2012 CHRYSLER 200 CONVERTIBLE check engine light

persists, the message will appear the next time the
vehicle is started. This might indicate a damaged cap. If
the problem is detected twice in a row, the system will
turn on the “Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL).” Resolv-
ing the problem will turn the MIL light off.
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass
an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.For states that require an Inspection and Mainte-
nance (I/M), this check verifies the “Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not
on when the engine is running, and that the OBD II
system is ready for testing.
Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II
system may notbe ready if your vehicle was recently serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace-
ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not
ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
Your vehicle has a simple ignition key-actuated test,
which you can use prior to going to the test station. To
check if your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must
do the following:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, but do not
crank or start the engine.
2. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start
this test over.
3. As soon as you turn the ignition switch to the ON
position, you will see the MIL symbol come on as part of
a normal bulb check.
4. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will
happen:
420 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

•Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.
At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for the required maintenance intervals.
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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
496 INDEX

Fluid Capacities......................... 465
Fluid Leaks ............................. 85
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ................ 444
Brake .......................... 441,467
Cooling System ...................... 436
Engine Oil ......................... 423
Power Steering ................... 323,467
Fluids ................................ 466
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 466
Fog Light Service ........................ 462
Fog Lights .................... 161,164,211,462
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 408
Fuel ................................. 364
Adding ........................... 372
Additives .......................... 366
Clean Air .......................... 364
Ethanol ........................... 365
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ...............202,372Filler Door (Gas Cap)
.................. 202
Gasoline ........................... 364
Gauge ............................ 202
Light ............................. 203
Materials Added ..................... 366
Methanol .......................... 365
Octane Rating .................... 364,466
Requirements .................... 364,465
Tank Capacity ....................... 465
Fuel System Caution ..................... 373
Fuel, Flexible ........................... 368
Fueling ............................... 372
Fuses ................................ 454
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ........... 176
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ............372,374,419
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 364
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 364
500 INDEX

Lights On Reminder.................. 162
Low Fuel .......................... 203
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ...... 214
Map Reading ....................... 167
Oil Pressure ........................ 204
Park ........................... 161,162
Passing ............................ 166
Seat Belt Reminder ................... 203
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ............. 19
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ............ 211
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) .......212,355
Traction Control ..................... 333
Turn Signal ............ 85,161,166,210,462,463
Voltage ............................ 203
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) . . . 202
Loading Vehicle ...................... 375,376
Capacities .......................... 376
Tires .............................. 340
Locks ................................. 30 Auto Unlock
......................... 32
Automatic Door ...................... 32
Door .............................. 30
Power Door ......................... 32
Low Tire Pressure System .................. 355
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH) ............................ 73,75
Lubrication, Body ....................... 431
Lumbar Support ........................ 154
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 427
Maintenance Procedures ................... 422
Maintenance Schedule .................... 470
Maintenance, General ..................... 422
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 214,420
Manual, Service ......................... 489
Map/Reading Lights ..................... 167
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................. 441
Memory Feature (Memory Seat) ............. 155
504 INDEX

Methanol............................. 365
Mini-Trip Computer ................... 216,222
Mirrors ............................... 111
Automatic Dimming .................. 111
Electric Powered ..................... 112
Electric Remote ...................... 112
Heated ............................ 113
Outside ........................... 112
Vanity ............................ 114
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 355
Mopar Parts ......................... 421,488
MTBE/ETBE ........................... 365
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 161
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 80
Occupant Restraints ................... 39,61,65
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ...............60,61Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)
.............. 364
Odometer ............................. 206
Trip ........................... 206,209
Oil Change Indicator .................. 208,221
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..............208,221
Oil Filter, Change ........................ 426
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... 426
Oil Pressure Light ....................... 204
Oil, Engine ......................... 423,466
Capacity ........................... 465
Change Interval ................ 208,221,424
Checking .......................... 423
Dipstick ........................... 423
Disposal ........................... 426
Filter .......................... 426,466
Filter Disposal ....................... 426
Identification Logo ................... 424
Materials Added to ................... 426
Recommendation .................. 424,465
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