2014 CHRYSLER 200 CONVERTIBLE remote control

ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED
The courtesy lights will turn on when you press the
unlock button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans-
mitter or open any door.
This feature also turns on the approach lighting in the
outside mirrors (if equipped). Refer to “Mirrors” in
“Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for fur-
ther information.
The interior lights will fade to off after approximately 30
seconds or they will immediately fade to off once the
ignition switch is turned to ON/RUN from the OFF
position..NOTE:
•
The front courtesy overhead console and door cour-
tesy lights will turn on if the dimmer control is in the
Dome ON position (extreme top position).
• The Illuminated Entry system will not operate if the
dimmer control is in the “Dome defeat” position
(extreme bottom position).
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE)
This system allows you to lock or unlock the doors, open
the trunk, open the convertible top (if equipped), or
activate the Panic Alarm from distances up to 66 ft (20 m)
using a hand-held Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmit-
ter. The RKE transmitter does not need to be pointed at
the vehicle to activate the system.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21

How To Use Remote Start
All of the following conditions must be met before the
engine will remote start:
•Shift lever in PARK
• Doors closed
• Hood closed
• Trunk closed
• Hazard switch off
• Brake switch inactive (brake pedal not pressed)
• Ignition key removed from ignition switch
• Battery at an acceptable charge level
• RKE PANIC button not pressed •
System not disabled from previous remote start event
• Vehicle theft alarm not active
WARNING!
•Do not start or run an engine in a closed garage or
confined area. Exhaust gas contains Carbon Mon-
oxide (CO) which is odorless and colorless. Carbon
Monoxide is poisonous and can cause serious in-
jury or death when inhaled.
• Keep Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters
away from children. Operation of the Remote Start
System, windows, door locks or other controls
could cause serious injury or death.
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 29

in the trunk trim. Continue folding the upright panel
forward onto the horizontal panel, then grasp both
panels and lift them to the forward, upright position in
the trunk.
NOTE:The convertible top will NOT operate with the
cargo shield in the stowed position.Power Convertible Top Controls
The power top switch is located on the front of the center
console.
There is also a power top button on the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter for remotely lowering the power
convertible top.
Stowed Cargo Shield
Power Top Button
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Previous Track
Use the SEEK DOWN button, or press the VR button on
the radio and say “Previous Track,” to jump to the
previous music track on your cellular phone.
Browse
Browsing is not available on a Bluetooth Streaming
Audio (BTSA) device. Only the current song that is
playing will display info.
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS — IF
EQUIPPED
Remote Sound System Controls (Back View Of SteeringWheel)
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The remote sound system controls are located on the rear
surface of the steering wheel, at the three and nine
o’clock positions.
The right-hand rocker switch has a pushbutton in the
center, and controls the volume and mode of the sound
system. Pressing the top of the rocker switch will increase
the volume. Pressing the bottom of the rocker switch will
decrease the volume. Pressing the center button changes
the operation of the radio from AM to FM, or to CD
mode, depending on which radio is in the vehicle.
The left-hand rocker switch has a pushbutton in the
center. The function of the left-hand switch is different,
depending on which mode you are in.
The following describes the left-hand rocker switch op-
eration in each mode.Radio Operation
Pressing the top of the switch will SEEK up for the next
listenable station, and pressing the bottom of the switch
will SEEK down for the next listenable station.
The button located in the center of the left-hand switch
will tune to the next preset station that you have pro-
grammed in the radio preset pushbutton.
CD Player
Pressing the top of the switch once will go to the next
track on the CD. Pressing the bottom of the switch once
will go to the beginning of the current track, or to the
beginning of the previous track if it is within one second
after the current track begins to play.
If you press the switch up or down twice it plays the
second track; three times, it will play the third, etc.
The button in the center of the left-hand switch has no
function in this mode.
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CLIMATE CONTROLS
The air conditioning and heating system is designed to
make you comfortable in all types of weather.
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning
The Manual Temperature Controls consist of a series of
outer rotary dials and inner push knobs.
Blower Control
Rotate this control to regulate the
amount of air forced through the ven-
tilation system in any mode. The
blower speed increases as you move
the control to the right from the “O”
(OFF) position. There are four blower
speeds.
NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Remote Start, the
climate controls will not function during Remote Start
operation if the blower control is left in the “O” (Off)
position.
Manual Temperature Control
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PretensionersSeat Belts ..............................51
Programmable Electronic Features .............244
Programming Transmitters (Remote Keyless Entry) . .21
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .352
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ...........445
Radio Operation ......................... .282
Radio Remote Controls .....................280
Rear Cupholder ......................... .205
Rearview Mirrors ........................ .124
Rear Window Defroster .....................210
Rear Window Features .....................210
Recorder, Event Data .......................69
Recreational Towing ...................... .395
Reformulated Gasoline .....................371
Refrigerant ............................. .435
Release, Hood ........................... .175
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................56 Remote Control
Security Alarm ..........................18
Starting System .........................28
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ..................21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .........280
Remote Starting System ......................28
Remote Trunk Release .......................38
Replacement Bulbs ....................... .470
Replacement Keys .........................16
Replacement Parts ........................ .427
Replacement Tires ........................ .359
Reporting Safety Defects ....................495
Resetting Oil Change Indicator ................225
Restraint, Head .......................... .171
Restraints, Child ...........................70
Restraints, Occupant ........................40
Rotation, Tires .......................... .361
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ..................93
512 INDEX

Settings, Personal........................ .244
Setting the Clock ......................... .247
Shift Lever Override ...................... .417
Shoulder Belts ............................44
Side Airbag ..............................65
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) ............295
Signals, Turn .............................96
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................360
Snow Tires ............................. .353
Spare Tire .............................. .355
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................189
Speedometer ............................ .218
Starting .................................28
Cold Weather ......................... .302
Remote ...............................28
Starting and Operating .....................301
Starting Procedures ....................... .301
Steering Power .............................. .324Tilt Column
.......................... .188
Wheel, Tilt ........................... .188
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............280
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .280
Storage ............................... .470
Storage, Vehicle .......................... .294
Stuck, Freeing ........................... .416
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ..........57
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... .432
System, Remote Starting .....................28
Tachometer ............................. .222
Taillights .............................. .475
Telescoping Steering Column .................188
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........287
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant ............218
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ..................18
Theft System (Security Alarm) .................18
Tilt Steering Column ...................... .188
514 INDEX