2008 CHRYSLER 300 SRT clock

Rotate the HEADLIGHT switch clockwise to the first
detent for parking light and instrument panel light
operation. Turn it to the second detent for headlight,
parking light, and instrument panel light operation.
Automatic Headlights
This system automatically turns the headlights ON or
OFF according to ambient light levels. To turn the system
ON, rotate the HEADLIGHT switch counterclockwise to
the AUTO (A) position. When the system is on, the
headlight time delay feature is also on. This means the
headlights will stay on for up to 90 seconds after you turn
the ignition switch OFF. To turn the automatic system
OFF, move the HEADLIGHT switch out of the AUTO (A)
position.
HEADLIGHT Switch
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and automatically switches from high beams to low
beams until the approaching vehicle is out of view.
To Activate
1. Select “Automatic High Beams — ON” through the
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to
“Automatic High Beams,” under “Personal Settings
(Customer Programmable Features),” under “Electronic
Vehicle Information Center” in Section 4.
2. Rotate the HEADLIGHT switch counterclockwise to
the AUTO (A) position.
3. Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch
the headlights to the HIGH BEAM position.
NOTE:This system will not activate until the vehicle is
at or above 25 mph (40 km/h).
To Deactivate
Perform either of the following steps to deactivate the
SmartBeam system.
1. Pull the multifunction lever toward you to switch the
headlights from the HIGH BEAM to the LOW BEAM
position.
2. Rotate the headlight switch clockwise from the AUTO
(A) to the ON position.
NOTE:Broken, muddy, or obstructed headlights and
taillights of vehicles in the field of view will cause
headlights to remain on longer (closer to the vehicle).
Also, dirt, film, and other obstructions on the windshield
or camera lens will cause the system to function improp-
erly.
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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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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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SETTING THE ANALOG CLOCK
To set the analog clock at the top center of the instrument
panel, press and hold the button until the setting is
correct.
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.
Analog Clock
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Clock Setting Procedure
Setting the Clock
1. Turn on the multimedia system.
2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. The
clock setting menu will appear on the screen.
3. To move the hour forward, touch the screen where the
word “Hour” with the arrow pointing upward is dis-
played. To move the hour backward, touch the screen
where the word “Hour” with the arrow pointing down-
ward is displayed.
4. To move the minute forward, touch the screen where
the word “Min” with the arrow pointing upward is
displayed. To move the minute backward, touch the
screen where the word “Min” with the arrow pointing
downward is displayed.5. To save the new time setting, touch the screen where
the word “Save” is displayed.Changing Daylight Savings Time
When selected, this feature will display the time of day in
daylight savings time. Proceed as follows to change the
current setting:
1. Turn on the multimedia system.
2. Touch the screen where the time is displayed. The
clock setting menu will appear on the screen.
3. When this feature is on, a check mark will appear in
the box next to the words “Daylight Savings.” Touch the
screen where the words “Daylight Savings” are dis-
played to change the current setting.
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