cooling CHRYSLER 200 2014 1.G User Guide

Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
maintenance intervals.
NOTE:Some vehicles require special tools to add coolant
properly. Failure to fill these systems properly could lead
to severe internal engine damage. If any coolant is
needed to be added to the system please contact your
local authorized dealer.
Selection Of Coolant
Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts” in
“Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information.
CAUTION!
• Mixing of engine coolant (antifreeze) other than
specified Organic Additive Technology (OAT) en-
gine coolant (antifreeze), may result in engine
damage and may decrease corrosion protection.
Organic Additive Technology (OAT) engine cool-
ant is different and should not be mixed with
Hybrid Organic Additive Technology (HOAT) en-
gine coolant (antifreeze) or any “globally compat-
ible” coolant (antifreeze). If a non-OAT engine
coolant (antifreeze) is introduced into the cooling
system in an emergency, the cooling system will
need to be drained, flushed, and refilled with fresh
OAT coolant (conforming to MS-12106), by an
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
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•Use only high purity water such as distilled or deion-
ized water when mixing the water/engine coolant
(antifreeze) solution. The use of lower quality water
will reduce the amount of corrosion protection in the
engine cooling system.
Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main-
tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac-
cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where
the vehicle is operated.
NOTE:
• Some vehicles require special tools to add coolant
properly. Failure to fill these systems properly could
lead to severe internal engine damage. If any coolant is
needed to be added to the system please contact your
local authorized dealer. •
Mixing engine coolant (antifreeze) types is not recom-
mended and can result in cooling system damage. If
HOAT and OAT coolant are mixed in an emergency,
have a authorized dealer drain, flush, and refill with
OAT coolant (conforming to MS-12106) as soon as
possible.
Cooling System Pressure Cap
The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of engine
coolant (antifreeze), and to ensure that engine coolant
(antifreeze) will return to the radiator from the coolant
recovery tank.
The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any
accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces.
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WARNING!
•Do not open hot engine cooling system. Never add
engine coolant (antifreeze) when the engine is
overheated. Do not loosen or remove the cap to cool
an overheated engine. Heat causes pressure to
build up in the cooling system. To prevent scalding
or injury, do not remove the pressure cap while the
system is hot or under pressure.
• Do not use a pressure cap other than the one
specified for your vehicle. Personal injury or en-
gine damage may result.
Disposal Of Used Engine Coolant
Used ethylene glycol-based engine coolant (antifreeze) is
a regulated substance requiring proper disposal. Check
with your local authorities to determine the disposal
rules for your community. To prevent ingestion by ani-
mals or children, do not store ethylene glycol-based engine coolant in open containers or allow it to remain in
puddles on the ground. If ingested by a child or pet, seek
emergency assistance immediately. Clean up any ground
spills immediately.
Coolant Level
Four-Cylinder Engines —
the coolant bottle provides a
quick visual method for determining that the engine
coolant (antifreeze) level is adequate. With the engine
idling and warm to normal operating temperature, the
level of the engine coolant (antifreeze) in the bottle
should be between the “ADD” and “FULL” lines, shown
on the bottle.
Six-Cylinder Engines — the level of the engine coolant
(antifreeze) in the pressurized coolant bottle should be
between the “COLD” and “FULL” range on the bottle
when the engine is cold.
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The radiator normally remains completely full, so there is
no need to remove the radiator cap unless checking for
engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point or replacing cool-
ant. Advise your service attendant of this. As long as the
engine operating temperature is satisfactory, the coolant
bottle need only be checked once a month. When addi-
tional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed to maintain
the proper level, it should be added to the coolant bottle.
Do not overfill.
Points To Remember
NOTE:When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles/
kilometers of operation, you may observe vapor coming
from the front of the engine compartment. This is nor-
mally a result of moisture from rain, snow, or high
humidity accumulating on the radiator and being vapor-
ized when the thermostat opens, allowing hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) to enter the radiator. If an examination of your engine compartment shows no
evidence of radiator or hose leaks, the vehicle may be
safely driven. The vapor will soon dissipate.
•
Do not overfill the coolant expansion bottle.
•
Check the coolant freeze point in the radiator and in the
coolant expansion bottle. If engine coolant (antifreeze)
needs to be added, the contents of the coolant expansion
bottle must also be protected against freezing.
• If frequent engine coolant (antifreeze) additions are
required, the cooling system should be pressure tested
for leaks.
•
Maintain engine coolant (antifreeze) concentration at a
minimum of 50% OAT coolant (conforming to MS-12106)
and distilled water for proper corrosion protection of
your engine which contains aluminum components.
• Make sure that the coolant expansion bottle overflow
hoses are not kinked or obstructed.
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FLUID CAPACITIES
U.S.Metric
Fuel (Approximate)
All Engines — (Except 2.4L PZEV) 16.9 Gallons64 Liters
2.4L PZEV (Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle) 18.5 Gallons70 Liters
Engine Oil With Filter
2.4L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 4.5 Quarts4.26 Liters
3.6L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 6 Quarts5.6 Liters
Cooling System*
2.4L Engine (MOPAR® Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10
Year/150,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) 7.7 Quarts
7.3 Liters
3.6L Engine (MOPAR® Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10
Year/150,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) 11.6 Quarts
11 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
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•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of irregular wear,
even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns
on.
• Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission
(four-speed only) and fill 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.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil
Change Indicator System:
•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.
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Cellular Phone...........................110
Certification Label ........................ .375
Chains, Tire ............................ .353
Changing A Flat Tire ...................... .395
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .333
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .422
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ...............95
Checks, Safety ............................95
Child Restraint ............................73
Child Safety Locks .........................34
Cigar Lighter ........................... .194
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... .364
Cleaning Wheels .............................. .452
Climate Control ......................... .273
Clock ................................. .236
Cold Weather Operation ....................293
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ..............272
Compact Spare Tire ....................... .348Compass
.............................. .222
Compass Calibration ...................... .230
Compass Variance ........................ .230
Computer, Trip/Travel ......................21
Connector UCI................................ .263
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ..........263
Console ............................... .160
Console, Floor .......................... .160
Contract, Service ......................... .487
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) ...........441
Cooling System .......................... .438
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ...............440
Coolant Capacity ...................... .471
Coolant Level ......................... .438
Disposal of Used Coolant .................442
Drain, Flush, and Refill ...................438
Inspection ........................... .442
Points to Remember .....................443
496 INDEX

Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)......224
Emergency, In Case of Jacking .............................. .395
Jump Starting ......................... .407
Towing ............................. .414
Emergency Trunk Release ....................41
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........422
Engine ................................ .419
Air Cleaner .......................... .428
Block Heater ......................... .295
Break-In Recommendations .................94
Checking Oil Level ..................... .425
Compartment ......................... .420
Compartment Identification ................420
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................438
Cooling ............................. .438
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................95
Fails to Start .......................... .293
Flooded, Starting ...................... .293Fuel Requirements
..................... .364
Jump Starting ......................... .407
Oil................................. .425
Oil Change Interval ..................... .214
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .419
Oil Selection .......................... .426
Oil Synthetic ......................... .428
Overheating .......................... .392
Starting ............................. .291
Temperature Gauge ..................... .208
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... .427
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ...................427
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............69
Entry System, Illuminated ....................21
Ethanol ............................... .365
Event Data Recorder ........................72
Exhaust Gas Caution ........................95
Exhaust System ...........................95
498 INDEX

Exterior Lights............................99
Fabric Care ............................. .454
FCC General Information (Remote Keyless Entry) . . .27
FCC General Information (Sentry Key) ...........18
Filler Location Fuel ....................... .208
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .428
Air Conditioning ...................... .285
Engine Oil ........................... .428
Engine Oil Disposal .....................428
Flashers ............................... .392
Hazard Warning ....................... .392
Turn Signal ............................99
Flash-To-Pass ........................... .166
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ........................ .371
Engine Oil ........................... .370
Fuel Requirements ..................... .368Maintenance
.......................... .371
Replacement Parts ...................... .371
Starting ............................. .371
Flooded Engine Starting ....................293
Fluid Capacities ......................... .471
Fluid Leaks ..............................99
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ..................447
Brake ............................... .444
Cooling System ........................ .438
Engine Oil ........................... .425
Power Steering ........................ .319
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ...........472
Fog Lights ............................. .166
Fog Light Service ........................ .468
Folding Rear Seat ........................ .159
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................412
Fuel .................................. .364
Adding ............................. .372
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Chains.............................. .353
Changing ............................ .395
Compact Spare ........................ .348
General Information .....................342
High Speed .......................... .344
Inflation Pressures ...................... .343
Jacking .............................. .395
Life of Tires .......................... .351
Load Capacity ........................ .337
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ............355
Pressure Warning Light ...................218
Quality Grading ....................... .491
Radial .............................. .345
Replacement .......................... .352
Rotation ............................. .354
Safety .............................. .331
Sizes ............................... .333
Snow Tires ........................... .346
Spare Tire ............................ .396Spinning
............................ .350
Trailer Towing ........................ .384
Tread Wear Indicators ....................350
Tire Safety Information .....................331
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight ................381
Towing ............................... .376
24-Hour Towing Assistance ................124
Disabled Vehicle ....................... .414
Guide .............................. .380
Recreational .......................... .389
Weight .............................. .380
Towing Assistance ........................ .124
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome ...........389
Traction ............................... .316
Trailer Towing .......................... .376
Cooling

System Tips .....................389
Hitches ............................. .379
Minimum Requirements ..................382
Tips................................ .387
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