2014 CHRYSLER 300 SRT radio controls

Ignition Or Accessory On Message
Opening the driver’s door when the ignition is in ACC or
ON (engine not running), a chime will sound to remind
you to cycle the ignition to OFF. In addition to the chime,
the ignition or accessory on message will display in the
cluster.
NOTE:With the Uconnect® system, the power window
switches, radio, power sunroof (if equipped), and power
outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the
ignition is cycled to the OFF position. Opening either
front door will cancel this feature. The time for this
feature is programmable. Refer to “Uconnect® Settings”
in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further
information.
WARNING!
• When leaving the vehicle, always remove the Key
Fob from the vehicle and lock your vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.
• Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or
others could be seriously or fatally injured. Chil-
dren should be warned not to touch the parking
brake, brake pedal or the shift lever.
• Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, or
in a location accessible to children, and do not
leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ in the ACC or ON/RUN
mode. A child could operate power windows, other
controls, or move the vehicle.
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▫Turn Menu OFF ...................... .332
 Uconnect® SETTINGS ...................332
▫ Hard-Keys ......................... .332
▫ Soft-Keys .......................... .332
▫ Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect®
8.4 Settings ........................ .332
▫ SRT Performance Features ...............347
 SETTING THE ANALOG CLOCK ...........351
 iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL ..............351
 HARMAN KARDON® Logic7® HIGH
PERFORMANCE MULTICHANNEL SURROUND
SOUND SYSTEM WITH DRIVER-SELECTABLE
SURROUND (DSS) — IF EQUIPPED .........352
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS ......352
▫ Radio Operation ..................... .353
▫ CD Player .......................... .354
 CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE ...........354
 RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES . .355
 CLIMATE CONTROLS ...................355
▫ General Overview .....................355
▫ Climate Control Functions ...............361
▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......362
▫ Operating Tips ...................... .364
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•Fuel Saver Display In Cluster — If Equipped
The “ECO” message is located in the instrument cluster
display, this message can be turned on or off. To make
your selection, touch the “Fuel Saver Display” 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.
• Control Screen Time-Out
When this feature is selected, the “Controls” screen will
not time-out, return to previous screen, if a selection is
not made within 20 seconds. To make your selection,
touch the “Control Screen Time-Out” 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.Clock
After pressing the Clock soft-key the following settings
will be available.
• Sync With GPS Time — If Equipped
When in this display, you may automatically have the
radio set the time. To change the Sync with GPS Time
setting touch the “Sync with GPS Time” soft-key until a
check-mark appears next to the setting, indicating that
the 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.
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HARMAN KARDON® Logic7® HIGH
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
proprietary amplifier and speaker technologies deliver-
ing substantial increases in component and system effi-
ciency levels.
The 12 Channel Class D GreenEdge high efficiency
amplifier is governed by a high voltage tracking power
supply and drives a 7.5-channel playback architecture.
The Harman Kardon® audio system offers the ability to
choose Logic 7® surround sound for any audio source.
The GreenEdge high-efficiency speaker designs ensure
the system has higher SPL and a dramatic increase indynamic sound quality. The speakers are tuned for
maximum efficiency and perfectly matched to the ampli-
fier output stage ensuring state of the art multi-seat
surround sound processing.
Logic7® multichannel surround-sound technology deliv-
ers an immersive, accurate sound-stage to every seating
position. This surround effect is available for audio from
any source - AM/FM/CD/ Satellite Radio or dashboard
AUX input; and is activated through the Uconnect®
System. Refer to “Surround Sound” under “Uconnect®
Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel.”
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS
The remote sound system controls are located on the rear
surface of the steering wheel at the three and nine o’clock
positions.
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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.
The button located in the center of the left-hand control
will tune to the next preset station that you have pro-
grammed in the radio preset pushbutton.
Remote Sound System Controls (Back View Of Steering
Wheel)
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NOTE:If you experience difficulty in playing a particular
disc, it may be damaged (e.g., scratched, reflective coat-
ing removed, a hair, moisture or dew on the disc)
oversized, or have protection encoding. Try a known
good disc before considering disc player service.
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES
Under certain conditions, the mobile phone being on in
your vehicle can cause erratic or noisy performance from
your radio. This condition may be lessened or eliminated
by relocating the mobile phone antenna. This condition is
not harmful to the radio. If your radio performance does
not satisfactorily “clear” by the repositioning of the
antenna, it is recommended that the radio volume be
turned down or off during mobile phone operation when
not using Uconnect® (if equipped).
CLIMATE CONTROLS
The air conditioning and heating system is designed to
make you comfortable in all types of weather. This
system can be operated through either the controls on the
instrument panel or through the Uconnect® system dis-
play.
When the Uconnect® system is in different modes (Ra-
dio, Player, Settings, More, etc.) the driver and passenger
temperature settings will be indicated at the top of the
display.
General Overview
Hard-Keys
The hard-keys are located below the Uconnect® screen.
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Phone (Uconnect®)....................... .127
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ..........419
Power Deck Lid Release ........................43
Distribution Center (Fuses) ................522
Door Locks ............................31
Mirrors ..............................115
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ...........282
Seats ............................... .179
Steering ............................. .396
Sunroof ............................. .274
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column ............212
Windows ..............................39
Power Steering Fluid ...................... .536
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts ................58
Pretensioners Seat Belts ..............................57
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) . .21 Radial Ply Tires
......................... .426
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ...........503
Radio Operation ......................... .355
Radio Remote Controls .....................352
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .................209
Rear Axle (Differential) .....................510
Rear Camera ........................... .260
Rear Cupholder ......................... .288
Rear ParkSense System .....................250
Rear Seat, Folding ........................ .187
Rear Window Defroster .....................297
Rear Window Features .....................297
Recorder, Event Data .......................74
Recreational Towing ...................... .455
Reformulated Gasoline .....................445
Refrigerant ............................. .493
Release, Hood ........................... .193
Reminder, Lights On ...................... .199
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................57
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INDEX 579

Remote ControlStarting System .........................26
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ..................21
FCC General Information ..................26
Lock The Doors .........................23
Panic Alarm ............................24
Programming Additional Key Fobs ...........18
Programming Additional Transmitters .........18
Remote Battery Replacement ................24
Transmitter Battery Replacement .............24
Unlatch The Trunk .......................23
Unlock The Doors .......................22
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .........352
Remote Starting EVIC Remote Start Abort Message ............28
Exit Remote Start Mode ...................29
How To Use Remote Start ..................27
To Exit Remote Start Mode And Drive The
Vehicle ...............................29 Uconnect® Customer Programmable Features . . .344
Uconnect® Settings
..................... .344
Remote Starting System ......................26
Remote Trunk Release .......................43
Replacement Bulbs ....................... .528
Replacement Keys .........................17
Replacement Parts ........................ .486
Replacement Tires ........................ .433
Reporting Safety Defects ....................561
Resetting Oil Change Indicator ................303
Restraint, Head .......................... .185
Restraints, Child ...........................75
Restraints, Occupant ........................45
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck .................475
Rotation, Tires .......................... .436
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle .................102
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ................104
Safety Defects, Reporting ....................561
580 INDEX