Chrysler 300 SRT (2014 year). Instruction — part 20

messages that consist of approximately 60 possible warn-
ing or information messages. These pop up messages fall
into several categories:
• Five Second Stored Message

When the appropriate conditions occur, this type of
message takes control of the main display area for five
seconds and then returns to the previous screen. Most of
the messages of this type are then stored (as long as the
condition that activated it remains active) and can be
reviewed from the

⬙Messages⬙ main menu item. As long

as there is a stored message, an

⬙i⬙ will be displayed in the

EVIC’s compass/outside temp line. Examples of this
message type are

⬙Right Front Turn Signal Lamp Out⬙

and

⬙Low Tire Pressure⬙.

• Unstored Messages

This message type is displayed indefinitely or until the
condition that activated the message is cleared. Examples

of this message type are

⬙Turn Signal On⬙ (if a turn signal

is left on) and

⬙Lights On⬙ (if driver leaves the vehicle).

• Unstored Messages Until RUN

These messages deal primarily with the Remote Start
feature. This message type is displayed until the ignition
is in the RUN state. Examples of this message type are

⬙Remote Start Aborted - Door Ajar⬙ and ⬙Press Brake
Pedal and Push Button to Start

⬙.

• Five Second Unstored Messages

When the appropriate conditions occur, this type of
message takes control of the main display area for five
seconds and then returns to the previous screen. Ex-
amples of this message type are

⬙Memory System Un-

available - Not in Park

⬙ and ⬙Automatic High Beams On⬙.

The Reconfigurable Telltales section is divided into the
white telltales area on the right, amber telltales in the
middle, and red telltales on the left.

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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⬙, or ⬙5⬙ 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 infor-
mation, refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC)” in “Understanding The Features Of

Your Vehicle.”

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EVIC Red Telltales

This area will show reconfigurable red telltales. These
telltales include:
• Door Ajar

This telltale turns on when one or more doors
are ajar. The telltale will show which doors are
ajar.

• Trunk Ajar

This light will turn on to indicate that the trunk
lid is ajar.

• Oil Pressure Warning Telltale

This telltale indicates low engine oil pressure. If

the light turns on while driving, stop the vehicle and shut
off the engine as soon as possible. A chime will sound for
four minutes when this light turns on.

Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected.
This light does not show how much oil is in the engine.
The engine oil level must be checked under the hood.
• Charging System Telltale

This telltale shows the status of the electrical
charging system. If the telltale stays on or comes

on while driving, turn off some of the vehicle’s non-
essential electrical devices or increase engine speed (if at
idle). If the charging system telltale remains on, it means
that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the
charging system. Obtain SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. See
an authorized dealer.

If jump starting is required, refer to “Jump Starting
Procedures” in “What To Do In Emergencies”.

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• Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Telltale

This telltale informs you of a problem with the
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system. If the
telltale comes on while driving, have the sys-
tem checked by an authorized dealer.

If a problem is detected, the telltale will come on while
the engine is running. Cycle the ignition key when the
vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever is
placed in the PARK position. The telltale should turn off.

If the telltale remains lit with the engine running, your
vehicle will usually be drivable. However, see an autho-
rized dealer for service as soon as possible. If the telltale
is flashing when the engine is running, immediate service
is required. You may experience reduced performance, an
elevated/rough idle or engine stall and your vehicle may
require towing.

• Engine Temperature Warning Telltale

This telltale warns of an overheated engine con-
dition. As temperatures rise and the gauge ap-

proaches H, or 260°F, this telltale will illuminate and a
single chime will sound after reaching a set threshold.
Further overheating will cause the temperature gauge to
pass H, or 260°F, a continuous chime will occur until the
engine is allowed to cool.

If the telltale turns on while driving, safely pull over and
stop the vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also,
shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the ve-
hicle. If the temperature reading does not return to
normal, turn the engine off immediately and call for
service. Refer to “If Your Engine Overheats” in “What To
Do In Emergencies” for more information.

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• Transmission Temperature Warning Telltale

This telltale indicates that the transmission
fluid temperature is running hot. This may
occur with severe usage, such as trailer towing.
If this telltale turns on, safely pull over and

stop the vehicle. Then, shift the transmission into NEU-
TRAL and run the engine at idle or faster until the light
turns off.

CAUTION!

Continuous driving with the Transmission Tempera-
ture Warning Telltale illuminated will eventually
cause severe transmission damage or transmission
failure.

WARNING!

If the Transmission Temperature Warning Telltale is
illuminated and you continue operating the vehicle,
in some circumstances you could cause the fluid to
boil over, come in contact with hot engine or exhaust
components and cause a fire.

