2006 CHRYSLER 300 Owners Manual

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS

Instruments And Controls................140

Standard Instrument Cluster..............141

Premium Instrument Cluster..............142

Instrument Cluster Descriptions...........143

Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). . 150
▫Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays............................151
▫Trip Functions.......................153
▫Compass Display.....................154
▫Telephone—If Equipped...............156
▫Navigation—If Equipped...............157▫Personal Settings (Customer Programmable
Features)...........................158

Setting The Analog Clock................162

Radio General Information...............163
▫Radio Broadcast Signals.................163
▫Two Types Of Signals..................163
▫Electrical Disturbances..................163
▫AM Reception.......................163
▫FM Reception........................163

Sales Code REF—AM/FM/CD (Single Disc)
Radio With Optional Satellite Radio And Hands
Free Phone Capability
...................164
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▫Operating Instructions - Radio Mode.......165
▫Operation Instructions - CD Mode.........168
▫Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode.....169
▫Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone—
If Equipped.........................170
▫Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio—
If Equipped.........................170

Sales Code RAK–AM/FM/Cassette/CD (6-Disc)
Radio With Optional Satellite Radio, Hands Free
Phone, Video, MP3, And WMA Capabilities
. . 171
▫Operating Instructions - Radio Mode.......171
▫Operating Instructions—Tape Player.......175
▫Seek Button.........................175
▫Fast Forward (FF).....................175
▫Rewind (RW)........................175
▫Tape Eject...........................175
▫Scan Button.........................175▫Changing Tape Direction................176
▫Metal Tape Selection...................176
▫Pinch Roller Release...................176
▫Noise Reduction......................176
▫Operation Instructions -
(CD Mode For CD Audio Play)...........176
▫Load/Eject Button
(CD Mode For CD Audio Play)...........177
▫Notes On Playing MP3 Files.............179
▫Operation Instructions -
(CD Mode For MP3 And WMA Audio Play) . . 181
▫Load/Eject Button
(CD Mode For MP3 And WMA Play).......181

Satellite Radio—If Equipped.............183
▫System Activation.....................183
▫Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification
Number (ESN/SID)....................183
▫Selecting Satellite Mode In REF, RAQ, And RAK
Radios.............................184
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▫Selecting a Channel....................184
▫Storing And Selecting Pre-Set Channels......185
▫Using The PTY (Program Type) Button
(If Equipped)........................185
▫PTY ButtonScan.....................185
▫PTY ButtonSeek.....................185
▫Satellite Antenna......................185
▫Reception Quality.....................186

Video Entertainment System (Sales Code XRV)—
If Equipped
..........................186

Navigation System (Sales Code REC)—
If Equipped
..........................188
▫Clock Setting Procedure.................188

Remote Sound System Controls...........189
▫Radio Operation......................190
▫Tape Player Operation..................190
▫CD Player Operation...................190▫Satellite Radio Operation................191

Cassette Tape And Player Maintenance......191

CD/DVD Disc Maintenance..............192

Radio Operation And Cellular Phones.......192

Climate Controls......................192
▫Climate Controls—Manual..............192
▫Automatic Temperature Control—
If Equipped.........................196
▫Summer Operation....................201
▫Winter Operation.....................202
▫Vacation Storage......................202
▫Window Fogging.....................202
▫Outside Air Intake....................202
▫A/C Air Filter—If Equipped............202
▫Operating Tips.......................203
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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
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STANDARD INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
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PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS
1. Electronic Speed Control Indicator Light — If
Equipped
This light will illuminate when the electronic
speed control is ON.
2. Low Fuel Indicator Light
When the fuel level drops to 1/8 tank, the fuel
symbol will light and a single chime will sound.
3. Front Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped
This light shows the front fog lights are ON.
(See page 105 for more information.)
4. Turn Signal Indicators
The arrow will flash with the exterior turn signal
when the turn signal lever is operated.
If the vehicle electronics sense that the vehicle has
traveled about one mile with the turn signals on, a chime
will sound to alert you to turn the signals off. If either
indicator flashes at a rapid rate, check for a defective
outside light bulb. (See page 105 for more information.)
5. Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
6. Electronic Vehicle Information Center Display
When the appropriate conditions exist, this display shows
the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) messages.
(See page 150 for more information.) (only on vehicles
equipped with steering wheel mounted switches).
NOTE:On non-EVIC equipped vehicles the odometer
is located here.
7. Tachometer
The red segments indicate the maximum permissible
engine revolutions-per-minute (r.p.m. x 1000) for each
gear range. Before reaching the red area, ease up on the
accelerator.
8. Engine Temperature Warning Light
This light illuminates, and will be accompanied
by a single chime to warn of an overheated
engine condition. The engine temperature is
critically hot, and the vehicle should be turned off
immediately. The vehicle should be serviced as soon
as possible.
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9. Anti-Lock Brake Light
This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System.
The light will turn on when the ignition switch
is turned to the ON position and may stay on for as
long as four seconds.
If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving, it
indicates that the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system
is not functioning and that service is required. However,
the conventional brake system will continue to operate
normally if the BRAKE warning light is not on.
If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be serviced
as soon as possible to restore the benefits of Anti-Lock
brakes. If the ABS light does not turn on when the
Ignition switch is turned to the ON position, have the
light inspected by an authorized dealer.
10. Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Warning
Light/Brake Assist System (BAS) Warning Light—
If Equipped
The yellow ESP/BAS warning light in the
instrument cluster comes on when the igni-
tion switch is turned to the“ON”position.
The light should go out with the enginerunning. If this light comes on continuously with the
engine running, a malfunction has been detected in
either the ESP or the BAS system. If the light stays
illuminated, have the ESP and BAS checked at your
authorized dealer as soon as possible. (See page 119
for more information.)
11. Airbag Light
This light turns on and remains on for 6 to 8
seconds as a bulb check when the ignition
switch is first turned ON. If the light is not
on during starting, stays on, or turns on
while driving, have the system inspected by an autho-
rized dealer as soon as possible. (See page 51 for more
information.)
12. Brake System Warning Light
This light monitors various brake functions,
including brake fluid level and parking
brake application. If the brake light turns on,
it may indicate that the parking brake is
applied, there is a low brake fluid level or there is a
problem with the anti-lock brake system.
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