airbag CHRYSLER 200 2012 1.G Owners Manual

extender should be used only if the existing belt is not
long enough. When it is not required, remove the ex-
tender, and store it.
WARNING!
Using a seat belt extender when not needed can
increase the risk of injury in a collision. Only use
when the lap belt is not long enough when it is worn
low and snug, and in the recommended seating
positions. Remove and store the extender when not
needed.
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags
This vehicle has Advanced Front Air Bags for both the
driver and front passenger as a supplement to the seat
belt restraint systems. The driver’s Advanced Front Air
Bag is mounted in the center of the steering wheel. The
passenger’s Advanced Front Air Bag is mounted in theinstrument panel, above the glove compartment. The
words SRS AIRBAG are embossed on the air bag covers.Advanced Front Air Bag And Knee Bolster Locations
1 — Driver And Passenger Advanced Front Air Bags
2 — Knee Bolster
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NOTE:The Driver and Front Passenger Advanced Front
Air Bags are certified to the new Federal regulations for
Advanced Air Bags.
The Advanced Front Air Bags have a multistage inflator
design. This allows the air bag to have different rates of
inflation that are based on several factors, including the
severity and type of collision.
This vehicle may be equipped with driver and/or front
passenger seat track position sensors that may adjust the
inflation rate of the Advanced Front Air Bags based upon
seat position.
This vehicle may be equipped with a driver and/or front
passenger seat belt buckle switch that detects whether
the driver or front passenger seat belt is fastened. The
seat belt buckle switch may adjust the inflation rate of the
Advanced Front Air Bags. This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Side Air Bag
Inflatable Curtains (SABIC) to protect the driver, front,
and rear passengers sitting next to a window. If the
vehicle is equipped with SABIC, they are located above
the side windows. The trim covering the side air bags is
labeled SRS AIRBAG.
This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Seat-
Mounted Side Air Bags (SAB) to provide enhanced
protection for an occupant during a side impact. The
SABs are located in the outboard side of the front seats.
NOTE:
•Air Bag covers may not be obvious in the interior trim,
but they will open during air bag deployment.
•After any accident, the vehicle should be taken to an
authorized dealer immediately.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
1 — Air Outlet6 — Radio11 — Storage Compartment
2 — Side Window Demister Outlet 7 — Passenger Airbag 12 — Climate Control
3 — Instrument Cluster 8 — Glove Compartment13 — Trunk Release Button
4 — Ignition Switch 9 — Heated Seat Switch – If Equipped 14 — Power Outlet
5 — Analog Clock 10 — Hazard Switch
192 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

About Your Brakes....................... 322
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .............. 324
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 429
Adding Fuel ........................... 368
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 425
Additives, Fuel ......................... 363
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 419
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 421
Air Conditioning ........................ 275
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 275
Air Conditioning Filter .................286,422
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............421,422
Air Conditioning System .............275,279,421
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 287
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 342
Airbag .............................. 58,67
Airbag Deployment ....................... 68
Airbag Light ................... 65,66,71,87,195
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 70 Airbag, Side
...................... 61,64,66,67
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ...........62,64,67
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............18,202
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................238,262
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 324
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 324
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 18
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............429,455
Disposal ........................... 431
Appearance Care ........................ 438
Ashtray ............................... 180
Assistance Towing ....................... 114
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 36
Auto Unlock, Doors ....................... 32
Auto Up Power Windows .................. 37
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 96
Automatic Door Locks ..................... 32
Automatic Oil Change Indicator ..........200,212
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Latches................................ 89
Hood ............................. 148
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 360
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 89
Life of Tires ............................ 348
Light Bulbs .......................... 89,449
Lights .............................. 89,149
Airbag .................... 65,66,71,87,195
Back-Up ........................... 453
Brake Assist Warning .................. 331
Brake Warning ...................... 197
Bulb Replacement .................... 450
Daytime Running .................... 153
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . 331
Engine Temperature Warning ............ 196
Exterior ............................ 89
Fog ......................... 153,202,452
Headlight Switch ..................... 150
Headlights ......................... 150 Headlights On With Wipers
............. 159
High Beam Indicator .................. 207
Illuminated Entry ..................... 20
Instrument Cluster ................... 150
Interior ............................ 155
License ............................ 454
Lights On Reminder .................. 154
Low Fuel .......................... 195
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ...... 205
Map Reading ....................... 155
Oil Pressure ........................ 196
Passing ............................ 153
Seat Belt Reminder ................... 195
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ............. 19
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ............ 202
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .......204,352
Traction Control ..................... 331
Turn Signal .............. 89,152,202,452,453
Voltage ............................ 195
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Heated............................ 137
Lumbar Support ..................... 141
Power ............................ 136
Rear Folding ..................... 146,147
Reclining .......................... 140
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 18
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........429,456
Selection of Oil ......................... 416
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Sentry Key Programming ................... 17
Service Assistance ....................... 477
Service Contract ......................... 479
Service Manuals ........................ 481
Setting the Clock ................ 221,224,242,251
Settings, Personal ........................ 219
Shift Lever Override ...................... 403
Short Message Service (SMS) ................ 122
Shoulder Belts ........................... 44
Side Airbag ............................. 66 Side Window Demisters (Defrosters)
.......... 286
Signals, Turn ......................... 89,453
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 316
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 350
Snow Tires ............................ 351
Spare Tire ....................... 345,346,388
Specifications Oil ............................... 416
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...........161,201
Speedometer ........................... 194
Starting ............................... 294
Engine Fails to Start .................. 295
Starting and Operating .................... 294
Starting Procedures ...................... 294
Steering Power .......................... 320,321
Tilt Column ........................ 160
Wheel, Tilt ......................... 160
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .............. 272
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Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls......................... 272
Storage ............................ 182,449
Storage, Vehicle ......................... 285
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 402
Sun Roof .............................. 173
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 58
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 418
Tachometer ............................ 198
Taillights .............................. 453
Telescoping Steering Column ............... 160
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 279
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......194,386
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 77
Text Messaging ......................... 122
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 18
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 160 Time Delay, Headlight
.................... 151
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 337
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 335
Tire Markings .......................... 332
Tire Safety Information .................... 332
Tires ............................ 89,341,483
Aging (Life of Tires) .................. 348
Air Pressure ........................ 341
Chains ............................ 350
Changing .......................... 388
Compact Spare ...................... 345
General Information .................. 341
High Speed ......................... 344
Inflation Pressures .................... 342
Jacking ............................ 388
Life of Tires ........................ 348
Load Capacity .................... 337,338
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ......... 352
Pressure Warning Light ................ 204
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