warning CHRYSLER 200 CONVERTIBLE 2011 1.G Owner's Manual

WARNING!
• Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of theseat could cause you to lose control. The seat belt might not be properly adjusted, and
you could be severely injured or killed. Only adjust a seat while the vehicle is parked.
• Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the seat belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a collision, you could slide under the seat belt and be severely injured or
killed. Use the recliner only when the vehicle is parked.
HEATED SEATS
Front Heated Seats
• The controls for the front heated seats arelocated in the center console below the
climate controls.
• Press the switch once to select High-level heating. Press the switch a second time to
select Low-level heating. Press the switch a
third time to shut the heating elements Off.
• If the High-level setting is selected, the system will automatically switch to Low-level
after approximately 60 minutes. The
Low-level setting will turn Off automatically
after approximately 45 minutes.
WARNING!
• Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness,diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or other physical
conditions must exercise care when using the seat heater. It may cause burns even at low
temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time.
• Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion. This may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting in a seat that has been
overheated could cause serious burns due to the increased surface temperature of the
seat.
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TILT / TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN• The tilt/telescoping control lever is locatedbelow the steering wheel at the end of the
steering column.
• Push down on the lever to unlock the steering column.
• To tilt the steering column, move the steering wheel upward or downward as desired. To
lengthen or shorten the steering column, pull
the steering wheel outward or push it inward
as desired.
• Pull upward on the lever to lock the column firmly in place.
WARNING!
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. The tilt/telescoping adjustment must be
locked while driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving or driving without the
tilt/telescoping adjustment locked could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
Failure to follow this warning may result in you and others being severely injured or killed.
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Accel/Decel
• Once a speed is set, pushing the RES + button once or the SET – button once will increase ordecrease the set speed approximately 1 mph (2 km/h).
• Push and hold the RES + button to accelerate in 5mph (8 km/h) increments or push and hold the SET – button to decelerate in 5mph (8 km/h) increments; release the button to save the
new set speed.
Resume
• To resume a previously selected set speed in memory, push the RES + button and release.
Cancel
• Push the CANCEL button, or apply the brakes to cancel the set speed and maintain the setspeed memory.
• Push the ON/OFF button to turn the system off and erase the set speed memory.
WARNING!
• Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could lose control
and have a collision. Always leave the Electronic Speed Control system off when you are
not using it.
• Electronic Speed Control can be dangerous where the system cannot maintain a constant speed. Your vehicle could go too fast for the conditions, and you could lose
control. A collision could be the result. Do not use Electronic Speed Control in heavy
traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, snow-covered or slippery.
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS
Air Recirculation
• Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation.
• For window defogging, turn the recirculation button off.
• Recirculation is not allowed in defrost, floor, defrost/floor (mix) modes.
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Changing The Volume
• Start a dialogue by pressing the Phone button, then adjust the volume during a normal
call.
• Use the radio ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob to adjust the volume to a comfortable level while the Uconnect™ system is speaking. Please note the volume setting for Uconnect™ is
different than the audio system.
NOTE: To access the tutorial, press the Uconnect™ hard-key. After the BEEP, say “tutorial”. Press
any hard-key/button or touch the display (Touch-Screen radio) to cancel the tutorial.
WARNING!
• Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions following local laws and phone use. All attention should be kept on the roadway ahead. Failure to
do so may result in a collision causing you and others to be severely injured or killed.
• In an emergency, to use Uconnect™ Phone, your mobile phone must be: • turned on,
• paired to Uconnect™ Phone,
• and have network coverage.
Uconnect™ VOICE COMMAND
• The Uconnect™ Voice Command system allows you to control your AM, FM radio, satelliteradio, disc player, Uconnect™ Phone, a memo recorder, and supported portable media devices.
• When you press the Voice Command button
located on the radio faceplate or
steering wheel, you will hear a beep. The beep is your signal to give a command. If you do not
say a command within a few seconds, the system will present you with a list of options. If you
ever wish to interrupt the system while it lists options, press the Voice Command
button
, listen for the BEEP, and say your command.
Voice Command for Text Messaging
• If equipped with Uconnect™ Voice Command, your Media Center 430N radio may be able to play incoming SMS messages through the vehicle sound system.
• It also allows you to respond by selecting from various pre-defined phrases.
• Not all phones are compatible with this feature. Refer to the phone compatibility list at www.chrysler.com/uconnect. Connected mobile phones must be bluetooth-compatible, and
paired with your radio.
Changing The Volume
• Start a dialogue by pressing the Voice Command button, then say a command (for
example, “tutorial”).
