Chrysler 200: Automatic Transmission - Starting Procedures - Starting and operating - Chrysler 200 Owners ManualChrysler 200: Automatic Transmission

The shift lever must be in the PARK or NEUTRAL position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes before shifting to any driving gear.

NOTE:
The ignition switch must be in the ON position, and you must press the brake pedal before shifting out of PARK.

    Starting Procedures
    Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat belts. WARNING! ...

    Normal Starting
    NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine is obtained without pumping or pressing the accelerator pedal. For vehicles not equipped with Tip Start (Four-Speed Transmission), turn ...

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    Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light
    When the vehicle is started, this light flashes and a chime may come on to remind front passengers to fasten their safety belt. Then the light stays on solid until the belt is buckled. Fo ...

    Using The Panic Alarm
    To turn the Panic Alarm feature on or off, press and hold the PANIC button on the RKE transmitter for at least one second and release. When the Panic Alarm is on, the headlights turn on, the par ...

    Fluid Locations
    4-cylinder models V6 models ...