Chrysler 200 CONVERTIBLE 2013 User manual

200 Convertible
Chrysler Group LLC
OWNER’S MANUAL
2013
2013 200 Convertible
13C27-126-AB Second Edition Printed in U.S.A.

VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA
With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name Chrysler
Group LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name Chrysler
Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore.
DRIVING AND ALCOHOL
Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents.
Yo u r d r i v i n g a b i l i t y c a n b e s e r i o u s l y i m p a i r e d w i t h b l o o d a l c o h o l
levels far below the legal minimum. If you are drinking, don’t drive.
Ride with a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use
public transportation.
WARNING!
Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Your percep-
tions are less sharp, your reflexes are slower, and your judg-
ment is impaired when you have been drinking. Never drink
and then drive.
This manual illustrates and describes the operation of features and
equipment that are either standard or optional on this vehicle. This
manual may also include a description of features and equipment
that are no longer available or were not ordered on this vehicle.
Please disregard any features and equipment described in this
manual that are not on this vehicle.
Chrysler Group LLC reserves the right to make changes in design
and specifications, and/or make additions to or improvements to its
products without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them
on products previously manufactured.
Copyright © 2012 Chrysler Group LLC

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
1INTRODUCTION .............................................................3
2THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE .............................9
3UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
4UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
5STARTINGANDOPERATING .................................................299
6WHATTODOINEMERGENCIES ..............................................397
7MAINTAININGYOURVEHICLE ...............................................421
8MAINTENANCESCHEDULES .................................................479
9IFYOUNEEDCONSUMERASSISTANCE ........................................487
10 INDEX ....................................................................497
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

INTRODUCTION
CONTENTS
!INTRODUCTION ........................4
!HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
!WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
!VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER . . . . . . . .6
!VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS . . . .7
1

INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group
LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision
workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all
essentials that are traditional to our vehicles.
This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis-
tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint
you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle.
It is supplemented by Warranty Information, and various
customer-oriented documents. Please take the time to
read these publications carefully. Following the instruc-
tions and recommendations in this manual will help
assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle.
NOTE: After reviewing the owner information, it
should be stored in the vehicle for convenient referenc-
ing and remain with the vehicle when sold.
When it comes to service, remember that your authorized
dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech-
nicians and genuine MOPAR"parts, and cares about
your satisfaction.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section
contains the information you desire.
Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the
items of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and
illustrations may differ from your vehicle’s equipment.
The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manual
contains a complete listing of all subjects.
Consult the following table for a description of the
symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout
this Owner’s Manual:
4 INTRODUCTION

1
INTRODUCTION 5

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
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.
Vehicle Identification Number
6 INTRODUCTION

NOTE: It is illegal to remove or alter the VIN.
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
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
1
INTRODUCTION 7

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
!A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
▫Ignition Key Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
▫Key-In-Ignition Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
!SENTRY KEY".........................15
▫ReplacementKeys .....................16
▫Customer Key Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
▫General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
!VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM —
IFEQUIPPED ..........................18
▫Rearming The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
▫ToArmTheSystem.....................19
▫To Disarm The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
!ILLUMINATED ENTRY — IF EQUIPPED . . . . . .21
!REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) . . . . . . . . . . .21
▫To Unlock The Doors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
▫ToLockTheDoors.....................25
▫Convertible Top Operation Button — If
Equipped............................26
▫To Unlatch The Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
▫Using The Panic Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
2

▫Programming Additional Transmitters. . . . . . . .26
▫Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
▫General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
!REMOTE STARTING SYSTEM —
IFEQUIPPED ..........................28
▫How To Use Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
!DOORLOCKS .........................31
▫ManualDoorLocks.....................31
▫PowerDoorLocks .....................32
!WINDOWS ...........................34
▫PowerWindows.......................34
▫WindBuffeting .......................38
!TRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
!TRUNK SAFETY WARNING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
▫Trunk Internal Emergency Release . . . . . . . . . .39
!OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
▫Lap/Shoulder Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
▫Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure . . . . .48
▫Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions . . . . . .48
▫Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) —
IfEquipped ..........................49
▫Energy Management Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
▫Seat Belt Pretensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
▫Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) —
IfEquipped ..........................51
▫Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System
(BeltAlert") ..........................55
10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

▫Seat Belts And Pregnant Women . . . . . . . . . . .56
▫SeatBeltExtender .....................56
▫Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) —
AirBags ............................57
▫Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls . . . .61
▫Event Data Recorder (EDR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
▫ChildRestraints .......................69
▫TransportingPets ......................90
!ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS . . . .90
!SAFETYTIPS ..........................91
▫Transporting Passengers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
▫ExhaustGas .........................91
▫Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The
Vehicle .............................92
▫Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
2
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 11

A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
The authorized dealer that sold you your new 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.
Ignition Key Removal
Place the shift lever in PARK. Turn the ignition switch to
the ACC position, push the key slightly inward, rotate the
key to the LOCK position, and remove the key.
Vehicle Key
12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

NOTE:
•If you try to remove the key before you place the shift
lever into PARK, the key may become trapped tempo-
rarily in the ignition switch lock cylinder. If this occurs,
place the shift lever in PARK, rotate the key to the right
slightly, then remove the key as described. If a mal-
function 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
Information Center (EVIC), the power window
switches, radio, hands–free system (if equipped), and
power outlets will remain active for 45 seconds after
the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position.
Opening either door will cancel this feature.
Ignition Switch Positions
1—LOCK 3—ON/RUN
2—ACC(ACCESSORY) 4—START
2
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 13

