2010 CHRYSLER 300 SRT Owners Manual

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
A Word About Your Keys ................. 12
▫ Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) ............ 12
▫ KeyFOB ........................... 13
▫ Removing Key FOB From Ignition ......... 14
▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ............... 15
 Sentry Key .......................... 15
▫ Replacement Keys ..................... 16
▫ Customer Key Programming ............. 17
▫ General Information ................... 17 
Vehicle Security Alarm — If Equipped ........ 17
▫ Rearming Of The System ................ 17
▫ To Arm The System ................... 17
▫ To Disarm The System ................. 18
 Illuminated Entry — If Equipped ........... 19
 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) .............. 20
▫ To Unlock The Doors .................. 20
▫ To Lock The Doors .................... 21
▫ To Unlatch The Trunk .................. 22
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▫Using The Panic Alarm ................. 22
▫ Programming Additional Transmitters ...... 23
▫ Transmitter Battery Replacement .......... 23
▫ General Information ................... 24
 Remote Starting System — If Equipped ....... 24
▫ How To Use Remote Start ............... 25
 Door Locks ........................... 27
▫ Manual Door Locks ................... 27
▫ Power Door Locks .................... 28
▫ Passive Entry System — If Equipped ....... 32
▫ Child Protection Door Lock .............. 34
 Windows ............................ 37
▫ Power Windows ...................... 37 ▫
Wind Buffeting ....................... 40
 Trunk Lock And Release ................. 40
 Trunk Safety Warning ................... 41
▫ Trunk Emergency Release ............... 42
 Occupant Restraints ..................... 42
▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts .................... 44
▫ Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure .... 49
▫ Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Mode
— If Equipped ....................... 50
▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners — If Equipped ...... 50
▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System
(BeltAlert) ......................... 51
▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women .......... 53
▫ Seat Belt Extender ..................... 53
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▫Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) —
Airbags ............................ 53
▫ Airbag Deployment Sensors And Controls . . . 60
▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) .............. 67
▫ Child Restraints ...................... 69
 Engine Break-In Recommendations .......... 78
 Safety Tips ........................... 79 ▫
Transporting Passengers ................ 79
▫ Exhaust Gas ......................... 80
▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle ............................. 81
▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle ................... 83
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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 Procedures” 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:
With Keyless Go, the Electronic Vehicle Infor-
mation Center (EVIC) will display the ignition switch
position (OFF/ACC/RUN). Refer to “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” for further information.
Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)
1 — LOCK 2 — ACC (ACCESSORY)
3 — RUN 4 — START
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Key Fob
The Key Fob operates the ignition switch. It also contains
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and an
emergency key, which stores in the rear of the Key Fob.
NOTE:If your vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry/
Keyless Go (PEKG), the Key Fob will also contain a
special receiver that communicates with the vehicle.
Passive Entry/Keyless Go Key Fobs can only be used
with Passive Entry/Keyless Go equipped vehicles. Non-
Passive Entry/Keyless Go Key Fobs can only be used
with Non-Passive Entry/Keyless Go vehicles.
The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle
should the battery in the vehicle or the RKE transmitter
go dead. The emergency key is also for locking the glove
box. You can keep the emergency key with you when
valet parking. 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.
Emergency Key Removal
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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)”
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),and power outlets will remain active for up to 60 min-
utes after the ignition switch is placed in the OFF
position. Opening either front door will cancel this
feature. The time for this feature is programmable.
Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable
Features)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel”
for further information.
WARNING!
Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving
unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be seri-
ously or fatally injured. Do not leave the Key Fob in
the ignition or a vehicle equipped with Keyless Go in
the ACC or RUN mode. A child could operate power
windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
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CAUTION!
An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always
remove the Key Fob from the ignition and lock all
doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
Key-In-Ignition Reminder
Opening the driver’s door when the Key Fob is in the
ignition and the ignition switch position is OFF or ACC,
sounds a signal to remind you to remove the Key Fob.
NOTE:The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds
when the ignition Key Fob is placed in the OFF or ACC
position.
With Keyless Go, opening the driver’s door when the
vehicle’s ignition switch is placed in ACC or RUN
(engine stopped) will cause the reminder chime to sound.
Refer to “Starting Procedures” in “Starting And Operat-
ing” for further information.
SENTRY KEY
The Sentry Key Immobilizer System prevents unautho-
rized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The
system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation
is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked
or unlocked.
The system uses Key Fob with factory-mated Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and Wireless Ignition
Node (WIN) to prevent unauthorized vehicle operation.
Therefore, only Key Fobs that are programmed to the
vehicle can be used to start and operate the vehicle. The
system will not allow the engine to crank if an invalid
Key Fob is used to start and operate the vehicle.
After placing the ignition switch in the RUN position, the
Vehicle Security Light will turn on for three seconds for a
bulb check. If the light remains on after the bulb check, it
indicates that there is a problem with the electronics. This
condition will result in the engine being shut off after two
seconds.
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