2012 Chrysler 200 Owner's Manual
Year:
2012
Make:
Chrysler
Model:
200
Rating:
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
5
INTRODUCTION
6
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
6
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
8
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
8
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS/ALTERATIONS
9
Ignition Key Removal
14
Key-In-Ignition Reminder
17
Replacement Keys
18
Customer Key Programming
19
Rearming The System
20
To Arm The System
21
To Disarm The System
21
To Unlock The Doors
24
To Lock The Doors
26
To Unlatch The Trunk
27
Using The Panic Alarm
27
Programming Additional Transmitters
27
Transmitter Battery Replacement
28
Manual Door Locks
32
Power Door Locks
34
Power Window Switches
37
Auto Window Down — If Equipped
38
Auto Window Up With Anti-Pinch Protection — If Equipped
39
Window Lockout Switch
40
Wind Buffeting
40
Lap/Shoulder Belts
46
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure
51
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage
51
Rear Seat Belts
52
Seat Belts In Passenger Seating Positions
52
Automatic Locking Retractor Mode (ALR) — If Equipped
53
Energy Management Feature
54
Seat Belt Pretensioners
54
Supplemental Active Head Restraints (AHR) — If Equipped
54
Enhanced Seat Belt Use Reminder System (BeltAlertĥ)
58
Seat Belts And Pregnant Women
59
Seat Belt Extender
59
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) — Air Bags
60
Air Bag System Components
62
Advanced Front Air Bag Features
62
Air Bag Deployment Sensors And Controls
66
Event Data Recorder (EDR)
73
Child Restraints
74
Transporting Pets
86
Transporting Passengers
87
Exhaust Gas
88
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle
89
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside The Vehicle
91
Inside Day/Night Mirror
98
Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped
98
Power Mirrors
100
Adjusting Sideview Mirrors
101
Exterior Mirrors Folding Feature
101
Heated Mirrors — If Equipped
101
Operation
104
Phone Call Features
111
Uconnect™ Phone Features
114
Advanced Phone Connectivity
119
Things You Should Know About Your Uconnect™ Phone
121
Voice Command System Operation
132
Commands
133
Power Seats — If Equipped
138
Heated Seats — If Equipped
139
Manual Front Seat Adjustment
141
Driver Seat Manual Height Adjuster — If Equipped
142
Reclining Seats
142
Lumbar Support — If Equipped
143
Head Restraints
143
Fold-Flat Passenger Seatback
147
Folding Rear Seat
148
Folding Rear Seat Center Armrest
149
Multifunction Lever
151
Headlights And Parking Lights
152
Automatic Headlights — If Equipped
153
Headlight Time Delay
153
Turn Signals
154
Lane Change Assist
154
High/Low Beam Switch
154
Flash-To-Pass
155
Fog Lights — If Equipped
155
Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped
155
Lights On Reminder
156
Instrument Panel Dimmer
156
Intermittent Wiper System
159
Windshield Washers
160
Mist Feature
161
Headlights With Wipers Feature (Available With Automatic Headlights Only)
161
To Activate
164
To Set A Desired Speed
164
To Deactivate
164
To Resume Speed
165
To Vary The Speed Setting
165
Before You Begin Programming HomeLinkĥ
167
Programming A Rolling Code
168
Programming A Non-Rolling Code
170
Canadian/Gate Operator Programming
171
Using HomeLinkĥ
172
Security
173
Troubleshooting Tips
173
Opening Sunroof — Express
176
Opening Sunroof — Manual Mode
176
Closing Sunroof — Express
176
Closing Sunroof — Manual Mode
176
Pinch Protect Feature
176
Venting Sunroof — Express
177
Sunshade Operation
177
Wind Buffeting
177
Sunroof Maintenance
177
Ignition Off Operation
177
ELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS
178
Front Seat Cupholders
182
Rear Window Defroster
188
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
191
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
194
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
195
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Displays
213
Oil Change Required — If Equipped
214
EVIC Main Menu
215
Compass Display
216
Average Fuel Economy
219
Distance To Empty (DTE)
219
Tire PSI
219
Elapsed Time
220
EVIC Units Selection (UNITS IN Display)
220
System Status
220
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)
221
Operating Instructions - Radio Mode
224
Operation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO)
232
Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files
234
LIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)
237
INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)
237
Operating Instructions (Voice Command System) — If Equipped
243
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode
244
Operation Instructions — CD MODE For CD And MP3 Audio Play
247
Notes on Playing MP3 Files
249
Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode
251
RSC)
252
Operating Instructions — Radio Mode
252
Operation Instructions — CD MODE for CD and MP3 Audio Play
258
Notes On Playing MP3 Files
260
LIST Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)
262
INFO Button (CD Mode for MP3 Play)
262
Connecting The iPodĥ Or External USB Device
268
Using This Feature
269