• Use the radio ON/OFF VOLUME rotary knob to adjust the volume to a comfortable level while the Voice Command system is speaking. The volume setting for Voice Command is
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• For vehicles equipped with Video Entertainment System (VES)™, refer to the Uconnect™ VoiceCommand section of the Uconnect™ User's Manual on the DVD for further details.
• For vehicles not equipped with VES™, refer to your vehicle Owner's Manual on the DVD for Uconnect™ Voice Command information.
NOTE: To access the tutorial, press the Voice Command button
. After the BEEP, say
“tutorial”. Press any hard-key/button or touch the display (Touch-Screen radio) to cancel the tutorial.
WARNING!
Any voice commanded system should be used only in safe driving conditions following
local laws and phone use. All attention should be kept on the roadway ahead. Failure to do
so may result in a collision causing you and others to be severely injured or killed.
iPod®/USB/MP3 CONTROL
• There are many ways to play music fromiPod® players or other portable devices
through your vehicle's speakers. Your choices
depend on what radio your vehicle is
equipped with.
• The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate.
If Equipped With Media Center 130 with Satellite Radio (Sales Code RES + RSC), Media Center
430/430N (Sales Code RBZ/RHB) Or Media Center 730N (RHR)
• The USB port, located within the instrument panel storage bin, allows you to plug an iPod® intothe vehicle's sound system.
• To hear audio from devices connected to this port from a non-touch-screen radio, press the AUX button on the radio faceplate. From a touch-screen radio, press the MEDIA hard-key,
then touch the AUX or iPod® soft-key.
• When connected to this feature: • The iPod® can be controlled using the radio buttons to Play, Browse, and List the iPod® orexternal devices contents. Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for details.
• The iPod® battery charges when plugged into the USB port (if supported by the specific audio device).
• Compatible iPod® devices may also be controllable using voice commands. Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for details.
NOTE:
• The USB port supports certain Mini, Classic, Nano, Touch, and iPhone® devices. The USB port also supports playing music from compatible external USB Mass Storage Class memory devices.
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For supported audio file formats, refer to the USB Port section in the Owner's Manual on the
DVD. Refer to www.chrysler.com/uconnect website for a list of tested iPod®s. Some iPod®
software versions may not fully support the USB port features. Please visit Apple’s website for
iPod® software updates.
Bluetooth® Streaming Audio
• If equipped with Uconnect™ Voice Command, your Bluetooth-equipped iPod® devices, cellphones or other media players, may also be able to stream music to your vehicle's speakers.
Your connected device must be Bluetooth-compatible, and paired with your Media Center
radio (see Uconnect™ Phone for pairing instructions). Press the AUX button on the radio
faceplate until "BT" is displayed on the radio screen.
WARNING!
Do not plug in or remove the iPod® or external device while driving. Failure to follow this
warning could result in a collision.
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)
• The EVIC features a driver interactivedisplay that is located in the instrument
cluster. Pressing the controls on the left side
of the steering wheel allows the driver to
select vehicle information and Personal
Settings. For additional information, refer to
Programmable Features in this guide.
• Press and release the MENU button to advance the display to Trip Functions or
Personal settings or to return to the default
System status display.
• Press and release the DOWN
button to advance the display through the various Trip
Functions or Personal Settings.
• Press and release the COMPASS
button to display the compass heading and the outside
temperature.
• Press and release the SELECT
Button to accept a selection. The SELECT Button also
resets various Trip Functions.
Compass Calibration
• This compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the need to set the compass manually. When the vehicle is new, the compass may appear erratic and the EVIC will display “CAL” until the
compass is calibrated.
• You may also calibrate the compass by completing one or more 360 degree turns (in an area free from large metal or metallic objects) until the “CAL” message displayed in the EVIC turns
off. The compass will now function normally.
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Programming A Rolling Code System• At the garage door opener motor (in the garage), locate the “learn” or “programming” button. This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the garage door
opener motor (it is NOT the button normally used to open and close the door).
• Firmly press and release the “learn” or “programming” button. The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer. Within 30 seconds, return to the vehicle and press the
programmed HomeLink® button twice (holding the button for two seconds each time). If the
device is plugged in and activates, programming is complete.
• If the device does not activate, press the button a third time (for two seconds) to complete the programming.
Using HomeLink® • To operate, simply press and release the programmed HomeLink® button and the programmed device will operate.
• Refer to your Owner’s Manual on the DVD for further details. If you have any problems programming HomeLink®, or require assistance, please call toll-free 1–800–355–3515 or, on the
Internet, at www.HomeLink.com.
WARNING!
