2013 CHRYSLER 200 CONVERTIBLE coolant temperature

•Make sure that the coolant expansion bottle overflow
hoses are not kinked or obstructed.
•Keep the front of the radiator clean. If your vehicle is
equipped with air conditioning, keep the front of the
condenser clean.
•Do not change the thermostat for Summer or Winter
operation. If replacement is ever necessary, install
ONLY the correct type thermostat. Other designs may
result in unsatisfactory engine coolant (antifreeze)
performance, poor gas mileage, and increased emis-
sions.
Brake System
In order to assure brake system performance, all brake
system components should be inspected periodically.
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” for the proper
maintenance intervals.
WARNING!
Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and
possibly a collision. Driving with your foot resting or
riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally
high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear, and
possible brake damage. You would not have your full
braking capacity in an emergency.
Master Cylinder – Brake Fluid Level Check
Check the fluid level in the master cylinder immediately
if the brake system warning light indicates system fail-
ure.
Check the fluid level in the master cylinder when per-
forming underhood services.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
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.
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 “Oil Change Required” message is
displayed. Severe Operating Conditions can cause the
change oil message to illuminate as early as 3,500 miles
(5,600 km) since last reset. Have your vehicle serviced as
soon as possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
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 otherthan 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” for further in-
formation
NOTE:Under no circumstances should oil change inter-
vals exceed 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or twelve months,
whichever comes first.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
•Check engine oil level
•Check windshield washer fluid level
•Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual
wear or damage
•Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering and transmission as
needed
•Check function of all interior and exterior lights
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About Your Brakes........................328
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)................331
Accessory Delay, Power......................12
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............443
Adding Fuel.............................379
Adding Washer Fluid......................438
Additives, Fuel...........................373
Airbag..................................57
Airbag Deployment........................65
Airbag Light.............................62
Airbag Maintenance........................66
Airbag, Side..............................60
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)................61
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter). . . .432
Air Conditioner Maintenance.................434
Air Conditioning..........................285
Air Conditioning Controls...................285
Air Conditioning Filter.....................297
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips..............298Air Conditioning Refrigerant.................434
Air Conditioning System....................285
Air Pressure, Tires.........................351
Alarm System (Security Alarm)................18
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle...............7
Antenna, Satellite Radio.....................273
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..................442
Disposal.............................445
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)................331
Anti-Lock Warning Light....................331
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)..........18
Appearance Care.........................453
Ashtray................................205
Assistance Towing.........................143
Auto Down Power Windows..................36
Automatic Dimming Mirror..................126
Automatic Door Locks......................33
Automatic Oil Change Indicator...............227
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)..........290
498 INDEX

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)..............336
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)......236
Emergency, In Case of
Jacking..............................400
Jump Starting.........................410
Towing..............................417
Emission Control System Maintenance..........426
Engine.................................423
Air Cleaner...........................432
Block Heater..........................304
Break-In Recommendations................90
Checking Oil Level.....................429
Compartment.........................424
Compartment Identification...............424
Coolant (Antifreeze).....................442
Cooling..............................441
Exhaust Gas Caution.....................91
Fuel Requirements......................370
Jump Starting.........................410Oil .................................429
Oil Change Interval.....................227
Oil Filler Cap.........................423
Oil Selection..........................430
Oil Synthetic..........................431
Overheating..........................398
Starting..............................303
Temperature Gauge.....................220
Engine Oil Viscosity.......................431
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart...................431
Enhanced Accident Response Feature............64
Entry System, Illuminated....................21
Ethanol................................371
Event Data Recorder........................68
Exhaust Gas Caution........................91
Exhaust System...........................91
Extender, Seat Belt.........................56
Exterior Lights............................95
502 INDEX

Gasoline.............................370
Gauge...............................220
Light...............................221
Materials Added.......................373
Methanol............................371
Octane Rating.........................370
Requirements.........................370
Tank Capacity.........................475
Fuel, Flexible............................375
Fueling................................379
Fuel System Caution.......................380
Fuses..................................462
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink).............192
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)...................379
Gasoline, Clean Air........................371
Gasoline, Reformulated.....................371
Gauges
Coolant Temperature....................220Fuel................................220
Odometer............................224
Tachometer...........................224
Gear Ranges.............................308
Gear Select Lever Override..................416
General Information........................18
Glass Cleaning...........................458
Gross Axle Weight Rating...................382
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating..................382
GVWR.................................382
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™)...............129
Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water........................324
Hazard Warning Flasher....................398
Headlights..............................470
Bulb Replacement......................470
Cleaning.............................456
504 INDEX

Shoulder Belts............................43
Side Airbag..............................64
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters)............297
Signals, Turn.............................95
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)...................360
Snow Tires..............................354
Spare Tire...............................355
Speed Control (Cruise Control)................189
Speedometer.............................220
Starting.................................28
Cold Weather.........................304
Remote...............................28
Starting and Operating.....................303
Starting Procedures........................303
Steering
Power...............................327
Tilt Column...........................188
Wheel, Tilt...........................188
Steering Wheel Audio Controls...............283Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System Controls . . .283
Storage................................468
Storage, Vehicle...........................296
Stuck, Freeing............................415
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag..........57
Synthetic Engine Oil.......................431
System, Remote Starting.....................28
Tachometer..............................224
Taillights...............................473
Telescoping Steering Column.................188
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)..........290
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant............220
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)..................18
Theft System (Security Alarm).................18
Tilt Steering Column.......................188
Time Delay, Headlight......................179
Tip Start................................303
Tire and Loading Information Placard...........345
512 INDEX