engine coolant CHRYSLER 200 2014 1.G Owner's Manual

•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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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
Flush and replace the engine
coolant at 10 years or 150,000
miles (240,000 km) whichever
comes first. XX
Change automatic transmission
fluid and filter if using your ve-
hicle for any of the following: po-
lice, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer
towing. X
Change automatic transmission
fluid and filter. X
Inspect and replace PCV valve if
necessary. X
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S480 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

About Your Brakes....................... .320
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ................322
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ............440
Adding Fuel ............................ .372
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... .434
Additives, Fuel .......................... .366
Airbag ..................................59
Airbag Deployment ........................69
Airbag Light .............................66
Airbag Maintenance ........................71
Airbag, Side ..............................62
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ................63
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .428
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................430
Air Conditioning ......................... .273
Air Conditioning Controls ...................273
Air Conditioning Filter .....................285
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ..............286
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................430Air Conditioning System
....................273
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .343
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ...............217
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............7
Antenna, Satellite Radio .....................260
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..................439
Disposal ............................. .442
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................322
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................322
Appearance Care ........................ .450
Ashtray ............................... .194
Assistance Towing ........................ .124
Auto Down Power Windows ..................37
Automatic Dimming Mirror ..................106
Automatic Door Locks ......................33
Automatic Oil Change Indicator ...............214
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........277
Automatic Transaxle ........................12
Automatic Transmission ....................295
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Adding Fluid......................... .447
Fluid and Filter Changes ..................450
Fluid Level Check ...................... .447
Fluid Type ........................... .446
Gear Ranges .......................... .299
Special Additives ...................... .447
Autostick .............................. .314
Auto Unlock, Doors ........................33
Auto Up Power Windows ....................38
Battery ................................ .429
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........26
Location ............................. .429
Belts, Seat ...............................96
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................433
B-Pillar Location ......................... .337
Brake Assist System ...................... .326
Brake, Parking .......................... .320
Brake System ........................... .444Anti-Lock (ABS)
....................... .322
Fluid Check .......................... .444
Master Cylinder ....................... .444
Parking ............................. .320
Warning Light .........................211
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................298
Bulb Replacement ........................ .463
Bulbs, Light ..............................99
Calibration, Compass ..................... .230
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........21
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .471
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................ .372
Oil (Engine) .......................... .419
Power Steering ........................ .319
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................441
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...................95
Car Washes ............................ .451
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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
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Pressure Cap......................... .441
Radiator Cap ......................... .441
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .............439
Corrosion Protection ...................... .450
Crankcase Ventilation Module .................21
Cruise Light ............................ .215
Cupholders ............................ .160
Customer Assistance ...................... .485
Customer Programmable Features .............233
Data Recorder, Event .......................72
Daytime Running Lights ....................167
Dealer Service ........................... .423
Deck Lid, Power Release .....................40
Defroster, Rear Window .....................200
Defroster, Windshield .......................97
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................170
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................421
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...................165 Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission ..................447
Oil (Engine) .......................... .425
Power Steering ........................ .319
Disabled Vehicle Towing ....................414
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................442
Door Locks ..............................31
Door Locks, Automatic ......................33
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .317
E-85 Fuel .............................. .368
Electrical Power Outlets .....................190
Electric Rear Window Defrost .................200
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................107
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........174
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............327
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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
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Side Window Demisters (Defrosters)............284
Signals, Turn .............................99
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ...................353
Snow Tires ............................. .346
Spare Tire .............................. .348
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ................174
Speedometer ............................ .208
Starting ............................... .291
Automatic Transmission ..................291
Cold Weather ......................... .293
Engine Fails to Start .....................293
Starting and Operating .....................291
Starting Procedures ....................... .291
Steering Power .............................. .319
Tilt Column .......................... .173
Wheel, Tilt ........................... .173
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ...............270
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .270 Storage
............................... .463
Storage, Vehicle .......................... .284
Stuck, Freeing ........................... .412
Sun Roof .............................. .187
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ..........59
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... .428
Tachometer ............................. .212
Taillights .............................. .468
Telescoping Steering Column .................173
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ..........277
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant ............208
Tilt Steering Column ...................... .173
Time Delay, Headlight ..................... .164
Tire and Loading Information Placard ...........337
Tire Markings ........................... .331
Tires...................................99 Aging (Life of Tires) .....................351
Air Pressure .......................... .342
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