2012 CHRYSLER 300 SRT trunk

REPLACEMENT BULBS
InteriorBulb Number
Rear Courtesy/Reading Lamps ............. W5W
Rear Compartment (Trunk) Lamp ............. 562
Overhead Console Reading Lamps ............ 578
Visor Vanity Lamps ..................... A6220
Glove Box Lamp – If Equipped ............... 194
Door Courtesy .......................... 562
Shift Indicator Lamp ................. JKLE14140
Optional Door Map Pocket/Cupholder ........ 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. 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)
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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.
Rear Backup Lamp and Turn Signal Lamps
1. Open the trunk.
2. Remove the trunk trim by removing the grocery hook
(using a T-20 torque driver or similar tool), remove the
fastener, and pull back the weather strip.
3. Pull back the trunk liner to gain access to the tail lamp
wing nuts.4. Remove the three wing nuts from the back of the tail
lamp assembly.
5. Pull the tail lamp assembly away from the vehicle
enough to access the electrical connector.
6. Push the electrical connector locking tab to the side.
7. Disconnect the electrical connector.
8. Continue removing lamp from vehicle in order to
access the bulb(s).
9. Turn the appropriate bulb and socket assembly coun-
terclockwise to remove it from the tail lamp assembly.
10. Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and
install the replacement bulb.
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11. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly into the tail
lamp assembly, and then turn it clockwise.
12. Reinstall the tail lamp assembly, fasteners, electrical
connector, and trunk trim.
13. Close the trunk.
License Lamp
1. Remove the screws securing the lamp to the rear
fascia.
2. Remove the bulb and socket assembly.
3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and
install the replacement bulb.4. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly.
5. Reattach the lamp to the rear fascia, and then install
the screws.
1 — License Lamp Bulb
2 — Socket
7
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 501

Door Locks, Automatic.................... 31
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 245
Driving On Slippery Surfaces .................. 366
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 367
Driving to Achieve Maximum
Fuel Economy .......................... 301
Electric Rear Window Defrost ............... 276
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 99
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 262
Electronic Brake Control System ............. 376
Anti-Lock Brake System ................ 377
Brake Assist System ................... 377
Traction Control System ................ 377
Electronic Power Distribution Center (Fuses) .... 487
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ....202,205
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 378Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC)
....................... 241,292
Emergency Deck Lid Release ................ 42
Emergency Trunk Release ................... 42
Emergency, In Case of Freeing Vehicle When Stuck ............. 444
Hazard Warning Flasher ............... 428
Jump Starting ....................... 440
Overheating ........................ 428
Towing ............................ 447
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 454
Engine ............................... 453
Air Cleaner ......................... 460
Block Heater ........................ 353
Break-In Recommendations .............. 82
Checking Oil Level ................... 458
Compartment ....................... 453
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................ 471,503
Cooling ........................... 470
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Seats............................. 162
Steering ........................ 369,370
Sunroof ......................... 255,258
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column ......... 196
Windows ........................... 38
Power Steering Fluid ..................... 504
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 56
Pretensioners Seat Belts ........................... 54
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 21
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 399
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......... 474
Radio Operation ........................ 332
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ................ 194
Rear Camera ........................... 241
Rear Cupholder ......................... 269
Rear Park Sense System ................... 231 Rear Seat, Folding
....................... 173
Rear Window Defroster ................... 276
Rear Window Features .................... 276
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 70
Recreational Towing ...................... 425
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 414
Refrigerant ............................ 464
Reminder, Lights On ..................... 184
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 55
Remote Control Starting System ....................... 25
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 330
Remote Starting System .................... 25
Remote Trunk Release ..................... 41
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 496
Replacement Keys ........................ 16
Replacement Parts ....................... 456
Replacement Tires ....................... 401
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INDEX 547

Tread Wear Indicators.................... 400
Trip Odometer .......................... 282
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid) .................... 41,42
Trunk Release Remote Control ............... 41
Trunk Release, Emergency .................. 42
Turn Signals ......................... 186,281
UCI Connector ......................... 328
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 531
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 328
Universal Transmitter ..................... 245
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... 414
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt .............. 52
Vanity Mirrors .......................... 100
Vehicle Certification Label ................. 422
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............ 6
Vehicle Loading ................... 392,422,424
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .............. 7Vehicle Storage
....................... 343,495
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .......... 18
Viscosity, Engine Oil ...................... 459
Warning Flasher, Hazard .................. 428
Warning Lights
(Instrument Cluster Description) ............. 281
Warnings and Cautions ..................... 6
Warranty Information ..................... 528
Washer Adding Fluid ....................... 467
Washers, Windshield .................. 193,467
Washing Vehicle ......................... 482
Water Driving Through ..................... 367
Wheel and Wheel Trim .................... 484
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care ................ 484
Wind Buffeting ..................... 41,257,261
Window Fogging ........................ 343
552 INDEX