Transmission temperature warning light, Airbag warning light, Fuel cap/loose gas cap message – Chrysler 2011 200 - User Guide User Manual

Page 49: Oil change indicator, If your engine overheats, What to do in emergencies

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- Transmission Temperature Warning Light

• This light indicates that there is excessive transmission fluid temperature that might occur with

severe usage such as trailer towing. If this light turns on, stop the vehicle and run the engine at
idle, with the transmission in NEUTRAL, until the light turns off. Once the light turns off, you
may continue to drive normally.

- Airbag Warning Light

• If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, have the vehicle serviced

by an authorized service center immediately.

Fuel Cap/Loose Gas Cap Message

• If a “gas cap” message (shown as gASCAP) appears, tighten the gas cap until a “clicking” sound

is heard.

• Press the odometer reset button to turn the message off.

• If the message continues to appear for more than three days after tightening the gas cap, see

your authorized service center.

Oil Change Indicator

Message

• If an “oil change” message (shown as CHAngE OIL) appears and a single chime sounds, it is

time for your next required oil change.

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 the

appropriate 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.

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

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