keyless entry CHRYSLER 300 SRT 2006 1.G User Guide

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.
CAUTION!
Do not place any article under the adjustable pedals
or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage
to the pedal controls. Pedal travel may become
limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in
the adjustable pedal’s path.
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
Two latches must be released to open the hood. First, pull
the hood release lever located under the left side of the
instrument panel.
Hood Release Lever
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POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
The power tilt/telescoping steering column lever is lo-
cated 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.
WARNING!
Moving the steering column while the vehicle is
moving is dangerous. Without a stable steering col-
umn you could lose control of the vehicle and have
an accident. Adjust the column only while the ve-
hicle is stopped.
Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering
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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.
GARAGE DOOR OPENER
The HomeLinkUniversal Transceiver replaces up to
three remote controls (hand held transmitters) that oper-
ate devices such as garage door openers, motorized
gates, or home lighting. It triggers these devices at the
push of a button. The Universal Transceiver operates off
your vehicle’s battery and charging system; no batteries
are needed.
NOTE:The HomeLinkUniversal Transceiver is dis-
abled when the Vehicle Theft Alarm is active.
For additional information on HomeLink, call 1–800–
355–3515, or on the internet at www.homelink.com.
Overhead Console
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and navigation system. Pressing the FUNCTION SE-
LECT button while in this display selects English, Es-
panol, Deutsch, Italiano, or Francais depending on avail-
ability. As you continue the displayed information will be
shown in the selected language.
Display English or Metric
The EVIC, odometer, and navigation system units can be
changed between English and Metric.
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 will
unlock 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
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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.
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 secondswhen 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 and
release 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.
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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.
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 isshifted 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.
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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.
SETTING THE ANALOG CLOCK
To set the analog clock at the top center of the instrument
panel, press and hold the button until the setting is
correct.Analog Clock
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Homelink Transmitter................... 114
Hood Release.......................... 95
Horn................................. 12
Hoses............................262,265
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............ 269
Interior Appearance Care................. 268
Interior Fuses.......................... 270
Interior Lights.......................... 97
Intermittent Wipers..................... 103
Introduction............................ 4
Jump Starting......................... 235
Key, Programming....................... 14Key, Replacement....................... 13
Key, Sentry............................ 12
Key-In Reminder........................ 12
Keyless Entry System..................... 18
Keys................................. 11
Knee Bolster........................... 35
Lap/Shoulder Belts...................... 28
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren)............................. 52
Latch Plate............................ 29
Latches
Hood............................... 95
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 220
Lights..............................58,96
Airbag.......................40,47,57,135
Anti-Lock........................... 135
Automatic Headlights................... 99
Brake Warning....................... 136
Bulb Replacement..................... 275
Courtesy/Reading..................... 96
Daytime Running..................... 100
Dimmer Switch, Headlight............98,101
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Steering............................ 198
Steering, Checking.................... 255
Sunroof............................ 120
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column......... 106
Windows............................ 23
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts............. 33
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................ 32
Programmable Electronic Features..... 115,119,147
Programming Transmitters............. 115,119
Radial Ply Tires........................ 211
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)........ 260
Radio Broadcast Signals.................. 170
Radio Operation.....................152,172
Radio Remote Controls.................. 168
Radio, Satellite......................... 165
Radio (Sound Systems)................... 152
Rain Sensitive Wiper System.............. 102
Rear Park Assist System................... 85
Rear Seat, Folding....................... 93
Reclining Front Seats..................... 88
Recorder, Event Data..................... 47Recreational Towing..................... 228
Refrigerant............................ 255
Reminder, Seat Belt...................... 32
Remote Keyless Entry.................... 18
Remote Sound System Controls............ 168
Remote Trunk Release.................... 25
Replacement Tires...................... 213
Reporting Safety Defects................. 303
Restraint, Head......................... 93
Restraints, Occupant..................... 27
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck.............. 238
Rotation, Tires......................... 218
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle............... 57
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle.............. 58
Safety Defects, Reporting................. 303
Safety Information, Tire.................. 199
Safety Tips............................. 56
Satellite Radio......................... 165
Satellite Radio Antenna.................. 167
Schedule, Maintenance................... 284
Seat Belt Maintenance................... 269
Seat Belt Reminder...................... 32
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Towing Vehicle Behind a Motor Home....... 228
Traction Control........................ 107
Traction Control Switch.................. 107
Trailer Towing......................... 228
Transmission.......................... 265
Automatic........................185,265
Fluid.............................. 282
Shifting............................ 185
Transmitter Battery Service................ 21
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener........... 114
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry........... 18
Transporting Pets........................ 55
Tread Wear Indicators................... 212
Trip Odometer Reset Button............... 138
Trunk Release, Emergency................. 27
Trunk Release Remote Control.............. 25
Turn Signals........................100,134
Uniform Tire Quality Grades.............. 305
Universal Transmitter.................... 114
Unleaded Gasoline...................... 220
Vanity Mirrors.......................... 65Variance, Compass...................... 144
Vehicle Certification Label................ 225
Vehicle Identification Number............... 6
Vehicle Loading..................205,225,226
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations............ 7
Vehicle Storage......................179,275
Vehicle Theft Alarm...................... 21
Video Entertainment System............... 163
Viscosity, Engine Oil..................... 249
Warning Flasher, Hazard................. 230
Warnings and Cautions.................... 6
Warranty Information.................... 302
Washer, Adding Fluid..............104,105,257
Washers, Headlight..................... 104
Washers, Windshield.................... 102
Washing Vehicle........................ 267
Wheel Alignment and Balance............. 214
Wheel and Wheel Trim................... 268
Wheel Bearings........................ 266
Wind Buffeting......................25,122
Window Airbag.......................35,43
Window Fogging....................... 179
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