2007 CHRYSLER 300 SRT radio controls

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS

Instrument Panel And Controls............134

Premium Instrument Cluster..............135

Instrument Cluster Descriptions...........136

Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)
..............................144
▫Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays............................145
▫Trip Functions.......................147
▫Compass Display.....................149
▫Telephone — If Equipped...............150
▫Navigation — If Equipped...............152▫System Warnings
(Customer Information Features)..........153
▫Personal Settings
(Customer Programmable Features)........153
Setting The Analog Clock................157

Radio General Information...............158
▫Radio Broadcast Signals.................158
▫Two Types Of Signals..................158
▫Electrical Disturbances..................158
▫AM Reception.......................158
▫FM Reception........................158
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▫Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification
Number (ESN/SID)....................176
▫Selecting Satellite Mode In REF, RAQ, And
RAK Radios.........................177
▫Selecting a Channel....................177
▫Storing And Selecting Pre-Set Channels......178
▫Using The PTY (Program Type) Button (If
Equipped)..........................178
▫PTY ButtonScan.....................178
▫PTY ButtonSeek.....................178
▫Satellite Antenna......................179
▫Reception Quality.....................179

Remote Sound System Controls...........179▫Radio Operation......................180
▫Tape Player Operation..................181
▫CD Player Operation...................181
▫Satellite Radio Operation................181

Cassette Tape And Player Maintenance......181

CD/DVD Disc Maintenance..............182

Radio Operation And Cellular Phones.......183

Climate Controls......................183
▫Automatic Temperature Control...........183
▫Operating Tips.......................188

Rear Window Features..................191
▫Electric Rear Window Defroster...........191
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 133
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INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS
1 — Air Outlet 7 — Radio 13 — Ignition Switch
2 — Instrument Cluster 8 — Climate Control 14 — Hood Release
3 — Hazard Switch 9 — Heated Seat Switch* 15 — Trunk Release Switch
4 — Analog Clock 10 — Power Outlet 16 — Headlight Switch
5—
Electronic Stability Program Off Button* /
Traction Control System Off Button*11 — Ash Tray* * If Equipped
6 — Glove Box 12 — Storage Compartment* 134 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

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:The radio, steering wheel radio controls, 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. For details, refer to “Delay Power
Off to Accessories Until Exit,” under “Personal Settings
(Customer Programmable Features),” under “Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this
manual.
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The VOLUME button controls the sound level
of the sound system. Press the top of the
VOLUME button to increase the sound level.
Press the bottom of the VOLUME button to
decrease the sound level.
Press the AUDIO MODE button to select the
Compass/Temp/Audio screen. This screen
displays radio station frequencies, any one of
twelve radio station preset frequencies, CD
disc number, CD track number, tape, or any
one of 200 Satellite radio channels depending
on which radio is in the vehicle.
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.When the EVIC is in the Compass/Temp/
Audio screen, press the FUNCTION SELECT
button to advance the radio to the next preset
station, to change the side of the tape being
played (if so equipped), or to change the cur-
rent CD track being played (if so equipped).
when the EVIC is in the Compass/Temp/
Audio screen, press the SCROLL button to seek
up and down the radio stations, CD track
numbers (if so equipped), or satellite radio
channels (if so equipped).
The following describes the operation of the SCROLL
button in each mode:
Radio Operation
Press the top of the SCROLL button once to SEEK the
next listenable station up from the current setting. Press
the bottom of the SCROLL button once to SEEK the next
listenable station down from the current setting.
VOL-
UME
Button
AUDIO
MODE
Button
FUNC-
TION
SELECT
Button
SCROLL
Button
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RADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES
Under certain conditions, the cellular phone being On in
your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from
your radio. This condition may be lessened or eliminated
by relocating the cellular phone antenna. This condition
is not harmful to the radio. If your radio performance
does not satisfactorily “clear” by the repositioning of the
antenna, it is recommended that the radio volume be
turned down or off during cellular phone operation.
CLIMATE CONTROLS
The Air Conditioning and Heating System is designed to
make you comfortable in all types of weather.
Automatic Temperature Control
Automatic Operation
The Infrared Dual-Zone Climate Control System auto-
matically maintains the climate in the cabin of the vehicle
at the comfort levels desired by the driver and passenger.
To accomplish this, the system gathers information from
the controls on the climate control, from a dual sun-
sensor located in the top of the instrument panel, from an
infrared sensor located in the face of the climate control,
and from various sensors located throughout the vehicle.
Automatic Temperature Controls
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Overhead Console...................... 115
Overheating, Engine..................... 256
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual)......... 341
Panic Alarm........................... 19
Park Assist System, Rear................. 112
Parking Brake......................... 210
Parking On Hill........................ 210
Passing Light........................... 99
Pedals, Adjustable...................... 108
Personal Settings....................... 153
Pets .................................. 55
Phone, Cellular......................... 66
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect™)............ 66
Placard, Tire and Loading Information....... 225
Power
Brakes............................. 211
Distribution Center (Fuses).............. 300
Door Locks.......................... 21
Mirrors ............................. 64
Outlet(AuxiliaryElectricalOutlet) ........ 124
Seats............................... 85
Steering.........................213,284Steering, Checking.................... 284
Sunroof............................ 121
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column......... 107
Windows............................ 25
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts............. 37
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................ 35
Programmable Electronic Features..... 117,120,153
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry)............. 19,117,120
Radial Ply Tires........................ 232
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)........ 289
Radio Broadcast Signals.................. 158
Radio, Navigation...................... 170
Radio Operation.....................159,183
Radio Remote Controls.................. 179
Radio, Satellite......................171,176
Radio (Sound Systems)................... 159
Rain Sensitive Wiper System.............. 102
Rear Park Assist System.................. 112
Rear Seat, Folding....................... 89
Rear Window Defroster.................. 191
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Rear Window Features................... 191
Reclining Front Seats..................... 86
Recorder, Event Data..................... 46
Recreational Towing..................... 254
Reformulated Gasoline................... 246
Refrigerant............................ 283
Reminder, Seat Belt...................... 35
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)............... 17
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls...... 179
Remote Trunk Release.................... 28
Replacement Parts...................... 274
Replacement Tires...................... 234
Reporting Safety Defects................. 341
Restraint, Head......................... 87
Restraints, Child........................ 47
Restraints, Occupant..................... 30
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck.............. 265
Rotation,Tires ......................... 237
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle............... 57
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle.............. 58
Safety Defects, Reporting................. 341
Safety Information, Tire.................. 220SafetyTips ............................. 56
Satellite Radio......................171,176
Satellite Radio Antenna.................. 179
Schedule, Maintenance................... 318
Seat Belt Maintenance................... 299
Seat Belt Reminder...................... 35
Seat Belts.............................. 30
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage...... 34
And Pregnant Women.................. 37
ChildRestraint ................. 47,48,49,53
Extender............................ 37
Front Seat......................... 30,31
Operating Instructions.................. 31
Pretensioners......................... 35
Rear Seat............................ 30
Reminder........................... 140
Untwisting Procedure................... 35
Seats................................. 85
Easy Entry........................... 92
Heated.............................. 87
Lumbar Support....................... 87
Memory............................. 90
Power.............................. 85
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