tow CHRYSLER 200 2011 1.G Owner's Manual

WARNING!(Continued)
• A loose tire or jack, thrown forward in a collision or hard stop, could endanger theoccupants of the vehicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the places
provided.
JUMP-STARTING
• If your vehicle has a discharged battery it canbe jump-started using a set of jumper cables
and a battery in another vehicle or by using a
portable battery booster pack.
• Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly so please follow the procedures in
this section carefully.
NOTE: When using a portable battery booster
pack follow the manufacturer’s operating
instructions and precautions.
Preparations for Jump-Start
• The battery is stored under an access cover in the trunk. Remote battery posts are located on
the right side of the engine compartment for jump-starting.
NOTE: The remote battery posts are viewed by standing on the right side of the vehicle looking
over the fender.
• Set the parking brake, shift the automatic transmission into PARK and turn the ignition toLOCK.
• Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electrical accessories.
• If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park the vehicle within the jumper cables reach, set the parking brake and make sure the ignition is OFF.
Jump-Starting Procedure
• Connect the positive (+)end of the jumper cable to the remote positive (+)post of the
discharged vehicle.
• Connect the opposite end of the positive (+)jumper cable to the positive (+)post of the
booster battery.
• Connect the negative end (-)of the jumper cable to the negative (-)post of the booster
battery.
• Connect the opposite end of the negative (-)jumper cable to the remote negative (-)post of
the vehicle with the discharged battery.
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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLEModelFlat Towing (all four wheels
on the ground)Flatbed Towing (all four
wheels suspended OFF the
ground)Front Wheels Raised, Rear
Wheels on the Ground
Rear Wheels Raised, Front
Wheels on the Ground
FWD Without a Key NOT Permitted
Recommended Method May Be Used NOT Permitted without a
front end dolly
FWD With a Key Shift lever must be in
*NEUTRAL. The distance to
be traveled must not exceed
15 mi (25 km), and the
towing speed must not
exceed 25 mph (40 km/h).Recommended Method May Be Used
NOT Permitted without a
front end dolly
*To shift to NEUTRAL without battery power, firmly apply the parking brake. Turn the key to ON/RUN. Remove the cupholder liner. Insert a key, screwdriv er
or similar object into the front hole, then push and hold the manual override release lever forward. While holding the release lever forward, move the s hift
lever from PARK to NEUTRAL. Release the override.
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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. X X XXXX
Replace the air conditioning filter. X X XXXX
Inspect the CV joints. X X X X
Inspect the exhaust system. X X X X X
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 (3.6L Engines) X
Change the automatic transmission fluid & filter if
using your vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi,
fleet, or frequent trailer towing. 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
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. X• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for the complete maintenance schedule.
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FUSES
Integrated Power Module (fuses)
• The Integrated Power Module (fuses) is located in the engine compartment near the air cleanerassembly. This center contains cartridge fuses and mini fuses.
Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description
1 40 Amp Green Power Top Module (If Equipped)
2 20 Amp Yellow AWD Module
3 10 Amp RedBattery Feed — Center High Mounted
Stop Light (CHMSL)/Brake Switch
4 10 Amp Red Battery Feed — Ignition Switch
5 20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow — If Equipped
6 10 Amp RedIgnition Off Draw (IOD) — Power
Mirror Switch/Climate Controls
7 30 Amp Green Ignition Off Draw (IOD) Sense 1
8 30 Amp Green Ignition Off Draw (IOD) Sense 2
9 40 Amp Green Battery Feed — Power Seats - if
equipped/PZEV Air Pump - if equipped
10 20 Amp YellowBattery Feed — Cabin Compartment
Node (CCN)
11 15 Amp Lt. Blue Selectable Power Outlet
12 20 Amp Yellow —
13 20 Amp Yellow —
14 10 Amp RedIgnition Off Draw (IOD) — Cabin
Compartment Node (CCN)/ Interior
Lighting
15 40 Amp Green Battery Feed — Radiator Fan Relay
16 15 Amp Lt. BlueIGN Run/ACC — Cigar Lighter/PWR
Sunroof Mod
17 10 Amp RedIgnition Off Draw (IOD) — Wireless
Control Module (WCM)/Clock/Steering
Control Module (SCM)
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Oil, EngineCapacity ................61
Overheating, Engine ...........47
Panic Alarm .................8
Phone (Pairing) ..............33
Phone (Uconnect) .............33
Power Glass Sunroof ..............22
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . . . 41
Seats ..................12
Steering .................61
Preparation for Jacking ..........49
Programmable Electronic Features .....38
Radio Operation ............ 26,29
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ........18
Rear Seat, Folding .............14
Recreational Towing ............43
Remote Starting System ..........8
Replacement Bulbs ............67
Restraints, Child ..............10
Seat Belts ..................9
Seats ....................12
Adjustment ...............13
Folding Front Passenger .........14
Heated .................15
Power ..................12
RearFolding ..............14
Setting the Clock ............ 28,30
Shift Lever Override ............54
Signals, Turn ................17
SpareTire .................49
Spark Plugs ................61
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ......18
Starting Remote .................8 Steering
Tilt Column ...............16
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ......32
Store Radio Presets ........... 28,30
SunRoof .................22
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag . . 10
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ........9
Theft System Arming ............9
Theft System Disarming ..........9
Tilt Steering Column ............16
Ti re s Air Pressure ...............66
Changing ................50
Flat Changing .............50
Jacking .................50
Pressure Warning Light .........44
Towing ..................42 24-Hour Towing Assistance .......44
Disabled Vehicle ............55
Recreational ..............43
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motor Home . . . 43
Trailer Towing Trailer and Tongue Weight .......42
Trailer Weight ...............42
Transmission Fluid ..................
6

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Turn Signals ................17
Uconnect™ Phone .............33
USBPort ................ 31,36
VoiceCommand..............35
Washers, Windshield ............18
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care .......66
Wind Buffeting ..............23
Windshield Washers ............18
Windshield Wipers .............18
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