2015 CHRYSLER 200 Starting

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INTRODUCTION .............................................................3
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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE .............................9
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ............................115
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ..................................317
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STARTING AND OPERATING .................................................443
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ..............................................547
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...............................................587
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES .................................................657
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ........................................663
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INDEX ....................................................................673
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CONTENTS
A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS .............12
▫ Keyless Ignition Node (KIN) ..............12
▫ KeyFob ............................13
▫ Ignition Or Accessory On Message ..........15
 SENTRY KEY® .........................16
▫ Replacement Keys .....................17
▫ Customer Key Programming ..............18
▫ General Information ....................18

VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED . . .18
▫ Rearming Of The System ................18 ▫
To Arm The System ....................19
▫ To Disarm The System ..................19
▫ Tamper Alert .........................20
▫ Security System Manual Override ...........20
 ILLUMINATED ENTRY ...................21
 REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) ...........22
▫ To Unlock The Doors ...................23
▫ To Lock The Doors .....................24
▫ To Unlatch The Trunk ...................24
▫ Using The Panic Alarm ..................24
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▫Programming Additional Transmitters .......25
▫ Transmitter Battery Replacement ...........25
▫ General Information ....................27

REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED . .27
▫ How To Use Remote Start ................28
 DOOR LOCKS .........................31
▫ Manual Door Locks ....................31
▫ Power Door Locks .....................32
▫ Child-Protection Door Lock System —
Rear Doors ..........................34
 KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™ .................36
 WINDOWS ...........................41
▫ Power Windows .......................41 ▫
Wind Buffeting .......................44
 TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE .............45
 TRUNK SAFETY WARNING ................46
▫ Trunk Emergency Release ................46
 OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS SYSTEMS .........47
▫ Seat Belt Systems ......................48
▫ Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........60
▫ Child Restraints .......................86
▫ Transporting Pets .....................108
 ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS . . .108
 SAFETY TIPS ........................ .109
▫ Transporting Passengers .................109
▫ Exhaust Gas .........................110
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▫Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle .............................111 ▫
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle .........................113
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A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system. This system
consists of a Key Fob with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter and a Keyless Ignition Node (KIN).
Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Feature
This vehicle is equipped with the Keyless Enter-N-Go™
feature, (refer toKeyless Enter-N-Go™ inThings To
Know Before Starting Your Vehicle for further informa-
tion).
Keyless Ignition Node (KIN)
This feature allows the driver to operate the ignition
switch with the push of a button, as long as the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is in the passenger
compartment. The Keyless Ignition Node (KIN System) has four oper-
ating positions, three of which are labeled and will
illuminate when in position. The three positions are OFF,
ACC, and ON/RUN. The fourth position is START,
during start RUN will illuminate.
NOTE:
In case the ignition switch does not change with
the push of a button, the RKE transmitter (Key Fob) may
have a low or dead battery. In this situation a back up
method can be used to operate the ignition switch. Put
the nose side (side opposite of the emergency key) of the
Key Fob against the ENGINE START/STOP button and
push to operate the ignition switch.
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Key Fob
The Key Fob also contains the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter and an emergency key, which stores in
the rear of the Key Fob.
The emergency key allows for entry into the vehicle
should the battery in the vehicle or the Key Fob go dead.
The emergency key is also for locking/unlocking the
glove compartment. You can keep the emergency key
with you when valet parking.
To remove the emergency key, slide the mechanical latch
on the back of the Key Fob sideways with your thumb
and then pull the key out with your other hand.
Keyless Ignition Node (KIN System)
1 — OFF
2 — ACC (ACCESSORY)
3 — ON/RUN
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NOTE:You can insert the double-sided emergency key
into the lock cylinders with either side up.
Mechanical Latch On The Back Of The Key FobEmergency Key Removal
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Ignition Or Accessory On Message
Opening the driver’s door when the ignition is in ACC or
ON (engine not running), a chime will sound to remind
you to cycle the ignition to OFF. In addition to the chime,
the ignition or accessory on message will display in the
cluster.
NOTE:With the Uconnect® system, the power window
switches, radio, power sunroof (if equipped), and power
outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes after the
ignition is cycled to the OFF position. Opening either
front door will cancel this feature. The time for this
feature is programmable. Refer to “Uconnect® Settings”
in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further
information.
WARNING!
• When leaving the vehicle, always remove the Key
Fob from the vehicle 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 transmission gear selec-
tor.
• 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.
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