2015 CHRYSLER 200 User Guide

Air Recirculation
• Use Recirculation for maximum A/C operation.
• For window defogging, turn the Recirculation button off.
• Recirculation is allowed in floor mode and defrost/floor (mix mode) for approximately fiveminutes.
Heated Mirrors
The mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated whenever you turn on the rear
window defroster.
Manual Climate Control Knobs
1 — MAX A/C Button
2 — A/C Button
3 — Air Recirculation Button
4 — Front Defrost Button
5 — Rear Defrost Button
6 — Rotate/Press Blower Control7 — Mode Control Button
8 — OFF Button
9 — Temperature Down Control
(8.4 Only)
10 — Temperature Up Control (8.4 Only)
11 — Temperature Control (5.0 Only)
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AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS (ATC)
Uconnect® 5.0 Touchscreen Automatic Climate Controls
Uconnect® 8.4 Touchscreen Automatic Climate Controls
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Automatic Operation
• Push the AUTO button or press the “AUTO” button on the touchscreen.
• Select the desired temperature by pressing the Temperature Controls for the driver and/orpassenger.
• The climate system will automatically adjust settings to achieve and maintain comfort.
Automatic Climate Control Knobs
1 — MAX A/C Button
2 — A/C Button
3 — Recirculation Button
4 — AUTO Button
5 — Front Defroster Button
6 — Rear Window Defroster Button
7 — Passenger Temperature Up Button
(8.4 Only)
8 — Passenger Temperature Down Button
(8.4 Only)9 — SYNC Button
10 — Rotate/Press Blower Control
11 — Mode Control Button
12 — OFF Button
13 — Driver Temperature Down Button
(8.4 Only)
14 — Driver Temperature Up Button
(8.4 Only)
15 — Temperature Control (5.0 Only)
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Air Conditioning (A/C)
If the air conditioning button is pressed while in AUTO mode, the system will exit AUTO mode
and stay in A/C. The mode and blower will be set at the closest mode and blower position that the
system was operating in AUTO.
MAX A/C
MAX A/C sets the control for maximum cooling performance.
• Press and release to toggle between MAX A/C and the prior settings. The button on thetouchscreen illuminates when MAX A/C is ON.
In MAX A/C, the blower level and mode position can be adjusted to desired user settings.
Pressing other settings will cause the MAX A/C operation to switch to the prior settings and the
MAX A/C indicator will turn off.
SYNC Temperature Button
• Press the “SYNC” button once to control driver and passenger temperatures simultaneously.
• Press the “SYNC” button a second time to control the temperatures individually.
Air Recirculation
• Use Recirculation for maximum A/C operation.
• For window defogging, turn the Recirculation button off.
• If the Recirculation button is pushed while in the AUTO mode, the indicator light may flash three times to indicate the cabin air is being controlled automatically. The Recirculation button
will be greyed out in these conditions.
Heated Mirrors
The mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This feature is activated whenever you turn on the rear
window defroster.
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NINE-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
The transmission is controlled using a rotary electronic gear selector located on the center
console. The transmission gear range (PRNDL/S) is displayed both above the gear selector and
in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) or the Driver Information Display (DID).
To select a gear range, simply rotate the shifter
control.
NOTE:
You must press the brake pedal to shift the
transmission out of PARK or from NEUTRAL
into DRIVE or REVERSE (when stopped or
moving at low speeds).
Push down on the gear selector and then rotate
it, to access the L or S position.
Select the DRIVE range for normal driving.
Transmission Gear Selector
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WARNING!
• Never use the PARK position as a substitute for the parking brake. Always apply theparking brake fully when parked to guard against vehicle movement and possible injury or
damage.
• Your vehicle could move and injure you and others if it is not in PARK. Make sure the
transmission is in PARK before leaving the vehicle.
• It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than idle
speed. If your foot is not firmly pressing the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate
quickly forward or in reverse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or
something. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and your foot is firmly
pressing the brake pedal.
• Unintended movement of a vehicle could injure those in or near the vehicle. As with all
vehicles, you should never exit a vehicle while the engine is running. Before exiting a
vehicle, always apply the parking brake, shift the transmission into PARK, turn the engine
OFF, and remove the key fob. When the ignition is in the OFF position, the transmission
is locked in PARK, securing the vehicle against unwanted movement.
