Chrysler 200 (2017 year). Instruction — part 5

Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With LATCH

What is the weight limit (child’s weight +

weight of the child restraint) for using the

LATCH anchorage system to attach the

child restraint?

65 lbs (29.5 kg)

Use the LATCH anchorage system until the com-

bined weight of the child and the child restraint is

65 lbs (29.5 kg). Use the seat belt and tether an-

chor instead of the LATCH anchorage system

once the combined weight is more

than 65 lbs (29.5 kg).

Can the LATCH anchorages and the seat

belt be used together to attach a rear-

facing or forward-facing child restraint?

No

Do not use the seat belt when you use the

LATCH anchorage system to attach a rear-facing

or forward-facing child restraint.

Can a child seat be installed in the center

position using the inner LATCH lower

anchorages?

Yes

You can install child restraints with flexible lower

anchors in the center position. The inner anchor-

ages are 17.7 inches (450 mm) apart. Do not install

child restraints with rigid lower anchors in the

center position.

Can two child restraints be attached using

a common lower LATCH anchorage?

No

Never “share” a LATCH anchorage with two or
more child restraints. If the center position does

not have dedicated LATCH lower anchorages, use

the seat belt to install a child seat in the center

position next to a child seat using the LATCH an-

chorages in an outboard position.

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Can the rear-facing child restraint touch

the back of the front passenger seat?

Yes

The child seat may touch the back of the front

passenger seat if the child restraint manufacturer

also allows contact. See your child restraint

owner’s instruction for more information.

Can the head restraints be removed?

Yes

All head restraints may be removed

Locating LATCH Anchorages

The lower anchorages are round bars that are
found at the rear of the seat cushion where it
meets the seatback, below the anchorage sym-
bols on the seatback. They are just visible when

you lean into the rear seat to install the child restraint. You
will easily feel them if you run your finger along the gap
between the seatback and seat cushion.

Rear Seat LATCH Anchorages

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Locating Tether Anchorages

There are tether strap anchorages behind each
rear seating position located in the panel be-
tween the rear seatback and the rear window.
They are found under a plastic cover with the

tether anchorage symbol on it.

LATCH-compatible child restraint systems will be
equipped with a rigid bar or a flexible strap on each side.
Each will have a hook or connector to attach to the lower
anchorage and a way to tighten the connection to the

anchorage. Forward-facing child restraints and some rear-
facing child restraints will also be equipped with a tether
strap. The tether strap will have a hook at the end to attach
to the top tether anchorage and a way to tighten the strap
after it is attached to the anchorage.

Center Seat LATCH

Do not install child restraints with rigid lower attachments
in the center seating position. Only install this type of child
restraint in the outboard seating positions. Child restraints
with flexible, webbing mounted lower attachments can be
installed in any rear seating position.

WARNING!

Never use the same lower anchorage to attach more
than one child restraint. If you are installing LATCH-
compatible child restraints next to each other, you must
use the seat belt for the center position. You can then
use either the LATCH anchors or the vehicle’s seat belt
for installing child seats in the outboard positions.
Please refer to “Installing The LATCH-Compatible
Child Restraint System” for typical installation in-
structions.

Tether Strap Anchorages

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To Install A LATCH-Compatible Child Restraint

If the selected seating position has a Switchable Automatic
Locking Retractor (ALR) seat belt, stow the seat belt,
following the instructions below. See the section “Installing
Child Restraints Using the Vehicle Seat Belt” to check what
type of seat belt each seating position has.

1. Loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and on the

tether strap of the child seat so that you can more easily
attach the hooks or connectors to the vehicle anchor-
ages.

2. Place the child seat between the lower anchorages for

that seating position. For some second row seats, you
may need to recline the seat and / or raise the head
restraint to get a better fit. If the rear seat can be moved
forward and rearward in the vehicle, you may wish to
move it to its rear-most position to make room for the
child seat. You may also move the front seat forward to
allow more room for the child seat.

3. Attach the lower hooks or connectors of the child

restraint to the lower anchorages in the selected seating
position.

4. If the child restraint has a tether strap, connect it to the

top tether anchorage. See the section “Installing Child
Restraints Using the Top Tether Anchorage” for direc-
tions to attach a tether anchor.

5. Tighten all of the straps as you push the child restraint

rearward and downward into the seat. Remove slack in
the straps according to the child restraint manufactur-
er’s instructions.

6. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling

back and forth on the child seat at the belt path. It
should not move more than 1 inch (25.4 mm) in any
direction.

