2013 CHRYSLER 200 power

ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Spark Plugs – 3.6L Engine We recommend you use MOPAR® Spark Plugs (Gap 0.043 in [1.1 mm]).
Fuel Selection 87 Octane
* PZEV = Partial Zero Emission Vehicle
Chassis
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transmission We recommend youONLYuse MOPAR® ATF+4® Automatic Transmission
Fluid. Failure to use ATF+4® fluid may affect the function or performance
of your transmission.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR® DOT 3 and SAE J1703. If DOT 3 brake
fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable.
Power Steering Reservoir We recommend you use MOPAR® Power Steering Fluid +4, MOPAR®
ATF+4® Automatic Transmission Fluid.
474 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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
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.
• Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses
and park brake.
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Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses.
• Inspect exhaust system.
• Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 477

About Your Brakes....................... .324
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) ................327
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) ............444
Adding Fuel ............................ .377
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... .439
Additives, Fuel .......................... .371
Airbag ..................................60
Airbag Deployment ........................71
Airbag Light .............................68
Airbag Maintenance ........................73
Airbag, Side ..............................64
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ................64
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . .433
Air Conditioner Maintenance .................435
Air Conditioning ......................... .276
Air Conditioning Controls ...................276
Air Conditioning Filter .....................289
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ..............290
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .................435Air Conditioning System
....................276
Air Pressure, Tires ........................ .348
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ................19
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............7
Antenna, Satellite Radio .....................264
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..................443
Disposal ............................. .446
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................327
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................327
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ..........19
Appearance Care ........................ .454
Ashtray ............................... .197
Assistance Towing ........................ .126
Auto Down Power Windows ..................37
Automatic Dimming Mirror ..................107
Automatic Door Locks ......................34
Automatic Oil Change Indicator ...............216
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........281
Automatic Transaxle ........................12
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Automatic Transmission....................301
Adding Fluid ......................... .451
Fluid and Filter Changes ..................453
Fluid Level Check ...................... .451
Fluid Type ........................... .450
Gear Ranges .......................... .304
Special Additives ...................... .451
Autostick .............................. .318
Auto Unlock, Doors ........................34
Auto Up Power Windows ....................38
Battery ................................ .433
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........27
Location ............................. .433
Belts, Seat ...............................99
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................438
B-Pillar Location ......................... .343
Brake Assist System ...................... .331
Brake, Parking .......................... .324Brake System
........................... .448
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... .327
Fluid Check .......................... .449
Master Cylinder ....................... .449
Parking ............................. .324
Warning Light ........................ .213
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................303
Bulb Replacement ........................ .465
Bulbs, Light ............................ .101
Calibration, Compass ..................... .233
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...........21
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .471
Caps, Filler Fuel ................................ .377
Oil (Engine) .......................... .423
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................445
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...................98
Car Washes ............................ .454
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Pressure Cap......................... .445
Radiator Cap ......................... .445
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .............443
Corrosion Protection ...................... .454
Crankcase Ventilation Module .................21
Cruise Light ............................ .217
Cupholders ............................ .162
Customer Assistance ...................... .485
Customer Programmable Features .............237
Data Recorder, Event .......................74
Daytime Running Lights ....................169
Dealer Service ........................... .428
Deck Lid, Power Release .....................40
Defroster, Rear Window .....................204
Defroster, Windshield .......................99
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................173
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................425
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...................168 Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission ..................451
Oil (Engine) .......................... .429
Disabled Vehicle Towing ....................417
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................446
Door Locks ..............................32
Door Locks, Automatic ......................34
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .321
E-85 Fuel .............................. .373
Electrical Power Outlets .....................193
Electric Rear Window Defrost .................204
Electric Remote Mirrors .....................109
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........177
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............332
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......226
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Fabric Care............................. .457
Filler Location Fuel ....................... .210
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .433
Air Conditioning ...................... .289
Engine Oil ........................... .432
Engine Oil Disposal .....................432
Flashers ............................... .396
Hazard Warning ....................... .396
Turn Signal .......................... .101
Flash-To-Pass ........................... .168
Flexible Fuel Vehicles Cruising Range ........................ .376
Engine Oil ........................... .376
Fuel Requirements ..................... .373
Maintenance .......................... .377
Replacement Parts ...................... .377
Starting ............................. .376
Flooded Engine Starting ....................298 Fluid Capacities
......................... .471
Fluid Leaks ............................ .101
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transmission ..................451
Brake ............................... .449
Cooling System ........................ .443
Engine Oil ........................... .429
Power Steering ........................ .474
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts ...........473
Fog Lights ............................. .168
Fog Light Service ........................ .469
Folding Rear Seat ........................ .161
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle .....................414
Fuel .................................. .369
Adding ............................. .377
Additives ............................ .371
Clean Air ............................ .369
Ethanol ............................. .370
Filler

Cap (Gas Cap) .....................210
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Hazard Warning Flasher....................396
Headlights ............................. .466
Bulb Replacement ...................... .466
Cleaning ............................ .456
High Beam ........................... .168
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch .........168
On With Wipers ....................... .176
Passing ............................. .168
Replacing ............................ .466
Switch .............................. .166
Head Restraints ......................... .157
Heated Mirrors ...........................110
Heated Seats ............................ .152
Heater ................................ .276
Heater, Engine Block ...................... .300
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ .384Hood Prop
............................. .164
Hood Release ........................... .163
Ignition .................................12
Key..................................12
Ignition Key Removal .......................12
Illuminated Entry ..........................21
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ....................15
Infant Restraint ...........................75
Information Center, Vehicle ..................226
Inside Rearview Mirror .....................107
Instrument Cluster ....................... .209
Instrument Panel and Controls ................208
Instrument Panel Cover .....................457
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ...............459
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ..............460
Interior Appearance Care ....................457
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Engine Temperature Warning...............212
Exterior ............................. .101
Fog ................................ .168
Headlights ........................... .166
Headlights On With Wipers ................176
Headlight Switch ...................... .166
High Beam Indicator .....................224
Illuminated Entry ........................21
Instrument Cluster ..................... .166
Interior ............................. .170
License ............................. .471
Lights On Reminder .....................167
Low Fuel .............................211
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) .........222
Map Reading ......................... .170
Oil Pressure .......................... .212
Passing ............................. .168
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... .212Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)
................19
Service .............................. .466
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) ...............219
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ............220
Traction Control ....................... .334
Turn Signal .......................... .101
Voltage ...............................211
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ......210
Loading Vehicle ......................... .380
Capacities ........................... .381
Tires ............................... .343
Locks ..................................32
Automatic Door .........................34
Auto Unlock ...........................34
Child Protection .........................35
Door .................................32
Power Door ............................33
Low Tire Pressure System ...................360
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