Shift CHRYSLER 200 2011 1.G Owner's Guide

CAUTION!
•Do not use sling type equipment when towing.
Damage to the fascia will occur.
•When securing the vehicle to a flatbed truck, do
not attach to front or rear suspension components.
Damage to your vehicle may result from improper
towing.
•Do not push or tow this vehicle with another
vehicle as damage to the bumper fascia and trans-
mission may result.
•If the vehicle being towed requires steering, the
ignition switch must be in the ON position, not
the LOCK or ACC positions.The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with
all four wheels OFF the ground using a flatbed.
If flatbed equipment is not available, and the transmis-
sion is operable, the vehicle may be flat towed (with all
four wheels on the ground) under the following condi-
tions:
•The shift lever must be in NEUTRAL.
•The distance to be traveled must not exceed 15 mi
(24 km).
•The towing speed must not exceed 25 mph (40 km/h).6
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 389

Selection Of Lubricant
It is important that the proper lubricant is used in the
transmission to assure optimum transmission performance.
Use only the manufacturer’s recommended transmission
fluid. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in
“Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information. It is
important that the transmission fluid be maintained at the
prescribed level using the recommended fluid.
CAUTION!
Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac-
turer’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration
in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter
shudder. Using a transmission fluid other than the
manufacturer’s recommended fluid will require
more frequent fluid and filter changes. Refer to
“Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in “Main-
taining Your Vehicle” for further information.
Special Additives
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered
product and its performance may be impaired by supple-
mental additives. Therefore, do not add any fluid addi-
tives to the transmission. The only exception to this
policy is the use of special dyes to aid in detecting fluid
leaks. In addition, avoid using transmission sealers as
they may adversely affect seals.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as
the chemicals can damage your transmission compo-
nents. Such damage is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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Fluid Level Check – 2.4L Engine
Use the following procedure to check the automatic
transmission fluid level properly:
1. Park the vehicle on level ground.
2. Run the engine at curb idle speed for a minimum of
60 seconds.
3. Apply the parking brake fully.
4. Place the shift lever momentarily into each gear posi-
tion ending with the lever in PARK.
5. Wipe the area around the dipstick clean to eliminate
the possibility of dirt entering the transmission.6. Remove the dipstick and determine if the fluid is hot
or cold. Hot fluid is approximately 180° F (82° C), which
is the normal operating temperature after the vehicle is
driven at least 15 miles (24 km). Hot fluid cannot be held
comfortably between the fingertips. Cold fluid is at a
temperature below 80° F (27° C).
7. Wipe the dipstick clean and reinsert until seated. Then,
remove dipstick and note the reading.
a. If the fluid is hot, the reading should be in the
crosshatched area marked “HOT” (between the upper
two holes in the dipstick).
b. If the fluid is cold, the fluid level should be between
the lower two holes in the area marked “COLD.”
If the fluid level is low, add sufficient fluid through the
filler (dipstick) tube to bring it to the proper level. Do not
overfill.
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CAUTION!
•Using a transmission fluid other than the manu-
facturer’s recommended fluid may cause deterio-
ration in transmission shift quality and/or torque
converter shudder. Using a transmission fluid
other than that recommended by the manufacturer
will require more frequent fluid and filter
changes. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genu-
ine Parts” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for fur-
ther information.
•Dirt and water in the transmission can cause
serious damage. To prevent dirt and water from
entering the transmission after checking or replen-
ishing fluid, make certain that the dipstick cap is
re-seated properly.
Fluid Level Check – 3.6L Engine
The automatic transmission has no dipstick and is dealer
serviced only.
Transmission Fluid And Filter Changes
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
maintenance intervals.
In addition, change the fluid and filter if the transmission
is disassembled for any reason.
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion
Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo-
graphic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roads
passable in snow and ice and those that are sprayed on
trees and road surfaces during other seasons are highly
corrosive to the metal in your vehicle. Outside parking,
which exposes your vehicle to airborne contaminants,
road surfaces on which the vehicle is operated, extreme
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REPLACEMENT BULBS
All the inside bulbs are brass or glass wedge base.
Aluminum base bulbs are not approved and should not
be used for replacement.
LIGHT BULBS – Interior Bulb No.
Front Courtesy/Reading Lamp..........578/W5W
Center Courtesy/Reading Lamp ..........578/W5W
Visor Vanity Lamp ...................... A6220
Glove Box Lamp ....................... A6220
Shift Indicator Lamp ................. IKLE14140
Rear Compartment (Trunk) Lamp ............. 579
NOTE: For lighted switches, see your authorized dealer
for replacement. LIGHT BULBS – Exterior
Bulb No.
Bi-Halogen Headlamp .................... HIR2
(Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Front Turn Signal Lamp ................3157NAK
Front Park Lamp . . LED (Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Front Fog Lamp ......................... H11
Center High Mounted Stop (CHMSL) Lamp ..... LED
(Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Rear Tail/Stop/Turn Lamp ................. LED
(Serviced at Authorized Dealer)
Backup Lamp ........................... 921
License Lamp .......................... W5W
BULB REPLACEMENT
High Intensity Discharge Headlamps (HID)
The headlamps are a type of high voltage discharge tube.
High voltage can remain in the circuit even with the
headlamp switch off and the key removed. Because of
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Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)......... 273
Automatic Transaxle ..............12,288,292,419
Adding Fluid .................. 421,422,440
Filter ............................. 422
Fluid and Filter Changes ............... 422
Fluid Level Check ................. 421,422
Interlock System .................. 293,294
Reset Mode ......................... 297
Selection Of Lubricant ................. 440
Shifting ........................... 292
Automatic Transmission Fluid Type ......................... 420
Special Additives ..................... 420
Autostick ............................. 298
B-Pillar Location ........................ 322
Battery ............................... 403
Jump Starting ........................ 30
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ..... 25Location
........................... 403
Belts, Seat .............................. 85
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 407
Brake Assist System ...................... 310
Brake System ........................... 417
Anti-Lock (ABS) ..................... 307
Fluid Check ..................... 417,440
Master Cylinder ..................... 417
Parking ........................... 304
Warning Light ....................... 190
Brake, Parking .......................... 304
Brake/Transaxle Interlock .................. 294
Brakes ............................... 417
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 83
Bulb Replacement ....................... 434
Bulbs, Light .......................... 87,434
Calibration, Compass ..................... 210
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ......... 20
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INDEX 469

