2012 CHRYSLER 300 Owners Manual

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
Mirrors.............................. 94
▫Automatic Dimming Mirror.............. 94
▫Outside Mirrors...................... 95
▫Outside Mirrors Folding Feature —
If Equipped......................... 95
▫Driver’s Automatic Dimming Mirror —
If Equipped......................... 95
▫Outside Mirrors With Turn Signal And
Approach Lighting — If Equipped......... 95
▫Tilt Mirrors In Reverse — If Equipped...... 96▫Power Mirrors....................... 97
▫Power Folding Outside Mirrors —
If Equipped......................... 98
▫Heated Mirrors — If Equipped............ 98
▫Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped . . . 98
▫“Slide-On-Rod” And Extender Features Of
Sun Visor........................... 99
Blind Spot Monitoring — If Equipped....... 100
▫Rear Cross Path..................... 105
▫Modes Of Operation.................. 106
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Uconnect™ Phone (8.4/8.4N)............. 108
▫Uconnect Touch™ 8.4/8.4 NAV.......... 108
▫Operation......................... 110
▫Phone Call Features.................. 122
▫Uconnect™ Phone Features............. 126
▫Advanced Phone Connectivity........... 131
▫Things You Should Know About Your
Uconnect™ Phone.................... 131
▫General Information.................. 141
Voice Command...................... 142
▫Uconnect Touch™ 8.4/8.4 NAV.......... 142
▫Uconnect™ Voice Commands........... 144
▫Voice Tree......................... 146Seats.............................. 157
▫Power Seats........................ 157
▫Power Lumbar — If Equipped........... 160
▫Heated Seats — If Equipped............ 160
▫Ventilated Seats — If Equipped.......... 163
▫Head Restraints..................... 165
▫Folding Rear Seat.................... 168
Driver Memory Seat — If Equipped........ 169
▫Programming The Memory Feature....... 170
▫Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless
Entry Transmitter To Memory........... 171
▫Memory Position Recall................ 171
▫Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available With
Memory Seat Only)................... 172
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To Open And Close The Hood............ 173
Lights............................. 175
▫Headlight Switch.................... 175
▫Automatic Headlights — If Equipped...... 176
▫Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only)............ 176
▫Headlight Time Delay................. 176
▫Smartbeam™ — If Equipped............ 177
▫Steering Directed Headlights —
If Equipped........................ 178
▫Daytime Running Lights (DRL).......... 179
▫Lights-On Reminder.................. 179
▫Fog Lights — If Equipped.............. 179
▫Multifunction Lever.................. 180▫Turn Signals........................ 181
▫Lane Change Assist................... 181
▫High/Low Beam Switch............... 181
▫Flash-To-Pass....................... 181
▫Front Map/Reading Lights............. 182
▫Courtesy Lights..................... 183
▫Ambient Light...................... 183
▫Interior Lights...................... 184
Windshield Wipers And Washers.......... 186
▫Intermittent Wiper System.............. 187
▫Wiper Operation..................... 187
▫Mist Feature........................ 188
▫Windshield Washers.................. 188
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▫Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only)............ 188
▫Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped....... 189
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column.......... 190
Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column —
If Equipped.......................... 191
Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped...... 192
Adjustable Pedals — If Equipped.......... 194
Electronic Speed Control — If Equipped..... 196
▫To Activate......................... 197
▫To Set A Desired Speed................ 197
▫To Deactivate....................... 197
▫To Resume Speed.................... 198
▫To Vary The Speed Setting.............. 198▫To Accelerate For Passing.............. 198
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) —
If Equipped.......................... 199
▫Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation . . 202
▫Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) . . 202
▫To Activate......................... 203
▫To Set A Desired ACC Speed............ 204
▫To Cancel.......................... 206
▫ToTurnOff ........................ 206
▫To Resume Speed.................... 207
▫To Vary The Speed Setting.............. 207
▫Setting The Following Distance In ACC.... 208
▫Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu..... 212
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▫Display Warnings And Maintenance....... 213
▫Precautions While Driving With ACC...... 216
▫General Information.................. 220
▫Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control
Mode............................. 220
▫Forward Collision Warning — If Equipped . . 222
ParksensePark Assist — If Equipped...... 225
▫ParksenseSensors................... 225
▫ParksenseWarning Display............ 226
▫ParksenseDisplay................... 227
▫Front Park Assist Audible Alerts......... 231
▫Enabling And Disabling Parksense....... 231
▫Service The ParksensePark Assist System . . 231▫Cleaning The ParksenseSystem......... 232
▫ParksenseSystem Usage Precautions...... 232
ParkviewRear Back Up Camera —
If Equipped.......................... 235
▫Turning ParkviewOn Or Off —
With Touch Screen Radio............... 236
Overhead Console..................... 237
▫Front Map/Reading Lights............. 237
▫Sunglass Bin Door................... 238
Garage Door Opener — If Equipped........ 238
▫Before You Begin Programming
HomeLink........................ 240
▫Programming A Rolling Code........... 240
▫Programming A Non-Rolling Code........ 242
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▫Canadian/Gate Operator Programming.... 244
▫Using HomeLink................... 245
▫Security........................... 245
▫Troubleshooting Tips.................. 246
▫General Information.................. 247
Power Sunroof — If Equipped............ 247
▫Opening Sunroof — Express............ 248
▫Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode........ 248
▫Closing Sunroof — Express............. 248
▫Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode........ 249
▫Pinch Protect Feature................. 249
▫Venting Sunroof — Express............. 249
▫Sunshade Operation.................. 249▫Wind Buffeting...................... 250
▫Sunroof Maintenance................. 250
▫Ignition Off Operation................. 250
CommandviewSunroof With Power Shade —
If Equipped.......................... 251
▫Opening Sunroof — Express............ 252
▫Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode........ 252
▫Closing Sunroof — Express............. 252
▫Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode........ 252
▫Opening Power Shade — Express......... 252
▫Opening Power Shade — Manual Mode.... 253
▫Closing Power Shade — Express......... 253
▫Closing Power Shade — Manual Mode..... 253
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▫Pinch Protect Feature................. 253
▫Wind Buffeting...................... 253
▫Sunroof Maintenance................. 254
▫Ignition Off Operation................. 254
▫Sunroof Fully Closed.................. 254
Electrical Power Outlets................. 254
Cupholders.......................... 259
▫Front Seat Cupholders................. 259
▫Rear Seat Cupholders................. 261
Storage............................. 262
▫Glovebox Storage.................... 262
▫Console Features.................... 262▫Door Storage....................... 264
▫Rear Seat Armrest Storage — If Equipped . . . 264
▫Cargo Area — Vehicles Equipped With 60/40
Split-Folding Rear Seat................ 265
Cargo Area Features................... 266
▫Trunk Mat — If Equipped.............. 266
▫Grocery Bag Hooks................... 267
Rear Window Features.................. 267
▫Rear Window Defroster................ 267
▫Power Sunshade — If Equipped.......... 268
Load Leveling System — If Equipped....... 270
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MIRRORS
Automatic Dimming Mirror
This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare
from vehicles behind you. This feature will be defaulted
on, and only be disabled when the vehicle is moving in
reverse.
NOTE:This feature is disabled when the vehicle is
moving in reverse.
CAUTION!
To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never
spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror.
Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the
mirror clean.
Automatic Dimming Mirror
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