2006 CHRYSLER 300 LX Owners Manual

3. Press and release the Set (S) button on the memory
switch, then press and release the side of the rocker
switch labeled 1 or 2 accordingly.Memory Profile Set”(1
or 2) will display in the instrument cluster on vehicles
equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC).
4. Press and release the LOCK button on the transmitter
within 10 seconds.
NOTE:Your transmitters can be unlinked to your
memory settings by pressing the Set (S) button followed
by the UNLOCK button on the transmitter in Step 4
above.
Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available with Memory Seat
Only)
This feature provides automatic driver seat positioning
which will enhance driver mobility out of and into the
vehicle.
The distance the seat is moved is dependent on the
driver’s seat location once the key is removed from the
ignition.
•The seat cushion will move rearward about 2.4 inches
(60 mm) if the starting position of the seat is greater
than or equal to 3.5 inches (90 mm) forward of the rear
seat stop when the key is removed from the ignition
switch. The seat will return to its previously set
position when the key is placed into the ignition and
turned out of the LOCK position.
•The seat will move to the position located 1.2 inches
(30 mm) forward of the rear stop if the starting
position is between 2.4 inches to 3.5 inches (60 mm to
90 mm) forward of the rear stop when the key is
removed from the ignition switch. The seat will return
to its previously set position when the key is placed
into the ignition and turned out of the LOCK position.
The Easy Entry/Easy Exit feature will be automatically
disabled if the seat is already positioned closer than 2.4
inches (60 mm) forward of the rear stop. At this position
there is no benefit to the driver by moving the seat for
Easy Exit or Easy Entry.
Each stored memory setting will have an associated Easy
Entry and Easy Exit position.
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NOTE:The Easy Entry/Easy Exit feature is disabled
when the vehicle is delivered from the factory. The Easy
Entry/Easy Exit feature can be enabled or disabled
through the programmable features in the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to“Automati-
cally Move Seat Back on Exit”under“Personal Settings
(Customer Programmable Features)”under“Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)”in Section 4 of this
manual for details.
ADJUSTABLE PEDALS—IF EQUIPPED
This feature allows both the brake and accelerator pedal
to move toward or away from the driver to provide
improved position with the steering wheel. The adjust-
able pedal system is designed to allow a greater range of
driver comfort for steering wheel tilt and seat position.
The switch is located on the front side of the driver’s seat
cushion side shield.Press the switch forward to move the pedals forward
(toward the front of the vehicle).
Press the switch rearward to move the pedals rearward
(toward the driver).
•The pedals can be adjusted with the ignition OFF.
•The pedals can be adjusted while driving.
Adjustable Pedal Switch
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•The pedalscannotbe adjusted when the vehicle is in R
(Reverse) or when the Speed Control is ON. One of the
following message will display in the Electronic Ve-
hicle Information Center (EVIC)—if equipped if a
pedal adjustment is attempted when the system is
locked out:“Adjustable Pedal Disabled—Cruise
Control Engaged”or“Adjustable Pedal Disabled—
Vehicle In Reverse.”
NOTE:For vehicles equipped with Driver Memory Seat,
you can use your remote keyless entry transmitter or the
memory switch on the driver’s door panel to return the
adjustable pedals to pre-programmed positions. Refer to
“Driver Memory Seat”in this section for details.
CAUTION!
Do not place any article under the adjustable pedals
or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage
to the pedal controls. Pedal travel may become
limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in
the adjustable pedal’s path.
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
Two latches must be released to open the hood. First, pull
the hood release lever located under the left side of the
instrument panel.
Hood Release Lever
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Next, move to the outside of the vehicle and push the
safety catch to the left. The safety catch is located under
the center front edge of the hood.
Use the hood prop rod (if equipped) to secure the hood in
the open position.
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Lower the hood until it is open approximately 6
inches (15 cm) and then drop it. This should secure both
latches. Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully
closed, with both latches engaged.WARNING!
If the hood is not fully latched, it could fly up when
the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision.
You could have a collision. Be sure all hood latches
are fully latched before driving.
LIGHTS
Overhead Console Map/Reading Lights
These lights are mounted between the sun visors on the
overhead console. Each light is turned ON by pressing
the lens. Press the lens a second time to turn the light
OFF. The lights also turn on when a door is opened or the
dimmer control is turned fully upward, past the second
detent.
Hood Safety Catch
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Interior Lights
The interior lights come on when a door is opened.
To protect the battery, the interior lights will turn off
automatically 10 minutes after the ignition switch is
moved to the LOCK position. This will occur if the
interior lights were switched on manually or are on
because a door is open. This includes the glove box, but
not the trunk light. To restore interior light operation,
either turn the ignition switch ON or cycle the light
switch.
Dimmer Control
The dimmer control is part of the
headlight switch, and is located on the
left side of the instrument panel. With
the parking lights or headlights on,
rotating the dimmer control upward
will increase the brightness of the in-
strument panel lights.
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
Overhead Console
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odometer, Electronic Vehicle Information Center—if
equipped, and radio when the parking lights or head-
lights 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.
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.
Headlight Switch
Multi-Function Lever
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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.
Automatic Headlights–If Equipped
This system automatically turns your headlights ON or
OFF based on ambient light levels. To turn the system ON,
rotate the headlight switch counter-clockwise to the AUTO
(A) position. When the system is ON, the Headlight Time
Delay feature is also ON. This means your headlights will
stay ON for up to 90 seconds after you turn the ignition
switch OFF. To turn the Automatic System OFF, move the
headlight switch out of the AUTO (A) position.
NOTE:The engine must be running before the head-
lights will come ON in the Automatic mode.
Headlights On With Wipers (Available with Auto
Headlights Only)
The headlights will turn on approximately 10 seconds
after the wipers are turned on if the headlight switch is
placed in the AUTO position. The headlights will also
turn off when the wipers are turned off if they were
turned on by this feature. This feature can be turned on or
off using the Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)—If equipped. Refer to”Headlights On With
Wipers”in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center
section of this manual for details.
Headlight Switch
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SmartBeams—If Equipped
The SmartBeam system provides increased forward light-
ing at night by automating high beam control through
the use of a digital camera mounted on the inside
rearview mirror. This camera detects vehicle specific light
and automatically switches from high beams to low
beams until the approaching vehicle is out of view.
To Activate
1. Select“Automatic High Beams—ON”with the
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to
“EVIC—Personal Settings”in Section 4 of this manual
for details.
2. Rotate the headlight switch counter-clockwise to the
AUTO (A) position.
3. Push the Multi-Function Lever away from you to
switch the headlights to HIGH BEAM position.
NOTE:This system will not activate until the vehicle is
at or above 25 mph (40 km/h).
To Deactivate
Perform either of the following steps to deactivate the
SmartBeam system.
1. Pull the Multi-Function Lever towards you to switch
the headlights from the HIGH BEAM to the LOW BEAM
position.
2. Rotate the headlight switch clockwise from the AUTO
(A) to the ON position.
NOTE:Broken, muddy, or obstructed headlights and
taillights of vehicles in the field of view will cause
headlights to remain on longer (closer to the vehicle).
Also, dirt, film, and other obstructions on the windshield
or camera lens will cause the system to function improp-
erly.
Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only)
The high beam headlights will come on as Daytime
Running Lights whenever the ignition switch is on, the
headlights are off, and the parking brake is off. The
headlight switch must be used for normal night time
driving.
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