2015 CHRYSLER 200 automatic transmission

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER
GROUPLLC ..................3
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT...............6
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ...........8
GETTING STARTED
KEYFOB ....................10
REMOTE START...............11
KEYLESS ENTER-N-GO™ ..........12
TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE ........16
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM ........17
SEAT BELT SYSTEMS .............18
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(SRS)—AIRBAGS ..............19
CHILD RESTRAINTS .............25
HEAD RESTRAINTS .............28
FRONTSEATS .................29
REAR SEAT ...................31
HEATED/VENTILATED SEATS .......32
HEATED STEERING WHEEL ........33
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING
COLUMN ...................34
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS ............35
TURN SIGNAL/HIGH BEAM LEVER ....35
HEADLIGHT SWITCH ............36
WIPER/WASHER LEVER ...........37
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL .....38
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) . . 40
FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (FCW)
WITHMITIGATION .............43
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS WITHOUT
TOUCHSCREEN ...............45
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS WITH
TOUCHSCREEN ...............46
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS
(ATC) .....................48
NINE-SPEED AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION ................51
PADDLE SHIFT MODE ............53
STOP/START SYSTEM — 2.4L ENGINE . . . 54
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE (EPB) .....55
PARKSENSE® ..................57
LANESENSE . .................59
PARKVIEW® REAR BACK-UP CAMERA . . 60
BLIND SPOT MONITORING ........60
POWER SUNROOF ..............61
WIND BUFFETING . . ............63
ELECTRONICS
YOUR VEHICLE'S SOUND SYSTEM . . . . 64
IDENTIFYING YOUR RADIO ........66
Uconnect® ACCESS . . . ...........67
Uconnect® 3.0 . . ................84
Uconnect® 5.0 ..................86
Uconnect® 8.4A ................98
Uconnect® 8.4AN . . .............129
STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROLS. . 145
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION
CENTER (EVIC) AND DRIVER
INFORMATION DISPLAY (DID) ......146
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES .......148
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER
(HomeLink®) ..................148
POWER INVERTER .............151
POWER OUTLET ..............152
UTILITY
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM
TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) .......153
RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.) ...........153
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ..........155
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING
LIGHTS ....................155
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICATOR
LIGHTS ....................160
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ......161
TIRESERVICEKIT ..............161
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ....168
JUMP-STARTING ..............176
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .......178
MANUAL PARK RELEASE ..........179
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE .....181
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) .....181
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
OPENING THE HOOD...........182
ENGINE COMPARTMENT .........184
FLUIDCAPACITIES .............188
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND
GENUINE PARTS ..............188
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ......189
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .......190
FUSES .....................193
TIRE PRESSURES ...............198
SPARE TIRES — IF EQUIPPED .......199
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE . . . . 200
REPLACEMENT BULBS ...........201
TABLE OF CONTENTS

Engine Starting/Stopping
Starting
With a valid Keyless Enter-N-Go™ Key Fob inside the vehicle:
1. While pushing the brake pedal, push the ENGINE START/STOP button once. If the enginefails to start, the starter will disengage automatically after 10 seconds.
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 of
the Key Fob (side opposite of the Emergency
Key) against the ENGINE START/STOP but-
ton and push to operate the ignition switch.
Stopping
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Shift the transmission to PARK (P).
3. Push the ENGINE START/STOP button once. The ignition switch will return to the
OFF position.
NOTE:
If the transmission is not in PARK and the vehicle is in motion, the ENGINE START/STOP
button must be held for two seconds with the vehicle speed above 5 mph (8 km/h) before the
engine will shut off.
Engine Start/Stop Button
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Accessory Positions With Engine Off
NOTE:
The following functions are with the driver’s foot OFF the Brake Pedal (transmission in PARK).
Beginning With The Ignition Switch In The OFF Position:
• Push the ENGINE START/STOP button once to change the ignition switch to the ACCposition.
• Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a second time to change the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position.
• Push the ENGINE START/STOP button a third time to return the ignition switch to the OFF position.
NOTE:
If the ignition switch is left in the ACC or
ON/RUN (engine not running) position and
the transmission is in PARK, the system will
automatically time out after 30 minutes of in-
activity and the ignition will switch to the OFF
position.
Accessory Positions
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ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
A long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your
vehicle.
Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds
up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws contributes to a
good break-in. Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detrimental and should be
avoided.
The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high-quality energy conserving type
lubricant. Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated climate conditions under which
vehicle operations will occur. For the recommended viscosity and quality grades, refer to
“Maintaining Your Vehicle.”
NOTE:
A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles (kilometers) of opera-
tion. This should be considered a normal part of the break-in and not interpreted as an indica-
tion of an engine problem or malfunction.
CAUTION!
Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may result.
TURN SIGNAL/HIGH BEAM LEVER
Turn Signals/Lane Change Assist
Tap the lever up or down once and the turn
signal (right or left) will flash three times and
automatically turn off.
Flash To Pass
• Pull the lever toward you to activate the highbeams. The high beams will remain on until
the lever is released.
High Beam Operation
• Push the lever forward to activate the highbeams.
NOTE:
For safe driving, turn off the high beams when
oncoming traffic is present to prevent head-
light glare and as a courtesy to other motorists.
Turn Signal/High Beam Lever
1 — High Beam (Push Forward)
2 — Flash To Pass (Pull Toward Driver)
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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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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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To Manually Turn On The Stop/Start System
Press the STOP/START Off switch (located on the switch bank). The light on the switch will turn off.
For complete details on the Stop/Start System refer to the “Stop/Start System” in the “Starting
and Operating” section located in your owners manual on the DVD for further information.
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE (EPB)
Your vehicle is equipped with an Electric Parking Brake System (EPB) that offers simple
operation, and some additional features that make the parking brake more convenient and useful.
The parking brake switch is located in the center console.
To engage the parking brake manually, pull up
on the switch momentarily.
To release the parking brake manually, the igni-
tion switch must be in the ON/RUN position.
Push on the brake pedal, then push the parking
brake switch down momentarily.
The parking brake will disengage automatically
when the ignition switch in the RUN position,
the transmission is in DRIVE or REVERSE, the
driver seat belt is buckled, and an attempt is
made to drive away by pressing the accelerator
pedal.
NOTE:
• You may hear a slight whirring sound fromthe back of the vehicle while the parking brake engages or disengages.
• Once the parking brake is fully engaged, the BRAKE warning lamp in the instrument cluster and the LED indicator on the switch will illuminate. Once the parking brake is fully disengaged,
the BRAKE warning lamp in the instrument cluster and the LED indicator on the switch will
extinguish.
• If your foot is on the brake pedal while you are engaging or disengaging the parking brake, you may notice a small amount of brake pedal movement.
• The parking brake can be engaged even when the ignition switch is OFF, however, it can only be disengaged when the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN position.
• The EPB fault lamp will illuminate if the EPB switch is held for longer than 20 seconds in either the released or applied position. The light will extinguish upon releasing the switch.
• Refer to the Starting and Operating section of your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual on the DVD for further details.
Parking Brake Switch
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