2011 CHRYSLER 200 CONVERTIBLE adding oil

Flexible Fuel (3.6L Engine Only) —
If Equipped .......................... 357
▫ E-85 General Information ............... 357
▫ Ethanol Fuel (E-85) ................... 358
▫ Fuel Requirements ................... 359
▫ Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel
Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles ...... 359
▫ Starting ........................... 360
▫ Cruising Range ...................... 360
▫ Replacement Parts ................... 360
▫ Maintenance ........................ 361 
Adding Fuel ......................... 361
▫ Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .............. 361
▫ Loose Filler Cap Message .............. 363
 Vehicle Loading ...................... 363
▫ Vehicle Certification Label .............. 363
▫ Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) ...... 364
▫ Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) ........ 364
▫ Overloading ........................ 365
▫ Loading ........................... 365
 Trailer Towing ........................ 365
▫ Common Towing Definitions ............ 366
▫ Trailer Hitch Classification .............. 368
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CAUTION! (Continued)
•Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids
that protect the performance and durability of
your vehicle and also allow extended maintenance
intervals. Do not use chemical flushes in these
components as the chemicals can damage your
engine, transmission, power steering or air condi-
tioning. Such damage is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty. If a flush is needed
because of component malfunction, use only the
specified fluid for the flushing procedure.
Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must
be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at
regular intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time to
check the engine oil level is about five minutes after afully warmed engine is shut off. Do not check oil level
before starting the engine after it has sat overnight.
Checking engine oil level when the engine is cold will
give you an incorrect reading.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground and
only when the engine is hot, will improve the accuracy of
the oil level readings. Maintain the oil level between the
range markings on the dipstick. Either the range mark-
ings consist of a crosshatch zone marked SAFE or a
crosshatch zone marked with MIN at the low end of the
range and MAX at the high end of the range. Adding one
quart of oil when the reading is at the low end of the
range marking will raise the oil level to the high end of
the range marking.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 409

CAUTION!
Do not overfill the engine. Overfilling the engine
will cause oil aeration, which can lead to loss of oil
pressure and an increase in oil temperature. This
could damage your engine. Also, be sure the oil fill
cap is replaced and tightened after adding oil.
Change Engine Oil
The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is
time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
Refer to “Maintenance Schedule” for further information.
NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change
intervals exceed 8,000 miles (13 000 km) or six months,
whichever occurs first.
Engine Oil Selection
For best performance and maximum protection under all
types of operating conditions, the manufacturer recom-
mends engine oils that are API Certified and meet the
requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil
Identification Symbol
This symbol means that the oil has
been certified by the American
Petroleum Institute (API). The
manufacturer only recommends
API Certified engine oils.
410 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Adding Washer Fluid
The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers is located
in 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.
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, inspect the
exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for lubri-
cation or oil change. Replace as required.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 419

Automatic Door Locks..................... 32
Automatic Headlights .................... 158
Automatic Oil Change Indicator ..........201,213
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 280
Automatic Transaxle ................ 294,297,429
Adding Fluid .................. 431,432,453
Filter ............................. 432
Fluid and Filter Changes ............... 432
Fluid Level Check ................. 431,432
Interlock System .................. 299,300
Reset Mode ......................... 303
Selection Of Lubricant ................. 453
Shifting ........................... 297
Automatic Transmission Fluid Type ......................... 429
Special Additives ..................... 430
Autostick ............................. 304 B-Pillar Location
........................ 328
Battery ............................... 413
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ..... 25
Location ........................... 413
Belts, Seat ............................ 42,80
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 417
Brake Assist System ...................... 316
Brake System ........................... 427
Anti-Lock (ABS) ..................... 313
Fluid Check ..................... 427,453
Master Cylinder ..................... 427
Parking ........................... 310
Warning Light ....................... 197
Brake, Parking .......................... 310
Brake/Transaxle Interlock .................. 300
Brakes ............................... 427
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 78
Bulb Replacement ..................... 446,447
Bulbs, Light .......................... 83,446
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INDEX 483

Console, Floor.......................... 183
Contract, Service ........................ 475
Convertible ............................. 89
Convertible Top .......................... 89
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 424
Cooling System ......................... 422
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ............. 423
Coolant Capacity ..................... 451
Coolant Level .................... 422,425
Disposal of Used Coolant ............... 425
Drain, Flush, and Refill ................ 422
Inspection .......................... 425
Points to Remember .................. 426
Pressure Cap ........................ 424
Radiator Cap ....................... 424
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ....423,451,452
Corrosion Protection ..................... 432
Cruise Light ........................... 202
Cupholders ......................... 182,438Customer Assistance
..................... 473
Customer Programmable Features ............ 218
Data Recorder, Event ...................... 66
Daytime Running Lights ................... 161
Dealer Service .......................... 407
Deck Lid, Emergency Release ................ 38
Deck Lid, Power Release ................... 36
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 188
Defroster, Windshield ................81,278,284
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 165
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 405
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 162
Dipsticks Automatic Transaxle ...............431,432
Oil (Engine) ........................ 409
Power Steering ...................... 309
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 397
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INDEX 485

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

Trip Odometer Reset Button................ 202
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid) .................... 36,38
Trunk Release Remote Control ............... 36
Trunk Release, Emergency .................. 38
Turn Signals ................... 157,162,203,450
UCI Connector ......................... 266
Uconnect™ (Hands-Free Phone) ............. 111
Understanding Your Instrument Panel ......... 192
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 479
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 266
Universal Transmitter ..................... 172
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... 353
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt .............. 46
Upholstery Care ........................ 436
Vanity Mirrors .......................... 110
Variance, Compass ....................... 217
Vehicle Certification Label ................. 363 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
............ 6
Vehicle Loading ................... 329,363,365
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .............. 7
Vehicle Storage ....................... 286,446
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .......... 18
Viscosity, Engine Oil ...................... 411
Voice Recognition System (VR) .............. 141
Warning Lights
(Instrument Cluster Description) ............. 194
Warnings and Cautions ..................... 6
Warranty Information ..................... 476
Washer Adding Fluid ....................... 419
Washers, Windshield ................ 164,167,419
Washing Vehicle ......................... 433
Water Driving Through ..................... 307
Wheel and Wheel Trim .................... 435
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