2012 CHRYSLER 200 CONVERTIBLE child seat

WARNING! (Continued)
•The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle (with the
rear seatbacks in the locked-up or folded down
position) should not be used as a play area by
children when the vehicle is in motion. They could
be seriously injured in a collision. Children
should be seated and using the proper restraint
system.
•To help protect against personal injury, passengers
should not be seated in the rear cargo area. The
rear cargo space is intended for load carrying
purposes only, not for passengers, who should sit
in seats and use seat belts.
•The weight and position of cargo and passengers
can change the vehicle center of gravity and ve-
hicle handling. To avoid loss of control resulting
in personal injury, follow these guidelines for
loading your vehicle:Always place cargo evenly on the cargo floor. Put heavier
objects as low and as far forward as possible. Place as
much cargo as possible in front of the rear axle. Too much
weight or improperly placed weight over or behind the
rear axle can cause the rear of the vehicle to sway.
Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the top of the
seatback. This could impair visibility or become a dan-
gerous projectile in a sudden stop or collision.
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 193

STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both
inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belt.
Make sure all occupants have securely fastened their seat
belts.
WARNING!
•When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key
fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle.
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children
to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake, brake
pedal or the shift lever.
Normal Starting
The shift lever must be in the PARK or NEUTRAL
position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes
before shifting to any driving gear.
NOTE:Normal starting of either a cold or a warm
engine does not require pumping or depressing the
accelerator pedal.
Tip Start
Do not press the accelerator. Turn the ignition key briefly
to START position, and release it. The starter motor will
continue to run, and it will disengage automatically
when the engine is running. If the engine fails to start, the
starter will disengage automatically in 10 seconds. If this
occurs, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position,
wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the “Normal Starting”
procedure.5
STARTING AND OPERATING 305

Lights On Reminder.................. 162
Low Fuel .......................... 203
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ...... 214
Map Reading ....................... 167
Oil Pressure ........................ 204
Park ........................... 161,162
Passing ............................ 166
Seat Belt Reminder ................... 203
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ............. 19
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ............ 211
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .......212,355
Traction Control ..................... 333
Turn Signal ............ 85,161,166,210,462,463
Voltage ............................ 203
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 202
Loading Vehicle ...................... 375,376
Capacities .......................... 376
Tires .............................. 340
Locks ................................. 30 Auto Unlock
......................... 32
Automatic Door ...................... 32
Door .............................. 30
Power Door ......................... 32
Low Tire Pressure System .................. 355
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH) ............................ 73,75
Lubrication, Body ....................... 431
Lumbar Support ........................ 154
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 427
Maintenance Procedures ................... 422
Maintenance Schedule .................... 470
Maintenance, General ..................... 422
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 214,420
Manual, Service ......................... 489
Map/Reading Lights ..................... 167
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................. 441
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ............. 155
504 INDEX

Radio Operation........................ 285
Radio Remote Controls .................... 283
Rear Cupholder ......................... 189
Rear Window Defroster ................... 194
Rear Window Features .................... 194
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 68
Recreational Towing ...................... 388
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 364
Refrigerant ............................ 430
Release, Hood .......................... 159
Reminder, Lights On ..................... 162
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 55
Remote Control Security Alarm ....................... 18
Starting System ....................... 27
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 283
Remote Starting System .................... 27
Remote Trunk Release ..................... 37 Replacement Bulbs
....................... 459
Replacement Keys ........................ 16
Replacement Parts ....................... 421
Replacement Tires ....................... 352
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 488
Resetting Oil Change Indicator ...........208,221
Restraint, Head ......................... 155
Restraints, Child ......................... 69
Restraints, Occupant ...................... 39
Rotation, Tires .......................... 354
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 83
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 85
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 488
Safety Information, Tire ................... 334
Safety Tips ............................. 81
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 82
Satellite Radio Antenna .................247,273
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 470
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INDEX 507

Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 450
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 55
Seat Belts .......................... 39,43,83
And Pregnant Women .................. 56
Child Restraint ................. 69,70,71,77
Extender ........................... 57
Front Seat ......................... 43,44
Inspection .......................... 83
Operating Instructions .................. 44
Pretensioners ........................ 50
Rear Seat ........................... 43
Reminder .......................... 203
Untwisting Procedure .................. 48
Seats ................................. 150
Easy Entry ......................... 155
Heated ............................ 152
Height Adjustment ................... 150
Lumbar Support ..................... 154
Memory ........................... 155 Power
............................ 150
Reclining .......................... 153
Seatback Release ..................... 155
Tilting ............................ 150
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 18
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........437,466
Selection of Oil ......................... 424
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Sentry Key Programming ................... 17
Service Assistance ....................... 485
Service Contract ......................... 487
Service Manuals ........................ 489
Setting the Clock ................ 230,233,252,261
Settings, Personal ........................ 227
Shift Lever Override ...................... 410
Short Message Service (SMS) ................ 136
Shoulder Belts ........................... 43
Side Airbag ............................. 64
Side View Mirror Adjustment ............... 112
508 INDEX