2015 CHRYSLER 200 parking brake

JUMP-STARTING
If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump-started using a set of jumper cables and a
battery in another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster pack.
Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly so please follow the procedures in this
section carefully.
NOTE:
When using a portable battery booster pack follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions and
precautions.
Preparations For Jump-Start
The battery in your vehicle is located in the
front of the engine compartment, behind the
left headlight assembly.
1. Set the parking brake, shift the automatictransmission into PARK and turn the ignition
to LOCK.
2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unneces- sary electrical accessories.
3. If using another vehicle to jump-start the battery, park the vehicle within the jumper
cables reach, set the parking brake and
make sure the ignition is OFF.
Jump-Starting Procedure
1. Connect the positive (+)end of the jumper
cable to the positive (+)post of the vehicle
with the discharged battery.
2. Connect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+)post of
the booster battery.
3. Connect the negative (-)end of the jumper cable to the negative (-)post of the booster
battery.
4. Connect the opposite end of the negative (-)jumper cable to a good engine ground
(exposed metal part of the discharged vehicle’s engine) away from the battery and the fuel
injection system.
5. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, and then start the engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.Battery Posts
1 — Positive Battery Post
2 — Negative Battery Post
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WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive wheel speeds may cause
tire damage or failure. A tire could explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehicle's
wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) when you are stuck. Do not let anyone near a spinning
wheel, no matter what the speed.
MANUAL PARK RELEASE
In order to move the vehicle in cases where the transmission will not shift out of PARK (such as a
dead battery), a Manual Park Release is available.
WARNING!
Always secure your vehicle by fully applying the parking brake, before activating the Manual
Park Release. Activating the Manual Park Release will allow your vehicle to roll away if it is not
secured by the parking brake or by proper connection to a tow vehicle. Activating the Manual
Park Release on an unsecured vehicle could lead to serious injury or death for those in or
around the vehicle.
Follow these steps to activate the Manual Park Release:
1. Apply the parking brake.
Manual Park Release Location
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2. Using a small screwdriver or similar tool, remove the Manual Park Release access cover, whichis underneath the rubber storage bin liner in the center console pass-through.
3. Unsnap the tether from the Manual Park Release lever.
4. Pull the tether upwards and rearward, until it locks vertically in place. Verify that the Manual Park Release lever is locked in the released position.
5. The vehicle is now out of PARK and can be moved. Release the parking brake only
when the vehicle is securely connected to a
tow vehicle.
Follow these steps to reset the Manual Park
Release:
1. Pull the tether upwards to unlock the lever.
2. Rotate the Manual Park Release lever for- ward and down to its original position.
3. Re-install the access cover and the rubber storage bin liner.
Manual Park Release Cover
Manual Park Release Tether
Locked Position
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Maintenance ChartMileage:
20,00030,000
40,000 50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000 90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000 130,000
140,000 150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV joints. X X X X X X XInspect front suspension, boot seals, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary.
XXX X X X X
Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function. X X X X X X X
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air cleaner filter. X X X X X
Replace air conditioning/cabin air filter. X X X X X X X
Replace spark plugs ** X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles
(240,000 km) whichever comes first. XX
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. X
** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only, yearly intervals do not apply.
WARNING!
• You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment.
If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic.
