2008 CHRYSLER 300 C instrument panel

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
\1Instrument Panel And Controls.............199
\1Base Instrument Cluster..................200
\1Premium Instrument Cluster...............201
\1Instrument Cluster Descriptions............202
\1Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) —
If Equipped...........................213
\3Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays............................215
\3Oil Change Required...................218
\3Trip Functions.......................219\3Compass Display.....................222
\3Telephone — If Equipped...............224
\3Navigation — If Equipped...............226
\3Personal Settings
(Customer Programmable Features)........227
\1Setting The Analog Clock.................232
\1Radio General Information................232
\3Radio Broadcast Signals.................232
\3Two Types Of Signals..................2324

\3Electrical Disturbances..................233
\3AM Reception.......................233
\3FM Reception........................233
\1Sales Code REN — Multimedia System —
If Equipped...........................234
\3Operating Instructions —
Satellite Radio (If Equipped).............234
\3Operating Instructions — Hands-Free
Communication (UConnect™)
(If Equipped)........................235
\3Clock Setting Procedure.................235
\1Sales Code REQ — AM/FM Stereo Radio And
6–Disc CD/DVD Changer
(MP3/WMA AUX Jack)..................237
\3Operating Instructions - Radio Mode.......237\3Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode For CD
And MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-Video)....245
\3Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files........247
\3List Button
(Disc Mode For MP3/WMA Play)..........250
\3Info Button
(Disc Mode For MP3/WMA Play)..........250
\1Sales Code RER — Multimedia System —
If Equipped...........................252
\3Operating Instructions — Satellite Radio.....253
\3Operating Instructions — Hands-Free
Communication (UConnect™)
(If Equipped)........................253
\3Clock Setting Procedure.................253
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\1Sales Code RES — AM/FM Stereo Radio With
CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack)................256
\3Operating Instructions - Radio Mode.......256
\3Operation Instructions - CD Mode For CD And
MP3 Audio Play......................262
\3Notes On Playing MP3 Files.............264
\3List Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play).......267
\3Info Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play).......267
\1Satellite Radio (RSC) — If Equipped
(REQ And RES Radios Only)...............268
\3System Activation.....................268
\3Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification
Number (ENS/SID)....................269
\3Selecting Satellite Mode.................269\3Satellite Antenna......................269
\3Reception Quality.....................270
\3Operating Instructions - Satellite Mode......270
\3Operating Instructions - Hands Free Phone
(If Equipped)........................272
\3Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment
System (VES\2) (If Equipped).............272
\1Video Entertainment System — If Equipped....272
\1Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) —
If Equipped...........................275
\3Connecting The iPod\2..................275
\3Controlling The iPod\2Using Radio Buttons . . . 275
\3Play Mode..........................276
\3List Or Browse Mode..................278
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\1Remote Sound System Controls — If Equipped . . 279
\1CD/DVD Disc Maintenance...............281
\1Radio Operation And Cellular Phones........281
\1Climate Controls.......................281
\3Manual Air Conditioning And
Heating System......................282\3Automatic Temperature Control —
If Equipped.........................284
\3Operating Tips.......................290
\1Rear Window Features...................293
\3Electric Rear Window Defroster...........293
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INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROLS
1 — Air Outlet 6 — Glove Box 11 — Ash Tray* 16 — Headlight Switch
2 — Instrument Cluster 7 — Radio 12 — Storage Compartment* * If Equipped
3 — Hazard Switch 8 — Climate Control 13 — Ignition Switch
4 — Analog Clock 9 — Heated Seat Switch* 14 — Hood Release
5 — Electronic Stability Program Off Button* /
Traction Control System Off Button*10 — Power Outlet 15 — Trunk Release SwitchUNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 199
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BASE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
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PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
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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 148 for
more information.) (See page 152 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 369 for more information.)
3. Front Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped
This light will turn on when the front fog lights are
ON. (See page 134 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 135 for more
information.)
5. Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
6. Odometer/Trip Odometer
The odometer shows the total distance the vehicle has
been driven. The trip odometer shows individual trip
mileage. Refer to “Trip Odometer Button” for additional
information.
NOTE:U.S. federal regulations require upon transfer of
vehicle ownership, the seller certify the mileage the
vehicle has been driven. Therefore, if the odometer
reading is changed because of repair or replacement, be
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