How To Stow An Unused Switchable-ALR (ALR)
Seat Belt

When using the LATCH attaching system to install a child
restraint, stow all ALR seat belts that are not being used by
other occupants or being used to secure child restraints. An
unused belt could injure a child if they play with it and
accidentally lock the seat belt retractor. Before installing a
child restraint using the LATCH system, buckle the seat
belt behind the child restraint and out of the child’s reach.
If the buckled seat belt interferes with the child restraint
installation, instead of buckling it behind the child re-
straint, route the seat belt through the child restraint belt

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path and then buckle it. Do not lock the seat belt. Remind
all children in the vehicle that the seat belts are not toys and
that they should not play with them.

WARNING!

• Improper installation of a child restraint to the

LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of the re-
straint. The child could be badly injured or killed.
Follow the child restraint manufacturer’s directions
exactly when installing an infant or child restraint.

• Child restraint anchorages are designed to withstand

only those loads imposed by correctly-fitted child
restraints. Under no circumstances are they to be
used for adult seat belts, harnesses, or for attaching
other items or equipment to the vehicle.

Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat
Belt

The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are
equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor
(ALR) that is designed to keep the lap portion of the seat
belt tight around the child restraint so that it is not
necessary to use a locking clip. The ALR retractor can be
“switched” into a locked mode by pulling all of the
webbing out of the retractor and then letting the webbing

retract back into the retractor. If it is locked, the ALR will
make a clicking noise while the webbing is pulled back into
the retractor. Refer to the “Automatic Locking Mode”
description under “Occupant Restraint Systems” for addi-
tional information on ALR.

Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child
Restraints In This Vehicle

• ALR = Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor
•

Top Tether Anchorage Symbol

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Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With Seat Belts

What is the weight limit (child’s

weight + weight of the child re-

straint) for using the Tether Anchor

with the seat belt to attach a forward

facing child restraint?

Weight limit of the Child Restraint

Always use the tether anchor when

using the seat belt to install a for-

ward facing child restraint, up to the

recommended weight limit of the

child restraint.

Can the rear-facing child restraint

touch the back of the front passenger

seat?

Yes

Contact between the front passenger

seat and the child restraint is al-

lowed, if the child restraint manufac-

turer also allows contact.

Can the head restraints be removed?

Yes

All head restraints may be removed.

Can the buckle stalk be twisted to

tighten the seat belt against the seat

belt path of the child restraint?

No

Do not twist the buckle stalk in a

seating position with an

ALR retractor.

Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)

1. Place the child seat in the center of the seating position.

For some second row seats, you may need to recline the
seat and/or raise the head restraint to get a better fit. If
the rear seat can be moved forward and rearward in the
vehicle, you may wish to move it to its rear-most

position to make room for the child seat. You may also
move the front seat forward to allow more room for the
child seat.

2. Pull enough of the seat belt webbing from the retractor

to pass it through the belt path of the child restraint. Do
not twist the belt webbing in the belt path.

3. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a

“click.”

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4. Pull on the webbing to make the lap portion tight

against the child seat.

5. To lock the seat belt, pull down on the shoulder part of

the belt until you have pulled all the seat belt webbing
out of the retractor. Then, allow the webbing to retract
back into the retractor. As the webbing retracts, you will
hear a clicking sound. This means the seat belt is now in
the Automatic Locking mode.

6. Try to pull the webbing out of the retractor. If it is

locked, you should not be able to pull out any webbing.
If the retractor is not locked, repeat step 5.

7. Finally, pull up on any excess webbing to tighten the lap

portion around the child restraint while you push the
child restraint rearward and downward into the vehicle
seat.

8. If the child restraint has a top tether strap and the

seating position has a top tether anchorage, connect the
tether strap to the anchorage and tighten the tether
strap. See the section “Installing Child Restraints Using
the Top Tether Anchorage” for directions to attach a
tether anchor.

9. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly by pulling

back and forth on the child seat at the belt path. It
should not move more than 1 inch (25.4 mm) in any
direction.

Any seat belt system will loosen with time, so check the
belt occasionally, and pull it tight if necessary.

Installing Child Restraints Using the Top Tether
Anchorage

WARNING!

Do not attach a tether strap for a rear-facing car seat to
any location in front of the car seat, including the seat
frame or a tether anchorage. Only attach the tether
strap of a rear-facing car seat to the tether anchorage
that is approved for that seating position, located
behind the top of the vehicle seat. See the section

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“Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)
Restraint System” for the location of approved tether
anchorages in your vehicle.

1. Look behind the seating position where you plan to

install the child restraint to find the tether anchorage.
You may need to move the seat forward to provide
better access to the tether anchorage. If there is no top
tether anchorage for that seating position, move the
child restraint to another position in the vehicle if one is
available.

