2015 CHRYSLER 200 power steering

Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts
and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
Check the wheel nuts for tightness. Check the tires
(including spare) for proper cold inflation pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of brake lights and
exterior lights while you work the controls. Check turn
signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument
panel.
Door Latches
Check for positive closing, latching, and locking.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid (if
equipped), or brake fluid leaks are suspected, the cause
should be located and corrected immediately.
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•Electronic Speed Control SET
This light will turn on when the electronic
speed control is SET. For further information,
refer to “Electronic Speed Control” in “Un-
derstanding The Features Of Your Vehicle”.
•Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Set
This light will turn on when the vehicle
equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) has reached the speed desired and
the set button has been selected. For further informa-
tion, refer to “Electronic Speed Control” in “Under-
standing The Features Of Your Vehicle”.
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Ready
This light will turn on when the vehicle
equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC) has been turned on and in the READY
state. For further information, refer to “Electronic
Speed Control” in “Understanding The Features Of
Your Vehicle”. 10. Reconfigurable Red Telltale Display
•Oil Temperature Warning Light
This telltale indicates engine oil tempera-
ture is high. If the light turns on while
driving, stop the vehicle and shut off the
engine as soon as possible.
• Power Steering System Over Temperature — If
Equipped If the “SERVICE POWER STEERING” mes-
sage and a steering wheel icon are dis-
played on the EVIC/DID screen, it indi-
cates that the vehicle needs to be taken to
the dealer for service. It is likely the vehicle has lost
power steering assistance. Refer to “Power Steering”
in “Starting and Operating” for further information.
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NOTE:•Even if power steering assistance is no longer opera-
tional, it is still possible to steer the vehicle. Under
these conditions there will be a substantial increase
in steering effort, especially at very low vehicle
speeds and during parking maneuvers.
• If the condition persists, see your authorized dealer
for service.
• Charging System Light
This light shows the status of the electrical
charging system. If the light stays on or comes
on while driving, turn off some of the vehicle’s
non-essential electrical devices or increase engine
speed (if at idle). If the charging system light remains
on, it means that the vehicle is experiencing a prob-
lem with the charging system. Obtain SERVICE IM-
MEDIATELY. See an authorized dealer. If jump starting is required, refer to “Jump Starting
Procedures” in “What To Do In Emergencies”.
•
Oil Pressure Warning Light
This light indicates low engine oil pressure.
The light should turn on momentarily when
the engine is started. If the light turns on while
driving, stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as
soon as possible. A chime will sound for four minutes
when this light turns on.
Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is cor-
rected. This light does not show how much oil is in
the engine. The engine oil level must be checked
under the hood.
• Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light
This light informs you of a problem with
the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) sys-
tem. The light will come on when the
ignition is first turned ON and remain on
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•Service Power Steering
• Cruise Off
• Cruise Ready
• Cruise Set To XXX MPH
• Cruise Set To XXX KM/H
• Tire Pressure Screen With Low Tire(s) “Inflate Tire to
XX”
• Service Tire Pressure System
• Parking Brake Engaged
• Brake Fluid Low
• Service Electronic Braking System
• Engine Temperature Hot
• Battery Voltage Low •
Service Electronic Throttle Control
• Lights On
• Right Turn Signal Light Out
• Left Turn Signal Light Out
• Turn Signal On
• Vehicle Not in Park
• Key in Ignition
• Key in Ignition Lights On
• Remote Start Active Key to Run
• Remote Start Active Push Start Button
• Remote Start Aborted Fuel Low
• Remote Start Aborted Too Cold
• Remote Start Aborted Door Open
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1. Red Reconfigurable Telltale Display•Power Steering System Over Temperature — If
Equipped If the “SERVICE POWER STEERING” mes-
sage and a steering wheel icon are dis-
played on the EVIC/DID screen, it indi-
cates that the vehicle needs to be taken to
the dealer for service. It is likely the vehicle has lost
power steering assistance. Refer to “Power Steering”
in “Starting And Operating” for further information.
NOTE: •Even if power steering assistance is no longer opera-
tional, it is still possible to steer the vehicle. Under
these conditions there will be a substantial increase
in steering effort, especially at very low vehicle
speeds and during parking maneuvers.
• If the condition persists, see your authorized dealer
for service. •
Door Ajar
This light will turn on to indicate that one
or more doors may be ajar.
• Decklid Ajar
This light will turn on to indicate the deck-
lid may be ajar.
• Oil Pressure Warning Light
This light indicates low engine oil pressure.
The light should turn on momentarily when
the engine is started. If the light turns on while
driving, stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as
soon as possible. A chime will sound for four minutes
when this light turns on.
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Instrument Cluster Messages For (EVIC) And
(DID)
•Front Seatbelts Unbuckled
• Driver Seatbelt Unbuckled
• Passenger Seatbelt Unbuckled
• Service Airbag System
• Traction Control Off
• Washer Fluid Low
• Oil Pressure Low
• Oil Change Due
• Fuel Low
• Service Antilock Brake System
• Service Electronic Throttle Control •
Service Power Steering
• Cruise Off
• Cruise Ready
• Cruise Set To XXX MPH
• Cruise Set To XXX KM/H
• Tire Pressure Screen With Low Tire(s) “Inflate Tire to
XX”
• Service Tire Pressure System
• Parking Brake Engaged
• Brake Fluid Low
• Service Electronic Braking System
• Engine Temperature Hot
• Battery Voltage Low
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▫Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . .459
▫ Nine-Speed Automatic Transmission ........460
▫ Gear Ranges ........................ .461
 PADDLE SHIFT MODE — IF EQUIPPED .....468
▫ Operation ......................... .468
 ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) — IF EQUIPPED . .470
 DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES .........471
▫ Acceleration ........................ .471
▫ Traction ........................... .471
 DRIVING THROUGH WATER .............472
▫ Flowing/Rising Water ..................472
▫ Shallow Standing Water .................472
 POWER STEERING .....................474 
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE (EPB) .........475
▫ Auto Park Brake ..................... .479
▫ Safehold ........................... .480
▫ Brake Service Mode ...................480
 BRAKE SYSTEM ...................... .481
 ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM . . . .482
▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ............482
▫ Traction Control System (TCS) ............485
▫ Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) ..........485
▫ Brake Assist System (BAS) ...............486
▫ Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..........487
▫ Hill Start Assist (HSA) .................490
▫ Ready Alert Braking ...................491
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POWER STEERING
The electric power steering system will give you good
vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability
in tight spaces. The system will vary its assist to provide
light efforts while parking and good feel while driving. If
the electric steering system experiences a fault that
reduces assist or prevents the vehicle from providing
assist, you will still have the ability to steer the vehicle
manually.
WARNING!
Continued operation with reduced assist could pose
a safety risk to yourself and others. Service should be
obtained as soon as possible.If the “SERVICE POWER STEERING
OR
POWER STEERING ASSIST OFF - SERVICE
SYSTEM” message and a steering wheel icon
are displayed on the EVIC/DID screen, it indi-
cates that the vehicle needs to be taken to the dealer for
service. It is likely the vehicle has lost power steering
assistance. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information
(EVIC) or Driver Information Display (DID)” in “Under-
standing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
If the “POWER STEERING SYSTEM HOT - PERFOR-
MANCE MAY BE LIMITED” message and an icon are
displayed on the EVIC/DID screen, it indicates that
extreme steering maneuvers may have occurred, which
caused an over temperature condition in the power
steering system. You will lose power steering assistance
momentarily until the over temperature condition no
longer exists. Once driving conditions are safe, then pull
over and let vehicle idle for a few moments until the light
turns off. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information
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