CHRYSLER 200 CONVERTIBLE 2013 1.G Owners Manual

Lowering the Power Convertible Top
Using The Power Top Switch
NOTE:The power top switch will operate when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON or ACC position and
when in the power accessory delay.
There are two Top Down switch positions.
Press and hold the switch to the first detent.
The system will lower all fully raised windows
approximately 0.5 in (10 mm), lower the top to
its fully retracted position, and then raise the windows.
Press and hold the switch to the second detent. The
system will lower all four windows and the top to their
fully retracted positions.
The driver has to press and hold the convertible top
switch during the entire opening cycle, if there is anobstruction and the driver is alerted, the convertible top
operation can be stopped by releasing the switch.Using The Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter
NOTE:Steps1–3must be performed within five
seconds.
1. Press and release the UNLOCK button on the RKE
transmitter.
Press and release the POWER TOP button on
the RKE transmitter.
2. Press and hold the POWER TOP button until the
Power Top and All Windows Down feature is com-
plete.
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Raising The Power Convertible Top
Using The Power Top Switch
NOTE:The power top switch will operate when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON or ACC position and
when in the power accessory delay.
Press and hold the switch in the Top Up
position until the operation of raising the top
and latching it is complete, which is indicated
by the system raising the windows and dis-
playing “TOP DONE” in the odometer or “CONVERT-
IBLE TOP COMPLETE” in the EVIC (if equipped).
Using The Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter
You cannot use the power top button on the RKE
transmitter to raise the power convertible top. You must
use the power top switch inside the vehicle to perform
this operation.
Manually
Closing the power convertible top manually is a compli-
cated and physically demanding procedure, and it re-
quires a special tool to do so. In the event that you
experience a malfunction when operating the power
convertible top:
1. Read all of the Notes, Cautions, and Warning found
under “Power Convertible Top Usage Precautions” to
verify all operating conditions are met.
2. Check for Operation and Warning Messages as de-
scribed under “Power Convertible Top Operation and
Warning Messages.” If applicable, perform the related
action to correct the condition present.
3. If Steps 1 and 2 do not resolve the problem, refer to
“Emergency Bypass Mode”.
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Wind Stop — If Equipped
The Wind Stop installs in the backseat area of the vehicle.
The Wind Stop will not interfere with power top opera-
tion. Therefore, it can remain installed when the top is up.
However, when not in use, the Wind Stop folds to allow
for convenient storage underneath the cargo shield in the
trunk.
NOTE:It is recommended that you lower the convert-
ible top before installing or removing the Wind Stop.
Installing The Wind Stop
1. Remove the Wind Stop from the trunk.
2. Unfold the Wind Stop framework.
3. Lay the small frame (1) flat on top of the large frame
(2) and snap the two frames together by engaging the
frame lock (3).NOTE:The frames must lie flat on each other in order to
snap them together.
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4. Pivot the small frame (1) away from the large frame (2)
until the pivot lock (3) engages to lock the two frames
in an L shape.5. Unfold both stems at the rear of the large frame.
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6. Align and insert the stems into the slot in each trim
panel.7. Align the pins at the front of the large frame with the
hole in each trim panel. Slide the pins outward until
fully extended into each hole.
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Removing And Storing The Wind Stop
Reverse the installation procedure to remove, fold, and
store the Wind Stop. However, note the following before
doing so:
Disengage the pivot lock (1) to fold the small frame flat
onto the large frame. Disengage the frame lock (2) to
disconnect the small frame from the large frame.
Power Convertible Top Operation And Warning
Messages
When the appropriate conditions exist, the PTCM dis-
plays various power convertible top operation and warn-
ing messages in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) – if equipped, or in the Odometer for vehicles not
equipped with the EVIC. Refer to the following chart for
message related information:
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EVIC
Mes-
sageEVIC
Message
Display
TimeOdometer
Message
(< 5 mph
[8 km/h])
Odometer
Message
Display
TimeOdometer
Message
(> 5 mph
[8 km/h])
Odometer
Message
Display
TimeChime Condi-
tionOperator
Action
Required
CON-
VERTIBLE
TOP NOT
SECUREDUntil
Opera-
tion is
Com-
pleteTOP nOT
SECUrEUntil Op-
eration is
Complete— — — The Sys-
tem is
Lowering
or Rais-
ing the
To p—
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EVIC
Mes-
sageEVIC
Message
Display
TimeOdometer
Message
(< 5 mph
[8 km/h])
Odometer
Message
Display
TimeOdometer
Message
(> 5 mph
[8 km/h])
Odometer
Message
Display
TimeChime Condi-
tionOperator
Action
Required
CON-
VERTIBLE
TOP
COM-
PLETE9 sec. TOP
DONEDisplay
Scrolls for
6 sec.— — Single
ChimeThe Sys-
tem Com-
pletes
Operation
of Lower-
ing or
Raising
the Top—
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EVIC
Mes-
sageEVIC
Message
Display
TimeOdometer
Message
(< 5 mph
[8 km/h])
Odometer
Message
Display
TimeOdometer
Message
(> 5 mph
[8 km/h])
Odometer
Message
Display
TimeChime Condi-
tionOperator
Action
Required
SECURE
CARGO
SHIELD9 sec. SET
CARGO
SHIELDDisplay
Scrolls for
9 sec.— — Single
ChimeThe Top
Fails to
Move
When
Operating
the
Power
Top Con-
trolPosition
the Cargo
Shield in
the Trunk
to Allow
Top Op-
eration
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EVIC
Mes-
sageEVIC
Message
Display
TimeOdometer
Message
(< 5 mph
[8 km/h])
Odometer
Message
Display
TimeOdometer
Message
(> 5 mph
[8 km/h])
Odometer
Message
Display
TimeChime Condi-
tionOperator
Action
Required
CON-
VERTIBLE
TOP NOT
SECUREDUntil
Opera-
tion is
Com-
pleteTOP nOT
SECUrEUntil Op-
eration is
CompleteTOP nOT
SECUrEUntil Op-
eration is
CompleteSingle
ChimeThe Sys-
tem Fails
to Com-
plete Op-
eration of
Lowering
or Rais-
ing the
To pCycle
Power
Top Con-
trol
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