center console CHRYSLER 200 CONVERTIBLE 2011 1.G User Guide

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.
GETTING STARTED
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POWER CONVERTIBLE TOP OPERATION• Before lowering the top, verify the cargo shield is perfectly positioned in the trunk.
Positioning The Cargo Shield For Top Operation
• Pull the cargo shield toward you to begin unfolding the panels. Grasp the handle in the centerof the outermost (top) panel and raise the cargo shield. Then, align and seat the tabs at each
end of the cargo shield in the V slots in the trunk liner as shown in the illustration.
• The power top switch will operate when theignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN or
ACC position and when in the power
accessory delay.
Lowering
• The power top switch is located on thecenter console.
• The power top switch has two top down positions which affect window position when
lowering the top.
• Press and hold the switch halfway down to the first detent position to lower the top
and maintain the current window positions.
• Press and hold the switch fully down to the second detent position to lower the top
and completely lower all four windows.
Raising
• Press and hold the switch in the top up position until the operation of raising the top and
latching is complete. “TOP DONE” will be displayed in the odometer or “CONVERTIBLE
TOP COMPLETE” in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center once the convertible top is
completely raised and latched.
• Continue to hold the switch in the up position to completely raise all four windows.
Emergency Bypass Mode (To Raise The Top Only)
• This procedure is only to be used to raise the top when the top cannot be returned to the UP (raised) position by pressing the POWER TOP switch or is in a position in which the vehicle
cannot be driven. Please follow these emergency bypass instructions to return the top to the
UP (raised) position.
• Press the POWER TOP switch in the Top Up direction five times within two seconds and hold the switch in the Top Up position for a minimum of two minutes.
• If damage starts to occur while in the Emergency Bypass Mode, immediately release the POWER TOP switch and see your authorized dealer.
NOTE: This procedure may take more time to fully raise and close the power top. It is not
uncommon to see delays of up to 30 seconds before operation begins.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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POWER OUTLETS• There are two 12 Volt electrical outlets on thisvehicle.
• The instrument panel power outlet, located below the climate control knobs, has power
available only when the ignition is ON. This
power outlet will also operate a conventional
cigar lighter unit.
• There is also a power outlet located on the inside of the center console. This power outlet is powered directly from the battery (power available at all times). Items plugged into this power
outlet may discharge the battery and/or prevent the engine from starting.
NOTE:
• Do not exceed the maximum power of 160 Watts (13 Amps) at 12 Volts. If the 160 Watt (13 Amp) power rating is exceeded, the fuse protecting the system will need to be replaced.
• Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not insert any other object in the power outlet as this will damage the outlet and blow the fuse. Improper use of the power outlet can cause
damage not covered by your warranty.
ELECTRONICS
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SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE• If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be moved out of the PARK position, you canuse the following procedure to temporarily move the shift lever:
• To access the shift lever override, remove the cupholder liner.
• Firmly set the parking brake.
• Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position without starting the engine.
• Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.
• Using a screwdriver or similar tool, press and hold the override tab through the access port on the center console.
• Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position.
• The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL.
• Reinstall the override cover. WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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