Controlling The iPodĥ Or External USB Device Using Radio Buttons
269
Play Mode
269
List Or Browse Mode
271
Radio Operation
275
CD Player
275
CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE
276
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning
277
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) — If Equipped
281
Operating Tips
287
Automatic Transmission
296
Normal Starting
296
Extreme Cold Weather (Below –20°F or ̺29°C)
297
If Engine Fails To Start
297
After Starting
299
Automatic Transmission Ignition Interlock Systems
301
Key Ignition Park Interlock
301
Brake/Transmission Interlock System
301
Four-Speed Automatic Transmission — If Equipped
302
Gear Ranges
302
Six-Speed Automatic Transmission (62TE) — If Equipped
309
Operation
317
Acceleration
318
Flowing/Rising Water
320
Power Steering Fluid Check
323
PARKING BRAKE
324
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
329
Traction Control System (TCS)
329
Brake Assist System (BAS)
329
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
330
Tire Markings
334
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
337
Tire Terminology And Definitions
338
Tire Pressure
343
Tire Inflation Pressures
344
Radial-Ply Tires
346
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And Wheel – If Equipped
346
Compact Spare Tire – If Equipped
347
Full Size Spare – If Equipped
348
Limited-Use Spare – If Equipped
348
Tire Spinning
349
Tread Wear Indicators
350
Life Of Tire
350
Replacement Tires
351
TIRE CHAINS
352
SNOW TIRES
353
Base System
357
Premium System – If Equipped
359
Reformulated Gasoline
363
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
363
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
364
MMT In Gasoline
364
Materials Added To Fuel
365
Fuel System Cautions
365
E-85 General Information
367
Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
368
Fuel Requirements
368
Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles
369
Starting
369
Cruising Range
370
Replacement Parts
370
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
370
Vehicle Certification Label
373
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
374
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
374
Overloading
374
Common Towing Definitions
375
Trailer Hitch Classification
377
Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)
378
Trailer And Tongue Weight
379
Towing Requirements
380
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
385
Recreational Towing – All Models
386
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
387
Jack Location
390
Spare Tire Stowage
390
Preparations For Jacking
391
Jacking Instructions
392
Preparations For Jump-Start
400
Jump-Starting Procedure
402
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
404
Automatic Transmission
407
Without The Ignition Key
408
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
409
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L
411
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
413
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
414
REPLACEMENT PARTS
415
Engine Oil
417
Engine Oil Filter
420
Engine Air Cleaner Filter
421
Maintenance-Free Battery
421
Air Conditioner Maintenance
423
A/C Air Filter – If Equipped
424
Body Lubrication
425
Windshield Wiper Blades
426
Adding Washer Fluid
427
Exhaust System
427
Cooling System
430
Brake System
435
Automatic Transmission
437
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
440
Integrated Power Module
446
VEHICLE STORAGE
451
Headlamp
452
Front Turn Signal
454
Front Fog Lamp
454
Backup Lamps
455
License Plate Lamp
456
Engine
458
Chassis
459
Required Maintenance Intervals
464
Prepare For The Appointment
479
Prepare A List
479
Chrysler Group LLC Customer Center
480
Chrysler Canada Inc. Customer Center
480
In Mexico contact:
480
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)
481
Service Contract
481
WARRANTY INFORMATION
482
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C.
482
In Canada
483
Treadwear
485
Traction Grades
485
Temperature Grades
486
FAQ about the 2012 Chrysler 200 Manual
What contains the 2012 200 manual?
The Chrysler 200 owner's manual is a comprehensive guide provided by Chrysler to assist owners in understanding and operating their specific model of the Chrysler 200. It contains important information about the vehicle's features, functions, and maintenance requirements. A general overview of what you might find in a Chrysler 200 2012 owner's manual:
- Basic operations, like starting and stopping the engine and driver settings
- Environmental Information about environmentally-friendly driving practices
- A brief overview of the vehicle and specifications
- Customer Assistance, with contact information for customer support
- Fuel Information, with recommended fuel type and fuel tank capacity
Where to download the 2012 Chrysler 200 Owners Manual?
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Is the manual for the Chrysler 200 year 2012 free?
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The Chrysler 200 (2012) owner's manual is available in English?
Yes, the owner's manual for the model year 2012 is available in English.
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