lights CHRYSLER 300 SRT 2009 1.G User Guide

Defroster
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should be able to
feel the air directed against the windshield. See your
authorized dealer for service if your defroster is
inoperable.
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 objects
lodged 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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Voice Recognition System (VR) —
If Equipped.......................... 116
▫Voice Recognition System (VR) Operation . . . 116
▫Commands........................ 118
▫Voice Training...................... 121
Seats.............................. 122
▫Power Seats........................ 122
▫Power Reclining Seats................. 123
▫Lumbar Support..................... 124
▫Head Restraints..................... 125
▫Heated Seats....................... 126
▫Folding Rear Seat.................... 127
Driver Memory Seat — If Equipped........ 128▫Programming The Memory Feature....... 129
▫Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) Transmitter To The Memory
Feature........................... 130
▫Memory Position Recall................ 131
▫Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available With
Memory Seat Only)................... 131
To Open And Close The Hood............ 132
Lights............................. 134
▫Headlight Switch.................... 134
▫Automatic Headlights................. 135
▫Headlights On With Wipers............. 135
▫SmartBeams — If Equipped............. 135
▫Headlight Time Delay................. 137
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▫Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped.... 137
▫Lights-On Reminder.................. 137
▫Fog Lights......................... 138
▫Multifunction Lever.................. 138
▫Overhead Console Map/Reading Lights.... 140
▫Interior Lights...................... 140
Windshield Wipers And Washers.......... 142
▫Intermittent Wiper System.............. 142
▫Mist Feature........................ 143
▫Windshield Washers.................. 143
▫Headlights On With Wipers............. 143
▫Rain Sensing Wipers.................. 144Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column —
If Equipped.......................... 146
Adjustable Pedals..................... 147
Electronic Speed Control................ 148
▫To Activate......................... 149
▫To Set At A Desired Speed.............. 150
▫To Deactivate....................... 150
▫To Resume Speed.................... 150
▫To Vary The Speed Setting.............. 150
▫To Accelerate For Passing.............. 151
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) —
If Equipped.......................... 152
▫Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Operation . . 155
▫Activating Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) . . 155
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▫To Activate......................... 156
▫To Set a Desired ACC Speed............ 156
▫To Cancel.......................... 158
▫ToTurnOff ........................ 158
▫To Resume Speed.................... 159
▫To Vary The Speed Setting.............. 159
▫Setting The Following Distance In ACC.... 160
▫Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Menu..... 163
▫Display Warnings And Maintenance....... 166
▫Precautions While Driving With ACC...... 169
▫General Information.................. 173
▫Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control
Mode............................. 173Rear Park Assist System................. 175
Overhead Console..................... 180
▫Courtesy/Reading Lights.............. 180
▫Sunglasses Storage................... 180
Garage Door Opener — If Equipped........ 181
▫Programming HomeLink.............. 182
▫Gate Operator/Canadian Programming.... 185
▫Using HomeLink................... 185
▫Reprogramming A Single HomeLink
Button............................ 186
▫Security........................... 186
▫Troubleshooting Tips.................. 186
▫General Information.................. 187
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To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Lower the hood, until it is open approximately
6 in (15 cm), and then drop it. This should secure both
latches. Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully
closed, with both latches engaged.
WARNING!
If the hood is not fully latched, it could fly up when
the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision.
You could have a collision. Be sure all hood latches
are fully latched before driving.
LIGHTS
Headlight Switch
The headlight switch is located on the left side of
the instrument panel. This switch controls theoperation of the headlights, parking lights, instrument
panel lights, instrument panel light dimming, interior
lights, and fog lights.Headlight Switch
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Rotate the headlight switch clockwise to the first detent
for parking light and instrument panel light operation.
Turn it to the second detent for headlight, parking light,
and instrument panel light operation.
Automatic Headlights
This system automatically turns the headlights on or off
according to ambient light levels. To turn the system on,
rotate the headlight switch counterclockwise to the
AUTO (A) position. When the system is on, the headlight
time delay feature is also on. This means the headlights
will stay on for up to 90 seconds after you turn the
ignition switch OFF. To turn the automatic system off,
move the headlight switch out of the AUTO (A) position.
NOTE:The engine must be running before the head-
lights will come on in the automatic mode.
Headlights On with Wipers
When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on
approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on
if the headlight switch is placed in the AUTO position. In
addition, the headlights will turn off when the wipers are
turned off if they were turned on by this feature.
The Headlights On with Wipers feature can be enabled or
disabled. Refer to ”Headlights On with Wipers,” under
“Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)”
under “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in
Section 4.
SmartBeams — If Equipped
The SmartBeam system provides increased forward light-
ing at night by automating high beam control through
the use of a digital camera mounted on the inside
rearview mirror. This camera detects vehicle specific light
and automatically switches from high beams to low
beams until the approaching vehicle is out of view.
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To Activate
1. Select “Automatic High Beams — ON” through the
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to
“Automatic High Beams,” under “Personal Settings
(Customer-Programmable Features)” under “Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4.
2. Rotate the headlight switch counterclockwise to the
AUTO (A) position.
3. Push the multifunction lever away from you to switch
the headlights to the high beam position.
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.
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
(A) 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.
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Headlight Time Delay
This feature provides the safety of headlight illumination
for up to 90 seconds (programmable) when leaving your
vehicle in an unlit area.
To activate the delay feature, turn OFF the ignition switch
while the headlights are still on. Then, turn off the
headlights within 45 seconds. The delay interval begins
when the headlight switch is turned off.
If you turn the headlights, park lights, or ignition switch
ON again, the system will cancel the delay.
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 turning the ignition OFF to activate this feature.The Headlight delay time is programmable. Refer to
“Delay Turning Headlights Off,” under “Personal Set-
tings (Customer-Programmable Features)” under “Elec-
tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 4.
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped
The high beam headlights will come on as Daytime
Running Lights whenever the ignition switch is ON, the
headlights are off, and the parking brake is released. 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 turned OFF, a chime will sound to alert the driver
when the driver’s door is opened.
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Fog Lights
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 headlight switch again 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.
Multifunction Lever
The multifunction lever controls the operation of the turn
signals, headlight beam selection, and passing lights. The
lever is located on the left side of the steering column.
Multifunction Lever
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Turn Signals
Move the multifunction lever up or down and the
corresponding turn signal indicator in the instrument
cluster flashes to show proper operation of the front and
rear turn signal lights. You can also signal a lane change
by moving the lever partially up or down without
moving beyond the detent. Releasing the lever at the
detent will provide three flashes.
If either indicator has a very fast flash rate, check for a
defective outside light bulb. If an indicator fails to light
when the lever is moved, see your authorized dealer for
service.
NOTE:A “Turn Signal On” message will appear in the
EVIC and a continuous chime will sound if the vehicle is
driven more than 1 mile (1.6 km) with either turn signal
on.
High Beam/Low Beam Select 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 cause the headlights to turn on at high beam and
remain on until the multifunction lever is released.
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