2010 CHRYSLER 300 User Guide

HEADLIGHT SWITCH
Automatic Headlights/Parking
Lights/Headlights
• Rotate the headlight switch to the firstdetent for parking lights
and to the
second detent for headlights
.
• Rotate the headlight switch to “A” for AUTO headlights.
• When set to “A” (AUTO), the system automatically turns the headlights on or
off based on ambient light levels.
Fog Lights
• Turn the headlights or parking lights on and push the headlight switch once to turn
the fog lights on. Push the switch a second time to turn the fog lights off. Fog lights
will not operate when high beams are on.
• A fog light symbol will illuminate in the cluster to indicate the fog lights are on.
Instrument Panel Dimmer
• Rotate the dimmer control to the extreme bottom position to fully dim the instrument panel lights and prevent the interior lights from illuminating when a
door is opened.
• Rotate the dimmer control up to increase the brightness of the instrument panel when the parking lights or headlights are on.
• Rotate the dimmer control up to the next detent position to fully brighten the odometer and radio when the parking lights or headlights are on. Refer to your
Multimedia or Navigation User Manual on the DVD for display dimming.
• Rotate the dimmer control up to the last detent position to turn on the interior lighting.
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SPEED CONTROL LEVER
Cruise ON/OFF
• Push the ON/OFF button to activate theSpeed Control.
• CRUISE will appear on the instrument cluster to indicate the Speed Control is on.
• Push the ON/OFF button a second time to turn the system off.
WARNING!
Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous. You
could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could
lose control and have an accident. Always leave the Electronic Speed Control
system off when you are not using it.
Set
• With Speed Control on, push down and release the lever to set a desired speed.
WARNING!
Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a
constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could
lose control. An accident could be the result. Do not use Electronic Speed Control
in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered or slippery.
Accel/Decel
• Push and hold the lever up to accelerate or down to decelerate the vehicle; release
the lever to save the new set speed.
• Once a speed is set, tapping the lever up or down will increase or decrease the set speed approximately 1 mph (2 km/h).
Cancel
• Pull the lever toward you or apply the brakes to cancel the set speed and maintainthe set speed in memory.
• Push the ON/OFF button to turn the system off and erase the set speed memory.
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Resume
• To resume a previously selected speed in memory, push the lever up and release.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) LEVER
A New Level Of Convenience
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) increasesthe convenience of cruise control while
traveling on highways and major roadways.
• If the sensor does not detect a vehicle directly ahead of you, it functions like a
standard cruise control system,
maintaining the speed you set.
• If the ACC sensor detects a vehicle ahead, ACC will apply limited braking or
acceleration automatically so your vehicle
maintains a preset following distance to
the preceding vehicle.
WARNING!
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a convenience system. It is not a substitute foractive driving involvement. It is always the driver’s responsibility to be attentive
of road, traffic, and weather conditions, vehicle speed, distance to the vehicle
ahead; and, most importantly, brake operation to ensure safe operation of the
vehicle under all road conditions. Your complete attention is always required
while driving to maintain safe control of your vehicle. Failure to follow these
warnings can result in an accident or serious personal injury. The ACC system:
• Does not react to pedestrians, oncoming vehicles, and stationary objects (i.e., a stopped vehicle in a traffic jam or a disabled vehicle).
• Cannot take street, traffic, and weather conditions into account, and may be limited upon adverse sight distance conditions.
• Does not predict the lane curvature or the movement of preceding vehicles and will not compensate for such changes.
• Does not always fully recognize complex driving conditions, which can result in wrong or missing distance warnings.
• May not detect a vehicle ahead when strong light (for example, sunrise or sunset) is directly shining on the front of the vehicle.
• Can only apply a maximum of 25% of the vehicle’s braking capability, and will not bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
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ACC Cruise ON/OFF/MODE
• Push the ON/OFF/MODE button to activate the ACC speed control.
• ACC READY will appear in the EVIC display to indicate the ACC speed control is on.
• Push the ON/OFF/MODE button a second time to turn the system off.
WARNING!
Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous. You
could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could
lose control and have an accident. Always leave the Electronic Speed Control
system off when you are not using it.
Set
• With ACC speed control on, push down and release the lever to set a desired speed.
WARNING!
Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a
constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could
lose control. An accident could be the result. Do not use Electronic Speed Control
in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered or slippery.
