check engine light CHRYSLER 200 2017 2.G User Guide

WARNING!(Continued)
vehicle control could occur that may result in an
accident involving serious injury or death.
• Access, or allow others to access, information
stored in your vehicle systems, including personal
information.
For further information, refer to “Privacy Practices — If
Equipped With Uconnect 8.4 Radio” and “Uconnect Cy-
berSecurity” in “All About Uconnect Access” in your
Owner ’s Manual Radio Supplement and “Cybersecurity”
in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel”.
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel
filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a
“CHECK GASCAP” message will be displayed in the
instrument cluster. Refer to “Instrument Cluster Display”
in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for further
information. Tighten the fuel filler cap until a “clicking”
sound is heard. This is an indication that the fuel filler cap
is properly tightened. Refer to “Onboard Diagnostic
System” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further infor-
mation.
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass an
inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration. For states that require an Inspection and Mainte-
nance (I/M), this check verifies the “Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not on
when the engine is running, and that the OBD II system is
ready for testing.
Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II
system may notbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace-
ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not ready
for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
Your vehicle has a simple ignition actuated test, which you
can use prior to going to the test station. To check if your
vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must do the following:
1. Cycle the ignition switch to the ON position, but do not crank or start the engine.
NOTE: If you crank or start the engine, you will have to
start this test over.
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2. As soon as you cycle the ignition switch to the ONposition, you will see the “Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)” symbol come on as part of a normal bulb check.
3. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will happen:
• The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then return
to being fully illuminated until you turn OFF the igni-
tion or start the engine. This means that your vehicle’s
OBD II system is not readyand you should notproceed
to the I/M station.
• The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully
illuminated until you place the ignition in the off posi-
tion or start the engine. This means that your vehicle’s
OBD II system is readyand you can proceed to the I/M
station.
If your OBD II system is not ready,you should see your
authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was
recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement,
you may need to do nothing more than drive your vehicle
as you normally would in order for your OBD II system to
update. A recheck with the above test routine may then
indicate that the system is now ready. Regardless of whether your vehicle’s OBD II system is
ready or not, if the MIL is illuminated during normal
vehicle operation you should have your vehicle serviced
before going to the I/M station. The I/M station can fail
your vehicle because the MIL is on with the engine
running.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Use of genuine MOPAR parts for normal/scheduled main-
tenance and repairs is highly recommended to ensure the
designed performance. Damage or failures caused by the
use of non-MOPAR parts for maintenance and repairs will
not be covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
DEALER SERVICE
Your authorized dealer has the qualified service personnel,
special tools, and equipment to perform all service opera-
tions in an expert manner. Service Manuals are available
which include detailed service information for your ve-
hicle. Refer to these Service Manuals before attempting any
procedure yourself.
NOTE:
Intentional tampering with emissions control sys-
tems may void your warranty and could result in civil
penalties being assessed against you.
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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.90032) and distilled water for proper corrosion pro-
tection of your engine which contains aluminum com-
ponents.
• 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 emissions.
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 possi-
bly 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.
Be sure to clean the top of the master cylinder area before
removing the cap. If necessary, add fluid to bring the fluid
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
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 service
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 Operating Condi-
tions 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 “Instrument Cluster Display” in “Understanding Your
Instrument Panel” for further information.NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km), twelve months or 350
hours of engine run time, whichever comes first. The 350
hours of engine run or idle time is generally only a concern
for fleet customers.
Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle
is operated in a dusty and off road environment or is
operated predominately at idle or only very low engine
RPM’s. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.
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.
506 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Automatic Headlights...................... .123
Automatic High Beams ..................... .124
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ...........318
Automatic Transaxle ....................... .347
Automatic Transmission ..................348, 472
Adding Fluid ....................... .472, 503
Fluid And Filter Changes ...................472
Fluid Change .......................... .472
Fluid Level Check .....................470, 471
Fluid Type ......................... .470, 503
Special Additives ........................ .471
Autostick ............................... .354
Auto Unlock, Doors .........................26
Auto Up Power Windows .....................33
Axle Lubrication .......................... .503
Battery .............................. .251, 458
Charging System Light ....................251
Key Fob Battery Replacement .................19
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ................19
Remote Battery Replacement .................19
Belts, Seat .................................83
Body Mechanism Lubrication ..................462
B-Pillar Location .......................... .379
Brake Assist System ........................ .366Brake Control System, Electronic
................364
Brake Fluid .............................. .503
Brake System ......................... .364, 469
Anti-Lock (ABS) ........................ .364
Fluid Check ........................ .469, 503
Master Cylinder ........................ .469
Warning Light .......................... .249
Brake/Transmission Interlock ..................348
Brightness, Interior Lights ....................129
Bulb Replacement ....................488, 490, 494
Bulbs, Light ........................ .85, 488, 494
Camera, Rear ............................ .208
Capacities,

