instrument panel CHRYSLER 200 2014 1.G Owner's Manual

Folding Rear Seat Center Armrest
The rear seat is equipped with a folding armrest with
cupholders.
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
To open the hood, two latches must be released.
1. Pull the hood release lever located under the left sideof the instrument panel.
Folding Rear Seat Armrest
Hood Release Lever
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CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Use a firm downward push at the center of
the hood to ensure that both latches engage.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your
vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open
when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision.
Failure to follow this warning could result in serious
injury or death.
LIGHTS
Multifunction Lever
The multifunction lever controls the operation of the
parking lights, headlights, headlight beam selection,passing light, fog lights, instrument panel light dimming
and turn signals. The multifunction lever is located on
the left side of the steering column.
Multifunction Lever
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With the engine running and the multifunction lever in
the AUTO position, the headlights will turn on and turn
off based on the surrounding light levels.
Headlights With Wipers (Available With Automatic
Headlights Only)
When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on
approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on
if the multifunction lever is placed in the AUTO position.
In addition, the headlights will turn off when the wipers
are turned off if they were turned on by this feature.
The Headlights with Wipers feature can be turned on or
off through the Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) — if equipped. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Infor-
mation Center (EVIC)/Customer-Programmable Fea-
tures” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.
Headlight Time Delay
There is also a feature that delays turning off the vehicle
lights for 30, 60 or 90 seconds after the ignition switch is
turned OFF. To activate the headlight delay, the multi-
function lever must be rotated to the off position after the
ignition switch is turned OFF. Only the headlights will
illuminate during this time. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)/Customer-Programmable
Features” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.
Lights On Reminder
If the headlights or parking lights are on after the ignition
is turned OFF, a chime will sound to alert the driver
when the driver’s door is opened.
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Daytime Running Lights (DRL) — If Equipped
The front turn signal lamps will turn on as Daytime
Running Lights (DRL) whenever the ignition is ON, the
engine is running, the headlight switch is off, the parking
brake is released and the shift lever is in any position
except PARK.
NOTE:The Daytime Running Lights will flash when a
turn signal is in operation and return to DRL mode when
the turn signal is not operating.
Instrument Panel Dimmer
Rotate the center portion of the lever to the extreme
bottom position to fully dim the instrument panel lights
and prevent the interior lights from illuminating when a
door is opened.
Rotate the center portion of the lever up to increase the
brightness of the instrument panel lights when the park-
ing lights or headlights are on. Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the next
detent position to brighten the odometer and radio when
the parking lights or headlights are on.
Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the last
detent to turn on the interior lighting.
Dimmer Control
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The instrument panel power outlet, located below the
climate control knobs, has power available only when the
ignition is ON. This power outlet will also operate a
conventional cigar lighter unit.
NOTE:To preserve the heating element, do not hold the
lighter in the heating position. A second power outlet is located inside the center con-
sole.
The center console power outlet is powered directly from
the battery (power available at all times). Items plugged
into this power outlet may discharge the battery and/or
prevent the engine from starting.
Instrument Panel Power Outlet
Center Console Power Outlet
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NOTE:To ensure proper operation a MOPAR® knob
and element must be used.
CAUTION!
• Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13
Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160 Watt (13 Amp) power
rating is exceeded the fuse protecting the system
will need to be replaced.
• Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs
only. Do not insert any other object in the power
outlets as this will damage the outlet and blow the
fuse. Improper use of the power outlet can cause
damage not covered by your New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
Power Outlet Fuse Locations
1 — #16 Fuse 15 A Blue Cigar Lighter Instrument Panel
2 — #11 Fuse 15 A Blue Power Outlet Inside Arm Rest
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STORAGE
Glove Compartment
The glove compartment is located on the right side of the
instrument panel. To open the glove compartment, pull
outward on the latch handle located on the front of the
glove compartment.
CONSOLE FEATURES
Storage
The center console is located between the front driver
and passenger seats. The center console armrest slides
forward from design position to provide added user
comfort. The center console can be used for storage and
is also equipped with an electrical power outlet. Refer to
“Power Outlets” in “Understanding The Feature Of Your
Vehicle” for further information.
Glove Compartment
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ..........206
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .................207
 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS .....208
 MINI-TRIP COMPUTER — IF EQUIPPED .....222
▫ Control Buttons ...................... .223
 ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION
CENTER (EVIC) — IF EQUIPPED ...........224
▫ Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays ........................... .226
▫ Oil Change Required — If Equipped .......227▫
EVIC Main Menu .....................228
▫ Compass Display .....................229
▫ Average Fuel Economy ..................231
▫ Distance To Empty (DTE) ................232
▫ TirePSI............................ .232
▫ Elapsed Time ....................... .233
▫ EVIC Units Selection (UNITS IN Display) . . . .233
▫ System Status ....................... .233
▫ Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable
Features) .......................... .233
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SETTING THE ANALOG CLOCK ...........236
 Uconnect® 730N/430/430N CD/DVD/HDD/
NAV — IF EQUIPPED ...................237
▫ Operating Instructions (Voice Command
System) — If Equipped .................237
▫ Operating Instructions (Uconnect® Phone) —
If Equipped ......................... .237
 Uconnect® 130 ....................... .237
▫ Operating Instructions — Radio Mode ......237
▫ Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD
And MP3 Audio Play ..................241
▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files .............243
▫ Operation Instructions — Auxiliary Mode . . . .246
 Uconnect® 130 WITH SATELLITE RADIO .....247▫
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode ......247
▫ Operation Instructions — CD MODE For
CD And MP3 Audio Play ...............253
▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files .............255
▫ LIST Button — CD Mode For MP3 Play ......258
▫ INFO Button — CD Mode For MP3 Play .....258
▫ Uconnect® (Satellite Radio) — If Equipped . . .259

iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED . . .263
▫ Connecting The iPod® Or External USB
Device ............................ .264
▫ Using This Feature .....................264
▫ Controlling The iPod® Or External USB
Device Using Radio Buttons ..............265
▫ Play Mode ......................... .265
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▫List Or Browse Mode ...................267
▫ Bluetooth® Streaming Audio (BTSA) .......269
 STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS —
IF EQUIPPED ........................ .270
▫ Radio Operation ..................... .271
▫ CD Player .......................... .271
 CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE ...........272
RADIO OPERATION AND MOBILE PHONES . .272
 CLIMATE CONTROLS ...................273
▫ Manual Heating And Air Conditioning ......273
▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) —
If Equipped ........................ .277
▫ Operating Tips ...................... .283
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