2011 CHRYSLER 200 CONVERTIBLE tow

INTRODUCTION/WELCOMEWelcome From Chrysler Group LLC......2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCEDriver Cockpit................4
Instrument Cluster ..............6
GETTING STARTEDKeyFOB...................8
Remote Start.................9
Theft Alarm .................9
Seat Belt ...................9
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) —
Airbags ...................10
Child Restraints ................11
Front Seats ..................13
Heated Seats .................15
Tilt / Telescoping Steering Column .......16
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLETurn Signal/Lights Lever............17
Wiper/Washer Lever .............18
Speed Control ................18
Manual Climate Controls ...........19
Automatic Temperature Controls (ATC) ....20
Power Convertible Top Operation .......21
Wind Buffeting ................23
ELECTRONICSYour Vehicle's Sound System .........24
Non-Touch-Screen Radios ...........26
Touch-Screen Radio ..............29
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ........35
Uconnect™ Phone ...............35
Uconnect™ Voice Command .........37
iPod®/USB/MP3 Control ...........38
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) ....................39
Programmable Features ............40
Universal Garage Door Opener
(HomeLink®) .................41
Power Outlets ................43
UTILITY
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer
Weight Ratings) ...............44
Recreational Towing (Behind
Motorhome, Etc.) ...............45
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
24-Hour Towing Assistance ..........46
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights .......46
If Your Engine Overheats ...........49
Jacking And Tire Changing ..........51
Jump-Starting ................54
Shift Lever Override .............56
Towing A Disabled Vehicle ..........57
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ............58
Event Data Recorder (EDR) ..........59
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Opening The Hood..............60
Engine Compartment .............61
Fluids And Capacities .............63
Maintenance Chart ..............64
Fuses .....................66
Tire Pressures .................68
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care .........68
Exterior Bulbs .................69
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center .....70
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center ....70
Assistance For The Hearing Impaired .....70
Publications Ordering .............70
Reporting Safety Defects In The
50 United States And Washington, D.C. ....71
MOPAR ACCESSORIES
Authentic Accessories By MOPAR®......72
INDEX..................73
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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.
Instrument Panel Dimmer
• Rotate the center portion of the lever to the extreme bottom position to fully dim theinstrument 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.
• Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the next detent position to brighten the odometer and radio controls when the parking lights or headlights are on.
• Rotate the center portion of the lever upward to the last detent to turn on the interior lighting.
Flash To Pass
• Pull the lever toward you to activate the high beams. The high beams will remain on until the lever is released.
High Beam Operation
• Push the lever forward to activate the high beams.
NOTE: For safe driving, turn off the high beams when oncoming traffic is present to prevent
headlight glare and as a courtesy to other motorists.
Fog Lights
• Turn on the parking lights or low beam headlights and pull out the end of the lever.
Turn Signals/Lane Change Assist
• Tap the lever up or down once and the turn signal (right or left) will flash three times and automatically turn off.
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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
• Pull down on the lever and release when a single wipe is desired.
Washer Operation
• Pull the lever toward you and hold for as long as spray is desired.
SPEED CONTROL • The speed control switches are located onthe steering wheel.
Cruise ON/OFF
• Push the ON/OFF button to activate theSpeed Control.
• CRUISE READY
will appear on the
instrument cluster to indicate the Speed
Control is on.
• Push the ON/OFF button a second time to turn the system off.
Set
• With the Speed Control on, push and release the SET – button to set a desired speed.
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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 centerof the outermost (top) panel and raise the cargo shield. Then, align and seat the tabs at each
end of the cargo shield in the V slots in the trunk liner as shown in the illustration.
• The power top switch will operate when theignition 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 thecenter console.
• The power top switch has two top down positions which affect window position when
lowering the top.
• Press and hold the switch halfway down to the first detent position to lower the top
and maintain the current window positions.
• Press and hold the switch fully down to the second detent position to lower the top
and completely lower all four windows.
Raising
• Press and hold the switch in the top up position until the operation of raising the top and
latching is complete. “TOP DONE” will be displayed in the odometer or “CONVERTIBLE
TOP COMPLETE” in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center once the convertible top is
completely raised and latched.
