2013 CHRYSLER 300 SRT light

Air Bag Warning Light
You will want to have the air bags ready to
inflate for your protection in a collision. The
Air Bag Warning Light monitors the internal
circuits and interconnecting wiring associated
with air bag system electrical components. While the air
bag system is designed to be maintenance free. If any of
the following occurs, have an authorized dealer service
the air bag system immediately.
• The Air Bag Warning Light does not come on during
the four to eight seconds when the ignition is first
cycled to the ON/RUN.
• The Air Bag Warning Light remains on after the four to
eight-second interval.
• The Air Bag Warning Light comes on intermittently or
remains on while driving. NOTE:
If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine
related gauges are not working, the Occupant Restraint
Controller (ORC) may also be disabled. The air bags may
not be ready to inflate for your protection. Promptly
check the fuse block for blown fuses. Refer to “Fuses” in
“Maintaining Your Vehicle” for the proper air bag fuses.
See your authorized dealer if the fuse is good.
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder
(EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in
certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air
bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will
assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems per-
formed. The EDR is designed to record data related to
vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of
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Air Bag Warning Light
The light should come on and remain on for four
to eight seconds as a bulb check when the
ignition switch is first turned ON. If the light is
not lit during starting, see your authorized
dealer. If the light stays on, flickers, or comes on while
driving, have the system checked by an authorized dealer.
Defroster
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should be able to feel
the air directed against the windshield. See your autho-
rized dealer for service if your defroster is inoperable.
Floor Mat Safety Information
Always use floor mats designed to fit the footwell of your
vehicle. Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area
unobstructed and that are firmly secured so that they
cannot slip out of position and interfere with the pedals
or impair safe operation of your vehicle in other ways.
WARNING!
Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of
vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per-
sonal injury.
• Always make sure that floor mats are properly
attached to the floor mat fasteners.
• Never place or install floor mats or other floor
coverings in the vehicle that cannot be properly
secured to prevent them from moving and interfer-
ing with the pedals or the ability to control the
vehicle.
• Never put floor mats or other floor coverings on top
of already installed floor mats. Additional floor
mats and other coverings will reduce the size of the
pedal area and interfere with the pedals.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Check mounting of mats on a regular basis. Always
properly reinstall and secure floor mats that have
been removed for cleaning.
• Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the
driver footwell while the vehicle is moving. Ob-
jects can become trapped under the brake pedal
and accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle
control.
• If required, mounting posts must be properly in-
stalled, if not equipped from the factory.
Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or
mounting can cause interference with the brake
pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of
control of the vehicle.
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts
and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
Check the wheel nuts for tightness. Check the tires
(including spare) for proper cold inflation pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of brake lights and
exterior lights while you work the controls. Check turn
signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument
panel.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
MIRRORS ........................... .108
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror ..............108
▫ Outside Mirrors ..................... .109
▫ Outside Mirrors Folding Feature —
If Equipped ........................ .109
▫ Driver’s Automatic Dimming Mirror —
If Equipped ......................... .109
▫ Outside Mirrors With Turn Signal And
Approach Lighting — If Equipped .........109
▫ Tilt Mirrors In Reverse — If Equipped .......110▫
Power Mirrors .......................111
▫ Power Folding Outside Mirrors —
If Equipped ..........................111
▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped ............112
▫ Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped . . .112
▫ “Slide-On-Rod” And Extender Features
Of Sun Visor .........................113
 BLIND SPOT MONITORING — IF EQUIPPED . .114
▫ Rear Cross Path .......................119
▫ Modes Of Operation ...................1213

TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD .........196
 LIGHTS ............................ .198
▫ Headlight Switch .....................198
▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped .......199
▫ Headlights On With Wipers (Available with
Automatic Headlights Only) .............199
▫ Headlight Time Delay ..................199
▫ SmartBeam — If Equipped ..............200
▫ Adaptive Bi-Xenon High Intensity Discharge
Headlights — If Equipped ...............201
▫ Daytime Running Lights (DRL) ...........202
▫ Lights-On Reminder ...................202
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped ...............202
▫ Multifunction Lever ...................203 ▫
Turn Signals ........................ .204
▫ Lane Change Assist ...................204
▫ High/Low Beam Switch ................204
▫ Flash-To-Pass ....................... .204
▫ Front Map/Reading Lights ..............205
▫ Courtesy Lights ...................... .206
▫ Ambient Light ....................... .206
▫ Interior Lights ...................... .207
 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS ......209
▫ Intermittent Wiper System ...............210
▫ Wiper Operation ..................... .210
▫ Mist Feature .........................211
▫ Windshield Washers ...................211
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▫Headlights On With Wipers (Available with
Automatic Headlights Only) .............212
▫ Rain Sensing Wipers ...................212
 TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN . . .214
 POWER TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING
COLUMN — IF EQUIPPED ...............215
 HEATED STEERING WHEEL —
IF EQUIPPED ........................ .216
 ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — IF EQUIPPED ......218
 ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL —
IF EQUIPPED ........................ .220
▫ To Activate ......................... .221
▫ To Set A Desired Speed .................221
▫ To Deactivate ....................... .222▫
To Resume Speed .....................222
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ...............222
▫ To Accelerate For Passing ................222
 ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) —
IF EQUIPPED ........................ .223
▫ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation . . . .225
▫ Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) . . . .226
▫ To Activate ......................... .227
▫ To Set A Desired ACC Speed .............228
▫ To Cancel .......................... .230
▫ ToTurnOff......................... .230
▫ To Resume Speed .....................231
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ...............231
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▫Setting The Following Distance In ACC ......232
▫ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu .......236
▫ Display Warnings And Maintenance ........237
▫ Precautions While Driving With ACC .......239
▫ General Information ...................243
▫ Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control Mode . . .244
▫ Forward Collision Warning — If Equipped. . . .246
 PARKSENSE® PARK ASSIST — IF EQUIPPED . .248
▫ ParkSense® Sensors ....................249
▫ ParkSense® Warning Display .............249
▫ ParkSense® Display ....................250
▫ Front Park Assist Audible Alerts ...........253
▫ Enabling And Disabling ParkSense® ........253▫
Service The ParkSense® Park Assist System . . .254
▫ Cleaning The ParkSense® System ..........254
▫ ParkSense® System Usage Precautions .......254
 PARKVIEW® REAR BACK UP CAMERA —
IF EQUIPPED ........................ .257
▫ Turning ParkView® On Or Off — With
Touch—Screen Radio ...................259
 OVERHEAD CONSOLE ..................259
▫ Front Map/Reading Lights ..............260
▫ Courtesy Lights ...................... .261
▫ Sunglasses Bin Door ...................261
 GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED . . . .262
▫ Before You Begin Programming HomeLink® . .263
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MIRRORS
Automatic Dimming Mirror
This mirror automatically adjusts for headlight glare
from vehicles behind you. This feature will be defaulted
on, and only be disabled when the vehicle is moving in
reverse.
NOTE:This feature is disabled when the vehicle is
moving in reverse.
CAUTION!
To avoid damage to the mirror during cleaning, never
spray any cleaning solution directly onto the mirror.
Apply the solution onto a clean cloth and wipe the
mirror clean.
Automatic Dimming Mirror
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