2010 CHRYSLER 300 display

A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system
consists of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter and a Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) with
integral ignition switch. You can insert the Key Fob into
the ignition switch with either side up.
Keyless Go Feature
This vehicle may be equipped with the Keyless Go
feature, refer to “Starting Procedure” in “Starting And
Operating” for further information.
Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)
The Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) operates similar to an
ignition switch. It has four operating positions, three with
detents and one that is spring-loaded. The detent posi-
tions are OFF, ACC, and RUN. The START position is a
spring-loaded momentary contact position. When re-
leased from the START position, the switch automatically
returns to the RUN position.NOTE:
If your vehicle is equipped with Keyless Go, the
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) will display
the ignition switch position (OFF/ACC/RUN). Refer to
“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) — If
Equipped” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel”
for further information.
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To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch
at the top of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb and
then pull the key out with your other hand.
NOTE:You can insert the double-sided emergency key
into the lock cylinders with either side up.Removing Key Fob From Ignition
Place the shift lever in PARK. Turn the Key Fob to the
OFF position and then remove the Key Fob.
With the Passive Entry/Keyless Go system, the EVIC will
display the ignition switch position “OFF/ACC/RUN”.
Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) —
If Equipped” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel”
for further information.
NOTE:
•For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), the power window
switches, radio, power sunroof (if equipped), and
power outlets will remain active for 10 minutes after
the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position.
Opening either front door will cancel this feature.
•For vehicles equipped with the EVIC, the power
window switches, radio, power sunroof (if equipped),
Emergency Key Removal
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Stop button is installed in the ignition switch, otherwise,
insert the Key Fob into the ignition switch and turn to the
RUN position. Refer to the “Passive Entry System — If
Equipped” under “Door Locks” for more information.
NOTE:
•For vehicles not equipped with Keyless Go feature, the
ignition switch must be in the ON position in order to
drive the vehicle.
•For vehicles not equipped with Keyless Go feature, the
message “Insert Key/Turn To On” will display in the
EVIC until you insert the Key Fob. Once inserted, the
message “Turn To On” will display in the EVIC until
you turn the Key Fob to ON.
•For vehicles equipped with Keyless Go feature, the
message “Push Button/Insert Key” will display in the
EVIC until you push the START button.
DOOR LOCKS
Manual Door Locks
To lock each door, push the door lock plunger on each
door trim panel downward. To unlock each door, pull the
door lock plunger on each door trim panel upward.
Door Lock Plunger
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1. Pull the window switch up to close window com-
pletely and continue to hold the switch up for an
additional two seconds after the window is closed.
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.
TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE
The trunk lid can be released from inside the vehicle by
pressing the TRUNK RELEASE button located on the
instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel.NOTE:
The transmission must be in PARK before the
button will operate.
The trunk lid can be released from
outside the vehicle by pressing the
TRUNK button on the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter
twice within five seconds.
With the ignition switch in the RUN position, the Trunk
Open symbol will display in the instrument cluster
indicating that the trunk is open. The odometer display
will reappear once the trunk is closed.
Trunk Release Button
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With the ignition switch in the OFF position or the key
removed from the ignition switch, the Trunk Open sym-
bol will display until the trunk is closed.
Refer to “Passive Entry — If Equipped” under “Door
Locks” in this section for more information on trunk
operation with the Passive Entry feature.
TRUNK SAFETY WARNING
WARNING!
Do not allow children to have access to the trunk,
either by climbing into the trunk from outside, or
through the inside of the vehicle. Always close the
trunk lid when your vehicle is unattended. Once in
the trunk, young children may not be able to escape,
even if they entered through the rear seat. If trapped
in the trunk, children can die from suffocation or
heat stroke.
Trunk Emergency Release
The trunk of your vehicle is equipped with an emergency
release handle. It is located on the inside of the trunk lid,
near the latch, and is coated so that it glows in a darkened
trunk. Pull on the handle to open the trunk.
Trunk Emergency Release
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▫To Resume Speed .................... 160
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting .............. 160
▫ To Accelerate For Passing .............. 161
 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
— If Equipped ........................ 162
▫ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation . . 164
▫ Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) . . 164
▫ To Activate ......................... 165
▫ To Set a Desired ACC Speed ............ 166
▫ To Cancel .......................... 167
▫ ToTurnOff ........................ 168
▫ To Resume Speed .................... 168
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting .............. 168 ▫
Setting The Following Distance In ACC .... 170
▫ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu ..... 172
▫ Display Warnings And Maintenance ....... 175
▫ Precautions While Driving With ACC ...... 178
▫ General Information .................. 181
▫ Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control
Mode ............................. 182
 Parksense Rear Park Assist .............. 184
▫ Parksense System Usage Precautions ...... 186
 Overhead Console ..................... 189
▫ Courtesy/Reading Lights .............. 189
▫ Sunglasses Storage ................... 189
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Voice Command ButtonActual button location may vary with the ra-
dio. The individual buttons are described in the
“Operation” section.
The Uconnect™ Phone can be used with any Hands-Free
Profile certified Bluetooth cellular phone. See the
Uconnect™ website for supported phones. If your cellu-
lar phone supports a different profile (e.g., Headset
Profile) you may not be able to use any Uconnect™
Phone features. Refer to your cellular service provider or
the phone manufacturer for details.
The Uconnect™ Phone is fully integrated with the vehi-
cle’s audio system. The volume of the Uconnect™ Phone
can be adjusted either from the radio volume control
knob or from the steering wheel radio control (right
switch), if so equipped. The radio display will be used for visual prompts from
the Uconnect™ Phone such as
CELLor caller ID on
certain radios.
Operation
Voice commands can be used to operate the Uconnect™
Phone and to navigate through the Uconnect™ Phone
menu structure. Voice commands are required after most
Uconnect™ Phone prompts. You will be prompted for a
specific command and then guided through the available
options.
•Prior to giving a voice command, one must wait for
the beep, which follows the Readyprompt or another
prompt.
•For certain operations, compound commands can be
used. For example, instead of saying Setupand then
Phone Pairing, the following compound command
can be said: Setup Phone Pairing.
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•The system will prompt you to say the number you
want to call.
•For example, you can say234-567-8901.
•The Uconnect™ Phone will confirm the phone number
and then dial. The number will appear in the display
of certain radios.
Call by Saying a Name
•
Press thebutton to begin.
•After theReadyprompt and the following beep, say
“Call.
•The system will prompt you to say the name of the
person you want to call.
•After the Readyprompt and the following beep, say
the name of the person you want to call. For example,
you can say John Doe,where John Doe is a previ-
ously stored name entry in the Uconnect™ phonebook or downloaded phonebook. To learn how to store a
name in the phonebook, refer to
Add Names to Your
Uconnect™ Phonebook, in the phonebook.
•The Uconnect™ system will confirm the name and
then dial the corresponding phone number, which
may appear in the display of certain radios.
Add Names to Your Uconnect™ Phonebook
NOTE:Adding names to the Uconnect™ Phonebook is
recommended when the vehicle is not in motion.
•Press thebutton to begin.
•After the Readyprompt and the following beep, say
Phonebook New Entry.
•When prompted, say the name of the new entry. Use of
long names helps the Voice Command and it is recom-
mended. For example, say Robert SmithorRobert
instead of Bob.
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