2015 CHRYSLER 200 engine

when temperatures are below 40° F (4.4° C). When tem-
peratures are above 80° F (26.7° C) the driver vented seat
will turn on. To make your selection, press “Off,” “Remote
Start Only,” OR “All Starts” checkbox until a check-mark
appears next to the setting option. Select “Off,” “Remote
Start Only” OR “All Starts” to determine when the feature
is activated. Press the back arrow button on the touch-
screen to return to the previous menu.
Engine Off Options
After pressing the “Engine Off Options” button on the
touchscreen the following settings will be available:
•Easy Exit Seat
This feature provides automatic driver seat positioning to
enhance driver mobility when entering and exiting the
vehicle. To make your selection, press the “Easy Exit
Seats” button on the touchscreen, until a check-mark appears next to setting, showing that setting has been
selected. Press the back arrow button on the touchscreen
to return to the previous menu.
•
Engine Off Power Delay
When this feature is selected, the power window
switches, radio, Uconnect® Phone system (if equipped),
DVD video system (if equipped), power sunroof (if
equipped), and power outlets will remain active for up to
10 minutes after the ignition is cycled to OFF. Opening
either front door will cancel this feature. To change the
Engine Off Power Delay status, press the “0 seconds,”
“45 seconds,” “5 minutes” or “10 minutes” button on the
touchscreen. Then press the back arrow button on the
touchscreen.
• Headlight Off Delay
When this feature is selected, it allows the adjustment of
the amount of time the headlights remain on after the
engine is shut off. To change the Headlights Off Delay
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Rotate the temperature control knob to the desired tem-
perature. Also, make sure to select only Panel, Bi-Level or
Floor modes.
Stop/Start System — If Equipped
While in an Autostop, the Climate Controls system may
automatically adjust airflow to maintain cabin comfort.
Customer settings will be maintained upon return to an
engine running condition.
Manual Climate Controls With Touchscreen — If
Equipped
Buttons On Your Uconnect® Faceplate
The buttons on the faceplate are located below the
Uconnect® screen.
Uconnect® Manual Climate Controls — Buttons On TheFaceplate
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Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)
Automatic Operation
1. Push the AUTO button on your faceplate or the buttonon your touchscreen on the Automatic Temperature
Control (ATC) Panel.
2. Next, adjust the temperature you would like the system to maintain by adjusting the driver and pas-
senger temperature hard or soft control buttons. Once
the desired temperature is displayed, the system will
achieve and automatically maintain that comfort level.
3. When the system is set up for your comfort level, it is not necessary to change the settings. You will experi-
ence the greatest efficiency by simply allowing the
system to function automatically. NOTE:
•
It is not necessary to move the temperature settings for
cold or hot vehicles. The system automatically adjusts
the temperature, mode, and blower speed to provide
comfort as quickly as possible.
• The temperature can be displayed in U.S. or Metric
units by selecting the US/M customer-programmable
feature. Refer to the “Uconnect® System Settings” in
this section of the manual.
To provide you with maximum comfort in the Automatic
mode, during cold start-ups the blower fan will remain
on low until the engine warms up. The blower will
increase in speed and transition into Auto mode.
Manual Operation Override
The system allows for manual selection of blower speed,
air distribution mode, A/C status and recirculation con-
trol.
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The blower fan speed can be set to any fixed speed by
adjusting the blower control. The fan will now operate at
a fixed speed until additional speeds are selected. This
allows the front occupants to control the volume of air
circulated in the vehicle and cancel the Auto mode.
The operator can also select the direction of the airflow
by selecting one of the available mode settings. A/C
operation and Recirculation control can also be manually
selected in Manual operation.
NOTE:Each of these features operates independently
from each other. If any feature is controlled manually,
temperature control will continue to operate automati-
cally.
Operating Tips
NOTE: Refer to the chart at the end of this section for
suggested control settings for various weather condi-
tions.
Summer Operation
The engine cooling system must be protected with a
high-quality antifreeze coolant to provide proper corro-
sion protection and to protect against engine overheating.
