ECU CHRYSLER 200 CONVERTIBLE 2012 1.G Workshop Manual

CAUTION! (Continued)
•When securing the vehicle to a flatbed truck, do
not attach to front or rear suspension components.
Damage to your vehicle may result from improper
towing.
•Do not push or tow this vehicle with another
vehicle as damage to the bumper fascia and trans-
mission may result.
•If the vehicle being towed requires steering, the
ignition switch must be in the ON position, not
the LOCK or ACC positions.
Automatic Transmission
The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with
all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed.If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmis-
sion is operable, the vehicle may be flat towed (with all
four wheels on the ground) under the following condi-
tions:
•The shift lever must be in NEUTRAL.
•The towing distance must not exceed 15 mi (24 km).
•The towing speed must not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h).
If the transmission is not operable, or the vehicle must
be towed faster than 25 mph (40 km/h) or farther than 15
mi (24 km), it must be towed with the front wheels OFF
the ground (using a flatbed truck, towing dolly, or
wheel lift equipment with the front wheels raised).
412 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

Refrigerant Recovery And Recycling
R-134a air conditioning refrigerant is a hydrofluoro-
carbon (HFC) that is endorsed by the Environmental
Protection Agency and is an ozone-saving product. How-
ever, the manufacturer recommends that air conditioning
service be performed by authorized dealers or other
service facilities using recovery and recycling equipment.
NOTE:Use only manufacturer approved A/C System
Sealers, Stop Leak Products, Seal Conditioners, Compres-
sor Oil, and Refrigerants.
A/C Air Filter – If Equipped
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
maintenance intervals.
WARNING!
Do not remove the A/C Air Filter while the blower is
operating or personal injury may result. The A/C Air Filter is located in the fresh air inlet behind
the glove box. Perform the following procedure to re-
place the filter:
1. Open the glove box and remove all contents.
2. Push in on the sides of the glove box and lower the
door.
3. Disconnect the glove box door dampener from the slot
on the side of the box. This is done by grasping the
dampener connector (on the outside of the box) and the
end of the connector pin (on the inside of the box) with
your thumb and forefinger and pulling outward while
lightly lifting upward on the door with your other hand.
Once disconnected, the dampener will retract under-
neath the instrument panel if you release it.
4. Pivot the glove box downward.
5. Disengage the two retaining tabs that secure the filter
cover to the HVAC housing and remove the cover.
430 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

WARNING! (Continued)
•To avoid contamination from foreign matter or
moisture, use only new brake fluid or fluid that
has been in a tightly closed container. Keep the
master cylinder reservoir cap secured at all times.
Brake fluid in a open container absorbs moisture
from the air resulting in a lower boiling point.
This may cause it to boil unexpectedly during hard
or prolonged braking, resulting in sudden brake
failure. This could result in a collision.
•Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in
spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts, causing
the brake fluid to catch fire. Brake fluid can also
damage painted and vinyl surfaces, care should be
taken to avoid its contact with these surfaces.(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not allow petroleum based fluid to contami-
nate the brake fluid. Brake seal components could
be damaged, causing partial or complete brake
failure. This could result in a collision.
Automatic Transmission
The automatic transmission and differential assembly are
contained within a single housing.
The fluid level in the automatic transmission should be
checked whenever the vehicle is serviced. Operation with
an improper fluid level will greatly reduce the life of the
transmission and the fluid.
Selection Of Lubricant
It is important that the proper lubricant is used in the
transmission to assure optimum transmission perfor-
mance. Use only the manufacturer’s recommended trans-
mission fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 443

3. Rotate bulb and connector one-quarter turn and pull
outward from assembly.
CAUTION!
Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil
contamination will severely shorten bulb life.4. Pull the bulb out of the socket and replace the bulb.
5. If the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface,
clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol.
6. Reinsert the bulb and socket assembly and rotate
clockwise one-quarter turn to secure.
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NOTE:It is normal to hear a loud sound when the lower
tail lamp area unsnaps from the vehicle mounting
bracket during tail lamp removal.
4. Twist and remove socket from lamp.
5. Remove bulb from socket and replace.
6. Reinstall the tail lamp, fasteners, and trunk liner.License Plate Lamp
1. Using a small screwdriver, press inward the locking
tab on the side of the lamp assembly and pull down on
the lamp assembly for removal.
2. Pull bulb from socket, replace, and reinstall the lamp
assembly into place ensuring the locking tab is secure.
464 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

