transmission oil CHRYSLER 200 2012 1.G User Guide

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Warning Lights
- Low Fuel Warning Light
- Charging System Light**
- Oil Pressure Warning Light**
- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light**
- Air Bag Warning Light**
- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light
- Engine Temperature Warning Light
- Transmission Temperature Warning Light
- Seat Belt Reminder Light
BRAKE- Brake Warning Light**
- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)**
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light**
(See page 66 for more information.)
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
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ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
• A long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmission andaxle) in your vehicle.
• Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
• While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in. Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be
detrimental and should be avoided.
• The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated climate conditions under
which vehicle operations will occur. For the recommended viscosity and quality grades,
refer to “Maintaining Your Vehicle”.
NOTE:A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles (kilometers)
of operation. This should be considered a normal part of the break-in and not interpreted as an
indication of difficulty.
CAUTION!
Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may result.
TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS LEVER
Headlights/Parking Lights/Automatic Headlights
• Rotate the end of the lever to the first detent for parking lights, the second
detent for headlights
and the third detent for AUTO.
• When set to AUTO, the system automatically turns the headlights on or off based on ambient light levels.
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- Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light
• This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).
• If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, we recommendyou drive to the nearest service center and have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light
• This light informs you of a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system.
• If a problem is detected, the light will come on while the engine is running. Cycle theignition when the vehicle has completely stopped and the shift lever is placed in the
PARK position; the light should turn off.
• If the light remains lit with the engine running, your vehicle will usually be drivable; however, see an authorized service center immediately. If the light is flashing when the
engine is running, immediate service is required and you may experience reduced
performance, an elevated/rough idle or engine stall and your vehicle may require towing.
- Transmission Temperature Warning Light
• This light indicates that there is excessive transmission fluid temperature that might occurwith severe usage such as trailer towing. If this light turns on, stop the vehicle and run the
engine at idle, with the transmission in NEUTRAL, until the light turns off. Once the light
turns off, you may continue to drive normally.
- Air Bag Warning Light
• If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the vehicleserviced by an authorized service center immediately.
Fuel Cap/Loose Gas Cap Message
• If a “gas cap” message (shown as gASCAP) appears, tighten the gas cap until a “clicking”sound is heard.
• Press the odometer reset button to turn the message off.
• If the message continues to appear for more than three days after tightening the gas cap, see your authorized service center.
Oil Change Indicator
Message
• If an “oil change” message (shown as CHANgE OIL) appears and a single chime sounds,it is time for your next required oil change.
Resetting The Light After Servicing
• Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (do not start engine).
• Fully depress the accelerator pedal three times within 10 seconds.
• Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
• In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by takingthe appropriate action.
• On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, shift transmission into NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine idle speed.
NOTE:There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition:
• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
• You can also turn the Temperature Control to maximum heat, the Mode Control to floor and the Fan Control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a supplement to the
radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system.
• If the temperature reading does not return to normal, turn the engine off immediately.
• We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge
reads HOT (H), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner
turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on
HOT (H), and you hear continuous chimes, turn the engine off immediately, and call for
service.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your
radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when
the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
Engine Oil Overheating — 2.4L Gas
• On hot days the engine oil temperature may become too hot during sustainedhigh-speed driving or if towing a trailer up long grades. If this happens, a HOTOIL
message will flash in the odometer and the vehicle speed will be reduced to 48 mph
(77 km/h) maximum until the engine oil temperature is reduced.
NOTE:Although the maximum vehicle speed is reduced to 48 mph (77 km/h), you may
reduce vehicle speed further as needed. Once the engine oil temperature is reduced, you may
continue to drive normally.
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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part Capacities
Engine Coolant 2.4L MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant Five Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT
(Hybrid Organic Additive
Technology) or equivalent. 7.7 Quarts (7.3 Liters)
Includes heater and coolant
recovery bottle filled to
MAX level.
Engine Coolant 3.6L MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant Five Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT
(Hybrid Organic Additive
Technology) or equivalent. 11.6 Quarts (11 Liters)
Includes heater and coolant
recovery bottle filled to
MAX level.
Engine Oil with Filter 2.4L API Certified SAE 5W-20 engine oil, meeting the requirements of
Chrysler Material Standard
MS-6395. Refer to the engine oil
filler cap for correct SAE grade. 4.5 Quarts (4.4 Liters)
Engine Oil with Filter 3.6L API Certified SAE 5W-30 engine oil, meeting Chrysler Material Standard
MS-6395. Refer to your engine oil
filler cap for correct SAE grade. 6 Quarts (5.6 Liters)
Engine Oil Filter 2.4L &
3.6L MOPAR® Engine Oil Filter or
equivalent.
—
Spark Plugs 2.4L except
PZEV ZFR5F-11 (Gap 0.043 in [1.11 mm])
—
Spark Plugs 2.4L with PZEV ZFR5AP (Gap 0.031 in [0.8 mm]) —
Spark Plugs 3.6L RER8ZWYCB4 (Gap 0.043 in
[1.1 mm]) —
Automatic Transmission –
Four-Speed MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic
Transmission Fluid or equivalent
licensed ATF+4® product. —
Automatic Transmission –
Six-Speed (62TE Only) MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic
Transmission Fluid or equivalent
licensed ATF+4® product. —
Brake Master Cylinder MOPAR® DOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used or equivalent. If
DOT 3 is not available, then DOT 4
is acceptable. Use only
recommended brake fluids. —
Power Steering Reservoir MOPAR® Power Steering Fluid + 4 or MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic
Transmission Fluid or equivalent
licensed ATF+4® product. —
Fuel Selection – All Engines
(except 2.4L PZEV) 87 Octane
16.9 Gallons (64 Liters)
(Approximate)
Fuel Selection 2.4L PZEV 87 Octane 18.5 Gallons (70 Liters)
(Approximate)
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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MAINTENANCE CHART
Miles:
8,000 16,000 24,000 32,000 40,000 48,000 56,000 64,000 72,000 80,000 88,000 96,000 104,000
Or Months: 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78
Or Kilometers:
13,000 26,000 39,000 52,000 65,000 78,000 91,000 104,000 117,000 130,000 143,000 156,000 169,000
Change the engine oil and filter. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even
if it occurs before scheduled maintenance. XXXXXXXXXXXXX
If using your vehicle for any of the following: dusty or off-
road conditions. Inspect the engine air cleaner filter; replace
if necessary. XXX
Inspect the brake linings; replace if necessary. XXXXXX
Replace the air conditioning filter. XXXXXX
Inspect the CV joints. XXXX
Inspect the exhaust system. X XXXX
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. XXXXXX
Replace the engine air cleaner filter. X X X
Replace the spark plugs (2.4L Engines) X X X
Replace the spark plugs (2.4L PZEV Engines Only) X
Replace the spark plugs (3.6L Engines) X
Adjust parking brake on all vehicles equipped with four wheel
disc brakes. XXX
Change the automatic transmission fluid & filter if using your
vehicle for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent
trailer towing. X
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60 months or
104,000 miles (169,000 km) whichever comes first. X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 104,000 miles
(169,000 km) or 60 months whichever comes first. X• Refer to the Owner's Manual on the DVD for the complete maintenance schedule.
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Air Conditioning..............22
Airbag ...................10
Alarm, Panic ................8
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) . . . 9
Audio Settings .......26,27,28,30,33,42
Automatic Headlights ...........17
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . . 21 Air Recirculation ............22
Automatic Operation ..........21
Rear Temperature Control ........21
Automatic Transmission Fluid Type ...............85
Axle Fluid .................85
Belts, Seat .................9
Brake Fluid ................85
Brake System Master Cylinder .............85
Break-In Recommendations,
New Vehicle ................17
Bulb Replacement .............92
Bulbs,Light ................92
Calibration, Compass ...........58
Change Oil Indicator ...........69
Changing A Flat Tire ............71
Child Restraint ...............11
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .......11
Climate Control ..............21
Clock Setting ........... 26,28,31,39
Compass Calibration ...........58
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ............85
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ......19
Cruise Light ................19
Customer Assistance ...........93
Defects, Reporting ............94
Dimmer Control ..............18
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .........18
Disarming, Theft System ..........9
E-85Fuel .................86
Electronic Speed Control
(Cruise Control) ..............19
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .....66Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) .................
58,59
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System ......24
Emergency, In Case of Jacking .................71
Jump Starting ..............76
Engine Break-In Recommendations .......17
Compartment ..............83
Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........85
Jump Starting ..............76
Oil ...................85
Oil Filter ................85
Oil Selection ..............85
Overheating ..............70
Event Data Recorder ............81
Flash-To-Pass ...............18
Flexible

