2012 Chrysler 200 Owner Manual Convertible - Page 447

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 445 Routine fluid level checks are not required, therefore the transmission has no dipstick. Your authorized dealer can check your transmission fluid level using a special service dipstick. Should you notice fluid leakage or transmission malfunction, have your authorized dealer check the transmission fluid level. 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 underbody protection. The following maintenance recommendations will enable Transmission Fluid And Filter Changes Refer to the "Maintenance Schedule" for the proper you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion resistance built into your vehicle. maintenance intervals. In addition, change the fluid and filter if the transmission What Causes Corrosion? Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of is disassembled for any reason. paint and protective coatings from your vehicle. Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion The most common causes are: Protection Of Body And Paint From Corrosion Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo- • Road salt, dirt, and moisture accumulation. graphic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roads • Stone and gravel impact. passable in snow and ice and those that are sprayed on trees and road surfaces during other seasons are highly • Insects, tree sap, and tar. 7