ECU CHRYSLER 200 CONVERTIBLE 2014 1.G Owner's Manual

remain in a forward-facing child seat with a harness for
as long as possible, up to the highest weight or height
allowed by the child seat.
All children whose weight or height is above the
forward-facing limit for the child seat should use a
belt-positioning booster seat until the vehicle’s seat belts
fit properly. If the child cannot sit with knees bent over
the vehicle’s seat cushion while the child’s back is against
the seatback, they should use a belt-positioning booster
seat. The child and belt-positioning booster seat are held
in the vehicle by the seat belt.WARNING!
•Improper installation can lead to failure of an
infant or child restraint. It could come loose in a
collision. The child could be badly injured or
killed. Follow the child restraint manufacturer ’s
directions exactly when installing an infant or
child restraint.
• When your child restraint is not in use, secure it in
the vehicle with the seat belt or LATCH anchor-
ages, or remove it from the vehicle. Do not leave it
loose in the vehicle. In a sudden stop or accident, it
could strike the occupants or seatbacks and cause
serious personal injury.
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4. Attach the lower hooks or connectors of the childrestraint to the lower anchorages in the selected seat-
ing position.
5. If the child restraint has a tether strap, connect it to the top tether anchorage. See the section “Installing Child
Restraints Using the Top Tether Anchorage” for direc-
tions to attach a tether anchor.
6. Tighten all of the straps as you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the seat. Remove slack
in the straps according to the child restraint manufac-
turer ’s instructions.
7. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling back and forth on the child seat at the belt
path. It should not move more than 1 inch (25.4 mm)
in any direction.How To Stow An Unused ALR Seatbelt
When using the LATCH attaching system to install a
child restraint, stow all ALR seat belts that are not being
used by other occupants or being used to secure child
restraints. An unused belt could injure a child if they play
with it and accidentally lock the seatbelt retractor. Before
installing a child restraint using the LATCH system,
buckle the seat belt behind the child restraint and out of
the child’s reach. If the buckled seat belt interferes with
the child restraint installation, instead of buckling it
behind the child restraint, route the seat belt through the
child restraint belt path and then buckle it. Do not lock
the seatbelt. Remind all children in the vehicle that the
seat belts are not toys and that they should not play with
them.
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Transporting Pets
Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet.
An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly
injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in
a collision.
Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses
or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts.
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
A long break-in period is not required for the engine and
drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle.
Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km).
After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or
55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the
limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in.
Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri-
mental and should be avoided.
The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a
high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil
changes should be consistent with anticipated climate
conditions under which vehicle operations will occur. For
the recommended viscosity and quality grades, refer to
“Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Ve-
hicle”.
CAUTION!
Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil
in the engine or damage may result.
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Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a
collision. Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after
a collision if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor,
torn webbing, etc.). If there is any question regarding belt
or retractor condition, replace the belt.
Air Bag Warning Light
The light should come on and remain on for
four to eight seconds as a bulb check when the
ignition switch is first turned ON. If the light is
not lit during starting, see your authorized
dealer. If the light stays on, flickers, or comes on while
driving, have the system checked by an authorized
dealer.
Defroster
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should be able to feel the air directed against the windshield. See your
authorized dealer for service if your defroster is inoper-
able.
Floor Mat Safety Information
Always use floor mats designed to fit the footwell of your
vehicle. Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area
unobstructed and that are firmly secured so that they
cannot slip out of position and interfere with the pedals
or impair safe operation of your vehicle in other ways.
WARNING!
Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of
vehicle control and increase the risk of serious per-
sonal injury.
•
Always make sure that floor mats are properly
attached to the floor mat fasteners.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Never place or install floor mats or other floor
coverings in the vehicle that cannot be properly
secured to prevent them from moving and interfer-
ing with the pedals or the ability to control the
vehicle.
• Never put floor mats or other floor coverings on top
of already installed floor mats. Additional floor
mats and other coverings will reduce the size of the
pedal area and interfere with the pedals.
• Check mounting of mats on a regular basis. Always
properly reinstall and secure floor mats that have
been removed for cleaning.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the
driver footwell while the vehicle is moving. Ob-
jects can become trapped under the brake pedal
and accelerator pedal causing a loss of vehicle
control.
