2015 CHRYSLER 200 ignition

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!
• When temperatures are below the freezing point, electrolyte in a discharged battery mayfreeze. Do not attempt jump-starting because the battery could rupture or explode and
cause personal injury. Battery temperature must be brought above the freezing point
before attempting a jump-start.
• Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is on. You can be injured by moving fan blades.
• Remove any metal jewelry, such as watch bands or bracelets, that might make an inadver-
tent electrical contact. You could be severely injured.
• Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas
which is flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or sparks away from the battery.
• Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection and
personal injury could result.
• Failure to follow this procedure could result in personal injury or property damage due to
battery explosion.
• Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode and could result in personal injury.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved by a rocking motion.
Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the front wheels. Then shift back
and forth between REVERSE and DRIVE. Using minimal accelerator pedal pressure to maintain
the rocking motion, without spinning the wheels, is most effective.
NOTE:
• Shifts between DRIVE and REVERSE can only be achieved at wheel speeds of 5 mph
(8 km/h) or less. Whenever the transmission remains in NEUTRAL for more than 2 seconds,
you must press the brake pedal to engage DRIVE or REVERSE.
• To improve the vehicle's traction when starting off in deep snow, sand or gravel, it may be desirable to switch the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) to “Partial Off ” mode by momen-
tarily pressing the ESC Off
switch. For further information on ESC, refer to the Owner's
Manual on the DVD.
CAUTION!
• When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting between REVERSE and DRIVE, do not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage may result.
• Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transmission overheating
and failure. It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h)
while in gear (no transmission shifting occurring).
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FUSES
Power Distribution Center (Fuses)
The Power Distribution Center is located in the engine compartment near the battery. This
center contains cartridge fuses, mini-fuses and relays. A label that identifies each component is
printed on the inside of the cover.
Cavity Blade FuseCartridge FuseDescription
F06 – –Not Used
F07 – –Not Used
F08 25 Amp Clear –Engine Control Module
(ECM) / Fuel Inj.
F09 – –Not Used
F10 20 Amp Yellow –Power Transfer Unit
(PTU) – If Equipped
F11 – –Not Used
F12 20 Amp Yellow –Brake Vacuum Pump – If
Equipped
F13 10 Amp Red –Engine Control Module
(ECM) / VSM (Stop/Start Only)
F14 10 Amp Red –Drivetrain Control Module
(DTCM) / Power TransferUnit (PTU) – If Equipped / RDM / Brake System
Module (BSM) / Brake Pedal S.
F15 – –Not Used
F16 20 Amp Yellow –Powertrain / Ignition Coil
F17 – –Not Used
F18 – –Not Used
F19 –40 Amp Green Starter Solenoid
F20 10 Amp Red –A/C Compressor Clutch
F21 – –Not Used
F22 5 Amp Tan –Radiator Fan Enable
F23 70 Amp Tan –Body Controller Module
(BCM) – Feed 2
F23 50 Amp Red –Voltage Stability Module
(VSM) #2 – If Equipped With Stop/Start Engine Option
F24 – –Not Used
F25B 20 Amp Yellow –Front Washer Pump – If
Equipped with Stop/Start Option
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Cavity Blade FuseCartridge FuseDescription
F54 – 30 Amp Pink Body Controller Module
(BCM) – Feed 3
F55 10 Amp Red –Blind Spot Sensors/
Compass/Rearview Cam- era – If Equipped
F56 15 Amp Blue –Ignition Node Module
(IGNM) / RF Hub
F57 – –Not Used
F58 10 Amp Red –Occupant Classification
Module/Voltage Stability Module (VSM) #2 – If
Equipped With Stop/Start Engine Option
F59 – 30 Amp PinkDrivetrain Control Module
(DTCM)
F60 20 Amp Yellow –Power Outlet – Center
Console
F61 – –Not Used
F62 – –Not Used
F63 20 Amp Yellow –Front Heated Seats – If
Equipped
F64 20 Amp Yellow –Heated Steering Wheel –
If Equipped
F65 10 Amp Red –In Car Temperature
Sensor/Humidity Sensor/ Driver Assist System
Module (DASM)/Park Assist (PAM) – If
Equipped With Stop/Start Engine Option
F66 15 Amp Blue –Instrument Panel Cluster
(IPC)/Electronic Climate Control (ECC )
F67 10 Amp Red –In Car Temperature
Sensor/Humidity Sensor/ Drivers Assist System
Module (DASM)/Park Assist (PAM) – If Equipped
F68 – –Not Used
F69 10 Amp Red –Gear Shift Module
(GSM)/Active Grill Shut-
ter (AGS). – If Equipped / EPB SW
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