2006 CHRYSLER 300 ignition

21. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light
This light informs you of a problem with the
Electronic Throttle Control system. If a prob-
lem is detected the light will come on while
the engine is running. Cycle the ignition key
when the vehicle has completely stopped and the gear
selector is placed in the PARK position. The light
should turn off. If the light remains lit with the engine
running your vehicle will usually be drivable, how-
ever, see your dealer for service as soon as possible. If
the light is flashing when the engine is running,
immediate service is required and you may experience
reduced performance, an elevated/rough idle or en-
gine stall and your vehicle may require towing. The
light will come on when the ignition is first turned on
and remain on briefly as a bulb check. If the light does
not come on during starting, have the system checked
by an authorized dealer.22. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light—If
Equipped
Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold and
inflated to the inflation pressure recom-
mended by the vehicle manufacturer on the
vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your
vehicle has tires of a different size than the size
indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pres-
sure label, you should determine the proper tire
inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been
equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or
more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accord-
ingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and
inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a signifi-
cantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and
can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel
efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s
handling and stopping ability.
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•When the DTE value is less than 30 miles (48 km)
estimated driving distance, the DTE display will
change to a text display ofLOW FUEL.This display
will continue until the vehicle runs out of fuel. Adding
a significant amount of fuel to the vehicle will turn off
theLOW FUELtext and a new DTE value will
display.
•Trip A
Shows the total distance travelled for trip A since the last
reset.
•Trip B
Shows the total distance travelled for trip B since the last
reset.
•Elapsed Time
Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset
when the ignition switch is in the ACC position. Elapsed
time will increment when the ignition switch is in the ON
or START position.
•Display Units of Measure in:
To make your selection, press and release the FUNC-
TION SELECT button until“US”or“METRIC”appears.
To Reset The Display
Reset will only occur while a resettable function is being
displayed. Press and release the FUNCTION SELECT
button once to clear the resettable function being dis-
played. To reset all resettable functions, press and release
the FUNCTION SELECT button a second time within 3
seconds of resetting the currently displayed function
(>Reset ALL will display during this 3 second window).
Compass Display
The compass readings indicate the direction
the vehicle is facing. Press and release the
compass button to display one of eight com-
pass readings and the outside temperature.
Automatic Compass Calibration
This compass is self calibrating, which eliminates the
need to manually set the compass. When the vehicle is
new, the compass may appear erratic and the EVIC will
display“CAL”until the compass is calibrated. You may
also calibrate the compass by completing one or more
360°turns (in an area free from large metal or metallic
objects) until the“CAL”message displayed in the EVIC
turns off. The compass will now function normally.
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Manual Compass Calibration
If the compass appears erratic and the“CAL”message
does not appear in the EVIC display, you must put the
compass into the Calibration Mode manually as follows:
To put into a Calibration Mode:
Turn on the ignition
switch. Then, press and hold the compass button for
approximately 2 seconds. Then, press the SCROLL button
until“Calibrate Compass”displays in the EVIC. Then,
press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button to start
the calibration. The message“CAL”will display in the
EVIC. Complete one or more 360°turns (in an area free from
large metal or metallic objects) until the“CAL”message
turns off. The compass will now function normally.
Compass Variance
Compass Variance is the difference between magnetic
North and Geographic North. In some areas of the
country, the difference between magnetic and geographic
North is great enough to cause the compass to give false
readings. If this occurs, the compass variance must be set.
NOTE:Magnetic materials should be kept away from
the overhead console. This is where the compass sensor is
located.
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To set the variance:Turn the ignition switch ON. Then,
press and hold the compass button for approximately 2
seconds. Then, press the SCROLL button until“Compass
Variance”displays in the EVIC. Both the“Compass
Variance”message and the last variance zone number
will display in the EVIC. Then, press and release FUNC-
TION SELECT button until the proper variance zone is
selected according to the map. Finally, press and release
the compass button to exit.
Telephone—If Equipped
Press and release the MENU button until“Telephone”
displays in the EVIC.
When the appropriate conditions exist the EVIC provides
the following telephone information:
•Phone status: idle, voice mail, roaming, battery strength
and signal strength in increments of 20 percent.
•Call status: Incoming call, connecting, connected, air
time in minutes and seconds, call ended, call failed,
roaming and no phone connection.
•UConnect Active.
•Caller ID phone number display.When the appropriate conditions exist, and if supported
by the cell phone, the EVIC will display the following
telephone symbols:
The EVIC displays this symbol to indicate the
signal strength of the UConnect™phone. The
number of horizontal bars increase as the
strength of the UConnect™phone signal in-
creases.
The EVIC displays this symbol to indicate an
incoming call.
The EVIC displays this symbol to indicate that
the UConnect™phone is currently in analog
mode.
The EVIC displays this symbol to indicate that
the UConnect™phone is currently roaming.
Signal
Strength
Incom-
ing Call
Analog
Roam-
ing
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“Delay Power Off to Accessories Until Exit”
When this feature is selected, the power window
switches, radio, hands–free system (if equipped), DVD
video system (if equipped), power sunroof (if equipped),
and power outlets will remain active for up to 60 minutes
after the ignition switch is turned off. Opening a vehicle
door will cancel this feature. To make your selection,
press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until
“Off,”“45 sec.,”“5 min.,”“10 min.,”“30 min.,”or“60
min.”appears.