• If required, mounting posts must be properly in-
stalled, if not equipped from the factory.
Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or
mounting can cause interference with the brake
pedal and accelerator pedal operation causing loss of
control of the vehicle.
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
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▫To Resume Speed .....................191
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting ...............191
▫ To Accelerate For Passing ................191
 GARAGE DOOR OPENER — IF EQUIPPED . . .192
▫ Before You Begin Programming HomeLink® . .193
▫ Programming A Rolling Code .............194
▫ Programming A Non-Rolling Code .........196
▫ Canadian/Gate Operator Programming ......197
▫ Using HomeLink® .....................199
▫ Security ........................... .199
▫ Troubleshooting Tips ...................199
▫ General Information ....................200
 ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS ...........201
CIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .204
 CUPHOLDERS ....................... .204
▫ Front Seat Cupholder ...................204
▫ Rear Seat Cupholders ..................205
 STORAGE ........................... .206
▫ Glovebox Storage Compartment ...........206
 CONSOLE FEATURES ...................206
▫ Storage ............................ .206
 CARGO AREA FEATURES ................208
▫ Ski Pass-Through ..................... .210
 REAR WINDOW FEATURES ..............210
▫ Rear Window Defroster .................210
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micro-switches verify that operations are complete
before allowing the next stage of lowering or raising
operation.
• Opening and closing the top consecutively without the
engine running may run the battery down.
• If a fluttering noise is heard from the rear seat belts
while driving with the top down, safely bring the
vehicle to a stop and buckle the rear seat belts over the
empty seats. This will keep tension on the seat belts
and remove the fluttering condition.CAUTION!
• Correctly position the cargo shield in the trunk
before stowing the top. Doing so closes a switch
that allows top operation (stowing) to proceed. If
the switch is not closed, a warning message dis-
plays in the instrument cluster to notify the driver.
• Always place items carefully into the trunk.
• Do not push items too far into the trunk, particu-
larly when the top is retracted into its stowage area
in the trunk.
• Do not use the area on top of the tonneau cover for
storage.
Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to
the convertible top components, trunk contents,
cargo shield, and the vehicle interior.
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EVIC
MessageEVIC
Message
Display
TimeOdometer
Message
(<5mph
[8 km/h])Odometer
Message
Display
TimeOdometer
Message
(>5mph
[8 km/h])Odometer
Message
Display
TimeChimeConditionOperator
Action
Required
CON-
VERTIBLE
TOP NOT
SECURED Until Op-
eration is
Com-
pleteTOP nOT
SECUrE
Until Op-
eration is
Com-
plete———
The Sys-
tem is
Lowering
or Raising
the Top—
CON-
VERTIBLE
TOP
COM-
PLETE 9 sec. TOP DONE Display
Scrolls
for 6 sec.—
— Single
Chime
The Sys-
tem Com-
pletes
Operation
of Lower-
ing or
Raising
the Top—
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EVIC
MessageEVIC
Message
Display
TimeOdometer
Message
(<5mph
[8 km/h])Odometer
Message
Display
TimeOdometer
Message
(>5mph
[8 km/h])Odometer
Message
Display
TimeChimeConditionOperator
Action
Required
SECURE
CARGO
SHIELD 9 sec. SET CARGO
SHIELD Display
Scrolls
for 9 sec.—
— Single
Chime
The 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
MessageEVIC
Message
Display
TimeOdometer
Message
(<5mph
[8 km/h])Odometer
Message
Display
TimeOdometer
Message
(>5mph
[8 km/h])Odometer
Message
Display
TimeChimeConditionOperator
Action
Required
CON-
VERTIBLE
TOP NOT
SECURED Until Op-
eration is
Com-
pleteTOP nOT
SECUrE
Until Op-
eration is
Com-
pleteTOP nOT
SECUrE
Until Op-
eration is
Com-
pleteSingle
Chime The Sys-
tem Fails
to Com-
plete Op-
eration of
Lower-
ing or
Raising
the Top Cycle
Power
Top Con-
trol
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