snow chains CHRYSLER 200 2017 2.G Owners Manual

Partial Off
The “Partial Off” mode is intended for times when a more
spirited driving experience is desired. This mode may
modify TCS and ESC thresholds for activation, which
allows for more wheel spin than normally allowed. This
mode may be useful if the vehicle becomes stuck.
To enter the “Partial Off” mode, momentarily push the
“ESC Off” switch and the “ESC Off Indicator Light” will
illuminate. To turn the ESC on again, momentarily push
the “ESC Off” switch and the “ESC Off Indicator Light”
will turn off.
NOTE:When driving with snow chains, or when starting
off in deep snow, sand, or gravel, it may be desirable to
allow more wheel spin when starting off in snow, mud,
sand, gravel, or when using tire chains. This can be
accomplished by momentarily pushing the “ESC off” but-
ton to enter partial mode “Partial Off” mode. Once the
situation requiring “Partial Off” mode is overcome, turn
ESC back on by momentarily pushing the “ESC Off”
button. This may be done while the vehicle is in motion.WARNING!
When in “Partial Off” mode, the TCS functionality of
ESC, (except for the limited slip feature described in
the TCS section), has been disabled and the “ESC Off
Indicator Light” will be illuminated. When in “Partial
Off” mode, the engine power reduction feature of TCS
is disabled, and the enhanced vehicle stability offered
by the ESC system is reduced.
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light and ESC
OFF Indicator Light
The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator
Light” in the instrument cluster will come on
when the ignition switch is turned to the ON
position. It should go out with the engine run-
ning. If the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light”
comes on continuously with the engine running, a mal-
function has been detected in the ESC system. If this light
remains on after several ignition cycles, and the vehicle has
been driven several miles (kilometers) at speeds greater
than 30 mph (48 km/h), see your authorized dealer as soon
as possible to have the problem diagnosed and corrected.
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It is recommended you contact your authorized tire dealer
or original equipment dealer with any questions you may
have on tire specifications or capability. Failure to use
equivalent replacement tires may adversely affect the
safety, handling, and ride of your vehicle.
WARNING!
•Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than that
specified for your vehicle. Some combinations of
unapproved tires and wheels may change suspen-
sion dimensions and performance characteristics,
resulting in changes to steering, handling, and brak-
ing of your vehicle. This can cause unpredictable
handling and stress to steering and suspension com-
ponents. You could lose control and have a collision
resulting in serious injury or death. Use only the tire
and wheel sizes with load ratings approved for your
vehicle.
• Never use a tire with a smaller load index or capacity,
other than what was originally equipped on your
vehicle. Using a tire with a smaller load index could
result in tire overloading and failure. You could lose
control and have a collision.
(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having ad-
equate speed capability can result in sudden tire
failure and loss of vehicle control.
CAUTION!
Replacing original tires with tires of a different size
may result in false speedometer and odometer read-
ings.
TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES)
Use of traction devices require sufficient tire-to-body clear-
ance. Follow these recommendations to guard against
damage:
• Traction device must be of proper size for the tire, as
recommended by the traction device manufacturer.
• Install on front tires only.
• For a 215/55R17 tire on a 17 x 7.0J x 41mm wheel, use of
a snow traction device with a maximum projection of
9 mm beyond the tire profile is recommended.
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longer flash, and the “SERVICE TIRE PRESSURE SYS-
TEM” message will no longer display, and a pressure value
will display in place of the dashes. A system fault can occur
due to any of the following:
1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next tofacilities emitting the same radio frequencies as the
TPMS sensors.
2. Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting that affects radio wave signals.
3. Lots of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel hous- ings.
4. Using tire chains on the vehicle.
5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPMS sensors.
Vehicles With Compact Spare
1. The compact spare tire does not have a tire pressure monitoring sensor. Therefore, the TPMS will not moni-
tor the pressure in the compact spare tire.
2. If you install the compact spare tire in place of a road tire that has a pressure below the low-pressure warning
limit, upon the next ignition cycle, the “TPMS Telltale
Light” will remain on and a chime will sound. In addition, the graphic in the instrument cluster will still
display a different color pressure value and an
Inflate to
XX message.