Fluid .......................... .500
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................. .406
Oil (Engine) ..................... .449, 450, 456
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) .................467
Carbon Monoxide Warning .................82, 403
Cargo Area Features ....................... .236
Cargo Compartment ....................... .236
Car Washes .............................. .472
Certification Label ......................... .409
Chains, Tire ............................. .392
Changing A Flat Tire ....................... .425
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INDEX 521

Chart, Tire Sizing.......................... .375
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light). . . .452
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ................82
Checks, Safety .............................82
Child Restraint .............................66
Child Restraints Booster Seats ............................70
Child Restraints ..........................66
Child Seat Installation ...................77, 78
How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt .........76
Infants And Child Restraints .................68
Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat
Belt ...................................77
LATCH Positions .........................72
Locating The LATCH Anchorages ..............74
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children ........72
Older Children And Child Restraints ...........69
Seating Positions ..........................71
Child Safety Locks ..........................26
Clean Air Gasoline ........................ .400
Cleaning Wheels ............................... .473
Climate Control ........................... .306
Coin Holder ............................. .232
Cold Weather Operation ..................... .344Compact Spare Tire
........................ .387
Console, Floor ............................ .232
Console, Overhead ........................ .210
Contract, Service .......................... .514
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .............467
Cooling System ........................... .464
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .................466
Coolant Capacity ........................ .500
Coolant Level .......................... .468
Disposal Of Used Coolant ..................468
Drain, Flush, And Refill ....................465
Inspection ......................... .465, 468
Points To Remember ..................... .468
Pressure Cap ........................... .467
Radiator Cap .......................... .467
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .......466, 500, 501
Corrosion Protection ....................... .472
Cr
uise Control (Speed Control) .................139
Cruise Light ....................... .267, 268, 269
Cupholders .............................. .230
Customer Assistance ....................... .512
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights ..............130
Daytime Running Lights .....................125
Dealer Service ............................ .453
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Emergency, In Case OfHazard Warning Flasher ...................414
Jacking ............................... .425
Jump Starting .......................... .435
Overheating ........................... .414
Towing ............................... .442
Emergency Trunk Release .....................35
Emission Control System Maintenance ............452
Engine .............................. .449, 450
Air Cleaner ............................ .457
Block Heater ........................... .346
Break-In Recommendations ..................81
Checking Oil Level ...................... .454
Coolant (Antifreeze) ..................... .501
Cooling .............................. .464
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................82, 403
Fails To Start ........................... .345
Flooded, Starting ........................ .345
Fuel Requirements ....................... .400
Jump Starting .......................... .435
Oil ........................... .454, 500, 501
Oil Filler Cap .....................449, 450, 456
Oil Filter .............................. .457
Oil Selection ........................ .455, 500
Oil Synthetic ........................... .456Overheating
........................... .414
Starting .............................. .344
Engine Oil Viscosity ........................ .456
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ....................456
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ..........63, 445
Entry System, Illuminated .....................16
Ethanol ............................. .400, 403
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................82, 403
Exhaust System ........................ .82, 463
Exterior Lighting ....................... .122, 494
Exterior Lights ......................... .85, 494
Filters Air

