2016 CHRYSLER 200 check transmission fluid

CAUTION!(Continued)
•Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids
that protect the performance and durability of your
vehicle and also allow extended maintenance inter-
vals. Do not use chemical flushes in these compo-
nents as the chemicals can damage your engine,
transmission or air conditioning. Such damage is
not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
If a flush is needed because of component malfunc-
tion, use only the specified fluid for the flushing
procedure.
Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must
be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at regular intervals, such as every month. The best time to
check the engine oil level is about five minutes after a
fully warmed up engine is shut off.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings.
There are three possible dipstick types,
•
Crosshatched zone.
• Crosshatched zone marked SAFE.
• Crosshatched zone marked with MIN at the low end of
the range and MAX at the high end of the range.
NOTE: Always maintain the oil level within the cross-
hatch markings on the dipstick.
Adding 1 quart (1.0 liters) of oil when the reading is at the
low end of the dipstick range will raise the oil level to the
high end of the range marking.
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NOTE:No chemical flushes should be used in any
transmission; only the approved lubricant should be
used.
CAUTION!
Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac-
turer ’s recommended fluid may cause deterioration
in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter
shudder. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine
Parts” in this section for fluid specifications.
Special Additives
The manufacturer strongly recommends against using
any special additives in the transmission. Automatic
Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered product and
its performance may be impaired by supplemental addi-
tives. Therefore, do not add any fluid additives to the transmission. Avoid using transmission sealers as they
may adversely affect seals.
CAUTION!
Do not use chemical flushes in your transmission as
the chemicals can damage your transmission compo-
nents. Such damage is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Fluid Level Check
The fluid level is preset at the factory and does not
require adjustment under normal operating conditions.
Routine fluid level checks are not required, therefore the
transmission has no dipstick. Your authorized dealer can
check your transmission fluid level using special service
tools. If you notice fluid leakage or transmission malfunc-
tion, visit your authorized dealer immediately to have7
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the transmission fluid level checked. Operating the ve-
hicle with an improper fluid level can cause severe
transmission damage.
CAUTION!
If a transmission fluid leak occurs, visit your autho-
rized dealer immediately. Severe transmission dam-
age may occur. Your authorized dealer has the proper
tools to adjust the fluid level accurately.
Fluid And Filter Changes
Under normal operating conditions, the fluid installed at
the factory will provide satisfactory lubrication for the
life of the vehicle.
Routine fluid and filter changes are not required. How-
ever, change the fluid and filter if the fluid becomes
contaminated (with water, etc.), or if the transmission is
disassembled for any reason.
Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion
Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion
Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo-
graphic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roads
passable in snow and ice and those that are sprayed on
trees and road surfaces during other seasons are highly
corrosive to the metal in your vehicle. Outside parking,
which exposes your vehicle to airborne contaminants,
road surfaces on which the vehicle is operated, extreme
hot or cold weather and other extreme conditions will
have an adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and under-
body protection.
The following maintenance recommendations will enable
you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion
resistance built into your vehicle.
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AlarmArm The System ........................19
Disarm The System .......................20
Rearming The System .....................19
Tamper Alert ...........................21
Vehicle Security Alarm ....................19
Alarm, Panic .............................24
Alarm (Security Alarm) .....................325
All Wheel Drive (AWD) .....................464
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ...............7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ...............610, 653
Disposal ............................. .613
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................475
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................341
Appearance Care ........................ .618
Assist, Hill Start ......................... .478
Auto Down Power Windows ..................42
Automatic Door Locks ......................34
Automatic Headlights ..................... .160Automatic High Beams
.....................161
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..........416
Automatic Transaxle ...................... .451
Automatic Transmission .................453, 618
Adding Fluid ...................... .618, 657
Fluid And Filter Changes ..................618
Fluid Change ......................... .618
Fluid Level Check ...................616, 617
Fluid Type ........................ .616, 657
Special Additives ...................... .617
Autostick .............................. .461
Auto Unlock, Doors ........................34
Auto Up Power Windows ....................43
Axle Lubrication ......................... .657
Battery ............................ .327, 599
Charging System Light ...................327
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ........25
Remote Battery Replacement ................25
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Transmitter Battery Replacement.............25
Belts, Seat ...............................110
Body Mechanism Lubrication .................605
B-Pillar Location ......................... .495
Brake Assist System ...................... .478
Brake Control System, Electronic ..............475
Brake Fluid ............................ .657
Brake System ........................ .474, 615
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... .474
Fluid Check ....................... .615, 657
Master Cylinder ....................... .615
Warning Light ........................ .323
Brake/Transmission Interlock .................453
Brightness, Interior Lights ...................167
Bulb Replacement ..................639, 641, 646
Bulbs, Light .......................112, 639, 646
Camera, Rear ........................... .268
Capacities, Fluid ......................... .653Caps, Filler
Fuel ................................ .532
Oil (Engine) ....................589, 590, 597
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ................612
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............109, 528
Cargo Area Features ...................... .304
Cargo Compartment ...................... .304
Car Washes ............................ .619
Certification Label ........................ .536
Chains, Tire ............................ .512
Changing A Flat Tire ...................... .558
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ .489
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . .592
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ..............108
Checks, Safety .......................... .108
Child Restraint ............................86
Child Restraints Booster Seats ...........................90
Center Seat LATCH ......................99
680 INDEX