2012 CHRYSLER 200 CONVERTIBLE instrument panel

oil if it has been six months since your last oil change,
even if the oil change indicator message is NOT
illuminated.
•Change your engine oil more often if you drive your
vehicle off-road for an extended period of time.
•Under no circumstances should oil change intervals
exceed 8,000 miles (13,000 km) or six months, which-
ever comes first.
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 “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)/Oil Change Required” in
“Understanding Your Instrument Panel” or under “In-
strument Cluster Description/Odometer/Trip Odom-
eter” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information. At Each Stop For Fuel
•Check the engine oil level about five minutes after a
fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level
while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the
accuracy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when
the level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
•Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once A Month
•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and transmission and add as needed.
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 471

HitchesTrailer Towing ....................... 379
Holder, Cup ........................... 188
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . 176
Hood Prop ............................ 160
Hood Release .......................... 159
Ignition ............................... 13
Key ............................. 12,13
Lock .............................. 13
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 13
Illuminated Entry ........................ 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 15
Infant Restraint ........................ 69,70
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 218
Instrument Cluster .................... 201,202
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 200
Instrument Panel Cover ................... 449
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 450Integrated Power Module (Fuses)
............ 454
Interior Appearance Care .................. 449
Interior Lighting ...................... 161,167
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 169
Introduction ............................. 4
Jack Location ........................... 394
Jack Operation ....................... 394,396
Jacking Instructions ...................... 396
Jump Starting .......................... 404
Key-In Reminder ......................... 15
Key, Programming ........................ 17
Key, Replacement ........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Keyless Entry System ...................... 21
Keys ................................. 12
Knee Bolster ............................ 57
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Recreational........................ 388
Weight ............................ 380
Towing Assistance ....................... 128
Traction .............................. 320
Trailer Towing .......................... 377
Cooling System Tips .................. 387
Hitches ............................ 379
Minimum Requirements ................ 382
Trailer and Tongue Weight .............. 381
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 380
Trailer Weight .......................... 380
Transaxle Autostick .......................... 318
Selection of Lubricant ................. 467
Transmission Automatic ....................... 308,443
Filter ............................. 445
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 26 Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry)
.................... 21
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) . . 176
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ........ 21
Transporting Pets ........................ 80
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 350
Trip Computer .......................... 216
Trip Odometer .......................... 206
Trip Odometer Reset Button ................ 209
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid) .................... 37,38
Trunk Release Remote Control ............... 37
Trunk Release, Emergency .................. 38
Turn Signals ................... 161,166,210,463
UCI Connector ......................... 276
Uconnect™ (Hands-Free Phone) ............. 114
Understanding Your Instrument Panel ......... 200
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 491
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 276
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