2. Rotate or lift the cover to access the anchor directly

behind the seat where you are placing the child re-
straint.

3. Route the tether strap to provide the most direct path for

the strap between the anchor and the child seat. If your
vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear head restraints,

raise the head restraint, and where possible, route the
tether strap under the head restraint and between the
two posts. If not possible, lower the head restraint and
pass the tether strap around the outboard side of the
head restraint.

Tether Strap Mounting

1 — Cover
3 — Attaching Strap

A — Tether Strap Hook
B — Tether Anchor

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4. Attach the tether strap hook of the child restraint to the

top tether anchorage as shown in the diagram.

5. Remove slack in the tether strap according to the child

restraint manufacturer’s instructions.

WARNING!

• An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to

increased head motion and possible injury to the
child. Use only the anchorage position directly be-
hind the child seat to secure a child restraint top
tether strap.

• If your vehicle is equipped with a split rear seat,

make sure the tether strap does not slip into the
opening between the seatbacks as you remove slack
in the strap.

Transporting Pets

Air Bags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet.
An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly
injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in a
collision.

Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses or
pet carriers that are secured by seat belts.

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 detri-
mental 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 recom-
mended viscosity and quality grades, refer to “Mainte-
nance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle.”

CAUTION!

Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil
in the engine or damage may result.

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NOTE:

A new engine may consume some oil during its

first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This
should be considered a normal part of the break-in and not
interpreted as a problem.

SAFETY TIPS

Transporting Passengers

NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO
AREA.

WARNING!

• Do not leave children or animals inside parked

vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build-up may
cause serious injury or death.

• It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,

inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed.

• Do not allow people to ride in any area of your

vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts.

• Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and

using a seat belt properly.

Exhaust Gas

WARNING!

Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon
monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.
Breathing it can make you unconscious and can even-
tually poison you. To avoid breathing (CO), follow
these safety tips:
• Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in

confined areas any longer than needed to move your
vehicle in or out of the area.

• If you are required to drive with the trunk/liftgate/

rear doors open, make sure that all windows are
closed and the climate control BLOWER switch is set
at high speed. DO NOT use the recirculation mode.

• If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the

engine running, adjust your heating or cooling con-
trols to force outside air into the vehicle. Set the
blower at high speed.

The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into the
vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust
system.

Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the exhaust
system, when exhaust fumes can be detected inside the

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vehicle, or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is
damaged, have a competent mechanic inspect the complete
exhaust system and adjacent body areas for broken, dam-
aged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams or
loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep into
the passenger compartment. In addition, inspect the ex-
haust system each time the vehicle is raised for lubrication
or oil change. Replace as required.

Safety Checks You Should Make Inside The Vehicle

Seat Belts

Inspect the seat belt system periodically, checking for cuts,
frays, and loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced
immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system.

Front seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision.
Rear seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision
if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor, torn web-
bing, etc.). If there is any question regarding seat belt or
retractor condition, replace the seat belt.

Air Bag Warning Light

The Air Bag warning light

will turn on for four to

eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition is first
placed in the ON/RUN position. If the light is either not
on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving,

have the system inspected at an authorized dealer as
soon as possible. This light will illuminate with a single
chime when a fault with the Air Bag Warning Light has
been detected, it will stay on until the fault is cleared. If
the light comes on intermittently or remains on while
driving, have an authorized dealer service the vehicle
immediately. Refer to “Occupant Restraints” for further
information.

Defroster

Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should be able to
feel the air directed against the windshield. See your
authorized dealer for service if your defroster is inoper-
able.

Floor Mat Safety Information

Always use floor mats designed to fit the footwell of your
vehicle. Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area
unobstructed and that are firmly secured so that they
cannot slip out of position and interfere with the pedals or
impair safe operation of your vehicle in other ways.

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WARNING!

An improperly attached, damaged, folded, or stacked
floor mat, or damaged floor mat fasteners may cause
your floor mat to interfere with the accelerator, brake,
or clutch pedals and cause a loss of vehicle control. To
prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH:
• ALWAYS securely attach

your floor mat using

the floor mat fasteners. DO NOT install your floor
mat upside down or turn your floor mat over.
Lightly pull to confirm mat is secured using the
floor mat fasteners on a regular basis.

• ALWAYS REMOVE THE EXISTING FLOOR MAT

FROM THE VEHICLE

before installing any

other floor mat. NEVER install or stack an addi-
tional floor mat on top of an existing floor mat.

• ONLY install floor mats designed to fit your vehicle.

