2013 CHRYSLER 300 SRT cruise control

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ..........299
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .................300
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS .....301
 ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION
CENTER (EVIC) .......................311
▫ Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays ........................... .313
▫ EVIC White Telltales ...................315
▫ EVIC Amber Telltales ...................316
▫ EVIC Red Telltales .....................317 ▫
Oil Change Required ..................320
▫ Fuel Economy ....................... .320
▫ Cruise Control ....................... .323
▫ Vehicle Speed ....................... .323
▫ Trip Info .......................... .324
▫ TirePSI............................ .325
▫ SRT .............................. .325
▫ Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features) . .328
▫ Messages # ......................... .329
▫ Turn Menu OFF ...................... .329
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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 The system allows the driver to select information by
pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering
wheel:
EVIC Steering Wheel Buttons
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EVIC White Telltales
This area will show reconfigurable white caution tell-
tales. These telltales include:
•Shift Lever Status
The selected AutoStick® gear is displayed as 1,2,3,
4,or5 for five-speed automatic transmissions, 1,2,
3, 4,5, “6”, “7”, or “8” for eight-speed automatic
transmission and indicate the AutoStick® feature has
been engaged and the gear selected is displayed. For
further information on AutoStick®, refer to “Starting
And Operating”.
• Electronic Speed Control ON
This telltale will illuminate when the electronic
speed control is ON. For further information,
refer to “Electronic Speed Control” in “Under-
standing The Features Of Your Vehicle.” •
Electronic Speed Control SET
This telltale will illuminate when the electronic
speed control is SET. For further information,
refer to “Electronic Speed Control” in “Under-
standing The Features Of Your Vehicle.”
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ON
This telltale will illuminate when the ACC is
ON. For further information, refer to “Adap-
tive Cruise Control (ACC)” in “Understanding
The Features Of Your Vehicle.”
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) SET
This telltale will illuminate when the ACC is
SET. For further information, refer to “Adap-
tive Cruise Control (ACC)” in “Understanding
The Features Of Your Vehicle.”
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EVIC Amber Telltales
This area will show reconfigurable amber caution tell-
tales. These telltales include:
•Forward Collision Warning (FCW) OFF
This telltale informs the driver that the For-
ward Collision Warning feature is Off. The
telltale is On when the front radar sensor is
blocked and requires cleaning, the ACC/FCW
sensors require service, or the ACC/FCW system is
unavailable because of a system error. For further infor-
mation, refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)” in
“Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle.”
• Low Fuel Telltale
When the fuel level reaches approximately 3.0 gal
(11.0 L) this light will turn on, and remain on until
fuel is added. •
Windshield Washer Fluid Low Indicator
This telltale will turn on to indicate the wind-
shield washer fluid is low.
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Malfunction
This light will turn on when a ACC is not
operating and needs service. For further informa-
tion, refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)” in
“Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle.”
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Cruise Control
Press and release the UP or DOWN button untilACC(if
equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control) or Cruiseis
highlighted in the EVIC. Status of the ACC or Cruise is
displayed in the menu line also. Press and release the
SELECT (right arrow) button to display the following
information:
•
If equipped with ACC, one of several messages will be
displayed giving a dynamic update of the status of the
feature as the driver changes feature status or following
conditions change. If ACC is active and a warning or
other feature is in the EVIC main display, the ACC status
will be displayed in place of the EVIC odometer line.
•For vehicles with Cruise, one of several messages will be
displayed giving a dynamic update of the status of the
feature as the driver changes feature status or conditions change. If Cruise is active and a warning or other feature
is in the EVIC main display, the Cruise status will be
displayed in place of the EVIC odometer line.
Press and release the BACK button to return to the main
menu.
Vehicle Speed
Press and release the UP or DOWN button until
Vehicle
Speed is highlighted in the EVIC. Press the SELECT button
to view a digital display of the current speed in mph
or km/h. Pressing the SELECT button a second time will
toggle the unit of measure between mph or km/h. Press the
BACK button to return to the main menu.
NOTE:Changing the unit of measure in the Vehicle Speed
menu will not change the unit of measure in the EVIC.
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Cav-ity Car-
tridge Fuse 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 DefrostCav-
ity Car-
tridge Fuse Mini-
Fuse Description
43 — 25 Amp NaturalRear Heated Seats/
Steering Wheel
44 — 10 Amp RedPark Assist/Blind
Spot/Camera
45 — 15 Amp BlueCluster/Rearview
Mirror/Compass
46 — 10 Amp RedAdaptive Cruise
Control
47 — 10 Amp RedAdaptive Front
Lighting
48 — 20 Amp YellowActive Suspension
49 — — Fuse — Spare
50 — — Fuse — Spare
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About Your Brakes....................... .395
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ................398
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) . . .223
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ............495
Adding Fuel ............................ .444
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... .490
Additives, Fuel .......................... .442
Adjustable Pedals ........................ .218
Airbag ..................................57
Airbag Deployment ........................68
Airbag Light .............................65
Airbag Maintenance ........................70
Airbag, Side ..............................61
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ................61
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .483
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................485
Air Conditioning Filter .....................363
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................485
Air Conditioning System ....................360 Air Pressure, Tires
........................ .421
Alarm Light ............................ .307
Alarm, Panic .............................24
Alarm (Security Alarm) ......................18
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................18
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..................494
Disposal ............................. .497
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................398
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................307
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ..........18
Appearance Care ........................ .504
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) ...........18
Assist, Hill Start ......................... .405
Auto Down Power Windows ..................40
Automatic Door Locks ......................32
Automatic Headlights ..................... .199
Automatic Oil Change Indicator ...............320
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........360
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Drain, Flush, and Refill...................494
Inspection ........................... .497
Points to Remember .....................498
Pressure Cap ......................... .496
Radiator Cap ......................... .496
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .............494
Corrosion Protection ...................... .504
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ................223
Cupholders ............................ .284
Customer Assistance ...................... .547
Data Recorder, Event .......................71
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights .............209
Daytime Running Lights ....................202
Dealer Service ........................... .479
Deck Lid, Emergency Release .................44
Deck Lid, Power Release .....................42
Defroster, Rear Window .....................293
Defroster, Windshield .......................97 Delay (Intermittent) Wipers
..................210
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................476
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...................204
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) .......................... .480
Power Steering ........................ .394
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................497
Door Locks ..............................30
Door Locks, Automatic ......................32
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .391
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy ......321
Electrical Power Outlets .....................279
Electric Rear Window Defrost .................293
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................111
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INDEX 561