2012 Dodge Challenger Owner Manual SRT8 - Page 143

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141 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 A (AUTO) 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 placing the ignition in the OFF position. To turn the Automatic system off, move the headlight switch out of the AUTO position. The Headlights On with Wipers feature can be enabled or disabled. Refer to "Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/Customer-Programmable Features" in "Understanding Your Instrument Panel" for further information. Headlight Time Delay This feature provides the safety of headlight illumination for up to 90 seconds when leaving your vehicle in an unlit area. 3 To activate the delay feature, place the ignition in the OFF NOTE: The engine must be running before the headposition while the headlights are still on. Then, turn off lights will come on in the automatic mode. the headlights within 45 seconds. The delay interval Headlights On With Wipers (Available With begins when the headlight switch is turned off. Automatic Headlights Only) If you turn the headlights or parking lights, or place the When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on ignition in the RUN position, the system will cancel the approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on delay. if the headlight switch is placed in the AUTO position. In addition, the headlights will turn off when the wipers are If you turn the headlights off before the ignition, they will turned off if they were turned on by this feature. turn off in the normal manner.