oil level CHRYSLER 200 2015 2.G User Guide

WARNING!
If you continue operating the vehicle when the Transmission Temperature Warning Light is
illuminated you could cause the fluid to boil over, come in contact with hot engine or exhaust
components and cause a fire.
- Seat Belt Reminder Light
When the ignition switch is first turned to ON/RUN, this light will turn on if the driver’s seat belt
is unbuckled, a chime will sound. When driving, if the driver’s seat belt remains unbuckled, the
Seat Belt Reminder Light will illuminate and the chime will sound.
Please have your vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system may have
failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have a collision. Have the vehicle
checked immediately.
- Brake Warning Light
This light monitors various brake functions, including brake fluid level and parking brake appli-
cation. If the brake light turns on it may indicate that the parking brake is applied, that the brake
fluid level is low, or that there is a problem with the anti-lock brake system reservoir.
If the light remains on when the parking brake has been disengaged, and the fluid level is at the
full mark on the master cylinder reservoir, it indicates a possible brake hydraulic system malfunc-
tion or that a problem with the Brake Booster has been detected by the Anti-Lock Brake System
(ABS)/Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system. In this case, the light will remain on until the
condition has been corrected. If the problem is related to the brake booster, the ABS pump will
run when applying the brake and a brake pedal pulsation may be felt during each stop.
The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capacity in the event of a failure to a portion of
the hydraulic system. A leak in either half of the dual brake system is indicated by the Brake
Warning Light, which will turn on when the brake fluid level in the master cylinder has dropped
below a specified level. The light will remain on until the cause is corrected.
Vehicles equipped with the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), are also equipped with Electronic
Brake Force Distribution (EBD). In the event of an EBD failure, the Brake Warning Light will turn
on along with the ABS Light. Immediate repair to the ABS system is required.
Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by turning the ignition switch from the
OFF position to the ON/RUN position. The light should illuminate for approximately two
seconds. The light should then turn off unless the parking brake is applied or a brake fault is
detected. If the light does not illuminate, have the light inspected by an authorized dealer.
The light also will turn on when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the
ON/RUN position.
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FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S.Metric
Fuel (Approximate)
2.4L and 3.6L Engines 15.8 Gallons60 Liters
Engine Oil With Filter
2.4 Liter Engine (SAE 0W-20,
API Certified) 5.5 Quarts
5.2 Liters
3.6 Liter Engine (SAE 5W-20,
API Certified) 6 Quarts
5.6 Liters
Cooling System*
2.4 Liter Engine (MOPAR®
Antifreeze/Engine Coolant
10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula) 7.2 Quarts
6.8 Liters
3.6 Liter Engine (MOPAR®
Antifreeze/Engine Coolant
10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula) 8.7 Quarts
8.2 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant reservoir filled to MAX level.
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR® Antifreeze/
Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT
(Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent
meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material
Standard MS-12106.
Engine Oil – 2.4L Engine We recommend you use SAE 0W-20 API Certi-
fied Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of
Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as
MOPAR®, Pennzoil®, and Shell Helix®. Refer to
your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil – 3.6L Engine We recommend you use API Certified SAE
5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of
Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 such as
MOPAR®, Pennzoil®, and Shell Helix®. Refer to
your engine oil filler cap for correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil Filter We recommend you use a MOPAR® Engine Oil
Filter.
Spark Plugs – 2.4L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR® Spark Plugs.
Spark Plugs – 3.6L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR® Spark Plugs.
Fuel Selection – 2.4L Engine 87 Octane
Fuel Selection – 3.6L Engine 87-89 Octane
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change indicator system. The oil change indicator
system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indicator message will illuminate. This
means that service is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions such as frequent short-trips,
trailer tow, extremely hot or cold ambient temperatures will influence when the “Oil Change
Required” message is displayed. Severe Operating Conditions can cause the change oil message
to illuminate as early as 3,500 miles (5,600 km) since last reset. Have your vehicle serviced as soon
as possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the scheduled oil
change. If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than your authorized dealer, the
message can be reset by referring to the steps described under “Oil Change Reset” in “Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” or "Driver Information Display (DID)” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” in your Owners Manual on the DVD for further information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve
months, whichever comes first.
Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and off road
environment. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
• Check engine oil level.
• Check windshield washer fluid level.
• Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or damage. Rotate tires at the first sign ofirregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir and brake master cylinder, fill as needed.
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights.
Required Maintenance Intervals.
Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following page for the required maintenance intervals.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System:
• Change oil and filter
• Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil
indicator system turns on.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake
• Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses
• Inspect exhaust system
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions
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Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) . . .159
Oil Pressure Warning Light......155
Park/Headlight ON Indicator .....160
SeatBeltReminderLight .......158
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Light ................ .156
Transmission Temperature Warning
Light ................ .157
Turn Signal Indicator .........160
Vehicle Security Light .........160
Clutch ................. .189
Clutch Fluid .............. .189
CompactSpareTire ...........199
Cooling System ............. .189
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .....189
Coolant Capacity ...........188
Coolant Level ............189
Disposal of Used Coolant ......189
Drain, Flush, and Refill ........189
Inspection ............. .189
Points to Remember .........189
Pressure Cap ............ .189
Selection of Coolant
(Antifreeze) ...........188, 189
Corrosion Protection ...........189
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ......38
Cruise Light ................38
Customer Assistance ...........202
Customer Programmable Features . . . .148
Deck Lid, Emergency Release .......16
Deck Lid, Power Release ..........16
Defects, Reporting ............203
Defroster, Rear Window ........45, 46
Defroster, Windshield .........45, 46
Dimmer Control ..............36
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .........36
Disabled Vehicle Towing .........155
Disarming, Security System ........17
Discharged Battery ............176
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .....189
Door Locks ................10
Door Locks ...............13
D

riverCockpit ...............6
Driver Information Display Controls ............... .146
DID................. .146EVIC/DID ..............146
Programmable Features
........147
Electric Parking Brake ...........55
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System . . .64, 65
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ............38
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . . .159
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator ............... .160
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ................ .156
Electronic Vehicle Information Center Controls ............... .146
EVIC.................146
Programmable Features ........147
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)..............146, 147
Programmable Features ........13
Emergency Deck Lid Release .......16
Emergency, In Case of Brake Warning Light .........158
Jacking ............... .168
Overheating .............161
Towing ............... .155
Emergency Trunk Release .........16
Engine Air Cleaner ............. .189
Break-In Recommendations ......35
Checking Oil Level ..........189
Compartment .............184
Coolant (Antifreeze) .........188
Cooling ............... .189
Oil............... .188, 189
Oil Filler Cap ............ .189
Oil Selection ...........188, 189
Overheating .............161
Starting ................14
Stopping ................14
Temperature Warning Light ......157
EventDataRecorder.......... .181
EVIC EVIC/DID ..............146
Exhaust System ............. .189
FAQ.................. .205
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