• Continue to hold the switch in the up position to completely raise all four windows.
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. Please follow these emergency bypass instructions to return the top to the
UP (raised) position.
• Press the POWER TOP switch in the Top Up direction five times within two seconds and hold the switch in the Top Up position for a minimum of two minutes.
• If damage starts to occur while in the Emergency Bypass Mode, immediately release the POWER TOP switch and see your authorized dealer.
NOTE: This procedure may take more time to fully raise and close the power top. It is not
uncommon to see delays of up to 30 seconds before operation begins.
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TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS)
The following chart provides the maximum trailer weight ratings towable for your given drivetrain.
Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings
Engine/Transmission Max. Frontal AreaMax. GTW (Gross Trailer Wt.) Max. Trailer Tongue Wt.
1
2.4L/AutoSee Note
2
1,000 lbs (450 kg)100 lbs (45 kg)
3.6L/Auto 22 sq.ft. (2.0 sq.m)2,000 lbs (900 kg)200 lbs (90 kg)
Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.
1The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo, and it should never exceed the weight referenced on
the Tire and Loading Information placard.2Enclosed trailers or open utility trailers with front shields/guards are not recommended for use with four-cylinder engines with an automatic transmission.
Please see your authorized dealer for additional information.
CAUTION!
Towing a trailer with a larger than recommended frontal area could cause the engine to overheat or cause severe engine damage under extreme
conditions.
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RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.)
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
•Recreational towing is not allowed.
NOTE: This vehicle may be towed on a
flatbed or vehicle trailer provided all four wheels
are OFF the ground.
CAUTION!
• DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the drivetrain will result.
• Towing this vehicle in violation of the above requirements can cause severe
transmission damage. Damage from
improper towing is not covered under
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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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.
• Briefly describe the nature of the problem and answer a few simple questions.
• You will be given the name of the service provider and an estimated time of arrival. If you feelyou are in an “unsafe situation”, please let us know. With your consent, we will contact local
police or safety authorities.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING LIGHTS
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light
• If the “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” comes on continuously with the engine running, a malfunction has been detected in the ESC system. If this light remains on after
several ignition cycles, and the vehicle has b een driven several miles (kilometers) at speeds
greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), we recommend you do not operate the vehicle. Have the
vehicle serviced immediately.
• The “ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light” starts to flash as soon as the tires lose traction and the ESC system becomes active. If the light begins to flash during acceleration,
ease up on the accelerator and apply as little throttle as possible. Be sure to adapt your speed
and driving to the prevailing road conditions. The light also flashes when TCS is active. To
improve the vehicle's traction when starting off in deep snow, sand or gravel, it may be
desirable to switch the ESC system to Partial Off mode by momentarily pressing the ESC
Off
switch.
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light
• Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly, when cold and inflatedto the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or
tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on
the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation
pressure for those tires.)
• As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is
significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure.
Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire
failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the
vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
• 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.
• Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level
to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale. WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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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.
- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
• Certain conditions, such as a loose or missing gas cap, poor fuel quality, etc., may illuminate theMIL after engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light stays on through several
typical driving cycles. In most situations, the vehicle will drive normally and not require towing.
• If the MIL flashes when the engine is running, serious conditions may exist that could lead to immediate loss of power or severe catalytic converter damage. We recommend you do not
operate the vehicle. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Charging System Light
• This light shows the status of the electrical charging system. If the charging system lightremains on, it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging system.
• We recommend you do not continue driving if the charging system light is on. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Oil Pressure Warning Light
• This light indicates low engine oil pressure. If the light turns on while driving, stop the vehicleand shut off the engine as soon as possible. A chime will sound for four minutes when this light
turns on.
• We recommend you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- 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 driveto the nearest service center and have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light
• This light informs you of a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system.
• If a problem is detected, the light will come on while the engine is running. Cycle the ignitionwhen the vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever is placed in the PARK position; the
light should turn off.
• If the light remains lit with the engine running, your vehicle will usually be drivable; however, see an authorized service center immediately. If the light is flashing when the engine is running,
immediate service is required and you may experience reduced performance, an
elevated/rough idle or engine stall and your vehicle may require towing. WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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