maintenance CHRYSLER 200 2011 1.G User Guide

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and to \frovide a convenient reference source for common questions. Ho\bever, it is not a
substitute for your O\bner’s Manual. For com\flete o\ferational instructions, maintenance
\frocedures and im\fortant safety messages, \flease consult your O\bner’s Manual, Navigation/
Media Center Manuals, Multimedia User Manual and other Warning Labels in your vehicle.
Not all features sho\bn in this guide may a\f\fly to your vehicle. For additional information on
accessories to hel\f \fersonalize your vehicle, visit mo\far.com or your local Chrysler dealer.
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INTRODUCTION/WELCOMEWelcome From Chrysler Group LLC......2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCEDriver Cockpit................4
Instrument Cluster ..............6
GETTING STARTEDKeyFOB...................8
Remote Start.................8
Theft Alarm .................9
Seat Belt ...................9
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) —
Airbags ...................10
Child Restraints ................10
Front Seats ..................12
Rear Seats ..................14
Heated Seats .................15
Tilt / Telescoping Steering Column .......16
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLETurn Signal/Lights Lever............17
Wiper/Washer Lever .............18
Speed Control ................18
Manual Climate Controls ...........20
Automatic Temperature Controls (ATC) ....21
Power Sunroof ................22
Wind Buffeting ................23
ELECTRONICSYour Vehicle's Sound System .........24
Non-Touch-Screen Radios ...........26
Touch-Screen Radio ..............29
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ........32
Uconnect™ Phone ...............33
Uconnect™ Voice Command .........35
iPod®/USB/MP3 Control ...........36
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) ....................37
Programmable Features ............38
Universal Garage Door Opener
(HomeLink®) .................39 Power Outlet
.................41
UTILITY
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer
Weight Ratings) ...............42
Recreational Towing
(Behind Motorhome, Etc.) ...........43
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
24-Hour Towing Assistance ..........44
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights .......44
If Your Engine Overheats ...........47
Jacking And Tire Changing ..........49
Jump-Starting ................52
Shift Lever Override .............54
Towing A Disabled Vehicle ..........55
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ............56
Event Data Recorder (EDR) ..........57
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Opening The Hood..............58
Engine Compartment .............59
Fluids And Capacities .............61
Maintenance Chart ..............62
Fuses .....................64
Tire Pressures .................66
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care .........66
Exterior Bulbs .................67
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center .....68
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center ....68
Assistance For The Hearing Impaired .....68
Publications Ordering .............68
Reporting Safety Defects In The 50 United
States And Washington, D.C. .........69
MOPAR ACCESSORIES
Authentic Accessories By MOPAR® ......70
INDEX..................71
TABLE OF CONTENTS

24-HOUR TOWING ASSISTANCE• Dial toll-free 1-800-521-2779 or 1-800-363-4869 for Canadian residents.
• Provide your name, vehicle identification number and license plate number.
• Provide your location, including telephone number, from which you are calling.
• Briefly describe the nature of the problem and answer a few simple questions.
• You will be given the name of the service provider and an estimated time of arrival. If you feelyou are in an “unsafe situation”, please let us know. With your consent, we will contact local
police or safety authorities.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light
• If the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” comes on continuously with the engine running, a malfunction has been detected in the ESC system. If this light remains on after
several ignition cycles, and the vehicle has b een driven several miles (kilometers) at speeds
greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), we recommend you do not operate the vehicle. Have the
vehicle serviced immediately.
• The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” starts to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and the ESC system becomes active. If the light begins to flash during acceleration,
ease up on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your speed
and driving to the prevailing road conditions. The light also flashes when TCS is active. To
improve the vehicle's traction when starting off in deep snow, sand or gravel, it may be
desirable to switch the ESC system to Partial Off mode by momentarily pressing the ESC
Off
switch.
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light
• Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly, when cold and inflatedto the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or
tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on
the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation
pressure for those tires.)
