2012 DODGE CHARGER headlamp

▫Cooling System ..................... 508
▫ Brake System ....................... 514
▫ Automatic Transmission ............... 516
▫ All Wheel Drive (AWD) – If Equipped ..... 518
▫ Rear Axle .......................... 518
▫ Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion .......................... 519
 Fuses .............................. 524
▫ Integrated Power Module .............. 524
▫ Rear Power Distribution Center .......... 528
 Vehicle Storage ....................... 533
 Replacement Bulbs .................... 533 
Bulb Replacement ..................... 534
▫ Front Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam
Headlamp, Park/Turn Lamp, And Side
Marker Lamp — Models With Halogen
Headlamps ......................... 534
▫ Front Low Beam Headlamp And Park/Turn
Lamp — Models With High Intensity
Discharge Headlamps (HID) ............ 535
▫ Backup Lamps ...................... 536
▫ License Lamp ....................... 537
 Fluid Capacities ...................... 538
 Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts ....... 539
▫ Engine ............................ 539
▫ Chassis ........................... 540
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Cavity CartridgeFuseMini-
Fuse Description
11 — 20 Amp YellowHorns
12 — 10 Amp RedAir Conditioning
Clutch
13 — — Fuse – Spare
14 — 25 Amp NaturalAnti-Lock Brakes
15 — 25 Amp NaturalTransmission
16 — — Fuse – Spare
18 50 Amp Red — Radiator Fan #2
19 50 Amp Red — Power Steering #2
20 30 Amp Pink — Wiper MotorCavity Cartridge
FuseMini-
Fuse Description
21 30 Amp Pink — Headlamp Washers
22 — — Fuse – Spare
23 — — Fuse – Spare
24 — — Fuse – Spare
28 — 25 Amp NaturalFuel Pump
29 — 15 Amp BlueTransmission Shifter
30 — — Fuse – Spare
31 — 25 Amp NaturalEngine Module
32 — — Fuse – Spare
33 — — Fuse – Spare
34 — 25 Amp NaturalPowertrain #1
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ExteriorBulb Number
Low Beam Headlamp (Standard Halogen) ...... H11
Low Beam Headlamp – High Intensity
Discharge (HID) ......................... D3S
(Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
High Beam Headlamp .................... 9005
Front Park/Turn Signal Lamp ..............3157A
Front Fog Lamp – If Equipped ............PSX24W
Front Side Marker ........................ 168
Rear Tail Lamp ......................... LED
(Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Rear Stop/Turn Signal Lamp ................ LED
(Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Rear Side Marker ........................ 168
Backup Lamp .......................... 3157
Center High-Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL) ....... LED
(Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
License ................................ 168BULB REPLACEMENT
Front Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam
Headlamp, Park/Turn Lamp, And Side Marker
Lamp — Models With Halogen Headlamps
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.
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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.
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.
Front Low Beam Headlamp And Park/Turn Lamp
— Models With High Intensity Discharge
Headlamps (HID)
HID Headlamps
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 ofthis, 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 voltage occurs at the bulb sockets of
HID headlamps when the headlight 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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