2012 CHRYSLER 300 SRT instrument panel

SIRIUS Setup
After pressing the SIRIUS Setup soft-key the following
settings will be available.
•Channel Skip
SIRIUS can be programmed to designate a group of
channels that are the most desirable to listen to or to
exclude undesirable channels while scanning. To make
your selection, touch the Channel Skip soft-key, select the
channels you would like to skip followed by pressing the
arrow back soft-key.
•Subscription Information
New vehicle purchasers or lessees will receive a free
limited time subscription to SIRIUS Satellite Radio with
your radio. Following the expiration of the free services,
it will be necessary to access the information on the
Subscription Information screen in order to re-subscribe. Touch the Subscription Info soft-key to access the Sub-
scription Information screen.
Write down the SIRIUS ID numbers for your receiver. To
reactivate your service, either call the number listed on
the screen or visit the provider online.
NOTE:
SIRIUS Travel Link is a separate subscription.
SRT Performance Features
To access the SRT Performance Features, touch the
“More” soft-key then touch the “SRT” soft-key. Press the
UP or DOWN soft-key to cycle through the features.
Press the feature soft-key to select that feature.
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WARNING!
Measurement of vehicle statistics with the Perfor-
mance Features is intended for off-highway or off-
road use only and should not be done on any public
roadways. It is recommended that these features be
used in a controlled environment and within the
limits of the law. The capabilities of the vehicle as
measured by the performance pages must never be
exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner, which
can jeopardize the user ’s safety or the safety of
others. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can
prevent accidents.The Performance Page include the following:•Timers
•Engine Values
•Digital Gauge Displays
•0-60 mph (0-100 km/h)
•Braking Distance
•1/8 Mile
•1/4 Mile
•Instantaneous G-Force
•Peak G-Force
•Digital Speedometer
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The following describes each feature and its operation:
Timers
0-60 mph (0-100 km/h), 1/8 Mile, 1/4 Mile
When selected, this screen displays the time it takes for
the vehicle to go from 0 to 60 mph (0 to 100 km/h),
1/8 mile or 1/4 mile.
•The feature will be “ready” when the vehicle speed is
at 0 mph (0 km/h).
•Soft-keys allow access to the current, best and last
times recorded.
Braking Distance
When selected, this screen displays the vehicle’s braking
distance and the speed at which the brake pedal was
depressed.
•This feature will only function when applying the
brakes at speeds above 30 mph (48 km/h).
•The distance measurement will be aborted if the brake
pedal is released before the vehicle comes to a com-
plete stop.
G-Force
When selected, this screen displays all four G-Force
values (two lateral and two longitudinal) as well as
steering angle.
When a force greater than zero is measured, the display
will update the value as it climbs. As the G-Force falls,
the peak forces will continue to display.
Gauges 1
When selected, this screen displays the following values:
•Oil Temperature
Shows the actual oil temperature within the range of the
gauge.
•Oil Pressure
Shows the actual oil pressure.
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•Battery Voltage
Shows the actual battery voltage.
Gauges 2
When selected, this screen displays the following values:
•Coolant Temperature
Shows the actual coolant temperature within the range of
the gauge.
•Oil Temperature
Shows the actual oil temperature within the range of the
gauge.
•Transmission Temperature
Shows the actual transmission temperature within the
range of the gauge.
•Intake Air Temperature
Shows the actual intake air temperature within the range
of the gauge.
•Oil Pressure
Shows the actual oil pressure.
•Battery Voltage
Shows the actual battery voltage.
Engine
When selected, this screen displays miles per hour (mph),
horsepower (hp), torque (ft/lb), oil pressure (psi) and
gear selector values.
Handling
When selected, this screen displays peak g-force, instan-
taneous g-force, steering and yaw angles.
Options
When selected, this screen allows you to choose a stan-
dard or custom display for your SRT home page.
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SETTING THE ANALOG CLOCK
To set the analog clock at the top center of the instrument
panel, press and hold the button until the setting is
correct.
iPod/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED
This feature allows an iPodor external USB device to be
plugged into the USB port.
iPod control supports Mini, 4G, Photo, Nano, 5G iPod
and iPhone devices. Some iPod software versions may
not fully support the iPod control features. Please visit
Apple’s website for software updates.
