2006 CHRYSLER 300 trip computer

ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER
(EVIC)
The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea-
tures a driver-interactive display. It is located in the
upper part of the cluster between the speedometer and
tachometer. Vehicles equipped with steering wheel
mounted buttons (described in this section) are also
equipped with the EVIC. The EVIC consists of the
following:
•System Status
•Vehicle information warning message displays
•Tire Pressure Monitor System (if equipped)
•Personal Settings (customer programmable features)
•Compass display
•Outside temperature display
•Trip computer functions
•UConnect™hands-free communication system dis-
plays (if equipped)
•Navigation system screens (if equipped)
•Audio mode display
The system allows the driver to select information by
pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering
wheel:
Press and release the MENU button and the
mode displayed will change between Trip
Functions, Navigation (if equipped), System
Status, Personal Settings, and Telephone (if
equipped).
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
MENU
Button
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•Check Gascap (refer to“Adding Fuel”in Section 5 of
this manual for more details)
•Service Park Assist System (with a single chime)
Trip Functions
Press and release the MENU button until one of the
following Trip Functions displays in the EVIC:
•Average Fuel Economy
•Distance To Empty
•Trip A
•Trip B
•Elapsed Time
•Display Units of Measure in
Press the SCROLL button to cycle through all the Trip
Computer functions.The Trip Functions mode displays the following informa-
tion:
•Average Fuel Economy
Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset.
When the fuel economy is reset, the display will read
“RESET”or show dashes for two seconds. Then, the
history information will be erased, and the averaging will
continue from the last fuel average reading before the
reset.
•Distance To Empty (DTE)
Shows the estimated distance that can be travelled with
the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is
determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous
and average fuel economy, according to the current fuel
tank level. DTE cannot be reset through the FUNCTION
SELECT button.
NOTE:Significant changes in driving style or vehicle
loading will greatly affect the actual drivable distance of
the vehicle, regardless of the DTE displayed value.
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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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Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH).............................. 56
Lubrication, Body....................... 309
Lumbar Support........................ 92
Maintenance Free Battery................. 306
Maintenance Procedures.................. 298
Maintenance Schedule................... 350
Schedule“A”........................ 361
Schedule“B”........................ 353
Malfunction Indicator Light
(Check Engine)......................149,296
Manual, Service........................ 369
Memory Feature (Memory Seat)............. 95
Memory Seat........................... 95
Memory Seats and Radio.................. 95
Mini-Trip Computer..................... 153
Mirrors............................... 67
Automatic Dimming.................... 67
Electric Remote....................... 69
Exterior Folding....................... 68
Heated.............................. 69
Outside............................. 68Rearview............................ 67
Vanity.............................. 70
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............ 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............. 230
Mopar Parts........................297,368
Multi-Displacement Engine System.......... 229
Multi-Function Control Lever.............. 102
Navigation System...................... 188
New Vehicle Break-In Period............... 60
Occupant Restraints...................... 31
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)............. 253
Oil, Engine.........................298,346
Capacity............................ 344
Change Interval...................... 300
Checking........................298,299
Disposal............................ 302
Filter...........................303,346
Filter Disposal....................... 302
Identification Logo.................... 301
Materials Added to.................... 302
Recommendation..................300,344
INDEX 381
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