2008 DODGE CHARGER SRT interior lights

time for this feature is programmable. For details, refer to
“Turn Headlights On with Remote Key Unlock,” under
“Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Features),”
under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in
Section 4.
To lock the doors:
Press and release the LOCK button on the transmitter to
lock all doors. The turn signal lights will flash and the
horn will chirp to acknowledge the signal.
Sound Horn with Remote Key Lock
This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors
are locked with the transmitter. This feature can be
turned on or turned off. For details, refer to “Sound Horn
with Remote Key Lock,” under “Personal Settings (Cus-
tomer Programmable Features),” under “Electronic Ve-
hicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4.
To unlatch the trunk:
Press the TRUNK button on the transmitter two times
within five seconds to unlatch the trunk.
Using The Panic Alarm:
To turn the Panic Alarm feature ON or OFF, press and
hold the PANIC button on the transmitter for at least one
second and release. When the Panic Alarm is on, the
headlights and park lights will flash, the horn will pulse
on and off, and the interior lights will turn on.
The Panic Alarm will stay on for three minutes unless
you turn it off by either pressing the PANIC button a
second time or drive the vehicle at a speed of 15 mph (24
km/h) or greater.
NOTE:
•The interior lights will turn off if you turn the ignition
switch to the ACC or ON position while the Panic
Alarm is activated. However, the exterior lights and
horn will remain on.
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process that generates the nontoxic gas used for airbag
inflation. These airborne particles may irritate the skin,
eyes, nose, or throat. If you have skin or eye irritation,
rinse the area with cool water. For nose or throat
irritation, move to fresh air. If the irritation continues,
see your doctor. If these particles settle on your
clothing, follow the garment manufacturer’s instruc-
tions for cleaning.
•It is not advisable to drive your vehicle after the
airbags have been deployed. If you are involved in
another collision, the airbags will not be in place to
protect you.
WARNING!
Deployed airbags can’t protect you in another colli-
sion. Have the airbags replaced by an authorized
dealer as soon as possible.
Enhanced Accident Response System
In the event of an impact that causes airbag deployment,
with the vehicle stopped, and the vehicle communication
network intact, and the power intact, the Enhanced
Accident Response System performs the following func-
tions:
•Cuts off fuel to the engine.
•Flashes hazard lights.
•Turns on the interior lights, which remain on as long as
the battery has power or until the ignition key is
removed.
•Unlocks the doors automatically.
NOTE:The interior lights can only be deactivated if the
key is removed from the ignition switch or the vehicle is
driven.
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▫Interior Lights.......................130

Windshield Wipers And Washers............132
▫Intermittent Wiper System...............132
▫Mist Feature.........................133
▫Windshield Washers...................133
▫Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Auto Headlights Only).................133
▫Adding Washer Fluid..................134

Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column...........135

Adjustable Pedals — If Equipped...........136

Electronic Speed Control..................137
▫Electronic Speed Control Operation........137
▫To Activate..........................138▫To Set At A Desired Speed...............138
▫To Deactivate........................138
▫To Resume Speed.....................139
▫To Vary The Speed Setting...............139
▫To Accelerate For Passing...............139

Overhead Console......................140
▫Courtesy/Reading Lights................141
▫Sunglasses Storage....................141

Garage Door Opener — If Equipped.........141
▫Programming HomeLink...............143
▫Gate Operator/Canadian Programming.....145
▫Using HomeLink.....................146
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LIGHTS
Headlight Switch
The HEADLIGHT switch is located on the left
side of the instrument panel. This switch controls
the operation of the headlights, parking lights,
instrument panel lights, instrument panel light dimming,
interior lights, and fog lights.
Rotate the HEADLIGHT switch clockwise to the first
detent for parking light and instrument panel light
operation. Turn it to the second detent for headlight, park
light, and instrument panel light operation.
HEADLIGHT Switch
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Highbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch
Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch
the headlights to HIGH beam. Pull the lever toward you
to switch the headlights back to LOW beam.
Flash to Pass
You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by
lightly pulling the multifunction lever toward you. This
will cause the headlights to turn on at high beam and
remain on until the lever is released.
Overhead Console Map/Reading Lights
These lights are mounted between the sun visors on the
overhead console. Each light is turned ON by pressing
the lens. Press the lens a second time to turn OFF the
light. These lights also turn on when a door is opened, or
when the UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter is pressed, or when the dimmer control
is turned fully upward, past the second detent.
Interior Lights
The interior lights come on when a door is opened.
To protect the battery, the interior lights will turn off
automatically 10 minutes after the ignition switch is
moved to the LOCK position. This will occur if the
interior lights were switched ON manually or are on
Overhead Console
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because a door is open. This includes the glove box light,
but not the trunk light. To restore interior light operation,
either turn the ignition switch ON or cycle the light
switch.
Dimmer Control
The dimmer control is part of the
HEADLIGHT switch and is located on
the left side of the instrument panel.
With the parking lights or headlights
on, rotating the dimmer control up-
ward will increase the brightness of
the instrument panel lights and, if so
equipped, the lighting in the door map pockets and
cupholders.
Dome Light Position
Rotate the dimmer control completely upward to the
second detent to turn on the interior lights. The interior
lights will remain on when the dimmer control is in this
position.
Interior Light Defeat (OFF)
Rotate the dimmer control to the extreme bottom OFF
position. The interior lights will remain off when the
doors are open.
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature)
Rotate the dimmer control upward to the first detent.
This feature brightens all text displays such as the
odometer, Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC),
and radio when the parking lights or headlights are on.
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REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS
LIGHT BULBS — Interior Bulb Number
Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights.............. W5W
Rear Compartment (Trunk) Light............. 562
Overhead Console Reading Lights............. 578
Visor Vanity Lights.....................A6220
Glove Box Light......................... 194
Door Courtesy.......................... 562
Shift Indicator Light................. JKLE14140
Optional Door Map Pocket / Cupholder
Lighting.............................. LED
(Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
NOTE:For lighted switches, see your authorized dealer
for replacement 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 Headlight.....................9006
High Beam Headlight.....................9005
Front Park/Turn Light...................3157A
Front Fog Light — if equipped...........9145/H10
(Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Front Side Marker........................ 194
(Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Tail/Stop Light.........................3057
Tail/Turn Light.........................3057
Rear Side Marker........................ 168
Backup Light........................... 921
Center High-Mount Stop Light
(CHMSL)............................. LED
(Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
License................................ 168
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Brake System........................281,371
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................281,285
Fluid Check.......................373,397
Hoses.............................. 372
Master Cylinder....................... 373
Parking............................. 279
Warning Light.....................169,281
Brakes.............................281,371
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 268
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 72
Brightness, Interior Lights.................. 131
Bulb Replacement.....................388,389
Bulbs,Light .......................... 76,388
Calibration, Compass..................... 184
Capacities, Fluid........................ 395
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 324
Oil (Engine).......................... 354Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 368
Car Washes............................ 376
Carbon Monoxide Warning............... 74,324
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................... 327
Catalytic Converter...................... 357
CD (Compact Disc) Player...............194,213
Cellular Phone..................... 85,213,214
Certification Label....................... 327
Chains, Tire............................ 307
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 293
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator
Light) ................................ 350
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety............. 73
Checks, Safety........................... 73
Child Restraint.................. 63,64,65,68,70
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............. 67,68
Child Safety Locks........................ 30
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 321
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