OAT coolant (conforming to MS-12106) is recommended.
Refer to “Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your
Vehicle” for proper coolant selection.
Winter Operation
To ensure the best possible heater and defroster perfor-
mance, make sure the engine cooling system is function-
ing properly and the proper amount, type, and concen-
tration of coolant is used. Refer to “Maintenance
Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for proper
coolant selection. Use of the air Recirculation mode
during Winter months is not recommended because it
may cause window fogging.
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STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS
STARTING PROCEDURES ................448
▫ Normal Starting ...................... .448
▫ Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or
29°C) ............................ .449
▫ Extended Park Starting ..................449
▫ If Engine Fails To Start .................450
▫ After Starting ....................... .451
 STOP/START SYSTEM — 2.4L ENGINE .......451
▫ Automatic Mode .....................451 ▫
Possible Reasons The Engine Does Not
AUTOSTOP .........................452
▫
To Start The Engine While In Autostop Mode . .453
▫To Manually Turn Off The Stop/Start System . .455
▫To Manually Turn On The Stop/Start System . .455
▫ System Malfunction ...................455
 ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — IF EQUIPPED . . .456
 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ............457
▫ Key Ignition Park Interlock ...............459
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FUEL REQUIREMENTS ..................531
▫ Reformulated Gasoline .................531
▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ..............532
▫ E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles .......532
▫ MMT In Gasoline .....................533
▫ Materials Added To Fuel ................533
▫ Fuel System Cautions ...................534
▫ Carbon Monoxide Warnings .............535
 FLEXIBLE FUEL — IF EQUIPPED ...........535
▫ E-85 General Information ...............535
▫ Ethanol Fuel (E-85) ....................537
▫ Fuel Requirements ....................537 ▫
Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles
(E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles .............538
▫ Starting ........................... .538
▫ Cruising Range ...................... .538
▫ Replacement Parts ....................539
▫ Maintenance ....................... .539
 ADDING FUEL ....................... .539
▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ............542
 VEHICLE LOADING ....................542
▫ Certification Label ....................542
 TRAILER TOWING .....................544
 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.) ...................545
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STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both
inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts.
WARNING!
•When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key
fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.
• Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or
others could be seriously or fatally injured. Chil-
dren should be warned not to touch the parking
brake, brake pedal or the shift lever.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or
in a location accessible to children, and do not
leave the ignition of a vehicle equipped with
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ in the ACC or ON/RUN
mode. A child could operate power windows, other
controls, or move the vehicle.
Start the engine with the shift lever in the NEUTRAL or
PARK position. Apply the brake before shifting to any
driving range.
Normal Starting
NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine
is obtained without pumping or pressing the accelerator
pedal.
Cycle the ignition switch to the START position and
release when the engine starts. If the engine fails to start
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within 10 seconds, cycle the ignition switch to the
LOCK/OFF position, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat
the “Normal Starting” procedure.
Tip Start Feature
Cycle the ignition switch to START position and release it
as soon as the starter engages. The starter motor will
continue to run, but will automatically disengage itself
when the engine is running. If the engine fails to start, the
starter will disengage automatically in 10 seconds. If this
occurs, cycle the ignition switch to the LOCK position,
wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the “Normal Starting”
procedure.
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F Or 29°C)
To ensure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of
an externally powered electric engine block heater (avail-
able from your authorized dealer) is recommended.
Extended Park Starting
NOTE:Extended Park condition occurs when the vehicle
has not been started or driven for at least 35 days.
1. Install a battery charger or jumper cables to the battery to ensure a full battery charge during the crank cycle.
2. Cycle the ignition in the START position and release it when the engine starts.
3. If the engine fails to start within ten seconds, cycle the ignition to the STOP (OFF/LOCK) position, wait five
seconds to allow the starter to cool, then repeat the
Extended Park Starting procedure.
4. If the engine fails to start after eight attempts, allow the starter to cool for at least 10 minutes, then repeat
the procedure.
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