2005 CHRYSLER 300 seats

Rear Seat Cupholders
The rear seat cupholders are located in the center armrest
between the rear seats. The cup holders are positioned
forward in the armrest and side-by-side to provide
convenient access to beverage cans or bottles while
maintaining a resting place for the rear occupants' el-
bows.
STORAGE
Console Features
The center console includes a large internal storage bin.
The storage bin has a rubber mat for noise control. The
bin is also large enough to hold a portable AC/DC
converter to power lap tops, games, or other electrical
equipment. Two slots at the top right side of the bin
provide clearance for power cords to pass conveniently
out of the bin with the lid closed. This feature is ideal for
games, laptops, cell phones or other electrical equipment.
A four-slot coin holder can hold US dollar coins or
Canadian one and two-dollar coins, as well as quarters,
dimes and nickels. The bin has a Front-opening lid for
easy access inside by either the driver or front passenger.
There are also two shift bezel cubby bins with rubber
mats for holding small items. For vehicles not equipped
with the navigation radio, an extra storage bin is pro-
vided below the climate controls that holds up to four CD
jewel cases. The inside portion of the arm rest lid contains
a pen holder, a tissue holder, and a tire gauge holder.
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Cargo Tie-Down Hooks
The tie-downs located on cargo area floor and on the rear
trim panels should be used to safely secure loads when
vehicle is moving.
WARNING!
²Cargo tie-down hooks are not safe anchors for a
child seat tether strap. In a sudden stop or colli-
sion a hook could pull loose and allow the child
seat to come loose. A child could be badly injured.
Use only the anchors provided for child seat
tethers.
²The weight and position of cargo and passengers
can change the vehicle center of gravity and
vehicle handling. To avoid loss of control result-
ing in personal injury, follow these guidelines for
loading your vehicle:
²Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor. Put
heavier objects as low and as far forward as possible.
²Place as much cargo as possible in front of the rear
axle. Too much weight or improperly placed weight
over or behind the rear axle can cause the rear of the
vehicle to sway.
²Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of the
seatback. This could impair visibility or become a
dangerous projectile in a sudden stop or collision.
WARNING!
To help protect against personal injury, passengers
should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The rear
cargo space is intended for load carrying purposes
only, not for passengers, who should sit in seats and
use seat belts.
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²Left/Right Rear Door Ajar (one or more, with a single
chime if speed is above 1 mph)
²Door (S) Ajar (with a single chime if vehicle is in
motion)
²Trunk Ajar (with a single chime)
²Low Washer Fluid (with a single chime)
²Adjustable Pedals Disabled ± Cruise Engaged (with a
single chime) Ð only available on vehicles equipped
with memory seats.
²Adjustable Pedals Disabled ± Vehicle In Reverse (with
a single chime) Ð only available on vehicles equipped
with memory seats.
²Channel 1, 2, OR 3 Transmit
²Channel 1, 2, OR 3 Training
²Channel 1, 2, OR 3 Trained
²Clearing Channels
²Channels Cleared
²Channels Defaulted
²Did Not Train
²Left Front Low Pressure (with a single chime). Refer to
ªStarting And Operating, Tire Sectionº
²Left Rear Low Pressure (with a single chime). Refer to
ªStarting And Operating, Tire Sectionº
²Right Front Low Pressure (with a single chime). Refer
to ªStarting And Operating, Tire Sectionº
²Right Rear Low Pressure (with a single chime). Refer
to ªStarting And Operating, Tire Sectionº
²Check TPM System (with a single chime). Refer to
ªStarting And Operating, Tire Sectionº
²Service Park Assist System (with a single chime)
Trip Functions
Press and release the MENU button until one of the Trip
Functions is displayed in the EVIC.
Use the SCROLL buttons to cycle through all the Trip
Computer functions.
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Mode Selection
The mode selector (the right rotary
knob) can be placed in several posi-
tions. Dots between each of the mode
selections identify intermediate modes
that allow the occupants to fine tune
airflow distribution.
Defrost
Air is directed to the windshield through the
outlets at the base of the windshield. Air is also
directed to the front door windows through the side
window demister grilles.
NOTE:
To improve fuel economy, leave in defrost only
when necessary.
Defrost/Floor
Air flows through the front and rear floor outlets
and the outlets at the base of the windshield. Air
is also directed to the front door windows
through the side window demister grilles.Floor
Air flows through the floor outlets located under
the instrument panel and into the rear seating
area through vents under the front seats.
Bi-Level
Air flows both through the outlets located in the
instrument panel and those located on the floor.
Air flows through the registers in the back of the
center console to the rear seat passengers. These
registers can be closed to partially block airflow.
Panel
Air flows through the outlets located in the instru-
ment panel. Air flows through the registers in the
back of the center console to the rear seat passengers.
These registers can be closed to block airflow.
Recirculation
The recirculation feature can be selected with
the mode control knob. You may choose
between Bi-Level Recirculation and Panel
Recirculation air outlets while in this mode.
Normally, air enters from outside the vehicle. How-
ever, when in Recirculation mode air inside the vehicle
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The operator can override the AUTO mode setting and
select the direction of the air by rotating the right mode
knob to one of the following positions.
²Defrost
Air is directed to the windshield through the
outlets at the base of the windshield. Air is
also directed to the front door windows through the
side window demister grilles.
²
Defrost/Floor
Air flows through the front and rear floor
outlets and the outlets at the base of the
windshield. Air is also directed to the front
door windows through the side window demister
grilles.
²
Floor
Air flows through the floor outlets located
under the instrument panel and into the rear
seating area through vents under the front seats.
²
Bi-Level
Air flows both through the outlets located in
the instrument panel and those located on thefloor. Air flows through the registers in the back of
the center console to the rear seat passengers. These
registers can be closed to block airflow.
²
Panel
Air flows through the outlets located in the
instrument panel. Air flows through the regis-
ters in the back of the center console to the rear seat
passengers. These registers can be closed to block
airflow.
Depress this button to turn on and off the air
conditioning during manual operation only. Con-
ditioned outside air is then directed through the
outlets selected on the mode control dial. The button
includes an LED that illuminates when manual operation
is selected, and will cause an audible beep.
NOTE:To manually control the air conditioning the
mode selector must be moved out of the AUTO position.
Press this button to turn on the rear window
defroster and the heated side mirrors (if
equipped). An LED in the button will illuminate and an
audible beep indicates that the rear window defroster is
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Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.................. 277
Fuel................................. 250
Adding............................. 254
Additives........................... 253
Clean Air........................... 251
Filler Cap........................... 254
Filter.............................. 296
Gasoline............................ 250
Gauge............................. 145
Hoses.............................. 310
Octane Rating.....................250,333
Requirements.....................250,332
Tank Capacity........................ 332
Fueling.............................. 254
Fuses................................ 315
Garage Door Opener.................... 119
GasCap .............................. 254
Gasoline............................. 250
Gasoline, Clean Air..................... 251
Gasoline, Reformulated.................. 251
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................. 143Fuel............................... 145
Speedometer......................... 140
Tachometer.......................... 141
Gear Ranges.......................... 210
General Information.................14,23,247
Glass Cleaning......................... 314
Gross Axle Weight Rating................. 257
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating............... 257
Hands-Free Phone....................... 68
Hazard Warning Flasher.................. 264
Head Restraints......................... 96
Headlights............................ 324
High Beam.......................... 106
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch...... 106
On With Wipers...................104,107
Passing............................. 106
Switch............................. 103
Time Delay.......................... 104
Heated Seats........................... 92
Heater, Engine Block.................... 209
Holder, Cup........................... 129
Homelink Transmitter................... 119
366 INDEX

