2013 CHRYSLER 200 CONVERTIBLE Owners Manual

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established by
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer
in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle.
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety
requirements in addition to these grades.
Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart
significantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices, and differences in road charac-
teristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
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WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal MotorVehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel, than the minimum required by law.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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INDEX
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About Your Brakes........................328
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)................331
Accessory Delay, Power......................12
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............443
Adding Fuel.............................379
Adding Washer Fluid......................438
Additives, Fuel...........................373
Airbag..................................57
Airbag Deployment........................65
Airbag Light.............................62
Airbag Maintenance........................66
Airbag, Side..............................60
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)................61
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter). . . .432
Air Conditioner Maintenance.................434
Air Conditioning..........................285
Air Conditioning Controls...................285
Air Conditioning Filter.....................297
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips..............298Air Conditioning Refrigerant.................434
Air Conditioning System....................285
Air Pressure, Tires.........................351
Alarm System (Security Alarm)................18
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle...............7
Antenna, Satellite Radio.....................273
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..................442
Disposal.............................445
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)................331
Anti-Lock Warning Light....................331
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)..........18
Appearance Care.........................453
Ashtray................................205
Assistance Towing.........................143
Auto Down Power Windows..................36
Automatic Dimming Mirror..................126
Automatic Door Locks......................33
Automatic Oil Change Indicator...............227
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)..........290
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Automatic Transmission....................305
Adding Fluid.........................451
Fluid and Filter Changes.................453
Fluid Level Check......................451
Fluid Type...........................449
Gear Ranges..........................308
Special Additives.......................450
Autostick...............................322
Auto Unlock, Doors........................33
Battery.................................433
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)........26
Location.............................433
Belts, Seat...............................43
Body Mechanism Lubrication.................437
B-Pillar Location..........................345
Brake Assist System.......................335
Brake, Parking...........................328
Brake System............................447Anti-Lock (ABS).......................331
Fluid Check...........................447
Master Cylinder........................447
Parking..............................328
Warning Light.........................223
Brake/Transmission Interlock.................307
Bulb Replacement.........................469
Bulbs, Light..............................95
Calibration, Compass......................242
Capacities, Fluid..........................475
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................379
Oil (Engine)..........................423
Power Steering........................327
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)...............444
Carbon Monoxide Warning...................91
Car Washes.............................454
Cellular Phone...........................129
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Certification Label.........................382
Chains, Tire.............................360
Changing A Flat Tire.......................400
Chart, Tire Sizing.........................341
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .426
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety...............91
Checks, Safety............................91
Child Restraint............................69
Cigar Lighter............................205
Clean Air Gasoline........................371
Cleaning
Wheels..............................456
Climate Control..........................285
Clock..................................249
Cold Weather Operation....................304
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance..............284
Compact Spare Tire........................355
Compass...............................235
Compass Calibration.......................242Compass Variance.........................243
Computer, Trip/Travel......................241
Connector
UCI ................................276
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI).........276
Console................................208
Console, Floor...........................208
Contract, Service..........................491
Convertible.............................101
Convertible Top..........................101
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap)...........444
Cooling System...........................441
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)...............443
Coolant Capacity.......................475
Coolant Level.........................442
Disposal of Used Coolant.................445
Drain, Flush, and Refill..................442
Inspection............................445
Points to Remember
.....................446
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Pressure Cap..........................444
Radiator Cap..........................444
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)............442
Corrosion Protection.......................453
Cruise Light.............................228
Cupholders.............................206
Customer Assistance.......................489
Customer Programmable Features.............246
Data Recorder, Event.......................68
Daytime Running Lights....................182
Dealer Service............................427
Deck Lid, Power Release.....................38
Defroster, Rear Window.....................212
Defroster, Windshield.......................93
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers..................185
Diagnostic System, Onboard.................425
Dimmer Switch, Headlight...................180
DipsticksAutomatic Transmission..................451
Oil (Engine)..........................429
Power Steering........................327
Disabled Vehicle Towing....................417
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...............445
Door Locks..............................31
Door Locks, Automatic......................33
Door Opener, Garage.......................192
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt......................170
Driving
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water...............................324
E-85 Fuel...............................375
Electrical Power Outlets.....................202
Electric Rear Window Defrost.................212
Electric Remote Mirrors.....................127
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)........189
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Electronic Stability Control (ESC)..............336
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)......236
Emergency, In Case of
Jacking..............................400
Jump Starting.........................410
Towing..............................417
Emission Control System Maintenance..........426
Engine.................................423
Air Cleaner...........................432
Block Heater..........................304
Break-In Recommendations................90
Checking Oil Level.....................429
Compartment.........................424
Compartment Identification...............424
Coolant (Antifreeze).....................442
Cooling..............................441
Exhaust Gas Caution.....................91
Fuel Requirements......................370
Jump Starting.........................410Oil .................................429
Oil Change Interval.....................227
Oil Filler Cap.........................423
Oil Selection..........................430
Oil Synthetic..........................431
Overheating..........................398
Starting..............................303
Temperature Gauge.....................220
Engine Oil Viscosity.......................431
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart...................431
Enhanced Accident Response Feature............64
Entry System, Illuminated....................21
Ethanol................................371
Event Data Recorder........................68
Exhaust Gas Caution........................91
Exhaust System...........................91
Extender, Seat Belt.........................56
Exterior Lights............................95
502 INDEX