2012 CHRYSLER 300 S cruise control

Indicators
- Turn Signal Indicators
- High Beam Indicator
- Front Fog Light Indicator
- Vehicle Security Indicator*
- Electronic Speed Control ONIndicator
- Electronic Speed Control SETIndicator
- Adaptive Cruise Control(ACC) ON Indicator*
- Adaptive Cruise Control(ACC) SET Indicator*
- Electronic Stability Control(ESC) Off Indicator*
- Windshield Washer Fluid LowIndicator
- Door Ajar Indicator
- Decklid Ajar Indicator
SPORT- Sport Mode Indicator
EVIC Messages
ECO/Fuel Economy Oil Change Due
Low Tire Pressure Press Brake Pedal and Push Button to Start
Turn Signal On
* If equipped
** Bulb Check with Key On
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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SPEED CONTROL
• The speed control switches are located onthe steering wheel.
Cruise ON/OFF
• Push the ON/OFF button to activate theSpeed Control.
• CRUISE READY
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.
Set
• With the Speed Control on, push and release the SET – button to set a desired speed.
Accel/Decel
• Once a speed is set, pushing the RES + button once or the SET – button once willincrease or decrease the set speed approximately 1 mph (2 km/h).
• Push and hold the RES + button to accelerate in 5mph (8 km/h) increments or push and hold the SET – button to decelerate in 5mph (8 km/h) increments; release the button to
save the new set speed.
Resume
• To resume a previously selected set speed in memory, push the RES + button and release.
Cancel
• Push the CANCEL button, or apply the brakes to cancel the set speed and maintain theset speed memory.
• Push the ON/OFF button to turn the system off and erase the set speed memory.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
• If your vehicle is equipped with adaptive cruise control the controls operate exactly the same as the standard cruise control with one difference. You can set a specified distance
you would like to maintain between you and the vehicle in front of you.
• If the ACC sensor detects a vehicle ahead, ACC will apply limited braking or acceleration automatically to maintain a preset following distance, while matching the speed of the
vehicle ahead.
• 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.
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Distance Setting (ACC Only)
• To set or change the distance setting, press the Distance button and release. Each timethe button is pressed, the distance setting adjusts between long (3), medium (2), and
short (1). The distance setting will default to the last set mode the next time the vehicle is
restarted and the ACC system is turned on.
• The specified following distance for ACC can be set by varying the distance setting between 3 (long), 2 (medium), and 1 (short). Using this distance setting and the vehicle
speed, ACC calculates and sets the distance to the vehicle ahead. This distance setting
displays in the EVIC.
Mode (ACC Only)
• If desired, the Adaptive Cruise Control mode can be turned off and the system can beoperated as a standard (fixed speed) Cruise Control. When in the standard (fixed speed)
Cruise Control mode the distance setting feature will be disabled and the system will
maintain the speed you set.
• To change modes, press the MODE button when the system is in either the OFF, READY, or SET position. Cruise Ready will be displayed if the system was in ACC
READY or ACC SET position. Cruise Off will be displayed if the system was in the ACC
OFF position. To switch back to Adaptive Cruise Control mode, press the MODE button
a second time.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further information.
Forward Collision Warning
• Forward Collision Warning (FCW) warns the driver of a potential collision with the vehicle in front of you and prompts the driver to take action in order to avoid the collision.
A warning message (both audible and visual) will be displayed on the EVIC.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further information.
WARNING!
• Leaving the Electronic or Adaptive 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 a collision. Alway s leave the Electronic or Adaptive
Speed Control system off when you are not using it.
• 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. A collision could be the result. Do not use Electronic Speed Control in heavy
traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered or slippery.
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a convenience system. It is not a substitute for active driving involvement. Pay attention to road, traffic, and weather conditions, vehicle speed,
distance to the vehicle ahead; and, brake operation to ensure safe operation of the
vehicle under all road conditions. Your attention is always required while driving to
maintain safe control of your vehicle. Failure to follow these warnings can result in a
collision or serious personal injury.
