2012 CHRYSLER 200 CONVERTIBLE oil temperature

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.
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CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your engine oil as the
chemicals can damage your engine. Such damage is
not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) – 2.4L Engine
SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended for all operating
temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature
starting and vehicle fuel economy. Your engine oil filler
cap also shows the recommended engine oil viscosity for
your vehicle.
The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended
engine oil viscosity for your engine. For information on
engine oil filler cap location, refer to “Engine Compart-
ment” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further informa-
tion.Lubricants which do not have both the engine oil certi-
fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num-
ber should not be used.
Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) – 3.6L Engine
SAE 5W-30 engine oil is preferred for all operating
temperatures. The engine oil filler cap also shows the
recommended engine oil viscosity for your vehicle.
Lubricants which do not have both, the engine oil certi-
fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num-
ber should not be used.
The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended
engine oil viscosity for your engine. For information on
engine oil filler cap location, refer to “Engine Compart-
ment” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further informa-
tion.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
The Scheduled Maintenance services listed in this
manual must be done at the times or mileages specified
to protect your vehicle warranty and ensure the best
vehicle performance and reliability. More frequent main-
tenance may be needed for vehicles in severe operating
conditions, such as dusty areas and very short trip
driving. Inspection and service should also be done
anytime a malfunction is suspected.
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change
indicator system. The oil change indicator system will
remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for
scheduled maintenance.
On Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
equipped vehicles, “Oil Change Required” will be dis-
played in the EVIC and a single chime will sound,
indicating that an oil change is necessary.On Non-EVIC equipped vehicles, “Change Oil” will flash
in the instrument cluster odometer and a single chime
will sound, indicating that an oil change is necessary.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change
indicator message will illuminate. This means that ser-
vice is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions
such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or
cold ambient temperatures, and E85 fuel usage will
influence when the “Change Oil” message is displayed.
Depending on operating conditions, the message may
appear as early as 3,500 miles (5 630 km) since last reset.
Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible, within
the next 500 miles (805 km).
NOTE:
•The oil change indicator message will not monitor the
time since the last oil change. Change your vehicle’s8
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Automatic Headlights.................... 162
Automatic Oil Change Indicator ..........208,221
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 290
Automatic Transaxle Adding Fluid ....................... 467
Selection Of Lubricant ................. 467
Automatic Transmission ................308,443
Adding Fluid ....................... 444
Fluid and Filter Changes ............... 445
Fluid Level Check .................... 444
Fluid Type ......................... 443
Gear Ranges ........................ 311
Special Additives ..................... 444
Autostick ............................. 318
B-Pillar Location ........................ 340
Battery ............................... 427
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ..... 26
Location ........................... 427 Belts, Seat
............................ 43,83
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 431
Brake Assist System ...................... 330
Brake System ........................... 441
Anti-Lock (ABS) ..................... 326
Fluid Check ..................... 441,467
Master Cylinder ..................... 441
Parking ........................... 324
Warning Light ....................... 205
Brake, Parking .......................... 324
Brake/Transmission Interlock ............... 309
Brakes ............................... 441
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 80
Bulb Replacement ..................... 459,460
Bulbs, Light .......................... 85,459
Calibration, Compass ..................... 223
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 465
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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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Side Window Demisters (Defrosters).......... 297
Signals, Turn ...................... 85,166,463
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 319
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 354
Snow Tires ............................ 354
Spare Tire ....................... 348,349,394
Specifications Oil ............................... 424
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...........173,209
Speedometer ........................... 202
Starting ............................. 27,305
Engine Fails to Start .................. 306
Remote ............................ 27
Starting Procedures ...................... 305
Steering Column Lock ....................... 172
Power .......................... 322,323
Tilt Column ........................ 172
Wheel, Tilt ......................... 172 Steering Wheel Audio Controls
.............. 283
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls .............................. 283
Storage ............................ 190,459
Storage, Vehicle ......................... 297
Stuck, Freeing .......................... 408
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag ........ 57
Synthetic Engine Oil ...................... 426
System, Remote Starting .................... 27
Tachometer ............................ 206
Taillights .............................. 463
Telescoping Steering Column ............... 172
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC) ........ 290
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant .......202,393
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint ............... 73
Text Messaging ......................... 136
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ................ 18
Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 18
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