2013 Chrysler 200 Sedan Owner's Manual
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2013 200 2013 200 OWNER’S MANUAL Chrysler Group LLC 13C41-126-AB Second Edition Printed in U.S.A. VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name Chrysler This manual illustrates and describes the operation of features and Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler equipment that are either standard or optional on this vehicle. This Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore. manual may also include a description of features and equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered on this vehicle. DRIVING AND ALCOHOL Please disregard any features and equipment described in this Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents. manual that are not on this vehicle. Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood alcohol Chrysler Group LLC reserves the right to make changes in design levels far below the legal minimum. If you are drinking, don’t drive. and specifications, and/or make additions to or improvements to its Ride with a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use products without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them public transportation. on products previously manufactured. WARNING! Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Your percep- tions are less sharp, your reflexes are slower, and your judg- Copyright © 2012 Chrysler Group LLC ment is impaired when you have been drinking. Never drink and then drive. SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE 1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................3 1 2 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE .............................9 2 3 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ............................103 3 4 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL ..................................205 4 5 STARTING AND OPERATING .................................................289 5 6 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ..............................................391 6 7 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...............................................415 7 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES .................................................469 8 9 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE ........................................477 9 10 INDEX ....................................................................487 10 INTRODUCTION 1 CONTENTS Ⅵ INTRODUCTION ........................4 Ⅵ VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ........6 Ⅵ HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ..............4 Ⅵ VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS ....7 Ⅵ WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ..............6 4 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION When it comes to service, remember that your authorized dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech- Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision nicians and genuine MOPAR parts, and cares about workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all your satisfaction. essentials that are traditional to our vehicles. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis- Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint contains the information you desire. you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle. It is supplemented by Warranty Information, and various Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the customer-oriented documents. Please take the time to items of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and read these publications carefully. Following the instruc- illustrations may differ from your vehicle’s equipment. tions and recommendations in this manual will help The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manual assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle. contains a complete listing of all subjects. NOTE: After reviewing the owner information, it Consult the following table for a description of the should be stored in the vehicle for convenient referenc- symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout ing and remain with the vehicle when sold. this Owner’s Manual: INTRODUCTION 5 1 6 INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS This Owners Manual contains WARNINGS against op- erating procedures that could result in a collision or bodily injury. It also contains CAUTIONS against proce- dures that could result in damage to your vehicle. If you do not read this entire Owners Manual, you may miss important information. Observe all Warnings and Cau- tions. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is on the left front corner of the instrument panel and is visible from Vehicle Identification Number outside of the vehicle through the windshield. This number also appears stamped on the right front door sill under the sill moulding and printed on the Automobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a window on your vehicle, the vehicle registration and title. INTRODUCTION 7 VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS 1 WARNING! Any modifications or alterations to this vehicle could seriously affect its roadworthiness and safety and may lead to a collision resulting in serious injury or death. Stamped VIN Location NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS 2 Ⅵ A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS .............12 ▫ Rearming The System ...................19 ▫ Ignition Key Removal ...................12 ▫ To Arm The System.....................19 ▫ Key-In-Ignition Reminder ................15 ▫ To Disarm The System...................20 ▫ Locking the Doors with the Key ............15 Ⅵ ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED ......21 Ⅵ SENTRY KEY .........................15 Ⅵ REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) — IF EQUIPPED ..........................22 ▫ Replacement Keys .....................16 ▫ To Unlock The Doors....................22 ▫ Customer Key Programming ..............17 ▫ To Lock The Doors .....................25 ▫ General Information ....................18 ▫ To Unlatch The Trunk ...................26 Ⅵ VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED ..........................19 ▫ Using The Panic Alarm ..................26 10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ▫ Programming Additional Transmitters........26 ▫ Auto Window Up With Anti-Pinch Protection — If Equipped ................38 ▫ Transmitter Battery Replacement ...........26 ▫ Window Lockout Switch .................39 ▫ General Information ....................27 ▫ Wind Buffeting .......................39 Ⅵ REMOTE START SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ....28 Ⅵ TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE .............40 ▫ How To Use Remote Start ................28 Ⅵ TRUNK SAFETY WARNING................41 Ⅵ DOOR LOCKS .........................31 ▫ Trunk Internal Emergency Release ..........41 ▫ Manual Door Locks .....................31 Ⅵ OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS ................42 ▫ Power Door Locks .....................32 ▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................45 ▫ Child-Protection Door Lock System — Rear Doors ...................34 ▫ Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure .....50 Ⅵ POWER WINDOWS .....................36 ▫ Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage . .51 ▫ Power Window Switches .................36 ▫ Rear Seat Belts ........................52 ▫ Auto Window Down — If Equipped ........37 ▫ Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions ......52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11 ▫ Automatic Locking Retractor Mode ▫ Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls ....66 (ALR) — If Equipped ...................53 ▫ Event Data Recorder (EDR) ...............74 ▫ Energy Management Feature ..............54 ▫ Child Restraints .......................75 2 ▫ Seat Belt Pretensioners ..................54 ▫ Transporting Pets ......................96 ▫ Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) . .54 Ⅵ ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS ....96 ▫ Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System Ⅵ SAFETY TIPS ..........................97 (BeltAlert) ..........................58 ▫ Transporting Passengers..................97 ▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women ...........59 ▫ Exhaust Gas .........................97 ▫ Seat Belt Extender .....................59 ▫ Safety Checks You Should Make Inside ▫ Supplemental Restraint System The Vehicle ..........................98 (SRS) — Air Bags ......................60 ▫ Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make ▫ Air Bag System Components ..............62 Outside The Vehicle ...................101 ▫ Advanced Front Air Bag Features ...........62 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS The authorized dealer that sold you your vehicle has the key code numbers for your vehicle locks. These numbers can be used to order duplicate keys from your authorized dealer. Ask your authorized dealer for these numbers and keep them in a safe place. You can insert the double-sided keys into the locks with either side up. Vehicle Key Ignition Key Removal Automatic Transaxle Place the shift lever in PARK. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position, push the key and cylinder inward, rotate the key to the LOCK position, and remove the key. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13 NOTE: • If you try to remove the key before you place the shift lever in PARK, the key may become trapped tempo- rarily in the ignition switch lock cylinder. If this occurs, 2 rotate the key to the right slightly, then remove the key as described. If a malfunction occurs, the system will trap the key in the ignition switch lock cylinder to warn you that this safety feature is inoperable. The engine can be started and stopped, but the key cannot be removed until you obtain service. • For vehicles not equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Ignition Switch Positions Information