2005 CHRYSLER 300 SRT headlamp

Flash Lights with Remote Key Lock
When ON is selected, the front and rear turn signals will
flash when the doors are locked or unlocked using the
remote keyless entry transmitter. This feature may be
selected with or without the sound horn on lock feature
selected. Press and release the FUNCTION SELECT
button when in this display until “ON” or “OFF” appears
to make your selection.
Delay Turning Headlamps Off
When this feature is selected the driver can choose to
have the headlamps remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds
when exiting the vehicle. Press and release the FUNC-
TION SELECT button when in this display until 0, 30, 60,
or 90 appears to make your selection.
Headlamps On With Wipers
When ON is selected and the headlight switch is in the
AUTO position, the headlights will turn on approxi-
mately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on. The
headlights will also turn off when the wipers are turned
off if they were turned on by this feature. Press andrelease the FUNCTION SELECT button when in this
display until “ON” or “OFF” appears to make your
selection.
NOTE:Turning the headlights on during the daytime
causes the instrument panel lights to dim. To increase the
brightness, refer to “Lights” in this section.
Rain Sensing Intermittent Wipers
When ON is selected the system senses moisture on the
windshield and automatically activates the wipers for the
driver. Press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button
when in this display until “ON” or “OFF” appears to
make your selection. When OFF the system reverts to
standard intermittent wiper operation.
Delay Power Off to Accessories Until Exit
When this feature is selected, the power window
switches, radio, hands–free system, DVD video system,
power sunroof, and power outlets will remain active for
up to 60 minutes after the ignition switch has been turned
off. Opening a vehicle door will cancel this feature. Press
and release the FUNCTION SELECT button when in this
display until “Off”, “45 sec.”, “5 min.”, “10 min.”, “30
min.”, or “60 min.” appears to make your selection.
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Turn Headlamps on with Remote Key Unlock
When this feature is selected the headlamps will activate
and remain on for up to 90 seconds when the doors are
unlocked using the remote keyless entry transmitter.
Press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button when
in this display until “OFF”, “30 sec.”, “60 sec.”, or “90
sec.” appears to make your selection.
Tilt Mirrors Down on Reverse
When ON is selected the outside rearview mirrors will
tilt down when the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE with
the ignition switch in the RUN position. The mirrors
move back to their previous position when the vehicle is
shifted out of REVERSE. Press and release the FUNC-
TION SELECT button when in this display until “ON” or
“OFF” appears to make your selection.
Park Assist System
When ON is selected and the driver places the gear
selector in Reverse or Neutral the system will scan for
objects behind the vehicle. Press and release the FUNC-
TION SELECT button when in this display until “ON” or
“OFF” appears to make your selection.
Confirmation of Voice Commands — If Equipped
When ON is selected all voice commands from the
U-Connect system are confirmed. Press and release the
FUNCTION SELECT button when in this display until
“ON” or “OFF” appears to make your selection.
Turn by Turn Navigation — If Equipped
When ON is selected the Turn-by-Turn directions will
appear in the display as the vehicle approaches a desig-
nated turn within a programmed route. Press and release
the FUNCTION SELECT button when in this display
until “ON” or “OFF” appears to make your selection.
Automatically Move Seat Back on Exit
When ON is selected, the driver’s seat moves rearward 5
cm (2 inches) or to the farthest rearward position if this
distance is less than 5 cm (2 inches) when the key is
removed from the ignition switch so that the driver can
more easily exit the vehicle. The seat will return to the
memorized seat location (if Recall Memory with Remote
Key Unlock is set to ON) when the remote keyless entry
transmitter is used to unlock the door. Press and release
the FUNCTION SELECT button when in this display
until “ON” or “OFF” appears to make your selection.
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▫Windshield Washers/Headlight Washers.....251
▫Exhaust System......................251
▫Cooling System.......................252
▫Hoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses.......256
▫Brakes.............................257
▫Brake Fluid Level Check................258
▫Fuel System Hoses....................259
▫Automatic Transmission................259
▫Front And Rear Wheel Bearings...........260
▫Appearance Care And Protection
From Corrosion......................260
▫Cleaning The Center Console Cup Holders . . . 264

Power Distribution Centers...............264
▫Front Power Distribution Center...........264▫Rear Power Distribution Center...........266

Vehicle Storage........................268

Replacement Light Bulbs................269

Bulb Replacement......................270
▫Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp,
And Park/Turn Lamp..................270
▫Tail/Stop, Tail, Turn Signal Lamp, And Backup
Lamp..............................272
▫License Lamp........................274

