2006 CHRYSLER 300 LX cruise control

treated confidentially. Confidential data will not be dis-
closed by DaimlerChrysler to any third party except
when:
1. Used for research purposes, such as to match data
with a particular crash record in an aggregate database,
provided confidentiality of personal data is thereafter
preserved
2. Used in defense of litigation involving a
DaimlerChrysler product
3. Requested by police under a legal warrant
4. Otherwise required by law
Data Parameters that May Be Recorded:
•Diagnostic trouble code(s) and warning light status for
electronically-controlled safety systems, including the
airbag system
•Airbag disable light status (if equipped)
•Timeof airbag deployment (in terms of ignition
cycles and vehicle mileage)
•Airbag deployment level (if applicable)
•Seatbelt status
•Brake status (service and parking brakes)
•Accelerator status (including vehicle speed)
•Engine control status (including engine speed)
•Cruise control status
•Traction/stability control status
Child Restraint
Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up all the
time, babies and children, too. Every state in the United
States and all Canadian provinces require that small
children ride in proper restraint systems. This is the law,
and you can be prosecuted for ignoring it.
Children 12 years and under should ride properly buck-
led up in a rear seat, if available. According to crash
statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in
the rear seats rather than in the front.
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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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MULTI DISPLACEMENT SYSTEM (MDS) - 5.7L
Engine Only
This feature offers improved fuel economy by shutting
off four of the engine’s eight cylinders during light load
and cruise conditions. The system is automatic with no
driver inputs or additional driving skills required.
NOTE:The MDS system may take some time to return
to full functionality after a battery disconnect.
ALL WHEEL DRIVE—IF EQUIPPED
This feature provides full time All Wheel Drive (AWD)
with Antilock Brake System (ABS)/Traction Control. The
front wheels provide 38% of the torque, and the rear
wheels provide 62% of the torque. The system is auto-
matic with no driver inputs or additional driving skills
required.
CAUTION!
All wheels must have the same size and type tires.
Unequal tire sizes must not be used. Unequal tire
size may cause failure of the front differential and/or
the transfer case.
SELF–SEALING TIRES—IF EQUIPPED
A non-hardening viscous sealant applied to the inner
liner of each tire fills punctures up to 0.19 in. (5 mm) to
minimize the loss of air pressure. This contributes to the
safety of the vehicle by significantly reducing the prob-
ability of a roadside stop due to a flat tire.
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Compass Variance...................... 155
Computer, Trip/Travel................... 153
Console.............................. 135
Console, Floor......................... 135
Console, Overhead...................... 122
Contract, Service....................... 368
Coolant Pressure Cap.................... 314
Cooling System........................ 312
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)............. 314
Coolant Capacity..................... 344
Coolant Level.....................312,315
Disposal of Used Coolant............... 315
Drain, Flush, and Refill................. 313
Inspection........................... 315
Points to Remember................... 316
Pressure Cap........................ 314
Radiator Cap........................ 314
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)....313,344,346
Cruise Control (Speed Control)............. 119
Cup Holder........................133,325
Customer Assistance.................... 366
Data Recorder, Event..................... 51Dealer Service......................... 297
Defroster, Rear Window.................. 193
Defroster, Windshield...............61,195,200
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers............... 109
Diagnostic System, Onboard............... 295
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................ 106
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............. 315
Door Locks............................ 15
Door Locks, Automatic................... 17
Door Opener, Garage.................... 123
Drive Belts............................ 303
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................. 284
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System).... 186
Electric Remote Mirrors................... 69
Electrical Power Outlets.................. 131
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)..... 119
Electronic Stability Program (ESP).......... 117
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . 150
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............. 285
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Rear Folding......................... 94
Reclining............................ 91
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............... 25
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze).........313,346
Self-Sealing Tires....................... 229
Sentry Key (Immobilizer).................. 12
Service Assistance...................... 366
Service Contract........................ 368
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator).................. 149
Service Manuals........................ 369
Setting the Clock..............162,166,172,188
Settings, Personal....................... 158
Shift Speeds........................... 210
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage............. 36
Side Airbag............................ 47
Signals, Turn.......................... 143
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............. 284
SmartBeams........................... 104
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................ 251
Snow Tires............................ 252
Spare Tire.......................246,247,277
Spark Plugs........................... 303Speed Control (Cruise Control)............. 119
Speedometer.......................... 143
Starting.............................. 208
Engine Fails to Start................... 209
Starting and Operating................... 208
Steering
Linkage............................ 309
Power...........................228,309
Tilt Column....................... 111,112
Wheel, Tilt....................... 111,112
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls............................ 189
Storage...........................135,332
Storage, Vehicle.....................202,332
Storing Your Vehicle..................... 332
Sun Roof............................. 128
Sunglasses Storage...................... 122
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag....... 39
System, Navigation..................... 188
Tachometer........................... 143
Telescoping Steering Column........... 111,112
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)....... 196
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