2009 CHRYSLER 300 SRT headlights

“Passive Entry”
When ON is selected, the Passive Entry System allows
you to unlock the vehicle’s door(s) and trunk without
using the RKE transmitter unlock button, or the unlock
button located on the vehicle’s interior door panel. To
make your selection, press and release the FUNCTION
SELECT button until “ON” or “OFF” appears.
“Display Units of Measure in”
The EVIC, odometer, and navigation system (if
equipped) can be changed between English and Metric
units of measure. To make your selection, press and
release the FUNCTION SELECT button until “US” or
“METRIC” appears.
“Automatic High Beams” — If Equipped
When this feature is selected, the high beam headlights
will deactivate automatically under certain conditions. To
make your selection, press and release the FUNCTION
SELECT button until “ON” or “OFF” appears. Refer to
“SmartBeams” in Section 3.
SETTING THE ANALOG CLOCK
To set the analog clock at the top center of the instrument
panel, press and hold the button until the setting is
correct.
Analog Clock
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Cleaning Headlights
Your vehicle has plastic headlights that are lighter and
less susceptible to stone breakage than glass headlights.
Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore
different lens cleaning procedures must be followed.
To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and
reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To
remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol-
lowed by rinsing.
Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steel
wool or other aggressive material to clean the lenses.
Glass Surfaces
All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis
with MOPARGlass Cleaner or any commercial
household-type glass cleaner. Never use an abrasive type
cleaner. Use caution when cleaning the inside rear win-
dow equipped with electric defrosters or the right rearquarter window equipped with the radio antenna. Do
not use scrapers or other sharp instruments that may
scratch the elements.
When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray cleaner on the
towel or rag that you are using. Do not spray cleaner
directly on the mirror.
Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are
molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care
must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic.
1. Clean with a wet soft rag or micro-fiber towel. A mild
soap solution may be used, but do not use high alcohol
content or abrasive cleaners. If soap is used, wipe clean
with a clean damp rag.
2. Dry with a soft tissue.
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Cavity Car-
tridge
FuseMini-
FuseDescription
40 — 5 Amp
OrangeAuto Inside Rearview
Mirror/Heated Seats - if
equipped/Switch Bank
41 — 10 Amp
RedAC Heater Control/
Headlights/Tire Pres-
sure Monitoring - if
equipped
42 30 Amp
Pink— Front Blower Motor
43 30 Amp
Pink— Rear Window Defroster
44 20 Amp
Blue— Amplifier - if equipped/
Sunroof - if equipped
*Cavities 11, 12, and 13 contain self-resetting fuses
(circuit breakers) that are only serviceable by an autho-
rized dealer. The cluster and the driver seat switch arefused by the 25-amp circuit breaker in cavity 11. The
passenger seat switch is fused by the 25-amp circuit
breaker in cavity 12. The door modules, the driver power
window switch, and the passenger power window
switch are fused by the 25-amp circuit breaker in cavity
13. If you experience temporary or permanent loss of
these systems, see your authorized dealer for service.
VEHICLE STORAGE
If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for more than
21 days, you may want to take these steps to protect your
battery.
•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
ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the
possibility of compressor damage when the system is
started again.
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BULB REPLACEMENT
Low Beam Headlight, High Beam Headlight, and
Park/Turn Light
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.
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.
Tail/Stop, Tail, Turn Signal Light, and Backup
Light
1. Open the trunk.2. Remove the two fasteners from the back of the tail
light assembly.
3. Pull back the trunk liner.
4. Remove the remaining fastener from the back of the
tail light assembly.
5. Push the electrical connector locking tab to the side.
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Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 84
Automatic Door Locks...................29,30
Automatic Headlights.................... 135
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)......... 294
Automatic Transaxle
Special Additives...................... 419
Automatic Transmission.............317,418,419
Adding Fluid......................419,440
Autostick............................ 321
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 419
Fluid Change......................... 419
Fluid Level Check...................... 418
Fluid Type........................... 440
Shifting............................. 317
Special Additives...................... 419
Automatic Transmission Limp Home Mode . . 320,321
Autostick............................. 321
Axle Fluid............................. 440
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid)............... 440Battery............................... 404
Emergency Starting..................... 385
Jump Starting......................... 385
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 23
Location..........................386,404
Belts, Seat............................42,77
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 407
B-Pillar Location........................ 343
Brake Assist System...................... 333
Brake Control System, Electronic............. 332
Brake Fluid............................ 440
Brake, Parking.......................... 327
Brake System........................329,416
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................329,332
Fluid Check.......................417,440
Master Cylinder....................... 417
Parking............................. 327
Warning Light.....................207,329
Brakes.............................329,416
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Gasoline (Fuel)......................... 367
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 367
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 209
Fuel................................ 211
Speedometer......................... 205
Tachometer.......................... 206
General Information.........18,24,116,173,322,366
General Maintenance..................... 399
Glass Cleaning.......................... 423
Gross Axle Weight Rating.................. 374
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating................ 374
GVWR............................... 374
Hands-Free Phone (UConnect) .............. 88
Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water........................ 324
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 378Head Restraints......................... 125
Headlight Washers....................... 408
Headlights............................ 433
Automatic........................... 135
Bulb Replacement...................... 433
Cleaning............................ 423
Delay.............................. 137
High Beam........................... 139
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 139
Lights On Reminder.................... 137
On With Wipers....................135,143
Passing............................. 139
Switch.............................. 134
Time Delay.......................... 137
Washers............................. 408
Heated Mirrors.......................... 87
Heated Seats........................... 126
Heater, Engine Block..................... 312
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 139
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Latches................................ 78
Hood............................... 132
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 367
Leaks, Fluid............................ 78
Life of Tires............................ 351
Light Bulbs..........................78,432
Lights..............................78,134
Airbag........................59,63,77,207
Anti-Lock.........................206,331
Automatic Headlights................... 135
Brake Assist Warning................... 337
Brake Warning.....................207,329
Bulb Replacement...................432,433
Courtesy/Reading...................140,180
Cruise.............................. 205
Daytime Running...................... 137
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.............138,139
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . . 337
Electronic Throttle Control Warning......... 211Engine Temperature Warning.............. 206
Exterior.............................. 78
Fog .............................138,205
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 378
Headlight Switch...................... 134
Headlights........................134,433
Headlights On Reminder................. 137
Headlights On With Wipers............135,143
High Beam........................139,210
High Beam Indicator.................... 210
Illuminated Entry....................... 20
Instrument Cluster..................134,205
Intensity Control....................... 141
Interior..........................140,180
License............................. 437
Lights On Reminder.................... 137
Low Fuel............................ 205
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 213
Map Reading......................140,180
INDEX 479
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