2013 CHRYSLER 200 ignition

TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
This section describes procedures for towing a disabled vehicle using a towing service.
Towing ConditionWheels OFF the Ground All Models
Flat Tow NONEIf transmission is operable:
• Transmission in NEUTRAL
• 25 mph (40 km/h) maxspeed
• 15 mi (24 km) maxdistance
Wheel Lift Or Dolly Tow
Rear
Front OK
Flatbed ALLBEST METHOD
Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent
damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other
equipment designed for this purpose, following equip-
ment manufacturer ’s instructions. Use of safety chains is
mandatory. Attach a tow bar or other towing device to
main structural members of the vehicle, not to bumpers
or associated brackets. State and local laws regarding
vehicles under tow must be observed. If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.)
while being towed, the ignition must be in the ON/RUN
position, not the ACC position.
If your vehicle’s battery is discharged, see
Shift Lever
Override inWhat To Do In Emergencies for instruc-
tions on shifting the automatic transmission out of PARK
for towing.
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CAUTION!
Towing faster than 25 mph (40 km/h) or farther than
15 mi (24 km) with front wheels on the ground can
cause severe transmission damage. Such damage is
not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Without The Ignition Key
Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed
with the ignition in the LOCK/OFF position. Flatbed
towing is the preferred towing method. However, if a
flatbed towing vehicle is not available, wheel lift towing
equipment may be used. Rear towing (with the frontwheels on the ground) is not allowed, as transmission
damage will occur. If rear towing is the only alternative,
the front wheels must be placed on a towing dolly. Proper
towing equipment is necessary to prevent damage to the
vehicle.
CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require-
ments can cause severe transmission damage. Dam-
age from improper towing is not covered under the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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the gas cap is properly tightened. Press the trip odometer
“Reset” button to turn off the message. If the problem
persists, the message will appear the next time the
vehicle is started. This might indicate a damaged cap. If
the problem is detected twice in a row, the system will
turn on the “Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL).” Resolv-
ing the problem will turn the MIL light off.
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass
an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.For states that require an Inspection and Mainte-
nance (I/M), this check verifies the “Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not
on when the engine is running, and that the OBD II
system is ready for testing. Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II
system may
notbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace-
ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not
ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
Your vehicle has a simple ignition key-actuated test,
which you can use prior to going to the test station. To
check if your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must
do the following:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, but do not crank or start the engine.
2. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start this test over.
3. As soon as you turn the ignition switch to the ON position, you will see the MIL symbol come on as part
of a normal bulb check.
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4. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things willhappen:
• The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then
return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF
the ignition or start the engine. This means that your
vehicle’s OBD II system is not readyand you should
not proceed to the I/M station.
• The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully
illuminated until you turn OFF the ignition or start the
engine. This means that your vehicle’s OBD II system
is ready and you can proceed to the I/M station.
If your OBD II system is not ready,you should see your
authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was
recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement,
you may need to do nothing more than drive your
vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD II system to update. A recheck with the above test routine
may then indicate that the system is now ready.
Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD II system is
ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal
vehicle operation you should have your vehicle serviced
before going to the I/M station. The I/M station can fail
your vehicle because the MIL is on with the engine
running.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Use of genuine MOPAR® parts for normal/scheduled
maintenance and repairs is highly recommended to en-
sure the designed performance. Damage or failures
caused by the use of non-MOPAR® parts for mainte-
nance and repairs will not be covered by the manufac-
turer’s warranty.
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To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam-
age:
•Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition,
when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in
motion.
• Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the
vehicle.
• Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires
disconnected or removed, such as when diagnostic
testing, or for prolonged periods during very rough
idle or malfunctioning operating conditions.Cooling System
WARNING!
• When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis-
connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition
switch to the LOCK position. The fan is tempera-
ture controlled and can start at anytime the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
• You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If
you see or hear steam coming from under the hood,
do not open the hood until the radiator has had
time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system
pressure cap when the radiator is hot.
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Cav-ity Car-
tridge Fuse Mini
Fuse Description
1 40 Amp Green — Power Top Module –
If Equipped
2 — 20 Amp YellowBrake Vacuum Pump
3 — 10 Amp RedCenter High Mounted
Stop Light (CHMSL)/
Brake Switch
4 — 10 Amp RedIgnition Switch
5 — 20 Amp YellowTrailer Tow – If
Equipped
6 — 10 Amp RedPower Mirror Switch/
Climate Controls
7 — 30 Amp GreenIgnition Off Draw
(IOD) Sense 1Cav-
ity Car-
tridge Fuse Mini
Fuse Description
8 — 30 Amp GreenIgnition Off Draw
(IOD) Sense 2
9 40 Amp Green Battery Feed – Power
Seats – If Equipped
10 — 20 Amp YellowInstrument Panel/
Power Locks/
Interior Lights
11 — 15 Amp Lt BlueSelectable Power
Outlet (Inside Center
Arm Rest)
12 — 20 Amp Yellow—
13 — 20 Amp YellowIgnition/Cigar Lighter
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Cav-ity Car-
tridge Fuse Mini
Fuse Description
14 — 10 Amp RedInstrument Panel
15 40 Amp Green — Radiator Fan Relay
16 — 15 Amp Lt. BlueSunroof – If Equipped
17 — 10 Amp RedWireless Control
Module (WCM)/
Clock/Steering
Control Module
(SCM)
18 40 Amp Green — Auto Shutdown
(ASD) Relay
19 — 20 Amp YellowAudio Amplifier –
If EquippedCav-
ity Car-
tridge Fuse Mini
Fuse Description
20 — 15 Amp Lt. BlueRadio
21 — 10 Amp RedSiren – If Equipped
22 — 10 Amp RedIgnition Run –
Climate Controls/
Hot Cupholder –
If Equipped
23 — 15 Amp Lt. BlueAuto Shutdown
(ASD) Relay 3
24 — 25 Amp NaturalSunroof – If Equipped
25 — 10 Amp RedIgnition Run —
Heated Mirrors -
If Equipped
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Cav-ity Car-
tridge Fuse Mini
Fuse Description
26 — 15 Amp Lt. BlueAuto Shutdown
(ASD) Relay 2
27 — 10 Amp RedIgnition Run –
Occupant Classifica-
tion Module (OCM)/
Occupant Restraint
Controller (ORC)
28 — 10 Amp RedIgnition Run —
Occupant Classifica-
tion Module (OCM)/
Occupant Restraint
Controller (ORC)
29 — — Hot Car (No Fuse Required)Cav-ity Car-
tridge Fuse Mini
Fuse Description
30 — 20 Amp YellowIgnition Run – Heated
Seats – If Equipped
31 — — Spare
32 30 Amp Pink — Auto Shutdown
(ASD) Relay 1
33 — 10 Amp Red
Switch Bank/
Diagnostic Link
Connector/Powertrain
Control Module (PCM)
34 30 AmpPink — Anti-Lock Brakes
(ABS) Module – If
Equipped/Electronic
Stability Control
(ESC) Module – If
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