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ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER
(EVIC)
• The EVIC features a driver interactivedisplay that is located in the instrument
cluster. Pressing the controls on the left
side of the steering wheel allows the driver
to select vehicle information and Personal
Settings. For additional information, refer
to Programmable Features in this guide.
• Press and release the UP
button to
scroll upward through the main menus
(Fuel Economy, Vehicle Info, Tire PSI,
Cruise, Messages, Trip Info, Vehicle Speed
and Turn Menu Off ) and sub menus.
• Press and release the DOWN
button to scroll downward through the main menus
and sub menus.
• Press and release the SELECT
button for access to main menus, sub menus or to
select a personal setting in the setup menu. Press and hold the SELECT button for two
seconds to reset features.
• Press the BACK button to scroll back to a previous menu or sub menu.
Compass Calibration
• This compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the need to set the compass manually. When the vehicle is new, the compass may appear erratic and the EVIC will display “CAL”
until the compass is calibrated.
• You may also calibrate the compass by completing one or more 360 degree turns (in an area free from large metal or metallic objects) until the “CAL” message displayed in the
EVIC turns off. The compass will now function normally.
ECO
• The ECO message will appear in your EVIC display whenever you are driving in a fuelefficient manner.
• This feature allows you to monitor when you are driving in a fuel efficient manner, and it can be used to modify driving habits in order to increase fuel economy.
ELECTRONICS
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Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description2 60 Amp Yellow — Front PDC Feed #1
4 60 Amp Yellow — Front PDC Feed #2 5 30 Amp Pink — Sunroof
6 40 Amp Green — Exterior Lighting #1 7 40 Amp Green — Exterior Lighting #2
8 30 Amp Pink — Interior Lighting/Washer Pump 9 30 Amp Pink — Power Locks
10 30 Amp Pink — Driver Door 11 30 Amp Pink — Passenger Door
12 — 20 Amp Yellow Cigar Lighters (Selectable)
15 40 Amp Green — HVAC Blower
18 — 20 Amp Yellow Active Dampening Module
23 — 10 Amp Red Fuel Door/Diagnostic Port
24 — 15 Amp Blue Radio Screen 25 — 10 Amp Red Tire Pressure Monitor 27 — 25 Amp Neutral Amplifier 31 — 25 Amp Neutral Power Seats
32 — 15 Amp Blue HVAC Module/Cluster 33 — 15 Amp Blue Ignition Switch/Wireless Module
34 — 10 Amp Red Steering Column Module/Clock 35 — 10 Amp Red Battery Sensor 37 — 15 Amp Blue Radio
38 — 20 Amp Yellow Power Outlet
42 30 Amp Pink — Rear Defrost 43 — 25 Amp Neutral Rear Heated Seats/Steering Wheel
44 — 10 Amp Red Park Assist/Blind Spot/Camera 45 — 15 Amp Blue Cluster/Rearview Mirror/Compass
46 — 10 Amp Red Adaptive Cruise Control 47 — 10 Amp Red Adaptive Front Lighting
48 — 20 Amp Yellow Active Suspension 51 — 20 Amp Yellow Front Heated Seats
52 — 10 Amp Red Heated Cupholders/Rear Heated Seat Switches 53 — 10 Amp Red HVAC Module/In Car Temperature Sensor
58 — 10 Amp Red Airbag Module
64 — 25 Amp Neutral Rear Windows 65 — 10 Amp Red Airbag Module 67 — 15 Amp Blue Run Sense
68 — 15 Amp Blue Power Outlet Illumination/Rear Sunshade
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise
Control)..................25
Adjustable Pedals .............20
Airbag ...................13
Alarm, Panic ................8
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) . . . 11
Audio Settings ...............37
Automatic Headlights ...........24
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . . 31
Automatic Transmission ..........27
Autostick ................60
Fluid Type ................87
Autostick .................60
Axle Fluid .................87
Belts, Seat .................12
Brake Fluid ................87
Break-In Recommendations, New
Vehicle ...................22
Bulb Replacement ............100
Calibration, Compass ...........53
Change Oil Indicator ...........67
Changing A Flat Tire ...........69
Child Restraint ...............14
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .......14
Clock Setting ...............37
Compass Calibration ...........53
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ............87
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ......25
Cruise Light ................25
Cupholders Heated/Cooled (Beverage Holder) . . . 19
Customer Assistance ...........101
Customer Programmable Features . . . 54,62
Defects, Reporting ............102
Dimmer Control ..............24
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .........24
Disarming, Theft System ..........12
E-85Fuel .................88
ECO ...................53
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise
Control) ..................25 Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) ...............
