2007 CHRYSLER 300 cruise control

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS
1. Electronic Speed Control/Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) Indicator Light — If Equipped
This light will turn on when the electronic
speed control or ACC is ON. (See page 118
for more information.) (See page 121 for
more information.)
2. Low Fuel Indicator Light
This light will turn on and a single chime will
sound when the fuel level drops to 1/8 tank. (See
page 293 for more information.)
3. Front Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped
This light will turn on when the front fog lights
are ON. (See page 106 for more information.)
4. Turn Signal Indicators
The arrow will flash with the exterior turn signal
when the turn signal lever is operated.
NOTE:
A continuous chime will sound if the vehicle is
driven more than 1 mile (1.6 km) with either turn signal
on.
NOTE:Check for a defective outside light bulb if either
indicator flashes at a rapid rate. (See page 107 for more
information.)
5. Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
6. Electronic Vehicle Information Center Display
This display shows the Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) messages when the appropriate conditions
exist. (See page 171 for more information.) (only on
vehicles equipped with steering wheel mounted
switches).
NOTE:On non-EVIC equipped vehicles, the odometer
is located here.
Loose Fuel Filler Cap
If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel
filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a
“Check Gascap” message will display in the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — if equipped.
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If Compass/Temp/Audio is already displayed when the
AUDIO MODE button is pressed, then the radio mode
will change from AM to FM, to Tape, to CD, or to Satellite
(SAT) accordingly.
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays
When the appropriate conditions exist, the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) displays the following
messages:
•Turn Signal On (with a continuous warning chime if
the vehicle is driven more than 1 mile [1.6 km] with
either turn signal on)
•Left Front Turn Signal Light Out (with a single chime)
•Left Rear Turn Signal Light Out (with a single chime)
•Right Front Turn Signal Light Out (with a single
chime)
•Right Rear Turn Signal Light Out (with a single chime)
•RKE Battery Low (with a single chime)
•Memory #1/#2 Profile Set
•Memory #1/#2 Profile Recall
•Memory System Disabled – Vehicle Not In Park (with
a single chime)
•Memory System Disabled – Seat Belt Buckled (with a
single chime)
•Personal Settings Not Available – Vehicle Not in Park
•Left/Right Front Door Ajar (one or more, with a single
chime if speed is above 1 mph [1.6 km/h])
•Left/Right Rear Door Ajar (one or more, with a single
chime if speed is above 1 mph [1.6 km/h])
•Door(s) Ajar (with a single chime if vehicle is in
motion)
•Trunk Ajar (with a single chime)
•Low Washer Fluid (with a single chime)
•ACC Off — When the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
system is turned off. Refer to “Adaptive Cruise Con-
trol (ACC)” in Section 3 of this manual for detailed
information (if so equipped).
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•ACC Ready — When the Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) system is activated. Refer to “Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC)” in Section 3 of this manual for detailed
information (if so equipped).
•ACC Set — After setting the desired speed in the
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system. Refer to
“Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)” in Section 3 of this
manual for detailed information (if so equipped).
•Driver Override — If you apply the accelerator after
setting the desired speed in the Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC) system. Refer to “Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC)” in Section 3 of this manual for detailed
information (if so equipped).
•Distance Set — After changing the desired following
distance in the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system,
this message will display momentarily. Refer to
“Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)” in Section 3 of this
manual for detailed information (if so equipped).
•Attention — If the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
system predicts that its maximum braking level is not
sufficient to maintain the set distance, this messagewill flash and a chime will sound while ACC continues
to apply its maximum braking capacity. When this
occurs, you should immediately apply the brakes as
needed to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle
ahead. Refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)” in
Section 3 of this manual for detailed information (if so
equipped).
•ACC Unavailable — If the Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) system deactivates due to performance limiting
conditions. Refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)”
in Section 3 of this manual for detailed information (if
so equipped).
•Service ACC — If the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
system turns off due to an internal system fault that
requires service from an authorized dealer. Refer to
“Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)” in Section 3 of this
manual for detailed information (if so equipped).
•Adjustable Pedals Disabled – Cruise Engaged (with a
single chime) — only available on vehicles equipped
with memory seats.
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ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)............. 253
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
(Cruise Control)........................ 121
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)......... 351
Adding Fuel.......................... 293
Adding Washer Fluid.............. 112,114,347
Adjustable Pedals....................... 117
Air Cleaner, Engine
(Engine Air Cleaner Filter)................ 341
Air Conditioner Maintenance.............. 344
Air Conditioning....................219,221
Air Conditioning Controls................ 219
Air Conditioning Filter................227,345
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips........... 228
Air Conditioning Refrigerant...........344,345
Air Conditioning System...........219,221,344
Air Pressure, Tires...................169,272
Airbag................................ 41
Airbag Deployment....................45,47
Airbag Light....................46,49,60,165
Airbag Maintenance...................... 48
Airbag, Side........................... 46
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)...........42,46Alarm (Security Alarm).................. 168
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............. 15
Alignment and Balance.................. 278
All Wheel Drive (AWD)...............250,358
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............ 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio.................. 214
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant).........350,351,382
Disposal............................ 352
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............. 253
Anti-Lock Warning Light..............164,255
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)...... 15
Anti-Theft System...................... 168
Appearance Care....................... 359
Auto Down Power Windows............... 28
Auto Up Power Windows................. 28
Automatic Dimming Mirror................ 68
Automatic Door Locks..................24,25
Automatic Headlights................... 103
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)....... 221
Automatic Transaxle
Special Additives..................... 357
Automatic Transmission.........240,245,356,357
Adding Fluid.....................
