2012 Chrysler 300 User Guide - Page 13

GETTING STARTED • To stop the cranking of the engine prior to the engine starting, press the button again. NOTE: • In case the ignition switch does not change with the push of a button, the RKE transmitter (Key Fob) may have a low or dead battery. In this situation a back up method can be used to operate the ignition switch. Put the nose side of the Key Fob against the ENGINE START/STOP button and push to operate the ignition switch. Stopping • Place the shift lever in PARK. • Press the ENGINE START/STOP button once. The ignition switch will return to the OFF position. • If the shift lever is not in PARK, the ENGINE START/STOP button must be held for two seconds and vehicle speed must be above 5 mph (8 km/h) before the engine will shut off. Accessory Positions with Engine Off NOTE: • The following functions are with the driver's foot OFF the Brake Pedal (Transmission in PARK or NEUTRAL Position). Starting With The Ignition Switch In The OFF Position: • Press the ENGINE START/STOP button once to change the ignition switch to the ACC position. • Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time to change the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. • Press the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time to return the ignition switch to the OFF position. ACC OFF Press Press NOTE: If the ignition switch is left in the RUN ACC or ON/RUN (engine not running) Press position and the transmission is in PARK, the system will automatically time out after 30 minutes of inactivity and the ignition will switch to the OFF position. THEFT ALARM To Arm • Press the Keyless Enter-N-Go Start/Stop button until the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) indicates that the vehicle ignition is "OFF". Press the power door lock switch while the door is open, press the Key Fob LOCK button, or with one of the Key Fobs located outside the vehicle and within 5 ft (1.5m) of the driver's and passenger front door handles, press the Keyless Enter-N-Go LOCK button located on the door handle. NOTE: After pressing the Keyless Enter-N-Go LOCK button, you must wait two seconds before you can lock or unlock the vehicle via the door handle. 11