Gasoline, Clean Air...................... 346
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 346
Gauges Coolant Temperature .................. 188
Fuel .............................. 188
Odometer .......................... 192
Tachometer ......................... 192
Gear Ranges ........................... 294
Gear Select Lever Override ................. 387
Gearshift .............................. 294
General Information ................. 17,127,345
General Maintenance ..................... 398
Glass Cleaning .......................... 427
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...............357,360
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............357,359
GVWR ............................... 357 Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™)
.............. 97
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 301
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 372
Head Restraints ......................... 138
Headlights ............................ 434
Cleaning ........................... 425
High Beam ...................... 149,201
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ...... 149
On With Wipers ..................... 156
Passing ............................ 149
Switch ............................ 147
Heated Seats ........................... 134
Heater ............................... 268
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 291
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INDEX 475

Pretensioners........................ 51
Rear Seat ........................... 43
Reminder .......................... 189
Untwisting Procedure .................. 47
Seat Belts (Sedan) ........................ 39
Seats ................................. 132
Adjustment ......................... 136
Cleaning ........................... 144
Heated ............................ 134
Lumbar Support ..................... 138
Power ............................ 132
Rear Folding ..................... 143,144
Reclining .......................... 137
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 18
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........413,439
Selection of Oil ......................... 400
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Sentry Key Programming ................... 16
Service Assistance ....................... 459 Service Contract
......................... 461
Service Manuals ........................ 463
Setting the Clock ................ 215,217,236,245
Settings, Personal ........................ 212
Shift Lever Override ...................... 387
Shifting Automatic Transaxle .................. 292
Shoulder Belts ........................... 43
Side Airbag ............................. 66
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) .......... 280
Signals, Turn ......................... 87,436
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 300
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 335
Snow Tires ............................ 335
Spare Tire ....................... 330,331,374
Specifications Oil ............................... 400
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...........157,195
Speedometer ........................... 188
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