check engine light CHRYSLER 200 2013 1.G User Guide

5. After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut torque with atorque wrench to ensure that all lug nuts are properly
seated against the wheel.
JUMP-STARTING
If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump-
started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in
another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster
pack. Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly
so please follow the procedures in this section carefully.
NOTE: When using a portable battery booster pack
follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions and
precautions.
CAUTION!
Do not use a portable battery booster pack or any
other booster source with a system voltage greater
than 12 Volts or damage to the battery, starter motor,
alternator or electrical system may occur.
WARNING!
Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is frozen.
It could rupture or explode and cause personal injury.
Preparations For Jump-Start
The battery in your vehicle is located between the left
front headlight assembly and the left front wheel splash
shield. To allow jump-starting there are remote battery
posts located on the left side of the engine compartment.
410 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

the gas cap is properly tightened. Press the trip odometer
“Reset” button to turn off the message. If the problem
persists, the message will appear the next time the
vehicle is started. This might indicate a damaged cap. If
the problem is detected twice in a row, the system will
turn on the “Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL).” Resolv-
ing the problem will turn the MIL light off.
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass
an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.For states that require an Inspection and Mainte-
nance (I/M), this check verifies the “Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not
on when the engine is running, and that the OBD II
system is ready for testing. Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II
system may
notbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace-
ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not
ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
Your vehicle has a simple ignition key-actuated test,
which you can use prior to going to the test station. To
check if your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must
do the following:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, but do not crank or start the engine.
2. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start this test over.
3. As soon as you turn the ignition switch to the ON position, you will see the MIL symbol come on as part
of a normal bulb check.
426 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
•Check engine oil level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
• Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual
wear or damage
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission 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 irregu-
lar wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator
system turns on.
• Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required.
• Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped
with dipstick.
• 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
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 477

Automatic Transmission....................301
Adding Fluid ......................... .451
Fluid and Filter Changes ..................453
Fluid Level Check ...................... .451
Fluid Type ........................... .450
Gear Ranges .......................... .304
Special Additives ...................... .451
Autostick .............................. .318
Auto Unlock, Doors ........................34
Auto Up Power Windows ....................38
Battery ................................ .433
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........27
Location ............................. .433
Belts, Seat ...............................99
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................438
B-Pillar Location ......................... .343
Brake Assist System ...................... .331
Brake, Parking .......................... .324Brake System
........................... .448
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... .327
Fluid Check .......................... .449
Master Cylinder ....................... .449
Parking ............................. .324
Warning Light ........................ .213
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................303
Bulb Replacement ........................ .465
Bulbs, Light ............................ .101
Calibration, Compass ..................... .233
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........21
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .471
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................ .377
Oil (Engine) .......................... .423
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................445
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...................98
Car Washes ............................ .454
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INDEX 497

Cellular Phone...........................111
Certification Label ........................ .380
Chains, Tire ............................ .358
Changing A Flat Tire ...................... .398
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .337
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .426
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............97
Checks, Safety ............................97
Child Restraint ............................75
Child Safety Locks .........................35
Cigar Lighter ........................... .197
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .369
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .456
Climate Control ......................... .276
Clock ................................. .240
Cold Weather Operation ....................298
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............275
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .352Compass
.............................. .224
Compass Calibration ...................... .233
Compass Variance ........................ .233
Computer, Trip/Travel ......................21
Connector UCI................................ .267
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ..........267
Console ............................... .162
Console, Floor .......................... .162
Contract, Service ......................... .488
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........445
Cooling System .......................... .442
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............444
Coolant Capacity ...................... .471
Coolant Level ......................... .443
Disposal of Used Coolant .................446
Drain, Flush, and Refill ...................443
Inspection ........................... .446
Points to Remember .....................447
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Emergency, In Case ofJacking .............................. .398
Jump Starting ......................... .410
Towing ............................. .417
Emergency Trunk Release ....................42
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........426
Engine ................................ .423
Air Cleaner .......................... .433
Block Heater ......................... .300
Break-In Recommendations .................96
Checking Oil Level ..................... .429
Compartment ......................... .424
Compartment Identification ................424
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................443
Cooling ............................. .442
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................98
Fails to Start .......................... .298
Flooded, Starting ...................... .298
Fuel Requirements ..................... .369Jump Starting
......................... .410
Oil................................. .429
Oil Change Interval ..................... .216
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .423
Oil Selection .......................... .430
Oil Synthetic ......................... .431
Overheating .......................... .396
Starting ............................. .296
Temperature Gauge ..................... .210
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... .431
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ...................431
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............71
Entry System, Illuminated ....................21
Ethanol ............................... .370
Event Data Recorder ........................74
Exhaust Gas Caution ........................98
Exhaust System ...........................98
Exterior Lights .......................... .101
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Fabric Care............................. .457
Filler Location Fuel ....................... .210
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .433
Air Conditioning ...................... .289
Engine Oil ........................... .432
Engine Oil Disposal .....................432
Flashers ............................... .396
Hazard Warning ....................... .396
Turn Signal .......................... .101
Flash-To-Pass ........................... .168
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ........................ .376
Engine Oil ........................... .376
Fuel Requirements ..................... .373
Maintenance .......................... .377
Replacement Parts ...................... .377
Starting ............................. .376
Flooded Engine Starting ....................298 Fluid Capacities
......................... .471
Fluid Leaks ............................ .101
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ..................451
Brake ............................... .449
Cooling System ........................ .443
Engine Oil ........................... .429
Power Steering ........................ .474
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ...........473
Fog Lights ............................. .168
Fog Light Service ........................ .469
Folding Rear Seat ........................ .161
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................414
Fuel .................................. .369
Adding ............................. .377
Additives ............................ .371
Clean Air ............................ .369
Ethanol ............................. .370
Filler

Cap (Gas Cap) .....................210
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Engine Temperature Warning...............212
Exterior ............................. .101
Fog ................................ .168
Headlights ........................... .166
Headlights On With Wipers ................176
Headlight Switch ...................... .166
High Beam Indicator .....................224
Illuminated Entry ........................21
Instrument Cluster ..................... .166
Interior ............................. .170
License ............................. .471
Lights On Reminder .....................167
Low Fuel .............................211
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........222
Map Reading ......................... .170
Oil Pressure .......................... .212
Passing ............................. .168
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .212Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)
................19
Service .............................. .466
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ...............219
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............220
Traction Control ....................... .334
Turn Signal .......................... .101
Voltage ...............................211
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ......210
Loading Vehicle ......................... .380
Capacities ........................... .381
Tires ............................... .343
Locks ..................................32
Automatic Door .........................34
Auto Unlock ...........................34
Child Protection .........................35
Door .................................32
Power Door ............................33
Low Tire Pressure System ...................360
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Lubrication, Body........................ .438
Lumbar Support ......................... .156
Maintenance Free Battery ....................433
Maintenance Procedures ....................428
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .476
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .......222
Manual, Service ......................... .490
Map/Reading Lights ...................... .170
Master Cylinder (Brakes) ....................449
Methanol .............................. .370
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... .224
Mirrors ............................... .107
Automatic Dimming .....................107
Electric Powered ....................... .109
Heated ...............................110
Outside ..............................110
Rearview ............................ .107
Vanity ...............................111 Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle
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Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................360
Mopar Parts ............................ .427
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .370
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................96
Occupant Restraints ........................67
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ..................42
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ................369
Odometer .............................. .214
Trip ................................ .214
Oil Change Indicator ...................... .216
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..................216
Oil, Engine ............................. .429
Capacity ............................ .471
Change Interval ....................... .216
Checking ............................ .429
Dipstick ............................. .429
506 INDEX