2014 CHRYSLER 200 trunk

Washing
•Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve-
hicle in the shade using MOPAR® Car Wash, or a mild
car wash soap, and rinse the panels completely with
clear water.
• If insects, tar, or other similar deposits have accumu-
lated on your vehicle, use MOPAR® Super Kleen Bug
and Tar Remover to remove.
• Use a high quality cleaner wax, such as MOPAR®
Cleaner Wax to remove road film, stains and to protect
your paint finish. Take care never to scratch the paint.
•
Avoid using abrasive compounds and power buffing that
may diminish the gloss or thin out the paint finish.
CAUTION!
• Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials
such as steel wool or scouring powder that will
scratch metal and painted surfaces.
•
Use of power washers exceeding 1,200 psi (8 274 kPa)
can result in damage or removal of paint and decals.
Special Care
• If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive
near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once
a month.
•
It is important that the drain holes in the lower edges of
the doors, rocker panels, and trunk be kept clear and
open.
• If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint,
touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is
considered the responsibility of the owner.
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VEHICLE STORAGE
If you will not be using your vehicle for more than 21
days, you may want to take steps to preserve your
battery.
•Disengage the mini-fuse in the Power Distribution
Center labeled IOD (Ignition Off-Draw).
• Or disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
• Anytime you store your vehicle, or keep it out of
service (i.e., vacation) for two weeks or more, run the
air conditioning system at idle for about five minutes
in the fresh air and high blower setting. This will
ensure adequate system lubrication to minimize the
possibility of compressor damage when the system is
started again.
REPLACEMENT BULBS
Interior Bulbs
Bulb Number
Front Courtesy/Reading
Lamp 578/W5W
Center Courtesy/Reading
Lamp 578/W5W
Visor Vanity Lamp A6220
Glove Box Lamp A6220
Shift Indicator Lamp IKLE14140
Rear Compartment
(Trunk) Lamp 579
NOTE: For lighted switches, see your authorized
dealer for replacement.
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Front Fog Lamp
NOTE:Access to the lamps through the lower fascia
cutout is limited. We recommend you access the lamps by
turning the steering wheel to allow access and remove
the inner fender shield.
1. Rotate the bulb’s electrical connector one-quarter turn counterclockwise and remove it from the fog lamp
housing.
2. Remove the bulb from the connector socket and install the replacement bulb.
CAUTION!
Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil
contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the
bulb comes in contact with an oily surface, clean the
bulb with rubbing alcohol. 3. Install the bulb and connector assembly into the fog
lamp housing and rotate the connector one-quarter
turn clockwise to lock it in place.
Backup Lamps
1. Open the trunk and gently pull back the trunk linerbehind the tail lamp (requires removal of a push pin
holding the trunk trim in place near the tail lamp).
2. Remove the two plastic wing nuts from the tail lamp housing.
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NOTE:Placing a small flat head screwdriver or similar
tool between the lamp outboard ball stud and plastic
grommet from inside the trunk can help to disengage the
outboard edge of the tail lamp. 3. Grasp the tail lamp by both the outboard and inboard
sides, and pull firmly to disengage the tail lamp from
the vehicle.
NOTE: It is normal to hear a loud sound when the lower
tail lamp area unsnaps from the vehicle mounting
bracket during tail lamp removal.
Tail Lamp Wing Nut
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4. Twist and remove socket from lamp.
5. Remove bulb from socket and replace.
6. Reinstall the tail lamp, fasteners, and trunk liner.
License Plate Lamp
1. Using a small screwdriver, press inward the lockingtab on the side of the lamp assembly and pull down on
the lamp assembly for removal.
2. Pull bulb from socket, replace, and reinstall the lamp assembly into place ensuring the locking tab is secure.
Tail Lamp Housing
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Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)......224
Emergency, In Case of Jacking .............................. .395
Jump Starting ......................... .407
Towing ............................. .414
Emergency Trunk Release ....................41
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........422
Engine ................................ .419
Air Cleaner .......................... .428
Block Heater ......................... .295
Break-In Recommendations .................94
Checking Oil Level ..................... .425
Compartment ......................... .420
Compartment Identification ................420
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................438
Cooling ............................. .438
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................95
Fails to Start .......................... .293
Flooded, Starting ...................... .293Fuel Requirements
..................... .364
Jump Starting ......................... .407
Oil................................. .425
Oil Change Interval ..................... .214
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .419
Oil Selection .......................... .426
Oil Synthetic ......................... .428
Overheating .......................... .392
Starting ............................. .291
Temperature Gauge ..................... .208
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... .427
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ...................427
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............69
Entry System, Illuminated ....................21
Ethanol ............................... .365
Event Data Recorder ........................72
Exhaust Gas Caution ........................95
Exhaust System ...........................95
498 INDEX

Programmable Electronic Features.............233
Radial Ply Tires ......................... .345
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) ...........441
Radio Operation ......................... .272
Radio Remote Controls .....................270
Rear Cupholder ......................... .195
Rear Seat, Folding ........................ .159
Rearview Mirrors ........................ .105
Rear Window Defroster .....................200
Rear Window Features .....................200
Recorder, Event Data .......................72
Recreational Towing ...................... .389
Reformulated Gasoline .....................364
Refrigerant ............................. .431
Reminder, Seat Belt .........................57
Remote Control Door Locks ............................22
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ..................22Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan)
.................22
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls .........270
Remote Starting System ......................28
Remote Trunk Release .......................40
Replacement Bulbs ....................... .463
Replacement Keys .........................16
Replacement Parts ........................ .423
Replacement Tires ........................ .352
Reporting Safety Defects ....................489
Resetting Oil Change Indicator ................214
Restraint, Head .......................... .154
Restraints, Child ...........................73
Rotation, Tires .......................... .354
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ..................96
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle .................99
Safety Defects, Reporting ....................489
Safety, Exhaust Gas .........................95
Safety Information, Tire .....................331
506 INDEX

Trailer and Tongue Weight.................381
Wiring .............................. .386
Trailer Towing Guide ...................... .380
Trailer Weight ........................... .380
Transaxle Automatic .............................12
Autostick ............................ .314
Transmission ........................... .446
Automatic ........................... .295
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .26
Transporting Pets ..........................94
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .350
Trip Computer .......................... .222
Trip Odometer .......................... .212
Trip Odometer Reset Button ..................215
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid) .......................40
Trunk Release, Emergency ....................41
Trunk Release Remote Control .................40Turn Signals
............................ .165
UCI Connector .......................... .263
Uconnect® Advanced Phone Connectivity ..............127
Operation .............................112
Phone Call Features ......................119
Phone Features ........................ .122
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect®
Phone .............................. .129
Uconnect® 130 Operating Instructions Auxiliary Mode ........246
Operating Instructions CD Mode ............241
Operating Instructions Radio Mode ..........237
Playing MP3 Files ...................... .243
Uconnect® 130 With Satellite Radio Multimedia Satellite Radio .................259
Operating Instructions CD Mode ............253
Playing MP3 Files ...................... .255
510 INDEX