2008 CHRYSLER 300 SRT radio controls

Tip Start Feature
Do notpress the accelerator. Use the Fob with Integrated
Key to briefly turn the ignition switch to the START
position and release it as soon as the starter engages. The
starter motor will continue to run, and it will disengage
automatically when the engine is running.
Ignition Key Removal
Place the shift lever in PARK. Turn the key to the LOCK
position and then remove the key.
NOTE:The power window switches, radio, power
sunroof (if equipped), and power outlets will remain
active for up to 60 minutes after the ignition switch is
turned to the LOCK position. Opening either front door
will cancel this feature. The time for this feature is
programmable. Refer to “Delay Power Off to Accessories
Until Exit,” under “Personal Settings (Customer Pro-
grammable Features),” under “Electronic Vehicle Infor-
mation Center (EVIC)” in Section 4.
WARNING!
Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving
unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be seri-
ously or fatally injured. Don’t leave the key in the
ignition. A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle.
CAUTION!
An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always
remove key from the ignition and lock all doors
when leaving the vehicle unattended.
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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

▫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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4

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 turnedOFF. Opening either front door will cancel this feature.
The time is programmable. Refer to “Delay Power Off to
Accessories Until Exit,” under “Personal Settings (Cus-
tomer Programmable Features),” under “Electronic Ve-
hicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4.
SALES CODE REN — MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM — IF
EQUIPPED
NOTE:The sales code is located on the lower right side
of the unit’s faceplate.
The REN Multimedia system contains a radio, CD/DVD
player, USB port, a 20-gigabyte hard drive (HDD), and a
“JukeBox” (virtual CD changer). Sirius Satellite Radio is
optional. The 6.5-in (16.5 cm) touch screen allows for easy
menu selection.
A 20-gigabyte HDD allows uploads of music and photos
from CDs or through the USB port. The Gracenote
database finds the artist, track, and title for the music.
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The RER Multimedia system contains a radio, Sirius
Satellite Radio player, navigation system, CD/DVD
player, USB port, 20-gigabyte hard drive (HDD), and the
UConnectHands-Free Bluetoothcellular system.
NOTE:If your vehicle is not equipped with UConnect,
the unit will respond with a “Feature Not Available”
message when selecting controls related to this feature.
A 6.5-in (16.5 cm) touch screen allows easy menu selec-
tion, while the Advanced Voice Dialog System recognizes
more than 1,000 words for audio, navigation, entertain-
ment, and hands-free mobile phone use.
The satellite navigation capability combines a Global-
Positioning System (GPS)-based navigation system with
an integrated color screen to provide maps, turn identi-
fication, selection menus, and instructions for selecting a
variety of destinations and routes.A shared HDD for the navigation system, the database,
and other radio features allows uploads of music and
photos from CDs or through the USB port. The Gracenote
database finds the artist, track, and title for the music.
An auxiliary input jack permits passengers to listen to a
portable MP3 player through the vehicle’s speakers. For
vehicles equipped with the Vehicle Entertainment System
(VES), separate audio outputs allow passengers to listen
to the vehicle speakers while different audio tracks play
through the system’s wireless headphones. This means
rear-seat passengers can watch a DVD on the optional
rear-seat entertainment system while the driver and
front-seat passenger listen to the radio.
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•The LCD Screen swings up from the rear of the
armrest to allow the rear seat passenger(s) to view the
display.NOTE:Close the armrest after the LCD screen has been
raised to its viewing position.
•The touch screen radio and DVD player controls allow
front seat operation for easy setup in the case of
younger rear seat passengers.
Opening the Rear Seat VESVESVideo Screen
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Vehicles equipped with steering wheel-mounted buttons
are also equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC). The EVIC features a driver-interactive
display. This is located in the upper part of the instru-
ment cluster between the speedometer and tachometer.
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 and media mode information
depending on which radio is in the vehicle.If the Compass/Temp/Audio screen is already displayed
when the AUDIO MODE button is pressed, then the
mode will change (i.e. from AM to FM, to Media mode,
etc., depending on which radio is in the vehicle).
When the EVIC is in the Compass/Temp/
Audio screen, press the FUNCTION SELECT
button to operate various radio, media, and
Universal Customer Interface (UCI) functions
(i.e., advance presets, select next folder, jump to
or start playing songs in playlists, etc., depend-
ing on which radio is in the vehicle and if
equipped with UCI).
When the EVIC is in the Compass/Temp/
Audio screen, press the SCROLL button to seek
up and down radio stations, tracks, chapters,
files, etc., depending on which radio is in the
vehicle.
VOL-
UME
Button
AUDIO
MODE
Button
FUNC-
TION
SELECT
Button
SCROLL
Button
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