2011 CHRYSLER 200 CONVERTIBLE maintenance

† This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer
to the owner, but is not required to maintain emissions
warranty.
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
mechanic.
•Failure to properly inspect and maintain your
vehicle could result in a component malfunction
and effect vehicle handling and performance. This
could cause an accident.
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SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR
YOUR VEHICLE
Prepare For The Appointment
If you’re having warranty work done, be sure to have the
right papers with you. Take your warranty folder. All
work to be performed may not be covered by the
warranty. Discuss additional charges with the service
manager. Keep a maintenance log of your vehicle’s
service history. This can often provide a clue to the
current problem.
Prepare A List
Make a written list of your vehicle’s problems or the
specific work you want done. If you’ve had an accident
or work done that is not on your maintenance log, let the
service advisor know.
Be Reasonable With Requests
If you list a number of items and you must have your
vehicle by the end of the day, discuss the situation withthe service advisor and list the items in order of priority.
At many authorized dealers, you may obtain a rental
vehicle at a minimal daily charge. If you need a rental, it
is advisable to make these arrangements when you call
for an appointment.
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
The manufacturer and its authorized dealers are vitally
interested in your satisfaction. We want you to be happy
with our products and services.
Warranty service must be done by an authorized dealer.
We strongly recommend that you take the vehicle to an
authorized dealer. They know your vehicle the best, and
are most concerned that you get prompt and high quality
service. The manufacturer’s authorized dealers have the
facilities, factory-trained technicians, special tools, and
the latest information to ensure the vehicle is fixed
correctly and in a timely manner.
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•Service Manuals
These comprehensive Service Manuals provide the
information that students and professional technicians
need in diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem solving,
maintaining, servicing, and repairing Chrysler Group
LLC vehicles. A complete working knowledge of the
vehicle, system, and/or components is written in
straightforward language with illustrations, diagrams,
and charts.
•Diagnostic Procedure Manuals
Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled with dia-
grams, charts and detailed illustrations. These practi-
cal manuals make it easy for students and technicians
to find and fix problems on computer-controlled ve-
hicle systems and features. They show exactly how to
find and correct problems the first time, using step-by-
step troubleshooting and drivability procedures,
proven diagnostic tests and a complete list of all tools
and equipment.
•Owner’s Manuals
These Owner’s Manuals have been prepared with the
assistance of service and engineering specialists to
acquaint you with specific Chrysler Group LLC ve-
hicles. Included are starting, operating, emergency
and maintenance procedures as well as specifications,
capabilities and safety tips.
Call toll free at:
•1–800–890–4038 (U.S.)
•1–800–387–1143 (Canada)
Or
Visit us on the Worldwide Web at:
•www.techauthority.com
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About Your Brakes....................... 310
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .............. 313
Accessory Delay, Power .................... 12
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 423
Adding Fuel ........................... 361
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 419
Additives, Fuel ......................... 355
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 413
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 415
Air Conditioning ........................ 276
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 276
Air Conditioning Filter .................287,416
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............415,416
Air Conditioning System .............276,280,415
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 288
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 333
Airbag ................................ 56
Airbag Deployment ....................... 63
Airbag Light ................... 61,62,66,81,195Airbag Maintenance
....................... 65
Airbag, Side ........................ 59,60,62
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ............... 60
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............18,203
Alarm, Panic ............................ 25
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................238,263
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 313
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 313
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 18
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............423,451
Disposal ........................... 425
Appearance Care ........................ 432
Ashtray ............................... 181
Assistance Towing ....................... 125
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 34
Auto Unlock, Doors ....................... 32
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................ 108
482 INDEX

Calibration, Compass..................... 216
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 451
Caps, Filler Fuel .............................. 361
Oil (Engine) ...................... 403,411
Power Steering ...................... 309
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............. 424
Car Washes ............................ 433
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............80,357
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 363
Cellular Phone ....................... 11 1,275
Certification Label ....................... 363
Chains, Tire ............................ 341
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 380
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 324
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) ............... 406
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 79
Checks, Safety ........................... 79 Child Restraint
.................... 67,69,73,75
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............71,73
Cigar Lighter ........................... 181
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 353
Cleaning Wheels ............................ 435
Windshield Wiper Blades ............... 418
Climate Control ......................... 275
Clock ........................ 221,224,243,252
Coin Holder ........................... 183
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 275
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 336
Compass ........................... 208,216
Compass Calibration ..................... 216
Compass Variance ....................... 217
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 214
Connector UCI .............................. 266
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ....... 266
484 INDEX

DisposalAntifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............. 425
Engine Oil ......................... 412
Door Locks ............................. 30
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 32
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 172
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt .................... 151
Driving On Slippery Surfaces .................. 306
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 307
E-85 Fuel ............................. 357
Electric Rear Window Defrost ............... 188
Electric Remote Mirrors ................... 109
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 178
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 169
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 319
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 210Emergency Deck Lid Release
................ 38
Emergency Trunk Release ................... 38
Emergency, In Case of Jacking ............................ 380
Jump Starting ....................... 390
Overheating ........................ 378
Towing ............................ 397
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 406
Engine ............................... 403
Air Cleaner ......................... 413
Block Heater ........................ 297
Break-In Recommendations .............. 78
Checking Oil Level ................... 409
Compartment ....................... 404
Compartment Identification ............. 404
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................ 422,452
Cooling ........................... 422
Exhaust Gas Caution ................80,357
Fails to Start ........................ 295
486 INDEX

Fuel Requirements................. 357,359
Maintenance ........................ 361
Replacement Parts .................... 360
Starting ........................... 360
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 295
Floor Console .......................... 183
Fluid Capacities ......................... 451
Fluid Leaks ............................. 83
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transaxle ...............431,432
Brake .......................... 427,453
Cooling System ...................... 422
Engine Oil ......................... 409
Power Steering ................... 309,453
Fluids ................................ 452
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 452
Fog Light Service ........................ 449
Fog Lights .................... 157,160,203,449
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 395 Fuel
................................. 353
Adding ........................... 361
Additives .......................... 355
Clean Air .......................... 353
Ethanol ........................... 354
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ...............194,361
Filler Door (Gas Cap) .................. 194
Gasoline ........................... 353
Gauge ............................ 194
Light ............................. 195
Materials Added ..................... 355
Methanol .......................... 354
Octane Rating .................... 353,452
Requirements .................... 353,451
Tank Capacity ....................... 451
Fuel System Caution ..................... 362
Fuel, Flexible ........................... 357
Fueling ............................... 361
Fuses ................................ 441
488 INDEX

Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®)........... 172
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ............361,363,405
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 353
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 353
Gauges Coolant Temperature .................. 194
Fuel .............................. 194
Odometer .......................... 198
Tachometer ......................... 198
Gear Ranges ........................... 300
Gear Select Lever Override ................. 396
Gearshift .............................. 300
General Information ...............17,26,141,352
General Maintenance ..................... 408
Glass Cleaning .......................... 437
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...............364,367
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............364,366
GVWR ............................... 364 Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™)
............. 111
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or
Shallow Standing Water ................ 307
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 378
Head Restraints ......................... 152
Headlights ....................... 157,158,447
Automatic ......................... 158
Bulb Replacement .................... 447
Cleaning ........................... 435
Delay ............................. 159
High Beam ......................... 208
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ...... 162
Lights On Reminder .................. 158
On With Wipers ................... 159,167
Passing ............................ 162
Replacing .......................... 447
Switch ......................... 157,158
Time Delay ......................... 159
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