53,54,61
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System ......34
Emergency Key ...............8
Emergency, In Case of Jacking .................69
Overheating ..............68
Engine Break-In Recommendations .......22
Compartment ..............84
Oil Selection ..............87
Overheating ..............68
Starting .................10
Stopping ................10
Event Data Recorder ...........80
Exterior Lights ..............100
Flat Tire Changing .............69
Flexible Fuel Vehicles ...........88
Fluid Capacities ..............87
Fluids ...................

87
Fog Lights .................24
Folding Rear Seat .............18
Forward Collision Warning .........26
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..........79
Front Heated Seats ............18
Fuel Filler Door (Gas Cap) ..........82
Filler Door Emergency Release .....82
Specifications ..............87
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ....54
Headlights Automatic ...............24
Dimmer Switch .............24
HighBeam ...............23
Heated Mirrors ..............32
Heated Seats ...............18
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer)
Switch ...................23
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener)
Transmitter ................54
Hood Release ...............81
Instrument Cluster .............6
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Indicators.................7
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights ....6,64
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ....23
Introduction .................2
iPod®/USB/MP3 Control .........46
Bluetooth Streaming Audio .......47
Jack Location ...............69
Jack Operation ..............71
Jacking Instructions ............71
Jump Starting ...............74
KeyFob...................8
Keyless Enter-N-Go ............9
Lock/Unlock ...............9
Starting/Stopping ............10
Lane Change Assist ............23
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren) .................14
Lights TurnSignal ...............23
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description) ...............6
Maintenance Record ..........92,94
Maintenance Schedule .........90,93
Memory Seat ...............16
Mirrors Heated .................32
MOPAR® Accessories ..........103
Navigation .................41
Navigation Voice Commands .......52
New Vehicle Break-In Period ........22
Oil Change Indicator ...........67
Oil, Engine Capacity ................87
Outlet Power ..................57
Overheating, Engine ...........68
Panic Alarm .................8
Pedals, Adjustable .............20 Phone (Pairing)
..............48
Phone (Uconnect) .............47
Placard, Tire and Loading Information . . . 99
Power Glass Sunroof ..............33
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . . . 57
Seats ..................16
Steering .................87
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column ....21
Preparation for Jacking ..........70
Programmable Electronic Features . . . 54,61
Radio Operation ..............38
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ........23
Rear Heated Seats .............19
Rear Seat, Folding .............18
Recreational Towing ............59
Remote Starting System ..........8
Replacement Bulbs ............100
Reporting Safety Defects .........102
Restraints, Child ..............14
Seat Belts .................12
Seats ....................16
Ad

justment ...............17
Heated .................18
Lumbar Support .............16
Memory.................16
Power ..................16
Rear Folding ..............18
Setting the Clock .............37
Shift Lever Override ............76
Signals, Turn ................23
SIRIUSTravelLink .............45
SmartBeams ................24
SpareTire .................69
Spark Plugs ................87
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ......25
Starting Remote .................8
Steering Tilt Column ...............20
Store Radio Presets ............38
SunRoof..................33
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag . . 13
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant . . . 68
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