Chrysler 300/300 Touring/300C, Dodge Magnum. Manual — part 486

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Vacuum Fluorescent Display Synchronization - The EMIC monitors hard wired multiplexed inputs from the
headlamp switch on the instrument panel, then transmits electronic panel lamp dimming level messages which
allows all other electronic modules on the CAN data bus with Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) units to coor-
dinate their illumination intensity with that of the EMIC VFD units. This includes a parade mode (also known as
funeral mode) that allows all VFD units in the vehicle to be illuminated at full (daytime) intensity while driving
during daylight hours with the exterior lamps turned On.

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Vehicle Theft Security System Control - The EMIC monitors inputs from the door ajar switches, the liftgate
ajar switch, the ignition switch, and the Sentry Key REmote Entry Module (SKREEM), then provides electronic
horn and lighting request messages to the Front Control Module (FCM) located on the Integrated Power Mod-
ule (IPM) for the appropriate VTSS alarm output features.

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Wiper/Washer System Control - The EMIC monitors both hard wired multiplexed inputs from the front wiper
and washer switches in the multi-function switch on the steering column and electronic messages from the rear
wiper and washer switches in the heater and air conditioner control on the instrument panel. The EMIC then
provides electronic wiper and/or washer request messages to the Front Control Module (FCM) located on the
Integrated Power Module (IPM) for the appropriate front or rear wiper and washer system features. (Refer to
8 - ELECTRICAL/WIPERS/WASHERS - DESCRIPTION).

ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER

Eight switches mounted on the steering wheel control the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Pressing the
switches, conveniently selects from a variety of useful information. Personal settings, hands-free system communi-
cation system screens, Navigation system screens, trip computer functions, outside temperature, compass head-
ings, audio modes and System Status messages including Tire Pressure Monitor System warnings can be displayed
in the EVIC. For more detailed information (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/OVERHEAD CONSOLE/ELECTRONIC VEHI-
CLE INFORMATION CENTER - DESCRIPTION).

CHRYSLER INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS

Three clusters are offered on Chrysler 300 sedans.

300 AND 300 TOURING EDITION

The Chrysler 300 and base 300 Touring Edition model
instrument clusters include the following features:

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Four large easy to read gauges: Fuel, speedom-
eter, tachometer and engine temperature.

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Electroluminescent silhouette-lit alabaster gauges
(gauge faces glow blue-green when headlamps
are on). Electroluminescent lighting is totally uni-
form and glare free for optimum driver visibility.

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Black gauge pointers.

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Vertical vacuum-fluorescent transmission shift-range indicator.

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Up to 19 warning indicators depending on equipment level.

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Chrome gauge rings.

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140-mph speedometer.

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Vacuum-fluorescent odometer with outside temperature indicator and three warning indicators: Trunk Ajar, Low
Washer Fluid, and Door Ajar.

300 TOURING LUXURY, LUXURY SPORT, AND SRT8

Instrument clusters on Chrysler 300 Touring Edition
with Luxury or Luxury Sport packages include the fol-
lowing features:

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Four large easy to read gauges: Fuel, speedom-
eter, tachometer and engine temperature.

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Electroluminescent silhouette-lit alabaster gauges
(gauge faces glow blue-green when headlamps
are on). Electroluminescent lighting is totally uni-
form and glare free for optimum driver visibility.

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Black gauge pointers.

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Vertical vacuum-fluorescent transmission shift-range indicator.

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Up to 19 warning indicators depending on equipment level.

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Chrome gauge rings.

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Electronic Vehicle Information Center with driver-interactive three-line dot-matrix display controlled by steering
wheel switches.

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180-mph speedometer on SRT8.

HEMI C AND EXPORT 300C

The Chrysler 300Hemi C and Export 300C instrument
cluster include the following features:

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Four large easy to read gauges: Fuel, speedom-
eter, tachometer and engine temperature.

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Electroluminescent silhouette-lit alabaster gauges
(gauge faces glow blue-green when headlamps
are on). Electroluminescent lighting is totally uni-
form and glare free for optimum driver visibility.

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Black gauge pointers.

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Vertical vacuum-fluorescent transmission shift-range indicator.

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Up to 19 warning indicators depending on equipment level.

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Chrome gauge rings.

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Electronic Vehicle Information Center with driver-interactive three-line dot-matrix display controlled by steering
wheel switches.

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160-mph speedometer.

APPEARANCE AND LIGHTING

Alabaster gauge faces with black nomenclature and black pointers provide excellent visibility in daylight. With the
headlamps on, the electroluminescent gauges glow blue-green. The lighting intensity of the gauges can be adjusted
to suit the driver’s preference, using the thumbwheel dimmer control that is part of the headlamp switch. Electrolu-
minescent lighting is totally uniform and glare free for optimum driver visibility.