• As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is
significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure.
Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire
failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the
vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
• IF THE LIGHT STARTS FLASHING INDICATING A LOW TIRE PRESSURE, ADJUST
THE AIR PRESSURE IN THE LOW TIRE TO THE AIR PRESSURE SHOWN ON THE
VEHICLE PLACARD OR TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE LABEL LOCATED ON THE
DRIVER'S DOOR. NOTE: AFTER INFLATION, THE VEHICLE MAY NEED TO BE
DRIVEN FOR 20 MINUTES BEFORE THE FLASHING LIGHT WILL TURN OFF.
• Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level
to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale. WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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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.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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Maintenance Record
Odometer Date Signature, Authorized Service Center
8,000 Miles
(13,000 km) or
6 Months
16,000 Miles
(26,000 km) or
12 Months
24,000 Miles
(39,000 km) or
18 Months
32,000 Miles
(52,000 km) or
24 Months
40,000 Miles
(65,000 km) or
30 Months
48,000 Miles
(78,000 km) or
36 Months
56,000 Miles
(91,000 km) or
42 Months
64,000 Miles
(104,000 km)
or 48 Months
72,000 Miles
(117,000 km) or
54 Months
80,000 Miles
(130,000 km)
or 60 Months
88,000 Miles
(143,000 km) or
66 Months
96,000 Miles
(156,000 km)
or 72 Months
104,000 Miles
(169,000 km)
or 78 Months
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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Airbag ...................10
Alarm, Panic................8
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) . . . 9
Automatic Headlights ...........17
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . . 21
Automatic Transmission Fluid Type ................61
Axle Fluid .................61
Belts, Seat .................9
Brake Fluid .................61
Bulb Replacement .............67
Calibration, Compass ...........37
Change Oil Indicator ...........47
Child Restraint ...............10
Child Restraint Tether Anchors ......10
Clock Setting .............. 28,30
Compass Calibration ...........37
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ............61
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ......18
Cruise Light ................18
Customer Assistance ...........68
Defects, Reporting ............69
Dimmer Control ..............17
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .........17
Disarming, Theft System ..........9
Driver Cockpit ...............4
ECO ...................37
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise
Control) ..................18
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) ................. 37,38
Engine Compartment ..............59
Oil Selection ..............61
Overheating ..............47
Event Data Recorder ...........57
Exterior Lights ...............67
Fluid Capacities ..............61
Fluids ...................61
FogLights .................17
Folding Front Passenger Seat .......14Folding Rear Seat
.............14
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..........56
Front Heated Seats ............15
Fuel Specifications ..............61
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ....39
HardDiskDrive ..............30
Headlights Automatic ................17
Dimmer Switch .............17
HighBeam ...............17
Heated Seats ...............15
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer)
Switch ...................17
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener)
Transmitter ................39
Hood Release ...............58
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights ....
4
4
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ....18
Introduction .................2
iPod® Control ...............36
Jack Location ...............49
Jump Starting ...............52
KeyFob ..................8
Key Fob Programmable Features .....38
Lane Change Assist ............17
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren) .................10
Lights Turn Signal ...............17
Maintenance Record ............63
Maintenance Schedule ..........62
MOPAR® Accessories ...........70
Navigation .................31
Oil Change Indicator ...........47
INDEX
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chr ysler.com
This guide has been \fre\fared to hel\f you get quickly acquainted \bith your ne\b Chrysler
and to \frovide a convenient reference source for common questions. Ho\bever, it is not a
substitute for your O\bner’s Manual. For com\flete o\ferational instructions, maintenance
\frocedures and im\fortant safety messages, \flease consult your O\bner’s Manual, Navigation/
Media Center Manuals, Multimedia User Manual and other Warning Labels in your vehicle.
Not all features sho\bn in this guide may a\f\fly to your vehicle. For additional information on
accessories to hel\f \fersonalize your vehicle, visit mo\far.com or your local Chrysler dealer.
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