2012 CHRYSLER 200 CONVERTIBLE steering

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
• If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved by a rockingmotion. 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. Using minimal
accelerator pedal pressure to maintain the rocking motion, without spinning the wheels, is
most effective.
NOTE:To improve the vehicle's traction when starting off in deep snow, sand or gravel, it
may be desirable to switch the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) to “Partial Off ” mode by
momentarily pressing the ESC Off
switch. For further information on ESC, refer to the
Owner's Manual on the DVD.
CAUTION!
• When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by moving between REVERSE and DRIVE, do not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage may result.
• Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transmission overheating and failure. It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h)
while in gear (no transmission shifting occurring).
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive wheel speeds may
cause tire damage or failure. A tire could explode and injure someone. Do not spin your
vehicle's wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) when you are stuck. Do not let anyone near
a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
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ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine
PartCapacities
Power Steering Reservoir MOPAR® Power Steering Fluid+4orMOPAR®ATF+4®
Automatic Transmission Fluid
or equivalent licensed ATF+4®
product. —
Fuel Selection – All Engines
(except 2.4L PZEV) 87 Octane
16.9 Gallons (64 Liters)
(Approximate)
Fuel Selection 2.4L PZEV 87 Octane 18.5 Gallons (70 Liters)
(Approximate)
E-85 Flexible Fuel – 3.6L Engine Only
CAUTION!
Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label or a yellow gas cap can operate on E-85.
• Refer to your Owner's Manual on the DVD for further details.
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FUSES
Integrated Power Module
• The Integrated Power Module (fuses) is located in the engine compartment near the aircleaner 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 Description
1 40 Amp Green — Power Top Module – If Equipped
2 — 20 Amp Yellow Brake Vacuum Pump
3 — 10 Amp Red Center High Mounted Stop Light
(CHMSL)/Brake Switch
4 — 10 Amp Red Ignition Switch
5 — 20 Amp Yellow Trailer Tow – If Equipped
6 — 10 Amp Red Power Mirror Switch/Climate Controls
7 — 30 Amp Green Ignition Off Draw (IOD) Sense 1
8 — 30 Amp Green Ignition Off Draw (IOD) Sense 2
9 40 Amp Green Battery Feed – Power Seats – If
Equipped
10 — 20 Amp Yellow Instrument Panel/Power Locks/Interior
Lights
11 — 15 Amp Lt Blue Selectable Power Outlet (Inside Center
Arm Rest)
12 — 20 Amp Yellow —
13 — 20 Amp Yellow Ignition/Cigar Lighter
14 — 10 Amp Red Instrument Panel
15 40 Amp Green — Radiator Fan Relay
16 —15 Amp Lt. Blue Sunroof – If Equipped
17 — 10 Amp Red Wireless Control Module
(WCM)/Clock/Steering Control
Module (SCM)
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TIRE PRESSURES
• Check the inflation pressure of each tire, including the spare tire, at least monthly andinflate to the recommended pressure for your vehicle.
• The tire pressures recommended for your vehicle are found on the “Tire and Loading Information” label located on the driver’s side door opening.
NOTE:Refer to the Owner's Manual on the
DVD for more information regarding tire
warnings and instructions.
WARNING!
• Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overloading can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, and increase your stopping distance. Use tires of the recommended load
capacity for your vehicle . Never overload them.
• Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and can cause collisions. Under-inflation is the leading cause of tire failure and may result in severe cracking, component separation, or
“blow out”. Over-inflation reduces a tire’s ability to cushion shock. Objects on the road
and chuck holes can cause damage that results in tire failure. Unequal tire pressures can
cause steering problems. You could lose control of your vehicle. Over-inflated or
under-inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly, resulting in loss of
vehicle control.
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Instrument Cluster Warning Lights.....66
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) .....89
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ....18
Introduction .................2
iPod®/USB/MP3 Control .........52
Bluetooth Streaming Audio .......58
Jack Location ...............71
Jack Operation ............. 71,72
Jacking Instructions ............72
Jump Starting ...............76
Key Fob Programmable Features .....59
Lane Change Assist ............18
LightBulbs ................92
Lights Airbag .................69
Anti-Lock ................69
Brake Warning .............68
Charging System ............68
Electronic Throttle Control Warning . . 69
Engine Temperature Warning ......67
Malfunction Indicator
(Check Engine) .............68
Oil Pressure ...............68
Transmission Warning ..........69
TurnSignal ...............18
Maintenance Record ...........88
Maintenance Schedule ...........87
Media Center Radio ..........26,28
Mirrors Heated ................ 20,21
MOPAR® Accessories ...........95
Navigation ............... 36,46
New Vehicle Break-In Period ........17
Oil Change Indicator ...........69
Oil, Engine Capacity ................85
Outlet Power ..................63
Overheating, Engine ...........70 Phone (Pairing)
..............54
Phone (Uconnect) .............53
Placard, Tire and Loading Information . . . 91
Power Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . . . 63
Seats ..................14
Steering ............... 85,86
Preparation for Jacking ...........71
Programmable Electronic Features .....59
Radio Operation ............ 30,39
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ........18
Recreational Towing ............65
Remote Starting System ..........9
Replacement Bulbs ............92
Reporting Safety Defects .........94
Seat Belts .................10
Seats ....................14
Adjustment ...............14
Heated .................
15
Power ..................14
Seek Button ............... 27,29
Setting the Clock .........26,28,31,39
Shift Lever Override ............78
Short Message Service (SMS) .......57
Signals, Turn ................18
SIRIUSTravelLink .............51
SpareTire .................71
Spark Plugs ................85
Speed Control Accel/Decel ...............19
Cancel .................19
Resume .................19
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ......19
Starting Remote .................9
Steering Tilt Column ...............16
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ......52
Store Radio Presets ........... 27,29
Supplemental Restraint
System - Airbag ..............10
Text Messaging ..............57
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ........9
Theft System Arming ............9
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Theft System Disarming..........9
Tilt Steering Column ............16
Ti re s Air Pressure ...............91
Changing ................71
Jacking .................71
Pressure Warning Light .........66
SpareTire ................71
Towing ..................64 24-Hour Towing Assistance .......66
Disabled Vehicle ............79
Recreational ..............65
Trailer Towing Trailer and Tongue Weight .......64
Trailer Weight ...............64
Transmission Fluid ..................85 Turn Signals
................18
Uconnect™ Phone .............53
Uconnect™ Voice Command ........56
Voice Commands .............56
Washers, Windshield ..........18,19
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care ........92
Wind Buffeting ..............23
Windshield Washers ...........18,19
Windshield Wipers .............18
Windstop .................23
Wipers, Intermittent ............18
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