2009 CHRYSLER 300 SRT trip computer

This system conveniently allows the driver to select a
variety of useful information by pressing the switches
mounted on the steering wheel. The EVIC consists of the
following:
•System status
•Vehicle information warning message displays
•Tire Pressure Monitor System (if equipped)
•Personal settings (customer programmable features)
•Compass display
•Outside temperature display
•Trip computer functions
•UConnecthands-free communication system dis-
plays (if equipped)
•Navigation system screens (if equipped)
•Audio mode display
•Surround Sound modes (if equipped with Driver-
Selectable Surround [DSS])
•Performance Pages (if equipped)
The system allows the driver to select information by
pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering
wheel.
Press and release the MENU button and the
mode displayed will change between Trip
Functions, Performance Pages (if equipped),
Navigation (if equipped), System Warnings,
System Status, Personal Settings, and Surround
Sound (if equipped).
MENU
Button
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•Upshift
•Stereo (if equipped with Driver-Selectable Surround
Sound [DSS])
•Video Surround (if equipped with Driver-Selectable
Surround Sound [DSS])
•Audio Surround (if equipped with Driver-Selectable
Surround Sound [DSS])
•0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) (if equipped with Performance
Pages)
•Braking Distance (if equipped with Performance
Pages)
•1/8 Mile (if equipped with Performance Pages)
•1/4 Mile (if equipped with Performance Pages)
•Instantaneous G-Force (if equipped with Performance
Pages)
•Peak G-Force (if equipped with Performance Pages)
•Digital Speedometer (if equipped with Performance
Pages)
Trip Functions
Press and release the MENU button until one of the
following Trip Functions displays in the EVIC:
•Average Fuel Economy
•Distance To Empty
•Trip A
•Trip B
•Elapsed Time
•Display Units of Measure in
Press the SCROLL button to cycle through all the Trip
Computer functions.
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“Check Gascap” message will display in the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) (if equipped). If this
occurs, tighten the fuel filler cap properly and press the
TRIP ODOMETER button to turn off the message. If the
problem continues, the message will appear the next time
the vehicle is started.
A loose, improperly installed, or damaged fuel filler cap
may also turn on the MIL. Refer to “Onboard Diagnostic
System” in Section 7.
VEHICLE LOADING
The load carrying capacity of your vehicle is shown on
the “Vehicle Certification Label.” This information
should be used for passenger and luggage loading as
indicated.
Do not exceed the specified Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR) or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
Vehicle Certification Label
Your vehicle has a Vehicle Certification Label affixed to
the rear of the driver’s door.
The label contains the following information:
•Name of manufacturer
•Month and year of manufacture
•Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
•Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) front
•Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) rear
•Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
•Type of Vehicle
•Month Day and Hour of Manufacture (MDH)
The bar code allows a computer scanner to read the VIN.
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Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 220
Connector
UCI ................................ 276
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)......... 276
Console, Floor.......................... 194
Console, Overhead....................... 180
Contract, Service........................ 463
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap).......... 414
Cooling System......................... 411
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 413
Coolant Capacity...................... 438
Coolant Level...................... 411,415
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 414
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 412
Inspection........................... 415
Points to Remember.................... 415
Pressure Cap......................... 414
Radiator Cap......................... 414
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)......412,438,439Corrosion Protection..................... 419
Cruise Control (Speed Control)...........148,152
Cruise Light........................... 205
Cupholders.........................193,424
Customer Assistance..................... 461
Customer Programmable Features............ 230
Data Recorder, Event...................... 64
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights........... 141
Daytime Running Lights................... 137
Dealer Service.......................... 399
Deck Lid, Emergency Release................ 40
Deck Lid, Power Release................... 39
Defroster, Rear Window................... 197
Defroster, Windshield...................78,298
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 142
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 396
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 139
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Memory Feature (Memory Seat)............. 128
Memory Seat........................... 128
Memory Seats and Radio.................. 128
Methanol............................. 367
Mini-Trip Computer...................... 220
Mirrors................................ 84
Automatic Dimming..................... 84
Electric Powered....................... 86
Electric Remote........................ 86
Exterior Folding........................ 85
Heated.............................. 87
Outside.............................. 85
Vanity............................... 87
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 356
Mopar Parts.........................399,464
MTBE/ETBE........................... 367
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 138New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 75
Occupant Restraints....................... 41
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)............367,439
Odometer............................. 210
Trip ................................ 210
Oil, Engine.........................400,439
Capacity............................ 438
Change Interval....................... 400
Checking............................ 400
Dipstick............................. 400
Disposal............................ 402
Filter............................402,439
Filter Disposal........................ 402
Materials Added to..................... 402
Recommendation...................400,438
Synthetic............................ 402
Viscosity..........................401,438
Oil Filter, Change........................ 402
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