manual transmission CHRYSLER 200 CONVERTIBLE 2011 1.G User Guide

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE• If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved by a rocking motion.Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the front wheels. Then move the
shift lever back and forth between REVERSE and DRIVE. Using minimal accelerator pedal
pressure to maintain the rocking motion, without spinning the wheels, is most effective.
NOTE: To improve the vehicle's traction when starting off in deep snow, sand or gravel, it may be
desirable to switch the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) to “Partial Off ” mode by momentarily
pressing the ESC Off
switch. For further information on ESC, refer to the Owner's Manual on
the DVD.
CAUTION!
• When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by moving between REVERSE and DRIVE, do not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage may result.
• Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transmission overheating and failure. It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h)
while in gear (no transmission shifting occurring).
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive wheel speeds may
cause tire damage or failure. A tire could explode and injure someone. Do not spin your
vehicle's wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) when you are stuck. Do not let anyone near
a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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MAINTENANCE CHART
Miles:
8,000 16,000 24,000 32,000 40,000 48,000 56,000 64,000 72,000 80,000 88,000 96,000 104,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78
Or Kilometers:
13,000 26,000 39,000 52,000 65,000 78,000 91,000 104,000 117,000 130,000 143,000 156,000 169,000
Change the engine oil and filter. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even
if it occurs before scheduled maintenance. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
If using your vehicle for any of the following: dusty or off-
road conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter; replace
if necessary. XXX
Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary. X X XXXX
Replace the air conditioning filter. X X XXXX
Inspect the CV joints. XXXX
Inspect the exhaust system. X XXXX
Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for
cracks or leaks and all parts for damage, wear, improper
looseness or end play; replace if necessary. XXXXXX
Replace the engine air cleaner filter. X X X
Replace the spark plugs (2.4L Engines) X X X
Replace the spark plugs (3.6L Engines) X
Change the automatic transmission fluid & filter if using your
vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent
trailer towing. X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months or
104,000 miles (169,000 km) whichever comes first. X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 104,000 miles
(169,000 km) or 60 months whichever comes first. X
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. X• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for the complete maintenance schedule.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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Air Conditioning..............20
Airbag ...................10
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) . . . 9
AudioJack ................30
Audio Settings ............. 27,28
Automatic Headlights ...........17
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . . 20 Air Recirculation ............20
Automatic Operation ..........20
Rear Temperature Control ........19
Automatic Transmission Fluid Type ................63
Axle Fluid .................63
Belts, Seat .................9
Brake Fluid ................63
Brake System Master Cylinder .............63
Bulb Replacement .............69
Calibration, Compass ...........39
Change Oil Indicator ...........49
Climate Control ..............19
Clock Setting .............. 28,30
Compass Calibration ...........39
Convertible Top ............. 8,21
Convertible Top Manual Override .....21
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ............63
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ......18
Cruise Light ................18
Customer Assistance ...........70
Defects, Reporting .............71
Dimmer Control ..............17
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .........17
Disarming, Theft System ..........9
Driver Cockpit ...............4
ECO ...................40
Electronic Speed Control
(Cruise Control) ..............18
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .....46
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) ................. 39,40
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System ......24Engine
Compartment ..............61
Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........63
Oil ...................63
Oil Filter ................63
Oil Selection ..............63
Overheating ..............49
EventDataRecorder ...........59
Exterior Lights ...............69
Flash-To-Pass ...............17
Fluid Capacities ..............63
Fluid, Brake ................63
Fluids ...................63
Fog Lights .................17
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..........58
Front Heated Seats ............15
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Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ..........49
Gasoline ................63
Specifications ..............63
Fuses ...................66
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ....41
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) .........49
HardDiskDrive ..............31
Headlights Automatic ................17
Dimmer Switch .............17
HighBeam ...............17
Heated Seats ................15
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer)
Switch ...................17
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener)
Transmitter .................41
Hood Release ...............60
Instrument Cluster Indicators .................7
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights .....46
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) .....66
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ....18
Introduction .................2
iPod®/USB/MP3 Control .........38
Bluetooth Streaming Audio .......39
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