2017 DODGE CHARGER headlights

Dimmer Controls
The dimmer control is part of the headlight switch and is
located on the left side of the instrument panel.
With the parking lights or headlights on, rotating the left
dimmer control upward will increase the brightness of the
instrument panel lights and lighted cupholders (if
equipped).
Dome Light Position
Rotate the dimmer control completely upward to the
second detent to turn on the interior lights. The interior
lights will remain on when the dimmer control is in this
position.
Interior Light Defeat (Off)
Rotate the left dimmer control downward to the O (off)
position. The interior lights will remain off when the doors
are open.
Dimmer Controls
Instrument Panel Dimmer
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Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature)
Rotate the instrument panel dimmer control upward to the
first detent. This feature brightens all text displays such as
the odometer, instrument cluster display, and radio when
the position lights or headlights are on.
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
The multifunction lever operates the windshield wipers
and washer when the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN or
ACC position. The multifunction lever is located on the left
side of the steering column.
Intermittent Wiper System
Use the intermittent wiper when weather conditions make
a single wiping cycle with a variable pause between cycles
desirable. Rotate the end of the multifunction lever to the
first detent position, and then turn the end of the lever to
select the desired delay interval. There are four delay
settings, which allow you to regulate the wipe interval
from a minimum of one cycle every second to a maximum
of approximately 36 seconds between cycles. The delay
intervals will double in duration when the vehicle speed is
10 mph (16 km/h) or less.
Wiper Operation
Rotate the end of the multifunction lever to the first detent,
past the intermittent settings for low-speed wiper opera-
tion, or to the second detent past the intermittent settings
for high-speed wiper operation.
CAUTION!
•Turn the windshield wipers off when driving
through an automatic car wash. Damage to the wind-
shield wipers may result if the wiper control is left in
any position other than off.
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Windshield Wiper/Washer Control
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Headlights On With Wipers
When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on after
the wipers are turned on if the headlight switch is placed in
the AUTO position and programmable feature is set to on.
In addition, the headlights will turn off when the wipers
are turned off if they were turned on by this feature.
NOTE:The “Headlights On With Wipers” feature can be
turned on or off using the Uconnect System. Refer to
“Uconnect Settings/Customer Programmable Features” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further infor-
mation.
Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped
This feature senses moisture on the windshield and auto-
matically activates the wipers for the driver. The feature is
especially useful for road splash or overspray from the
windshield washers of the vehicle ahead. Rotate the end of
the multifunction lever to one of four settings to activate
this feature.
The sensitivity of the system can be adjusted with the
multifunction lever. Wiper delay position 1 is the least
sensitive, and wiper delay position 4 is the most sensitive.
Setting 3 should be used for normal rain conditions.
Settings 1 and 2 can be used if the driver desires less wiper sensitivity. Setting 4 can be used if the driver desires more
sensitivity. Place the wiper switch in the off position when
not using the system.
NOTE:
•
The Rain Sensing feature will not operate when the
wiper switch is in the low or high-speed position.
• The Rain Sensing feature may not function properly
when ice, or dried salt water is present on the wind-
shield.
• Use of Rain-X or products containing wax or silicone
may reduce Rain Sensing performance.
The Rain Sensing system has protection features for the
wiper blades and arms, and will not operate under the
following conditions:
• Low Ambient Temperature — When the ignition is first
turned ON, the Rain Sensing system will not operate
until the wiper switch is moved, vehicle speed is greater
than 0 mph (0 km/h), or the outside temperature is
greater than 32°F (0°C).
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Adaptive Cruise Control Fault Indicator Light — If Equipped
Yellow TelltaleLight What It Means
Adaptive Cruise Control Fault Indicator Light
This light will turn on when the ACC is not operating and needs service. For further information,
refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)” in “Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle.”
Green Telltale Indicator Lights
Park/Headlight On Indicator Light
Green Telltale
Light What It Means
Park/Headlight On Indicator Light
This indicator will illuminate when the park lights or headlights are turned on.
Front Fog Indicator Light — If Equipped
Green Telltale
Light What It Means
Front Fog Indicator Light — If Equipped
This indicator will illuminate when the front fog lights are on.
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Sport Mode Indicator Light
Green TelltaleLight What It Means
Sport Mode Indicator Light
This light will turn on when Sport Mode is active.
Blue Telltale Indicator Lights
High Beam Indicator Light
Blue Telltale
Light What It Means
High Beam Indicator Light
This indicator shows that the high beam headlights are on. Push the multifunction control lever
away from you to switch the headlights to high beam. Pull the lever toward you to switch the
headlights back to low beam. Pull the lever toward you for a temporary high beam on,
flash to
pass scenario.
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NOTE:Only one touchscreen area may be selected at a
time.
When making a selection, press the button on the touch-
screen to enter the desired mode. Once in the desired
mode, select the preferred setting option. Once the setting
is complete, either press the Back Arrow/Done button on
the touchscreen or the Back button on the faceplate to
return to the previous menu or press the “X” button on the
touchscreen to close out of the settings screen. Pressing the
Up or Down Arrow buttons on the right side of the screen
will allow you to toggle up or down through the available
settings.Display
After pressing the “Display” button on the touchscreen,
you may select from the available settings displayed in the
instrument cluster display, and navigation system (if
equipped). The following selectable units of measure are
listed below:
Setting Name Selectable Options
Display Mode AutoManual
With Headlight On +–
With Headlights Off +–
Set Language
NOTE:
When the “Set Language” feature is selected, you may select one of multiple languages (English/Français/Español)
for all display nomenclature, including the trip functions and the navigation system (if equipped). Press the “Set Lan-
guage” button on the touchscreen, then press the desired language button on the touchscreen until a check-mark ap-
pears next to the language, showing that setting has been selected.
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Lights
After pressing the “Lights” button on the touchscreen, the
following settings will be available:
Setting NameSelectable Options
Headlight Off Delay 030609 0
NOTE:
When the “Headlight Off Delay” feature is selected, it allows the adjustment of the amount of time the headlights
remain on after the engine is shut off. To change the Headlight Off Delay setting, press the “Headlight Off Delay”
button on the touchscreen and choose either “0,” “30,” “60,” or “90” buttons on the touchscreen to select your desired
time interval. Headlight Illumina- tion On Approach 03
0609 0
NOTE:
When the “Headlight Illumination On Approach” feature is selected, it allows the adjustment of the amount of time
the headlights remain on when the doors are unlocked with the key fob. To change the Illuminated Approach status,
press the “Illuminated Approach” button on the touchscreen and choose either “0,” “30,” “60,” or “90” buttons on the
touchscreen to select your desired time interval.
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Setting NameSelectable Options
Headlights With Wipers — IfEquipped On
Off
NOTE:
When the “Headlights With Wipers” feature is selected, and the headlight switch is in the AUTO position, the head-
lights will turn on approximately 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. Daytime Running Lights — IfEquipped On
Off
NOTE:
When the “Daytime Running Lights” feature is selected, the headlights will turn on whenever the engine is running. Flash Lights With Lock On
Off
NOTE:
When the “Flash Lights With Locks” feature is selected, the exterior lights will flash when the doors are locked or
unlocked with the key fob. This feature may be selected with or without the sound horn on lock feature selected.
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