Fuel Vehicles ...........86
Fluid Capacities ..............85
Fluid, Brake ................85
Fluids ...................85
Fog Lights ................ 17,18
Folding Rear Seat .............14
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..........80
Front Heated Seats ............15
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ..........69
Gasoline ................85
Specifications ..............85
Fuses ...................89
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ....60
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) .........69
Headlights Automatic ................17
Dimmer Switch .............18
HighBeam ...............18
Heated Mirrors ............. 21,22
Heated Seats ................15
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer)
Switch ...................18
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener)
Transmitter ................60
Hood Release ...............82
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Instrument ClusterIndicators .................7
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights .....66
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) .....89
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ....19
Introduction .................2
iPod®/USB/MP3 Control .........52
Bluetooth Streaming Audio .......58
Jack Location ...............71
Jack Operation ............. 71,72
Jacking Instructions ............72
Jump Starting ...............76
KeyFob...................8
Key Fob Programmable Features .....59
Lane Change Assist ............18
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren) .................11
LightBulbs ................92
Lights Airbag .................69
Anti-Lock ................69
Brake Warning .............68
Charging System ............68
Electronic Throttle Control Warning . . 69
Engine Temperature Warning ......67
Malfunction Indicator
(Check Engine) .............68
Oil Pressure ...............68
Transmission Warning ..........69
TurnSignal ...............18
Maintenance Record ...........88
Maintenance Schedule ...........87
Media Center Radio ..........26,28
Mirrors Heated ................ 21,22
MOPAR® Accessories ...........95
Navigation ............... 36,46
New Vehicle Break-In Period ........17
Oil Change Indicator ...........69 Oil, Engine
Capacity ................85
Outlet Power ..................63
Overheating, Engine ...........70
Panic Alarm .................8
Phone (Pairing) ..............54
Phone (Uconnect) .............53
Placard, Tire and Loading Information . . . 91
Power Glass Sunroof ..............22
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . . . 63
Seats ..................13
Steering .................85
Preparation for Jacking ...........71
Programmable Electronic Features .....59
Radio Operation ............ 30,39
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ........19
Rear Seat, Folding .............14
Recreational Towing ............65
Remote Starting System ..........8
Replacement Bulbs ............92
R

eporting Safety Defects .........94
Restraints, Child ..............11
Seat Belts ..................9
Seats ....................13
Adjustment ...............13
Heated .................15
Power ..................13
Rear Folding ..............14
Seek Button ............... 27,29
Setting the Clock .........26,28,31,39
Shift Lever Override ............78
Short Message Service (SMS) .......57
Signals, Turn ................18
SIRIUSTravelLink .............51
SpareTire .................71
Spark Plugs ................85
Speed Control Accel/Decel ..............20
Cancel .................20
Resume .................20
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ......19
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