2009 CHRYSLER 300 SRT Owners Manual

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
Mirrors.............................. 84
▫Automatic Dimming Inside Mirror......... 84
▫Outside Mirrors...................... 85
▫Outside Mirrors Folding Feature —
If Equipped......................... 85
▫Driver Side Outside Mirror Auto Dimmer.... 85
▫Tilt In Reverse Feature................. 85
▫Power Mirrors....................... 86
▫Heated Power Mirrors.................. 87▫Illuminated Vanity Mirrors.............. 87
Hands-Free Communication (UConnect)—
If Equipped........................... 88
▫Operation.......................... 90
▫Phone Call Features................... 98
▫UConnectSystem Features............. 100
▫Advanced Phone Connectivity........... 105
▫Things You Should Know About Your
UConnectSystem................... 107
▫General Information.................. 116
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Voice Recognition System (VR) —
If Equipped.......................... 116
▫Voice Recognition System (VR) Operation . . . 116
▫Commands........................ 118
▫Voice Training...................... 121
Seats.............................. 122
▫Power Seats........................ 122
▫Power Reclining Seats................. 123
▫Lumbar Support..................... 124
▫Head Restraints..................... 125
▫Heated Seats....................... 126
▫Folding Rear Seat.................... 127
Driver Memory Seat — If Equipped........ 128▫Programming The Memory Feature....... 129
▫Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) Transmitter To The Memory
Feature........................... 130
▫Memory Position Recall................ 131
▫Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available With
Memory Seat Only)................... 131
To Open And Close The Hood............ 132
Lights............................. 134
▫Headlight Switch.................... 134
▫Automatic Headlights................. 135
▫Headlights On With Wipers............. 135
▫SmartBeams — If Equipped............. 135
▫Headlight Time Delay................. 137
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▫Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped.... 137
▫Lights-On Reminder.................. 137
▫Fog Lights......................... 138
▫Multifunction Lever.................. 138
▫Overhead Console Map/Reading Lights.... 140
▫Interior Lights...................... 140
Windshield Wipers And Washers.......... 142
▫Intermittent Wiper System.............. 142
▫Mist Feature........................ 143
▫Windshield Washers.................. 143
▫Headlights On With Wipers............. 143
▫Rain Sensing Wipers.................. 144Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column —
If Equipped.......................... 146
Adjustable Pedals..................... 147
Electronic Speed Control................ 148
▫To Activate......................... 149
▫To Set At A Desired Speed.............. 150
▫To Deactivate....................... 150
▫To Resume Speed.................... 150
▫To Vary The Speed Setting.............. 150
▫To Accelerate For Passing.............. 151
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) —
If Equipped.......................... 152
▫Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation . . 155
▫Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) . . 155
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▫To Activate......................... 156
▫To Set a Desired ACC Speed............ 156
▫To Cancel.......................... 158
▫ToTurnOff ........................ 158
▫To Resume Speed.................... 159
▫To Vary The Speed Setting.............. 159
▫Setting The Following Distance In ACC.... 160
▫Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu..... 163
▫Display Warnings And Maintenance....... 166
▫Precautions While Driving With ACC...... 169
▫General Information.................. 173
▫Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control
Mode............................. 173Rear Park Assist System................. 175
Overhead Console..................... 180
▫Courtesy/Reading Lights.............. 180
▫Sunglasses Storage................... 180
Garage Door Opener — If Equipped........ 181
▫Programming HomeLink.............. 182
▫Gate Operator/Canadian Programming.... 185
▫Using HomeLink................... 185
▫Reprogramming A Single HomeLink
Button............................ 186
▫Security........................... 186
▫Troubleshooting Tips.................. 186
▫General Information.................. 187
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Power Sunroof — If Equipped............ 187
▫Opening Sunroof - Express............. 188
▫Closing Sunroof - Express.............. 188
▫Pinch Protect Feature................. 188
▫Pinch Protect Override................ 189
▫Venting Sunroof - Express.............. 189
▫Sunshade Operation.................. 189
▫Wind Buffeting...................... 189
▫Sunroof Maintenance................. 190
▫Ignition Off Operation................. 190
▫Sunroof Fully Closed.................. 190
Electrical Power Outlets................. 190▫Electrical Outlet Use With Engine Off...... 192
Cupholders.......................... 193
▫Front Seat Cupholders................. 193
▫Rear Seat Cupholders................. 193
Storage............................. 194
▫Console Features.................... 194
▫CargoArea ........................ 195
Cargo Area Features................... 197
▫Trunk Mat — If Equipped.............. 197
Rear Window Features.................. 197
▫Electric Rear Window Defroster.......... 197
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MIRRORS
Automatic Dimming Inside Mirror
This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare
from vehicles behind you. You can turn the feature on or
off by pressing the button at the base of the mirror. A light
next to the button will illuminate to indicate when the
dimming feature is activated.
CAUTION!
To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never
spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror.
Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the
mirror clean.
Automatic Dimming Mirror
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Outside Mirrors
To receive maximum benefit, adjust the outside mirror(s)
to center on the adjacent lane of traffic and a slight
overlap of the view obtained from the inside mirror.
NOTE:The passenger-side convex outside mirror will
give a much wider view to the rear, and especially of the
lane next to your vehicle.
WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger-side
convex mirror will look smaller and farther away
than they really are. Relying too much on your
passenger-side convex mirror could cause you to
collide with another vehicle or other object. Use your
inside mirror when judging the size or distance of a
vehicle seen in the passenger-side convex mirror.
Outside Mirrors Folding Feature — If Equipped
Some models have exterior mirrors that are hinged. The
hinge allows the mirror to pivot forward and rearward to
resist damage. The hinge has three detent positions, full
forward, full rearward and normal.
Driver Side Outside Mirror Auto Dimmer
This mirror automatically adjusts for annoying headlight
glare from vehicles behind you. You can turn this feature
on or off by pressing the button at the base of the inside
rearview mirror.
Tilt In Reverse Feature
TheTilt in Reversefeature tilts the outside rearview
mirrors downward when the ignition switch is in the ON
position and the transmission is in the REVERSE posi-
tion. This feature provides the driver with a better view
of the ground and vehicle in the area of the rear tires
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when backing up. The mirrors will move back to their
previous position when the transmission is shifted out of
REVERSE.
TheTilt in Reversefeature can be enabled or disabled.
Refer to “Tilt Mirrors Down in Reverse,” under “Personal
Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” under
“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in
Section 4.
Power Mirrors
The power mirror switch is located on the driver’s door
trim panel next to the power door lock switch. A rotary
knob selects the left mirror, right mirror or off position.
After selecting a mirror, move the knob in the same
direction you want the mirror to move. Use the center off
position to guard against accidentally moving a mirror
position.
Power Mirror Control
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