2012 CHRYSLER 200 trunk release

INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
1 — Air Outlet6 — Radio11 — Storage Compartment
2 — Side Window Demister Outlet 7 — Passenger Airbag 12 — Climate Control
3 — Instrument Cluster 8 — Glove Compartment13 — Trunk Release Button
4 — Ignition Switch 9 — Heated Seat Switch – If Equipped 14 — Power Outlet
5 — Analog Clock 10 — Hazard Switch
192 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL

The two trip odometers show individual trip mileage. To
switch from odometer to trip odometers, press and
release the Trip Odometer button. To reset a trip odom-
eter, display the desired trip odometer to be reset then
push and hold the button until the display resets (ap-
proximately 2 seconds). Refer to “Trip Odometer Button”
for additional information.
Vehicle Odometer Messages
When the appropriate conditions exist, the odometer will
display the following messages:
door............................. Door Ajar
dECK ............................ T runk Ajar
LoW tirE ..................... LowTirePr essure
CHANgE OIL ............... Oil Change Required
gASCAP ....................... Fuel Cap Fault
HOTOIL ........... Engine Oil Temperature Exceeds
Safe ThresholdNOTE:
If the instrument cluster is equipped with the
optional Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC),
then warnings such as ”Low Tire,” “Door Ajar” and
“Trunk Ajar” will display in the EVIC. (Refer to “Elec-
tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” for specific
messages).
LoW tirE
When the appropriate condition exists, the odometer
display will toggle between LoW and tirE for three
cycles.
HOTOIL
When this message is displayed there is a engine oil
over-temperature condition. When this condition occurs,
the “HOTOIL” message will be displayed in the odom-
eter along with a chime.
Refer to “If Your Engine Overheats” in “What To Do In
Emergencies”.
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Press and release the SELECT Button to accept
a selection. The SELECT Button also resets
various Trip Functions.
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays
When the appropriate conditions exist, the EVIC displays
the following messages:
•Turn Signal On (with a continuous warning chime
after one mile traveled)
•Left Front Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime)
•Left Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime)
•Right Front Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single
chime)
•Right Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single
chime)
•RKE (Remote Keyless Entry) Battery Low (with a
single chime)
•Personal Settings Not Avail – Vehicle Not In PARK
•Personal Settings Not Avail – Vehicle in Motion
•Door Ajar (with vehicle graphic showing which door
is open. A single chime sounds if the vehicle is in
motion).
•Doors Ajar (with vehicle graphic showing which doors
are open. A single chime sounds if the vehicle is in
motion).
•Trunk Open (with vehicle graphic showing and open
trunk and A single chime )
•Lights On
SELECTButton
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•Key In Ignition
•Remote start aborted — Door ajar
•Remote start aborted — Hood ajar
•Remote start aborted — Trunk ajar
•Remote start aborted — Fuel low
•Remote start disabled — System fault
•Oil Change Required (with a single chime)
•Low Tire (with a graphic of the car showing which
tire(s) is/are low - with a single chime). Refer toTi re
Pressure Monitoring System inStarting and Operat-
ing.
•Check TPM System (with a single chime) Refer to Ti re
Pressure Monitoring System inStarting and
Operating.
Oil Change Required — If Equipped
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change
indicator system. The Oil Change Required message will
flash in the EVIC display for approximately five seconds
after a single chime has sounded to indicate the next
scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change
indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the
engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon
your personal driving style.
Unless reset, this message will continue to display each
time you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN
position. To turn off the message temporarily, press and
release the MENU button. To reset the oil change indica-
tor system (after performing the scheduled maintenance),
perform the following procedure:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (Do not
start the engine.)
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DrivingOn Slippery Surfaces .................. 316
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 317
E-85 Fuel ............................. 365
Electric Rear Window Defrost ............... 186
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 98
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 176
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 161
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 328
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 209
Emergency Trunk Release .................39,40
Emergency, In Case of Jacking ............................ 388
Jump Starting ....................... 398
Towing ............................ 404
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 412Engine
............................... 409
Air Cleaner ......................... 419
Block Heater ........................ 297
Break-In Recommendations .............. 84
Checking Oil Level ................... 415
Compartment ....................... 410
Compartment Identification ............. 410
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................ 428,456
Cooling ........................... 428
Exhaust Gas Caution ................86,364
Fails to Start ........................ 295
Flooded, Starting ..................... 295
Fuel Requirements ................. 360,455
Jump Starting ....................... 398
Oil ......................... 415,455,456
Oil Change Interval .............200,212,416
Oil Filler Cap .................... 409,417
Oil Filter ........................... 418
Oil Filter Disposal .................... 418
490 INDEX

Remote Trunk Release..................... 38
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 449
Replacement Keys ........................ 16
Replacement Parts ....................... 413
Replacement Tires ....................... 349
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 480
Resetting Oil Change Indicator ...........200,212
Restraint, Head ......................... 141
Restraints, Child ......................... 72
Rotation, Tires .......................... 351
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 87
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 89
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 480
Safety Information, Tire ................... 332
Safety Tips ............................. 85
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 86
Satellite Radio Antenna .................238,262
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 460 Seat Belt Maintenance
.................... 444
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 56
Seat Belts .............................. 87
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ................ 49
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ...... 49
And Pregnant Women .................. 57
Child Restraint ................... 72,73,82
Extender ........................... 57
Front Seat ......................... 44,45
Inspection .......................... 87
Operating Instructions .................. 45
Pretensioners ........................ 52
Rear Seat ........................... 44
Reminder .......................... 195
Untwisting Procedure .................. 49
Seat Belts (Sedan) ........................ 40
Seats ................................. 135
Adjustment ......................... 139
Cleaning ........................... 147
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INDEX 499

Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) . . 164
Transporting Pets........................ 84
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 348
Trip Computer .......................... 207
Trip Odometer .......................... 198
Trip Odometer Reset Button ................ 201
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid) ...................... 38
Trunk Release Remote Control ............... 38
Trunk Release, Emergency ................39,40
Turn Signals ...................... 152,202,453
UCI Connector ......................... 265
Uconnect™ (Hands-Free Phone) ............. 100
Understanding Your Instrument Panel ......... 192
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 483
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 265
Universal Transmitter ..................... 164
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... 360 Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt
.............. 49
Upholstery Care ........................ 442
Vanity Mirrors .......................... 100
Variance, Compass ....................... 215
Vehicle Certification Label ................. 371
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............ 6
Vehicle Loading ................... 338,371,373
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .............. 7
Vehicle Storage ....................... 285,449
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .......... 18
Viscosity, Engine Oil ...................... 417
Voice Recognition System (VR) .............. 130
Warning Lights
(Instrument Cluster Description) ............. 194
Warnings and Cautions ..................... 6
Warranty Information ..................... 480
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INDEX 503