“Confirmation of Voice Commands”—If
Equipped
When ON is selected, all voice commands from the
UConnect™system are confirmed. To make your selec-
tion, press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button
until“ON”or“OFF”appears.
“Turn by Turn Navigation”—If Equipped
When ON is selected, the Turn-by-Turn directions will
appear in the display as the vehicle approaches a desig-
nated turn within a programmed route. To make your
selection, press and release the FUNCTION SELECT
button until“ON”or“OFF”appears.
“Display Units of Measure in”
The EVIC, odometer, and navigation system (if
equipped) can be changed between English and Metric
units of measure. To make your selection, press and
release the FUNCTION SELECT button until“US”or
“METRIC”appears.
“Recall Memory with Remote Key Unlock”—If
Equipped
When ON is selected, you can use your Remote Keyless
Entry Transmitter to recall one of two pre-programmed
memory profiles. Each memory profile contains desired
driver seat, side mirror, adjustable pedals (if equipped),
and power tilt and telescopic steering column (if
equipped) position settings, and a set of desired radio
station presets. When OFF is selected, only the memory
switch on the driver’s door panel will recall memory
profiles. To make your selection, press and release the
FUNCTION SELECT button until“ON”or“OFF”ap-
pears. Refer to“Driver Memory Seat”in Section 3 of this
manual for more information.
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“Rain Sensing Intermittent Wipers”—If Equipped
When ON is selected, the system will automatically
activate the windshield wipers if it senses moisture on
the windshield. To make your selection, press and release
the FUNCTION SELECT button until“ON”or“OFF”
appears. When OFF is selected, the system reverts to the
standard intermittent wiper operation.
“Automatically Move Seat Back on Exit”—If
Equipped
This feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to
enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the
vehicle. This feature is turned OFF when the vehicle is
delivered from the factory. To make your selection, press
and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until“ON”
or“OFF”appears.
NOTE:The seat will return to the memorized seat
location (if Recall Memory with Remote Key Unlock is set
to ON) when the remote keyless entry transmitter is used
to unlock the door. Refer to“Easy Entry/Exit Seat”under
“Driver Memory Seat”in Section 3 of this manual for
more information.
“Tilt Mirrors Down in Reverse”—If Equipped
When ON is selected, the outside rearview mirrors will
tilt downward when the ignition switch is in the ON
position and the transmission is in the R (Reverse)
position. The mirrors will move back to their previous
position when the transmission is shifted out of R (Re-
verse). To make your selection, press and release the
FUNCTION SELECT button until“ON”or“OFF”ap-
pears.
“Park Assist System”—If Equipped
When ON is selected, the system will scan for objects
behind the vehicle when the transmission is in the R
(Reverse) or N (Neutral) position. To make your selec-
tion, press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button
until“ON”or“OFF”appears.
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RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION
Radio Broadcast Signals
Your new radio will provide excellent reception under
most operating conditions. Like any system, however, car
radios have performance limitations, due to mobile op-
eration and natural phenomena, which might lead you to
believe your sound system is malfunctioning. To help
you understand and save you concern about these“ap-
parent”malfunctions, you must understand a point or
two about the transmission and reception of radio sig-
nals.
Two Types of Signals
There are two basic types of radio signals... AM or
Amplitude Modulation, in which the transmitted sound
causes the amplitude, or height, of the radio waves to
vary... and FM or Frequency Modulation, in which the
frequency of the wave is varied to carry the sound.
Electrical Disturbances
Radio waves may pick up electrical disturbances during
transmission. They mainly affect the wave amplitude,and thus remain a part of the AM reception. They
interfere very little with the frequency variations that
carry the FM signal.
AM Reception
AM sound is based on wave amplitude, so AM reception
can be disrupted by such things as lightning, power lines
and neon signs.
FM Reception
Because FM transmission is based on frequency varia-
tions, interference that consists of amplitude variations
can be filtered out, leaving the reception relatively clear,
which is the major feature of FM radio.
NOTE:For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), the radio, steering
wheel radio controls (if equipped), and 6 disc CD/DVD
changer (if equipped) will remain active for 10 minutes
after the ignition switch is turned off. Opening either
front door will cancel this feature.
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NOTE:For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Ve-
hicle Information Center (EVIC), the radio, steering
wheel radio controls (if equipped), and 6 disc CD/DVD
changer (if equipped) will remain active for up to 60
minutes after the ignition switch is turned off. Opening
either front door will cancel this feature. The time is
programmable through the Electronic Vehicle Informa-
tion Center (EVIC). Refer to“Delay Power Off to Acces-
sories Until Exit”under“Personal Settings (Customer
Programmable Features)”under“Electronic Vehicle In-
formation Center (EVIC)”in Section 4 of this manual for
details.SALES CODE REF—AM/FM/CD (SINGLE DISC)
RADIO WITH OPTIONAL SATELLITE RADIO AND
HANDS FREE PHONE CAPABILITY
NOTE:
The radio sales code is located on the lower
right side of your radio faceplate.
REF Radio
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