2015 CHRYSLER 200 overheating

IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating by taking the
appropriate action:
• On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, shift the transmission to NEUTRAL, but do not increase engineidle 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 supplement to the radiator and
aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system.
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.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your
radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until the
radiator has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap when the
radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
TIRE SERVICE KIT
Your vehicle may be equipped with a Tire Service Kit.
Small punctures up to 1/4” (6 mm) in the tire tread can be sealed with the Tire Service Kit. Foreign
objects (e.g., screws or nails) should not be removed from the tire. The Tire Service Kit can be
used in outside temperatures down to approximately -4°F (-20°C).
This kit will provide a temporary tire seal, allowing you to drive your vehicle up to 100 miles
(160 km) with a maximum speed of 55 mph (90 km/h).
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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WARNING!
• When temperatures are below the freezing point, electrolyte in a discharged battery mayfreeze. Do not attempt jump-starting because the battery could rupture or explode and
cause personal injury. Battery temperature must be brought above the freezing point
before attempting a jump-start.
• Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever 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 watch bands or bracelets, that might make an inadver-
tent electrical contact. You could be severely 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.
• Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection and
personal injury could result.
• Failure to follow this procedure could result in personal injury or property damage due to
battery explosion.
• Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode and could result in personal injury.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved by a rocking motion.
Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the front wheels. Then shift back
and forth between REVERSE and DRIVE. Using minimal accelerator pedal pressure to maintain
the rocking motion, without spinning the wheels, is most effective.
NOTE:
• Shifts between DRIVE and REVERSE can only be achieved at wheel speeds of 5 mph
(8 km/h) or less. Whenever the transmission remains in NEUTRAL for more than 2 seconds,
you must press the brake pedal to engage DRIVE or REVERSE.
• 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 momen-
tarily 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).
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
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Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) . . .159
Oil Pressure Warning Light......155
Park/Headlight ON Indicator .....160
SeatBeltReminderLight .......158
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Light ................ .156
Transmission Temperature Warning
Light ................ .157
Turn Signal Indicator .........160
Vehicle Security Light .........160
Clutch ................. .189
Clutch Fluid .............. .189
CompactSpareTire ...........199
Cooling System ............. .189
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .....189
Coolant Capacity ...........188
Coolant Level ............189
Disposal of Used Coolant ......189
Drain, Flush, and Refill ........189
Inspection ............. .189
Points to Remember .........189
Pressure Cap ............ .189
Selection of Coolant
(Antifreeze) ...........188, 189
Corrosion Protection ...........189
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ......38
Cruise Light ................38
Customer Assistance ...........202
Customer Programmable Features . . . .148
Deck Lid, Emergency Release .......16
Deck Lid, Power Release ..........16
Defects, Reporting ............203
Defroster, Rear Window ........45, 46
Defroster, Windshield .........45, 46
Dimmer Control ..............36
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .........36
Disabled Vehicle Towing .........155
Disarming, Security System ........17
Discharged Battery ............176
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .....189
Door Locks ................10
Door Locks ...............13
D

riverCockpit ...............6
Driver Information Display Controls ............... .146
DID................. .146EVIC/DID ..............146
Programmable Features
........147
Electric Parking Brake ...........55
Electronics Your Vehicle's Sound System . . .64, 65
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ............38
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . . .159
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator ............... .160
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light ................ .156
Electronic Vehicle Information Center Controls ............... .146
EVIC.................146
Programmable Features ........147
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)..............146, 147
Programmable Features ........13
Emergency Deck Lid Release .......16
Emergency, In Case of Brake Warning Light .........158
Jacking ............... .168
Overheating .............161
Towing ............... .155
Emergency Trunk Release .........16
Engine Air Cleaner ............. .189
Break-In Recommendations ......35
Checking Oil Level ..........189
Compartment .............184
Coolant (Antifreeze) .........188
Cooling ............... .189
Oil............... .188, 189
Oil Filler Cap ............ .189
Oil Selection ...........188, 189
Overheating .............161
Starting ................14
Stopping ................14
Temperature Warning Light ......157
EventDataRecorder.......... .181
EVIC EVIC/DID ..............146
Exhaust System ............. .189
FAQ.................. .205
INDEX
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Lights...................201
Fog................. .160
Headlights...............36
High Beam Indicator .........160
Security Alarm ............160
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) . .156
Turn Signal ...............35
Locks Door..................10
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren (LATCH)................26
Lubrication, Body .............189
Maintenance Free Battery .........189
Maintenance, General ..........189
Maintenance Procedures .........189
Maintenance Record ...........192
Maintenance Schedule ..........190
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) ............... .159
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .........189
MemorySeat ...............29
Mirrors Heated ............ .45, 47, 50
MOPAR® Accessories ..........204
Navigation ..............106,138
New Vehicle Break-In Period ........35
Occupant Restraints ............24
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ......188
Oil,Engine............. .188, 189
Capacity .............. .188
Change Interval ...........189
Checking ...............189
Disposal .............. .189
Filter .............. .188, 189
Filter Disposal ............189
Materials Added to ..........189
Recommendation ........188, 189
Viscosity ............ .188, 189
Oil Filter, Selection ............189
Oil Pressure Light ............ .155
Outlet Power................ .152
Overheating, Engine ...........161
Paddle Shift Mode .............53 Paint Care
............... .189
Panic Alarm ................
11
Parking Brake ...............55
ParkSense® .................57
ParkSense® Active Park Assist .......58
ParkSense® System, Front And Rear ....57
ParkSense® System, Rear ..........57
Phone (Pairing) ...........109, 142
Placard, Tire and Loading Information . .198
Power Deck Lid Release ...........16
Glass Sunroof .............61
Inverter ............... .151
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . .152
Seats .................29
Preparation for Jacking ..........169
Programmable Electronic Features . . . .148
Purchase Apps Uconnect® Access ...........71
Radio ...................66
Radio (Sound Systems) ..........66
Rain Sensitive Wiper System ........37
RearCamera ...............60
RearCrossPath..............60
Rear Park Assist System ..........57
Rear ParkSense System ........57, 60
Rear Seat, Folding .............31
Recreational Towing ............153
Refrigerant ................189
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Arm The Alarm .............17
Disarm The Alarm ...........17
Lock The Doors ............10
Panic Alarm ..............11
Unlatch The Trunk ...........10
Unlock The Doors ...........10
Remote Starting Enter Remote Start Mode .......11
Exit Remote Start Mode ........11
How To Use Remote Start .......11
KeyFob ................11
Remote Starting System ........11
Remote Starting System ..........11
Remote Trunk Release ...........16
Replacement Bulbs ............201
Reporting Safety Defects .........203
INDEX
210