Cleaner ............................ .457
Air Conditioning .....................320, 459
Engine Oil ......................... .457, 501
Engine Oil Disposal ...................... .457
Flashers Hazard Warning ........................ .414
Turn Signal ....................85, 126, 267, 492
Flash-To-Pass ............................ .127
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ......................... .405
Engine Oil ............................ .404
Fuel Requirements ....................403, 404
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Maintenance........................... .405
Replacement Parts ....................... .405
Starting .............................. .405
Flooded Engine Starting ..................... .345
Floor Console ............................ .232
Fluid, Brake ............................. .503
Fluid Capacities ........................... .500
Fluid Leaks ...............................85
Fluid Level Checks Brake ................................ .469
Engine Oil ............................ .454
Fluids, Lubricants And Genuine Parts ............501
Fog Lights ........................... .125, 495
Fog Light Service .......................... .495
Folding Rear Seat ..........................116
Forward Collision Warning ....................159
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..................... .438
Front Position Light ........................ .494
Fuel ................................... .400
Additives ............................. .402
Clean Air ............................. .400
Ethanol ........................... .400, 403
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ..................... .406
Gasoline .............................. .400
Light ................................ .261Materials Added
........................ .402
Methanol ............................. .400
Octane Rating ....................... .400, 501
Requirements .......................... .400
Specifications .......................... .501
Tank Capacity .......................... .500
Fuel, Flexible ............................. .403
Fuses .................................. .476
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ............213, 218
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) .....................406
Gasoline, Clean Air ........................ .400
Gasoline,
Reformulated ..................... .400
Gear Ranges ............................. .350
Glass Cleaning ........................... .475
GVWR ................................. .409
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising,
Or Shallow Standing Water .................357
Hazard Warning Flasher ..................... .414
Headlights Automatic ............................ .123
Bulb Replacement ....................... .490
Cleaning .............................. .475
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INDEX 525

Intensity Control........................ .129
Interior ............................... .128
License ............................... .499
Lights On Reminder ..................... .125
Low Fuel ............................. .261
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ..........256
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness) ............130
Park ............................. .265, 266
Passing ............................... .127
Reading ........................... .127, 211
Seat Belt Reminder ...................... .247
Security Alarm ......................... .250
Service ............................... .490
Side Marker ........................ .492, 494
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ..........259, 394
Traction Control ........................ .371
Turn Signal ....................85, 126, 267, 492
Vanity Mirror .......................... .100
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . .251, 267
Loading Vehicle ........................... .409
Tires................................. .379
Locks ....................................23
Automatic Door ..........................26
Auto Unlock .............................26
Child Protection ..........................26 Door
..................................23
Power Door .............................25
Low Tire Pressure System .....................394
Lubrication, Body ......................... .462
Lug Nuts ............................... .415
Maintenance Free Battery .....................458
Maintenance Procedures ..................... .454
Maintenance Schedule ...................... .506
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . . .256, 452
Manual, Service ........................... .516
Marker Lights, Side ........................ .492
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................... .469
Memory

Feature (Memory Seat) ................117
Memory Seat ..............................117
Memory Seats And Radio .....................117
Methanol ............................... .400
Mirrors ..................................93
Electric Powered ........................ .100
Electric Remote ......................... .100
Exterior Folding ..........................99
Heated ............................... .100
Outside ................................98
Rearview ...............................93
Vanity ............................... .100
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ................6
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Monitor, Tire Pressure System..................394
MOPAR Parts ......................... .453, 515
MTBE/ETBE ............................. .400
Multi-Function Control Lever ..................126
New Vehicle Break-In Period ...................81
Occupant Restraints .........................36
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ..............400, 501
Oil, Engine ........................... .454, 501
Capacity .............................. .500
Change Interval ........................ .455
Checking ............................. .454
Dipstick .............................. .454
Disposal .............................. .457
Filter ............................. .457, 501
Filter Disposal .......................... .457
Identification Logo ...................... .455
Materials Added To ...................... .457
Pressure Warning Light ....................252
Recommendation .....................455, 500
Synthetic ............................. .456
Viscosity .......................... .456, 500
Oil Filter, Change ......................... .457
Oil Filter, Selection ......................... .457Oil Pressure Light
......................... .252
Onboard Diagnostic System ...................451
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ...............213
Operating Precautions ...................... .451
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ...............4
Outside Rearview Mirrors .....................98
Overhead Console ......................... .210
Overheating, Engine ....................... .414
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) ...........4,516
Paint Care ............................... .472
Panic Alarm ...............................19
Parking Brake ............................ .359
ParkSense System, Rear .................. .168, 175
Passing

Light ............................ .127
Personalized Menu Bar ..................... .322
Pets .....................................81
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ...........380
Power Brakes ............................... .364
Deck Lid Release .........................34
Door Locks ..............................25
Mirrors ............................... .100
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .........227, 229
Sunroof ........................... .220, 223
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