357,384
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Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance....... 217
Catalytic Converter..................... 341
CD (Compact Disc) Player.............188,195
Cellular Phone.......................... 72
Chains, Tire........................... 279
Changing A Flat Tire.................... 314
Chart, Tire Sizing....................... 264
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light).............. 333
Child Restraint...................50,52,55,56
Child Restraint Tether Anchors...........54,55
Child Safety Locks....................... 25
Clean Air Gasoline...................... 290
Cleaning
Wheels............................. 360
Climate Control........................ 219
Clock.......................186,190,196,207
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance........... 218
Compact Spare Tire..................... 274
Compass............................. 178
Compass Calibration.................... 178
Compass Variance...................... 179
Computer, Trip/Travel................... 175Console.............................. 153
Console, Floor......................... 153
Console, Overhead...................... 140
Contract, Service....................... 408
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)........ 351
Cooling System........................ 349
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)............. 351
Coolant Capacity..................... 382
Coolant Level.....................349,352
Disposal of Used Coolant............... 352
Drain, Flush, and Refill................. 350
Inspection........................... 352
Points to Remember................... 352
Pressure Cap........................ 351
Radiator Cap........................ 351
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)....350,382,383
Cruise Control (Speed Control).......... 118,121
Cruise Light........................... 163
Cup Holder.....................151,362,363
Customer Assistance.................... 406
Data Recorder, Event..................... 49
Daytime Running Lights................. 106
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Dealer Service......................... 334
Defroster, Rear Window.................. 229
Defroster, Windshield...............61,220,225
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers............... 110
Diagnostic System, Onboard............... 332
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................ 107
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............. 352
Door Locks............................ 22
Door Locks, Automatic................... 24
Door Opener, Garage.................... 141
Drive Belts............................ 340
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................. 250
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System).... 210
Electric Remote Mirrors................... 70
Electrical Power Outlets.................. 149
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) . . 118,121
Electronic Stability Program (ESP).......... 259
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light..... 168
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . 171Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............. 324
Hazard Warning Flasher................ 312
Jacking............................. 314
Jump Starting........................ 322
Overheating......................... 312
Towing............................. 325
Emission Control System Maintenance....333,386
Engine.........................329,330,331
Air Cleaner.......................... 341
Block Heater......................... 237
Break-In Recommendations............... 58
Checking Oil Level.................335,336
Compartment..................329,330,331
Coolant (Antifreeze)................349,383
Cooling............................ 349
Exhaust Gas Caution................59,292
Fails to Start......................... 235
Flooded, Starting..................... 235
Fuel Requirements.................289,382
Oil ..........................335,382,383
Oil Change Interval................... 337
Oil Filler Cap.....................338,339
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Latch Plate............................ 34
Latches............................... 61
Hood.............................. 101
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 289
Life of Tires........................... 277
Lights.............................61,103
Airbag.......................46,49,60,165
Anti-Lock........................164,255
Automatic Headlights.................. 103
Brake Assist Warning.................. 262
Brake Warning....................165,253
Bulb Replacement..................... 371
Courtesy/Reading.................108,140
Cruise............................. 163
Daytime Running..................... 106
Dimmer Switch, Headlight...........106,107
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Indicator..........................259,262
Electronic Throttle Control Warning....... 168
Engine Temperature Warning............ 164
Fog .............................106,163
Hazard Warning Flasher................ 312
Headlight Switch..................... 103Headlights.......................103,374
Headlights On With Wipers...........104,111
High Beam.......................107,167
High Beam Indicator................... 167
Illuminated Entry...................... 17
Instrument Cluster.................103,163
Interior..........................108,140
License............................. 381
Lights On Reminder................... 106
Low Fuel........................... 163
LowTire ............................ 169
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)...... 170
Oil Pressure......................... 171
Passing............................. 107
Reading............................ 140
Seat Belt Reminder.................... 168
Service..........................371,372
Service Engine Soon
(Malfunction Indicator)................. 170
SmartBeams......................... 104
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS).......169,281
Traction Control...................... 262
Turn Signal....................
106,107,163
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Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............. 250
SmartBeams........................... 104
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................ 279
Snow Tires............................ 280
Spare Tire.......................274,275,315
Spark Plugs........................... 340
Speed Control (Cruise Control).......... 118,121
Speedometer.......................... 163
Starting.............................. 234
Automatic Transmission................ 235
Engine Fails to Start................... 235
Starting and Operating................... 234
Starting Procedures..................... 234
Steering
Column Controls..................... 106
Linkage............................ 346
Power...........................255,346
Tilt Column...................... 115,116
Wheel, Tilt....................... 115,116
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls.............................. 215
Storage...........................153,370
Storage, Vehicle.....................226,370Storing Your Vehicle..................... 370
Sun Roof............................. 146
Sunglasses Storage...................... 140
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag....... 41
Synthetic Engine Oil..................... 339
System, Navigation..................... 206
Tachometer........................... 164
Telescoping Steering Column........... 115,116
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)....... 221
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant......166,313
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint.............. 54
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)............... 15
Theft System (Security Alarm).............. 15
Tilt Steering Column.................. 115,116
Tire and Loading Information Placard....... 267
Tire Identification Number (TIN)........... 266
Tire Markings......................... 262
Tire Safety Information................... 262
Tires ...........................61,271,410
Aging (Life of Tires)................... 277
Air Pressure......................... 271
Alignment.......................... 278
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