Daytime Running Lights - If Equipped; Lights-On Reminder - Dodge Challenger 2012 Owner's Manual

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. Refer to
"Electronic Vehicle Information
Customer-Programmable Features" in "Understanding
Your Instrument Panel" for further information.
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped
The 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 released. The
headlight switch must be used for normal nighttime
driving.
If vehicle is equipped with High Intensity Discharge
Headlights, the front turn signal lamps provide the
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Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) function. If equipped, the
DRL will flash when a turn signal is in operation, and
return to DRL mode when the turn signal is no longer
flashing.
A transient high voltage occurs at the bulb sockets of
Center (EVIC)/
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.

Lights-On Reminder

If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignition
is in the OFF position, a chime will sound to alert the
driver when the driver's door is opened.
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