2013 CHRYSLER 200 CONVERTIBLE oil dipstick

ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 2.4L
1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 7 — Air Cleaner Filter
2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 8 — Engine Oil Fill
3 — Automatic Transmission Dipstick 9 — Coolant Pressure Cap
4 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 10 — Engine Oil Dipstick
5 — Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 11 — Washer Fluid Reservoir
6 — Power Distribution Center (Fuses)
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 3.6L
1 — Engine Coolant Reservoir 5 — Air Cleaner Filter
2 — Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 6 — Engine Oil Dipstick
3 — Brake Fluid Reservoir 7 — Engine Oil Fill
4 — Integrated Power Module (Fuses) 8 — Washer Fluid Reservoir 424 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

CAUTION! (Continued)
•Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids
that protect the performance and durability of your
vehicle and also allow extended maintenance inter-
vals. Do not use chemical flushes in these compo-
nents as the chemicals can damage your engine,
transmission, power steering or air conditioning.
Such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty. If a flush is needed because of
component malfunction, use only the specified
fluid for the flushing procedure.
Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must
be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at
regular intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time to
check the engine oil level is about five minutes after afully warmed engine is shut off. Do not check oil level
before starting the engine after it has sat overnight.
Checking engine oil level when the engine is cold will
give you an incorrect reading.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground and
only when the engine is hot, will improve the accuracy of
the oil level readings. Maintain the oil level between the
range markings on the dipstick. Either the range mark-
ings consist of a crosshatch zone marked SAFE or a
crosshatch zone marked with MIN at the low end of the
range and MAX at the high end of the range. Adding one
quart of oil when the reading is at the low end of the
range marking will raise the oil level to the high end of
the range marking.CAUTION!
Do not overfill the engine. Overfilling the engine
will cause oil aeration, which can lead to loss of oil
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6. Remove the dipstick and determine if the fluid is hot
or cold. Hot fluid is approximately 180° F (82° C),
which is the normal operating temperature after the
vehicle is driven at least 15 miles (24 km). Hot fluid
cannot be held comfortably between the fingertips.
Cold fluid is at a temperature of approximately 80° F
(27° C).
7. Wipe the dipstick clean and reinsert it until seated.
Then, remove the dipstick and note the fluid level on
both sides. The fluid level reading is only valid if there
is a solid coating of oil on both sides of the dipstick.
Note that the holes in the dipstick will be full of fluid
if the actual level is at or above the hole.
•If the fluid is hot, the fluid level should be in the
crosshatched area marked “HOT” (between the up-
per two holes in the dipstick).
•If the fluid is cold, the fluid level should be between
the lower two holes in the area marked “COLD.”If the fluid level is low, add fluid through the dipstick
tube to bring it to the proper level. Do not overfill. After
adding any quantity of oil through the dipstick tube, wait
at least two minutes for the oil to fully drain into the
transmission before rechecking the fluid level.
8. Check for leaks. Release the parking brake.
To prevent dirt and water from entering the transmission
after checking or replenishing fluid, make sure that the
dipstick cap is properly reseated.
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Required Maintenance Intervals.
Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following
page for the required maintenance intervals.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil
Change Indicator System:
•Change oil and filter.
•Rotate the tires.Rotate at the first sign of irregu-
lar wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator
system turns on.
•Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as
required.
•Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped
with dipstick.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil
Change Indicator System:
•Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses
and park brake.
•Inspect engine cooling system protection and
hoses.
•Inspect exhaust system.
•Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or
off-road conditions.
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 481

Pressure Cap..........................444
Radiator Cap..........................444
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)............442
Corrosion Protection.......................453
Cruise Light.............................228
Cupholders.............................206
Customer Assistance.......................489
Customer Programmable Features.............246
Data Recorder, Event.......................68
Daytime Running Lights....................182
Dealer Service............................427
Deck Lid, Power Release.....................38
Defroster, Rear Window.....................212
Defroster, Windshield.......................93
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers..................185
Diagnostic System, Onboard.................425
Dimmer Switch, Headlight...................180
DipsticksAutomatic Transmission..................451
Oil (Engine)..........................429
Power Steering........................327
Disabled Vehicle Towing....................417
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...............445
Door Locks..............................31
Door Locks, Automatic......................33
Door Opener, Garage.......................192
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt......................170
Driving
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water...............................324
E-85 Fuel...............................375
Electrical Power Outlets.....................202
Electric Rear Window Defrost.................212
Electric Remote Mirrors.....................127
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)........189
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INDEX 501

Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine).......233
Manual, Service..........................494
Map/Reading Lights.......................183
Master Cylinder (Brakes)....................447
Memory Feature (Memory Seat)...............170
Methanol...............................371
Mini-Trip Computer.......................235
Mirrors................................125
Automatic Dimming....................126
Electric Powered.......................127
Electric Remote........................127
Heated..............................128
Outside..............................128
Rearview............................125
Vanity...............................129
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle...............7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System................362
Mopar Parts.............................427MTBE/ETBE............................371
New Vehicle Break-In Period..................90
Occupant Restraints........................40
Occupant Restraints (Sedan)..................60
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)................370
Odometer...............................224
Trip ................................224
Oil Change Indicator.......................227
Oil Change Indicator, Reset..................227
Oil, Engine..............................429
Capacity.............................475
Change Interval........................227
Checking............................429
Dipstick.............................429
Disposal.............................432
Filter...............................432
Filter Disposal.........................432
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