instrument panel CHRYSLER 300 SRT 2008 1.G User Guide

•After theReadyprompt and the following beep, say
Setup Confirmations.The UConnectsystem will
play the current confirmation prompt status and you
will be given the choice to change it.
Phone and Network Status Indicators
If available on the radio and/or on a premium display
such as the instrument panel cluster, and supported by
your cell phone, the UConnectsystem will provide
notification to inform you of your phone and network
status when you are attempting to make a phone call
using UConnect. The status is given for roaming, net-
work signal strength, phone battery strength, etc.
Dialing Using the Cellular Phone Keypad
You can dial a phone number with your cellular phone
keypad and still use the UConnectsystem (while dial-
ing via the cell phone keypad, the user must exercise
caution and take precautionary safety measures). By
dialing a number with your paired Bluetoothcellularphone, the audio will be played through your vehicle’s
audio system. The UConnectsystem will work the same
as if you dial the number using voice recognition.
NOTE:Certain brands of mobile phones do not send the
dial ring to the UConnectsystem to play it on the
vehicle audio system, so you will not hear it. Under this
situation, after successfully dialing a number the user
may feel that the call did not go through even though the
call is in progress. Once your call is answered, you will
hear the audio.
Mute/Un-Mute (Mute Off)
When you mute the UConnectsystem, you will still be
able to hear the conversation coming from the other
party, but the other party will not be able to hear you. In
order to mute the UConnectsystem:
•Press the “Voice Recognition” button.
•Following the beep, sayMute.
104 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Heated Seats
Heated seats provide comfort and warmth on cold days
and can help soothe sore muscles and backs. The heaters
provide the same heat level for both cushion and back.
The driver seat and front passenger seat are heated.
The controls for each heater are located near the bottom
center of the instrument panel. After turning on the
ignition, you can choose from High, Off, or Low heat
settings. Amber LEDs in the top portion of each switch
indicate the level of heat in use. Two LEDs will illuminate
for high, one for low, and none for off.
Press the switch once to select high level heating. Press
the switch a second time to select low level heating. Press
the switch a third time to shut OFF the heating elements.
If high level heating is selected, the system will automati-
cally switch to the low level after 30 minutes of continu-
ous operation. At that time, the number of illuminated
Front HEATED SEAT Switch
124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

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.Next, move to the outside of the vehicle and push the
safety catch to the left. The safety catch is located under
the center front edge of the hood.
Hood Release Lever
Hood Safety Catch
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 131
3

Use the hood prop rod (if equipped) to secure the hood in
the open position.
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Lower the hood, until it is open approximately 6
in (15 cm), and then drop it. This should secure both
latches. Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully
closed, with both latches engaged.
WARNING!
If the hood is not fully latched, it could fly up when
the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision.
You could have a collision. Be sure all hood latches
are fully latched before driving.
LIGHTS
Headlight Switch
The HEADLIGHT switch is located on the left
side of the instrument panel. This switch controls
the operation of the headlights, parking lights,
instrument panel lights, instrument panel light dimming,
interior lights, and fog lights.
132 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Rotate the HEADLIGHT switch clockwise to the first
detent for parking light and instrument panel light
operation. Turn it to the second detent for headlight,
parking light, and instrument panel light operation.
Automatic Headlights
This system automatically turns the headlights ON or
OFF according to ambient light levels. To turn the system
ON, rotate the HEADLIGHT switch counterclockwise to
the AUTO (A) position. When the system is on, the
headlight time delay feature is also on. This means the
headlights will stay on for up to 90 seconds after you turn
the ignition switch OFF. To turn the automatic system
OFF, move the HEADLIGHT switch out of the AUTO (A)
position.
HEADLIGHT Switch
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 133
3

