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  • Page 1 2 0 1 2 U S E R G U I D E 2 0 0 C o n v e r t i b l e T H E C H r Y S L E r...
  • Page 2 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. Use...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION/WELCOME UTILITY Welcome From Chrysler Group LLC ..2 Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) ....65 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.
  • 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...
  • 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** - Air Bag 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) • Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or confined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon Monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious injury or death when inhaled. •...

  • Page 12: Supplemental Restraint System (Srs) - Air Bags

    GETTING STARTED • A shoulder belt placed behind you will not protect you from injury during a collision. You are more likely to hit your head in a collision if you do not wear your shoulder belt. The lap and shoulder belt are meant to be used together. •...

  • Page 13: Child Restraints

    GETTING STARTED WARNING! (Continued) • Being too close to the steering wheel or instrument panel during Advanced Front Air Bag deployment could cause serious injury, including death. Air bags need room to inflate. Sit back, comfortably extending your arms to reach the steering wheel or instrument panel. •...

  • Page 14: Installing The Child Restraint Using The Vehicle Seat Belts

    GETTING STARTED • If lowered, raise the convertible top. The convertible top must be in the UP position to access the tether anchor. NOTE: • Open the access port cover behind the seat where you are placing the child restraint. •...
  • Page 15 GETTING STARTED • From inside the trunk, open the access cover on the carpet covering the back of the seat and attach the tether strap hook to the anchor. • Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the anchor and remove slack in the tether strap according to the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.

  • Page 16: Front Seats

    GETTING STARTED FRONT SEATS Power Seat • The power seat switch, located on the outboard side of the seat near the floor, controls forward/back, up/down, and tilt adjustment. Manual Seat Adjustment Forward/Rearward • Lift up on the adjusting bar located at the front of the seat near the floor and release at the desired position.

  • Page 17: Heated Seats

    GETTING STARTED Easy Entry Lever • The Easy Entry lever is located on the upper seat belt anchor cover. • On manual passenger seats, pulling the lever upward will move the seat and seatback forward. When returning the seat to its normal position, the memory feature restores the seat position and seatback recline position to their current settings.

  • Page 18: Tilt / Telescoping Steering Column

    GETTING STARTED • If the High-level setting is selected, the system will automatically switch to Low-level after approximately 60 minutes. The Low-level setting will turn Off automatically after approximately 45 minutes. WARNING! • Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or other physical conditions must exercise care when using the seat heater.

  • Page 19: Operating Your Vehicle

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE 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.

  • Page 20: Wiper/Washer Lever

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Instrument Panel Dimmer • Rotate the center portion of the lever to the extreme bottom position to fully dim the instrument panel lights and prevent the interior lights from illuminating when a door is opened. • Rotate the center portion of the lever up to increase the brightness of the instrument panel lights when the parking lights or headlights are on.

  • Page 21: Speed Control

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Mist • Pull down on the lever and release when a single wipe is desired. The mist feature does not activate the washer pump; therefore, no washer fluid will NOTE: be sprayed on the windshield. The wash function must be activated in order to spray the windshield with washer fluid.

  • Page 22: Manual Climate Controls

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE WARNING! • Leaving the Electronic Speed Control system on when not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally set the system or cause it to go faster than you want. You could lose control and have a collision. Always leave the Electronic Speed Control system off when you are not using it.

  • Page 23: 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 24 OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE • The power top switch will operate when the ignition switch is turned to the ON/RUN or ACC position and when in the power accessory delay. Lowering • The power top switch is located on the center console, just forward of the armrest.

  • Page 25: Wind Buffeting

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Emergency Bypass Mode (To Raise The Top Only) • This procedure is only to be used to raise the top when the top cannot be returned to the UP (raised) position by pressing the POWER TOP switch or is in a position in which the vehicle cannot be driven.

  • Page 26: Electronics

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

  • Page 28: Media Center 130 (Sales Code Res)

    ELECTRONICS Media Center 130 (Sales Code RES) NOTE: • Your radio has many features that add to the comfort and convenience of you and your passengers. Some of these radio features should not be used when driving because they take your eyes from the road or your attention from driving. Clock Setting •...

  • Page 29: Radio Operation

    ELECTRONICS Radio Operation Seek Up/Down Buttons • Press to seek through radio stations in AM, FM, or SAT bands. • Hold either button to bypass stations without stopping. Store Radio Presets • Press the “SET/RND” button once and SET 1 will show in the display. Then select button (1–6).

  • Page 30: Media Center 130 With Satellite Radio (Sales Code Res + Rsc)

    ELECTRONICS Media Center 130 with Satellite Radio (Sales Code RES + RSC) 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.
  • Page 31 ELECTRONICS Radio Operation Seek Up/Down Buttons • Press to seek through radio stations in AM, FM, or SAT bands. • Hold either button to bypass stations without stopping. Store Radio Presets • Press the “SET/RND” button once and SET 1 will show in the display. Then select button (1–6).

  • Page 32: Media Center 430/430N (Sales Code Rbz/Rhb)

    ELECTRONICS LIST Button • Press the “LIST” button to bring up a list of all folders on the CD. Scroll up or down the list by turning the “TUNE/SCROLL” control knob. • To select a folder from the list, press the “TUNE/SCROLL” control knob and the radio will begin playing the files contained in that folder.

  • Page 33: Display Settings

    ELECTRONICS • Your radio has many features that add to the comfort and convenience of you and your passengers. Some of these radio features should not be used when driving because they take your eyes from the road or your attention from driving. Clock Setting •...
  • Page 34 ELECTRONICS • Select the “Auto Color Mode” soft-key to switch to automatic daytime/nighttime mode and to control the brightness of the display using the dimmer switch of the vehicle. • Touch the “EXIT” soft-key to save your settings. Radio Operation •...
  • Page 35 ELECTRONICS CD/DVD Disc Operation • Press the “MEDIA” hard key to display the media source tabs at the top of the screen. Select the source by touching the “HDD,” “DISC,” or “AUX” media source soft-key tab. Your Touch-Screen Radio will usually automatically switch to the appropriate mode NOTE: when something is first connected or inserted into the system.
  • Page 36 ELECTRONICS • The functions of the portable device are controlled using the device buttons. The volume may be controlled using the radio or portable device. Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Operation • The Hard Disk Drive (HDD) mode gives you access to the audio files on the internal hard disk drive.
  • Page 37 ELECTRONICS Copying Music From USB • The USB port on the radio face plate allows you to copy files to your hard drive. To access, lift up on the cover. • Insert a USB device (e.g. thumb drive or memory stick), then select “MY MUSIC.” •...
  • Page 38 ELECTRONICS Playing Music From The HDD • Press the “MEDIA” hard key to display the media source tabs at the top of the screen. Touch the “HDD” soft-key tab. Touch the desired track soft-key to play or touch the “SEARCH/BROWSE” soft-key to search by artist, by album, by song, by genre, from a folder, or from Favorites.
  • Page 39 ELECTRONICS Main Navigation Menu Finding Points Of Interest • From the main Navigation menu, touch “Where To?,” then touch “Points of Interest.” • Select a Category and then a subcategory, if necessary. • Select your destination and touch “Go.” Finding A Place By Spelling The Name •...
  • Page 40 ELECTRONICS Following Your Route • Your route is marked with a magenta line on the map. If you depart from the original route, your route is recalculated. A speed limit icon could appear as you travel on major roadways. Adding A Via Point •...

  • Page 41: Media Center 730N (Sales Code Rhr)

