cruise control CHRYSLER 300 SRT 2012 2.G Owner's Manual

•Windshield Washer Fluid Low IndicatorThis telltale will turn on to indicate the wind-
shield washer fluid is low.
•Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) MalfunctionThis light will turn on when a ACC is not
operating and needs service. For further infor-
mation, refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC)” in “Understanding The Features Of
Your Vehicle.”
EVIC Red Telltales
This area will show reconfigurable red telltales. These
telltales include:
•Door Ajar
This telltale turns on when one or more doors
are ajar. The telltale will show which doors are
ajar.
•Trunk AjarThis light will turn on to indicate that the trunk
lid is ajar.
•Oil Pressure Warning TelltaleThis telltale indicates low engine oil pressure. If
the light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle
and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A chime will
sound when this light turns on.
Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected.
This light does not show how much oil is in the engine.
The engine oil level must be checked under the hood.
•Charging System Telltale This telltale shows the status of the electrical
charging system. If the telltale stays on or comes
on while driving, turn off some of the vehicle’s non-
essential electrical devices or increase engine speed (if at
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 297

Cruise Control
Press and release the UP or DOWN button untilACC(if
equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control) or Cruiseis
highlighted in the EVIC. Status of the ACC or Cruise is
displayed in the menu line also. Press and release the
SELECT (right arrow) button to display the following
information:
•If equipped with ACC, one of several messages will be
displayed giving a dynamic update of the status of the
feature as the driver changes feature status or follow-
ing conditions change. If ACC is active and a warning
or other feature is in the EVIC main display, the ACC
status will be displayed in place of the EVIC odometer
line.
•For vehicles with Cruise, one of several messages will
be displayed giving a dynamic update of the status of
the feature as the driver changes feature status or conditions change. If Cruise is active and a warning or
other feature is in the EVIC main display, the Cruise
status will be displayed in place of the EVIC odometer
line.
Press and release the BACK button to return to the main
menu.
Vehicle Speed
Press and release the UP or DOWN button until Vehicle
Speed is highlighted in the EVIC. Press the SELECT
button to view a digital display of the current speed in
mph or km/h. Pressing the SELECT button a second time
will toggle the unit of measure between mph or km/h.
Press the BACK button to return to the main menu.
NOTE: Changing the unit of measure in the Vehicle
Speed menu will not change the unit of measure in the
EVIC.4
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 303

Cavity Car-tridgeFuse Mini-
Fuse Description
43 — 25 Amp NaturalRear Heated Seats/
Steering Wheel
44 — 10 Amp RedPark Assist/Blind
Spot/Camera
45 — 15 Amp BlueCluster/Rearview
Mirror/Compass
46 — 10 Amp RedAdaptive Cruise Control
47 — 10 Amp RedAdaptive Front Lighting
48 — 20 Amp YellowActive Suspension
49 — — Fuse — Spare
50 — — Fuse — SpareCavity Car- tridgeFuse Mini-
Fuse Description
51 — 20 Amp YellowFront Heated Seats
52 — 10 Amp RedHeated Cupholders/
Rear Heated Seat
Switches
53 — 10 Amp RedHVAC Module/In Car
Temperature Sensor
54 — — Fuse — Spare
55 — — Fuse — Spare
56 — — Fuse — Spare
57 — — Fuse — Spare
58 — 10 Amp RedAirbag Module
59 — — Fuse — Spare
60 — — Fuse — Spare
494 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

About Your Brakes.................... 371,373
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .............. 374
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
(Cruise Control) ......................... 205
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 473
Adding Fuel ........................... 419
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 467
Additives, Fuel ......................... 416
Adjustable Pedals ....................... 200
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 460
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 463
Air Conditioning Filter .................343,464
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............463,464
Air Conditioning System ................341,463
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 397
Airbag .............................. 56,66
Airbag Deployment ....................... 67
Airbag Light ................... 63,64,69,85,286
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 68 Airbag, Side
...................... 60,62,65,66
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ...........60,62,66
Alarm (Security Alarm) .................... 18
Alarm Light ........................... 287
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
Alarm, Panic ............................ 23
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............374,377
Anti-Lock Warning Light ...............286,376
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 18
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............472,502
Disposal ........................... 474
Appearance Care ........................ 481
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ......... 18
Assist, Hill Start ........................ 382
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 39
Auto Unlock, Doors ....................... 31
Auto Up Power Windows .................. 39
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 96
534 INDEX

Console, Overhead....................... 243
Contract, Service ........................ 527
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 474
Cooling System ......................... 470
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ............. 473
Coolant Capacity ..................... 502
Coolant Level .................... 471,475
Disposal of Used Coolant ............... 474
Drain, Flush, and Refill ................ 471
Inspection .......................... 475
Points to Remember .................. 475
Pressure Cap ........................ 474
Radiator Cap ....................... 474
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ....472,502,503
Corrosion Protection ..................... 481
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .............. 205
Cupholders ......................... 267,487
Customer Assistance ..................... 525 Data Recorder, Event
...................... 70
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights ........... 191
Daytime Running Lights ................... 184
Dealer Service .......................... 456
Deck Lid, Emergency Release ................ 42
Deck Lid, Power Release ................... 41
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 276
Defroster, Windshield ................... 85,339
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 192
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 454
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 186
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) ........................ 458
Power Steering ...................... 370
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 447
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............. 474
Engine Oil ......................... 459
Door Locks ............................. 28
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INDEX 537

Door Locks, Automatic.................... 31
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 245
Driving On Slippery Surfaces .................. 366
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 367
Driving to Achieve Maximum
Fuel Economy .......................... 301
Electric Rear Window Defrost ............... 276
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 99
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 262
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 376
Anti-Lock Brake System ................ 377
Brake Assist System ................... 377
Traction Control System ................ 377
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) .... 487
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ....202,205
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 378Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC)
....................... 241,292
Emergency Deck Lid Release ................ 42
Emergency Trunk Release ................... 42
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............. 444
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 428
Jump Starting ....................... 440
Overheating ........................ 428
Towing ............................ 447
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 454
Engine ............................... 453
Air Cleaner ......................... 460
Block Heater ........................ 353
Break-In Recommendations .............. 82
Checking Oil Level ................... 458
Compartment ....................... 453
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................ 471,503
Cooling ........................... 470
538 INDEX

Tilting............................ 162
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 18
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........472,503
Selection of Oil ......................... 458
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Sentry Key Programming ................... 17
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 16
Service Assistance ....................... 525
Service Contract ......................... 527
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator) .................... 285
Service Manuals ........................ 530
Setting the Clock ........................ 328
Shift Lever Override ...................... 446
Shifting ............................... 354
Automatic Transmission ................ 354
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage .............. 51
Shoulder Belts ........................... 47
Side Airbag ............................. 65 Side View Mirror Adjustment
................ 97
Signals, Turn ...................... 87,186,281
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 366
SmartBeams ........................... 183
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 403
Sound System Kicker ............................ 328
Spark Plugs ............................ 503
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ...................... 503
Oil ............................... 503
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...........202,205
Speedometer ........................... 286
Sport Mode ............................ 364
Starting ............................. 25,349
Automatic Transmission ................ 349
Cold Weather ....................... 352
Engine Fails to Start .................. 352
Remote ............................ 25
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INDEX 549