. When OFF the system reverts to
standard intermittent wiper operation.
Delay Power Off to Accessories Until Exit
When this feature is selected, the power window
switches, radio, hands–free system, DVD video system,
power sunroof, and power outlets will remain active for
up to 60 minutes after the ignition switch has been turned
off. Opening a vehicle door will cancel this feature. Press
and release the FUNCTION SELECT button when in this
display until “Off”, “45 sec.”, “5 min.”, “10 min.”, “30
min.”, or “60 min.” appears to make your selection.
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Turn Headlamps on with Remote Key Unlock
When this feature is selected the headlamps will activate
and remain on for up to 90 seconds when the doors are
unlocked using the remote keyless entry transmitter.
Press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button when
in this display until “OFF”, “30 sec.”, “60 sec.”, or “90
sec.” appears to make your selection.
Tilt Mirrors Down on Reverse
When ON is selected the outside rearview mirrors will
tilt down when the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE with
the ignition switch in the RUN position. The mirrors
move back to their previous position when the vehicle is
shifted out of REVERSE. Press and release the FUNC-
TION SELECT button when in this display until “ON” or
“OFF” appears to make your selection.
Park Assist System
When ON is selected and the driver places the gear
selector in Reverse or Neutral the system will scan for
objects behind the vehicle. Press and release the FUNC-
TION SELECT button when in this display until “ON” or
“OFF” appears to make your selection.
Confirmation of Voice Commands — If Equipped
When ON is selected all voice commands from the
U-Connect system are confirmed. Press and release the
FUNCTION SELECT button when in this display until
“ON” or “OFF” appears to make your selection.
Turn by Turn Navigation — If Equipped
When ON is selected the Turn-by-Turn directions will
appear in the display as the vehicle approaches a desig-
nated turn within a programmed route. Press and release
the FUNCTION SELECT button when in this display
until “ON” or “OFF” appears to make your selection.
Automatically Move Seat Back on Exit
When ON is selected, the driver’s seat moves rearward 5
cm (2 inches) or to the farthest rearward position if this
distance is less than 5 cm (2 inches) when the key is
removed from the ignition switch so that the driver can
more easily exit the vehicle. The seat will return to the
memorized seat location (if Recall Memory with Remote
Key Unlock is set to ON) when the remote keyless entry
transmitter is used to unlock the door. Press and release
the FUNCTION SELECT button when in this display
until “ON” or “OFF” appears to make your selection.
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) System............. 193
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)......... 253
Adding Fuel.......................... 218
Adding Washer Fluid..............104,106,251
Additives, Fuel........................ 216
Adjustable Pedals....................... 94
Air Conditioner Maintenance.............. 248
Air Conditioning Filter................177,249
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips........... 178
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............. 249
Air Pressure, Tires...................... 206
Airbag................................ 35
Airbag Deployment....................40,45
Airbag Light....................40,47,57,135
Airbag Maintenance...................... 47
Airbag, Side........................... 44
Airbag, Window......................36,44
Alarm System.......................... 22
Alignment and Balance.................. 210
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............ 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio.................. 165
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............253,275
Disposal............................ 255Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............. 193
Anti-Lock Warning Light................. 135
Anti-Theft Security Alarm................. 22
Appearance Care....................... 260
Auto Down Power Windows............... 24
Auto Up Power Windows................. 24
Automatic Dimming Mirror................ 63
Automatic Door Locks.................... 17
Automatic Headlights................... 100
Automatic Temperature Control............ 171
Automatic Transmission............183,259,260
Adding Fluid.....................260,276
Fluid and Filter Changes................ 260
Fluid Change........................ 260
Fluid Level Check..................... 259
Fluid Type.......................... 276
Autostick..........................185,190
Ball Joints............................ 250
Battery............................... 247
Jump Starting........................ 229
Keyless Transmitter Replacement.......... 21
Location.........................230,247
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Hoses............................256,259
Ignition
Key ................................ 11
Illuminated Entry....................... 15
Immobilizer............................ 12
Infant Restraint......................... 49
Information Center, Vehicle............... 140
Instrument Cluster...................133,134
Instrument Panel and Controls............. 132
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............ 263
Interior Appearance Care................. 262