About Your Brakes....................... 324
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .............. 326
Accessory Delay, Power .................... 13
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 437
Adding Fuel ........................... 372
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 433
Additives, Fuel ......................... 366
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 427
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 429
Air Conditioning ........................ 285
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 285
Air Conditioning Filter .................298,430
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............429,430
Air Conditioning System .............285,290,429
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 299
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 345
Airbag ................................ 57
Airbag Deployment ....................... 65
Airbag Light ................... 62,63,67,83,203Airbag Maintenance
....................... 66
Airbag, Side ........................ 60,61,64
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ............... 61
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............18,211
Alarm, Panic ............................ 25
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................247,273
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 326
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 326
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 18
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............437,465
Disposal ........................... 439
Appearance Care ........................ 445
Ashtray ............................... 188
Assistance Towing ....................... 128
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 35
Auto Unlock, Doors ....................... 32
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................ 111
Automatic Door Locks ..................... 32
494 INDEX

Lights On Reminder.................. 162
Low Fuel .......................... 203
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ...... 214
Map Reading ....................... 167
Oil Pressure ........................ 204
Park ........................... 161,162
Passing ............................ 166
Seat Belt Reminder ................... 203
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ............. 19
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ............ 211
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .......212,355
Traction Control ..................... 333
Turn Signal ............ 85,161,166,210,462,463
Voltage ............................ 203
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 202
Loading Vehicle ...................... 375,376
Capacities .......................... 376
Tires .............................. 340
Locks ................................. 30 Auto Unlock
......................... 32
Automatic Door ...................... 32
Door .............................. 30
Power Door ......................... 32
Low Tire Pressure System .................. 355
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH) ............................ 73,75
Lubrication, Body ....................... 431
Lumbar Support ........................ 154
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 427
Maintenance Procedures ................... 422
Maintenance Schedule .................... 470
Maintenance, General ..................... 422
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 214,420
Manual, Service ......................... 489
Map/Reading Lights ..................... 167
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................. 441
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ............. 155
504 INDEX

Radio Operation........................ 285
Radio Remote Controls .................... 283
Rear Cupholder ......................... 189
Rear Window Defroster ................... 194
Rear Window Features .................... 194
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 68
Recreational Towing ...................... 388
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 364
Refrigerant ............................ 430
Release, Hood .......................... 159
Reminder, Lights On ..................... 162
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 55
Remote Control Security Alarm ....................... 18
Starting System ....................... 27
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 283
Remote Starting System .................... 27
Remote Trunk Release ..................... 37 Replacement Bulbs
....................... 459
Replacement Keys ........................ 16
Replacement Parts ....................... 421
Replacement Tires ....................... 352
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 488
Resetting Oil Change Indicator ...........208,221
Restraint, Head ......................... 155
Restraints, Child ......................... 69
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 39
Rotation, Tires .......................... 354
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 83
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 85
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 488
Safety Information, Tire ................... 334
Safety Tips ............................. 81
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 82
Satellite Radio Antenna .................247,273
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 470
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INDEX 507

Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 450
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 55
Seat Belts .......................... 39,43,83
And Pregnant Women .................. 56
Child Restraint ................. 69,70,71,77
Extender ........................... 57
Front Seat ......................... 43,44
Inspection .......................... 83
Operating Instructions .................. 44
Pretensioners ........................ 50
Rear Seat ........................... 43
Reminder .......................... 203
Untwisting Procedure .................. 48
Seats ................................. 150
Easy Entry ......................... 155
Heated ............................ 152
Height Adjustment ................... 150
Lumbar Support ..................... 154
Memory ........................... 155 Power
............................ 150
Reclining .......................... 153
Seatback Release ..................... 155
Tilting ............................ 150
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 18
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........437,466
Selection of Oil ......................... 424
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Sentry Key Programming ................... 17
Service Assistance ....................... 485
Service Contract ......................... 487
Service Manuals ........................ 489
Setting the Clock ................ 230,233,252,261
Settings, Personal ........................ 227
Shift Lever Override ...................... 410
Short Message Service (SMS) ................ 136
Shoulder Belts ........................... 43
Side Airbag ............................. 64
Side View Mirror Adjustment ............... 112
508 INDEX

Side Window Demisters (Defrosters).......... 297
Signals, Turn ...................... 85,166,463
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 319
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 354
Snow Tires ............................ 354
Spare Tire ....................... 348,349,394
Specifications Oil ............................... 424
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...........173,209
Speedometer ........................... 202
Starting ............................. 27,305
Engine Fails to Start .................. 306
Remote ............................ 27
Starting Procedures ...................... 305
Steering Column Lock ....................... 172
Power .......................... 322,323
Tilt Column ........................ 172
Wheel, Tilt ......................... 172 Steering Wheel Audio Controls
.............. 283
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls .............................. 283
Storage ............................ 190,459
Storage, Vehicle ......................... 297
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 408
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 57
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 426
System, Remote Starting .................... 27
Tachometer ............................ 206
Taillights .............................. 463
Telescoping Steering Column ............... 172
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 290
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......202,393
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 73
Text Messaging ......................... 136
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 18
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
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INDEX 509