low beam CHRYSLER 300 2010 1.G Owners Manual

WARNING! (Continued)
•Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the
driver foot well while the vehicle is moving.
Objects can become trapped under the brake pedal
and accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle
control.
•If required, mounting posts must be properly
installed, if not equipped from the factory.
Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or
mounting can cause interference with the brake
pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss
of control of the vehicle.
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
the Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objectslodged in the tread. Inspect the tread and sidewall for
cuts and cracks. Check the wheel nuts for tightness.
Check the tires (including spare) for proper pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of exterior lights
while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high
beam indicator lights on the instrument panel.
Door Latches
Check for positive closing, latching, and locking.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid, or
brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause should be
located and corrected immediately.
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▫Headlight Time Delay ................. 145
▫ Smartbeam™ — If Equipped ............ 146
▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped .... 147
▫ Lights-On Reminder .................. 147
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped .............. 147
▫ Multifunction Lever .................. 148
▫ Turn Signals ........................ 148
▫ Lane Change Assist ................... 148
▫ High/Low Beam Switch ............... 149
▫ Flash-To-Pass ....................... 149
▫ Overhead Console Map/Reading Lights .... 149
▫ Interior Lights ...................... 149
 Windshield Wipers And Washers .......... 150▫
Intermittent Wiper System .............. 151
▫ Mist Feature ........................ 152
▫ Windshield Washers .................. 152
▫ Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only) ............ 152
▫ Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped ....... 153
 Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column .......... 154
 Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
— If Equipped ........................ 155
 Adjustable Pedals — If Equipped .......... 156
 Electronic Speed Control ................ 158
▫ To Activate ......................... 159
▫ To Set At A Desired Speed .............. 159
▫ To Deactivate ....................... 160
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If you turn the headlights off before the ignition, they will
turn off in the normal manner.
NOTE:The lights must be turned off within 45 seconds
of placing the ignition in the OFF position to activate this
feature.
The headlight delay time is programmable on vehicles
equipped with the EVIC. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)/Customer-Programmable
Features” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.
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.
To Activate
1. Select “Automatic High Beams — ON” through the
EVIC. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)/Customer-Programmable Features” in “Under-
standing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
2. Rotate the headlight switch counterclockwise to the A
(AUTO) position.
3. Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch
the headlights to the high beam position. Refer to “Mul-
tifunction Lever” for further information.
NOTE: This system will not activate until the vehicle is
at or above 25 mph (40 km/h).
To Deactivate
Perform either of the following steps to deactivate the
SmartBeam™ system.
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1. Pull the multifunction lever toward you to switch the
headlights from the high beam to the low beam position.
2. Rotate the headlight switch clockwise from the AUTO
to the on position.
NOTE: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.
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped
The high beam headlights will come on as Daytime
Running Lights whenever the ignition is placed in the
RUN position, the headlights are off and the parking
brake is off. The headlight switch must be used for
normal nighttime driving.
Lights-On Reminder
If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignition
is placed in the OFF position, a chime will sound to alert
the driver when the driver’s door is opened.
Fog Lights — If Equipped
The front fog light switch is built into the head-
light switch. 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.3
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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.
Overhead Console Map/Reading Lights
These lights are mounted between the sun visors on the
overhead console. Each light is turned on by pressing the
lens. Press the lens a second time to turn off the light.
These lights also turn on when a door is opened, or when
the UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter is pressed or when the dimmer control is
turned fully upward, past the second detent.
Interior Lights
The interior lights come on when a door is opened.
To protect the battery, the interior lights will turn off
automatically 10 minutes after the ignition is placed in
the OFF position. This will occur if the interior lights
were switched on manually or are on because a door is
Overhead Console
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16. High Beam IndicatorThis indicator will turn on when the high beam
headlights are ON. Push the multifunction lever
away from the steering wheel to switch the headlights to
high beam.
17. Shift Lever Indicator
The Shift Lever Indicator is self-contained within the
instrument cluster. It displays the gear position of the
automatic transmission.
