automatic transmission CHRYSLER 200 2013 1.G Owner's Guide

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
off-road conditions.8
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 477

Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000
90,000
100,000
110,000
120,000
130,000
140,000
150,000
Or Years: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Or Kilometers:
32,000
48,000
64,000
80,000
96,000
112,000
128,000
144,000
160,000
176,000
192,000
208,000
224,000
240,000
Change automatic transmission
fluid and filter if using your
vehicle for any of the following:
police, taxi, fleet, or frequent
trailer towing. X
Change automatic transmission
fluid and filter. X
Inspect and replace PCV valve if
necessary. X
** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only,
yearly intervals do not apply.8
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S480 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

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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Pressure Cap......................... .445
Radiator Cap ......................... .445
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .............443
Corrosion Protection ...................... .454
Crankcase Ventilation Module .................21
Cruise Light ............................ .217
Cupholders ............................ .162
Customer Assistance ...................... .485
Customer Programmable Features .............237
Data Recorder, Event .......................74
Daytime Running Lights ....................169
Dealer Service ........................... .428
Deck Lid, Power Release .....................40
Defroster, Rear Window .....................204
Defroster, Windshield .......................99
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................173
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................425
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...................168 Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission ..................451
Oil (Engine) .......................... .429
Disabled Vehicle Towing ....................417
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................446
Door Locks ..............................32
Door Locks, Automatic ......................34
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .321
E-85 Fuel .............................. .373
Electrical Power Outlets .....................193
Electric Rear Window Defrost .................204
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................109
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........177
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............332
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......226
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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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Service Manuals......................... .490
Settings, Personal ........................ .237
Setting the Clock ......................... .240
Shift Lever Override ...................... .416
Shoulder Belts ............................46
Side Airbag ..............................69
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) ............289
Signals, Turn ........................... .101
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................358
Snow Tires ............................. .351
Spare Tire .............................. .352
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................177
Speedometer .............................211
Starting ............................... .296
Automatic Transmission ..................296
Cold Weather ......................... .298
Engine Fails to Start .....................298
Starting and Operating .....................296
Starting Procedures ....................... .296Steering
Power .............................. .323
Tilt Column .......................... .176
Wheel, Tilt ........................... .176
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............274
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .274
Storage ............................... .465
Storage, Vehicle .......................... .288
Stuck, Freeing ........................... .414
Sun Roof .............................. .190
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ..........60
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... .431
Tachometer ............................. .214
Taillights .............................. .469
Telescoping Steering Column .................176
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........281
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant ............210
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ..................19
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Towing Assistance........................ .126
Traction ............................... .320
Trailer Towing .......................... .381
Cooling System Tips .....................392
Hitches ............................. .384
Minimum Requirements ..................387
Tips................................ .390
Trailer and Tongue Weight .................386
Trailer Towing Guide ...................... .385
Trailer Weight ........................... .385
Transaxle Automatic .............................12
Autostick ............................ .318
Transmission ........................... .450
Automatic ........................... .301
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .27
Transporting Pets ..........................96
Tread Wear Indicators ..................... .355
Trip Computer .......................... .224Trip Odometer
.......................... .214
Trip Odometer Reset Button ..................217
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid) .......................40
Trunk Release, Emergency ....................42
Trunk Release Remote Control .................40
Turn Signals ............................ .167
UCI Connector .......................... .267
Uconnect® (Hands-Free Phone) ...............111
Understanding Your Instrument Panel ...........208
Uniform Tire Quality Grades .................491
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . .267
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... .369
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt ................51
Upholstery Care ......................... .457
Vanity Mirrors ...........................111
Variance, Compass ....................... .233
Vehicle Certification Label ...................380
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