2014 CHRYSLER 200 CONVERTIBLE overheating

Resetting The Light After Servicing
• Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (do not start engine).
• Fully depress the accelerator pedal three times within 10 seconds.
• Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position.
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
• In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking theappropriate action.• On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, shift transmission into 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 Fan Control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a supplement to the radiator and
aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system.
• If the temperature reading does not return to normal, turn the engine off immediately.
• We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
Engine Oil Overheating — 2.4L Gas
• On hot days the engine oil temperature may become too hot during sustained high-speeddriving or if towing a trailer up long grades. If this happens, a HOTOIL message will flash in the
odometer and the vehicle speed will be reduced to 48 mph (77 km/h) maximum until the
engine oil temperature is reduced.
NOTE:
Although the maximum vehicle speed is reduced to 48 mph (77 km/h), you may reduce vehicle
speed further as needed. Once the engine oil temperature is reduced, you may continue to drive
normally.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads
HOT (H), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off
until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on HOT (H), and
you hear continuous chimes, turn the engine off immediately, and call for service.
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FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
• If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved by a rockingmotion. Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the front wheels. Then
move the shift lever back and forth between REVERSE and DRIVE. Using minimal accelera-
tor pedal pressure to maintain the rocking motion, without spinning the wheels, is most
effective.
NOTE:
To improve the vehicle's traction when starting off in deep snow, sand or gravel, it may be
desirable to switch the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) to “Partial Off ” mode by momentarily
pressing the ESC Off
switch. For further information on ESC, refer to the Owner's Manual
on the DVD.
CAUTION!
• When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting between REVERSE and DRIVE, do not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage may result.
• Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transmission overheating
and failure. It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h)
while in gear (no transmission shifting occurring).
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive wheel speeds may cause
tire damage or failure. A tire could explode and injure someone. Do not spin your vehicle's
wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) when you are stuck. Do not let anyone near a spinning
wheel, no matter what the speed.
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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
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iPod®/USB/MP3 Control..........62
Bluetooth Streaming Audio ......69
Jacking Instructions ............83
Jack Location ...............82
Jack Operation ............ .82, 83
Jump Starting ...............87
KeyFob...................8
Key Fob Programmable Features .....70
Keyless Enter-N-Go ............8
Lane Change and Turn Signals .......23
Lane Change Assist ............23
Lap/Shoulder Belts .............16
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren) ............. .12, 14
Liftgate ...................8
LightBulbs................106
Lights Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) . . .77
Turn Signal ...............23
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH)................12
Maintenance Record ...........102
Maintenance Schedule ...........98
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .............79
Mirrors Heated .............. .25, 26
MOPAR® Accessories ..........109
Navigation ...............43,54
Navigation Voice Prompt Volume . . .44, 54
New Vehicle Break-In Period ........21
Oil Change Indicator ...........80
Oil, Engine Capacity ...............96
Outlet Power .................74
Overheating, Engine ............81
Panic Alarm .................8
Placard, Tire and Loading Information . .105 Power
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . .74
Seats ..................17
Steering ............. .96, 97
Preparation for Jacking ..........82
Programmable Electronic Features .....70
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ........23
Recreational Towing ............76
Remote Starting System .........8,9
Replacement Bulbs ............106
Reporting Safety Defects .........108
Schedule, Maintenance ..........98
Seat Belts .................16
Seats ....................17
Adjustment ..............17
Heated ................19
Power .................17
Security Against Theft ...........10
Setting the Clock .............
62
Shift Lever Override ............89
Signals, Turn ................23
SpareTire.................82
Spark Plugs ................96
Speed Control Cancel .................24
Resume ................24
Set ..................24
Starting Remote.................9
Steering TiltColumn ..............20
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ......61
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag . .11
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint .......13
Theft System Arming ...........10
Theft System Disarming ..........10
Tilt Steering Column ............20
Ti re s Air Pressure .............105
Changing ...............82
Jacking ................82
SpareTire ...............82
Towing...................75 Disabled Vehicle ...........90
Recreational ..............76
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