2014 CHRYSLER 200 CONVERTIBLE warning

CONVERTIBLE TOP OPERATION
CAUTION!
Failure to follow these cautions may cause interior
water damage, stains or mildew on the top material:
•Avoid high-pressure car washes, as they can dam-
age the top material. Also, increased water pressure
may force water past the weather strips.
• Remove any standing water from the top and dry
the surface before opening it. Operating the top,
opening a door or lowering a window while the top
is wet may allow water to drip into the vehicles
interior.
• Use care when washing the vehicle, water pressure
directed at the weather strip seals may cause water
to leak into the vehicles interior.
WARNING!
The convertible top does not provide the structural
protection that a reinforced metal roof does and the
fabric top cannot be expected to prevent the ejection
of the occupants in a collision. Therefore, it is impor-
tant that all occupants wear their seat belts at all
times. Death or serious injuries could occur if you are
ejected from the vehicle during a collision.
You can lower or raise the power convertible top from
inside the vehicle or lower the top remotely using the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. Either operation
takes approximately 30 seconds. The entire process, in-
cluding unlatching or latching the top at the windshield
header is automatic.
The top does take up some space in the trunk when
retracted. However, the trunk will still hold a significant
amount of cargo.
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micro-switches verify that operations are complete
before allowing the next stage of lowering or raising
operation.
• Opening and closing the top consecutively without the
engine running may run the battery down.
• If a fluttering noise is heard from the rear seat belts
while driving with the top down, safely bring the
vehicle to a stop and buckle the rear seat belts over the
empty seats. This will keep tension on the seat belts
and remove the fluttering condition.CAUTION!
• Correctly position the cargo shield in the trunk
before stowing the top. Doing so closes a switch
that allows top operation (stowing) to proceed. If
the switch is not closed, a warning message dis-
plays in the instrument cluster to notify the driver.
• Always place items carefully into the trunk.
• Do not push items too far into the trunk, particu-
larly when the top is retracted into its stowage area
in the trunk.
• Do not use the area on top of the tonneau cover for
storage.
Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to
the convertible top components, trunk contents,
cargo shield, and the vehicle interior.
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CAUTION!(Continued)
•Do not allow the top to remain in the suspended
position. After approximately 10 minutes in the
suspended position, the hydraulic pressure will
release, which will allow the top and the trunk lid
to lower. Pressing the power top switch will cancel
this operation.
• Always use a normal ice scraper to remove snow or
ice from the rear window. Use of a sharp object or
other tools could scratch the panels (hard top) or
tear the fabric (soft top) when removing snow or
ice.
• Always close the top when leaving your vehicle so
as not to leave the interior exposed to potentially
damaging outdoor conditions.
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CAUTION! (Continued)
•Do not leave the top lowered for several weeks at a
time. Close it occasionally to prevent discoloration
in the folds of the fabric and to allow the creases to
smooth out. This is especially important if the top
was stowed when not completely dry.
Failure to follow these cautions can cause damage to
the convertible top components, trunk contents, and
the vehicle interior:
WARNING!
Failure to follow these warnings can result in injuries
that are serious or fatal to you, your passengers, and
others around you:
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Before operating the power top, make sure that no
moving parts of the convertible top can injure a
person or animal.
• Never place any extremities (hands, feet, etc.) near
the convertible top components, the upper wind-
shield area, the shelf area behind the rear seats, or
the convertible top stowage area while raising or
lowering the convertible top.
• When using the power top button on RKE trans-
mitter, if potential danger exists while lowering the
top, release the button immediately to interrupt the
operation.
• When using the power top switch on the center
console, if potential danger exists while lowering
the top, release the switch immediately to interrupt
the operation.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•When using the power top switch on the center
console, if potential danger exists while raising the
top, release the switch immediately to interrupt the
operation.
• Only drive the vehicle with the convertible top
completely closed and latched or fully lowered into
its stowage compartment.
• Do not operate the power top when the vehicle is in
motion.
Cargo Shield
The cargo shield is located in the trunk. Before lowering
the convertible top, you must unfold the cargo shield and
seat the tabs at each end of the cargo shield in the V slots
in the trunk liner. Doing so closes a switch that allows top
operation. If the switch is not closed, a warning message
displays in the instrument cluster to notify the driver.