FIXED SEGMENT DISPLAYS

The standard cluster features two fixed—segment vacuum fluorescent digital displays to show transmission range
and odometer reading. The fixed-segment odometer display also includes the following indicators:

ODOMETER DISPLAY INDICATORS

INDICATOR

DISPLAY

COLOR

Trunk Ajar

ISO

Blue/Green

Low Wash

ISO

Blue/Green

Door Ajar

ISO

Blue/Green

Outside Temperature

Numeric

Blue/Green

INDICATOR LAMPS

The following indicator lamps are included in all instrument clusters. Actual usage depends on how the vehicle is
equipped.

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INDICATOR LAMPS

INDICATOR

DISPLAY

COLOR

Right Turn

ISO

Green

Left Turn

ISO

Green

Front Fog Lamps

ISO

Green

Rear Fog (Export Only)

ISO

Amber

High Beam

ISO

Blue

Brake

Word U.S. only/ISO Export

Red

Seat Belt

ISO

Red

Airbag

ISO

Red

Electronic Throttle Control

ISO

Red

Low Oil Pressure

ISO

Red

Engine Temperature

ISO

Red

Charge

ISO

Red

VTA (Vehicle Theft Alarm)

Dot

Red

ABS

ISO

Amber

Check Engine

ISO

Amber

BAS (Brake Assist)

ISO

Amber

ASR/ESP (Anti-Slip Regulation/Electronic
Stability Program)

ISO

Amber

Low Fuel

ISO

Amber

TPM (Tire Pressure Monitor)

ISO

Amber

DODGE INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS

Two clusters are offered on the Dodge Magnum Sports Tourer.

DODGE MAGNUM SE AND SXT

The Magnum SE and SXT instrument clusters include
the following features:

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Horizontal odometer with outside temperature
indicator and four blue-green ISO messages
(fixed segment display).

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Vertical transmission shift-range indicator.

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White mask and lens assembly for individual
gauges.

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Electroluminescent

silhouette-lit

white

gauges

(gauges glow white when headlamps are on).

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Four large easy to read gauges: Fuel, 140-mph speedometer, tachometer and engine temperature.

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Non-lit orange pointers.

DODGE MAGNUM RT

The Magnum RT instrument cluster includes the fol-
lowing features:

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Vertical transmission shift-range indicator.

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White mask and lens assembly for individual
gauges.

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Electroluminescent

silhouette-lit

white

gauges

(gauges glow white when headlamps are on).

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Four large easy to read gauges: Fuel, 140-mph speedometer, tachometer and engine temperature.

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Non-lit orange pointers.

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Dot-matrix Electronic Vehicle Information Center with Driver-Interactive Display.

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160-mph speedometer.

APPEARANCE AND LIGHTING

White gauge faces with black nomenclature provide excellent visibility in daylight. Pointers are non-lit orange. With
the headlamps on, the electroluminescent gauges glow white. The lighting intensity of the gauges can be adjusted
to suit the driver’s preference, using the thumbwheel dimmer control that is part of the headlamp switch. Electrolu-
minescent lighting is uniform and glare free for optimum driver visibility.

FIXED SEGMENT DISPLAYS

The standard cluster features two fixed—segment vacuum fluorescent digital displays to show transmission range
and odometer reading. The fixed-segment odometer display also includes the following indicators:

ODOMETER DISPLAY INDICATORS

INDICATOR

DISPLAY

COLOR

Hatch Ajar

ISO

Blue/Green

Low Wash

ISO

Blue/Green

Door Ajar

ISO

Blue/Green

Outside Temperature

Numeric

Blue/Green

INDICATOR LAMPS

The following indicator lamps are included in all instrument clusters. Actual usage depends on how the vehicle is
equipped.

INDICATOR LAMPS

INDICATOR

DISPLAY

COLOR

Right Turn

ISO

Green

Left Turn

ISO

Green

Front Fog Lamps

ISO

Green

High Beam

ISO

Blue

Brake

Word U.S. only/ISO Export

Red

Seat Belt

ISO

Red

Airbag

ISO

Red

Electronic Throttle Control

ISO

Red

Low Oil Pressure

ISO

Red

Engine Temperature

ISO

Red

Charge

ISO

Red

VTA (Vehicle Theft Alarm)

Dot

Red

ABS

ISO

Amber

Check Engine

ISO

Amber

BAS (Brake Assist)

ISO

Amber

ASR/ESP (Anti-Slip Regulation/Electronic
Stability Program)

ISO

Amber

Low Fuel

ISO

Amber

TPM (Tire Pressure Monitor)

ISO

Amber

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