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Chrysler 200 Convertible User Manual

2011
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  • Page 2 The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, resulting in a collision and personal injury. Chrysler Group LLC strongly recommends that the driver use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take their attention off the road.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION/WELCOME UTILITY Welcome From Chrysler Group LLC ..2 Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) ....44 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE Recreational Towing (Behind Driver Cockpit .

  • Page 4: Introduction/Welcome

    - all essentials that are traditional to our vehicles. Your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle has characteristics to enhance the driver's control under some driving conditions. These are to assist the driver and are never a substitute for attentive driving. They can never take the driver's place.
  • Page 5 INTRODUCTION/WELCOME Vehicles Sold In Canada With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name Chrysler Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore. WARNING! • Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of serious personal injury.

  • Page 6: Controls At A Glance

    CONTROLS AT A GLANCE DRIVER COCKPIT...
  • Page 7 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE...

  • Page 8: Instrument Cluster

    CONTROLS AT A GLANCE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Warning Lights - Low Fuel Warning Light - Charging System Light** - Oil Pressure Warning Light** - Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light** - Airbag Warning Light** - Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light - Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light - Engine Temperature Warning Light - Transmission Temperature Warning Light - Seat Belt Reminder Light...
  • Page 9 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE Indicators - Turn Signal Indicators - High Beam Indicator - Front Fog Light Indicator - Vehicle Security Indicator* - Cruise Indicator - Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Indicator - Park/Headlight ON Indicator Odometer Messages door - Door Ajar CHANgE OIL* - Change Engine Oil dECK - Trunk Ajar gASCAP - Fuel Cap Fault...

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED KEY FOB Locking And Unlocking The Doors • Press the LOCK button once to lock all the doors. Press the UNLOCK button once to unlock the driver’s door only and twice within five seconds to unlock all the doors. •...

  • Page 11: Remote Start

    GETTING STARTED WARNING! (Continued) • Keep Key Fob transmitters away from children. Operation of the Remote Start System, windows, door locks or other controls could cause serious injury or death. REMOTE START • Press the REMOTE START button twice within five seconds. Pressing the REMOTE START button a third time shuts the engine off.

  • Page 12: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) - Airbags

    GETTING STARTED • A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection. Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system. Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged (bent retractor, torn webbing, etc.).

  • Page 13: Child Restraints

    GETTING STARTED CHILD RESTRAINTS • Children 12 years and under should ride properly buckled up in a rear seat, if available. According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seats rather than in the front. •...
  • Page 14 GETTING STARTED • Tighten all three straps as you push the child restraint rearward and downward into the seat. Installing The Child Restraint Using The Vehicle Seat Belts • To install a child restraint, first, pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor to route it through the belt path of the child restraint and slide the latch plate into the buckle.

  • Page 15: Front Seats

    GETTING STARTED WARNING! (Continued) • Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. The child could be severely injured or killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint. •...
  • Page 16 GETTING STARTED Recliner • Lift the recliner lever located on the outboard side of the seat, lean back and release at the desired position. Lumbar Support • The lumbar adjust lever is on the inboard side of the seatback. Rotate the lumbar adjust lever downward to increase the lumbar support or upward to decrease the lumbar support as desired.

  • Page 17: Heated Seats

    GETTING STARTED WARNING! • Adjusting a seat while the vehicle is moving is dangerous. The sudden movement of the seat 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. •...

  • Page 18: Tilt / Telescoping Steering Column

    GETTING STARTED TILT / TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN • The tilt/telescoping control lever is located below the steering wheel at the end of the steering column. • Push down on the lever to unlock the steering column. • To tilt the steering column, move the steering wheel upward or downward as desired.

  • Page 19: Operating Your Vehicle

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS LEVER Headlights/Parking Lights/Automatic Headlights • Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent for parking lights , the second detent for headlights and the third detent for AUTO. • When set to AUTO, the system automatically turns the headlights on or off based on ambient light levels.

  • Page 20: Wiper/Washer Lever

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE WIPER/WASHER LEVER Front Wipers Intermittent, Low And High Operation • Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent position for one of five intermittent settings, the second for low wiper operation and the third detent for high wiper operation. Mist •...

