2005 CHRYSLER 300 Owners Manual

NOTE:The Rear Park Assist System displays the outer
most yellow LED's at a slightly dimmer level to indicate
that the system is ON.
NOTE:When an audio tone is indicated by the Rear
Park Assist display the system will MUTE the radio if it
is turned on.
The system can be turned on or off through the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) when the vehicle is in
PARK. Refer to ªPersonal Settingsº in the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center section of this manual for
details.
NOTE:
²
Ensure that the rear bumper is free of dirt and debris
to keep the system operating properly.
²Jackhammers, large trucks, and other vibrations could
affect the performance of the system.
If ªService Park Assist Systemº appears in the EVIC after
making sure the rear bumper is clean please see your
authorized dealer.
SEATS
Power Seats
The power seat switch is on the outboard side of the seat
near the floor. Use this switch to move the driver's seat
up or down, forward or rearward, or to tilt the seat. The
passenger's seat will move up or down, forward or
rearward.
Power Seat Switch
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WARNING!
Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is
dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat could
cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be
properly adjusted and you could be injured. Adjust
the seat only while the vehicle is parked.
CAUTION!
Do not place any article under a power seat as it may
cause damage to the seat controls.
Power Reclining Seats
The recliner control is on the outboard side of the seat.
Power Seat Recline Switch
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WARNING!
Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the
shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.
In a collision you could slide under the seat belt and
be seriously or even fatally injured. Use the recliner
only when the vehicle is parked.
Lumbar Support
This feature allows you to increase or decrease the
amount of lumbar support. Turn the control lever for-
ward to increase and rearward to decrease the desired
amount of lumbar support.
Lumbar Support Control Lever
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Heated SeatsÐIf Equipped
Heated seats, which are available only with leather
upholstery, 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 front driver's and passenger seats 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 are illumi-
nated for high, one for low, and none for off. Pressing the
switch once will select high-level heating.
Pressing the switch a second time will select low-level
heating. Pressing the switch a third time will shut the
heating elements off.
Heated Seat Switch
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When high-temperature heating is selected, the heaters
provide a boosted heat level during the first four minutes
of operation after heating is activated. The heat output
then drops to the normal high-temperature level. If
high-level heating is selected, the system will automati-
cally switch to the low level after two hours of continu-
ous operation. At that time, the number of illuminated
LEDs changes from two to one, indicating the change.
Operation on the low setting also turns off automatically
after two hours.
NOTE:Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt
within two to five minutes.
Memory FeatureÐIf Equipped
This feature allows the driver to store up to two memory
profiles. Each memory profile will include the seat, side
mirror, adjustable pedal (if equipped), power tilt and
telescopic steering column (if equipped) settings as well
as radio station presets.The memory feature switch is located on the driver's
door panel. The memory switch allows the driver to
recall one of two pre-programmed memory profiles.
To Set The Memory Feature:
1. Adjust all memory profile settings to desired prefer-
ences. i.e. seat, side mirror, adjustable pedal (if
equipped), power tilt and telescopic steering column (if
equipped) settings as well as the radio presets.
Memory Switch
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2. Press and release the Set (S) button on the memory
seat switch, then press button 1 within 5 seconds. The
radio display will show which memory position is being
set.
3. A second memory profile can also be stored in the
vehicle memory. Begin by pressing 2 on the memory
switch for driver 2. Adjust settings to desired positions,
press Set (S) button, then press button 2 within 5 seconds.
Each time the Set and a numbered button are pressed, the
old memory is erased, and a new one is stored.
NOTE:Memory positions can be set without the ve-
hicle in Park, but the vehicle must be in Park to recall a
memory position. The Recall Memory with Remote Key
Unlock feature must be turned on using the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to Electronic
Vehicle Information Center in this manual for details.
Programming the Remote Keyless Transmitter for
the Memory Feature
Your remote transmitter can be programmed to return to
a memory profile when the Unlock button is pressed and
released.To program your transmitters, perform the following:
1. Insert the key into the ignition and turn the key to the
Run position.
2. Select desired memory profile 1 or 2.
3. Press and release the Set (S) button on the memory
seat switch, then press and release button 1 or 2.
9Memory Profile Setº (1or 2) will be displayed in the
instrument cluster on vehicles equipped with the Elec-
tronic Vehicle Information Center.
4. Press and release the Lock button on the transmitter
within 10 seconds.
NOTE:Your transmitters may be unlinked to your
memory settings by pressing the Unlock button on the
transmitter in step 4 above. On vehicles equipped with an
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Optional), these
functions can be selected at the EVIC using the Personal
Settings (Customer Programmable Features). Refer to
Electronic Vehicle Information Center Ð ªPersonal Set-
tingsº for details. When newly purchased (or replace-
ment) transmitters are programmed into the vehicle, the
first transmitter trained will be associated with memory
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setting 1, and the second transmitter trained will be
associated with memory setting 2. Additional transmit-
ters will not be associated with a memory setting.
Driver's Seat Glide ±To ± Exit Feature Ð If
Equipped
This feature provides ease of entry and exit for the driver
by moving the driver's seat approximately 2±1/8 inches
(55mm) rearward on exit and the same distance forward
after entry, provided that the seat is not in the full
rearward position.
After entry, the seat will return to its previously set
position after one of the following occurs:
²The ignition switch is turned on
²The seatbelt is fastened (the seat moves when the seat
belt buckle is buckled.)
The seat moves when the seat belt buckle is buckled.This feature can be turned off by performing the follow-
ing procedure:
1. Press and hold the Set (S) button on the memory seat
switch (located on the driver's door panel).
2. Move the horizontal seat switch rearward.
3. Release the Set (S) button and the horizontal seat
switch.
During exit, the seat will move rearward from the set
position when the key is removed from the ignition
providing that the seat is not in the full rearward
position.
This feature can be turned on or off by performing the
following procedure.
1. Press and hold the Set (S) button.
2. Move the horizontal seat switch rearward.
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3. Release the Set (S) button and the horizontal seat
switch.
NOTE:The glide feature is only available on the
driver's seat.
NOTE:On vehicles equipped with an EVIC (Electronic
Vehicle Information Center Ð Optional), these functions
can be selected at the EVIC using the Personal Settings
(Customer Programmable Features). Refer to Electronic
Vehicle Information Center Ð Personal Settings for de-
tails.
Head Restraints
Head restraints can reduce the risk of whiplash injury in
the event of impact from the rear. Adjustable restraints
should be adjusted so that the upper edge is as high as
practical.The head restraints have a locking button which must be
pushed in to lower the head restraint. The restraints may
be raised without pushing in the button.
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