2009 CHRYSLER 300 C radio

Sales Code REQ — AM/FM Stereo Radio And
6–Disc CD/DVD Changer (MP3/WMA AUX
Jack)............................... 242
▫Operating Instructions - Radio Mode...... 243
▫Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode For CD
And MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-Video) . . . 251
▫Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files....... 253
▫List Button (Disc Mode For MP3/WMA
Play)............................. 255
▫Info Button (Disc Mode For MP3/WMA
Play)............................. 255
AM/FM/CD/DVD Multimedia System Radio
(RER/REN) – If Equipped................ 258
▫Operating Instructions — Voice Recognition
System (VR) — If Equipped............. 258▫Operating Instructions — Hands-Free
Communication (UConnect)
— If Equipped...................... 258
▫Clock Setting Procedure............... 258
Sales Code RES — AM/FM Stereo Radio With
CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack)............... 261
▫Operating Instructions — Radio Mode..... 261
▫Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play................. 264
▫Notes On Playing MP3 Files............ 266
▫Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode.... 269
Sales Code RES/RSC — AM/FM Stereo Radio
With CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack) And Sirius
Radio............................... 270
▫Operating Instructions — Radio Mode..... 270
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▫Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play................. 276
▫Notes On Playing MP3 Files............ 278
▫List Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play)...... 280
▫Info Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play)...... 281
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)
— If Equipped........................ 282
▫Connecting The iPod................. 282
▫Using This Feature................... 283
▫
Controlling The iPodUsing Radio Buttons. . 283
▫Play Mode......................... 283
▫List Or Browse Mode................. 285
Satellite Radio — If Equipped
(REN/REQ/RER/RES/REU Radios Only)..... 287▫System Activation.................... 287
▫Electronic Serial Number/Sirius
Identification Number (ESN/SID)......... 287
▫Selecting Satellite Mode................ 288
▫Satellite Antenna..................... 288
▫Reception Quality.................... 288
▫Operating Instructions — Satellite Mode.... 289
▫Operating Instructions — Hands-Free Phone
(If Equipped)....................... 291
▫Operating Instructions — Video
Entertainment System (VES)™
(If Equipped)....................... 291
KickerHigh Performance Sound System With
Driver-Selectable Surround (DSS)
– If Equipped......................... 292
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Sirius Backseat TV™ — If Equipped........ 293
Video Entertainment System (VES)™
— If Equipped........................ 293
Remote Sound System Controls
— If Equipped........................ 295
CD/DVD Maintenance................. 297
Radio Operation And Cellular Phones....... 297Climate Controls...................... 298
▫Manual Air Conditioning And Heating
System............................ 298
▫Automatic Temperature Control
— If Equipped...................... 301
▫Operating Tips...................... 306
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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
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 But-
ton* / Traction Control System OFF Button*11 - Ash Tray* * If Equipped
6 - Glove Compartment 12 - Storage Compartment*UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 207
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Press the FUNCTION SELECT button to accept
a selection. The FUNCTION SELECT button
also functions as a remote sound system con-
trol. Refer to “Remote Sound System Controls”
in this section.
Press the SCROLL button to scroll through Trip
Functions, Navigation (if equipped), System
Status Messages, and Personal Settings (Cus-
tomer Programmable Features). The SCROLL
button also functions as a remote sound system
control. Refer to “Remote Sound System Con-
trols” in this section.Press the AUDIO MODE button to select the
Compass/Temp/Audio screen. Along with
compass reading and outside temperature, this
screen will display radio and media mode
information depending on which radio is in the
vehicle. Refer to “Remote Sound System Con-
trols” in this section.
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays
When the appropriate conditions exist, the EVIC displays
the following messages:
•Turn Signal On (with a continuous warning chime if
the vehicle is driven more than 1 mile [1.6 km] with
either turn signal on)
•Left Front Turn Signal Light Out (with a single chime)
•Left Rear Turn Signal Light Out (with a single chime)
FUNC-
TION
SELECT
Button
SCROLL
Button
AUDIO
MODE
Button
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“Remote Key Unlock”
WhenDriver Door 1st Pressis selected, only the driver’s
door will unlock on the first press of the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter UNLOCK button. When Driver
Door 1st Press is selected, you must press the RKE
transmitter UNLOCK button twice to unlock the passen-
ger’s doors. WhenAll Doors 1st Pressis selected, all of
the doors will unlock on the first press of the RKE
transmitter UNLOCK button. To make your selection,
press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until
“Driver Door 1st Press” or “All Doors 1st Press” appears.
NOTE:If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry
and the EVIC is programmed to Unlock All Doors 1st
Press, all doors will unlock no matter which handle is
grasped. If Driver Door 1st Press is programmed, only
the driver ’s door will unlock when the driver ’s door is
grasped. With Passive Entry, if Driver Door 1st Press is
programmed touching the handle more than once will
only result in the driver ’s door opening. You have totouch a passenger handle to unlock all doors passively
when Driver ’s Door Only is programmed in the EVIC.
“Recall Memory with Remote Key Unlock” — If
Equipped
When ON is selected, you can use your RKE transmitter
to recall one of two pre-programmed memory profiles.
Each memory profile contains desired position settings
for the driver seat, side mirror, adjustable pedals (if
equipped), power tilt and telescopic steering column (if
equipped), and a set of desired radio station presets.
When OFF is selected, only the MEMORY switch on the
driver’s door trim panel will recall memory profiles. To
make your selection, press and release the FUNCTION
SELECT button until “ON” or “OFF” appears. Refer to
“Driver Memory Seat” in Section 3.
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“Delay Power Off to Accessories Until Exit”
When this feature is selected, the power WINDOW
switches, radio, hands-free system (if equipped), DVD
video system (if equipped), power sunroof (if equipped),
and power outlets will remain active for up to 60 minutes
after the ignition switch is turned OFF. Opening a vehicle
door will cancel this feature. To make your selection,
press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button until
“Off,” “45 sec.,” “5 min.,” “10 min.,” “30 min.,” or “60
min.” appears.
“AWD System Displays”
When in this display you may select “ON” or “OFF”.
When ON is selected, the EVIC displays the current
mode of the transfer-case. A five second display appears
any time the transfer-case changes from All Wheel Drive
(AWD) to Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) or from RWD to
AWD. The EVIC also displays the current mode of the
transfer-case when you shift into drive or reverse. Tomake your selection, press and release the FUNCTION
SELECT button until “ON” or “OFF” appears.
“Confirmation of Voice Commands” — If
Equipped
When ON is selected, all voice commands from the
UConnectsystem are confirmed. To make your selec-
tion, press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button
until “ON” or “OFF” appears.
“Park Assist System” — If Equipped
When ON is selected, the system will scan for objects
behind the vehicle when the transmission is in the
REVERSE or NEUTRAL position. To make your selec-
tion, press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button
until “ON” or “OFF” appears.
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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.
SALES CODE REQ — AM/FM STEREO RADIO
AND 6–DISC CD/DVD CHANGER (MP3/WMA AUX
JACK)
NOTE:The radio sales code is located on the lower right
side of the radio faceplate.
Analog Clock
REQ Radio
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