Interior Fuses.......................... 264
Interior Lights.......................... 97
Intermittent Wipers..................... 104
Introduction............................ 4
Jump Starting......................... 229
Key, Programming....................... 14
Key, Replacement....................... 13
Key, Sentry............................ 12
Key-In Reminder........................ 12Keyless Entry System..................... 19
Keys................................. 11
Knee Bolster........................... 35
Lap/Shoulder Belts...................... 29
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren)..... 53
Latch Plate............................ 30
Latches
Hood............................... 95
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 214
Lights..............................58,97
Airbag.......................40,47,57,135
Anti-Lock........................... 135
Automatic Headlights.................. 100
Brake Warning....................... 136
Bulb Replacement..................... 269
Courtesy/Reading..................... 97
Daytime Running..................... 100
Dimmer Switch, Headlight............99,101
Engine Temperature Warning............ 135
Fog .............................101,134
Hazard Warning Flasher................ 224
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Pregnant Women and Seat Belts............. 34
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................ 33
Programmable Electronic Features..... 115,119,147
Programming Transmitters............. 115,119
Radial Ply Tires........................ 208
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)........ 254
Radio Broadcast Signals.................. 168
Radio Operation.....................151,171
Radio Remote Controls.................. 166
Radio, Satellite......................... 163
Radio (Sound Systems)................... 151
Rain Sensitive Wiper System.............. 103
Rear Park Assist System................... 85
Rear Seat, Folding....................... 93
Reclining Front Seats..................... 88
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine
Parts............................... 276
Recorder, Event Data..................... 47
Recreational Towing..................... 222
Refrigerant............................ 249
Reminder, Seat Belt...................... 33Remote Keyless Entry.................... 19
Remote Sound System Controls............ 166
Remote Trunk Release.................... 26
Replacement Tires...................... 209
Reporting Safety Defects................. 299
Restraint, Head......................... 92
Restraints, Occupant..................... 28
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck.............. 232
Rotation, Tires......................... 212
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle............... 57
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle.............. 57
Safety Defects, Reporting................. 299
Safety Information, Tire.................. 197
Safety Tips............................. 56
Satellite Radio......................... 163
Satellite Radio Antenna.................. 165
Schedule, Maintenance................... 278
Seat Belt Maintenance................... 263
Seat Belt Reminder...................... 33
Seat Belts.............................. 29
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage...... 32
And Pregnant Women.................. 34
312 INDEX

Shifting............................ 183
Transmitter Battery Service................ 21
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener........... 115
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry........... 19
Transporting Pets........................ 55
Tread Wear Indicators................... 209
Trip Odometer Reset Button............... 138
Trunk Release, Emergency................. 27
Trunk Release Remote Control.............. 26
Turn Signals........................101,134
Uniform Tire Quality Grades.............. 301
Universal Transmitter.................... 115
Unleaded Gasoline...................... 214
Vanity Mirrors.......................... 65
Variance, Compass...................... 144
Vehicle Certification Label................ 219
Vehicle Identification Number............... 6
Vehicle Loading..................202,219,220
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations............ 7
Vehicle Storage......................177,268
Vehicle Theft Alarm...................... 22
Viscosity, Engine Oil..................... 243Warning Flasher, Hazard................. 224
Warnings and Cautions.................... 6
Warranty Information.................... 297
Washer, Adding Fluid..............104,106,251
Washers, Headlight..................... 105
Washers, Windshield.................... 102
Washing Vehicle........................ 261
Wheel Alignment and Balance............. 210
Wheel and Wheel Trim................... 262
Wheel Bearings........................ 260
Wind Buffeting......................26,122
Window Airbag.......................36,44
Window Fogging....................... 177
Windows.............................. 23
Power.............................. 23
Windshield Defroster.................... 175
Windshield Washers..................102,251
Windshield Wiper Blades................. 250
Windshield Wipers...................... 102
Wiper Blade Replacement................. 250
Wipers, Intermittent..................... 104
Wipers, Rain Sensitive................... 103
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