•For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), the power window
switches, radio, hands–free system (if equipped), and
power outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes
after the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK posi-
tion. Opening either front door will cancel this feature.
The time for this feature is programmable. Refer to
“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Fea-
tures)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.
WARNING!
•Before exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking
brake, shift the transmission into PARK, and re-
move the Key Fob from the ignition. When leaving
the vehicle, always lock your vehicle.
(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•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. Chil-
dren should be warned not to touch the parking
brake, brake pedal or the shift lever.
•Do not leave the Key Fob in or near the vehicle, 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.
CAUTION!
An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always
remove key from the ignition and lock all doors
when leaving the vehicle unattended.
14 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

Key-In-Ignition Reminder
Opening the driver’s door when the key is in the ignition
sounds a chime signal to remind you to remove the key.
NOTE:
•The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds when the
ignition key is placed in the LOCK or ACC position.
•With either front door open, and the key in the
ignition, both the power door locks and Remote Key-
less Entry (RKE) transmitter will not function.
SENTRY KEY$
The Sentry Key"Immobilizer System prevents unauthor-
ized vehicle operation by disabling the engine. The
system does not need to be armed or activated. Operation
is automatic, regardless of whether the vehicle is locked
or unlocked.
The system uses ignition keys which have an embedded
electronic chip (transponder) to prevent unauthorized
vehicle operation. Therefore, only keys that are pro-
grammed to the vehicle can be used to start and operate
the vehicle. The system will shut the engine off in two
seconds if someone uses an invalid key to start the
engine.
NOTE: A key which has not been programmed is also
considered an invalid key, even if it is cut to fit the
ignition switch lock cylinder for that vehicle.
During normal operation, after turning the ignition
switch to ON/RUN, the Vehicle Security Light will turn
on for three seconds for a bulb check. If the light remains
after the bulb check, it indicates that there is a problem
with the electronics. In addition, if the light begins to
flash after the bulb check, it indicates that someone used
2
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 15

an invalid key to start the engine. Either of these condi-
tions will result in the engine being shut off after two
seconds.
If the Vehicle Security Light turns on during normal
vehicle operation (vehicle running for longer than 10
seconds), it indicates that there is a fault in the electron-
ics. Should this occur, have the vehicle serviced as soon
as possible by an authorized dealer.
CAUTION!
Always remove the Sentry Key"from the vehicle and
lock all doors when leaving the vehicle unattended.
CAUTION!
The Sentry Key"Immobilizer system is not compat-
ible with some after-market remote starting systems.
(Continued)
CAUTION! (Continued)
Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting
problems and loss of security protection.
All of the keys provided with your new vehicle have
been programmed to the vehicle electronics.
Replacement Keys
NOTE: Only keys that have been programmed to the
vehicle electronics can be used to start the vehicle. Once
a Sentry Key"has been programmed to a vehicle, it
cannot be programmed to any other vehicle.
At the time of purchase, the original owner is provided
with a four-digit Personal Identification Number (PIN).
This PIN is required for authorized dealer replacement of
keys. Duplication of keys may be performed at an
16 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

authorized dealer or by using the Customer Key Pro-
gramming procedure. This procedure consists of pro-
gramming a blank key to the vehicle electronics. A blank
key is one which has never been programmed.
NOTE: When having the Sentry Key"Immobilizer
System serviced, bring all vehicle keys with you to an
authorized dealer.
Customer Key Programming
You can program new keys to the system if you have two
valid Sentry Keys"by performing the following proce-
dure:
1. Cut the additional Sentry Key"Transponder blank(s)
to match the ignition switch lock cylinder key code.
2. Insert the first valid key into the ignition switch. Turn
the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position for at
least three seconds, but no longer than 15 seconds.
Then, turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position
and remove the first key.
3. Insert the second valid key into the ignition switch.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position
within 15 seconds. After ten seconds, a chime will
sound. In addition, the Vehicle Security Light will
begin to flash. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK
position and remove the second key.
4. Insert a blank Sentry Key"into the ignition switch.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position
within 60 seconds. After 10 seconds, a single chime
will sound. In addition, the Vehicle Security Light will
stop flashing. To indicate that programming is com-
plete, the indicator light will turn on again for three
seconds and then turn off.
2
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 17

The new Sentry Key"is programmed. The Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter will also be pro-
grammed during this procedure.
Repeat this procedure to program up to eight keys. If you
do not have a programmed Sentry Key"contact your
authorized dealer for details.
NOTE: If a programmed key is lost, see your authorized
dealer to have all remaining keys erased from the sys-
tems memory. This will prevent the lost key from starting
your vehicle. The remaining keys must then be repro-
grammed. All vehicle keys must be taken to your autho-
rized dealer at the time of service to be reprogrammed.
General Information
The Sentry Key"system complies with FCC rules part 15
and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is
subject to the following conditions:
•This device may not cause harmful interference.
•This device must accept any interference that may be
received, including interference that may cause unde-
sired operation.
VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM — IF EQUIPPED
The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the doors and trunk
for unauthorized entry and ignition switch for unauthor-
ized operation. While the Vehicle Security Alarm is
armed, interior switches for door locks and decklid
release are disabled.
If something triggers the alarm, the Vehicle Security
Alarm will signal for about 18 minutes. For the first 3
minutes, the horn will sound intermittently, the head-
lights will turn on, the park lamps and/or turn signals
will flash and the Vehicle Security Light in the cluster will
flash. Then the exterior lights will flash for another 15
minutes.
18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE