brake CHRYSLER 200 2012 1.G Owner's Manual

BATTERY LOCATION
• The battery in your vehicle is locatedbetween the left front headlight assembly
and the left front wheel splash shield. To
allow jump-starting there are remote
battery posts located on the left side of
the engine compartment.
JUMP-STARTING
• If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump-started using a set of jumpercables 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 in your vehicle is located between the left front headlight assembly and the left front wheel splash shield. To allow jump-starting there are remote battery posts
located on the left side of the engine compartment.
1. Set the parking brake, shift the automatic transmission into PARK and turn the
ignition to LOCK.
2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electrical accessories.
3. Remove the protective cover over the remote positive (+)
battery post. To
remove the cover, press the locking tab and
pull upward on the cover.
4. 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.
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WARNING!
• Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is frozen. It could rupture or explode andcause personal injury.
• Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is on. You can be injured by moving fan blades.
• Remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets that might make an inadvertent electrical contact. You could be seriously injured.
• Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or sparks away from the battery.
• Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection and personal injury could result.
• Failure to follow this procedure could result in personal injury or property damage due to battery explosion.
• Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-)of the discharged battery. The
resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode and could result in personal
injury.
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE
• If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be moved out of the PARK position, you can use the following procedure to temporarily move the shift lever:
• To access the shift lever override, remove the cupholder liner.
• Firmly set the parking brake.
• Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position without starting the engine.
• Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.
• Using a screwdriver or similar tool, press and hold the override tab through the access port on the center console.
• Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position.
• The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL.
• Reinstall the override cover.
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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,
screwdriver 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 shift lever from PARK to NEUTRAL. Release the override.
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EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)
• This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of anEDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag
deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a
vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle
dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The
EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened;
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
• These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur.
NOTE:EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no
data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g.
name, gender, age, and crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law
enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data
routinely acquired during a crash investigation.
• To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to thevehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties such
as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they
have access to the vehicle or the EDR.
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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Capacities
Engine Coolant 2.4L MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant Five Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT
(Hybrid Organic Additive
Technology) or equivalent. 7.7 Quarts (7.3 Liters)
Includes heater and coolant
recovery bottle filled to
MAX level.
Engine Coolant 3.6L MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant Five Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT
(Hybrid Organic Additive
Technology) or equivalent. 11.6 Quarts (11 Liters)
Includes heater and coolant
recovery bottle filled to
MAX level.
Engine Oil with Filter 2.4L API Certified SAE 5W-20 engine oil, meeting the requirements of
Chrysler Material Standard
MS-6395. Refer to the engine oil
filler cap for correct SAE grade. 4.5 Quarts (4.4 Liters)
Engine Oil with Filter 3.6L API Certified SAE 5W-30 engine oil, meeting Chrysler Material Standard
MS-6395. Refer to your engine oil
filler cap for correct SAE grade. 6 Quarts (5.6 Liters)
Engine Oil Filter 2.4L &
3.6L MOPAR® Engine Oil Filter or
equivalent.
—
Spark Plugs 2.4L except
PZEV ZFR5F-11 (Gap 0.043 in [1.11 mm])
—
Spark Plugs 2.4L with PZEV ZFR5AP (Gap 0.031 in [0.8 mm]) —
Spark Plugs 3.6L RER8ZWYCB4 (Gap 0.043 in
[1.1 mm]) —
Automatic Transmission –
Four-Speed MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic
Transmission Fluid or equivalent
licensed ATF+4® product. —
Automatic Transmission –
Six-Speed (62TE Only) MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic
Transmission Fluid or equivalent
licensed ATF+4® product. —
Brake Master Cylinder MOPAR® DOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used or equivalent. If
DOT 3 is not available, then DOT 4
is acceptable. Use only
recommended brake fluids. —
Power Steering Reservoir MOPAR® Power Steering Fluid + 4 or MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic
Transmission Fluid or equivalent
licensed ATF+4® product. —
Fuel Selection – All Engines
(except 2.4L PZEV) 87 Octane
16.9 Gallons (64 Liters)
(Approximate)
Fuel Selection 2.4L PZEV 87 Octane 18.5 Gallons (70 Liters)
(Approximate)
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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. XXXXXX
Replace the air conditioning filter. XXXXXX
Inspect the CV joints. XXXX
Inspect the exhaust system. X XXXX
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 (2.4L PZEV Engines Only) X
Replace the spark plugs (3.6L Engines) X
Adjust parking brake on all vehicles equipped with four wheel
disc brakes. XXX
Change the automatic transmission fluid & filter if using your
vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent
trailer towing. X
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. 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• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for the complete maintenance schedule.
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FUSES
Integrated Power Module
• The Integrated Power Module (fuses) is located in the engine compartment near the aircleaner assembly. This center contains cartridge fuses and mini fuses. A label that
identifies each component may be printed on the inside of the cover.
Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description
1 40 Amp Green — Power Top Module – If Equipped
2 —20 Amp Yellow Brake Vacuum Pump
3 —10 Amp Red Center High Mounted Stop Light
(CHMSL)/Brake Switch
4 —10 Amp Red Ignition Switch
5 —20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow – If Equipped
6 —10 Amp Red 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
10 —20 Amp Yellow Instrument Panel/Power Locks/Interior
Lights
11 —15 Amp Lt Blue Selectable Power Outlet (Inside
Center Arm Rest)
12 —20 Amp Yellow —
13 —20 Amp Yellow Ignition/Cigar Lighter
14 —10 Amp Red Instrument Panel
15 40 Amp Green — Radiator Fan Relay
16 —15 Amp Lt. Blue Sunroof – If Equipped
17 —10 Amp Red Wireless Control Module
(WCM)/Clock/Steering Control
Module (SCM)
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Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini FuseDescription
18 40 Amp Green — Auto Shutdown (ASD) Relay
19 —20 Amp Yellow Audio Amplifier – If Equipped
20 —15 Amp Lt. Blue Radio
21 —10 Amp Red Siren – If Equipped
22 —10 Amp Red Ignition Run – Climate Controls/Hot
Cupholder – If Equipped
23 —15 Amp Lt. Blue Auto Shutdown (ASD) Relay 3
24 —25 Amp Natural Sunroof – If Equipped
25 —10 Amp Red Ignition Run — Heated Mirrors - If
Equipped
26 —15 Amp Lt. Blue Auto Shutdown (ASD) Relay 2
27 —10 Amp Red Ignition Run – Occupant Classification
Module (OCM)/Occupant Restraint
Controller (ORC)
28 —10 Amp Red Ignition Run — Occupant
Classification Module
(OCM)/Occupant Restraint
Controller (ORC)
29 — — Hot Car (No Fuse Required)
30 —20 Amp Yellow Ignition Run – Heated Seats – If
Equipped
31 —10 Amp Red Headlamp Washer – If Equipped
32 30 Amp Pink — Auto Shutdown (ASD) Relay 1
33 —10 Amp Red Switch Bank/Diagnostic Link
Connector/Powertrain Control
Module (PCM)
34 30 Amp Pink —Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Module – If
Equipped/Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) Module – If Equipped
35 40 Amp Green —Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Module – If
Equipped/Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) Module – If Equipped
36 30 Amp Pink —Passenger Door Module
(PDM)/Driver Door Module (DDM)
37 —25 Amp Natural Power Top Module – If Equipped
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WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE
• All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and chrome plated wheels, should becleaned regularly with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion.
• To remove heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use MOPAR® Wheel Cleaner or equivalent or select a non-abrasive, non-acidic cleaner.
CAUTION!
Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle brush, or metal polishes. Do not use oven
cleaner. These products may damage the wheel's protective finish. Avoid automatic car
washes that use acidic solutions or harsh brushes that may damage the wheel's protective
finish. Only MOPAR® Wheel Cleaner or equivalent is recommended.
EXTERIOR BULBS
LIGHT BULBS – Exterior Bulb Number
Bi-Halogen Headlamp HIR2
Front Turn Signal Lamp 3157NAK
Front Park Lamp LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Front Fog Lamp H11
Center High Mounted Stop (CHMSL) Lamp LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Rear Tail/Stop/Turn Lamp LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Backup Lamp 921
License Lamp W5W
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Air Conditioning..............22
Airbag ...................10
Alarm, Panic ................8
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) . . . 9
Audio Settings .......26,27,28,30,33,42
Automatic Headlights ...........17
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . . 21 Air Recirculation ............22
Automatic Operation ..........21
Rear Temperature Control ........21
Automatic Transmission Fluid Type ...............85
Axle Fluid .................85
Belts, Seat .................9
Brake Fluid ................85
Brake System Master Cylinder .............85
Break-In Recommendations,
New Vehicle ................17
Bulb Replacement .............92
Bulbs,Light ................92
Calibration, Compass ...........58
Change Oil Indicator ...........69
Changing A Flat Tire ............71
Child Restraint ...............11
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .......11
Climate Control ..............21
Clock Setting ........... 26,28,31,39
Compass Calibration ...........58
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ............85
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ......19
Cruise Light ................19
Customer Assistance ...........93
Defects, Reporting ............94
Dimmer Control ..............18
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .........18
Disarming, Theft System ..........9
E-85Fuel .................86
Electronic Speed Control
(Cruise Control) ..............19
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .....66Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) .................
58,59
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System ......24
Emergency, In Case of Jacking .................71
Jump Starting ..............76
Engine Break-In Recommendations .......17
Compartment ..............83
Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........85
Jump Starting ..............76
Oil ...................85
Oil Filter ................85
Oil Selection ..............85
Overheating ..............70
Event Data Recorder ............81
Flash-To-Pass ...............18
Flexible

Fuel Vehicles ...........86
Fluid Capacities ..............85
Fluid, Brake ................85
Fluids ...................85
Fog Lights ................ 17,18
Folding Rear Seat .............14
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..........80
Front Heated Seats ............15
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ..........69
Gasoline ................85
Specifications ..............85
Fuses ...................89
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ....60
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) .........69
Headlights Automatic ................17
Dimmer Switch .............18
HighBeam ...............18
Heated Mirrors ............. 21,22
Heated Seats ................15
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer)
Switch ...................18
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener)
Transmitter ................60
Hood Release ...............82
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