oil dipstick CHRYSLER 200 2012 1.G Owners Manual

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L
1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir7 — Air Cleaner Filter
2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 8 — Engine Oil Fill
3 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick 9 — Coolant Pressure Cap
4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 10 — Engine Oil Dipstick
5 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 11 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
6 — Integrated Power Module (Fuses)
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 409

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L
1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir5 — Air Cleaner Filter
2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 6 — Engine Oil Dipstick
3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 7 — Engine Oil Fill
4 — Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 8 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
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CAUTION! (Continued)
•Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids
that protect the performance and durability of
your vehicle and also allow extended maintenance
intervals. Do not use chemical flushes in these
components as the chemicals can damage your
engine, transmission, power steering or air condi-
tioning. Such damage is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty. If a flush is needed
because of component malfunction, use only the
specified fluid for the flushing procedure.
Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must
be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at
regular intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time to
check the engine oil level is about five minutes after afully warmed engine is shut off. Do not check oil level
before starting the engine after it has sat overnight.
Checking engine oil level when the engine is cold will
give you an incorrect reading.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground and
only when the engine is hot, will improve the accuracy of
the oil level readings. Maintain the oil level between the
range markings on the dipstick. Either the range mark-
ings consist of a crosshatch zone marked SAFE or a
crosshatch zone marked with MIN at the low end of the
range and MAX at the high end of the range. Adding one
quart of oil when the reading is at the low end of the
range marking will raise the oil level to the high end of
the range marking.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 415

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

Occupant Restraints..................... 64,68
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) .........40,61,62,64,67
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............. 360
Odometer ............................. 198
Trip ........................... 198,201
Oil Change Indicator .................. 200,212
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..............200,212
Oil Filter, Change ........................ 418
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... 418
Oil Pressure Light ....................... 196
Oil, Engine ......................... 415,456
Capacity ........................... 455
Change Interval ................ 200,212,416
Checking .......................... 415
Dipstick ........................... 415
Disposal ........................... 418
Filter .......................... 418,456
Filter Disposal ....................... 418
Identification Logo ................... 416 Materials Added to
................... 418
Recommendation .................. 416,455
Synthetic .......................... 418
Viscosity ........................ 417,455
Onboard Diagnostic System .............. 411,412
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®) ........... 164
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 4
Overheating, Engine ...................... 386
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,481
Paint Care ............................. 438
Panic Alarm ............................ 25
Parking Brake .......................... 322
Passing Light ........................... 153
Personal Settings ........................ 219
Pets .................................. 84
Phone, Cellular ......................... 100
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnectâ„¢) ............. 100
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 337
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INDEX 497