2012 CHRYSLER 300 SRT remote control

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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Button Descriptions (Applies To Both Hard-keys And
Soft-keys)
1. A/C Button
Press and release to change the current Air Conditioning
(A/C) setting, the indicator illuminates when A/C is ON.
Performing this function will cause the automatic opera-
tion to switch into manual mode and the AUTO indicator
will turn off.
2. Recirculation Button
Press and release to change the current setting, the
indicator illuminates when ON.3. Blower Control
Blower control is used to regulate the amount of air
forced through the climate system. There are seven
blower speeds available. Adjusting the blower will cause
automatic mode to switch to manual operation. The
speeds can be selected using either hard-keys or soft-keys
as follows:
NOTE:
For vehicles equipped with Remote Start, the
climate controls will not function during Remote Start
operation if the blower control is left in the “O” (Off)
position. Blower control should be left in the “ON”
position to allow the climate control to either warm or
cool the vehicle.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 335

Door Locks, Automatic.................... 31
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 245
Driving On Slippery Surfaces .................. 366
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 367
Driving to Achieve Maximum
Fuel Economy .......................... 301
Electric Rear Window Defrost ............... 276
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 99
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 262
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 376
Anti-Lock Brake System ................ 377
Brake Assist System ................... 377
Traction Control System ................ 377
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) .... 487
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ....202,205
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 378Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC)
....................... 241,292
Emergency Deck Lid Release ................ 42
Emergency Trunk Release ................... 42
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............. 444
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 428
Jump Starting ....................... 440
Overheating ........................ 428
Towing ............................ 447
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 454
Engine ............................... 453
Air Cleaner ......................... 460
Block Heater ........................ 353
Break-In Recommendations .............. 82
Checking Oil Level ................... 458
Compartment ....................... 453
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................ 471,503
Cooling ........................... 470
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Malfunction Indicator Light
(Check Engine)....................... 285,455
Manual Transmission ..................... 481
Fluid Level Check .................... 481
Manual, Service ......................... 530
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................. 477
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ............. 174
Memory Seat ........................... 174
Memory Seats and Radio .................. 174
Methanol ............................. 415
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... 304
Mirrors ................................ 96
Automatic Dimming ................... 96
Electric Powered ...................... 99
Electric Remote ....................... 99
Exterior Folding ...................... 97
Heated ............................ 100
Outside ............................ 97
Vanity ............................ 100 Mode
Fuel Saver ......................... 301
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 406
Mopar Parts ......................... 456,529
MTBE/ETBE ........................... 415
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 185
Navigation System (Uconnect™ gps) .......... 241
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 82
Occupant Restraints ................... 43,62,67
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) .............60,62,66
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ............414,503
Odometer ............................. 282
Oil Change Indicator .................. 282,300
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..............282,300
Oil Filter, Change ........................ 460
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... 460
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INDEX 545

Seats............................. 162
Steering ........................ 369,370
Sunroof ......................... 255,258
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column ......... 196
Windows ........................... 38
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 504
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 56
Pretensioners Seat Belts ........................... 54
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 21
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 399
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......... 474
Radio Operation ........................ 332
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ................ 194
Rear Camera ........................... 241
Rear Cupholder ......................... 269
Rear Park Sense System ................... 231 Rear Seat, Folding
....................... 173
Rear Window Defroster ................... 276
Rear Window Features .................... 276
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 70
Recreational Towing ...................... 425
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 414
Refrigerant ............................ 464
Reminder, Lights On ..................... 184
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 55
Remote Control Starting System ....................... 25
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 330
Remote Starting System .................... 25
Remote Trunk Release ..................... 41
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 496
Replacement Keys ........................ 16
Replacement Parts ....................... 456
Replacement Tires ....................... 401
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INDEX 547

Tilting............................ 162
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 18
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........472,503
Selection of Oil ......................... 458
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Sentry Key Programming ................... 17
Sentry Key Replacement ................... 16
Service Assistance ....................... 525
Service Contract ......................... 527
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator) .................... 285
Service Manuals ........................ 530
Setting the Clock ........................ 328
Shift Lever Override ...................... 446
Shifting ............................... 354
Automatic Transmission ................ 354
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage .............. 51
Shoulder Belts ........................... 47
Side Airbag ............................. 65 Side View Mirror Adjustment
................ 97
Signals, Turn ...................... 87,186,281
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 366
SmartBeams ........................... 183
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 403
Sound System Kicker ............................ 328
Spark Plugs ............................ 503
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ...................... 503
Oil ............................... 503
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...........202,205
Speedometer ........................... 286
Sport Mode ............................ 364
Starting ............................. 25,349
Automatic Transmission ................ 349
Cold Weather ....................... 352
Engine Fails to Start .................. 352
Remote ............................ 25
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INDEX 549

Starting and Operating.................... 349
Starting Procedures ...................... 349
Steering Column Controls ..................... 185
Column Lock ....................... 195
Power .......................... 369,370
Tilt Column ...................... 195,196
Wheel, Heated ...................... 198
Wheel, Tilt ...................... 195,196
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .............. 330
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls .............................. 330
Storage ............................ 270,495
Storage, Vehicle ...................... 343,495
Storing Your Vehicle ...................... 495
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 444
Sun Roof ........................... 255,258
Sunglasses Storage ....................... 245 Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag
........ 56
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 459
System, Remote Starting .................... 25
Tachometer ............................ 281
Telescoping Steering Column .............195,196
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 341
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......290,429
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 75
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 18
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
Tilt Steering Column ................... 195,196
Time Delay, Headlight .................... 182
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 391
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 389
Tire Markings .......................... 385
Tire Safety Information .................... 385
TIREFIT .............................. 429
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Tires ............................87,395,531
Aging (Life of Tires) .................. 400
Air Pressure ........................ 395
Chains ............................ 403
General Information .................. 395
High Speed ......................... 398
Inflation Pressures .................... 397
Life of Tires ........................ 400
Load Capacity .................... 391,392
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ......... 406
Pressure Warning Light ................ 283
Quality Grading ..................... 531
Radial ............................ 399
Replacement ........................ 401
Rotation ........................... 404
Safety .......................... 385,395
Sizes ............................. 387
Spinning ........................... 399
Tread Wear Indicators ................. 400 Towing
............................... 425
Behind a Motorhome .................. 425
Disabled Vehicle ..................... 447
Recreational ........................ 425
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome .......... 425
Traction Control ......................... 377
Trailer Towing .......................... 425
Transmission ........................... 479
Automatic .................... 354,355,479
Fluid ............................. 504
Shifting ........................... 354
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 24
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 21
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener
(HomeLink®) .......................... 245
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ........ 21
Transporting Pets ........................ 82
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INDEX 551