2012 CHRYSLER 200 CONVERTIBLE Owners Manual

Lane Change and Turn Signals.........166,210,463
Lane Change Assist ...................... 166
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 43
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren) ............................ 73,75
Latch Plate ............................. 44
Latches ................................ 85
Hood ............................. 159
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 364
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 85
Life of Tires ............................ 351
Light Bulbs .......................... 85,459
Lights .............................. 85,161
Airbag .................... 62,63,67,83,203
Automatic Headlights ................. 162
Back-Up ........................... 463
Battery Saver ....................... 168
Brake Assist Warning .................. 333
Brake Warning ...................... 205 Bulb Replacement
.................... 460
Courtesy/Reading .................... 167
Daytime Running .................... 165
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...........161,166
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . 333
Engine Temperature Warning ............ 204
Exterior ............................ 85
Fog ......................... 164,211,462
Headlight Switch .................. 161,162
Headlights ......................... 162
Headlights On Reminder ............... 162
Headlights On With Wipers ..........163,171
High Beam ......................... 166
High Beam Indicator .................. 215
High Beam/Low Beam Select ............ 166
Illuminated Entry ..................... 20
Instrument Cluster ................... 161
Interior ............................ 167
License ............................ 464
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INDEX 503

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
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Methanol............................. 365
Mini-Trip Computer ................... 216,222
Mirrors ............................... 111
Automatic Dimming .................. 111
Electric Powered ..................... 112
Electric Remote ...................... 112
Heated ............................ 113
Outside ........................... 112
Vanity ............................ 114
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 355
Mopar Parts ......................... 421,488
MTBE/ETBE ........................... 365
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 161
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 80
Occupant Restraints ................... 39,61,65
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ...............60,61Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)
.............. 364
Odometer ............................. 206
Trip ........................... 206,209
Oil Change Indicator .................. 208,221
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..............208,221
Oil Filter, Change ........................ 426
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... 426
Oil Pressure Light ....................... 204
Oil, Engine ......................... 423,466
Capacity ........................... 465
Change Interval ................ 208,221,424
Checking .......................... 423
Dipstick ........................... 423
Disposal ........................... 426
Filter .......................... 426,466
Filter Disposal ....................... 426
Identification Logo ................... 424
Materials Added to ................... 426
Recommendation .................. 424,465
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INDEX 505

Synthetic.......................... 426
Viscosity ........................ 425,465
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............419,420
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®) ........... 176
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 4
Outside Rearview Mirrors .................. 112
Overheating, Engine ...................... 392
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,489
Paint Care ............................. 445
Panic Alarm ............................ 25
Parking Brake .......................... 324
Passenger Seat Back Tilt (Easy Entry System) .... 155
Passing Light ........................... 166
Personal Settings ........................ 227
Pets .................................. 80
Phone, Cellular ......................... 114
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™) ............. 114
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 340Power
Accessory Delay ...................... 13
Deck Lid Release ..................... 37
Door Locks ......................... 32
Mirrors ............................ 112
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ........ 185
Seats ............................. 150
Steering ........................ 322,323
Windows ........................... 34
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 56
Preparation for Jacking .................... 395
Pretensioners Seat Belts ........................... 50
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 227
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 21
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 347
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......... 438
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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
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Side Window Demisters (Defrosters).......... 297
Signals, Turn ...................... 85,166,463
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 319
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 354
Snow Tires ............................ 354
Spare Tire ....................... 348,349,394
Specifications Oil ............................... 424
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...........173,209
Speedometer ........................... 202
Starting ............................. 27,305
Engine Fails to Start .................. 306
Remote ............................ 27
Starting Procedures ...................... 305
Steering Column Lock ....................... 172
Power .......................... 322,323
Tilt Column ........................ 172
Wheel, Tilt ......................... 172 Steering Wheel Audio Controls
.............. 283
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls .............................. 283
Storage ............................ 190,459
Storage, Vehicle ......................... 297
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 408
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 57
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 426
System, Remote Starting .................... 27
Tachometer ............................ 206
Taillights .............................. 463
Telescoping Steering Column ............... 172
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 290
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......202,393
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 73
Text Messaging ......................... 136
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 18
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
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INDEX 509

Tilt Steering Column..................... 172
Time Delay, Headlight .................... 163
Tip Start .............................. 305
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 340
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 338
Tire Markings .......................... 334
Tire Safety Information .................... 334
Tires ............................ 85,344,491
Aging (Life of Tires) .................. 351
Air Pressure ........................ 344
Chains ............................ 354
Changing .......................... 394
Compact Spare ...................... 348
General Information .................. 344
High Speed ......................... 346
Inflation Pressures .................... 345
Jacking ............................ 394
Life of Tires ........................ 351
Load Capacity .................... 340,341Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
......... 355
Pressure Warning Light ................ 212
Quality Grading ..................... 491
Radial ............................ 347
Replacement ........................ 352
Rotation ........................... 354
Safety .......................... 334,344
Sizes ............................. 336
Snow Tires ......................... 354
Spare Tire .......................... 394
Spinning ........................... 350
Tread Wear Indicators ................. 350
To Open Hood .......................... 159
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 381
Tonneau Cover .......................... 91
Towing ............................... 377
24-Hour Towing Assistance ............. 128
Disabled Vehicle ..................... 411
Guide ............................. 380
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