• When leaving the vehicle, always make sure the ignition is in the OFF position, remove the
key fob from the vehicle, and lock the 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. Children should be warned not to touch the
parking brake, brake pedal or the transmission gear selector.
• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle (or in a location accessible to children), and
do not leave the ignition in the ACC or ON/RUN position. A child could operate power
windows, other controls, or move the vehicle.
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PADDLE SHIFT MODE
• When the transmission is in DRIVE orSPORT mode, it will operate automatically,
shifting between the nine available gears.
• To activate Paddle Shift mode, simply tap one of the steering wheel-mounted shift
paddles (+/-) while in DRIVE or SPORT
mode. Tapping (-) to enter Paddle Shift
mode will downshift the transmission to the
next lower gear, while using (+) to enter
Paddle Shift mode will retain the current
gear. When Paddle Shift is active, the cur-
rent transmission gear is displayed in the
instrument cluster.
• In Paddle Shift mode, the transmission will shift up or down when (+/-) is manually se-
lected by the driver, unless an engine lug-
ging or overspeed condition would result. It
will remain in the selected gear until another
upshift or downshift is chosen, except as
explained below.
• If Paddle Shift is engaged while in DRIVE mode, the transmission will automatically shift up when maximum engine speed is reached. Lack of accelerator pedal activity will cause the
transmission to revert to automatic operation.
• If Paddle Shift is engaged while in SPORT mode, the transmission will remain in the selected gear even when maximum engine speed is reached (except the transmission will upshift
automatically from 1st to 2nd gear at wide open throttle, if necessary). Otherwise, the
transmission will upshift only when commanded by the driver.
• In either DRIVE or SPORT mode, the transmission will automatically downshift as the vehicle slows to a stop (to prevent engine lugging) and will display the current gear. Tapping the (+)
paddle (at a stop) will allow starting in second gear. After a stop, the driver should manually
upshift (+) the transmission as the vehicle accelerates.
• Holding the (-) paddle depressed will downshift the transmission to the lowest gear possible at the current speed.
To disengage Paddle Shift mode, press and hold the (+) shift paddle until “D” or “S” is once again
indicated in the instrument cluster. You can shift in or out of Paddle Shift mode at any time
without taking your foot off the accelerator pedal.
WARNING!
Do not downshift for additional engine braking on a slippery surface. The drive wheels could
lose their grip and the vehicle could skid, causing a collision or personal injury.
Shift Paddles
1 — (-) Paddle Shift
2 — (+) Paddle Shift
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STOP/START SYSTEM — 2.4L ENGINE
The Stop/Start function is developed to save fuel and reduce emissions. The system will stop the
engine automatically during a vehicle stop if the required conditions are met. Releasing the brake
pedal or pressing the accelerator pedal on an automatic transmission will start the engine.
Automatic Mode
The Stop/Start feature is enabled after every normal customer engine start. It will remain in
STOP/START NOT READY until you drive forward with a vehicle speed greater than 5 mph
(8 km/h). At that time, the system will go into STOP/START READY and if all other conditions
are met, can go into a STOP/START AUTOSTOP ACTIVE “Autostop” mode.
To Activate The Autostop Mode, The Following Must Occur:
• The system must be in STOP/START READY state. A STOP/START READY message willbe displayed in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) or Driver Information
Display (DID) within the Stop/Start section. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)” or “Driver Information Display (DID)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” in
your owners manual on the DVD for further information.
• The vehicle must be completely stopped.
• The shifter must be in DRIVE or NEUTRAL and the brake pedal depressed.
The engine will shut down, the tachometer will move to the zero position and the Stop/Start
telltale will illuminate indicating you are in Autostop. While in 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.
Refer to the “Stop/Start System” in the “Starting and Operating” section located in your owners
manual on the DVD for further information.
To Manually Turn Off The Stop/Start System
1. Press the STOP/START Off switch (located on the switch bank). The light on the switch will illuminate.
2. The “STOP/START OFF” message will ap- pear in Electronic Vehicle Information Cen-
ter (EVIC) or Driver Information Display
(DID). Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Infor-
mation Center (EVIC)” or “Driver Informa-
tion Display (DID)” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” your owners manual on
the DVD for further information.
3. At the next vehicle stop (after turning off the STOP/START system) the engine will
not be stopped.
4. The STOP/START system will reset itself back to an ON condition every time the key is turned off and back on.
STOP/START OFF Switch
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