automatic transmission CHRYSLER 200 2012 1.G Owner's Guide

Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission –
Four-Speed MOPAR
ATF+4Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed
ATF+4 product.
Automatic Transmission –
Six-Speed (62TE) MOPAR
ATF+4Automatic Transmission Fluid or equivalent licensed
ATF+4 product.
Brake Master Cylinder MOPAR
DOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used. If DOT 3 brake fluid is not
available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Use only recommended brake fluids.
Power Steering Reservoir MOPAR
Power Steering Fluid +4, MOPAR ATF+4Automatic Transmis-
sion Fluid or equivalent licensed ATF+4 product.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 457

56,000 Miles (91,000 km) or
42 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before
56,000 miles (91 000 km).
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
64,000 Miles (104,000 km) or 48 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
64,000 miles (104 000 km).
❏ Replace the spark plugs (2.4L Engine).
❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.
❏ Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary.
❏ Adjust parking brake on all vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes.
❏ Change the automatic transmission fluid and filter(s) if using your vehicle for any of the
following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
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120,000 Miles (195,000 km) or
90 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before
120,000 miles (195 000 km).
❏ Inspect the CV joints.
❏ Inspect exhaust system.
❏ Change the automatic transmission fluid
and filter(s).
Odometer Reading Date
Repair Order #Dealer Code
Signature, Authorized Service Center
128,000 Miles (208,000 km) or 96 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before
128,000 miles (208 000 km).
❏ Replace the spark plugs (2.4L Engine).
❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
❏ Replace the air conditioning filter.
❏ Inspect the brake linings, replace if necessary.
❏ Adjust parking brake on all vehicles equipped with four wheel disc brakes.
❏ Inspect the front suspension, tie rod ends and boot seals for cracks or leaks and all parts for
damage, wear, improper looseness or end play; replace if necessary.
Odometer Reading Date
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Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)......... 279
Automatic Transaxle .................... 12,294
Adding Fluid ....................... 457
Selection Of Lubricant ................. 457
Automatic Transmission ................297,435
Adding Fluid .................... 437,438
Fluid and Filter Changes ............... 438
Fluid Level Check ................. 437,438
Fluid Type ......................... 436
Gear Ranges ..................... 300,308
Special Additives ..................... 436
Autostick ............................. 315
B-Pillar Location ........................ 337
Battery ............................... 419
Jump Starting ........................ 30
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ..... 26
Location ........................... 419
Belts, Seat .............................. 87 Body Mechanism Lubrication
............... 423
Brake Assist System ...................... 327
Brake System ........................... 433
Anti-Lock (ABS) ..................... 324
Fluid Check ..................... 433,457
Master Cylinder ..................... 433
Parking ........................... 322
Warning Light ....................... 197
Brake, Parking .......................... 322
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 299
Brakes ............................... 433
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 84
Bulb Replacement ..................... 449,450
Bulbs, Light .......................... 89,449
Calibration, Compass ..................... 215
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ......... 20
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 455
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Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap).......... 430
Cooling System ......................... 428
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ............. 429
Coolant Capacity ..................... 455
Coolant Level .................... 428,431
Disposal of Used Coolant ............... 431
Drain, Flush, and Refill ................ 428
Inspection .......................... 431
Points to Remember .................. 432
Pressure Cap ........................ 430
Radiator Cap ....................... 430
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ....429,455,456
Corrosion Protection ..................... 438
Crankcase Ventilation Module ............... 20
Cruise Light ........................... 201
Cupholders ...................... 147,180,444
Customer Assistance ..................... 477
Customer Programmable Features ............ 219Data Recorder, Event
...................... 71
Daytime Running Lights ................... 153
Dealer Service .......................... 414
Deck Lid, Power Release ................... 38
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 186
Defroster, Windshield ................87,277,283
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ...............30,157
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 411
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 152
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission .............437,438
Oil (Engine) ........................ 415
Power Steering ...................... 321
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 404
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............. 431
Engine Oil ......................... 418
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 32
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 164
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INDEX 489

Oil Selection..................... 416,455
Oil Synthetic ........................ 418
Overheating ........................ 386
Starting ........................... 294
Temperature Gauge ................... 194
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... 417
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 68
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 20
Ethanol ............................... 361
Event Data Recorder ...................... 71
Exhaust Gas Caution ................... 86,364
Exhaust System ....................... 86,425
Extender, Seat Belt ........................ 57
Exterior Lights .......................... 89
Fabric Care ............................ 442
Filler Location Fuel .................... 194,368Filters
Air Cleaner ......................... 419
Air Conditioning .................. 286,422
Automatic Transmission ................ 438
Engine Oil ....................... 418,456
Engine Oil Disposal ................... 418
Flash-To-Pass ........................... 153
Flashers .............................. 386
Hazard Warning ..................... 386
Turn Signal ....................... 89,453
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ...................... 368
Engine Oil ......................... 367
Fuel Requirements ................. 365,366
Maintenance ........................ 368
Replacement Parts .................... 368
Starting ........................... 367
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 295
Floor Console .......................... 182
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Fluid Capacities......................... 455
Fluid Leaks ............................. 89
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission .............437,438
Brake .......................... 433,457
Cooling System ...................... 428
Engine Oil ......................... 415
Power Steering ................... 321,457
Fluids ................................ 456
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 456
Fog Light Service ........................ 452
Fog Lights ....................... 153,202,452
Folding Rear Seat ..................... 146,147
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 402
Fuel ................................. 360
Adding ........................... 368
Additives .......................... 363
Clean Air .......................... 361
Ethanol ........................... 361 Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
...............194,368
Filler Door (Gas Cap) .................. 194
Gasoline ........................... 360
Gauge ............................ 194
Light ............................. 195
Materials Added ..................... 363
Methanol .......................... 361
Octane Rating .................... 360,456
Requirements .................... 360,455
Tank Capacity ....................... 455
Fuel System Caution ..................... 370
Fuel, Flexible ........................... 365
Fueling ............................... 368
Fuses ................................ 444
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ........... 164
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ............368,371,411
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 361
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 361
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Quality Grading..................... 483
Radial ............................ 344
Replacement ........................ 349
Rotation ........................... 351
Safety .......................... 332,341
Sizes ............................. 333
Snow Tires ......................... 351
Spare Tire .......................... 388
Spinning ........................... 347
Tread Wear Indicators ................. 348
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 377
Towing ............................... 373
24-Hour Towing Assistance ............. 114
Disabled Vehicle ..................... 404
Guide ............................. 376
Recreational ........................ 383
Weight ............................ 376
Towing Assistance ....................... 114
Traction .............................. 317 Trailer Towing
.......................... 373
Cooling System Tips .................. 383
Hitches ............................ 375
Minimum Requirements ................ 378
Trailer and Tongue Weight .............. 377
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 376
Trailer Weight .......................... 376
Transaxle Automatic ....................... 12,294
Autostick .......................... 315
Selection of Lubricant ................. 457
Transmission Automatic ....................... 297,435
Filter ............................. 438
Maintenance ........................ 435
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 26
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 25
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