trunk release CHRYSLER 200 2016 2.G Owners Manual

▫To Unlatch The Trunk ...................24
▫ Using The Panic Alarm ..................24
▫ Programming Additional Transmitters .......25
▫ Transmitter Battery Replacement ...........25
▫ General Information ....................27

REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED . .27
▫ How To Use Remote Start ................28
 DOOR LOCKS .........................31
▫ Manual Door Locks ....................31
▫ Power Door Locks .....................33
▫ Child-Protection Door Lock System —
Rear Doors ..........................34
 KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO ..................36 ▫
General Information ....................40
 WINDOWS ...........................41
▫ Power Windows .......................41
▫ Wind Buffeting .......................44
 TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE .............45
 TRUNK SAFETY WARNING ................46
▫ Trunk Emergency Release ................46
 OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ..........47
▫ Important Safety Precautions ..............47
▫ Seat Belt Systems ......................48
▫ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........61
▫ Child Restraints .......................86
▫ Transporting Pets .....................107
10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

Headlight Illumination On Approach
This feature activates the headlights for up to 90 seconds
when the doors are unlocked with the RKE transmitter.
The time for this feature is programmable on vehicles
equipped through Uconnect. To change the current set-
ting, refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding
Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
To Lock The Doors
Push and release the LOCK button on the RKE transmit-
ter to lock all doors. The turn signal lights will flash, and
the horn will chirp to acknowledge the signal.
If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry, refer to
“Keyless Enter-N-Go” under “Things To Know Before
Starting Your Vehicle” for further information.
Sound Horn With Lock
This feature will cause the horn to chirp when the doors
are locked with the RKE transmitter. This feature can beturned on or turned off. To change the current setting,
refer to “Uconnect Settings” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” for further information.
To Unlatch The Trunk
Push the TRUNK button on the RKE transmitter two
times within five seconds to unlatch the trunk.
If the vehicle is equipped with Passive Entry, refer to
“Keyless Enter-N-Go” under “Things To Know Before
Starting Your Vehicle” for further information.
Using The Panic Alarm
To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off, push and hold
the PANIC button on the RKE transmitter for at least one
second and release. When the Panic Alarm is activated,
the turn signals will flash, the horn will pulse on and off,
and the interior lights will turn on.
24 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

•Remote Start Aborted — Hood Open
• Remote Start Aborted — Trunk Open
• Remote Start Aborted — Fuel Low
• Remote Start Disabled — Start To Reset
• Remote Start Aborted — Too Cold
• Remote Start Aborted — Time Expired
The instrument cluster message stays active until the
ignition is cycled to the ON/RUN position.
To Enter Remote Start Mode
Push and release the REMOTE START button
on the RKE transmitter twice within five sec-
onds. The vehicle doors will lock, 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 or fuel level is low, the
vehicle will start and then shut down in 10 seconds.
• The park lamps will turn on and remain on during
Remote Start mode.
• For security, power window and power sunroof op-
eration (if equipped) are 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 must be cycled to the RUN position before
you can repeat the start sequence for a third cycle.
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TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE
The trunk lid can be released from inside the vehicle by
pushing the TRUNK RELEASE button located on the
instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel.NOTE:
The transmission must be in PARK before the
button will operate.
The trunk lid can be released from outside the vehicle by
pushing the TRUNK button on the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter twice within five seconds or by using
the external release switch located on the underside of
the decklid overhang. The release feature will function
only when the vehicle is in the unlock condition.
With the ignition in the ON/RUN position, the Trunk
Open symbol will display in the instrument cluster
indicating that the trunk is open. The EVIC/DID display
will reappear once the trunk is closed.
With the ignition in the OFF position, the Trunk Open
symbol will display until the trunk is closed.
Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go” in this section for more
information on trunk operation with the Passive Entry
feature.
Trunk Release Button
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TRUNK SAFETY WARNING
WARNING!
Do not allow children to have access to the trunk,
either by climbing into the trunk from outside, or
through the inside of the vehicle. Always close the
trunk lid when your vehicle is unattended. Once in
the trunk, young children may not be able to escape,
even if they entered through the rear seat. If trapped
in the trunk, children can die from suffocation or
heat stroke.
Trunk Emergency Release
As a security measure, a trunk internal emergency release
lever is built into the trunk latching mechanism. In the
event of an individual being locked inside the trunk, the
trunk can be opened by actuating the glow-in-the-dark
handle attached to the trunk latching mechanism.
Trunk Emergency Release
46 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