For further information, refer to the Uconnect Touch™
User ’s Manual.
HARMAN KARDON Logic7HIGH
PERFORMANCE MULTICHANNEL SURROUND
SOUND SYSTEM WITH DRIVER-SELECTABLE
SURROUND (DSS) — IF EQUIPPED
Your vehicle is equipped with a Harman Kardon audio
system with GreenEdge™ technology that offers superior
sound quality, higher Sound Pressure Levels (SPL) and
reduced energy consumption. The new system utilizes
Setting The Analog Clock
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proprietary amplifier and speaker technologies deliver-
ing substantial increases in component and system effi-
ciency levels.
The 12 Channel Class D GreenEdge high efficiency
amplifier is governed by a high voltage tracking power
supply and drives a 7.5-channel playback architecture.
The Harman Kardonaudio system offers the ability to
choose Logic 7 surround sound for any audio source. The
GreenEdge high-efficiency speaker designs ensure the
system has higher SPL and a dramatic increase in dy-
namic sound quality. The speakers are tuned for maxi-
mum efficiency and perfectly matched to the amplifier
output stage ensuring state of the art multi-seat surround
sound processing.
Logic7 multichannel surround-sound technology deliv-
ers an immersive, accurate sound-stage to every seating
position. This surround effect is available for audio from
any source - AM/FM/CD/ Satellite Radio or dashboard AUX input; and is activated through the Uconnect
Touch™ System. Refer to “Surround Sound” under
“Uconnect Touch™ Settings” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel”.
Selecting “Audio Surround” through the DSS modes
activates the Harman Kardon
Logic7multichannel
surround-sound technology in your vehicle. The “Video
Surround” mode is described under Driver-Selectable
Surround (DSS). The Video Surround Mode will only be
available for video media sources (DVDs, Video CDs, or
other video media supported by the radio). Some audio
will sound better in DSS modes, others in Stereo mode.
When in “Audio Surround” mode, balance is set auto-
matically. Fader control is available in surround mode
but should be set to the center position for optimal
surround performance.
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STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS
The remote sound system controls are located on the rear
surface of the steering wheel. Reach behind the wheel to
access the switches.The right-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a
pushbutton in the center and controls the volume and
mode of the sound system. Pressing the top of the rocker
switch will increase the volume, and pressing the bottom
of the rocker switch will decrease the volume.
Pressing the center button will make the radio switch
between the various modes available (AM/FM/SAT/
CD/HDD/AUX/VES, etc.).
The left-hand control is a rocker-type switch with a
pushbutton in the center. The function of the left-hand
control is different depending on which mode you are in.
The following describes the left-hand control operation in
each mode.
Radio Operation
Pressing the top of the switch will “Seek” up for the next
listenable station and pressing the bottom of the switch
will “Seek” down for the next listenable station.Remote Sound System Controls (Back View Of Steering
Wheel)
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The button located in the center of the left-hand control
will tune to the next preset station that you have pro-
grammed in the radio preset pushbutton.
CD Player
Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next
track on the CD. Pressing the bottom of the switch once
will go to the beginning of the current track, or to the
beginning of the previous track if it is within one second
after the current track begins to play.
If you press the switch up or down twice, it plays the
second track; three times, it will play the third, etc.
The center button on the left side rocker switch has no
function for a single-disc CD player. However, when a
multiple-disc CD player is equipped on the vehicle, the
center button will select the next available CD in the
player.
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE
To keep a CD/DVD in good condition, take the following
precautions:
1. Handle the disc by its edge; avoid touching the
surface.
2. If the disc is stained, clean the surface with a soft cloth,
wiping from center to edge.
3. Do not apply paper or tape to the disc; avoid scratch-
ing the disc.
4. Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, cleaners,
or anti-static sprays.
5. Store the disc in its case after playing.
6. Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight.
7. Do not store the disc where temperatures may become
too high.
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