Interior Lights
The interior lights come on when a door is opened.
To protect the battery, the interior lights will turn off
automatically 10 minutes after the ignition switch is
moved to the LOCK position. This will occur if the
interior lights were switched ON manually or are onbecause a door is open. This includes the glove box light,
but not the trunk light. To restore interior light operation,
either turn the ignition switch ON or cycle the light
switch.
Dimmer Control
The dimmer control is part of the
HEADLIGHT switch and is located on
the left side of the instrument panel.
With the parking lights or headlights
on, rotating the dimmer control up-
ward will increase the brightness of
the instrument panel lights and, if so
equipped, the lighting in the door map pockets and
cupholders.
Overhead Console
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139
3

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS

Instrument Panel And Controls.............197

Premium Instrument Cluster...............198

Instrument Cluster Descriptions............199

Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . . 209
▫Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays............................211
▫Trip Functions.......................215
▫Performance Pages — If Equipped.........217
▫Compass Display.....................220▫Telephone — If Equipped...............222
▫Navigation — If Equipped...............224
▫Driver-Selectable Surround Sound (DSS) –
If Equipped.........................225
▫System Warnings (Customer Information
Features)...........................225
▫Personal Settings (Customer Programmable
Features)...........................226

Setting The Analog Clock.................231

Radio General Information................2314

▫Radio Broadcast Signals.................231
▫Two Types Of Signals..................231
▫Electrical Disturbances..................232
▫AM Reception.......................232
▫FM Reception........................232

Sales Code REN — Multimedia System —
If Equipped...........................232
▫Operating Instructions — Satellite Radio
(If Equipped)........................233
▫Operating Instructions — Voice Recognition
System (VR) (If Equipped)...............233
▫Operating Instructions — Hands-Free
Communication (UConnect) (If Equipped) . . . 233
▫Clock Setting Procedure.................234
Sales Code REQ — AM/FM Stereo Radio And
6–Disc CD/DVD Changer
(MP3/WMA AUX Jack)..................236
▫Operating Instructions - Radio Mode.......236
▫Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode For CD And
MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-Video).......244
▫NotesOnPlayingMP3/WMAFiles ........246
▫List Button (Disc Mode For
MP3/WMA Play).....................249
▫Info Button (Disc Mode For
MP3/WMA Play).....................249

Sales Code RER — Multimedia System —
If Equipped...........................251
▫Operating Instructions — Satellite Radio.....253
194 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

▫Operating Instructions — Hands-Free
Communication (UConnect) (If Equipped) . . . 253
▫Clock Setting Procedure.................253

Sales Code RES — AM/FM Stereo Radio With CD
Player (MP3 AUX Jack)..................256
▫Operating Instructions - Radio Mode.......256
▫Operation Instructions - CD Mode For CD And
MP3 Audio Play......................262
▫Notes On Playing MP3 Files.............264
▫List Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play).......267
▫Info Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play).......267

Satellite Radio (RSC) — If Equipped
(RER/REQ/REN Radios Only).............268
▫System Activation.....................268▫Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification
Number (ENS/SID)....................269
▫Selecting Satellite Mode.................269
▫Satellite Antenna......................270
▫Reception Quality.....................270
▫Operating Instructions - Satellite Mode......270
▫Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone
(If Equipped)........................273
▫Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment
System (VES™) (If Equipped).............273

Sirius Backseat TV™ — If Equipped.........273

Video Entertainment System (VES)—
If Equipped...........................273
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 195
4

▫Kicker13-Speaker High Performance Sound
System With Driver-Selectable Surround
(DSS) – If Equipped...................276
▫KickerMobile Surround (KMS1)–
If Equipped.........................276

Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) —
If Equipped...........................277
▫Connecting The iPodDevice............277
▫Controlling The iPodUsing Radio Buttons . . . 278
▫Play Mode..........................278
▫List Or Browse Mode..................280
Remote Sound System Controls —
If Equipped...........................281

CD/DVD Disc Maintenance...............283

Radio Operation And Cellular Phones........283

Climate Controls.......................283
▫Automatic Temperature Control...........284
▫Operating Tips.......................289

Rear Window Features...................292
▫Electric Rear Window Defroster...........292
196 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL