snow chains CHRYSLER 200 CONVERTIBLE 2011 1.G Owners Manual

▫Tire Inflation Pressures ................ 333
▫ Radial-Ply Tires ..................... 335
▫ Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire
And Wheel – If Equipped .............. 336
▫ Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped ........ 336
▫ Full Size Spare – If Equipped ............ 337
▫ Limited-Use Spare – If Equipped ......... 338
▫ Tire Spinning ....................... 338
▫ Tread Wear Indicators ................. 339
▫ Life Of Tire ........................ 340
▫ Replacement Tires .................... 340
 Tire Chains .......................... 341
 Snow Tires .......................... 342 
Tire Rotation Recommendations ........... 342
 Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ....... 343
▫ Base System ........................ 346
▫ Premium System – If Equipped .......... 348
▫ General Information .................. 352
 Fuel Requirements ..................... 353
▫ Reformulated Gasoline ................ 353
▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ............. 354
▫ E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles ...... 354
▫ MMT In Gasoline .................... 355
▫ Materials Added To Fuel ............... 355
▫ Fuel System Cautions ................. 356
▫ Carbon Monoxide Warnings ............ 357
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To turn ESC on again, momentarily press the “ESC Off”
switch. This will restore the normal “ESC On” mode of
operation.
WARNING!
In partial ESC mode, the engine power reduction
feature of ESC is disabled. Therefore, enhanced
vehicle stability offered by the ESC system is re-
duced.
NOTE: To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving
with snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand or
gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the “Partial Off”
mode by pressing the “ESC Off” switch. Once the situa-
tion requiring ESC to be switched to the “Partial Off”
mode is overcome, turn ESC on again by momentarily
pressing the “ESC Off” switch. This may be done while
the vehicle is in motion.
ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light And
ESC OFF Indicator Light
The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator
Light” in the instrument cluster will come on
when the ignition switch is turned to the ON
position. It should go out with the engine
running. If the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator
Light” comes on continuously with the engine running, a
malfunction has been detected in the ESC system. If this
light remains on after several ignition cycles, and the
vehicle has been driven several miles (kilometers) at
speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see your autho-
rized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem
diagnosed and corrected.
The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” (lo-
cated in the instrument cluster) starts to flash as soon as
the tires lose traction and the ESC system becomes active.
The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” also
flashes when TCS is active. If the “ESC Activation/
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Check TPMS Warning
The “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will flash
on and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid when
a system fault is detected. The system fault will also
sound a chime. If the ignition key is cycled, this sequence
will repeat, providing the system fault still exists. The
“Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will turn off
when the fault condition no longer exists. A system fault
can occur due to any of the following:
1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to
facilities emitting the same Radio Frequencies as the TPM
sensors.
2. Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting
that affects radio wave signals.
3. Lots of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel
housings.
4. Using tire chains on the vehicle.5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM sensors.
NOTE:
1. The compact spare tire (if equipped) does not have a
tire pressure monitoring sensor. Therefore, the TPMS will
not monitor the pressure in the compact spare tire.
2. If you install the compact spare tire in place of a road
tire that has a pressure below the low-pressure warning
limit, upon the next ignition key cycle, a chime will
sound and the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light”
will turn ON and a
LOW TIREmessage will be dis-
played for a minimum of five seconds.
3. After driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above
15 mph (24 km/h), the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale
Light” will flash on and off for 75 seconds and then
remain on solid.
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If the ignition key is cycled, this sequence will repeat,
providing the system fault still exists. If the system fault
no longer exists, the “Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale
Light” will no longer flash, and theCHECK TPM
SYSTEM message will no longer display, and a pressure
value will display in place of the dashes. A system fault
can occur due to any of the following:
1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to
facilities emitting the same Radio Frequencies as the TPM
sensors.
2. Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting
that affects radio wave signals.
3. Lots of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel
housings.
4. Using tire chains on the vehicle.
5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM sensors. The EVIC will also display a
CHECK TPM SYSTEM
message for a minimum of five seconds when a system
fault related to an incorrect sensor location fault is
detected. In this case, the CHECK TPM SYSTEMmes-
sage is then followed with a graphic display with pres-
sure values still shown. This indicates that the pressure
values are still being received from the TPM sensors but
they may not be located in the correct vehicle position.
The system still needs to be serviced as long as the
CHECK TPM SYSTEM message is displayed.
NOTE:
1. The compact spare tire (if so equipped) does not have
a tire pressure monitoring sensor. Therefore, the TPMS
will not monitor the pressure in the compact spare tire.
2. If you install the compact spare tire in place of a road
tire that has a pressure below the low-pressure warning
limit, upon the next ignition key cycle, the “Tire Pressure
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Service Manuals........................ 477
Setting the Clock ................ 221,224,243,252
Settings, Personal ........................ 218
Shift Lever Override ...................... 396
Shifting Automatic Transaxle .................. 297
Shoulder Belts ........................... 42
Side Airbag ............................. 62
Side View Mirror Adjustment ............... 109
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) .......... 287
Signals, Turn ...................... 83,162,450
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 306
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 341
Snow Tires ............................ 342
Spare Tire ....................... 336,338,380
Specifications Oil ............................... 410
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...........169,202
Speedometer ........................... 194 Starting
............................. 27,294
Engine Fails to Start .................. 295
Remote ............................ 27
Starting and Operating .................... 294
Starting Procedures ...................... 294
Steering Column Lock ....................... 168
Power ............................ 309
Tilt Column ........................ 168
Wheel, Tilt ......................... 168
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .............. 273
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls ......................... 273
Storage ............................ 183,446
Storage, Vehicle ......................... 286
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 395
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 56
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 412
System, Remote Starting .................... 27
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Tachometer............................ 198
Taillights .............................. 450
Telescoping Steering Column ............... 168
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 280
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......194,379
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 71
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 18
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 168
Time Delay, Headlight .................... 159
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 328
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 326
Tire Markings .......................... 322
Tire Safety Information .................... 322
Tires ............................ 83,332,479
Aging (Life of Tires) .................. 340
Air Pressure ........................ 332
Chains ............................ 341
Changing .......................... 380 Compact Spare
...................... 336
General Information .................. 332
High Speed ......................... 335
Inflation Pressures .................... 333
Jacking ............................ 380
Life of Tires ........................ 340
Load Capacity .................... 328,329
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ......... 343
Pressure Warning Light ................ 205
Quality Grading ..................... 479
Radial ............................ 335
Replacement ........................ 340
Rotation ........................... 342
Safety .......................... 322,332
Sizes ............................. 324
Snow Tires ......................... 342
Spare Tire .......................... 380
Spinning ........................... 338
Tread Wear Indicators ................. 339
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