2010 CHRYSLER 300 instrument panel

If you turn the headlights off before the ignition, they will
turn off in the normal manner.
NOTE:The lights must be turned off within 45 seconds
of placing the ignition in the OFF position to activate this
feature.
The headlight delay time is programmable on vehicles
equipped with the EVIC. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)/Customer-Programmable
Features” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.
SmartBeam™ — If Equipped
The SmartBeam™ system provides increased forward
lighting at night by automating high beam control
through the use of a digital camera mounted on the
inside rearview mirror. This camera detects vehicle spe-
cific light and automatically switches from high beams to
low beams until the approaching vehicle is out of view.
To Activate
1. Select “Automatic High Beams — ON” through the
EVIC. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)/Customer-Programmable Features” in “Under-
standing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
2. Rotate the headlight switch counterclockwise to the A
(AUTO) position.
3. Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch
the headlights to the high beam position. Refer to “Mul-
tifunction Lever” for further information.
NOTE: This system will not activate until the vehicle is
at or above 25 mph (40 km/h).
To Deactivate
Perform either of the following steps to deactivate the
SmartBeam™ system.
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open. This includes the glove box light, but not the trunk
light. To restore interior light operation, either place the
ignition in the RUN position or cycle the light switch.
Dimmer Control
The dimmer control is part of the
headlight switch and is located on the
left side of the instrument panel. With
the parking lights or headlights on,
rotating the dimmer control upward
will increase the brightness of the in-
strument panel lights and, if
equipped, the lighting in the door map pockets and
cupholders.
Dome Light Position
Rotate the dimmer control completely upward to the
second detent to turn on the interior lights. The interior
lights will remain on when the dimmer control is in this
position.
Interior Light Defeat (OFF)
Rotate the dimmer control to the extreme bottom off
position. The interior lights will remain off when the
doors are open.
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature)
Rotate the dimmer control upward to the first detent.
This feature brightens all text displays such as the
odometer, EVIC (if equipped), and radio when the park-
ing lights or headlights are on.
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
The multifunction lever operates the windshield wipers
and washer when the ignition is placed in the RUN
position. The multifunction lever is located on the left
side of the steering column.
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The Headlights On with Wipers feature can be turned on
or off through the Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) (if equipped). Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Infor-
mation Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer-
Programmable Features)” in “Understanding Your In-
strument Panel” for further information.
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped
This feature senses moisture on the windshield and
automatically activates the wipers for the driver. This
feature is especially useful for road splash or over spray
from the windshield washers of the vehicle ahead. Rotate
the end of the multifunction lever to one of the six
intermittent wiper settings to activate this feature.
The sensitivity of the system is adjustable from the
multifunction lever. Wiper delay position 1 is the least
sensitive and wiper delay position 6 is the most sensitive.
Choose setting 3 or 4 for normal rain conditions. Choose
setting 2 or 1 if you desire less wiper sensitivity. Choose
setting 5 or 6 if you desire more sensitivity. The rain sensewipers will automatically change between an intermit-
tent wipe, slow wipe and a fast wipe depending on the
amount of moisture that is sensed on the windshield.
Place the multifunction lever in the off position when not
using the system.
NOTE:
•The Rain Sensing feature will not operate when the
wiper speed is in the low or high position.
•The Rain Sensing feature may not function properly
when ice or dried salt water is present on the wind-
shield.
•Use of Rain-X
or products containing wax or silicone
may reduce rain sensor performance.
•The Rain Sensing feature can be turned on and off
through the EVIC (if equipped). Refer to “Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Personal Settings
(Customer-Programmable Features)” in “Understand-
ing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
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PARKSENSEREAR PARK ASSIST
The ParkSense Rear Park Assist system is a driver aid
that senses for obstacles behind the vehicle. Refer to
ParkSense System Usage Precautions for limitations of
this system and recommendations.
ParkSense is active when the driver shifts the transmis-
sion into the REVERSE position, and the parking brake is
not applied, and the vehicle speed is less than 10 mph
(16 km/h).
