2009 CHRYSLER 300 SRT power steering

Defroster
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should be able to
feel the air directed against the windshield. See your
authorized dealer for service if your defroster is
inoperable.
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread. Inspect the tread and sidewall for
cuts and cracks. Check the wheel nuts for tightness.
Check the tires (including spare) for proper pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights
while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high
beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.
Door Latches
Check for positive closing, latching, and locking.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid, or
brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be
located and corrected immediately.
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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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WARNING!
•Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into
position. If the seatback is not securely locked into
position, the seat will not provide the proper
stability for child seats and/or passengers. An
improperly latched seat could cause serious injury.
•The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle (with the
rear seatbacks in the locked-up or folded down
position) should not be used as a play area by
children when the vehicle is in motion. They could
be seriously injured in an accident. Children
should be seated and using the proper restraint
system.
DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED
This feature allows the driver to store up to two different
memory profiles for easy recall through a Memory
switch. Each memory profile contains desired position
settings for the driver seat, side mirror, adjustable pedals,
and power tilt and telescopic steering column, and a set
of desired radio station presets.
The Memory switch is located on the driver’s door trim
panel. The switch contains an (S) button to activate the
memory save function. It also contains a rocker switch
labeled with the number (1) and the number (2). The
rocker switch allows the driver to recall either of two
pre-programmed memory profiles by pressing the appro-
priate side of the switch.
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Programming The Memory Feature
To create a new memory profile, perform the following:
NOTE:Saving a new memory profile will erase an
existing profile from memory.1. Adjust all memory profile settings to desired prefer-
ences (i.e., seat, side mirror, adjustable pedals, power tilt
and telescopic steering column, and radio station pre-
sets).
2. Press and release the SET (S) button on the Memory
switch, then press the side of the rocker switch labeled (1)
within five seconds. The Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) will display which memory position is
being set.
If desired, a second memory profile can be stored into
memory as follows:
1. Adjust all memory profile settings to desired prefer-
ences (i.e., seat, side mirror, adjustable pedals, power tilt
and telescopic steering column, and radio station pre-
sets).
Memory Switch
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NOTE:Your RKE transmitters can be unlinked to your
memory settings by pressing the SET (S) button followed
by the UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter in Step 4
above.
Memory Position Recall
NOTE:The vehicle must be in PARK to recall memory
positions. If a recall is attempted when the vehicle is not
in PARK, a message will display in the EVIC.
To recall the memory settings for driver one, press
Memory button number 1 on the driver’s door or the
UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter linked to
memory position 1.
To recall the memory setting for driver two, press
Memory button number 2 on the driver’s door or the
UNLOCK button on the RKE transmitter linked to
memory position 2.A recall can be cancelled by pressing any of the Memory
buttons (S, 1, or 2) on the driver’s door during a recall.
When a recall is cancelled, the driver seat, side mirror,
adjustable pedals, and power tilt and telescopic steering
column stop moving. A delay of one second will occur
before another recall can be selected.Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available with Memory Seat
Only)
This feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to
enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the
vehicle.
The distance the driver seat moves depends on where
you have the driver seat positioned when you remove the
key from the ignition switch.
•When you remove the key from the ignition switch,
the driver seat will move about 2.4 in (60 mm)
rearward if the driver seat position is greater than or
equal to 2.7 in (67.7 mm) forward of the rear stop. The
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POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
— IF EQUIPPED
This feature allows you to tilt the steering column
upward or downward. It also allows you to lengthen or
shorten the steering column. The power tilt/telescoping
steering column lever is located below the multifunction
lever on the steering column.
To tilt the steering column, move the lever up or down as
desired. To lengthen or shorten the steering column, pull
the lever toward you or push the lever away from you as
desired.
NOTE:For vehicles equipped with Driver Memory
Seat, you can use your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering
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Each memory profile contains desired position settings
for the driver seat, side mirror, adjustable pedals (if
equipped), and 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 panel will recall memory profiles. To make
your selection, press and release the FUNCTION SE-
LECT button until “ON” or “OFF” appears. Refer to
“Driver Memory Seat” in Section 3.
“Sound Horn with Remote Key Lock”
When ON is selected, a short horn sound will occur when
the RKE transmitter LOCK button is pressed. This feature
may be selected with or without the flash lights on
lock/unlock feature. To make your selection, press and
release the FUNCTION SELECT button until “ON” or
“OFF” appears.
“Rain Sensing Intermittent Wipers”
When ON is selected, the system will automatically
activate the windshield wipers if it senses moisture on
the windshield. To make your selection, press and release
the FUNCTION SELECT button until “ON” or “OFF”
appears. When OFF is selected, the system reverts to the
standard intermittent wiper operation.
“Automatically Move Seat Back on Exit” — If
Equipped
This feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to
enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the
vehicle. To make your selection, press and release the
FUNCTION SELECT button until “ON” or “OFF” ap-
pears.
NOTE:The seat will return to the memorized seat
location (if Recall Memory with Remote Key Unlock is set
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Driving On Slippery Surfaces............. 323
▫Acceleration........................ 323
▫Traction........................... 323
Driving Through Water................. 324
▫Flowing/Rising Water................. 324
▫Shallow Standing Water............... 324
Power Steering....................... 326
▫Power Steering Fluid Check............. 326
Parking Brake........................ 327
Brake System........................ 329
▫Anti-Lock Brake System............... 329
Electronic Brake Control System........... 332
▫ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)........... 332▫TCS (Traction Control System)........... 332
▫BAS (Brake Assist System).............. 333
▫ESP (Electronic Stability Program)........ 333
▫Synchronizing ESP................... 337
▫ESP/BAS Malfunction Indicator Light And
ESP/TCS Indicator Light............... 337
Tire Safety Information................. 338
▫Tire Markings....................... 338
▫Tire Identification Number (TIN)......... 342
▫Tire Loading And Tire Pressure.......... 343
Tires — General Information............. 347
▫Tire Pressure....................... 347
▫Tire Inflation Pressures................ 348
▫Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation . . . 349
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