18. Seat Belt Reminder Light This light will turn on for five to eight seconds as
a bulb check when the ignition switch is first
placed in the RUN position. A chime will sound if
the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled during the bulb check.
The Seat Belt Reminder Light will flash or remain on
continuously if the driver’s seat belt remains unbuckled
after the bulb check or when driving. Refer to “Occupant
Restraints” in “Things To Know Before Starting Your
Vehicle” for further information. 19. Vehicle Security Light — If Equipped
The Vehicle Security Light flashes rapidly
when the Vehicle Security Alarm is arming,
and slowly when the Vehicle Security Alarm is
armed.
20. Fuel Gauge
The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank when
the ignition switch is placed in the RUN position.
21. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light This light will turn on briefly as a bulb check
when the ignition switch is placed in the RUN
position. This light will also turn on while the
engine is running if there is a problem with the
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system.
If the light comes on while the engine is running, safely
bring the vehicle to a complete stop as soon as possible,
place the shift lever in PARK, and cycle the ignition
through the ACC and RUN positions. The light should
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 225

▫Adding Washer Fluid ................. 440
▫ Exhaust System ..................... 441
▫ Cooling System ..................... 444
▫ Brake System ....................... 449
▫ Automatic Transmission ............... 452
▫ All Wheel Drive (AWD) – If Equipped ..... 454
▫ Rear Axle .......................... 454
▫ Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion .......................... 455
 Fuses .............................. 460
▫ Integrated Power Module .............. 460
▫ Rear Power Distribution Center .......... 463
 Vehicle Storage ....................... 468
 Replacement Bulbs .................... 468 
Bulb Replacement ..................... 470
▫ Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam
Headlamp, Park/Turn Lamp, Inner Park
Lamp, And Outer Park Lamp – 300 Models . . 470
▫ Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam
Headlamp, And Park/Turn Lamp – 300C . . . 472
▫ Backup Lamp, Side Marker Lamp, And
Tail/Stop Turn Lamp — 300 Models ....... 472
▫ Tail/Stop, Tail, Turn Signal Lamp, And
Backup Lamp — 300C Models ........... 476
▫ License Lamp ....................... 479
 Fluid Capacities ...................... 480
 Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts ....... 482
▫ Engine ............................ 482
▫ Chassis ........................... 483
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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 (300 Models) Bulb Number
Low Beam Headlamp ..................... 9006
High Beam Headlamp .................... 9005
Front Park/Turn Lamp .................... 3157
Front Inner Park Lamp .................. 194NA
Front Outer Park Lamp .................. 194NA
Front Fog Lamp – If Equipped ............PSX24W
Front Sidemarker ....................... W5W
(Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Tail/Stop/Turn Lamp ..................... 3057
Rear Sidemarker ......................... 168
Backup Lamp .......................... 3057
Center High Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL) ....... LED
(Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
License ................................ 168 Exterior (300C Models)
Bulb Number
Low Beam Headlamp (Standard Halogen) ....9006XS
Low Beam Headlamp – High Intensity Discharge
(HID) ................................ D1S
(Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
High Beam Headlamp .................... 9005
Front Park/Turn Lamp .................3157AK
Front Fog Lamp ...................... PSX24W
Front Sidemarker ....................... W5W
(Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Tail/Stop Lamp ......................... 3057
Tail Lamp ............................. 3057
Turn Signal Lamp ...................... 3757A
Backup Lamp .......................... 3057
Center High Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL) ....... LED
(Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Outside Mirror Turn Signal & Approach Lamps . . LED
(Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
License .............................. W5W
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BULB REPLACEMENT
Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp,
Park/Turn Lamp, Inner Park Lamp, and Outer
Park Lamp – 300 Models
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.
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.
1 — High Beam Headlamp Bulb
2 — Low Beam Headlamp Bulb
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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.
Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam Headlamp, and
Park/Turn Lamp – 300C
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.
Backup Lamp, Side Marker Lamp, and Tail/Stop
Turn Lamp — 300 Models
1. Open the trunk.
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