• Failure to properly inspect and maintain your vehicle could result in a component malfunction and effect vehicle handling and performance. This
could cause an accident.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) . . .159
Oil Pressure Warning Light......155
Park/Headlight ON Indicator .....160
SeatBeltReminderLight .......158
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Light ................ .156
Transmission Temperature Warning
Light ................ .157
Turn Signal Indicator .........160
Vehicle Security Light .........160
Clutch ................. .189
Clutch Fluid .............. .189
CompactSpareTire ...........199
Cooling System ............. .189
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .....189
Coolant Capacity ...........188
Coolant Level ............189
Disposal of Used Coolant ......189
Drain, Flush, and Refill ........189
Inspection ............. .189
Points to Remember .........189
Pressure Cap ............ .189
Selection of Coolant
(Antifreeze) ...........188, 189
Corrosion Protection ...........189
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ......38
Cruise Light ................38
Customer Assistance ...........202
Customer Programmable Features . . . .148
Deck Lid, Emergency Release .......16
Deck Lid, Power Release ..........16
Defects, Reporting ............203
Defroster, Rear Window ........45, 46
Defroster, Windshield .........45, 46
Dimmer Control ..............36
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .........36
Disabled Vehicle Towing .........155
Disarming, Security System ........17
Discharged Battery ............176
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .....189
Door Locks ................10
Door Locks ...............13
D

riverCockpit ...............6
Driver Information Display Controls ............... .146
DID................. .146EVIC/DID ..............146
Programmable Features
........147
Electric Parking Brake ...........55
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System . . .64, 65
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ............38
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . . .159
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator ............... .160
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ................ .156
Electronic Vehicle Information Center Controls ............... .146
EVIC.................146
Programmable Features ........147
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)..............146, 147
Programmable Features ........13
Emergency Deck Lid Release .......16
Emergency, In Case of Brake Warning Light .........158
Jacking ............... .168
Overheating .............161
Towing ............... .155
Emergency Trunk Release .........16
Engine Air Cleaner ............. .189
Break-In Recommendations ......35
Checking Oil Level ..........189
Compartment .............184
Coolant (Antifreeze) .........188
Cooling ............... .189
Oil............... .188, 189
Oil Filler Cap ............ .189
Oil Selection ...........188, 189
Overheating .............161
Starting ................14
Stopping ................14
Temperature Warning Light ......157
EventDataRecorder.......... .181
EVIC EVIC/DID ..............146
Exhaust System ............. .189
FAQ.................. .205
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Lights...................201
Fog................. .160
Headlights...............36
High Beam Indicator .........160
Security Alarm ............160
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) . .156
Turn Signal ...............35
Locks Door..................10
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH)................26
Lubrication, Body .............189
Maintenance Free Battery .........189
Maintenance, General ..........189
Maintenance Procedures .........189
Maintenance Record ...........192
Maintenance Schedule ..........190
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) ............... .159
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .........189
MemorySeat ...............29
Mirrors Heated ............ .45, 47, 50
MOPAR® Accessories ..........204
Navigation ..............106,138
New Vehicle Break-In Period ........35
Occupant Restraints ............24
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ......188
Oil,Engine............. .188, 189
Capacity .............. .188
Change Interval ...........189
Checking ...............189
Disposal .............. .189
Filter .............. .188, 189
Filter Disposal ............189
Materials Added to ..........189
Recommendation ........188, 189
Viscosity ............ .188, 189
Oil Filter, Selection ............189
Oil Pressure Light ............ .155
Outlet Power................ .152
Overheating, Engine ...........161
Paddle Shift Mode .............53 Paint Care
............... .189
Panic Alarm ................
11
Parking Brake ...............55
ParkSense® .................57
ParkSense® Active Park Assist .......58
ParkSense® System, Front And Rear ....57
ParkSense® System, Rear ..........57
Phone (Pairing) ...........109, 142
Placard, Tire and Loading Information . .198
Power Deck Lid Release ...........16
Glass Sunroof .............61
Inverter ............... .151
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . .152
Seats .................29
Preparation for Jacking ..........169
Programmable Electronic Features . . . .148
Purchase Apps Uconnect® Access ...........71
Radio ...................66
Radio (Sound Systems) ..........66
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ........37
RearCamera ...............60
RearCrossPath..............60
Rear Park Assist System ..........57
Rear ParkSense System ........57, 60
Rear Seat, Folding .............31
Recreational Towing ............153
Refrigerant ................189
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Arm The Alarm .............17
Disarm The Alarm ...........17
Lock The Doors ............10
Panic Alarm ..............11
Unlatch The Trunk ...........10
Unlock The Doors ...........10
Remote Starting Enter Remote Start Mode .......11
Exit Remote Start Mode ........11
How To Use Remote Start .......11
KeyFob ................11
Remote Starting System ........11
Remote Starting System ..........11
Remote Trunk Release ...........16
Replacement Bulbs ............201
Reporting Safety Defects .........203
INDEX
210