•Remote Start Aborted Hood Open
• Remote Start Aborted Trunk Open
• Remote Start Aborted Time Expired
• Remote Start Disabled Start to Reset
• Service Airbag System
• Service Airbag Warning Light
• Door Open
• Doors Open
• Gear Not Available
• Shift Not Allowed
• Shift to Neutral then Drive or Reverse
• Transmission Getting Hot Push Brake
• Trans. Hot Stop Safely Shift to Park Wait to Cool •
Service Transmission
• Service Shifter
• Engage Park Brake to Prevent Rolling
• Washer Fluid Low
The Reconfigurable Telltales section is divided into the
white telltales area on the right, amber telltales in the
middle, and red telltales on the left.
EVIC Selectable Menu Items
Push and release the UPorDOWN arrow buttons until the
desired Selectable Menu icon is highlighted in the EVIC.
Speedometer
Push and release the UPorDOWN arrow button until
the Speedometer Menu displays in the EVIC/DID. Push
and release the RIGHTarrow button to toggle
between km/h and MPH and push the OKbutton to
select your speedometer display.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 357

Driver’s Seat Back Tilt..................... .145
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .465
E-85 Fuel .............................. .529
Electrical Power Outlets .....................293
Electric Parking Brake ..................... .468
Electric Rear Window Defrost .................308
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................129
Electronic Brake Control System ...............475
Anti-Lock Brake System ..................475
Traction Control System ...................481
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) .....177, 182
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............482
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ........329
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......268
Change Engine Oil ...................354, 366
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . . .352 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Setup Menu
.......................... .352
EVIC Display ......................... .352
EVIC Messages .....................355, 367
Selectable Menu Items ....................357
Emergency Deck Lid Release ..................46
Emergency, In Case Of Hazard Warning Flasher ..................545
Jacking .............................. .558
Jump Starting ......................... .572
Overheating .......................... .545
Towing ............................. .581
Emergency Trunk Release ....................46
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........592
Engine ............................. .589, 590
Air Cleaner .......................... .599
Block Heater ......................... .450
Break-In Recommendations ................107
Checking Oil Level ..................... .595
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Remote Starting System......................27
Remote Trunk Release .......................45
Replacement Bulbs ....................... .639
Replacement Parts ........................ .593
Replacement Tires ........................ .510
Reporting Safety Defects ....................671
Restraint, Head .......................... .148
Restraints, Child ...........................86
Restraints, Occupant ........................47
Rotation, Tires .......................... .513
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ..................110
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ................112
Safety Defects, Reporting ....................671
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... .109
Safety Information, Tire .....................488
Safety Tips ............................. .108
Schedule, Maintenance .....................660 Seat Belt
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage ......55
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) ...........58
Energy Management Feature ................58
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation ................53
Lap/Shoulder Belts .......................50
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ...............55
Pregnant Women ........................57
Seat Belt Extender .......................56
Seat Belt Pretensioner .....................58
Seat Belt Reminder .......................49
Seat Belt System .........................47
Seat Belt Maintenance ..................... .624
Seat Belt Reminder .........................49
Seat Belts ............................ .48, 110
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ...................55
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage .........55
Child Restraint ..........................86
Extender ..............................56
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Traction Control......................... .481
Trailer Towing .......................... .538
Transaxle .............................. .451
Automatic ........................... .451
Autostick ............................ .461
Operation ............................ .451
Transmission ........................... .453
Automatic ........................ .453, 616
Maintenance .......................... .616
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .25
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) .....274
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . . .25
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) .........22
Transporting Pets ........................ .107
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .509
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid) .....................45, 46
Trunk Release, Emergency ....................46
Trunk Release Remote Control .................45
Turn Signals ..................... .165, 347, 644Uconnect
Operation ............................ .394
Uconnect Settings .....................23, 24
Uconnect 8.4A/8.4AN Voice Recognition Additional Information ...................442
Do Not Disturb ....................... .440
General Information .....................441
Siri Eyes Free ......................... .440
Uconnect Access Vehicle Health Alert .....................434
Uconnect Settings .....................23, 24, 34
Uconnect Voice Command ...................421
Uniform Tire Quality Grades .................673
Universal Transmitter ..................... .274
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... .524
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ................55
Vanity Mirrors .......................... .131
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .............6
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