• Electric Power Steering Malfunction

This telltale is on when the Electric Power
Steering is not operating and needs service.

Gear Shift Indicator (GSI) — If Equipped

The Gear Shift Indicator (GSI) system is enabled on
vehicles with a instruction transmission, or when a vehicle
with an automatic transmission is in instruction shift mode.
The GSI provides the driver with a visual indication
within the EVIC when the recommended gear shift point

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has been reached. This indication notifies the driver that
changing gear will allow a reduction in fuel consump-
tion.

When the shift up indicator (+) is shown on the display,
the GSI is advising the driver to engage a higher gear.

When the shift down indicator (-) is shown on the
display, the GSI is advising the driver to engage a lower
gear.

GSI Shift Up (+) Indicator

GSI Shift Down (-) Indicator

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The GSI indicator in the EVIC remains illuminated until
the driver changes gear, or the driving conditions return
to a situation where changing gear is not required to
improve fuel consumption.

Oil Change Required

Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change
indicator system. The

⬙Oil Change Due⬙ message will

display in the EVIC for five seconds after a single chime
has sounded at the start of each ignition that an oil
change is due. The engine oil change indicator system is
duty cycle based, which means the engine oil change
interval may fluctuate dependent upon your personal
driving style.

Unless reset, this message will continue to display each
time you cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position. To
turn off the message temporarily, press and release the

MENU button. To reset the oil change indicator system
(after performing the scheduled maintenance), perform
the following procedure:

1. Without pressing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE

START/STOP button and cycle the ignition to the
ON/RUN position (Do not start the engine.)

2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times

within 10 seconds.

3. Without pressing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE

START/STOP button once to return the ignition to the
OFF/LOCK position.

NOTE:

If the indicator message illuminates when you

start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not
reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure.

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Fuel Economy

Press and release the UP or DOWN button until

⬙Fuel

Economy

⬙ is highlighted. Press the SELECT button and

the next screen will display the following:

• Average Fuel Economy
• Distance To Empty (DTE)
• Miles Per Gallon (MPG)

Average Fuel Economy / ECO Fuel Saver Mode —
If Equipped

Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset.
When Average Fuel Economy is selected, The word

⬙RESET>⬙ (with right arrow) appears next to it. Pressing
the right arrow button will reset Average Fuel Economy
which displays

⬙0⬙ immediately after reset. Then, the

history information will be erased, and the averaging will
continue from the last fuel average reading before the
reset.

There is an ECO icon between the Compass and Outside
Temperature info at the top of the EVIC display. This icon
will appear whenever the Multi-Displacement System
(MDS) (if equipped) allows the engine to operate on four
cylinders, or if you are driving in a fuel efficient manner.

Fuel Economy Display (5.7L Version Shown)

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This feature allows you to monitor when you are driving
in a fuel efficient manner, and it can be used to modify
driving habits in order to increase fuel economy. Press the
BACK button to return to the main menu.

Distance To Empty (DTE)

Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with
the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is
determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous
and average fuel economy, according to the current fuel
tank level. DTE cannot be reset through the SELECT
button.

NOTE:

Significant changes in driving style or vehicle

loading will greatly affect the actual drivable distance of
the vehicle, regardless of the DTE displayed value.

When the DTE value is less than 30 miles (48 km)
estimated driving distance, the DTE display will change
to a “LOW FUEL” message. This display will continue
until the vehicle runs out of fuel. Adding a significant
amount of fuel to the vehicle will turn off the “LOW
FUEL” message and a new DTE value will display. Press
the BACK button to return to the main menu.

Miles Per Gallon (MPG)/Liters Per 100 km (L/100km)

The Miles Per Gallon (MPG)/Liters Per 100 km (L/100km)
feature displays instantaneous fuel economy in a bar graph
below the DTE, this function cannot be reset. Press the
BACK button to return to the main menu.

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ACC/Cruise Control — If Equipped

Press and release the UP or DOWN button until

⬙ACC⬙ (if

equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control) or

⬙Cruise⬙ is

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 status update of the
feature as the driver changes feature status or follow-
ing 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 status update of the
feature as the driver changes feature status or condi-
tions 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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Trip Info

Press and release the UP or DOWN button until

⬙Trip

Info

⬙ is highlighted in the EVIC. Press and release the

SELECT button to display the following three trip fea-
tures in the next screen:

• Trip A
• Trip B
• Elapsed Time
Press the UP/DOWN buttons to cycle through all the
Trip Computer functions or press the BACK button to
return to the main menu.