• Your motorized door or gate will open and close while you are programming the universaltransceiver. Do not program the transceiver if people or pets are in the path of the door
or gate.
• Do not run your vehicle in a closed garage or confined area while programming the transceiver. Exhaust gas from your vehicle contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is
odorless and colorless. Carbon Monoxide is poisonous when inhaled and can cause you
and others to be severely injured or killed.
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24-HOUR TOWING ASSISTANCE• Dial toll-free 1-800-521-2779 or 1-800-363-4869 for Canadian residents.
• Provide your name, vehicle identification number and license plate number.
• Provide your location, including telephone number, from which you are calling.
• Briefly describe the nature of the problem and answer a few simple questions.
• You will be given the name of the service provider and an estimated time of arrival. If you feelyou are in an “unsafe situation”, please let us know. With your consent, we will contact local
police or safety authorities.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light
• 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 b een driven several miles (kilometers) at speeds
greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), we recommend you do not operate the vehicle. Have the
vehicle serviced immediately.
• The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” starts to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and the ESC system becomes active. If the light begins to flash during acceleration,
ease up on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your speed
and driving to the prevailing road conditions. The light also flashes when TCS is active. To
improve the vehicle's traction when starting off in deep snow, sand or gravel, it may be
desirable to switch the ESC system to Partial Off mode by momentarily pressing the ESC
Off
switch.
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light
• Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly, when cold and inflatedto the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or
tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on
the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation
pressure for those tires.)
• As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is
significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure.
Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire
failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the
vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
• IF THE LIGHT STARTS FLASHING INDICATING A LOW TIRE PRESSURE, ADJUST
THE AIR PRESSURE IN THE LOW TIRE TO THE AIR PRESSURE SHOWN ON THE
VEHICLE PLACARD OR TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE LABEL LOCATED ON THE
DRIVER'S DOOR. NOTE: AFTER INFLATION, THE VEHICLE MAY NEED TO BE
DRIVEN FOR 20 MINUTES BEFORE THE FLASHING LIGHT WILL TURN OFF.
• Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level
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• Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when thesystem is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire
pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately
one minute and then remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue each time
the vehicle is restarted as long as the malfunction exists.
• When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including
the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS
from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or
more tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and
wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.
CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized for the original equipment tires and wheels. TPMS
pressures and warning have been established for the tire size equipped on your vehicle.
Undesirable system operation or sensor damage may result when using replacement
equipment that is not of the same size, type, and/or style. Aftermarket wheels can cause
sensor damage. Do not use tire sealant from a can, or balance beads if your vehicle is
equipped with a TPMS, as damage to the sensors may result.
- Engine Temperature Warning Light
• This light warns of an overheated engine condition.
• If the light turns on or flashes continuously while driving, safely pull over and stop the vehicle. Ifthe A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into NEUTRAL and idle the
vehicle. If the temperature reading does not return to normal, turn the engine off immediately.
• We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by steam
or boiling coolant. You may want to call an authorized service center for service if your
vehicle overheats.
BRAKE- Brake Warning Light
• The Brake Warning light illuminates when there is either a system malfunction or the parkingbrake is applied. If the light is on and the parking brake is not applied, it indicates a possible
brake hydraulic malfunction, brake booster problem or an Anti-Lock Brake System problem.
• We recommend you drive to the nearest service center and have the vehicle serviced immediately. WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system may
have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have a collision. Have the
vehicle checked immediately.
- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
• Certain conditions, such as a loose or missing gas cap, poor fuel quality, etc., may illuminate theMIL after engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light stays on through several
typical driving cycles. In most situations, the vehicle will drive normally and not require towing.
• If the MIL flashes when the engine is running, serious conditions may exist that could lead to immediate loss of power or severe catalytic converter damage. We recommend you do not
operate the vehicle. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Charging System Light
• This light shows the status of the electrical charging system. If the charging system lightremains on, it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging system.
• We recommend you do not continue driving if the charging system light is on. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Oil Pressure Warning Light
• This light indicates low engine oil pressure. If the light turns on while driving, stop the vehicleand shut off the engine as soon as possible. A chime will sound for four minutes when this light
turns on.
• We recommend you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light
• This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).
• If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, we recommend you driveto the nearest service center and have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light
• This light informs you of a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system.
• If a problem is detected, the light will come on while the engine is running. Cycle the ignitionwhen the vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever is placed in the PARK position; the
light should turn off.
• If the light remains lit with the engine running, your vehicle will usually be drivable; however, see an authorized service center immediately. If the light is flashing when the engine is running,
immediate service is required and you may experience reduced performance, an
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