2012 CHRYSLER 200 cooling

WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by steam
or boiling coolant. You may want to call an authorized service center for service if your
vehicle overheats.
BRAKE- Brake Warning Light
• The Brake Warning light illuminates when there is either a system malfunction or theparking brake is applied. If the light is on and the parking brake is not applied, it indicates
a possible brake hydraulic malfunction, brake booster problem or an Anti-Lock Brake
System problem.
• Please have your vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system may
have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have a collision. Have the
vehicle checked immediately.
- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
• Certain conditions, such as a loose or missing gas cap, poor fuel quality, etc., may illuminate the MIL after engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light stays on
through several typical driving cycles. In most situations, the vehicle will drive normally
and not require towing.
• If the MIL flashes when the engine is running, serious conditions may exist that could lead to immediate loss of power or severe catalytic converter damage. We recommend you do
not operate the vehicle. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Charging System Light
• This light shows the status of the electrical charging system. If the charging system lightremains on, it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging system.
• We recommend you do not continue driving if the charging system light is on. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
- Oil Pressure Warning Light
• This light indicates low engine oil pressure. If the light turns on while driving, stop thevehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible. A chime will sound for four minutes
when this light turns on.
• We recommend you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
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IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
• In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by takingthe appropriate action.
• On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, shift transmission into NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine idle speed.
NOTE:There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition:
• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
• You can also turn the Temperature Control to maximum heat, the Mode Control to floor and the Fan Control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a supplement to the
radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system.
• If the temperature reading does not return to normal, turn the engine off immediately.
• We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge
reads HOT (H), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner
turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on
HOT (H), and you hear continuous chimes, turn the engine off immediately, and call for
service.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your
radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when
the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
Engine Oil Overheating — 2.4L Gas
• On hot days the engine oil temperature may become too hot during sustainedhigh-speed driving or if towing a trailer up long grades. If this happens, a HOTOIL
message will flash in the odometer and the vehicle speed will be reduced to 48 mph
(77 km/h) maximum until the engine oil temperature is reduced.
NOTE:Although the maximum vehicle speed is reduced to 48 mph (77 km/h), you may
reduce vehicle speed further as needed. Once the engine oil temperature is reduced, you may
continue to drive normally.
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WARNING!
• Do not attempt jump-starting if the battery is frozen. It could rupture or explode andcause personal injury.
• Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is on. You can be injured by moving fan blades.
• Remove any metal jewelry such as watch bands or bracelets that might make an inadvertent electrical contact. You could be seriously injured.
• Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can burn your skin or eyes and generate hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. Keep open flames or sparks away from the battery.
• Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection and personal injury could result.
• Failure to follow this procedure could result in personal injury or property damage due to battery explosion.
• Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-)of the discharged battery. The
resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode and could result in personal
injury.
SHIFT LEVER OVERRIDE
• If a malfunction occurs and the shift lever cannot be moved out of the PARK position, you can use the following procedure to temporarily move the shift lever:
• To access the shift lever override, remove the cupholder liner.
• Firmly set the parking brake.
• Turn the ignition switch to the ACC or ON position without starting the engine.
• Press and maintain firm pressure on the brake pedal.
• Using a screwdriver or similar tool, press and hold the override tab through the access port on the center console.
• Move the shift lever into the NEUTRAL position.
• The vehicle may then be started in NEUTRAL.
• Reinstall the override cover.
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Air Conditioning..............22
Airbag ...................10
Alarm, Panic ................8
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) . . . 9
Audio Settings .......26,27,28,30,33,42
Automatic Headlights ...........17
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . . 21 Air Recirculation ............22
Automatic Operation ..........21
Rear Temperature Control ........21
Automatic Transmission Fluid Type ...............85
Axle Fluid .................85
Belts, Seat .................9
Brake Fluid ................85
Brake System Master Cylinder .............85
Break-In Recommendations,
New Vehicle ................17
Bulb Replacement .............92
Bulbs,Light ................92
Calibration, Compass ...........58
Change Oil Indicator ...........69
Changing A Flat Tire ............71
Child Restraint ...............11
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .......11
Climate Control ..............21
Clock Setting ........... 26,28,31,39
Compass Calibration ...........58
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ............85
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ......19
Cruise Light ................19
Customer Assistance ...........93
Defects, Reporting ............94
Dimmer Control ..............18
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .........18
Disarming, Theft System ..........9
E-85Fuel .................86
Electronic Speed Control
(Cruise Control) ..............19
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .....66Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) .................
58,59
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System ......24
Emergency, In Case of Jacking .................71
Jump Starting ..............76
Engine Break-In Recommendations .......17
Compartment ..............83
Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........85
Jump Starting ..............76
Oil ...................85
Oil Filter ................85
Oil Selection ..............85
Overheating ..............70
Event Data Recorder ............81
Flash-To-Pass ...............18
Flexible

Fuel Vehicles ...........86
Fluid Capacities ..............85
Fluid, Brake ................85
Fluids ...................85
Fog Lights ................ 17,18
Folding Rear Seat .............14
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..........80
Front Heated Seats ............15
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ..........69
Gasoline ................85
Specifications ..............85
Fuses ...................89
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ....60
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) .........69
Headlights Automatic ................17
Dimmer Switch .............18
HighBeam ...............18
Heated Mirrors ............. 21,22
Heated Seats ................15
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer)
Switch ...................18
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener)
Transmitter ................60
Hood Release ...............82
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