lights CHRYSLER 200 CONVERTIBLE 2011 1.G Owner's Guide

Towing Tips
Before setting out on a trip, practice turning, stopping,
and backing the trailer in an area located away from
heavy traffic.
Make sure all trailer and vehicle lights are working
properly — including hazard flashers.
Automatic Transmission
The DRIVE range can be selected when towing. How-
ever, if frequent shifting occurs while in DRIVE, select the
“3” range (for a four-speed automatic) or select a lower
gear (using the AutoStickfeature, for a six-speed).
NOTE: Using lower gear range while operating the
vehicle under heavy operating conditions, will improve
performance and extend transmission life by reducing
excessive shifting and heat build-up. This action will also
provide better engine braking. If you
REGULARLY TOW a trailer for more than 45 min-
utes of continuous operation, then change the automatic
transmission fluid and filter according to the interval
specified for “police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer tow-
ing.” Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
maintenance intervals.
NOTE: Check the four-speed automatic transmission
fluid level before towing. The AutoStick six-speed trans-
mission is sealed and the fluid level cannot be checked.
See your authorized dealership service center for
assistance.
Electronic Speed Control – If Equipped
•
Do not use in hilly terrain or with heavy loads.
•When using the speed control, if you experience speed
drops greater than 10 mph (16 km/h), disengage until
you can get back to cruising speed.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 375

Wheel And Wheel Trim Care
All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and
chrome-plated wheels, should be cleaned 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 nonabrasive,
non-acidic cleaner. Do not use scouring pads, steel wool,
a bristle brush, or metal polishes. Only MOPARor
equivalent is recommended. Do not use oven cleaner.
Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic solutions or
harsh brushes that may damage the wheels’ protective
finish.
Cleaning Headlights
Your vehicle has plastic headlights that are lighter and
less susceptible to stone breakage than glass headlights.
Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore
different lens cleaning procedures must be followed. To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and
reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To
remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol-
lowed by rinsing.
Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steel
wool or other aggressive material to clean the lenses.
Stain Repel Fabric Cleaning Procedure – If
Equipped
Stain Repel seats may be cleaned in the following man-
ner:
•Remove as much of the stain as possible by blotting
with a clean, dry towel.
•Blot any remaining stain with a clean, damp towel.
•For tough stains, apply MOPAR
Total Clean or
equivalent, or a mild soap solution to a clean, damp
cloth and remove the stain. Use a fresh, damp towel to
remove soap residue.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 435

CavityCartridge
Fuse Mini
Fuse Description
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 Con-
trols
7— 30 Amp
Green Ignition Off Draw
(IOD) Sense 1
8— 30 Amp
Green Ignition Off Draw
(IOD) Sense 2Cavity
Cartridge
Fuse Mini
Fuse Description
9 40 Amp
Green Battery Feed – Power
Seats – If Equipped/
PZEV Air Pump – If
Equipped
10 — 20 Amp
Yellow Instrument Panel/
Power Locks/Interior
Lights
11 — 15 Amp
Lt Blue Selectable Power Out-
let (Inside Center
Arm Rest)
12 — 20 Amp
Yellow —
13 — 20 Amp
Yellow Ignition
14 — 10 Amp
Red Instrument Panel
442 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Once A Month
•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and transmission and add as needed.
•Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for the required maintenance intervals.
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Automatic Door Locks..................... 32
Automatic Headlights .................... 158
Automatic Oil Change Indicator ..........201,213
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 280
Automatic Transaxle ................ 294,297,429
Adding Fluid .................. 431,432,453
Filter ............................. 432
Fluid and Filter Changes ............... 432
Fluid Level Check ................. 431,432
Interlock System .................. 299,300
Reset Mode ......................... 303
Selection Of Lubricant ................. 453
Shifting ........................... 297
Automatic Transmission Fluid Type ......................... 429
Special Additives ..................... 430
Autostick ............................. 304 B-Pillar Location
........................ 328
Battery ............................... 413
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ..... 25
Location ........................... 413
Belts, Seat ............................ 42,80
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 417
Brake Assist System ...................... 316
Brake System ........................... 427
Anti-Lock (ABS) ..................... 313
Fluid Check ..................... 427,453
Master Cylinder ..................... 427
Parking ........................... 310
Warning Light ....................... 197
Brake, Parking .......................... 310
Brake/Transaxle Interlock .................. 300
Brakes ............................... 427
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 78
Bulb Replacement ..................... 446,447
Bulbs, Light .......................... 83,446
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INDEX 483