The Trip Functions mode displays the following informa-
tion:

Trip A

Shows the total distance traveled for Trip A since the last
reset.

Trip B

Shows the total distance traveled for Trip B since the last
reset.

Elapsed Time

Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset.
Elapsed time will increment when the ignition is in the
ON/RUN position.

Resetting A Trip Info Function

To Reset any of the three Trip Info functions, select the
function you want to reset using the UP or DOWN
buttons. Push the SELECT button until the feature dis-
plays zero.

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Tire PSI

Press and release the UP or DOWN button until

⬙Tire PSI⬙

is highlighted in the EVIC. Press and release the SELECT
button and one of the following will be displayed:

• If tire pressure is OK for all tires a vehicle ICON is

displayed with tire pressure values in each corner of
the ICON.

• If one or more tires have low pressure, ⬙Tire Pressure

LOW

⬙ is displayed with the vehicle ICON and the tire

pressure values in each corner of the ICON.

• If the Tire Pressure system requires service, ⬙Service

Tire Pressure System

⬙ is displayed.

Tire PSI is an information only function and cannot be
reset. Press and release the BACK button to return to the
main menu.

SRT

WARNING!

Measurement of vehicle statistics with the perfor-
mance pages is intended for off-highway or off-road
use only and should not be done on any public
roadways. It is recommended that these features be
used in a controlled environment and within the
limits of the law. The capabilities of the vehicle as
measured by the performance pages must never be
exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which
can jeopardize the users safety or the safety of others.
Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent
accidents.

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The Performance Features include the following:

• 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h)
• Braking Distance
• 1/8 Mile
• 1/4 Mile
• Instantaneous G-Force
• Peak G-Force
To access, press and release either the UP or DOWN
arrow button until “SRT” appears in the EVIC, then press
and release the SELECT button. Press the UP or DOWN
button to cycle through the features. Press the SELECT
button to select a feature. Press and hold the SELECT
button to reset best time.

The following describes each feature and its operation:

Timers

0-60 mph (0-100 km/h)

When selected, this screen displays the time it takes for
the vehicle to go from 0 to 60 mph (0 to 100 km/h) within
10 seconds.

• The feature will “ready” when the vehicle speed is at

0 mph (0 km/h). The word “READY” will appear
when conditions are met for the event to begin.

• The screen will revert back to “Please come to a

complete stop, Not Ready”, if the vehicle fails to reach
60 mph (100 km/h) in less then 10 seconds.

• The time will continue to display until the SELECT

button is pressed or the vehicles is brought to a stop.

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Braking Distance

When selected, this screen displays the vehicle’s braking
distance and the speed at which the brake pedal was
depressed.

• This feature will only function when applying the

brakes at speeds above 30 mph (48 km/h).

• Engaging the parking brake will disable this feature.
• The word “READY” will display when conditions are

met for the event to begin.

• The distance and speed measurements display while

the event is taking place.

• The distance measurement will be aborted if the brake

pedal is released before the vehicle comes to a com-
plete stop.

• The distance and speed measurements will continue to

display until the conditions are met for another event
to be recorded.

• Pressing the SELECT button will clear the current run

and prepare the cluster to record a new run.

1/8 Mile, 1/4 Mile

When selected, this screen displays the time it takes the
vehicle to travel 1/8 mile (1/4 mile) within 25 seconds.

• The feature will “ready” when the vehicle is at 0 mph

(0 km/h). The word “READY” will display when
conditions are met for the event to begin.

• 0.0s will display if the vehicle fails to reach 1/8 mile

(1/4 mile) in less then 25 seconds.

• The time will continue to display until the vehicle is

brought to a stop.

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Instantaneous G-Force

When selected, this screen displays the current G-Force
(lateral and longitudinal).

Peak G-Force

When selected, this screen displays all four G-Force
values (two lateral and two longitudinal).

• When a force greater than zero is measured, the

display will update the value as it climbs. As the
G-Force falls, the peak forces will continue to display.

• Pressing and holding the SELECT button for five

seconds will clear the peak force values.

Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)

Press and release the UP or DOWN button until

⬙Vehicle

Info

⬙ is highlighted in the EVIC. Press and release the

SELECT button and Coolant Temp will be displayed.
Press the UP or DOWN button to scroll through the
following information displays.
• Coolant Temp

Displays the actual coolant temperature.
• Oil Temperature

Displays the actual oil temperature.
• Oil Pressure

Displays the actual oil pressure.
• Trans Temperature

Displays the actual transmission temperature.
• Engine Hours

Displays the number of hours of engine operation.

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