lights CHRYSLER 300 C 2008 1.G Service Manual

Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular
cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt
can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery
and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth.
Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft cloth
and Mopar\2Total Clean or equivalent. Care should be
taken to avoid soaking your leather upholstery with any
liquid. Please do not use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids,
solvents, detergents, or ammonia-based cleaners to clean
your leather upholstery. Application of a leather condi-
tioner is not required to maintain the original condition.
WARNING!
Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes.
Many are potentially flammable, and if used in
closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.
Cleaning Headlights
Your vehicle has plastic headlights that are lighter and
less susceptible to stone breakage than glass headlights.
Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore
different lens cleaning procedures must be followed.
To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and
reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To
remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol-
lowed by rinsing.
Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steel
wool or other aggressive material to clean the lenses.
Glass Surfaces
All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis
with Mopar\2Glass Cleaner or any commercial
household-type glass cleaner. Never use an abrasive type
cleaner. Use caution when cleaning the inside rear win-
dow equipped with electric defrosters or the right rear
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Cavity Car-
tridge
FuseMini
FuseDescription
9 — 20 Amp
YellowPower Outlet
10———
11*———
12*———
13*———
14 — 10 Amp
RedAC Heater Control/
Cluster/Security Mod-
ule - if equipped
15 — 20 Amp
YellowTrailer Tow Brake Mod-
ule - if equipped
16———
17 — 20 Amp
YellowClusterCavity Car-
tridge
FuseMini
FuseDescription
18 — 20 Amp
YellowSelectable Power Outlet
19 — 10 Amp
RedStop Lights
20———
21———
22———
23———
24———
25———
26———
27 — 10 Amp
RedOccupant Restraint Con-
troller (ORC)
28 — 10 Amp
RedIgnition Run
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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.
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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 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
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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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•Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.
At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
Required Maintenance Intervals
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Audio Systems (Radio).................234,252
Auto Down Power Windows................ 36
Auto Unlock, Doors....................... 32
Auto Up Power Windows.................. 37
Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 86
Automatic Door Locks...................31,32
Automatic Headlights.................... 131
Automatic Oil Change Indicator..........203,218
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)......... 284
Automatic Transaxle
Special Additives...................... 445
Automatic Transmission...........307,312,444,445
Adding Fluid......................445,476
Autostick.........................315,318
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 445
Fluid Change......................... 445
Fluid Level Check...................... 444
Fluid Type........................... 476
Gear Ranges.......................307,313Overdrive........................... 309
Shifting..........................307,312
Special Additives...................... 445
Torque Converter...................... 311
Automatic Transmission Limp Home
Mode...........................312,316,317
Autostick...........................315,318
Axle Fluid............................. 476
Axle Lubrication (Axle Fluid)............... 476
Ball Joints............................. 432
Battery............................... 428
Emergency Starting..................... 404
Jump Starting......................... 404
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 25
Location..........................405,428
Bearings.............................. 446
Belts, Drive............................ 425
Belts, Seat............................43,79
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Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 433
B-Pillar Location........................ 340
Brake Assist System...................... 330
Brake Control System, Electronic............. 330
Brake Fluid............................ 476
Brake, Parking.......................... 322
Brake System........................324,441
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................... 325
Fluid Check.......................443,476
Hoses.............................. 442
Master Cylinder....................... 443
Parking............................. 322
Warning Light.....................205,324
Brakes.............................324,441
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 306
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 76
Brightness, Interior Lights.................. 137
Bulb Replacement.....................459,460
Bulbs, Light..........................79,459Calibration, Compass..................... 222
Capacities, Fluid........................ 473
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 369
Oil (Engine).......................423,424
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 438
Car Washes............................ 447
Carbon Monoxide Warning...............78,368
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................... 372
Catalytic Converter...................... 427
CD (Compact Disc) Player...............234,252
Cellular Phone.....................91,252,253
Certification Label....................... 372
Chains, Tire............................ 353
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 394
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 336
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)............... 418
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety............. 77
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