    ELECTRONICS Edit Home Location • From the main Navigation menu, touch “Where To?,” then touch “Favorites.” • Next, touch the location you would like to edit, then touch “Press for More,” and then “Edit.” Go Home • A Home location must be saved in the system. From the Main Navigation menu, touch “Where To?,”...
  • Page 42 ELECTRONICS Clock Setting • Turn the radio on, then touch the screen where the time is displayed. • Touch the “USER CLOCK” soft-key. • To adjust the hours, touch either the “HOUR FORWARD” or “HOUR BACKWARD” soft-key. • To adjust the minutes, touch either the “MINUTE FORWARD” or “MINUTE BACKWARD”...
  • Page 43 ELECTRONICS Radio Operation • To access Radio Mode, touch the “RADIO/MEDIA” hard-key on the left side of the faceplate repeatedly until AM/FM/SAT appears at the top of the screen, then touch the “AM,” “FM” or “SAT” soft-key to select the band. Seek Up/Seek Down •...
  • Page 44 ELECTRONICS CD/DVD Disc Operation • Press the “RADIO/MEDIA” hard key until the media source tabs are displayed at the top of the screen. Select the source by touching the “HDD,” “DISC,” or “AUX” media source soft-key tab. Your Touch-Screen Radio will usually automatically switch to the appropriate mode NOTE: when something is first connected or inserted into the system.
  • Page 45 ELECTRONICS • The functions of the portable device are controlled using the device buttons. The volume may be controlled using the radio or portable device. Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Operation • The Hard Disk Drive (HDD) mode gives you access to the audio files on the internal hard disk drive.
  • Page 46 ELECTRONICS Copying Music From USB • The USB port on the radio face plate allows you to copy files to your hard drive. To access, lift up on the cover. • Insert a USB device (e.g. thumb drive or memory stick), then select “MY FILES”. •...
  • Page 47 ELECTRONICS • Press the “MENU” hard-key to access the Settings Menu, then touch the “My Files” soft-key and then touch the “My Pictures” soft-key. Touch the desired picture, then touch the “Set as Picture View” soft-key and then touch the “Exit” soft-key. Lastly press the “MENU”...
  • Page 48 ELECTRONICS NAVIGATION • Your navigation system receives GPS signals from up to 16 satellites to display the position of your vehicle. Map and database information is supplied through a hard disk drive. • Touch the “NAV” hard-key on the radio face plate to access the Navigation system and the NAV –...
  • Page 49 ELECTRONICS Finding A Place By Entering The Street Address • From the NAV main menu, touch “New Destination,” then touch “Street Address.” NOTE: If the wrong State and/or Country displayed are incorrect, touch the corresponding soft-key to make the correction. •...
  • Page 50 ELECTRONICS Route Guidance • After starting route guidance, the system calculates the route and announces: “Follow the arrows on the display.” You will receive navigation recommendations by voice messages and screen displays. Route Options • After pressing the “OPTIONS” soft-key in the Route Guidance Menu, the following information is displayed: •...

  • Page 51: Sirius Xm™ Satellite Radio/Travel Link

    ELECTRONICS • Once the street name has been input, touch “CONTINUE” to confirm. Enter the house number into the next screen. If more than one city has this address, you will then need to select your city from a list. •...
  • Page 52 ELECTRONICS Search/Browse • Touch the “magnifying glass” soft-key to search/browse the Sirius XM channel listing by Favorites and Categories such as Song, Artist and Channel Name. The Search/Browse also allows you manage your Favorites. Sirius XM Satellite Radio Favorites (SAT Favorites) •...
  • Page 53 ELECTRONICS Replay • While you are in SAT mode, you can replay 44 minutes of the current Sirius XM channel (when the channel is changed, this audio buffer is erased). Press the REPLAY button to listen to the stored audio. •...
  • Page 54 ELECTRONICS Sirius Travel Link (Media Center 730N (RHR) & Media Center 430N (RHB) Only) • Sirius Travel Link brings a wealth of useful information into your vehicle and right to your fingertips. • To access Travel Link, press the MENU hard-key, then the Travel Link soft-key. NOTE: •...

  • Page 55: Steering Wheel Audio Controls

    ELECTRONICS STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS • The steering wheel audio controls are located on the rear surface of the steering wheel. Right Switch • Press the switch up or down to increase or decrease the volume. • Press the button in the center to change modes AM/FM/CD/SAT.

  • Page 56: Uconnect™ Phone

    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 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 57: Phone Pairing

    ELECTRONICS Phone Pairing Pairing is a one-time initial setup before using the phone. NOTE: • Press the “Phone” button to begin. • Wait for the “ready” prompt and BEEP. • (After the BEEP), say ”setup” or “Uconnect device setup”. • (After the BEEP), say “device pairing”. •...

  • Page 58: Making A Phone Call

    ELECTRONICS • Only the phonebook of the currently connected mobile phone is accessible. • Only the mobile phone’s phonebook is downloaded. SIM card phonebook is not part of the Mobile phonebook. • This downloaded phonebook cannot be edited or deleted on the Uconnect™ Phone. These can only be edited on the mobile phone.

