open hood CHRYSLER 200 2014 1.G Owners Manual

To Enter Remote Start Mode
Press and release the REMOTE START button
on the RKE transmitter twice within five sec-
onds. The vehicle doors will lock, the parking
lights will flash and the horn will chirp twice (if
programmed). Then, the engine will start and the vehicle
will remain in the Remote Start mode for a 15-minute
cycle.
NOTE:
• If an engine fault is present the vehicle will start and
then shut down 10 seconds later.
• For security, power window operation is disabled
when the vehicle is in the Remote Start mode.
• The engine can be started two consecutive times (two
15 minute cycles) with the RKE transmitter. However, the ignition switch must be cycled to the ON/RUN
position before you can repeat the start sequence for a
third cycle.
Remote start will also cancel if any of the following occur:
• The engine stalls or RPM exceeds 2500
• Any engine warning lamps come on
• Low Fuel Light turns on
• The hood is opened
• The hazard switch is pressed
• The transmission is moved out of PARK
• The brake pedal is pressed
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SEATS ............................. .146
▫ Power Seats — If Equipped ..............147
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped .............150
▫ Manual Front Seat Adjustment ............151
▫ Driver Seat Manual Height Adjuster — If
Equipped .......................... .152
▫ Reclining Seats ...................... .153
▫ Lumbar Support — If Equipped ...........153
▫ Head Restraints ..................... .154
▫ Fold-Flat Passenger Seatback .............158
▫ Folding Rear Seat .....................159
▫ Folding Rear Seat Center Armrest .........160
 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD .........160
LIGHTS ............................ .162
▫ Multifunction Lever ....................162
▫ Headlights And Parking Lights ............163
▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped .......163
▫ Headlights With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only) .............164
▫ Headlight Time Delay ..................164
▫ Lights On Reminder ...................164
▫ Turn Signals ........................ .165
▫ Lane Change Assist ...................165
▫ High/Low Beam Switch .................165
▫ Flash-To-Pass ....................... .166
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped ...............166
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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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2. Then lift the secondary latch located under the frontedge of the hood, near the center and raise the hood.
Use the hood prop rod to secure the hood in the open
position. Place the upper end of the prop rod in the hole
on the left underside of the hood. NOTE:
Before closing the hood, make sure to stow the
prop rod in its proper location.
Hood Safety Latch Location
Prop Rod Location
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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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NOTE:There are steps that you can take to slow down
an impending overheat condition:
• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C
system adds heat to the engine cooling system and
turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
• You can also turn the temperature control to maximum
heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control
to high. This allows the heater core to act as a
supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat
from the engine cooling system.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If
you see or hear steam coming from under the hood,
do not open the hood until the radiator has had time
to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure
cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
Engine Oil Overheating (2.4L Engine Only) — If
Equipped
During sustained high-speed driving or trailer tow up
long grades on a hot day, the engine oil temperature may
become too hot. If this happens, the “HOTOIL” message
flashes in the odometer and the vehicle speed will be
reduced to 48 mph (77 km/h) until the engine oil
temperature is reduced.
NOTE: The vehicle speed is reduced to a maximum of
48 mph (77 km/h). You may of course, reduce your
vehicle speed further if needed.
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WARNING!
•Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when-
ever 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 rings, watch
bands and bracelets that could 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.
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 electri- cal 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.
Locking Tab
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Cooling System
WARNING!
•When working near the radiator cooling fan,
disconnect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition
switch to the LOCK position. The fan is tempera-
ture controlled and can start at anytime the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
• You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If
you see or hear steam coming from under the hood,
do not open the hood until the radiator has had
time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system
pressure cap when the radiator is hot.
Coolant Checks
Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12
months (before the onset of freezing weather, where applicable). If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or
rusty in appearance, the system should be drained,
flushed, and refilled with fresh engine coolant (anti-
freeze). Check the front of the A/C condenser for any
accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently
spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the
face of the condenser.
Check the coolant recovery bottle tubing for brittle rub-
ber, cracking, tears, cuts, and tightness of the connection
at the bottle and radiator. Inspect the entire system for
leaks.
Cooling System — Drain, Flush And Refill
If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains
visible sediment, have an authorized dealer clean and
flush with OAT coolant (antifreeze) (conforming to MS-
12106).
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Exterior Bulbs
Bulb Number
Bi-Halogen Headlamp HIR2
Front Turn Signal Lamp 3157NAK
Front Park Lamp LED (Serviced at Autho-
rized Dealer)
Front Fog Lamp H11
Center High Mounted
Stop (CHMSL) Lamp LED (Serviced at Autho-
rized Dealer)
Rear Tail/Stop/Turn Sig-
nal Lamp LED (Serviced at Autho-
rized Dealer)
Backup Lamp 921
License Lamp W5W
Front Side Marker Lamp WY5W
BULB REPLACEMENT
NOTE:Lens fogging can occur under certain atmo-
spheric conditions. This will usually clear as atmospheric
conditions change to allow the condensation to change
back into a vapor. Turning the lamps on will usually
accelerate the clearing process.
Headlamp
1. Raise and prop open the hood. Locate the connector behind the headlamp.
NOTE: To service the driver ’s headlamp, it will be
necessary turn the steering wheel and remove the inner
fender to access the headlamp bulb.
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6. If the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface,wipe the bulb with a clean cloth and rubbing alcohol.
7. Reinsert the bulb and socket assembly and rotate clockwise one-quarter turn to secure. 8. Place bulb cover back and rotate one-quarter turn
clockwise to secure.
Front Turn Signal
1. Raise and prop open the hood.
2. Rotate the bulb’s electrical connector one-quarter turncounterclockwise and remove it from the headlamp
housing.
3. Remove the bulb from the connector socket and install the replacement bulb.
4. Install the bulb and connector assembly into the headlamp housing and rotate the connector one-
quarter turn clockwise to lock it in place.
Headlamp Bulb
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