ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
• A long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmission and axle) inyour vehicle.
• Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km). After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
• While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in. Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detrimental and should
be avoided.
• The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated climate conditions under which
vehicle operations will occur. For the recommended viscosity and quality grades, refer to
“Maintaining Your Vehicle”.
NOTE:
A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles (kilometers) of opera-
tion. This should be considered a normal part of the break-in and not interpreted as an indica-
tion to an engine problem or malfunction.
CAUTION!
Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may result.
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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Airbag...................11
Air Conditioning..............26
Alarm, Panic ................8
Alarm (Security Alarm) ..........10
Arming Theft System (Security Alarm) . .10
Automatic Headlights ...........22
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) . .26
Automatic Transmission Fluid Type ...............96
Axle Fluid .................96
Belts, Seat .................16
Brake Fluid .................96
Brake System Master Cylinder ............97
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ..............21
Bulb Replacement ............106
Bulbs,Light............... .106
Calibration, Compass ...........70
Change Oil Indicator ...........80
Changing A Flat Tire ...........82
Child Restraint ...............12
Climate Control ..............25
Clock ...................62
Compass Calibration ...........70
Convertible Top .............8,27
Convertible Top Manual Override .....28
Cooling System Coolant Capacity ...........96
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ......24
Cruise Light ................24
Customer Assistance ...........107
Defects, Reporting ............108
Dimmer Control ..............22
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .........22
Disarming, Theft System ..........10
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System . . . .30, 31
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ............24
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) .....77
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).................70 Emergency, In Case of
Brake Warning Light ..........79
Jacking ................82
Jump Starting .............87
Engine Break-In Recommendations ......21
Compartment .............94
Coolant (Antifreeze) .........96
Jump Starting .............87
Oil ..................96
Oil Filter ................96
Oil Selection .............96
Overheating ..............81
EventDataRecorder............92
Flash-To-Pass ...............22
Fluid, Brake ................
97
Fluid Capacities ..............96
Fluids ...................96
FogLights...............22, 23
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ..........91
Front Heated Seats .............19
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .........80
Gasoline ................96
Specifications .............96
Fuse .................. .103
Fuses ...................103
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ....71
Headlights Automatic ...............22
Dimmer Switch ............22
HighBeam ..............22
Heated Mirrors .............25, 26
Heated Seats ................19
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch .................22
HomeLink® (Garage Door Opener) ....71
Hood Release ...............93
Instrument Cluster Indicators ................7
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) .....103
Interior and Instrument Lights .......4,5
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ....23
Introduction .................2
INDEX
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UTILITY
• How do I know how much I can tow with my Chrysler 200? pg. 75
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
• What do I do if my TPMS warning light is blinking? pg. 77
• How do I change a flat tire? pg. 82
• How do I Jump-Start my vehicle? pg. 87
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
• Where is my Fuse Block located? pg. 103
• What type of oil do I use? pg. 96
• How often should I change my engine’s oil? pg. 98
• What should my tire pressure be set at? pg. 105
FAQ(HowTo?)
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