light CHRYSLER 300 2008 1.G Owners Manual

Cavity Car-
tridge
FuseMini
FuseDescription
39 — 10 Amp
RedHeated Mirrors - if
equipped
40 — 5 Amp
OrangeAuto Inside Rearview
Mirror - if equipped/
Heated Seats - if
equipped/Switch Bank
41 — 10 Amp
RedAC Heater Control/
Headlights/Park Assist -
if equipped/Tire Pres-
sure Monitoring - if
equipped
42 30 Amp
Pink— Front Blower Motor
43 30 Amp
Pink— Rear Window DefrosterCavity Car-
tridge
FuseMini
FuseDescription
44 20 Amp
Blue— Amplifier - if equipped/
Sunroof - if equipped
*Cavities 11, 12, and 13 contain self-resetting fuses
(circuit breakers) that are only serviceable by an autho-
rized dealer. The Cluster, the Driver Seat Switch (if
equipped), and the Memory Module (if equipped) are
fused by the 25 amp circuit breaker in Cavity 11. The
Passenger Seat Switch (if equipped) is fused by the 25
amp circuit breaker in Cavity 12. The Door Modules, the
Driver Power Window Switch, and the Passenger Power
Window Switch are fused by the 25 amp circuit breaker
in Cavity 13. If you experience temporary or permanent
loss of these systems, see your authorized dealer for
service.
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REPLACEMENT BULBS
LIGHT BULBS — Interior Bulb Number
Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights.............. W5W
Rear Compartment (Trunk) Light............. 579
Overhead Console Reading Lights............. 578
Visor Vanity Lights.....................A6220
Glove Box Light......................... 194
Door Courtesy.......................... 562
Shift Indicator Light.................JKLE14140
Optional Door Map Pocket /
Cup Holder Lighting....... LED(Serviced at Dealer)
NOTE:For lighted switches, see your dealer for replace-
ment 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.LIGHT BULBS —
Exterior (300, 300 Touring Models) Bulb Number
Low Beam Headlight.....................9006
High Beam Headlight.....................9005
Front Park/Turn Light....................3157
Front Inner Park Light..................194NA
Front Outer Park Light..................194NA
Front Fog Light—If Equipped............9145/H10
(Serviced at Dealer)
Front Sidemarker......... W5W(Serviced at Dealer)
Tail/Stop/Turn Light.....................3057
Rear Sidemarker......................... 194
Backup Light...........................3057
Center High Mount Stop Light (CHMSL)....... LED
(Serviced at Dealer)
License................................ 168
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LIGHT BULBS —
Exterior (300C Models) Bulb Number
Low Beam Headlight (Standard Halogen).....9006XS
Low Beam Headlight – High Intensity Discharge
(HID).................. D1S(Serviced at Dealer)
High Beam Headlight.....................9005
Front Park/Turn Light..................3157AK
Front Fog Light........9145/H10 (Serviced at Dealer)
Front Sidemarker......... W5W(Serviced at Dealer)
Tail/Stop Light.........................3057
Tail Light.............................3057
Turn Signal Light.......................3757A
Backup Light...........................3057
Center High Mount Stop Light (CHMSL)....... LED
(Serviced at Dealer)
Outside Mirror Turn Signal & Approach Lights... LED
(Serviced at Dealer)
License.............................. W5WBULB REPLACEMENT
Low Beam Headlight, High Beam Headlight,
Park/Turn Light, Inner Park Light, and Outer Park
Light – 300 Models
1. Open the hood.
NOTE:Removal of the air cleaner filter housing may be
necessary prior to replacing bulbs in the headlight assem-
bly on the driver side of the vehicle.
2. Twist the appropriate bulb and socket assembly
counter-clockwise, and then pull it out of the headlight
assembly.
3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and
install the replacement bulb.
4. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly into the head-
light assembly, and then turn it clockwise.
460 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

1 — High Beam Headlight Bulb
2 — Low Beam Headlight Bulb3 — Park/Turn Light BulbMAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 4617

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.
Low Beam Headlight, High Beam Headlight, and
Park/Turn Light – 300C
High Intensity Discharge Headlights (HID) — If
Equipped
The headlights are a type of high voltage discharge tube.
High voltage can remain in the circuit even with the
headlight switch off and the key removed.Because of
this, you should not attempt to service a headlight bulb
yourself. If a headlight bulb fails, take your vehicle to
an authorized dealer for service.4 — Inner Park Light Bulb
5 — Outer Park Light Bulb 462 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

WARNING!
A transient high tension occurs at the bulb sockets of
High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights when the
headlight switch is turned ON. It may cause serious
electrical shock or electrocution if not serviced prop-
erly. See your authorized dealer for service.
NOTE:On vehicles equipped with High Intensity Dis-
charge Headlights (HID), when the headlights 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.
1. Open the hood.NOTE:Removal of the air cleaner filter housing may be
necessary prior to replacing bulbs in the headlight assem-
bly on the driver side of the vehicle.
2. Twist the appropriate bulb and socket assembly
counter-clockwise, and then pull it out of the headlight
assembly.
3. Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and
install the replacement bulb.
4. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly into the head-
light assembly, and then turn it clockwise.
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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.
1 — Low Beam Headlight Bulb
2 — High Beam Headlight Bulb3 — Park/Turn Light Bulb 464 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Backup Light, Side Marker Light, and Tail/Stop
Turn Light — 300 Models
1. Open the Trunk.
2. Remove two fasteners from the back of the tail light
assembly.
3. Pull back the trunk liner.4. Remove the remaining fastener from the back of the
tail light assembly.
5. Push the electrical connector locking tab to the side.
6. Disconnect the electrical connector.
7. Pull the tail light assembly clear from the vehicle to
access the bulbs.
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8. Turn the appropriate bulb and socket assembly
counter-clockwise to remove it from the tail light assem-
bly.
1 — Backup Light Bulb
2 — Side Marker Light Bulb 466 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

9. Disconnect the bulb from the socket assembly and
install the replacement bulb.10. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly into the tail
light assembly, and then turn it clockwise.
11. Reinstall the tail light assembly, fasteners, electrical
connector, and trunk liner.
12. Close the trunk.
3 — Tail/Stop/Turn Light BulbMAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 4677