Console, Floor.......................... 183
Contract, Service ........................ 475
Convertible ............................. 89
Convertible Top .......................... 89
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 424
Cooling System ......................... 422
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ............. 423
Coolant Capacity ..................... 451
Coolant Level .................... 422,425
Disposal of Used Coolant ............... 425
Drain, Flush, and Refill ................ 422
Inspection .......................... 425
Points to Remember .................. 426
Pressure Cap ........................ 424
Radiator Cap ....................... 424
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ....423,451,452
Corrosion Protection ..................... 432
Cruise Light ........................... 202
Cupholders ......................... 182,438Customer Assistance
..................... 473
Customer Programmable Features ............ 218
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 66
Daytime Running Lights ................... 161
Dealer Service .......................... 407
Deck Lid, Emergency Release ................ 38
Deck Lid, Power Release ................... 36
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 188
Defroster, Windshield ................81,278,284
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 165
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 405
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 162
Dipsticks Automatic Transaxle ...............431,432
Oil (Engine) ........................ 409
Power Steering ...................... 309
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 397
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INDEX 485

Flooded, Starting..................... 295
Fuel Requirements ................. 353,451
Jump Starting ....................... 390
Oil ......................... 409,451,452
Oil Change Interval .............201,213,410
Oil Filler Cap .................... 403,411
Oil Filter ........................... 412
Oil Filter Disposal .................... 412
Oil Selection ..................... 410,451
Oil Synthetic ........................ 412
Overheating ........................ 378
Starting ........................... 294
Temperature Gauge ................... 194
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... 411
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 63
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 20
Ethanol ............................... 354
Event Data Recorder ...................... 66
Exhaust Gas Caution ................... 80,357Exhaust System
....................... 80,419
Extender, Seat Belt ........................ 55
Exterior Lights .......................... 83
Fabric Care ............................ 436
Filler Location Fuel .................... 194,361
Filters Air Cleaner ......................... 413
Air Conditioning .................. 287,416
Automatic Transaxle .................. 432
Engine Oil ....................... 412,452
Engine Oil Disposal ................... 412
Flash-To-Pass ........................... 162
Flashers .............................. 378
Hazard Warning ..................... 378
Turn Signal .................... 83,162,450
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ...................... 360
Engine Oil ......................... 359
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INDEX 487

Fuel Requirements................. 357,359
Maintenance ........................ 361
Replacement Parts .................... 360
Starting ........................... 360
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 295
Floor Console .......................... 183
Fluid Capacities ......................... 451
Fluid Leaks ............................. 83
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transaxle ...............431,432
Brake .......................... 427,453
Cooling System ...................... 422
Engine Oil ......................... 409
Power Steering ................... 309,453
Fluids ................................ 452
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 452
Fog Light Service ........................ 449
Fog Lights .................... 157,160,203,449
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 395 Fuel
................................. 353
Adding ........................... 361
Additives .......................... 355
Clean Air .......................... 353
Ethanol ........................... 354
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ...............194,361
Filler Door (Gas Cap) .................. 194
Gasoline ........................... 353
Gauge ............................ 194
Light ............................. 195
Materials Added ..................... 355
Methanol .......................... 354
Octane Rating .................... 353,452
Requirements .................... 353,451
Tank Capacity ....................... 451
Fuel System Caution ..................... 362
Fuel, Flexible ........................... 357
Fueling ............................... 361
Fuses ................................ 441
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Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®)........... 172
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ............361,363,405
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 353
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 353
Gauges Coolant Temperature .................. 194
Fuel .............................. 194
Odometer .......................... 198
Tachometer ......................... 198
Gear Ranges ........................... 300
Gear Select Lever Override ................. 396
Gearshift .............................. 300
General Information ...............17,26,141,352
General Maintenance ..................... 408
Glass Cleaning .......................... 437
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...............364,367
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............364,366
GVWR ............................... 364 Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™)
............. 111
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or
Shallow Standing Water ................ 307
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 378
Head Restraints ......................... 152
Headlights ....................... 157,158,447
Automatic ......................... 158
Bulb Replacement .................... 447
Cleaning ........................... 435
Delay ............................. 159
High Beam ......................... 208
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ...... 162
Lights On Reminder .................. 158
On With Wipers ................... 159,167
Passing ............................ 162
Replacing .......................... 447
Switch ......................... 157,158
Time Delay ......................... 159
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INDEX 489

Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 14
Keyless Entry System ...................... 20
Keys ................................. 12
Knee Bolster ............................ 56
Lane Change and Turn Signals .........162,203,450
Lane Change Assist ...................... 162
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 42
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) .....71,73
Latch Plate ............................. 43
Latches ................................ 83
Hood ............................. 155
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 353
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 83
Life of Tires ............................ 340
Light Bulbs .......................... 83,446
Lights .............................. 83,157
Airbag .................... 61,62,66,81,195Automatic Headlights
................. 158
Back-Up ........................... 450
Battery Saver ....................... 163
Brake Assist Warning .................. 321
Brake Warning ...................... 197
Bulb Replacement .................... 447
Courtesy/Reading .................... 163
Daytime Running .................... 161
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...........157,162
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . 321
Engine Temperature Warning ............ 196
Exterior ............................ 83
Fog ......................... 160,203,449
Headlight Switch .................. 157,158
Headlights ......................... 158
Headlights On Reminder ............... 158
Headlights On With Wipers ..........159,167
High Beam ......................... 162
High Beam Indicator .................. 208
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INDEX 491