2009 CHRYSLER 300 SRT power

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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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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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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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NOTE:For vehicles equipped with Driver Memory
Seat, you can use your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter or the MEMORY switch on the driver’s door
trim panel to return the power mirrors to pre-
programmed positions. Refer to “Driver Memory Seat”
in this section.
Heated Power Mirrors
These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature
is activated whenever you turn on the Electric Rear
Window Defroster. Refer to “Electric Rear Window De-
froster” under “Rear Window Features” in Section 3.
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
An illuminated vanity mirror is located on the sun visor.
To use the mirror, rotate the sun visor downward and
swing the mirror cover upward. The light turns on
automatically. Closing the mirror cover turns off the light.
Illuminated Vanity Mirror
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BluetoothCommunication Link
Cellular phones have been found to lose connection to
the UConnectsystem. When this happens, the connec-
tion can generally be re-established by switching the
phone off/on. Your cellular phone is recommended to
remain in BluetoothON mode.
Power-Up
After switching the ignition key from OFF to either the
ON or ACC position, or after a language change, you
must wait at least five seconds prior to using the system.
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SEATS
Power Seats
The power seat switch is on the outboard side of the seat
near the floor. Use this switch to move the driver’s seat
up or down, forward or rearward, or to recline the
seatback. The passenger’s seat will move up or down,
forward or rearward.
Power Seat Switch
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