2012 CHRYSLER 300 SRT low beam

To Open And Close The Hood ............ 179
 Lights ............................. 180
▫ Headlight Switch .................... 180
▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped ...... 181
▫ Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only) ............ 182
▫ Headlight Time Delay ................. 182
▫ Smartbeam™ — If Equipped ............ 183
▫ Adaptive Bi-Xenon High Intensity Discharge
Headlights — If Equipped .............. 183
▫ Daytime Running Lights (DRL) .......... 184
▫ Lights-On Reminder .................. 184
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped .............. 184
▫ Multifunction Lever .................. 185 ▫
Turn Signals ........................ 186
▫ Lane Change Assist ................... 186
▫ High/Low Beam Switch ............... 186
▫ Flash-To-Pass ....................... 186
▫ Front Map/Reading Lights ............. 187
▫ Courtesy Lights ..................... 188
▫ Ambient Light ...................... 188
▫ Interior Lights ...................... 189
 Windshield Wipers And Washers .......... 191
▫ Intermittent Wiper System .............. 192
▫ Wiper Operation ..................... 192
▫ Mist Feature ........................ 193
▫ Windshield Washers .................. 193
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SmartBeam™ — If Equipped
The SmartBeam™ system provides increased forward
lighting at night by automating high beam control
through the use of a digital camera mounted on the
inside rearview mirror. This camera detects vehicle spe-
cific light and automatically switches from high beams to
low beams until the approaching vehicle is out of view.
NOTE:
•SmartBeam™ can be turned on or off using the
Uconnect Touch™ System, refer to “Uconnect Touch™
Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel”
for further information.
•Broken, muddy, or obstructed headlights and taillights
of vehicles in the field of view will cause headlights to
remain on longer (closer to the vehicle). Also, dirt,
film, and other obstructions on the windshield or
camera lens will cause the system to function
improperly.
Adaptive Bi-Xenon High Intensity Discharge
Headlights — If Equipped
This system automatically swivels the headlight beam
pattern horizontally to provide increased illumination in
the direction the vehicle is steering.
NOTE:
•Each time the Adaptive Headlight System is turned
on, the headlights will initialize by performing a brief
sequence of rotations.
•The Adaptive Headlight System is active only when
the vehicle is moving forward.
The Adaptive Headlight System can be turned On or Off
using the Uconnect Touch™ System, refer to “Uconnect
Touch™ Settings” in “Understanding Your Instrument
Panel” for further information.
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To activate the front fog lights, turn on the parking
lights or the low beam headlights and press the
headlight switch. To turn off the front fog lights,
either press the headlight switch a second time or turn off
the headlight switch.
An indicator light in the instrument cluster illuminates
when the fog lights are turned on.
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.Multifunction Lever
The multifunction lever controls the operation of the turn
signals, headlight beam selection and passing lights. The
multifunction lever is located on the left side of the
steering column.
Multifunction Lever
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Turn Signals
Move the multifunction 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.
NOTE:
•If either light remains on and does not flash, or there is
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 indicator bulb is
defective.
•A “Turn Signal On” message will appear in the EVIC
(if equipped) and a continuous chime will sound if the
vehicle is driven more than 1 mile (1.6 km) with either
turn signal on.
Lane Change Assist
Tap the lever up or down once, without moving beyond
the detent, and the turn signal (right or left) will flash
three times then automatically turn off.
High/Low Beam Switch
Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch
the headlights to high beam. Pull the multifunction 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 turn on the high beams headlights until the lever is
released.
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS
1. Tachometer
The red segments indicate the maximum permissible
engine revolutions per minute (RPM x 1000) for each gear
range. Before reaching the red area, ease up on the
accelerator.
2. Park/Headlight ON Indicator — If EquippedThis indicator will illuminate when the park
lights or headlights are turned on.
3. Turn Signal Indicators The arrow will flash with the exterior turn signal
when the turn signal lever is operated. If the vehicle electronics sense that the vehicle is driven
more than 1 mile (1.6 km) with either turn signal on, a
continuous chime will sound to alert you to turn the
signals off. If either indicator flashes at a rapid rate, check
for a defective outside light bulb.
4. Front Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped
This indicator will illuminate when the front fog
lights are on.
5. High Beam Indicator This indicator shows that the high beam head-
lights are on. Push the multifunction lever forward
to switch the headlights to high beam, and pull toward
yourself (normal position) to return to low beam.
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▫Brake System ....................... 476
▫ Automatic Transmission ............... 479
▫ Rear Axle .......................... 481
▫ Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion .......................... 481
 Fuses .............................. 487
▫ Integrated Power Module .............. 487
▫ Rear Power Distribution Center .......... 491
 Vehicle Storage ....................... 495
 Replacement Bulbs .................... 496 
Bulb Replacement ..................... 497
▫ Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam
Headlamp, Park/Turn Lamp, Inner Park
Lamp, And Outer Park Lamp ............ 497
▫ Rear Backup Lamp And Turn Signal
Lamps ............................ 500
▫ License Lamp ....................... 501
 Fluid Capacities ...................... 502
 Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts ....... 503
▫ Engine ............................ 503
▫ Chassis ........................... 504
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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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ExteriorBulb Number
Backup Lamp ......................... W21W
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.
WARNING!
A transient high tension 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.
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