CHRYSLER 200 2013 1.G Owners Manual

Side Window Demisters
A side window demister outlet is located at each end of
the instrument panel. These non-adjustable outlets direct
air toward the side windows when the system is in the
FLOOR, MIX, or DEFROST mode. The air is directed at
the area of the windows through which you view the
outside mirrors.
Outside Air Intake
Make sure the air intake, located directly in front of the
windshield, is free of obstructions such as leaves. Leaves
collected in the air intake may reduce airflow, and if they
enter the plenum, they could plug the water drains. In
winter months, make sure the air intake is clear of ice,
slush, and snow.
A/C Air Filter — If Equipped
The A/C Filter prevents most dust and pollen from enter-
ing the cabin. The filter acts on air coming from outside the
vehicle and recirculated air within the passenger compart-
ment. Refer to “Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining
Your Vehicle” for A/C Air Filter service information or see
your authorized dealer for service. Refer to “Maintenance
Schedules” for filter service intervals.
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Control Setting Suggestions for Various Weather Conditions
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STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
STARTING PROCEDURES ................296
▫ Automatic Transmission ................296
▫ Normal Starting ...................... .297
▫ Extreme Cold Weather
(Below –20°F Or 29°C) ................298
▫ If Engine Fails To Start .................298
▫ After Starting ....................... .300
 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED . . .300
 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION .............301
▫ Key Ignition Park Interlock ...............303 ▫
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . .303
▫ Four-Speed Automatic Transmission — If
Equipped .......................... .303
▫ Gear Ranges ........................ .312
▫ Six-Speed Automatic Transmission (62TE) — If
Equipped ...........................311
▫ Gear Ranges ........................ .312
 AUTOSTICK® ........................ .318
▫ Operation .......................... .319
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DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES .........320
▫ Acceleration ........................ .320
▫ Traction ........................... .321
 DRIVING THROUGH WATER .............321
▫ Flowing/Rising Water ..................321
▫ Shallow Standing Water .................322
 POWER STEERING .....................323
 PARKING BRAKE ..................... .324
 ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) .........327
 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM . . . .329
▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............330
▫ Traction Control System (TCS) ............330
▫ Brake Assist System (BAS) ...............331 ▫
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..........332
▫ ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light
And ESC OFF Indicator Light ............334
 TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION .............336
▫ Tire Markings ....................... .336
▫ Tire Identification Number (TIN) ...........340
▫ Tire Terminology And Definitions ..........341
▫ Tire Loading And Tire Pressure ...........343
 TIRES — GENERAL INFORMATION .........347
▫ Tire Pressure ....................... .347
▫ Tire Inflation Pressures .................348
▫ Radial Ply Tires ..................... .350
▫ All Season Tires – If Equipped ............351
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▫Summer Or Three Season Tires – If Equipped. .351
▫ Snow Tires ......................... .351
▫ Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire
And Wheel – If Equipped ................352
▫ Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped .........352
▫ Full Size Spare – If Equipped .............353
▫ Limited-Use Spare – If Equipped ..........354
▫ Tire Spinning ....................... .354
▫ Tread Wear Indicators ..................355
▫ Life Of Tire ........................ .356
▫ Replacement Tires .....................357
 TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES) .......358
 TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS .....359
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) . .360
▫ Base System ........................ .362
▫ Premium System – If Equipped ............365
▫ General Information ...................368
 FUEL REQUIREMENTS ..................369
▫ Reformulated Gasoline .................369
▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ..............370
▫ E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles .......370
▫ MMT In Gasoline .....................371
▫ Materials Added To Fuel ................371
▫ Fuel System Cautions ...................372
▫ Carbon Monoxide Warnings .............373
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FLEXIBLE FUEL (3.6L ENGINE ONLY) — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .373
▫ E-85 General Information ...............373
▫ Ethanol Fuel (E-85) ....................375
▫ Fuel Requirements ....................375
▫ Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel
Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles .......376
▫ Starting ........................... .376
▫ Cruising Range ...................... .376
▫ Replacement Parts ....................377
▫ Maintenance ....................... .377
 ADDING FUEL ....................... .377
▫ Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ...............377
▫ Loose Filler Cap Message ...............379
VEHICLE LOADING ....................380
▫ Vehicle Certification Label ...............380
▫ Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) .......380
▫ Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) .........380
▫ Overloading ........................ .381
▫ Loading ........................... .381
 TRAILER TOWING .....................381
▫ Common Towing Definitions .............382
▫ Trailer Hitch Classification ...............384
▫ Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer
Weight Ratings) ..................... .385
▫ Trailer And Tongue Weight ..............386
▫ Towing Requirements ..................387
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▫Towing Tips ........................ .390
 RECREATIONAL TOWING
(BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) ............392▫
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle . .392
▫ Recreational Towing – All Models ..........393
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STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the
inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if
present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat
belts.
WARNING!
•When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key
fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.
• Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or
others could be seriously or fatally injured. Chil-
dren should be warned not to touch the parking
brake, brake pedal or the shift lever.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or in
a location accessible to children. A child could operate
power windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
Automatic Transmission
The shift lever must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK
position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes
before shifting into any driving gear.
CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may occur if the follow-
ing precautions are not observed:
•
Do not shift from REVERSE, PARK, or NEUTRAL
into any forward gear when the engine is above idle
speed.
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CAUTION!(Continued)
•Shift into PARK only after the vehicle has come to
a complete stop.
• Shift into or out of REVERSE only after the vehicle
has come to a complete stop and the engine is at
idle speed.
• Before shifting into any gear, make sure your foot
is firmly on the brake pedal.
Normal Starting
NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm
engine is obtained without pumping or pressing the
accelerator pedal. For vehicles not equipped with Tip Start (Four-Speed
Transmission),
turn the ignition switch to the START
position and release it when the engine starts. If the
engine fails to start within 10 seconds, turn the ignition
switch to the LOCK position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then
repeat the “Normal Starting” procedure.
For vehicles equipped with Tip Start (Six-Speed Trans-
mission), turn the ignition switch to the START position
and release it as soon as the starter engages. The starter
motor will continue to run, and it will disengage auto-
matically when the engine is running. If the engine fails
to start, the starter will disengage automatically in 10 sec-
onds. If this occurs, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK
position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the “Normal
Starting” procedure.
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Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or 29°C)
To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of
an externally powered electric engine block heater (avail-
able from your authorized dealer) is recommended.
If Engine Fails To Start
WARNING!
•Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the
throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start
the vehicle. This could result in flash fire causing
serious personal injury.
•
Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it
started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans-
mission cannot be started this way. Unburned fuel
could enter the catalytic converter and once the engine
has started, ignite and damage the converter and
vehicle.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•If the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster
cables may be used to obtain a start from a booster
battery or the battery in another vehicle. This type
of start can be dangerous if done improperly. Refer
to “Jump Starting” in “What To Do In Emergen-
cies” for further information.
Without Tip Start
If the engine fails to start after you have followed the
“Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold Weather” proce-
dures, it may be flooded. Push the accelerator pedal all
the way to the floor and hold it there while cranking the
engine. This should clear any excess fuel in case the
engine is flooded.
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