2005 CHRYSLER 300 SRT low beam

▫Memory Feature.......................89
▫Programming The Remote Keyless Transmitter
For The Memory Feature.................91
▫Driver’s Seat Glide To Exit Feature..........91
▫Head Restraints.......................92
▫Folding Rear Seat......................93

Adjustable Pedals.......................94

To Open And Close The Hood.............95

Lights...............................97
▫Overhead Console Map/Reading Lights......97
▫Interior Lights........................97
▫Headlight Switch......................98
▫Multi-Function Lever....................99
▫Headlights, Parking Lights, Instrument Panel
Lights..............................99
▫Automatic Headlights..................100▫Headlamps On With Wipers.............100
▫Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only).....100
▫Lights-On Reminder...................100
▫Headlight Time Delay..................100
▫Fog Lights..........................101
▫Turn Signals.........................101
▫Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch.........101
▫Flash To Pass........................101
Windshield Wipers And Washers..........102
▫Windshield Washers...................102
▫Rain Sensing Wipers...................103
▫Mist Feature.........................103
▫Headlamps On With Wipers.............104
▫Windshield Wiper Operation.............104
▫Intermittent Wiper System...............104
▫Adding Washer Fluid..................104
60 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

If the headlights are turned off before the ignition, they
will turn off in the normal manner.
NOTE:The lights must be turned off within 45 seconds
of turning the ignition off to activate this feature
The Headlamp delay time is programmable. Refer to
“Delay Turning Headlamps Off” in the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center section for details.
Fog Lights
The front fog light switch is on the headlamp
switch below the dimmer control. To activate the
front fog lights, turn on the parking lights or the
low beam headlights and press the fog lamp switch.
NOTE:The fog lights will operate with the low beam
headlights, or parking lights on. However, selecting the
high beam headlights will turn off the fog lights.
Turn Signals
Move the Multi-Function Lever up or down and the
arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to
show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal
lights. You can signal a lane change by moving the leverpartially up or down without moving beyond the detent.
Releasing the lever at the detent will provide 3 flashes.
If either light has a very fast flash rate, check for a
defective outside light bulb. If an indicator fails to light
when the lever is moved, it would suggest that the fuse
or indicator bulb is defective or there may be a circuit
failure.
NOTE:The message “Turn Signal On” will appear in
the electronic vehicle information center (EVIC), and a
continuous chime will be heard when the vehicle has
been driven more than 1 mile (1.6 km) with either turn
signal on.
Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch
Push the Multi-Function Lever away from you to switch
the headlights to HIGH beam. Pull the Lever towards
you to switch the headlights back to LOW beam.
Flash to Pass
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
lightly pulling the Multi-Function Lever toward you.
This will cause the headlights to turn on at high beam
and remain on until the lever is released.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 101
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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
236 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Cleaning The Center Console Cup Holders
Clean with a damp cloth or towel using a mild detergent
with the cup holder in the center console.
NOTE:The cup holder cannot be removed.
POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTERS
Front Power Distribution Center
A power distribution center is located in the engine
compartment. This center contains fuses and relays.
CAUTION!
•When installing the Power Distribution Center
cover, it is important to ensure the cover is prop-
erly positioned and fully latched. Failure to do so
may allow water to get into the Power Distribu-
tion Center, and possibly result in a electrical
system failure.
•When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to
use only a fuse having the correct amperage
rating. The use of a fuse with a rating other than
indicated may result in a dangerous electrical
system overload. If a properly rated fuse contin-
ues to blow, it indicates a problem in the circuit
that must be corrected.
Front Power Distribution Center Fuses
Cavity Fuse Circuits
1 20 Amp Yel-
lowLeft High Beam Headlight
2 20 Amp Yel-
lowRight High Beam Headlight
Front Power Distribution Center
264 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 265
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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
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 269
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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.
270 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Clean Air........................... 215
Filler Cap........................... 218
Filter.............................. 245
Gasoline............................ 214
Gauge............................. 138
Hoses.............................. 259
Octane Rating........................ 276
Requirements.....................214,275
Tank Capacity........................ 275
Fueling.............................. 218
Fuses................................ 264
Garage Door Opener.................... 115
GasCap .............................. 218
Gasoline............................. 214
Gasoline, Clean Air..................... 215
Gasoline, Reformulated.................. 215
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................. 137
Fuel............................... 138
Speedometer......................... 134
Tachometer.......................... 134
General Information.................15,20,213Glass Cleaning......................... 263
Gross Axle Weight Rating................. 220
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating............... 220
Ground Clearance...................... 214
Hands-Free Phone....................... 66
Hazard Warning Flasher.................. 224
Head Restraints......................... 92
Headlight Washers...................105,251
Headlights............................ 270
High Beam.......................... 101
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch...... 101
On With Wipers...................100,104
Passing............................. 101
Switch............................98,99
Time Delay.......................... 100
Washers.........................105,251
Heated Seats........................... 88
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . 101
Holder, Cup........................... 125
Homelink Transmitter................... 115
Hood Release.......................... 95
Horn................................. 12
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