CHRYSLER 200 2016 2.G Owners Manual

3. Unsnap the tether from the Manual Park Release lever,and use it to pull the lever upwards. 4. Pull the tether to rotate the lever up and rearward,
until it locks vertically in place. Verify that the Manual
Park Release lever is locked in the released position.
Manual Park Release CoverManual Park Release Tether
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5. The vehicle is now out of PARK and can be moved.Release the parking brake only when the vehicle is
securely connected to a tow vehicle. To reset the Manual Park Release:
1. Pull the tether upwards to unlock the lever.
2. Rotate the Manual Park Release lever forward and
down to its original position.
3. Re-install the access cover and the rubber storage bin liner.
Locked Position
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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
This section describes procedures for towing a disabled
vehicle using a commercial towing service.
Towing Condition Wheel OFF the Ground FWD MODELSAWD MODELS
Flat Tow NONENOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
Wheel Lift Or Dolly Tow FrontOKNOT ALLOWED
Rear NOT ALLOWED NOT ALLOWED
Flatbed ALLBEST METHOD ONLY METHOD
Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent
damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other
equipment designed for this purpose, following equip-
ment manufacturer ’s instructions. Use of safety chains is
mandatory. Attach a tow bar or other towing device to
main structural members of the vehicle, not to bumpers
or associated brackets. State and local laws regarding
vehicles under tow must be observed. NOTE:
•
You must ensure that the Auto Park Brake feature is
disabled before towing this vehicle, to avoid inadver-
tent Electric Park Brake engagement. The Auto Park
Brake feature is enabled or disabled via the customer
programmable features in the Uconnect Settings.
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•Vehicles with a discharged battery or total electrical
failure when the electric parking brake (EPB) is en-
gaged, will need a wheel dolly or jack to raise the rear
wheels off the ground when moving the vehicle onto a
flatbed.
Vehicle Recovery Tow Points
Your vehicle is equipped with Vehicle Recovery Points
that can be used to recover a disabled vehicle, located on
the underbody of the vehicle.
NOTE:
• Ensure that the towing service tow hooks are properly
seated and secured in the attachment points.
• This recovery tow feature should be used by a trained
professional only. •
Use approved receptacle location to free the disabled
vehicle from its environment.
Front Of Vehicle Recovery Points
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CAUTION!
Recovery feature:
•Is to be used by a professional ONLY.
• Is used only to provide recovery of the vehicle.
• Is NOT to be used to recover secondary vehicle.
• Is NOT to be used for transporting the vehicle over
the road, i.e. “Flat Towing”.
Recovery load should:
• Be applied at constant speed.
• Be applied parallel to the center line of the length
of the vehicle.
• Not be an abrupt acceleration.
If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.)
while being towed, the ignition must be in the ON/RUN
position, not the ACC position. NOTE:
The Safehold feature will engage the Electric Park
Brake whenever the driver’s door is opened (if the
ignition is ON, transmission is not in PARK, and brake
pedal is released). If you are towing this vehicle with the
ignition in the ON/RUN position, you must manually
disable the Electric Park Brake each time the driver’s
door is opened, by pressing the brake pedal and then
pushing the EPB switch down.
If the key fob is unavailable, or the vehicle’s battery is
discharged, refer to “Manual Park Release” in this section
for instructions on shifting the transmission out of PARK
for towing.
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CAUTION!
•Do not use sling-type equipment when towing.
Vehicle damage may occur.
• When securing the vehicle to a flatbed truck, do not
attach to front or rear suspension components.
Damage to your vehicle may result from improper
towing.
• Ensure that the Electric Park Brake is released, and
remains released, while being towed.
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) Models
The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with
all four wheels OFFthe ground using a flatbed.
If flatbed equipment is not available, this vehicle must
towed with the front wheels OFF the ground (using a
towing dolly, or wheel lift equipment with the front
wheels raised). NOTE:
Ensure that the Electric Park Brake is released,
and remains released, while being towed.
CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require-
ments can cause severe transmission damage. Dam-
age from improper towing is not covered under the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Models
The manufacturer requires towing with all four wheels
OFF the ground. Acceptable methods are to tow the
vehicle on a flatbed, or with one end of the vehicle raised
and the opposite end on a towing dolly.
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CAUTION!
•DO NOT tow this vehicle with ANY of its wheels
on the ground. Damage to the drivetrain will result.
• Front or rear wheel lifts must not be used. Internal
damage to the transmission or power transfer unit
will occur if a front or rear wheel lift is used when
towing.
• Towing this vehicle in violation of the above re-
quirements can cause severe transmission and/or
power transfer unit damage. Damage from im-
proper towing is not covered under the New Ve-
hicle Limited Warranty.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L ..........589
 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L ..........590
 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II . .591
▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ............591
 EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS ......................... .592
 REPLACEMENT PARTS ..................593
 DEALER SERVICE ..................... .594
 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ...........594
▫ Engine Oil ......................... .595▫
Engine Oil Filter ..................... .598
▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ................599
▫ Maintenance-Free Battery ...............599
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance .............601
▫ Body Lubrication .....................605
▫ Windshield Wiper Blades ...............605
▫ Adding Washer Fluid ..................606
▫ Exhaust System ..................... .606
▫ Cooling System ..................... .609
▫ Brake System ....................... .615
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▫Automatic Transmission ................616
▫ Appearance Care And Protection From
Corrosion .......................... .618
 FUSES ............................. .625
▫ Power Distribution Center (Fuses) ..........626
▫ Interior Fuses ....................... .637
 VEHICLE STORAGE ....................638
 REPLACEMENT BULBS .................639
 BULB REPLACEMENT ..................641
▫ Low Beam And High Beam Headlamps .....641
▫ Front Turn Signal Lamp ................644 ▫
Front Side Marker Lamps ...............646
▫ Front Fog Lamp ..................... .647
▫ Backup Lamps (Passenger Side) ...........648
▫ Backup Lamps (Driver Side) ..............650
▫ Stop/Rear Turn Signal Lamp .............651
▫ License Plate Lamp ....................652
 FLUID CAPACITIES ....................653
 FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE
PARTS ............................. .654
▫ Engine ............................ .654
▫ Chassis ........................... .657
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