2012 CHRYSLER 200 Owners Manual

Latches................................ 89
Hood ............................. 148
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 360
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 89
Life of Tires ............................ 348
Light Bulbs .......................... 89,449
Lights .............................. 89,149
Airbag .................... 65,66,71,87,195
Back-Up ........................... 453
Brake Assist Warning .................. 331
Brake Warning ...................... 197
Bulb Replacement .................... 450
Daytime Running .................... 153
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . 331
Engine Temperature Warning ............ 196
Exterior ............................ 89
Fog ......................... 153,202,452
Headlight Switch ..................... 150
Headlights ......................... 150 Headlights On With Wipers
............. 159
High Beam Indicator .................. 207
Illuminated Entry ..................... 20
Instrument Cluster ................... 150
Interior ............................ 155
License ............................ 454
Lights On Reminder .................. 154
Low Fuel .......................... 195
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ...... 205
Map Reading ....................... 155
Oil Pressure ........................ 196
Passing ............................ 153
Seat Belt Reminder ................... 195
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ............. 19
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ............ 202
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .......204,352
Traction Control ..................... 331
Turn Signal .............. 89,152,202,452,453
Voltage ............................ 195
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INDEX 495

Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 194
Loading Vehicle ...................... 371,373
Capacities .......................... 373
Tires .............................. 337
Locks Auto Unlock ......................... 32
Automatic Door ...................... 32
Child Protection ...................... 34
Power Door ......................... 32
Low Tire Pressure System .................. 352
Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren (LATCH) ....................... 79
Lubrication, Body ....................... 423
Lumbar Support ........................ 141
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 419
Maintenance Procedures ................... 414
Maintenance Schedule .................... 460
Maintenance, General ..................... 414 Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 205,412
Manual, Service
......................... 481
Map/Reading Lights ..................... 155
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................. 433
Methanol ............................. 361
Mini-Trip Computer ................... 207,213
Mirrors ................................ 96
Automatic Dimming ................... 96
Electric Powered ...................... 98
Outside ............................ 99
Rearview ........................... 96
Vanity ............................ 100
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 352
Mopar Parts ......................... 413,480
MTBE/ETBE ........................... 361
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 84
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Occupant Restraints..................... 64,68
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) .........40,61,62,64,67
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............. 360
Odometer ............................. 198
Trip ........................... 198,201
Oil Change Indicator .................. 200,212
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..............200,212
Oil Filter, Change ........................ 418
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... 418
Oil Pressure Light ....................... 196
Oil, Engine ......................... 415,456
Capacity ........................... 455
Change Interval ................ 200,212,416
Checking .......................... 415
Dipstick ........................... 415
Disposal ........................... 418
Filter .......................... 418,456
Filter Disposal ....................... 418
Identification Logo ................... 416 Materials Added to
................... 418
Recommendation .................. 416,455
Synthetic .......................... 418
Viscosity ........................ 417,455
Onboard Diagnostic System .............. 411,412
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®) ........... 164
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 4
Overheating, Engine ...................... 386
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,481
Paint Care ............................. 438
Panic Alarm ............................ 25
Parking Brake .......................... 322
Passing Light ........................... 153
Personal Settings ........................ 219
Pets .................................. 84
Phone, Cellular ......................... 100
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™) ............. 100
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 337
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INDEX 497

PowerDeck Lid Release ..................... 38
Door Locks ......................... 32
Mirrors ............................ 98
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) ........ 176
Seats ............................. 136
Steering ........................ 320,321
Sunroof ........................... 173
Windows ........................... 35
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 57
Preparation for Jacking .................... 389
Pretensioners Seat Belts ........................... 52
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 219
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 25
Radial Ply Tires ......................... 344
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......... 430Radio Operation
........................ 274
Radio Remote Controls .................... 272
Rear Cupholder ......................... 181
Rear Seat, Folding .................... 146,147
Rear Window Defroster ................... 186
Rear Window Features .................... 186
Rearview Mirrors ........................ 96
Recorder, Event Data ...................... 71
Recreational Towing ...................... 383
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 361
Refrigerant ............................ 422
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 56
Remote Control Door Locks ......................... 21
Security Alarm ....................... 18
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 21
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan) ............... 21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 272
Remote Starting System .................... 27
498 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

Heated............................ 137
Lumbar Support ..................... 141
Power ............................ 136
Rear Folding ..................... 146,147
Reclining .......................... 140
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 18
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........429,456
Selection of Oil ......................... 416
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Sentry Key Programming ................... 17
Service Assistance ....................... 477
Service Contract ......................... 479
Service Manuals ........................ 481
Setting the Clock ................ 221,224,242,251
Settings, Personal ........................ 219
Shift Lever Override ...................... 403
Short Message Service (SMS) ................ 122
Shoulder Belts ........................... 44
Side Airbag ............................. 66 Side Window Demisters (Defrosters)
.......... 286
Signals, Turn ......................... 89,453
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 316
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 350
Snow Tires ............................ 351
Spare Tire ....................... 345,346,388
Specifications Oil ............................... 416
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...........161,201
Speedometer ........................... 194
Starting ............................... 294
Engine Fails to Start .................. 295
Starting and Operating .................... 294
Starting Procedures ...................... 294
Steering Power .......................... 320,321
Tilt Column ........................ 160
Wheel, Tilt ......................... 160
Steering Wheel Audio Controls .............. 272
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Steering Wheel Mounted Sound
System Controls......................... 272
Storage ............................ 182,449
Storage, Vehicle ......................... 285
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 402
Sun Roof .............................. 173
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 58
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 418
Tachometer ............................ 198
Taillights .............................. 453
Telescoping Steering Column ............... 160
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 279
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......194,386
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 77
Text Messaging ......................... 122
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 18
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 160 Time Delay, Headlight
.................... 151
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 337
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 335
Tire Markings .......................... 332
Tire Safety Information .................... 332
Tires ............................ 89,341,483
Aging (Life of Tires) .................. 348
Air Pressure ........................ 341
Chains ............................ 350
Changing .......................... 388
Compact Spare ...................... 345
General Information .................. 341
High Speed ......................... 344
Inflation Pressures .................... 342
Jacking ............................ 388
Life of Tires ........................ 348
Load Capacity .................... 337,338
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ......... 352
Pressure Warning Light ................ 204
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INDEX 501

Quality Grading..................... 483
Radial ............................ 344
Replacement ........................ 349
Rotation ........................... 351
Safety .......................... 332,341
Sizes ............................. 333
Snow Tires ......................... 351
Spare Tire .......................... 388
Spinning ........................... 347
Tread Wear Indicators ................. 348
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 377
Towing ............................... 373
24-Hour Towing Assistance ............. 114
Disabled Vehicle ..................... 404
Guide ............................. 376
Recreational ........................ 383
Weight ............................ 376
Towing Assistance ....................... 114
Traction .............................. 317 Trailer Towing
.......................... 373
Cooling System Tips .................. 383
Hitches ............................ 375
Minimum Requirements ................ 378
Trailer and Tongue Weight .............. 377
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 376
Trailer Weight .......................... 376
Transaxle Automatic ....................... 12,294
Autostick .......................... 315
Selection of Lubricant ................. 457
Transmission Automatic ....................... 297,435
Filter ............................. 438
Maintenance ........................ 435
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 26
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 25
502 INDEX