ParkSense can be turned on or off through the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) when the vehicle is in
PARK. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Fea-
tures)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information. ParkSense
uses four sensors located in the rear bumper
to scan for obstacles up to 79 in (200 cm) away from the
rear bumper fascia. The ParkSense Warning Display
located above the rear window provides both visible and
audible warnings to indicate the range of the object.
ParkSense LED Display
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Wind Buffeting
Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the
ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the
windows down, or the sunroof (if equipped) in certain
open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur-
rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with
the rear windows open, then open the front and rear
windows together to minimize the buffeting. If the
buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, then adjust the
sunroof opening to minimize the buffeting or open any
window.
Sunroof Maintenance
Use only a nonabrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean
the glass panel.
Ignition Off Operation
For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), the power sunroof switchwill remain active for 10 minutes after the ignition is
placed in the OFF position. Opening either front door
will cancel this feature.
For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, the power sunroof
switch will remain active for up to 60 minutes after the
ignition is placed in the OFF position. Opening either
front door will cancel this feature. The time is program-
mable. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Fea-
tures)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.
Sunroof Fully Closed
Press the switch forward and release to ensure that the
sunroof is fully closed.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
Instrument Panel Features ............... 213
 Instrument Cluster — Base ............... 214
 Instrument Cluster — Premium ........... 215
 Instrument Cluster Descriptions ........... 216
 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
— If Equipped ........................ 230
▫ Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays ........................... 232
▫ Oil Change Required .................. 236
▫ Trip Functions ...................... 236 ▫
Keyless Go Display — If Equipped ........ 240
▫ Automatic All Wheel Drive (AWD) Displays
— If Equipped ...................... 241
▫ Driver-Selectable Surround Sound (DSS)
– If Equipped ....................... 242
▫ Compass Display .................... 242
▫ Navigation — If Equipped .............. 244
▫ Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable
Features) .......................... 245
 Setting The Analog Clock ................ 251
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Media Center 730N/430 (RER/REN/RBZ) —
AM/FM Stereo Radio And CD/DVD/HDD/
NAV — If Equipped .................... 252
▫ Operating Instructions — Voice Command
System — If Equipped ................. 252
▫ Operating Instructions —
Uconnect™ phone — If Equipped ........ 252
▫ Clock Setting Procedure — RBZ Radio ..... 252
▫ Clock Setting Procedure —
RER/REN Radio ..................... 254
 Media Center 130 (RES) — AM/FM Stereo
Radio With CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack) ....... 256
▫ Operating Instructions — Radio Mode ..... 256
▫ Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play ................. 259 ▫
Notes On Playing MP3 Files ............ 262
▫ Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode .... 264
 Media Center 130 (RES/RSC) — AM/FM
Stereo Radio With CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack)
And Sirius Radio ...................... 265
▫ Operating Instructions — Radio Mode ..... 265
▫ Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play ................. 271
▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files ............ 273
▫ List Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) ...... 275
▫ Info Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) ...... 276
 Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) 0.5
— If Equipped ........................ 277
▫ Connecting The iPod ................. 278
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▫Using This Feature ................... 278
▫ Controlling The iPod Using Radio Buttons . 278
▫ Play Mode ......................... 279
▫ List Or Browse Mode ................. 280
 Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio)
— If Equipped (REN/RER/RES Radios Only) . . 282
▫ System Activation .................... 282
▫ Electronic Serial Number/Sirius
Identification Number (ESN/SID) ......... 283
▫ Selecting Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite)
Mode ............................. 283
▫ Satellite Antenna ..................... 283
▫ Reception Quality .................... 284 ▫
Operating Instructions - Uconnect™
Multimedia (Satellite) Mode ............. 284
▫ Operating Instructions - Uconnect™ Phone
(If Equipped) ....................... 286
 Kicker High Performance Sound System With
Driver-Selectable Surround (DSS)
– If Equipped ......................... 287
 Video Entertainment System (VES)™
— If Equipped ........................ 288
 Remote Sound System Controls
— If Equipped ........................ 290
 CD/DVD Disc Maintenance .............. 292
 Radio Operation And Cellular Phones ....... 292
 Climate Controls ...................... 292
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