2014 CHRYSLER 200 CONVERTIBLE heater

HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the
instrument panel, below the radio.Press the switch to turn on the Hazard Warning
flasher. When the switch is activated, all direc-
tional turn signals will flash on and off to warn oncoming
traffic of an emergency. Press the switch a second time to
turn off the Hazard Warning flashers.
This is an emergency warning system and it should not
be used when the vehicle is in motion. Use it when your
vehicle is disabled and it is creating a safety hazard for
other motorists.
When you must leave the vehicle to seek assistance, the
Hazard Warning flashers will continue to operate even
though the ignition is placed in the OFF position.
NOTE: With extended use the Hazard Warning flashers
may wear down your battery.
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
In any of the following situations, you can reduce the
potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac-
tion.
• On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, place the transmission
in 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 blower control
to high. This allows the heater core to act as a
398 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

WARNING!
•Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when-
ever 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 rings, watch
bands and bracelets that could 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.
1. Set the parking brake, shift the automatic transmission into PARK and turn the ignition to LOCK.
2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary electri- cal accessories. 3. Remove the protective cover over the remote positive
(+) battery post. To remove the cover, press the locking
tab and pull upward on the cover.
Locking Tab
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 413

U.S.Metric
Cooling System*
2.4L Engine (MOPAR® Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10
Year/150,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) 7.7 Quarts
7.3 Liters
3.6L Engine (MOPAR® Antifreeze/Engine Coolant 10
Year/150,000 Mile Formula or equivalent) 11.6 Quarts
11 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant We recommend you use MOPAR® Antifreeze/Coolant
10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula OAT (Organic Additive
Technology).
478 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)........189
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ..............333
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) ......235
Emergency, In Case of Jacking .............................. .400
Jump Starting ..........................411
Towing ............................. .418
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........426
Engine ................................ .423
Air Cleaner .......................... .432
Block Heater ......................... .302
Break-In Recommendations .................91
Checking Oil Level ..................... .429
Compartment ......................... .424
Compartment Identification ................424
Coolant (Antifreeze) .....................442
Cooling ............................. .442
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................92
Fuel Requirements ..................... .370Jump Starting
..........................411
Oil................................. .429
Oil Change Interval ..................... .225
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .423
Oil Selection .......................... .430
Oil Synthetic ......................... .432
Overheating .......................... .398
Starting ............................. .301
Temperature Gauge ..................... .218
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... .431
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ...................431
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............65
Entry System, Illuminated ....................21
Ethanol ............................... .371
Event Data Recorder ........................69
Exhaust Gas Caution ........................92
Exhaust System ...........................92
Extender, Seat Belt .........................57
504 INDEX

Bulb Replacement...................... .471
Cleaning ............................ .456
High Beam ........................... .232
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch .........180
On With Wipers ....................... .179
Passing ............................. .181
Replacing ............................ .471
Switch .............................. .178
Head Restraints ......................... .171
Heated Mirrors .......................... .127
Heated Seats ............................ .167
Heater ................................ .283
Heater, Engine Block ...................... .302
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . . .180
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ .386
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) ............192
Hood Prop ............................. .176Hood Release
........................... .175
Ignition .................................12
Key..................................12
Lock .................................12
Ignition Key Removal .......................12
Illuminated Entry ..........................21
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ....................15
Infant Restraint ...........................70
Information Center, Vehicle ..................235
Inside Rearview Mirror .....................124
Instrument Cluster ....................... .217
Instrument Panel and Controls ................216
Instrument Panel Cover .....................457
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ...............459
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ..............464
Interior Appearance Care ....................457
Interior Lighting ......................... .183
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) .............185
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INDEX 507