engine oil CHRYSLER 200 2014 1.G User Guide

▫Run Flat Tires — If Equipped .............347
▫ Spare Tires — If Equipped ...............348
▫ Tire Spinning ....................... .350
▫ Tread Wear Indicators ..................350
▫ Life Of Tire ........................ .351
▫ Replacement Tires .....................352
 TIRE CHAINS (TRACTION DEVICES) .......353
 TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS .....354
 TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM (TPMS) . .355
▫ Base System ........................ .357
▫ Premium System — If Equipped ...........360
▫ General Information ...................363
 FUEL REQUIREMENTS ..................364 ▫
Reformulated Gasoline .................364
▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ..............365
▫ E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles .......365
▫ MMT In Gasoline .....................366
▫ Materials Added To Fuel ................366
▫ Fuel System Cautions ...................366
▫ Carbon Monoxide Warnings .............367
 FLEXIBLE FUEL (3.6L ENGINE ONLY) —
IF EQUIPPED ........................ .368
▫ E-85 General Information ...............368
▫ Ethanol Fuel (E-85) ....................369
▫ Fuel Requirements ....................369
▫ Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel
Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles .......370
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CAUTION!
•Always check the depth of the standing water
before driving through it. Never drive through
standing water that is deeper than the bottom of
the tire rims mounted on the vehicle.
• Determine the condition of the road or the path
that is under water and if there are any obstacles in
the way before driving through the standing water.
• Do not exceed 5 mph (8 km/h) when driving
through standing water. This will minimize wave
effects.
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CAUTION! (Continued)
•Driving through standing water may cause damage
to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Always
inspect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., engine oil, trans-
mission, axle, etc.) for signs of contamination (i.e.,
fluid that is milky or foamy in appearance) after
driving through standing water. Do not continue to
operate the vehicle if any fluid appears contami-
nated, as this may result in further damage. Such
damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
• Getting water inside your vehicle’s engine can
cause it to lock up and stall out, and cause serious
internal damage to the engine. Such damage is not
covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy-
genates such as Ethanol. Fuels blended with oxygenates
may be used in your vehicle.
CAUTION!
DO NOT use gasoline containing Methanol or gaso-
line containing more than 10% Ethanol. Use of these
blends may result in starting and drivability prob-
lems, damage critical fuel system components, cause
emissions to exceed the applicable standard, and/or
cause the “Malfunction Indicator Light” to illumi-
nate. Pump labels should clearly communicate if a
fuel contains greater than 10% Ethanol.
Problems that result from using gasoline containing
Methanol or gasoline containing more than 10% Ethanol
are not the responsibility of the manufacturer and may
not be covered under New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFV) are compatible with gasoline
containing 10% ethanol (E10). Gasoline with higher ethanol
content may void the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
If a Non-FFV vehicle is inadvertently fueled with E-85
fuel, the engine will have some or all of these symptoms:
• Operate in a lean mode.
• OBD II “Malfunction Indicator Light” on.
• Poor engine performance.
• Poor cold start and cold drivability.
• Increased risk for fuel system component corrosion.
To fix a Non-FFV vehicle inadvertently fueled once with
E-85 perform the following:
• Drain the fuel tank (see your authorized dealer).
• Change the engine oil and oil filter.
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For best results, a refueling pattern that avoids alternat-
ing between E-85 and unleaded gasoline is recom-
mended.
When you do switch fuel types it is recommended that:
•You do not add less than 5 gallons (19 Liters) when
refueling.
• You drive the vehicle immediately after refueling for at
least 5 miles (8 km).
Observing these precautions will avoid possible hard
starting and/or significant deterioration in driveability
during warm up.
NOTE:
• Use seasonally adjusted E-85 fuel (ASTM D5798). With
non-seasonally adjusted E-85 fuel, you may experience
hard starting and rough idle following start up even if
the above recommendations are followed, especially
when the ambient temperature is below 32°F (0°C). •
Some additives used in regular gasoline are not fully
compatible with E-85 and may form deposits in your
engine. To eliminate driveability issues that may be
caused by these deposits, a supplemental gasoline
additive, such as MOPAR® Injector Cleanup or
Techron may be used.
Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles
(E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles
FFV vehicles operated on E-85 require specially formu-
lated engine oils. These special requirements are included
in MOPAR® engine oils, and in equivalent oils meeting
Chrysler Specification MS-6395. The manufacturer only
recommends engine oils that are API Certified and meet
the requirements of Material Standard MS-6395. MS-6395
contains additional requirements, developed during ex-
tensive fleet testing, to provide additional protection to
Chrysler Group LLC engines. Use MOPAR® or an
equivalent oil meeting the specification MS-6395.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ...........392
 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ............392
▫ Engine Oil Overheating (2.4L Engine Only) —
If Equipped ......................... .393
 WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS ..................... .394
▫ Torque Specifications ..................394
 JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING ..........395
▫ Jack Location ....................... .396
▫ Spare Tire Stowage ....................396 ▫
Preparations For Jacking ................397
▫ Jacking Instructions ...................398
▫ Road Tire Installation ...................405
 JUMP-STARTING ..................... .407
▫ Preparations For Jump-Start ..............408
▫ Jump-Starting Procedure ................410
 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE .............412
 SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE ................413
 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ...........414
▫ Without The Ignition Key ................416
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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 blower 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.
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 Engine Only) — If
Equipped
During sustained high-speed driving or trailer tow up
long grades on a hot day, the engine oil temperature may
become too hot. If this happens, the “HOTOIL” message
flashes in the odometer and the vehicle speed will be
reduced to 48 mph (77 km/h) until the engine oil
temperature is reduced.
NOTE: The vehicle speed is reduced to a maximum of
48 mph (77 km/h). You may of course, reduce your
vehicle speed further if needed.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L ..........419
 ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L ..........420
 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II . .421
▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ............421
 EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS ......................... .422
 REPLACEMENT PARTS ..................423
 DEALER SERVICE ..................... .423
 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES ...........424
▫ Engine Oil ......................... .425▫
Engine Oil Filter ..................... .428
▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ................428
▫ Maintenance-Free Battery ...............429
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance .............430
▫ A/C Air Filter — If Equipped ............432
▫ Body Lubrication .....................433
▫ Windshield Wiper Blades ...............434
▫ Adding Washer Fluid ..................434
▫ Exhaust System ..................... .435
▫ Cooling System ..................... .438
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L
1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir5 — Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 9 — Coolant Pressure Cap
2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 6 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses) 10 — Engine Oil Dipstick
3 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick 7 — Air Cleaner Filter 11 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 8 — Engine Oil Fill
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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 inter-
vals. Do not use chemical flushes in these compo-
nents as the chemicals can damage your engine,
transmission, power steering or air conditioning.
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 a fully 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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