2012 CHRYSLER 300 SRT clock

Rotate the headlight switch clockwise to the first detent
for parking light and instrument panel light operation.
Rotate the headlight switch to the second detent for
headlight, parking light and instrument panel light
operation.
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped
This system automatically turns the headlights on or off
according to ambient light levels. To turn the system on,
rotate the headlight switch counterclockwise to the
AUTO position. When the system is on, the headlight
time delay feature is also on. This means the headlights
will stay on for up to 90 seconds after you place the
ignition into the OFF position. To turn the automatic
system off, move the headlight switch out of the AUTO
position.
NOTE:The engine must be running before the head-
lights will come on in the automatic mode.
Headlight Switch
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▫Messages # ......................... 309
▫ Turn Menu Off ...................... 309
 Uconnect Touch™ Settings ............... 309
▫ Hard-Keys ......................... 309
▫ Soft-Keys .......................... 309
▫ Customer Programmable Features —
Uconnect Touch™ System 8.4 Settings ...... 310
▫ SRT Performance Features .............. 324
 Setting The Analog Clock ................ 328
 iPod/USB/MP3 Control — If Equipped ..... 328
 Harman Kardon Logic7High Performance
Multichannel Surround Sound System With
Driver-Selectable Surround (DSS) — If
Equipped ............................ 328 
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ............ 330
▫ Radio Operation ..................... 330
▫ CD Player ......................... 331
 CD/DVD Disc Maintenance .............. 331
 Radio Operation And Mobile Phones ....... 332
 Climate Controls ...................... 332
▫ General Overview .................... 333
▫ Climate Control Functions .............. 340
▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..... 341
▫ Operating Tips ...................... 342
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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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Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect
Touch™ System 8.4 Settings
Press the More soft-key, then press the Settings soft-key
to display the menu setting screen. In this mode the
Uconnect Touch™ system allows you to access program-
mable features that may be equipped such as Display,
Clock, Safety/Assistance, Lights, Doors & Locks,
Auto-On Comfort & Remote Start, Engine Off Operation,
Compass Settings, Audio, Phone/Bluetooth and SIRIUS
Setup.
NOTE:Only one touchscreen area may be selected at a
time.
When making a selection, press the soft-key to enter the
desired mode. Once in the desired mode press and release
the preferred setting until a check-mark appears next to the
setting, showing that setting has been selected.
Uconnect Touch™ 8.4 Soft-Keys
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Clock
After pressing the Clock soft-key the following settings
will be available.
•Sync Time With GPS
When in this display, you may automatically have the
radio set the time. To change the Sync Time setting touch
the Sync with GPS Time soft-key until a check-mark
appears next to the setting, showing that setting has been
selected. Touch the back arrow soft-key to return to the
previous menu.
•Set Time Hours
When in this display, you may adjust the hours. The Sync
with GPS Time soft-key must be unchecked. To make
your selection touch the + or - soft-keys to adjust the
hours up or down. Touch the back arrow soft-key to
return to the previous menu or touch the X soft-key to
close out of the settings screen.
•Set Time Minutes
When in this display, you may adjust the minutes. The
Sync with GPS Time soft-key must be unchecked. To
make your selection touch the + or - soft-keys to adjust
the minutes up or down. Touch the back arrow soft-key
to return to the previous menu or touch the X soft-key to
close out of the settings screen.
•Time Format
When in this display, you may select the time format
display setting. Touch the Time Format soft-key until a
check-mark appears next to the 12hrs or 24hrs setting,
showing that setting has been selected. Touch the back
arrow soft-key to return to the previous menu.
•Show Time In Status Bar
When in this display, you may turn on or shut off the
digital clock in the status bar. To change the Show Time
Status setting touch the Show Time in Status Bar soft-key
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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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Hard-key
The blower speed increases as you turn the control
clockwise from the lowest blower setting. The blower
speed decreases as you turn the knob counter-clockwise.
Soft-key — Uconnect Touch™ System 4.3 (If Equipped)
Press the blower soft-key to enter the blower setting
screen. Once in the blower settings screen use the UP and
DOWN arrows to adjust the blower speed setting, or
directly select the speed setting by pressing the blower
bar area around the blower icon. The blower speed
increases as you press the UP arrow or move clockwise
on the setting scale and decreases when press the DOWN
arrow or move counter-clockwise on the setting scale.
Soft-key — Uconnect Touch™ System 8.4
Use the small blower icon to reduce the blower setting
and the large blower icon to increase the blower setting.
Blower can also be selected by pressing the blower bar
area between the icons.4. Front Defrost Button
Press and release to change the current airflow setting to
Defrost mode. The indicator illuminates when this fea-
ture is ON. Performing this function will cause the ATC
to switch into manual mode. The blower speed may
increase when Defrost mode is selected. If the front
defrost mode is turned off the climate system will return
the previous setting.
5. Rear Defrost Button
Press and release this button to turn on the rear window
defroster and the heated outside mirrors (if equipped).
An indicator will illuminate when the rear window
defroster is on. The rear window defroster automatically
turns off after 10 minutes.
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Cavity Car-tridgeFuse Mini-
Fuse Description
21 — — Fuse — Spare
22 — — Fuse — Spare
23 — 10 Amp RedFuel Door/Diagnostic
Port
24 — 15 Amp BlueRadio Screen
25 — 10 Amp RedTire Pressure Monitor
26 — — Fuse — Spare
27 — 25 Amp NaturalAmplifier
31 — 25 Amp NaturalPower Seats
32 — 15 Amp BlueHVAC Module/ClusterCavity Car-
tridgeFuse Mini-
Fuse Description
33 — 15 Amp BlueIgnition Switch/Wireless
Module
34 — 10 Amp RedSteering Column
Module/Clock
35 — 10 Amp RedBattery Sensor
36 — — Fuse — Spare
37 — 15 Amp BlueRadio
38 — 20 Amp YellowPower Outlet Inside
Arm Rest
40 — — Fuse — Spare
41 — — Fuse — Spare
42 30 Amp Pink — Rear Defrost
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