2015 Chrysler 200 Owner Manual - Page 603

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 601 If the cap is sealing properly, the engine coolant (antiCheck the engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every 12 freeze) will begin to drain from the coolant recovery months (before the onset of freezing weather, where bottle. DO NOT REMOVE THE COOLANT PRESSURE CAP WHEN THE COOLING SYSTEM IS HOT. applicable). If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty, the system should be drained, flushed, and refilled with Cooling System - Drain, Flush And Refill fresh OAT coolant (conforming to MS.90032) by an NOTE: Some vehicles require special tools to add coolant authorized dealer. Check the front of the A/C condenser properly. Failure to fill these systems properly could lead for any accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by to severe internal engine damage. If any coolant is gently spraying water from a garden hose vertically needed to be added to the system please contact your down the face of the condenser. local authorized dealer. Check the engine cooling system hoses for brittle rubber, If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains cracking, tears, cuts, and tightness of the connection at visible sediment, have an authorized dealer clean and the coolant recovery bottle and radiator. Inspect the flush with OAT coolant (antifreeze) (conforming to entire system for leaks. MS.90032). With the engine at normal operating temperature (but Refer to the "Maintenance Schedule" for the proper not running), check the cooling system pressure cap for maintenance intervals. proper vacuum sealing by draining a small amount of engine coolant (antifreeze) from the radiator drain cock. Engine Coolant Checks 7