2012 CHRYSLER 200 CONVERTIBLE engine

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.
152,000 Miles (247,000 km) or
114 Months Maintenance Service
Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.
❏ Rotate the tires, rotate at the first sign of
irregular wear, even if it occurs before
152,000 miles (247 000 km).
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We appreciate that you have made a major investment
when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer
has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and
training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with
the ownership experience. You’ll be pleased with their
sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related
concerns.
WARNING!
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain
vehicle components contain, or emit, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects, or other reproductive harm. In addi-
tion, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain
products of component wear contain, or emit, chemi-
cals known to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the
DVD, for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group
LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle and market.
MOPARPARTS
MOPAR fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are
available from an authorized dealer. They are recom-
mended for your vehicle in order to help keep the vehicle
operating at its best.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could
cause a crash or cause injury or death, you should
immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the
manufacturer.
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straightforward language with illustrations, diagrams,
and charts.
•Diagnostic Procedure Manuals
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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.
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About Your Brakes....................... 324
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .............. 326
Accessory Delay, Power .................... 13
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 437
Adding Fuel ........................... 372
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 433
Additives, Fuel ......................... 366
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 427
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 429
Air Conditioning ........................ 285
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 285
Air Conditioning Filter .................298,430
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............429,430
Air Conditioning System .............285,290,429
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 299
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 345
Airbag ................................ 57
Airbag Deployment ....................... 65
Airbag Light ................... 62,63,67,83,203Airbag Maintenance
....................... 66
Airbag, Side ........................ 60,61,64
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ............... 61
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............18,211
Alarm, Panic ............................ 25
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................247,273
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 326
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 326
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 18
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............437,465
Disposal ........................... 439
Appearance Care ........................ 445
Ashtray ............................... 188
Assistance Towing ....................... 128
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 35
Auto Unlock, Doors ....................... 32
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................ 111
Automatic Door Locks ..................... 32
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Caps, FillerFuel .............................. 372
Oil (Engine) ..................... 417,425
Power Steering ...................... 323
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............. 438
Car Washes ............................ 446
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............82,368
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 375
Cellular Phone ....................... 1 14,285
Certification Label ....................... 375
Chains, Tire ............................ 354
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 394
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 336
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator
Light) ................................ 420
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 81
Checks, Safety ........................... 81
Child Restraint .................. 69,70,71,75,77
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............73,75Cigar Lighter
........................... 188
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 364
Cleaning Wheels ............................ 447
Windshield Wiper Blades ............... 432
Climate Control ......................... 285
Clock ........................ 230,233,252,261
Coin Holder ........................... 190
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 284
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 348
Compass ........................... 216,223
Compass Calibration ..................... 223
Compass Variance ....................... 224
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 222
Connector UCI .............................. 276
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ....... 276
Console, Floor .......................... 190
Contract, Service ........................ 487
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Convertible............................. 91
Convertible Top .......................... 91
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 438
Cooling System ......................... 436
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) ............. 437
Coolant Capacity ..................... 465
Coolant Level .................... 436,439
Disposal of Used Coolant ............... 439
Drain, Flush, and Refill ................ 436
Inspection .......................... 439
Points to Remember .................. 440
Pressure Cap ........................ 438
Radiator Cap ....................... 438
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ....437,465,466
Corrosion Protection ..................... 445
Cruise Light ........................... 209
Cupholders ......................... 188,451
Customer Assistance ..................... 485
Customer Programmable Features ............ 227Data Recorder, Event
...................... 68
Daytime Running Lights ................... 165
Dealer Service .......................... 421
Deck Lid, Emergency Release ................ 38
Deck Lid, Power Release ................... 37
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 194
Defroster, Windshield .............83,287,288,294
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 169
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 419
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 166
Dipsticks Automatic Transmission ................ 444
Oil (Engine) ........................ 423
Power Steering ...................... 323
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 411
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............. 439
Engine Oil ......................... 426
Door Locks ............................. 30
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Door Locks, Automatic.................... 32
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 176
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt .................... 155
Driving On Slippery Surfaces .................. 319
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ............................. 320
E-85 Fuel ............................. 368
Electric Rear Window Defrost ............... 194
Electric Remote Mirrors ................... 112
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 185
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 173
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............. 331
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 218
Emergency Deck Lid Release ................ 38
Emergency Trunk Release ................... 38
Emergency, In Case of Jacking ............................ 394 Jump Starting
....................... 404
Overheating ........................ 392
Towing ............................ 411
Emission Control System Maintenance ......... 420
Engine ............................... 417
Air Cleaner ......................... 427
Block Heater ........................ 307
Break-In Recommendations .............. 80
Checking Oil Level ................... 423
Compartment ....................... 418
Compartment Identification ............. 418
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................ 436,466
Cooling ........................... 436
Exhaust Gas Caution ................82,368
Fuel Requirements ................. 364,465
Jump Starting ....................... 404
Oil ......................... 423,465,466
Oil Change Interval .............208,221,424
Oil Filler Cap .................... 417,425
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Oil Filter........................... 426
Oil Filter Disposal .................... 426
Oil Selection ..................... 424,465
Oil Synthetic ........................ 426
Overheating ........................ 392
Temperature Gauge ................... 202
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... 425
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 64
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 20
Ethanol ............................... 365
Event Data Recorder ...................... 68
Exhaust Gas Caution ................... 82,368
Exhaust System ....................... 82,433
Extender, Seat Belt ........................ 57
Exterior Lights .......................... 85
Fabric Care ............................ 449
Filler Location Fuel .................... 202,372Filters
Air Cleaner ......................... 427
Air Conditioning .................. 298,430
Automatic Transmission ................ 445
Engine Oil ....................... 426,466
Engine Oil Disposal ................... 426
Flash-To-Pass ........................... 166
Flashers .............................. 392
Hazard Warning ..................... 392
Turn Signal .................... 85,166,463
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ...................... 371
Engine Oil ......................... 370
Fuel Requirements ................. 368,370
Maintenance ........................ 372
Replacement Parts .................... 371
Starting ........................... 371
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 306
Floor Console .......................... 190
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