2004 CHRYSLER 300 M rear view mirror

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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Hot Weather Automatic Recirculation
The system will automatically recirculate the air inside
the vehicle when the interior is very warm. This will
provide maximum cooling. The system will also occa-
sionally return to REC on hot, humid days to maintain
occupant comfort. See Operating Tips chart at the end of
this section for suggested control settings in different
weather conditions.
Side Window Demisters
Side window demisters are located on the instrument
panel. These non adjustable outlets direct air toward the
side windows in any mode except Panel or Panel Recir-
culation. The air is directed toward the area of the side
windows through which you view the outside rearview
mirrors.
Rear Seat Air Outlets
The center console on vehicles with bucket seats has
upper and lower outlets located on the rear of the
console.
Air is directed through the outlets in all Modes. A control
can be used to direct the flow of air to either the upper or
lower outlets.
On vehicles with 50/50 bench seats, air is routed under
the seats.
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Malfunction Indicator Light............ 115,199
Manual, Service........................ 261
Memory Feature........................ 60
Memory Seat........................... 21
Mini-Trip Computer...................... 98
Mirrors............................... 54
Automatic Dimming.................... 54
Electric Remote....................... 55
Outside............................. 56
Rearview............................ 54
Vanity.............................. 57
Monitor, Tire Pressure System...........89,166
Mopar Parts........................200,259
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 68
Navigation System...................... 136
Occupant Restraints...................... 27
Odometer............................. 116
Trip ............................... 116
Oil, Engine........................... 201
Change Interval...................... 202
Checking........................... 201Dipstick............................ 201
Disposal............................ 205
Filter.............................. 205
Identification Logo.................... 204
Materials Added to.................... 204
Quality............................. 204
Recommendation..................... 203
Synthetic........................... 204
Onboard Diagnostic System............198,199
Opener, Garage Door...................75,80
Operator Manuals........................ 4
Overhead Console....................74,102
Overhead Travel Information Center......... 102
Overheating, Engine..................... 182
Owner’s Manual......................4,261
Paint Care............................ 223
Paint Damage......................... 223
Panic Alarm........................... 20
Parking Brake......................... 161
Parking On Hill........................ 161
Passing Light........................... 68
Pencil Holder.......................... 53
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Seat Belt Maintenance................... 227
Seat Belts.........................27,28,48
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage...... 32
Child Restraint........................ 45
Extender............................ 32
Inspection........................... 48
Reminder........................... 114
Seats................................. 57
Cleaning............................ 225
Glide-To-Exit......................... 58
Heated.............................. 59
Lumbar Support....................... 59
Power.............................. 57
Rear Folding......................... 62
Reclining............................ 58
Sentry Key............................. 9
Sentry Key Programming.................. 11
Sentry Key Replacement.................. 10
Service Assistance...................... 256
Service Contract........................ 258
Service Engine Soon Light................ 198
Service Manuals........................ 261
Setting the Clock....................... 118Shoulder Belts.......................... 32
Side Airbag............................ 38
Side View Mirror Adjustment............... 56
Side Window Demisters.................. 150
Signals, Turn........................... 68
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............. 191
Snow Chains.......................... 170
Snow Tires............................ 170
Spare Tire............................ 169
Spark Plugs........................... 205
Speed Control.......................... 71
Speedometer.......................... 114
Starting.............................. 155
Steering
Linkage............................ 210
Power...........................163,210
Tilt Column.......................... 70
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls............................ 142
Stuck, Freeing......................... 192
Sulfur in Gasoline...................... 177
Sun Roof............................86,87
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag....... 33
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