air conditioning CHRYSLER 200 2012 1.G User Guide

Air Conditioning
• If the air conditioning button is pressed while in the AUTO mode, the indicator light mayflash three times to indicate the cabin air is being controlled automatically.
Air Recirculation
• Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation.
• For window defogging, turn the air recirculation button off.
• If the recirculation button is pressed while in the AUTO mode, the indicator light mayflash three times to indicate the cabin air is being controlled automatically.
Heated Mirrors
• The mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated whenever you turn onthe rear window defroster.
POWER SUNROOF
Manual Open/Close
• Press and hold the switch rearward to open or forward to close the sunroof. Any release ofthe switch will stop the movement, and the sunroof will remain in a partially open or
closed position until the switch is pressed again.
Pinch Protection Feature
• This feature will detect an obstruction in the opening of the sunroof during Express Closeoperation. If an obstruction in the path of the sunroof is detected, the sunroof will
automatically retract. Remove the obstruction if this occurs. Next, press the switch
forward and release to Express Close.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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MAINTENANCE CHART
Miles:
8,000 16,000 24,000 32,000 40,000 48,000 56,000 64,000 72,000 80,000 88,000 96,000 104,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78
Or Kilometers:
13,000 26,000 39,000 52,000 65,000 78,000 91,000 104,000 117,000 130,000 143,000 156,000 169,000
Change the engine oil and filter. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even
if it occurs before scheduled maintenance. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
If using your vehicle for any of the following: dusty or off-
road conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter; replace
if necessary. XXX
Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary. XXXXXX
Replace the air conditioning filter. XXXXXX
Inspect the CV joints. XXXX
Inspect the exhaust system. X XXXX
Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for
cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper
looseness or end play; replace if necessary. XXXXXX
Replace the engine air cleaner filter. X X X
Replace the spark plugs (2.4L Engines) X X X
Replace the spark plugs (2.4L PZEV Engines Only) X
Replace the spark plugs (3.6L Engines) X
Adjust parking brake on all vehicles equipped with four wheel
disc brakes. XXX
Change the automatic transmission fluid & filter if using your
vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent
trailer towing. X
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months or
104,000 miles (169,000 km) whichever comes first. X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 104,000 miles
(169,000 km) or 60 months whichever comes first. X• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for the complete maintenance schedule.
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Air Conditioning..............22
Airbag ...................10
Alarm, Panic ................8
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) . . . 9
Audio Settings .......26,27,28,30,33,42
Automatic Headlights ...........17
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . . 21 Air Recirculation ............22
Automatic Operation ..........21
Rear Temperature Control ........21
Automatic Transmission Fluid Type ...............85
Axle Fluid .................85
Belts, Seat .................9
Brake Fluid ................85
Brake System Master Cylinder .............85
Break-In Recommendations,
New Vehicle ................17
Bulb Replacement .............92
Bulbs,Light ................92
Calibration, Compass ...........58
Change Oil Indicator ...........69
Changing A Flat Tire ............71
Child Restraint ...............11
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .......11
Climate Control ..............21
Clock Setting ........... 26,28,31,39
Compass Calibration ...........58
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ............85
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ......19
Cruise Light ................19
Customer Assistance ...........93
Defects, Reporting ............94
Dimmer Control ..............18
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .........18
Disarming, Theft System ..........9
E-85Fuel .................86
Electronic Speed Control
(Cruise Control) ..............19
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .....66Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) .................
58,59
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System ......24
Emergency, In Case of Jacking .................71
Jump Starting ..............76
Engine Break-In Recommendations .......17
Compartment ..............83
Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........85
Jump Starting ..............76
Oil ...................85
Oil Filter ................85
Oil Selection ..............85
Overheating ..............70
Event Data Recorder ............81
Flash-To-Pass ...............18
Flexible

Fuel Vehicles ...........86
Fluid Capacities ..............85
Fluid, Brake ................85
Fluids ...................85
Fog Lights ................ 17,18
Folding Rear Seat .............14
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..........80
Front Heated Seats ............15
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ..........69
Gasoline ................85
Specifications ..............85
Fuses ...................89
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ....60
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) .........69
Headlights Automatic ................17
Dimmer Switch .............18
HighBeam ...............18
Heated Mirrors ............. 21,22
Heated Seats ................15
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer)
Switch ...................18
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener)
Transmitter ................60
Hood Release ...............82
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