washer fluid CHRYSLER 200 2016 2.G User Guide

Adding Washer Fluid
The fluid reservoir is located in the front of the engine
compartment. Be sure to check the fluid level in the
reservoir at regular intervals. Fill the reservoir with
windshield washer solvent (not radiator antifreeze) and
operate the system for a few seconds to flush out the
residual water.
When refilling the washer fluid reservoir, take some
washer fluid and apply it to a cloth or towel and wipe
clean the wiper blades, this will help blade performance.
To prevent freeze-up of your windshield washer system
in cold weather, select a solution or mixture that meets or
exceeds the temperature range of your climate. This
rating information can be found on most washer fluid
containers.
WARNING!
Commercially available windshield washer solvents
are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care
must be exercised when filling or working around
the washer solution.
Exhaust System
The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into
the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust
system.
If you notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system;
or if the exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle;
or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged;
have an authorized technician inspect the complete ex-
haust system and adjacent body areas for broken, dam-
aged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams
or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep
into the passenger compartment. In addition, have the
606 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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 8
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 661

Vehicle Loading...................... .497, 536
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations ...............7
Vehicle Storage ....................... .418, 638
Viscosity, Engine Oil ...................... .597
Voice Recognition System (VR) ................421
Warning Flasher, Hazard ....................545
Warnings And Cautions ......................6
Warranty Information ..................... .671
Washers, Windshield ....................170, 606
Washing Vehicle ......................... .619
Water Driving Through ....................... .465
Wheel And Wheel Trim .....................620
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care .................620
Wind Buffeting .....................44, 287, 292
Window Fogging ........................ .419
Windows ................................41
Auto Down ............................42 Driver/Passenger Window Controls
...........41
Express Up And Down ....................43
Power ................................41
Power Windows .........................41
Rear Passenger Window Controls .............41
Reset Auto-Up ..........................44
Wind Buffeting ..........................44
Window Controls ........................41
Window Lockout ........................44
Windshield Defroster .......................110
Windshield Washers ....................170, 606
Fluid ............................... .606
Windshield Wiper Blades ....................605
Windshield Wipers ....................... .170
Wiper Blade Replacement ...................605
Wipers, Intermittent ...................... .171
Wipers, Rain Sensitive ..................... .174
Wrecker Towing ......................... .581
698 INDEX