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Raising The Power Convertible Top
Using The Power Top Switch
NOTE:The power top switch will operate when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON or ACC position and
when in the power accessory delay.
Press and hold the switch in the Top Up
position until the operation of raising the top
and latching it is complete, which is indicated
by the system raising the windows and dis-
playing “TOP DONE” in the odometer or “CONVERT-
IBLE TOP COMPLETE” in the EVIC (if equipped).
Using The Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter
You cannot use the power top button on the RKE
transmitter to raise the power convertible top. You must
use the power top switch inside the vehicle to perform
this operation.
Manually
Closing the power convertible top manually is a compli-
cated and physically demanding procedure, and it re-
quires a special tool to do so. In the event that you
experience a malfunction when operating the power
convertible top:
1. Read all of the Notes, Cautions, and Warning found under “Power Convertible Top Usage Precautions” to
verify all operating conditions are met.
2. Check for Operation and Warning Messages as de- scribed under “Power Convertible Top Operation and
Warning Messages.” If applicable, perform the related
action to correct the condition present.
3. If Steps 1 and 2 do not resolve the problem, refer to “Emergency Bypass Mode”.
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Removing And Storing The Wind Stop
Reverse the installation procedure to remove, fold, and
store the Wind Stop. However, note the following before
doing so:
Disengage the pivot lock (1) to fold the small frame flat
onto the large frame. Disengage the frame lock (2) to
disconnect the small frame from the large frame.
Power Convertible Top Operation And Warning
Messages
When the appropriate conditions exist, the PTCM dis-
plays various power convertible top operation and warn-
ing messages in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) – if equipped, or in the Odometer for vehicles not
equipped with the EVIC. Refer to the following chart for
message related information:
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Adjusting Side View Mirrors
Outside Mirror — Driver Side
Adjust the outside mirror to center on the adjacent lane of
traffic, with a slight overlap of the view obtained on the
inside mirror.
Outside Mirror — Passenger Side
Adjust the convex outside mirror so you can just see the
side of your vehicle in the part of the mirror closest to the
vehicle.
WARNING!
Vehicles and other objects seen in the passenger side
convex mirror will look smaller and farther away
than they really are. Relying too much on your
passenger side convex mirror could cause you to
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WARNING!(Continued)
collide with another vehicle or other object. Use your
inside mirror when judging the size or distance of a
vehicle seen in the passenger side convex mirror.
Some vehicles will not have a convex passenger side
mirror.
Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature
All exterior mirrors are hinged and may be moved either
forward or rearward to resist damage. The hinges have
three detent positions: full forward, full rearward and
normal.
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This
feature can be activated whenever you turn on the
rear window defroster (if equipped). Some vehicles may
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mobile phone’s audio is transmitted through your vehi-
cle’s audio system; the system will automatically mute
your radio when using the Uconnect® Phone.
NOTE:The Uconnect® Phone requires a mobile phone
equipped with the Bluetooth® “Hands-Free Profile”,
Version 0.96 or higher. See the Uconnect® website for
supported phones.
For Uconnect® customer support:
• U.S. residents - visit www.UconnectPhone.com or call
1–877–855–8400.
• Canadian Residents - visit www.UconnectPhone.com
or call, 1-800-465–2001 (English) or 1-800-387-9983
(French).
Uconnect® Phone allows you to transfer calls between
the system and your mobile phone as you enter or exit
your vehicle and enables you to mute the system’s
microphone for private conversation. The Uconnect® Phone is driven through your
Bluetooth® “Hands-Free Profile” mobile phone.
Uconnect® features Bluetooth® technology - the global
standard that enables different electronic devices to con-
nect to each other without wires or a docking station, so
Uconnect® Phone works no matter where you stow your
mobile phone (be it your purse, pocket, or briefcase), as
long as your phone is turned on and has been paired to
the vehicle’s Uconnect® Phone. The Uconnect® Phone
allows up to seven mobile phones to be linked to the
system. Only one linked (or paired) mobile phone can be
used with the system at a time. The system is available in
English, Spanish, or French languages.
WARNING!
Any voice commanded system should be used only
in safe driving conditions following all applicable
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