  • Page 21: Manual Climate Controls

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Accel/Decel • Once a speed is set, pushing the RES + button once or the SET – button once will increase or decrease the set speed approximately 1 mph (2 km/h). • Push and hold the RES + button to accelerate in 5mph (8 km/h) increments or push and hold the SET –...

  • Page 22: Automatic Temperature Controls (Atc)

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS (ATC) Automatic Operation • Turn the Mode and Blower Controls to the AUTO position. • Select the desired temperature by rotating the Temperature Control. • The system will maintain the set temperature automatically. Air Conditioning •...

  • Page 23: Power Convertible Top Operation

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE 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 center of the outermost (top) panel and raise the cargo shield.
  • Page 24 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Wind Stop • The Wind Stop installs in the backseat area of the vehicle. The Wind Stop will not interfere with power top operation. 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.

  • Page 25: Wind Buffeting

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE WIND BUFFETING • Wind buffeting can be described as a helicopter-type percussion sound. If buffeting occurs with the rear windows open, adjust the front and rear windows together. • If buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sunroof opening, or adjust any window. This will minimize buffeting.

  • Page 26: Electronics

    ELECTRONICS YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM...
  • Page 27 ELECTRONICS...

  • Page 28: Non-Touch-Screen Radios

    ELECTRONICS NON-TOUCH-SCREEN RADIOS Media Center 130 (Sales Code RES) Media Center 130 with Satellite Radio (Sales Code RES + RSC)
  • Page 29 ELECTRONICS Media Center 230 (Sales Code REQ) NOTE: Your radio may not be equipped with the Uconnect™ Voice Command and Uconnect™ Phone features. To determine if your radio has these features, press the Voice Command button on the radio. You will hear a voice prompt if you have the feature, or see a message on the radio stating “Uconnect Phone not available”...
  • Page 30 ELECTRONICS Audio Jack • The Audio Jack allows a portable device, such as an MP3 player or a cassette player, to be plugged into the radio and utilize the vehicle’s audio system, using a 3.5 mm audio cable, to amplify the source and play through the vehicle speakers. •...

  • Page 31: Touch-Screen Radio

    ELECTRONICS TOUCH-SCREEN RADIO Media Center 730N CD/DVD/HDD/NAV (Sales Code RHR) Media Center 430/430N CD/DVD/HDD (Sales Code RBZ/RHB) NOTE: Your radio may not be equipped with the Uconnect™ Voice Command and Uconnect™...
  • Page 32 ELECTRONICS Phone features. To determine if your radio has these features, press the Voice Command button on the radio. You will hear a voice prompt if you have the feature, or see a message on the radio stating “Uconnect Phone not available” if you do not. •...
  • Page 33 ELECTRONICS Hard Disk Drive Operation Copy Complete Audio Disc To Hard-Drive • Media Center 730N: Press the OPEN/CLOSE hard-key. • Media Center 430/430N: Press the LOAD hard-key. • Insert a disc, then press the MENU hard-key. • Touch the MY FILES soft-key, then select MY MUSIC. •...
  • Page 34 ELECTRONICS USB Port • The USB Port on the radio allows you to copy songs from a connected USB drive or supported media device onto your Media Center hard drive. You can also playback music from your USB device through the USB Port on the radio. The USB Port on a Media Center 730N allows you to support iPod®...
  • Page 35 Navigation – Media Center 430N (Sales Code RHB) Only • For software updates, visit http://www.garmin.com/chrysler website, or contact your authorized dealer for the latest available software. • The Navigation system receives GPS signals from satellites to display the position of your vehicle.
  • Page 36 ELECTRONICS • Touch the Where To? soft-key to program a destination. • Next touch one of the subcategories to search for your destination. Address, Points of Interest, Recently Found, Favorites and Intersection are a few of the options. • After touching one of the subcategories, follow the on-screen steps to complete the process and be routed to your destination.

  • Page 37: Steering Wheel Audio Controls

    • For vehicles not equipped with VES™, refer to your vehicle Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details. NOTE: The Uconnect™ Phone requires a mobile phone equipped with the Bluetooth® Hands-Free Profile, Version 0.96 or higher. For Uconnect™ customer support, call 1–877–855–8400 or visit www.chrysler.com/uconnect.
  • Page 38 ELECTRONICS Phone Pairing NOTE: Pairing is a one-time initial setup before using the phone. You will also need to follow the Bluetooth® instructions in your cell phone user guide to complete the phone pairing setup. • Press the Phone button to begin.