Accel/Decel
• Push and hold the lever up to accelerate or down to decelerate the vehicle, releasethe lever to save the new set speed.
• Once a speed is set, tapping the lever up or down will increase or decrease the set speed approximately 1 mph (2 km/h).
Cancel
• Pull the lever toward you or apply the brakes to cancel the set speed and maintainthe set speed in memory.
Resume
• To resume a previously selected speed in memory, push the lever up and release.The EVIC will display the last set speed.
Setting The Following Distance
• With ACC speed control on, push the lever away from you and release to set thedesired distance. Each time the lever is pushed, the distance setting adjusts
between long, medium and short.
Changing To Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control
• In addition to adaptive mode, ACC has a normal (fixed speed) cruise control modefor cruising at fixed speeds.
• Press and hold the “ON/OFF/MODE” button for at least one second to activate the normal speed control. “Normal Cruise Ready” will be displayed in the EVIC.
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The ACC Warning
• The ACC Blinded message will display in the EVIC when conditions temporarily limitthe system performance and the system will be deactivated. The most likely cause
for a deactivated system is a dirty or obstructed sensor, occurring mostly during
snow, fog, heavy rain, or by obstruction from dirt or ice. In these cases, the EVIC
will display “ACC BLINDED.” Examine the sensor (behind the grille, slightly offset
from the center of the grille) which may need simple cleaning, or removal of the
obstruction.
System Maintenance
• Always keep the sensor clean for optimum system performance.
• See your authorized dealer for services if the sensor is damaged.
• Do not attach or install any accessories near the sensor, including transparentmaterial or aftermarket grilles. Doing so could cause an ACC system failure or
malfunction.
• Refer to your Owner’s Manual on the DVD for complete details.
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS
Air Recirculation
• Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation.
• For window defogging, turn the recirculation off.
• Recirculation is not allowe d in defrost, floor, defrost/f loor (mix) modes.
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AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS (ATC)
Automatic Operation
• Turn the mode control to the AUTO position and the blower control to either LOAUTO or HIGH AUTO position.
• Select the desired temperature by rotating the temperature control for the driver or passenger.
• The system will maintain the set temperature automatically.
Air Conditioning (A/C)
• If the air conditioning button is pressed while in the AUTO mode, the indicator light
may flash three times to indicate the air conditioning is being controlled
automatically.
Air Recirculation
• Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation.
• For window defogging, turn the recirculation button off.
• If the recirculation butto n is pressedwhile in the AUTO mode, the indicator light
may flash three times to indicate the cabin air is being controlled automatically.
POWER SUNROOF
• The power sunroof switch is located on the overhead console.
WARNING!
• Never leave children in a vehicle with the key in the ignition switch. Occupants, particularly unattended children, can become entrapped by the power sunroof
while operating the power sunroof switch. Such entrapment may result in
serious injury or death.
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WARNING!(Continued)
• In an accident, there is a greater risk of being thrown from a vehicle with anopen sunroof. You could also be seriously injured or killed. Always fasten your
seat belt properly and make sure all passengers are properly secured too.
• Do not allow small children to operate the sunroof. Never allow your fingers, other body parts, or any object to project through the sunroof opening. Injury
may result.
Opening Sunroof
Express
• Press the switch rearward and release. The sunroof will fully open and stopautomatically.
Closing Sunroof
Express
• Press the switch forward and release. The sunroof will close automatically from anyposition.
Manual Open/Close
• Press and hold the switch rearward to open or forward to close the sunroof. Anyrelease of the switch will stop the movement, and the sunroof will remain in a
partially open or cl osed position until the swit ch is pressedagain.
Venting Sunroof
• Press and release the “VENT“ button, and the sunroof will open to the vent
position. This is called “Express Vent” and will occur regardless of sunroof position.
During Express Vent operation, any movement of the switch will stop the sunroof.
Pinch Protection Feature
• This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of the sunroof during ExpressClose operation. If an obstruction in the path of the sunroof is detected, the
sunroof will automatically return to the open position.
NOTE: Pinch protection is disabled while the s witch ispressed and held during
manual opening and closing of the sunroof.
WIND BUFFETING
• Wind buffeting can be described as a helicopter-type percussion sound. If buffeting occurs with the rear windows open, adjust the front and rear windows together.
• If buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening, or adjust any window. This will minimize buffeting.
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