2005 Chrysler 300 Owner Manual SRT8 - Page 100

100 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Headlights This system automatically turns your headlights ON or OFF based on ambient light levels. To turn the system ON, rotate the headlamp switch counter-clockwise to the AUTO (A) position. When the system is ON, the Headlight Time Delay feature is also ON. This means your headlights will stay ON for up to 90 seconds after you turn the ignition switch OFF. To turn the Automatic System OFF, move the headlamp switch out of the AUTO (A) position. NOTE: The engine must be running before the headlights will come ON in the Automatic mode. Headlamps On With Wipers The headlights will turn on approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on if the headlight switch is placed in the AUTO position. The headlights will also turn off when the wipers are turned off if they were turned on by this feature. This feature can be turned on or off using the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to "Headlamps On With Wipers" in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center section of this manual for details. Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only) 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 off. The headlight switch must be used for normal night time 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. Headlight Time Delay This feature provides the safety of headlight illumination for 90 seconds (programmable) when leaving your vehicle in an unlighted 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 90 second delay interval begins when headlight switch is turned off. If the headlights or park lights are turned back on or the ignition switch is turned on, the delay will be cancelled.