maintenance schedule CHRYSLER 200 2015 2.G User Guide

•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.
• Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is
equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the
condenser clean.
• Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter
operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install
ONLY the correct type thermostat. Other designs may
result in unsatisfactory engine coolant (antifreeze)
performance, poor gas mileage, and increased emis-
sions.
Brake System
In order to assure brake system performance, all brake
system components should be inspected periodically.
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
maintenance intervals.
WARNING!
Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and
possibly a collision. Driving with your foot resting or
riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally
high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear, and
possible brake damage. You would not have your full
braking capacity in an emergency.
Brake Master Cylinder
The fluid in the master cylinder should be checked when
performing under hood services or immediately if the
“Brake Warning Light” is illuminated.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
CONTENTS
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .............658▫Maintenance Chart ....................660
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Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change
indicator system. The oil change indicator system will
remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change
indicator message will illuminate. This means that ser-
vice is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions
such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or
cold ambient temperatures will influence when the “Oil
Change Required” message is displayed. Severe Operat-
ing Conditions can cause the change oil message to
illuminate as early as 3,500 miles (5,600 km) since last
reset. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible,
within the next 500 miles (805 km).Your authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator
message after completing the scheduled oil change. If a
scheduled oil change is performed by someone other
than your authorized dealer, the message can be reset by
referring to the steps described under “Oil Change Reset”
in “Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)” or
Driver Information Display (DID)” in “Understanding
Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve months,
whichever comes first.
Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle
is operated in a dusty and off road environment. This
type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.
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Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
•Check engine oil level.
• Check windshield washer fluid level.
• 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 and
brake master cylinder, 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
• 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 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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Maintenance Chart
Mileage: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
Additional Inspections
Inspect the CV joints. X X X X X X X
Inspect front suspension, boot seals, tie rod ends,
and replace if necessary. XXX X X X X
Inspect the brake linings, parking brake function. X X X X X X X
Additional Maintenance
Replace engine air cleaner filter. XX X XX
Replace air conditioning/cabin air filter. X X X X X X X
Replace spark plugs – 2.4L Engine ** X
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Mileage: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
Replace spark plugs – 3.6L Engine ** X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years
or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes
first. XX
Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. X
** The spark plug change interval is mileage based only,
yearly intervals do not apply.
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WARNING!
•You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you
have the knowledge and the right equipment. If
you have any doubt about your ability to perform a
service job, take your vehicle to a competent me-
chanic.
• Failure to properly inspect and maintain your ve-
hicle could result in a component malfunction and
effect vehicle handling and performance. This
could cause an accident.
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High Beam........................... .166
High Beam Indicator .....................329
High Beam/Low Beam Select ...............166
Illuminated Entry ........................21
Instrument Cluster ..................... .159
Intensity Control ....................... .168
Interior ............................. .168
License ............................. .650
Lights On Reminder .....................163
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........329
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ...........169
Passing ............................. .166
Reading ............................. .166
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .325
Security Alarm ........................ .331
Service .............................. .639
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . . .329
Side Marker .......................... .642
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............326Traction Control
....................... .491
Turn Signal ............................113
Vanity Mirror ......................... .132
Loading Vehicle ......................... .542
Tires ............................... .499
Locks ..................................31
Automatic Door .........................33
Auto Unlock ...........................34
Child Protection .........................34
Door .................................31
Power Door ............................32
Low Tire Pressure System ...................519
Lubrication, Body ........................ .605
Lug Nuts .............................. .550
Maintenance Free Battery ....................599
Maintenance Procedures ....................594
Maintenance Schedule ..................... .658
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .......329
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Replacement Parts........................ .593
Replacement Tires ........................ .515
Reporting Safety Defects ....................669
Restraint, Head .......................... .149
Restraints, Child ...........................86
Restraints, Occupant ........................47
Rotation, Tires .......................... .518
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ..................111
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ................113
Safety Defects, Reporting ....................669
Safety, Exhaust Gas ........................110
Safety Information, Tire .....................493
Safety Tips ............................. .109
Schedule, Maintenance .....................658
Seat Belt Adjustable Upper Shoulder Belt Anchorage ......55
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) ...........58
BeltAlert® .............................48 Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode
.......60
Energy Management Feature ................57
Engage The Automatic Locking Mode .........59
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation ................53
Lap/Shoulder Belts .......................50
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ...............55
Pregnant Women ........................57
Seat Belt Extender .......................56
Seat Belt Pretensioner .....................57
Seat Belt Reminder .......................49
Seat Belt System .........................47
Seat Belt Maintenance ..................... .625
Seat Belt Reminder .........................49
Seat Belts ................................48
Adjustable Shoulder Belt ...................55
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage .........55
And Pregnant Women .....................57
Child Restraint ..........................86
Extender ..............................56
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