Power
Brakes............................. 224
Distribution Center.................... 315
Door Locks.......................... 16
Mirrors............................. 67
Outlet.............................. 127
Seats............................... 89
Steering............................ 227
Steering, Checking.................... 300
Sunroof............................ 124
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column......... 109
Windows............................ 25
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts............. 36
Preparation for Jacking................... 266
Programmable Electronic Features..... 119,123,154
Programming Transmitters............. 119,123
Radial Ply Tires........................ 239
Radiator Cap.......................... 305
Radio..........................159,164,175
Radio Broadcast Signals.................. 191
Radio Operation...............159,164,175,194
Radio Remote Controls.................. 190Radio, Satellite......................... 187
Rain Sensitive Wiper System.............. 107
Rear Seat, Folding....................... 97
Rear Window Defroster.................. 195
Rearview Mirrors........................ 65
Reclining Front Seats..................... 90
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine
Parts............................... 333
Recorder, Event Data..................... 48
Recreational Towing..................... 261
Refrigerant............................ 299
Reminder, Seat Belt...................... 35
Remote Keyless Entry.................... 20
Remote Sound System Controls............ 190
Remote Trunk Release.................... 28
Replacement Tires...................... 241
Reporting Safety Defects................. 356
Restraint, Head......................... 96
Restraints, Occupant..................... 29
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck.............. 277
Rotation, Tires......................... 249
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle............... 58
370 INDEX

Safety Checks Outside Vehicle.............. 59
Safety Defects, Reporting................. 356
Safety Information, Tire.................. 228
Safety Tips............................. 58
Satellite Radio......................... 187
Satellite Radio Antenna.................. 189
Schedule, Maintenance................... 336
Seat Belt Maintenance................... 314
Seat Belt Reminder...................... 35
Seat Belts.............................. 30
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage...... 34
And Pregnant Women.................. 36
Child Restraint......................50,55
Extender............................ 36
Front Seat............................ 31
Operating Instructions.................. 31
Reminder........................... 145
Seats................................. 89
Glide-To-Exit......................... 95
Heated.............................. 92
Lumbar Support....................... 91
Power.............................. 89
Rear Folding......................... 97Reclining............................ 90
Security Alarm......................... 24
Selection of Coolant..................... 333
Self-Sealing Tires....................... 243
Sentry Key............................ 12
Service Assistance...................... 352
Service Contract........................ 354
Service Engine Soon Light................ 146
Service Manuals........................ 356
Setting the Clock..............158,160,166,176
Settings, Personal....................... 154
Shift Speeds........................... 209
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage............. 34
Side Airbag............................ 43
Signals, Turn.......................... 140
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............. 276
Snow Chains.......................... 248
Snow Tires............................ 249
Spare Tire............................ 268
Spark Plugs........................... 295
Speed Control......................... 115
Speedometer.......................... 140
Starting.............................. 207
INDEX 371
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