2005 CHRYSLER 300 SRT instrument panel

Dome Light Position
Rotate the dimmer control completely upward to the
second detent to turn on the interior lights. The interior
lights will remain on when the dimmer control is in this
position.
Interior light Defeat (OFF)
Rotate the dimmer control to the extreme bottom “OFF”
position. The interior lights will remain off when the
doors are open.
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature)
Rotate the dimmer control upward to the first detent.
This feature brightens all text displays such as the
odometer, Electronic Vehicle Information Center, and
radio when the parking lights or headlights are on.
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.
Headlight Switch
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Multi-Function Lever
The multi-function lever controls the operation of the
turn signals, headlight beam selection, and passing
lights. The lever is located on the left side of the steering
column.
Headlights, Parking Lights, Instrument Panel
Lights
Rotate the headlight switch clockwise to the first detent
for parking light and instrument panel light operation.
Turn to the second detent for headlight, park light and
instrument panel light operation.
Multi-Function Lever
Headlight Switch
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WARNING!
Moving the steering column while the vehicle is
moving is dangerous. Without a stable steering col-
umn you could lose control of the vehicle and have
an accident. Adjust the column only while the ve-
hicle is stopped.
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS)
WARNING!
TCS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from
acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction
afforded. The TCS cannot prevent accidents, includ-
ing those resulting from excessive speed in turns, or
hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful
driver can prevent accidents. The capabilities of a
TCS-equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a
reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopar-
dize the user’s safety or the safety of others.
The traction control system is part of the elec-
tronic stability program (ESP). The traction
control system (TCS) warning light is located in
the instrument cluster. The TCS light will flash
as soon as the tires lose traction and the wheels begin to
spin. This indicates that the TCS system is active. If the
TCS warning light begins to flash during acceleration,
ease up on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as
possible. Be sure to adapt your speed and driving to the
prevailing road conditions. When the TCS warning light
is illuminated continuously, the TCS is switched off. To
return to the enhanced vehicle stability offered by TCS,
press the electronic stability program switch (the TCS
warning light in the instrument cluster goes out). Avoid
spinning one drive wheel. This may cause serious dam-
age to the drive train.
The electronic stability program switch is located on the
center of the instrument panel. To turn the traction
control system OFF press the electronic stability program
switch until the traction control Indicator in the instru-
ment cluster lights up.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS

Instruments And Controls................132

Premium Instrument Cluster..............133

Instrument Cluster Descriptions...........134

Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)
..............................140
▫Trip Functions.......................142
▫Compass Display.....................143
▫Telephone — If Equipped...............145
▫Navigation — If Equipped...............146
▫System Warnings (Customer Information
Features)...........................147▫Personal Settings (Customer Programmable
Features)...........................147

Setting The Analog Clock................151

Sales Code RAK – AM/FM/Cassette/CD
(6-Disc) Radio With Optional Satellite Radio,
Hands Free Phone, Video, MP3, And WMA
Capabilities
..........................151
▫Operating Instructions - Radio Mode.......151
▫Operating Instructions — Tape Player.......155
▫Seek Button.........................155
▫Fast Forward (FF).....................155
▫Rewind (RW)........................155
▫Tape Eject...........................156
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▫Scan Button.........................156
▫Changing Tape Direction................156
▫Metal Tape Selection...................156
▫Pinch Roller Release...................156
▫Noise Reduction......................156
▫Operation Instructions - (CD Mode For
CD Audio Play)......................156
▫Load/Eject Button (CD Mode For
CD Audio Play)......................157
▫Notes On Playing MP3 Files.............159
▫Operation Instructions - (CD Mode For MP3
And WMA Audio Play).................161
▫Load/Eject Button (CD Mode For MP3 And
WMA Play).........................161

Satellite Radio — If Equipped.............163
▫System Activation.....................163▫Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification
Number (ESN/SID)....................163
▫Selecting Satellite Mode In REF And
RAK Radio..........................164
▫Selecting a Channel....................164
▫Storing And Selecting Pre-Set Channels......165
▫Using The PTY (Program Type) Button (If
Equipped)..........................165
▫PTY ButtonScan.....................165
▫PTY ButtonSeek.....................165
▫Satellite Antenna......................165
▫Reception Quality.....................165

Navigation System (Sales Code REC) — If
Equipped
............................166

Remote Sound System Controls...........166
▫Radio Operation......................167
▫Tape Player.........................167
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▫CD Player..........................168
▫Satellite............................168

Radio General Information...............168
▫Radio Broadcast Signals.................168
▫Two Types Of Signals..................168
▫Electrical Disturbances..................169
▫AM Reception.......................169
▫FM Reception........................169

Cassette Tape And Player Maintenance......169

CD/DVD Disc Maintenance..............170

Radio Operation And Cellular Phones.......171

Climate Controls......................171
▫Automatic Temperature Control...........171
▫Summer Operation....................176
▫Winter Operation.....................177
▫Vacation Storage......................177
▫Window Fogging.....................177
▫Outside Air Intake....................177
▫A/C Air Filter — If Equipped............177
▫Operating Tips.......................178
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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
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PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
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