2012 CHRYSLER 300 SRT instrument cluster

Front Park Assist Audible Alerts
ParkSensewill turn off the Front Park Assist audible
alert (chime) after approximately 3 seconds when an
obstacle has been detected, the vehicle is stationary, and
brake pedal is applied.
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense 
ParkSensecan be enabled and disabled using the
Uconnect Touch™ System. The available choices are: Off,
Sound Only, or Sound and Display. Refer to “Uconnect
Touch™ Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument
Panel” for further information.
When the ParkSense soft-key is pressed to disable the
system, the EVIC will display the “PARK ASSIST SYS-
TEM OFF” message for approximately five seconds.
Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)”
in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further
information. When the shift lever is moved to REVERSE
or to DRIVE (at or below 7 mph [11 km/h]) and the
system is disabled, the EVIC will display the “PARK ASSIST SYSTEM OFF” message for approximately five
seconds in REVERSE or for 5 seconds when the vehicle is
in DRIVE.
Service The ParkSense
Park Assist System
When the ParkSensePark Assist System is malfunction-
ing, the instrument cluster will actuate a single chime,
once per ignition cycle. The instrument cluster will
display the “CLEAN PARK ASSIST” message when any
of the rear or front sensor(s) are blocked by snow, mud, or
ice and the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE or DRIVE.
The instrument cluster will display the “SERVICE PARK
ASSIST” message when any of the rear or front sensors
are damaged and require service. When the shift lever is
moved to REVERSE or DRIVE and the system has
detected a faulted condition, the EVIC will display the
“CLEAN PARK ASSIST”, “SERVICE PARK ASSIST” or
the “SERVICE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM” message for as
long as the vehicle is in REVERSE or DRIVE (at speeds
less than 7 mph [11 km/h]). Under this condition
ParkSense will not operate. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
Instrument Panel Features ............... 279
 Instrument Cluster .................... 280
 Instrument Cluster Descriptions ........... 281
 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . 292
▫ Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays ........................... 294
▫ EVIC White Telltales .................. 295
▫ EVIC Amber Telltales ................. 296
▫ EVIC Red Telltales ................... 297 ▫
Oil Change Required .................. 300
▫ Fuel Economy ...................... 300
▫ Cruise Control ...................... 303
▫ Vehicle Speed ....................... 303
▫ Trip Info .......................... 304
▫ TirePSI ........................... 305
▫ SRT .............................. 305
▫ Vehicle Info
(Customer Information Features) ......... 308
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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
1 — Air Outlet8 — Uconnect Touch™ System Hard Controls 15 — Dimmer Controls
2 — Instrument Cluster 9 — SD Memory Card Slot 16 — Hood Release
3 — Hazard Switch 10 — Power Outlet 17 — Headlight Switch
4 — Uconnect Touch™ System 11 — CD/DVD Slot 18 — Analog Clock
5 — Climate Control Hard Controls 12 — Storage Compartment 19 — Paddle Shifters
6 — Glove Compartment 13 — Engine Start/Stop Button
7 — ESC Off Switch 14 — Trunk Release Button
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS
1. Tachometer
The red segments indicate the maximum permissible
engine revolutions per minute (RPM x 1000) for each gear
range. Before reaching the red area, ease up on the
accelerator.
2. Park/Headlight ON Indicator — If EquippedThis indicator will illuminate when the park
lights or headlights are turned on.
3. Turn Signal Indicators The arrow will flash with the exterior turn signal
when the turn signal lever is operated. If the vehicle electronics sense that the vehicle is driven
more than 1 mile (1.6 km) with either turn signal on, a
continuous chime will sound to alert you to turn the
signals off. If either indicator flashes at a rapid rate, check
for a defective outside light bulb.
4. Front Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped
This indicator will illuminate when the front fog
lights are on.
5. High Beam Indicator This indicator shows that the high beam head-
lights are on. Push the multifunction lever forward
to switch the headlights to high beam, and pull toward
yourself (normal position) to return to low beam.
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6. Odometer Display / Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) Display
Odometer Display
The odometer display shows the total distance the ve-
hicle has been driven.
U.S. Federal regulations require that upon transfer of
vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the purchaser the
correct mileage that the vehicle has been driven. If your
odometer needs to be repaired or serviced, the repair
technician should leave the odometer reading the same
as it was before the repair or service. If s/he cannot do so,
then the odometer must be set at zero, and a sticker must
be placed in the door jamb stating what the mileage was
before the repair or service. It is a good idea for you to
make a record of the odometer reading before the repair/
service, so that you can be sure that it is properly reset, or
that the door jamb sticker is accurate if the odometer
must be reset at zero.Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display
The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea-
tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the
instrument cluster. For further information, refer to
“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)”.
The Shift Lever Indicator is self-contained within the
EVIC display. It displays the gear position of the auto-
matic transmission.
NOTE:
•You must apply the brakes before shifting from PARK.
•The highest available transmission gear is displayed in
the lower right corner of the Electronic Vehicle Infor-
mation Center (EVIC) whenever the Electronic Range
Select (ERS) feature is active. Use the +/- selector on
the shift lever to activate ERS. Refer to “Automatic
Transmission” in “Starting And Operating” for further
information.
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Vehicles equipped with the Anti-Lock Brake System
(ABS), are also equipped with Electronic Brake Force
Distribution (EBD). In the event of an EBD failure, the
Brake Warning Light will turn on along with the ABS
Light. Immediate repair to the ABS system is required.
Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by
turning the ignition switch from the OFF position to the
ON/RUN position. The light should illuminate for ap-
proximately two seconds. The light should then turn off
unless the parking brake is applied or a brake fault is
detected. If the light does not illuminate, have the light
inspected by an authorized dealer.
The light also will turn on when the parking brake is
applied with the ignition switch in the ON/RUN position.
NOTE:This light shows only that the parking brake is
applied. It does not show the degree of brake application. 18. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/
Malfunction Indicator Light — If Equipped
The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator
Light” in the instrument cluster will come on
when the ignition switch is turned to the
ON/RUN position. It should go out with the
engine running. If the “ESC Activation/Malfunction In-
dicator Light” comes on continuously with the engine
running, a malfunction has been detected in the ESC
system. If this light remains on after several ignition
cycles, and the vehicle has been driven several miles
(kilometers) at speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see
your authorized dealer as soon as possible to have the
problem diagnosed and corrected.
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ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER
(EVIC)
The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea-
tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the
instrument cluster.This system allows the driver to select a variety of useful
information by pressing the switches mounted on the
steering wheel. The EVIC consists of the following:
•Radio Info
•Fuel Economy Info
•Cruise Control Info
•Digital Vehicle Speed
•Trip Info
•Tire Pressure
•Vehicle Info Messages
•Stored Warning Messages
•Turn Menu OFF
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
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