2011 CHRYSLER 200 overheating

Under normal operating conditions, the catalytic con-
verter will not require maintenance. However, it is im-
portant to keep the engine properly tuned to assure
proper catalyst operation and prevent possible catalyst
damage.
NOTE:Intentional tampering with emissions control
systems can result in civil penalties being assessed
against you.
In unusual situations involving grossly malfunctioning
engine operation, a scorching odor may suggest severe
and abnormal catalyst overheating. If this occurs, stop
the vehicle, turn off the engine and allow it to cool.
Service, including a tune-up to manufacturer’s specifica-
tions, should be obtained immediately. To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam-
age:
•Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition,
when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in
motion.
•Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the
vehicle.
•Do not idle the engine with any spark plug wires
disconnected or removed, such as when diagnostic
testing, or for prolonged periods during very rough
idle or malfunctioning operating conditions.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 411

Oil Selection..................... 400,438
Oil Synthetic ........................ 402
Overheating ........................ 372
Starting ........................... 288
Temperature Gauge ................... 188
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... 401
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 68
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 20
Ethanol ............................... 347
Event Data Recorder ...................... 71
Exhaust Gas Caution ................... 84,350
Exhaust System ....................... 84,409
Extender, Seat Belt ........................ 57
Exterior Lights .......................... 87
Fabric Care ............................ 426
Filler Location Fuel .................... 188,354Filters
Air Cleaner ......................... 403
Air Conditioning .................. 280,406
Automatic Transaxle .................. 422
Engine Oil ....................... 402,439
Engine Oil Disposal ................... 402
Flash-To-Pass ........................... 149
Flashers .............................. 372
Hazard Warning ..................... 372
Turn Signal ....................... 87,436
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ...................... 353
Engine Oil ......................... 352
Fuel Requirements ................. 350,352
Maintenance ........................ 354
Replacement Parts .................... 353
Starting ........................... 353
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 289
Floor Console .......................... 176
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INDEX 473

MTBE/ETBE........................... 347
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 83
Occupant Restraints ..................... 64,68
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) .........39,61,62,64,67
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............. 346
Odometer ............................. 192
Trip ........................... 192,195
Oil Change Indicator .................. 194,206
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..............194,206
Oil Filter, Change ........................ 402
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... 402
Oil Pressure Light ....................... 190
Oil, Engine ......................... 399,439
Capacity ........................... 438
Change Interval ................ 194,206,400
Checking .......................... 399
Dipstick ........................... 399 Disposal
........................... 402
Filter .......................... 402,439
Filter Disposal ....................... 402
Identification Logo ................... 400
Materials Added to ................... 402
Recommendation .................. 400,438
Synthetic .......................... 402
Viscosity ........................ 401,438
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............395,396
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®) ........... 160
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 4
Overdrive ............................. 296
Overheating, Engine ...................... 372
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual) .........4,463
Paint Care ............................. 422
Panic Alarm ............................ 25
Parking Brake .......................... 304
Passing Light ........................... 149
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INDEX 479