  • Page 59: Uconnect™ Voice Command

    ELECTRONICS WARNING! (Continued) • In an emergency, to use Uconnect™ Phone, your mobile phone must be: • turned on, • paired to Uconnect™ Phone, • and have network coverage. Uconnect™ VOICE COMMAND • The Uconnect™ Voice Command system allows you to control your AM, FM radio, satellite radio, disc player, HDD, Uconnect™...
  • Page 60 • 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 61: Bluetooth® Streaming Audio

    ELECTRONICS Bluetooth® STREAMING AUDIO • If equipped with Uconnect™ Voice Command, your Bluetooth-equipped iPod® devices, cell phones or other media players, may also be able to stream music to your vehicle's speakers. Your connected device must be Bluetooth-compatible, and paired with your Media Center radio (see Uconnect™...

  • Page 62: Programmable Features

    ELECTRONICS PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) • The EVIC can be used to program the following Personal Settings. Press and release the MENU button until Personal Settings displays, then press the DOWN button to scroll through the settings. Press the SELECT button to change the setting.

  • Page 63: Universal Garage Door Opener (Homelink®)

    ELECTRONICS Flashing Lights With Lock • The turn signal lights flashing, when the doors are locked or unlocked, feature can be turned on or off. To turn this feature on or off: • Press and hold the UNLOCK button for at least 4 seconds, but no longer than 10 seconds.
  • Page 64 ELECTRONICS Programming A Rolling Code • For programming Garage Door Openers that were manufactured after 1995. These Garage Door Openers can be identified by the “LEARN” or “TRAIN” button located where the hanging antenna is attached to the Garage Door Opener. It is NOT the button that is normally used to open and close the door.

  • Page 65: Using Homelink

    ELECTRONICS NOTE: • If the indicator light stays on constantly, programming is complete and the garage door (or device) should activate when the HomeLink® button is pressed. • To program the two remaining HomeLink® buttons, repeat each step for each remaining button.

  • Page 66: 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 67: Utility

    UTILITY...

  • Page 68: Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.)

    UTILITY RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle Wheels OFF the Towing Condition All Models Ground Flat Tow NONE NOT ALLOWED Front Dolly Tow Rear NOT ALLOWED On Trailer Recreational Towing – All Models • Recreational towing is allowed ONLY if the front wheels are OFF the ground. This may be accomplished using a tow dolly or vehicle trailer.

  • Page 69: 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 70 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • IF THE LIGHT STARTS FLASHING INDICATING A LOW TIRE PRESSURE, ADJUST THE AIR PRESSURE IN THE LOW TIRE TO THE AIR PRESSURE SHOWN ON THE VEHICLE PLACARD OR TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE LABEL LOCATED ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR. NOTE: AFTER INFLATION, THE VEHICLE MAY NEED TO BE DRIVEN FOR 20 MINUTES BEFORE THE FLASHING LIGHT WILL TURN OFF.

  • Page 71: Charging System Light

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant. You may want to call an authorized service center for service if your vehicle overheats. BRAKE - Brake Warning Light •...

  • Page 72: Air Bag Warning Light

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES - Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light • This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). • If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, we recommend you drive to the nearest service center and have the vehicle serviced immediately. - Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light •...

  • Page 73: If Your Engine Overheats

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS • In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the appropriate action. • On the highways — slow down. • In city traffic — while stopped, shift transmission into NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine idle speed.

  • Page 74: 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. Spare Tire Removal •...

  • Page 75: Jacking Instructions

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jacking Instructions 1. Remove the scissors jack and lug wrench from the spare wheel as an assembly. Turn the jack screw to the left to loosen the lug wrench, and remove the wrench from the jack assembly.

  • Page 76: Road Tire Installation

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 7. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the left. 8. Finish tightening the nuts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle for increased leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until each nut has been tightened twice.

  • Page 77: Vehicles Without Wheel Covers

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 6. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle for increased leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until each nut has been tightened twice. The correct tightness of each lug nut is 100 ft/lbs (135 N·m). If in doubt about the correct tightness, have them checked with a torque wrench by your authorized dealer or service station.
  • Page 78 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! (Continued) • Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible before raising the vehicle. • Turn on the Hazard Warning flashers. • Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be raised. •...