Fluids And Capacities...................275

Recommended Fluids, Lubricants And
Genuine Parts
.........................276
▫Engine.............................276
▫Chassis............................276
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Windshield Washers/Headlight Washers
The windshield washer system and the headlamp washer
system share the same fluid reservoir. The reservoir is
located in the engine compartment and should be
checked for fluid level at regular intervals. Fill the
reservoir with windshield washer solvent (not radiator
antifreeze) and operate the system for a few seconds to
flush out the residual water.
The reservoir will hold a full gallon of fluid when the
Low Washer Fluid Light illuminates.
Exhaust System
The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into
the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust
system.
Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust
system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside thevehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is
damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the com-
plete exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken,
damaged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open
seams or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes
to seep into the passenger compartment. In addition,
inspect the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised
for lubrication or oil change. Replace as required.
WARNING!
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon
monoxide (CO) which is colorless and odorless.
Breathing it can make you unconscious and can
eventually poison you. To avoid breathing CO, fol-
low the preceding safety tips.
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Cavity Fuse Circuits
3— —
4 20 Amp Yel-
lowHorn
5 25 Amp Clear Headlamp Washer
6 15 Amp Dk.
BlueFront Control Module (FCM)
7 20 Amp Yel-
lowFog Lamp
8 15 Amp Dk.
BluePark Lamp
9 15 Amp Dk.
BlueNon ABS Brakes
10 5 Amp Or-
angeStarter
11 15 Amp Dk.
BlueAuto Shutdown/Powertrain
Control Module (PCM)
12 — —
13 — —
14 20 Amp Yel-
lowPowertrain Control Module
15 25 Amp Clear Injectors, Ignition CoilsCavity Fuse Circuits
16 20 Amp Yel-
lowPowertrain Control Module
17 30 Amp Pink Antilock Brake System (ABS)
Valves
18 30 Amp Pink Windshield Wiper/Washer
19 50 Amp Red Radiator Fan
20 20 Amp Lt.
BlueStarter
21 50 Amp Red ABS Pump Motor
22 40 Amp
GreenRadiator Fan High/Low
23 50 Amp Red High Intensity Lighting
24 60 Amp Yel-
lowRadiator Fan
25 30 Amp Pink Lighting Left High Beam/
Right Low Beam
26 — —
27 30 Amp Pink Lighting Left Low Beam/
Right High Beam
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Cavity Fuse Circuits
32 — —
33 — —
34 — —
35 5 Amp Orange Power Antenna/Garage
Door Opener/Ignition
Delay
36 20 Amp Yellow Radio/Navigation
37 15 Amp Dk.
BlueTransmission
38 5 Amp Orange Analog Clock/Garage
Door Opener
39 10 Amp Red Heated Mirror
40 5 Amp Orange Power Mirror
41 10 Amp Red Climate Control Module/
Headlamp Leveling — if
equipped/Rear Park As-
sist
42 30 Amp Pink Automatic Temperature
Control (ATC) Blower
Motor
43 30 Amp Pink Rear DefrosterCavity Fuse Circuits
44 20 Amp Lt.
BlueAudio Amplifier
VEHICLE STORAGE
If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than 21
days you may want to take steps to protect your battery.
You may:
•Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
•Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of
service (i.e. vacation) for two weeks or more, run the
air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes
in the fresh air and high blower setting. This will
insure adequate system lubrication to minimize the
possibility of compressor damage when the system is
started again.
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REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS
LIGHT BULBS — Interior Bulb Number
Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights.............. W5W
Rear Compartment (Trunk) Light............. 579
Overhead Console Reading Lights............. 578
Visor Vanity Lights.....................A6220
Glove Box Light......................... 194
Door Courtesy.......................... 562
Shift Indicator Light.................JKLE14140
NOTE:For lighted switches, see your dealer for re-
placement instructions.
All of the interior bulbs are glass wedge base or glass
cartridge types. Aluminum base bulbs are not approved
and should not be used for replacement.LIGHT BULBS — Exterior Bulb Number
Low Beam Headlamp – High Intensity
Discharge (HID)........... D1S(Serviced at Dealer)
High Beam Headlamp....................9005
Front Park/Turn Lamp.................3157AK
Front Fog Lamp.......9145/H10 (Serviced at Dealer)
Front Sidemarker......... W5W(Serviced at Dealer)
Tail/Stop Lamp.........................3057
Tail Lamp.............................3057
Turn Signal Lamp.......................3057
Backup Lamp..........................3057
Center High Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL)....... LED
License.............................. W5W
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BULB REPLACEMENT
Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp, and
Park/Turn Lamp
High Intensity Discharge Headlights (HID)
The headlights are a type of high voltage discharge tube.
High voltage can remain in the circuit even with the
headlight switch off and the key removed.Because of
this, you should not attempt to service a headlight bulb
yourself. If a headlight bulb fails, take your vehicle to
an authorized dealer for service.
WARNING!
A transient high tension occurs at the bulb sockets of
High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights when the
headlight switch is turned ON. It may cause serious
electrical shock or electrocution if not serviced prop-
erly. See your authorized dealer for service.
NOTE:When HID headlights are turned on there is a
blue hue to the lights. This diminishes and becomes more
white after approximately 10 seconds, as the system
charges.
•Open the hood.
•Twist the appropriate bulb socket assembly counter-
clockwise and pull out. Pull the bulb out of the socket
assembly.
NOTE:Removal of the air cleaner filter housing may be
necessary prior to replacing bulbs on driver’s side head-
lamp assembly.
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