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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