2011 CHRYSLER 200 CONVERTIBLE Owners Manual

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established by
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer
in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle.
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety
requirements in addition to these grades.
Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and may departsignificantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices, and differences in road charac-
teristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
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Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel, than the minimum required by law.WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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INDEX
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About Your Brakes....................... 310
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .............. 313
Accessory Delay, Power .................... 12
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 423
Adding Fuel ........................... 361
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 419
Additives, Fuel ......................... 355
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 413
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 415
Air Conditioning ........................ 276
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 276
Air Conditioning Filter .................287,416
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............415,416
Air Conditioning System .............276,280,415
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 288
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 333
Airbag ................................ 56
Airbag Deployment ....................... 63
Airbag Light ................... 61,62,66,81,195Airbag Maintenance
....................... 65
Airbag, Side ........................ 59,60,62
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ............... 60
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............18,203
Alarm, Panic ............................ 25
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................238,263
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 313
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 313
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 18
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............423,451
Disposal ........................... 425
Appearance Care ........................ 432
Ashtray ............................... 181
Assistance Towing ....................... 125
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 34
Auto Unlock, Doors ....................... 32
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................ 108
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Automatic Door Locks..................... 32
Automatic Headlights .................... 158
Automatic Oil Change Indicator ..........201,213
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 280
Automatic Transaxle ................ 294,297,429
Adding Fluid .................. 431,432,453
Filter ............................. 432
Fluid and Filter Changes ............... 432
Fluid Level Check ................. 431,432
Interlock System .................. 299,300
Reset Mode ......................... 303
Selection Of Lubricant ................. 453
Shifting ........................... 297
Automatic Transmission Fluid Type ......................... 429
Special Additives ..................... 430
Autostick ............................. 304 B-Pillar Location
........................ 328
Battery ............................... 413
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ..... 25
Location ........................... 413
Belts, Seat ............................ 42,80
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 417
Brake Assist System ...................... 316
Brake System ........................... 427
Anti-Lock (ABS) ..................... 313
Fluid Check ..................... 427,453
Master Cylinder ..................... 427
Parking ........................... 310
Warning Light ....................... 197
Brake, Parking .......................... 310
Brake/Transaxle Interlock .................. 300
Brakes ............................... 427
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 78
Bulb Replacement ..................... 446,447
Bulbs, Light .......................... 83,446
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INDEX 483

Calibration, Compass..................... 216
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 451
Caps, Filler Fuel .............................. 361
Oil (Engine) ...................... 403,411
Power Steering ...................... 309
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............. 424
Car Washes ............................ 433
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............80,357
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 363
Cellular Phone ....................... 11 1,275
Certification Label ....................... 363
Chains, Tire ............................ 341
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 380
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 324
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) ............... 406
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 79
Checks, Safety ........................... 79 Child Restraint
.................... 67,69,73,75
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............71,73
Cigar Lighter ........................... 181
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 353
Cleaning Wheels ............................ 435
Windshield Wiper Blades ............... 418
Climate Control ......................... 275
Clock ........................ 221,224,243,252
Coin Holder ........................... 183
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 275
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 336
Compass ........................... 208,216
Compass Calibration ..................... 216
Compass Variance ....................... 217
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 214
Connector UCI .............................. 266
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ....... 266
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Console, Floor.......................... 183
Contract, Service ........................ 475
Convertible ............................. 89
Convertible Top .......................... 89
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 424
Cooling System ......................... 422
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ............. 423
Coolant Capacity ..................... 451
Coolant Level .................... 422,425
Disposal of Used Coolant ............... 425
Drain, Flush, and Refill ................ 422
Inspection .......................... 425
Points to Remember .................. 426
Pressure Cap ........................ 424
Radiator Cap ....................... 424
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ....423,451,452
Corrosion Protection ..................... 432
Cruise Light ........................... 202
Cupholders ......................... 182,438Customer Assistance
..................... 473
Customer Programmable Features ............ 218
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 66
Daytime Running Lights ................... 161
Dealer Service .......................... 407
Deck Lid, Emergency Release ................ 38
Deck Lid, Power Release ................... 36
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 188
Defroster, Windshield ................81,278,284
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 165
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 405
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 162
Dipsticks Automatic Transaxle ...............431,432
Oil (Engine) ........................ 409
Power Steering ...................... 309
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 397
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DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............. 425
Engine Oil ......................... 412
Door Locks ............................. 30
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 32
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 172
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt .................... 151
Driving On Slippery Surfaces .................. 306
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 307
E-85 Fuel ............................. 357
Electric Rear Window Defrost ............... 188
Electric Remote Mirrors ................... 109
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 178
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 169
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 319
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 210Emergency Deck Lid Release
................ 38
Emergency Trunk Release ................... 38
Emergency, In Case of Jacking ............................ 380
Jump Starting ....................... 390
Overheating ........................ 378
Towing ............................ 397
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 406
Engine ............................... 403
Air Cleaner ......................... 413
Block Heater ........................ 297
Break-In Recommendations .............. 78
Checking Oil Level ................... 409
Compartment ....................... 404
Compartment Identification ............. 404
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................ 422,452
Cooling ........................... 422
Exhaust Gas Caution ................80,357
Fails to Start ........................ 295
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