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2003 Dodge Neon Owners Manual - Lights



Lights

Front Map/Reading Lights — If Equipped

These lights, located under the rearview mirror, can be turned on by means of switches located at the base of the rearview mirror.

Front Map/Reading Lights

NOTE: The map lights will remain on when the ignition switch is in the Run or Accessory positions.

Interior Lights

The interior lights come on when a door is opened.

The interior lights will automatically turn off in about 8 minutes if a door is left open or the dimmer control is left in the Dome light position. Turn the ignition switch ON to restore the interior light operation.

Dimmer Control

With the park lights or headlights on, rotating the dimmer control for the interior lights on the MultiFunction Control Lever upward will increase the brightness of the instrument panel lights.

Dome Light Position

Rotate the dimmer control completely upward to the second detent to turn on the interior lights. The interior lights will remain on when the dimmer control is in this position.

Daytime Brightness Feature

Certain instrument panel components can be illuminated at full brightness during the daytime. These are the Odometer and Radio. This can be helpful when driving with your headlights on during the daytime such as in a parade or a funeral procession. To activate this feature, rotate the dimmer ring on the left stalk one detent lower than the dome light.

Multi-Function Control Lever

The Multi-Function Control Lever controls the operation of the headlights, parking lights, turn signals, headlight beam selection, instrument panel light dimming, interior lights, the passing lights, and fog lights. The lever is located on the left side of the steering column.

Headlights, Parking Lights, Instrument Panel Lights

Turn the end of the Multi-Function Control Lever to the first detent for parking light operation. Turn to the second detent for headlight operation.

Multi-Function Control Lever

To change the brightness of the instrument panel lights, rotate the center portion of the Multi-Function Control Lever up or down.

Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only)

The front fog lights will come on as Daytime Running Lights whenever the ignition 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 when the driver’s door is opened. Leaving the headlights on for an extended period of time will discharge the battery resulting in reduced battery life and possible inability to start the vehicle.

Fog Lights — If Equipped

The front fog light switch is on the Multi-Function Control Lever. To activate the front fog lights, turn on the headlights and pull out the end of the control lever.

NOTE: The fog lights will only operate with the headlights on low beam. Selecting high beam headlights or park lights will turn off the fog lights.

Turn Signals

Move the Multi-Function Control Lever up or down to detent and the arrows on each side of the instrument cluster flash to show proper operation of the front and rear turn signal lights. You can signal a lane change by moving the lever partially up or down.

If either light remains on and does not flash, or there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective outside light bulb. If an indicator fails to light when the lever is moved, it would suggest that the fuse or indicator bulb is defective.

Headlight Dimmer Switch

Pull the Multi-Function Control Lever towards you to switch the headlights to HIGH beam. Pull the control lever a second time to switch the headlights to LOW beam.

Passing Light

You can signal another vehicle with your headlights by lightly pulling the Multi-Function Control Lever toward you. This will cause the headlights to turn on at high beam and remain on until the lever is released.