  • Page 79: Battery Location

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES BATTERY LOCATION • The battery in your vehicle is located between the left front headlight assembly and the left front wheel splash shield. To allow jump-starting there are remote battery posts located on the left side of the engine compartment.

  • Page 80: Jump-Starting Procedure

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jump-Starting Procedure 1. Connect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable to the remote positive (+) post of the discharged vehicle. 2. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) post of the booster battery.

  • Page 81: Shift Lever Override

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! (Continued) • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is on. You can be injured by moving fan blades. • Remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets that might make an inadvertent electrical contact.

  • Page 82: Towing A Disabled Vehicle

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES...

  • Page 83: 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 84: 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 85: 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 86: Engine Compartment

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...
  • Page 87 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...

  • Page 88: Fluids And Capacities

    SAE grade. Engine Oil with Filter 3.6L API Certified SAE 5W-30 6 Quarts (5.6 Liters) engine oil, meeting Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade. Engine Oil Filter 2.4L & 3.6L MOPAR®...
  • Page 89 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Component Capacities Part Power Steering Reservoir MOPAR® Power Steering Fluid + 4 or MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid — or equivalent licensed ATF+4® product. Fuel Selection – All Engines 87 Octane 16.9 Gallons (64 Liters) (except 2.4L PZEV) (Approximate) Fuel Selection 2.4L PZEV...

  • Page 90: Maintenance Chart

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...

  • Page 91: Maintenance Record

    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 92: Integrated Power Module

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FUSES Integrated Power Module • The Integrated Power Module (fuses) is located in the engine compartment near the air cleaner assembly. This center contains cartridge fuses and mini fuses. A label that identifies each component may be printed on the inside of the cover. Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse...
  • Page 93 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini Fuse Description Wireless Control Module — 10 Amp Red (WCM)/Clock/Steering Control Module (SCM) 40 Amp Green — Auto Shutdown (ASD) Relay — 20 Amp Yellow Audio Amplifier – If Equipped — 15 Amp Lt. Blue Radio —...

  • Page 94: Tire Pressures

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! (Continued) • When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to use only a fuse having the correct amperage rating. The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may result in a dangerous electrical system overload. If a properly rated fuse continues to blow, it indicates a problem in the circuit that must be corrected.

  • Page 95: Wheel And Wheel Trim Care

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE • All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and chrome plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly with a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion. • To remove heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use MOPAR® Wheel Cleaner or equivalent or select a non-abrasive, non-acidic cleaner.

  • Page 96: Consumer Assistance

    CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CHRYSLER GROUP LLC CUSTOMER CENTER P.O. Box 21–8004 Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 Phone: 1–800–247–9753 CHRYSLER CANADA INC. CUSTOMER CENTER P.O. Box 1621 Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6 Phone: 1–800–465–2001 (English) Phone: 1–800–387–9983 (French) ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED • To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its customer center.

  • Page 97: Reporting Safety Defects In The 50 United States And Washington, D.c

    CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 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 98: Mopar Accessories

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

  • Page 99: Index

    INDEX Air Conditioning ....21 Electronics Airbag ....10 Your Vehicle's Sound System .
  • Page 100 INDEX Instrument Cluster Warning Lights ..67 Phone (Pairing) ....55 Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ..90 Phone (Uconnect) ... . . 54 Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) .
  • Page 101 INDEX Tires Turn Signals ....18 Air Pressure ....92 Changing ....72 Uconnect™...

  • Page 102: Faq (How To?)

    • How do I configure my Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)? pg. 61 UTILITY • How do I know how much I can tow with my Chrysler 200? pg. 65 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • What do I do if my TPMS warning light is blinking? pg. 67 •...
  • Page 103 NOTES...
  • Page 104 NOTES...
  • Page 105 NOTES...
  • Page 106 NOTES...
  • Page 107 For additional information on accessories to help personalize your vehicle, visit mopar.com or your local Chrysler dealer. D r i v i n G A n D A l C o h o l : Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of collisions.
  • Page 108 Owner’s Manual or Warranty Booklet by visiting the For Owners tab at: www.chrysler.com (U.S.) or www.chrysler.ca (Canada). 12C 27-926-A A • 200 Co n v e r ti b l e • S ECO N D ED ITI O N • u S Er g u I D E...

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