3. After driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above 15 mph (24 km/h), the “TPMS Telltale Light” will flash
on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid. In
addition, the instrument cluster will display a “SER-
VICE TIRE PRESSURE SYSTEM” message for five sec-
onds and then display dashes (- -) in place of the
pressure value.
4. For each subsequent ignition cycle, a chime will sound, the “TPMS Telltale Light” will flash on and off for 75
seconds and then remain on solid, and the instruments
cluster will display a “SERVICE TIRE PRESSURE SYS-
TEM” message for five seconds and then display dashes
(- -) in place of the pressure value.
5. Once you repair or replace the original road tire and reinstall it on the vehicle in place of the compact spare,
the TPMS will update automatically. In addition, the
“TPMS Telltale Light” will turn off and the graphic in
the instrument cluster will display a new pressure value
instead of dashes (- -), as long as no tire pressure is
below the low-pressure warning limit in any of the four
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Tilting.................................111
Vented ................................113
Ventilated ..............................113
Security Alarm ........................... .250
Arm The System ..........................14
Disarm The System ........................15
Rearming The System ......................14
Security Alarm ...........................14
Tamper Alert ............................16
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............501
SENTRY KEY Immobilizer .............................12
Key Programming .........................14
Replacement Keys .........................13
Service Assistance ......................... .512
Service Contract .......................... .514
Service Manuals .......................... .516
Shifting Automatic Transmission ....................348
Shoulder Belts .............................39
Side View Mirror Adjustment ...................98
Signals, Turn .....................85, 126, 267, 492
Siri ................................ .336, 337
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ....................392
Snow Tires .............................. .386Spare Tire
........................ .387, 389, 425
Spark Plugs ............................. .501
Specifications Fuel (Gasoline) ......................... .501
Oil.................................. .501
Speed Control Accel/Decel ........................ .137, 138
Accel/Decel (ACC Only) ...................145
Cancel ............................... .137
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ..............136, 139
Starting .............................. .21, 344
Cold Weather .......................... .344
Engine Fails To Start ..................... .345
Remote ................................21
Starting And Operating ..................... .344
Starting Procedures ........................ .344
Steering Column Controls ........................ .126
Column
Lock.......................... .134
Tilt Column ........................... .134
Wheel, Heated ......................... .135
Wheel, Tilt ............................ .134
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .................304
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . . .304
Storage ................................. .488
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Storage, Vehicle....................... .319, 488
Storing Your Vehicle ....................... .488
Stuck, Freeing ............................ .438
Sunglasses Storage ......................... .212
Sun Roof ............................ .220, 223
Sun Visor Extension ........................ .101
Supplemental Restraint System - Air Bag ...........48
Synthetic Engine Oil ....................... .456
System, Remote Starting ......................21
Telescoping Steering Column ..................134
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ...........318
Tilt Steering Column ....................... .134
Time Delay, Headlight ...................... .123
Tip Start ................................ .344
Tire And Loading Information Placard ........379, 380
Tire Markings ............................ .374
Tires.......................... .85, 382, 387, 517
Aging (Life Of Tires) ..................... .391
Air Pressure ........................... .382
Chains ............................... .392
Changing ............................. .425
Compact Spare ......................... .387
General Information ...................382, 387
High Speed ............................ .384Inflation Pressures
....................... .384
Jacking ........................... .425, 427
Life Of Tires ........................... .391
Load Capacity ...................... .379, 380
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ..........276, 394
Pressure Warning Light ....................259
Quality Grading ........................ .517
Radial ............................... .385
Replacement ........................... .391
Rotation .............................. .393
Safety ............................ .374, 382
Sizes ................................ .375
Snow

Tires ............................ .386
Spare Tire ...................... .387, 389, 425
Spinning .............................. .390
Tread Wear Indicators .....................390
Tire Safety Information ...................... .374
Tire Service Kit ........................ .416, 419
To Open Hood ........................... .120
Towing ................................. .410
Disabled Vehicle ........................ .442
Recreational ............................411
Towing Vehicle Behind A Motorhome ............411
Traction ............................. .356, 357
Traction Control .......................... .369
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