  • Page 39: Uconnect™ Voice Command

    • It also allows you to respond by selecting from various pre-defined phrases. • Not all phones are compatible with this feature. Refer to the phone compatibility list at www.chrysler.com/uconnect. Connected mobile phones must be bluetooth-compatible, and paired with your radio.

  • Page 40: Ipod®/Usb/Mp3 Control

    ELECTRONICS • For vehicles equipped with Video Entertainment System (VES)™, refer to the Uconnect™ Voice Command section of the Uconnect™ User's Manual on the DVD for further details. • For vehicles not equipped with VES™, refer to your vehicle Owner's Manual on the DVD for Uconnect™...

  • Page 41: Electronic Vehicle Information Center (Evic)

    For supported audio file formats, refer to the USB Port section in the Owner's Manual on the DVD. Refer to www.chrysler.com/uconnect website for a list of tested iPod®s. Some iPod® software versions may not fully support the USB port features. Please visit Apple’s website for iPod®...

  • Page 42: Programmable Features

    ELECTRONICS • The ECO message will appear in your EVIC display whenever you are driving in a fuel efficient manner. • This feature allows you to monitor when you are driving in a fuel efficient manner, and it can be used to modify driving habits in order to increase fuel economy.

  • Page 43: Universal Garage Door Opener (Homelink®)

    ELECTRONICS Sound Horn With Lock • To turn the horn chirp on or off when the doors are locked: • Press the LOCK button for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than 10 seconds. Then, press the PANIC button while still holding the LOCK button. •...
  • Page 44 ELECTRONICS Programming A Rolling Code System • At the garage door opener motor (in the garage), locate the “learn” or “programming” button. This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the garage door opener motor (it is NOT the button normally used to open and close the door). •...

  • Page 45: Power Outlets

    ELECTRONICS POWER OUTLETS • There are two 12 Volt electrical outlets on this vehicle. • 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.

  • Page 46: Utility

    UTILITY...

  • Page 47: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)

    UTILITY RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND CAUTION! MOTORHOME, ETC.) • DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle to the drivetrain will result. • Towing this vehicle in violation of the • Recreational towing is not allowed. above requirements can cause severe NOTE: This vehicle may be towed on a...

  • Page 48: What To Do In Emergencies

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 24-HOUR TOWING ASSISTANCE • Dial toll-free 1-800-521-2779 or 1-800-363-4869 for Canadian residents. • Provide your name, vehicle identification number and license plate number. • Provide your location, including telephone number, from which you are calling. •...
  • Page 49 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated.
  • Page 50 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system may have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have a collision. Have the vehicle checked immediately.

  • Page 51: If Your Engine Overheats

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES - Transmission Temperature Warning Light • This light indicates that there is excessive transmission fluid temperature that might occur with severe usage such as trailer towing. If this light turns on, stop the vehicle and run the engine at idle, with the transmission in NEUTRAL, until the light turns off.
  • Page 52 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CAUTION! Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads HOT (H), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on HOT (H), and you hear continuous chimes, turn the engine off immediately, and call for service.

  • Page 53: Jacking And Tire Changing

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING Jack Location • The jack and jack-handle are stowed under the load floor in the trunk. Spare Tire Stowage • The compact spare tire is stowed under the rear load floor in the trunk. •...
  • Page 54 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite of the jacking position. For example, if changing the right front tire, block the left rear wheel. NOTE: Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked.
  • Page 55 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw clockwise. Raise the vehicle only until the tire just clears the surface and enough clearance is obtained to install the spare tire. • Remove the lug nuts, wheel cover (if equipped) and wheel.

  • Page 56: Jump-Starting

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JUMP-STARTING • If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump-started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster pack. • Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly so please follow the procedures in this section carefully.
  • Page 57 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable from the positive (+) post of the booster battery. • Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable from the remote positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle.

  • Page 58: Shift Lever Override

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE • If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be moved out of the PARK position, you can use the following procedure to temporarily move the shift lever: • To access the shift lever override, remove the cupholder liner. •...

