CHRYSLER 200 CONVERTIBLE 2012 1.G Owners Manual

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established by
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer
in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle.
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety
requirements in addition to these grades.
Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and may departsignificantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices, and differences in road charac-
teristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
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Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel, than the minimum required by law.WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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INDEX
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About Your Brakes....................... 324
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .............. 326
Accessory Delay, Power .................... 13
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 437
Adding Fuel ........................... 372
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 433
Additives, Fuel ......................... 366
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 427
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 429
Air Conditioning ........................ 285
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 285
Air Conditioning Filter .................298,430
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............429,430
Air Conditioning System .............285,290,429
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 299
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 345
Airbag ................................ 57
Airbag Deployment ....................... 65
Airbag Light ................... 62,63,67,83,203Airbag Maintenance
....................... 66
Airbag, Side ........................ 60,61,64
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ............... 61
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............18,211
Alarm, Panic ............................ 25
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................247,273
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 326
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 326
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 18
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............437,465
Disposal ........................... 439
Appearance Care ........................ 445
Ashtray ............................... 188
Assistance Towing ....................... 128
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 35
Auto Unlock, Doors ....................... 32
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................ 111
Automatic Door Locks ..................... 32
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Automatic Headlights.................... 162
Automatic Oil Change Indicator ..........208,221
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 290
Automatic Transaxle Adding Fluid ....................... 467
Selection Of Lubricant ................. 467
Automatic Transmission ................308,443
Adding Fluid ....................... 444
Fluid and Filter Changes ............... 445
Fluid Level Check .................... 444
Fluid Type ......................... 443
Gear Ranges ........................ 311
Special Additives ..................... 444
Autostick ............................. 318
B-Pillar Location ........................ 340
Battery ............................... 427
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ..... 26
Location ........................... 427 Belts, Seat
............................ 43,83
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 431
Brake Assist System ...................... 330
Brake System ........................... 441
Anti-Lock (ABS) ..................... 326
Fluid Check ..................... 441,467
Master Cylinder ..................... 441
Parking ........................... 324
Warning Light ....................... 205
Brake, Parking .......................... 324
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 309
Brakes ............................... 441
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 80
Bulb Replacement ..................... 459,460
Bulbs, Light .......................... 85,459
Calibration, Compass ..................... 223
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 465
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Caps, FillerFuel .............................. 372
Oil (Engine) ..................... 417,425
Power Steering ...................... 323
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............. 438
Car Washes ............................ 446
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............82,368
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 375
Cellular Phone ....................... 1 14,285
Certification Label ....................... 375
Chains, Tire ............................ 354
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 394
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 336
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator
Light) ................................ 420
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 81
Checks, Safety ........................... 81
Child Restraint .................. 69,70,71,75,77
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............73,75Cigar Lighter
........................... 188
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 364
Cleaning Wheels ............................ 447
Windshield Wiper Blades ............... 432
Climate Control ......................... 285
Clock ........................ 230,233,252,261
Coin Holder ........................... 190
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 284
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 348
Compass ........................... 216,223
Compass Calibration ..................... 223
Compass Variance ....................... 224
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 222
Connector UCI .............................. 276
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ....... 276
Console, Floor .......................... 190
Contract, Service ........................ 487
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Convertible............................. 91
Convertible Top .......................... 91
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 438
Cooling System ......................... 436
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ............. 437
Coolant Capacity ..................... 465
Coolant Level .................... 436,439
Disposal of Used Coolant ............... 439
Drain, Flush, and Refill ................ 436
Inspection .......................... 439
Points to Remember .................. 440
Pressure Cap ........................ 438
Radiator Cap ....................... 438
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ....437,465,466
Corrosion Protection ..................... 445
Cruise Light ........................... 209
Cupholders ......................... 188,451
Customer Assistance ..................... 485
Customer Programmable Features ............ 227Data Recorder, Event
...................... 68
Daytime Running Lights ................... 165
Dealer Service .......................... 421
Deck Lid, Emergency Release ................ 38
Deck Lid, Power Release ................... 37
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 194
Defroster, Windshield .............83,287,288,294
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 169
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 419
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 166
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ................ 444
Oil (Engine) ........................ 423
Power Steering ...................... 323
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 411
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............. 439
Engine Oil ......................... 426
Door Locks ............................. 30
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Door Locks, Automatic.................... 32
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 176
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt .................... 155
Driving On Slippery Surfaces .................. 319
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ............................. 320
E-85 Fuel ............................. 368
Electric Rear Window Defrost ............... 194
Electric Remote Mirrors ................... 112
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 185
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 173
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 331
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 218
Emergency Deck Lid Release ................ 38
Emergency Trunk Release ................... 38
Emergency, In Case of Jacking ............................ 394 Jump Starting
....................... 404
Overheating ........................ 392
Towing ............................ 411
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 420
Engine ............................... 417
Air Cleaner ......................... 427
Block Heater ........................ 307
Break-In Recommendations .............. 80
Checking Oil Level ................... 423
Compartment ....................... 418
Compartment Identification ............. 418
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................ 436,466
Cooling ........................... 436
Exhaust Gas Caution ................82,368
Fuel Requirements ................. 364,465
Jump Starting ....................... 404
Oil ......................... 423,465,466
Oil Change Interval .............208,221,424
Oil Filler Cap .................... 417,425
498 INDEX