NEVER install a floor mat that cannot be properly
attached and secured to your vehicle. If a floor mat
needs to be replaced, only use a FCA approved floor
mat for the specific make, model, and year of your
vehicle.

• ONLY use the driver’s side floor mat on the driver’s

side floor area. To check for interference, with the

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vehicle properly parked with the engine off, fully
depress the accelerator, the brake, and the clutch
pedal (if present) to check for interference. If your
floor mat interferes with the operation of any pedal,
or is not secure to the floor, remove the floor mat
from the vehicle and place the floor mat in your
trunk.

• ONLY use the passenger’s side floor mat on the

passenger’s side floor area.

• ALWAYS make sure objects cannot fall or slide into

the driver’s side floor area when the vehicle is
moving. Objects can become trapped under accelera-
tor, brake, or clutch pedals and could cause a loss of
vehicle control.

• NEVER place any objects under the floor mat (e.g.,

towels, keys, etc.). These objects could change the
position of the floor mat and may cause interference
with the accelerator, brake, or clutch pedals.

• If the vehicle carpet has been removed and re-

installed, always properly attach carpet to the floor
and check the floor mat fasteners are secure to the
vehicle carpet. Fully depress each pedal to check for

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interference with the accelerator, brake, or clutch
pedals then re-install the floor mats.

• It is recommended to only use mild soap and water

to clean your floor mats. After cleaning, always check
your floor mat has been properly installed and is
secured to your vehicle using the floor mat fasteners
by lightly pulling mat.

Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make Outside
The Vehicle

Tires

Examine tires for excessive tread wear and uneven wear
patterns. Check for stones, nails, glass, or other objects
lodged in the tread or sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts
and cracks. Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks, and bulges.
Check the wheel nuts for tightness. Check the tires (includ-
ing spare) for proper cold inflation pressure.

Lights

Have someone observe the operation of brake lights and
exterior lights while you work the controls. Check turn
signal and high beam indicator lights on the instrument
panel.

Door Latches

Check for proper closing, latching, and locking.

Fluid Leaks

Check area under vehicle after overnight parking for fuel,
engine coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if gasoline
fumes are detected or if fuel, power steering fluid (if
equipped), or brake fluid leaks are suspected. The cause
should be located and corrected immediately.

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CONTENTS

䡵 MIRRORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

▫ Inside Day/Night Mirror — If Equipped . . . . . .93
▫ Automatic Dimming Mirror — If Equipped . . . . .93
▫ Outside Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
▫ Outside Mirrors Folding Feature . . . . . . . . . . . .99
▫ Outside Mirrors With Turn Signal And Approach

Lighting — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

▫ Tilt Mirrors In Reverse (Available With Memory

Seat Only) — If Equipped. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

▫ Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
▫ Heated Mirrors — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
▫ Illuminated Vanity Mirrors — If Equipped . . . .100

䡵 BLIND SPOT MONITORING (BSM) — IF

EQUIPPED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

▫ Rear Cross Path . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

▫ Modes Of Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
▫ General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

䡵 SEATS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

▫ Power Seats — If Equipped. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
▫ Instruction Seats — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
▫ Front Heated Seats — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . .112
▫ Front Ventilated Seats — If Equipped . . . . . . . .113
▫ Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
▫ Folding Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

䡵 DRIVER MEMORY SEAT — IF EQUIPPED . . . . . .117

▫ Programming The Memory Feature . . . . . . . . . .118
▫ Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless Entry

Key Fob To Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

▫ Memory Position Recall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

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▫ Easy Entry/Exit Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

䡵 TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD . . . . . . . . . .120
䡵 LIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

▫ Headlight Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped . . . . . . . .123
▫ Headlights On With Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
▫ Headlight Time Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
▫ Automatic High Beam Headlamp Control — If

Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

▫ Daytime Running Lights — If Equipped . . . . . .125
▫ Lights-On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125
▫ Fog Lights — If Equipped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125
▫ Multifunction Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
▫ Turn Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
▫ Lane Change Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
▫ High/Low Beam Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
▫ Flash-To-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

▫ Front Map/Reading Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
▫ Interior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
▫ Battery Saver Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

䡵 WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS . . . . . . .130

▫ Windshield Wiper Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
▫ Intermittent Wiper System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131
▫ Windshield Washer Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132
▫ Mist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
▫ Rain Sensing Wipers — If Equipped . . . . . . . . .133

䡵 TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN . . . . .134
䡵 HEATED STEERING WHEEL — IF EQUIPPED . . .135
䡵 ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL — IF

EQUIPPED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136

▫ To Activate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137
▫ To Set A Desired Speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137
▫ To Deactivate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137
▫ To Resume Speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

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