  • Page 59: Towing A Disabled Vehicle

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES...

  • Page 60: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 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.

  • Page 61: Event Data Recorder (Edr)

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) • This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed.

  • Page 62: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE OPENING THE HOOD • Pull the release lever located below the instrument panel and in front of the driver’s door. • Raise the hood and locate the safety latch, in the middle of the hood opening. • Move the safety latch while lifting the hood at the same time.

  • Page 63: Engine Compartment

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...
  • Page 64 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...

  • Page 65: Fluids And Capacities

    SAE grade. Engine Oil with Filter 3.6L API Certified SAE 5W-30 engine 6 Quarts (5.6 Liters) oil, meeting Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. Fuel Selection – All Engines 87 Octane 16.9 Gallons (64 Liters)

  • Page 66: Maintenance Chart

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...
  • Page 67 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Maintenance Record Odometer Date Signature, Authorized Service Center 8,000 Miles (13,000 km) or 6 Months 16,000 Miles (26,000 km) or 12 Months 24,000 Miles (39,000 km) or 18 Months 32,000 Miles (52,000 km) or 24 Months 40,000 Miles (65,000 km) or 30 Months 48,000 Miles...

  • Page 68: Fuses

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FUSES Integrated Power Module (fuses) • The Integrated Power Module (fuses) is located in the engine compartment near the air cleaner assembly. This center contains cartridge fuses and mini fuses. Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description 40 Amp Green Power Top Module (If Equipped) 20 Amp Yellow AWD Module...
  • Page 69 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description Ignition Off Draw (IOD) — Wireless 10 Amp Red Control Module (WCM)/Clock/Steering Control Module (SCM) Battery Feed — Auto Shutdown (ASD) 40 Amp Green Relay Ignition Off Draw (IOD) — Power Amp 20 Amp Yellow Feed 2 - if equipped 15 Amp Lt.

  • Page 70: Tire Pressures

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE TIRE PRESSURES • Check the inflation pressure of each tire, including the spare tire, at least monthly and inflate to the recommended pressure for your vehicle. • The tire pressures recommended for your vehicle are found on the “Tire and Loading Information”...

  • Page 71: Exterior Bulbs

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE EXTERIOR BULBS LIGHT BULBS – Exterior Bulb Number Backup Lamp Rear Tail, Stop, Turn Lamp LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer) Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer) Fog Lamp – If Equipped Front Park Lamp LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer) Front Turn Signal Lamp 3457 AK...

  • Page 72: Consumer Assistance

    (no P.O. Boxes). NOTE: • The Owner's Manual and User Guide electronic files are also available on the Chrysler, Jeep, Ram Truck and Dodge websites. • Click on the "For Owners" tab, select "Owner/Service Manuals", then select your desired model year and vehicle from the drop down lists.

  • Page 73: Reporting Safety Defects In The 50 United States And Washington, D.c

    CONSUMER ASSISTANCE REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN THE In Canada 50 UNITED STATES AND • If you believe that your vehicle has a safety WASHINGTON, D.C. defect, you should contact the Customer Service Department immediately. • If you believe that your vehicle has a Canadian customers who wish to report a defect that could cause a collision or cause safety defect to the Canadian government...

  • Page 74: Mopar Accessories

    • For the full line of Authentic Chrysler Accessories by Mopar, visit your local Chrysler dealership or online at mopar.com. CHROME: •...

  • Page 75: Index

    INDEX Air Conditioning ....20 Engine Airbag ....10 Compartment .
  • Page 76 INDEX Jack Location ....51 Radio Operation ... . 26,29 Jump Starting ....54 Rain Sensitive Wiper System .
  • Page 77 INDEX Trailer Towing USB Port ....32,38 Trailer and Tongue Weight ..44 Trailer Weight ....44 Voice Command .
  • Page 78 NOTES...
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  • Page 83 Driving anD alcohol: Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of collisions. Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public transportation.
  • Page 84 This guide has been prepared to help you get quickly acquainted with your new Chrysler and to provide a convenient reference source for common questions. However, it is not a substitute for your Owner’s Manual. For complete operational instructions, maintenance procedures and important safety messages, please consult your Owner’s Manual, Navigation /...

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