2008 CHRYSLER 300 SRT Owners Manual

The top compartment holds small items, such as a pen
and note pad, while the larger bottom compartment will
hold CDs and alike. The bottom compartment also con-
tains a 12-volt power outlet and a molded-in coin holder
(designed to hold various size coins). A slot in the left and
right side of the top compartment provides clearance for
power cords to pass conveniently out of the bin with the
lid closed. This feature is ideal for games, laptops, cell
phones, or other electrical equipment. The console’s front
opening lid allows for easy access to these compartments.
With Vehicle Entertainment System (VES)
The center console contains a large storage compartment.
The storage compartment contains a 12-volt power outlet
and a molded-in coin holder (designed to hold various
size coins). A slot in the top left and right side of the
storage compartment provides clearance for power cordsto pass conveniently out of the compartment with the lid
closed. This feature is ideal for games, laptops, cell
phones, or other electrical equipment. The console’s
front-opening lid allows for easy access to the storage
compartment for both the driver and the front passenger.
Cargo Area
The 60/40 split-folding rear seat provides cargo-carrying
versatility. The seatbacks fold down easily by pulling
nylon tabs between the seatbacks and the bolsters. When
the seats are folded down, they provide a continuous,
nearly-flat extension of the load floor.
When the seatback is folded to the upright position, make
sure it is latched by strongly pulling on the top of the
seatback above the seat strap.
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WARNING!
•Be certain that the seatback is securely locked
into position. If the seatback in not securely
locked into position, the seat will not provide
the proper stability for child seats and/or pas-
sengers. An improperly latched seat could cause
serious injury.
•The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle (with
the rear seatbacks in the locked-up or folded
down position) should not be used as a play
area by children when the vehicle is in motion.
They could be seriously injured in an accident.
Children should be seated and using the proper
restraint system.
•To help protect against personal injury, passen-
gers should not be seated in the rear cargo area.
The rear cargo space is intended for load carry-
ing purposes only, not for passengers, who
should sit in seats and use seat belts.
WARNING!
•The weight and position of cargo and passengers
can change the vehicle center of gravity and ve-
hicle handling. To avoid loss of control resulting
in personal injury, follow these guidelines for
loading your vehicle:
•Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor. Put
heavier objects as low and as far forward as possible.
•Place as much cargo as possible in front of the rear
axle. Too much weight or improperly placed weight
over or behind the rear axle can cause the rear of the
vehicle to sway.
•Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of the
seatback. This could impair visibility or become a
dangerous projectile in a sudden stop or collision.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS

Instrument Panel And Controls.............197

Premium Instrument Cluster...............198

Instrument Cluster Descriptions............199

Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . . 209
▫Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays............................211
▫Trip Functions.......................215
▫Performance Pages — If Equipped.........217
▫Compass Display.....................220▫Telephone — If Equipped...............222
▫Navigation — If Equipped...............224
▫Driver-Selectable Surround Sound (DSS) –
If Equipped.........................225
▫System Warnings (Customer Information
Features)...........................225
▫Personal Settings (Customer Programmable
Features)...........................226

Setting The Analog Clock.................231

Radio General Information................2314

▫Radio Broadcast Signals.................231
▫Two Types Of Signals..................231
▫Electrical Disturbances..................232
▫AM Reception.......................232
▫FM Reception........................232

Sales Code REN — Multimedia System —
If Equipped...........................232
▫Operating Instructions — Satellite Radio
(If Equipped)........................233
▫Operating Instructions — Voice Recognition
System (VR) (If Equipped)...............233
▫Operating Instructions — Hands-Free
Communication (UConnect) (If Equipped) . . . 233
▫Clock Setting Procedure.................234
Sales Code REQ — AM/FM Stereo Radio And
6–Disc CD/DVD Changer
(MP3/WMA AUX Jack)..................236
▫Operating Instructions - Radio Mode.......236
▫Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode For CD And
MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-Video).......244
▫NotesOnPlayingMP3/WMAFiles ........246
▫List Button (Disc Mode For
MP3/WMA Play).....................249
▫Info Button (Disc Mode For
MP3/WMA Play).....................249

Sales Code RER — Multimedia System —
If Equipped...........................251
▫Operating Instructions — Satellite Radio.....253
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▫Operating Instructions — Hands-Free
Communication (UConnect) (If Equipped) . . . 253
▫Clock Setting Procedure.................253

Sales Code RES — AM/FM Stereo Radio With CD
Player (MP3 AUX Jack)..................256
▫Operating Instructions - Radio Mode.......256
▫Operation Instructions - CD Mode For CD And
MP3 Audio Play......................262
▫Notes On Playing MP3 Files.............264
▫List Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play).......267
▫Info Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play).......267

Satellite Radio (RSC) — If Equipped
(RER/REQ/REN Radios Only).............268
▫System Activation.....................268▫Electronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification
Number (ENS/SID)....................269
▫Selecting Satellite Mode.................269
▫Satellite Antenna......................270
▫Reception Quality.....................270
▫Operating Instructions - Satellite Mode......270
▫Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Phone
(If Equipped)........................273
▫Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment
System (VES™) (If Equipped).............273

Sirius Backseat TV™ — If Equipped.........273

Video Entertainment System (VES)—
If Equipped...........................273
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▫Kicker13-Speaker High Performance Sound
System With Driver-Selectable Surround
(DSS) – If Equipped...................276
▫KickerMobile Surround (KMS1)–
If Equipped.........................276

Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) —
If Equipped...........................277
▫Connecting The iPodDevice............277
▫Controlling The iPodUsing Radio Buttons . . . 278
▫Play Mode..........................278
▫List Or Browse Mode..................280
Remote Sound System Controls —
If Equipped...........................281

CD/DVD Disc Maintenance...............283

Radio Operation And Cellular Phones........283

Climate Controls.......................283
▫Automatic Temperature Control...........284
▫Operating Tips.......................289

Rear Window Features...................292
▫Electric Rear Window Defroster...........292
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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* 11 — Ash Tray* * If Equipped
6 — Glove Box 12 — Storage Compartment*
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PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
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