2012 CHRYSLER 300 high beam

•Auto High Beams “SmartBeam™”
Touch the Auto High Beams soft-key to change this
display. When this feature is selected, the high beam
headlights will deactivate automatically under certain
conditions. To make your selection, touch the Auto High
Beams soft-key and select ON or OFF. Then touch the
arrow back soft-key. Refer to “Lights/SmartBeam™ — If
Equipped” in “Understanding The Features Of Your
Vehicle” for further information.
•Daytime Running Lights
Touch the Daytime Running Lights soft-key to change
this display. When this feature is selected, the headlights
will turn on whenever the engine is running. To make
your selection, touch the Daytime Running Lights soft-
key and select ON or OFF. Then touch the arrow back
soft-key.
•Steering Directed Lights
Touch the Steering Directed Lights soft-key to change this
display. When this feature is selected, the headlights turn
relative to a change in direction of the steering wheel. To
make your selection, touch the Steering Directed Lights
soft-key and select ON or OFF. Then touch the arrow
back soft-key.
•Flash Headlights With Lock
Touch the Flash Headlights With Lock soft-key to change
this display. When this feature is selected, the headlights
will flash when the doors are locked or unlocked with the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. This feature
may be selected with or without the sound horn on lock
feature selected. To make your selection, touch the Flash
Headlights With Lock soft-key and select ON or OFF.
Then touch the arrow back soft-key.
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and operating information. To make your selection, touch
the Hill Start Assist soft-key, until a check-mark appears
next to setting, showing that setting has been selected.
Touch the back arrow soft-key to return to the previous
menu.
Lights
After pressing the Lights soft-key the following settings
will be available.
•Headlight Illumination On Approach
When this feature is selected, the headlights will activate
and remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds when the doors
are unlocked with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter. To change the Illuminated Approach status,
touch the + or - soft-key to select your desired time
interval. Touch the back arrow soft-key to return to the
previous menu.
•Headlights With Wipers — If Equipped
When this feature is selected, and the headlight switch is
in the AUTO position, the headlights will turn on ap-
proximately 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. To make
your selection, touch the Headlights With Wipers soft-
key, until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing
that setting has been selected. Touch the back arrow
soft-key to return to the previous menu.
•Auto Dim High Beams “SmartBeam™” — If Equipped
When this feature is selected, the high beam headlights
will deactivate automatically under certain conditions. To
make your selection, touch the Auto High Beams soft-
key, until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing
that setting has been selected. Touch the back arrow
soft-key to return to the previous menu. Refer to “Lights/
SmartBeam™ — If Equipped” in “Understanding The
Features Of Your Vehicle” for further information.
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▫Cooling System..................... 492
▫Brake System....................... 497
▫Automatic Transmission............... 499
▫All Wheel Drive (AWD) – If Equipped..... 501
▫Rear Axle.......................... 502
▫Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion.......................... 502
Fuses.............................. 508
▫Integrated Power Module.............. 508
▫Rear Power Distribution Center.......... 511
Vehicle Storage....................... 516Replacement Bulbs.................... 516
Bulb Replacement..................... 517
▫Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam
Headlamp, Park/Turn Lamp, Inner Park
Lamp, And Outer Park Lamp............ 517
▫
Rear Backup Lamp And Turn Signal Lamps. . 519
▫License Lamp....................... 520
Fluid Capacities...................... 521
Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts....... 522
▫Engine............................ 522
▫Chassis........................... 523
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Exterior Bulb Number
Low Beam/High Beam
(Bi-Halogen Headlamp).................HIR2LL
Low Beam/High Beam (Bi-Xenon Headlamp).... D3S
(Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Front Turn Signal Lamp..............PSY24WSV
Front Park Lamp........................ LED
(Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Daytime Running Lamp................... LED
(Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Front Fog Lamp – If Equipped............... H11
Front Sidemarker Lamp................... LED
(Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Rear Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Lamp............ LED
(Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Rear Sidemarker Lamp.................... LED
(Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Rear Fog Lamp – If Equipped............... LED
(Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Backup Lamp.........................W21WExterior Bulb Number
Center High Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL)....... LED
(Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
License.............................. W5W
BULB REPLACEMENT
Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp,
Park/Turn Lamp, Inner Park Lamp, And Outer
Park Lamp
High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (HID) — If
Equipped
The headlamps are a type of high voltage discharge tube.
High voltage can remain in the circuit even with the
headlamp switch off and the key removed.Because of
this, you should not attempt to service a headlamp bulb
yourself. If a headlamp bulb fails, take your vehicle to
an authorized dealer for service.
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WARNING!
A transient high voltage occurs at the bulb sockets of
HID headlamps when the headlamp switch is turned
ON. It may cause serious electrical shock or electro-
cution if not serviced properly. See your authorized
dealer for service.
NOTE:On vehicles equipped with HID headlamps,
when the headlamps 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.
Standard Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam
Headlamp, Park/Turn Lamp, Inner Park Lamp, And
Outer Park Lamp
1. Open the hood.NOTE:Removal of the air cleaner filter housing may be
necessary prior to replacing bulbs in the headlamp
assembly on the driver side of the vehicle.
2. Twist the appropriate bulb and socket assembly coun-
terclockwise, and then pull it out of the headlamp
assembly.
3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and
install the replacement bulb.
4. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly into the head-
lamp assembly, and then turn it clockwise.
CAUTION!
Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil
contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the
bulb comes in contact with an oily surface, clean the
bulb with rubbing alcohol.
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Bulb Replacement.................... 517
Cleaning........................... 506
Delay............................. 176
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch...... 181
Lights On Reminder.................. 179
On With Wipers...................176,188
Passing............................ 181
Switch............................ 175
Time Delay......................... 176
Washers........................... 489
Heated Mirrors.......................... 98
Heated Seats........................... 160
Heater, Engine Block..................... 352
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 181
Hill Start Assist......................... 383
Hitches
Trailer Towing....................... 436
Holder, Coin........................... 262
Holder, Cup........................... 259HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . 238
Ignition
Key ............................... 12
Illuminated Entry........................ 21
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)................... 16
Infant Restraint........................71,72
Information Center, Vehicle................. 285
Instrument Cluster....................274,276
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 273
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 507
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 508
Interior Appearance Care.................. 505
Interior Fuses.......................... 508
Interior Lights.......................... 184
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 187
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 450
560 INDEX

Exterior............................ 86
Fog ............................179,276
Hazard Warning Flasher............... 448
Headlight Switch..................... 175
Headlights......................175,517
Headlights On Reminder............... 179
Headlights On With Wipers..........176,188
High Beam......................... 181
High Beam Indicator.................. 276
High Beam/Low Beam Select............ 181
Illuminated Entry..................... 21
Instrument Cluster................... 175
Intensity Control..................... 184
Interior............................ 184
License............................ 520
Lights On Reminder.................. 179
Low Fuel.......................... 289
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)...... 279
Map Reading.....................182,183Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness)........ 186
Passing............................ 181
Reading......................182,183,237
Seat Belt Reminder................... 284
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............ 281
Service.........................516,517
Service Engine Soon
(Malfunction Indicator)................ 279
SmartBeams........................ 177
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)............ 281
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS).......277,410
Traction Control..................... 386
Turn Signal....................86,180,181
Vanity Mirror........................ 98
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 276
Load Leveling System.................... 270
Loading Vehicle......................431,433
Capacities.......................... 433
Tires .............................. 393
562 INDEX