CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE 2005 2.G Owners Manual

U.S. ONLY
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MOPARPARTS
Moparfluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are
available from your dealer. They will help you keep your
vehicle operating at its best.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
In the 50 United States and Washington D.C.: If you
believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause
a crash or cause injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administra-
tion (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the manufacturer.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in
a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your dealer, and the
manufacturer.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety
Hotline toll free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in Wash-
ington DC area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Dept. ofTransportation, Washington DC 20590. You can also
obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from
the Hotline.
In Canada:
If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you
should contact the Customer Service Department imme-
diately. Canadian customers who wish to report a safety
defect to the Canadian government should write to
Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle Defect Investigations
and Recalls, 2780 Sheffield Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1B
3V9.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following describes the tire grading categories estab-
lished by the National highway Traffic Safety Adminis-
tration. The specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s
manufacturer in each category is shown on the sidewall
of the tires on your car.
All Passenger Car Tires Must Conform to Federal Safety
Requirements in Addition to These Grades.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the
wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled con-
ditions on a specified government test course. For ex-
ample, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1
1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and
may depart significantly from the norm due to variations
in driving habits, service practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are A, B, and
C, and they represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet
pavement as measured under controlled conditions on
specified government test surfaces of asphalt and con-
crete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
WARNING!
The traction grade is based on braking (straight-
ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering
(turning) performance.
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Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (highest), B, and C, repre-
senting the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and
its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the
tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive
temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C
corresponds to a level of performance which all passen-
ger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent
higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel
than the minimum required by law.WARNING!
The temperature grade is established for a tire that is
properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive
speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either
separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup
and possible tire failure.
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INDEX
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About Your Brakes...................... 153
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) System............. 153
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)......... 222
Adding Fuel.......................... 177
Adding Washer Fluid.................... 218
Additives, Fuel........................ 176
Aiming Headlights...................... 245
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . 211
Air Conditioner Maintenance.............. 214
Air Conditioning....................128,134
Air Conditioning Controls................ 128
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips........133,139
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............. 215
Air Conditioning System..............134,214
Air Pressure, Tires...................... 165
Airbag................................ 30
Airbag Deployment....................32,34
Airbag Light.....................33,35,45,91
Airbag Maintenance...................... 35
Alarm Light............................ 96
Alarm, Panic........................... 17
Alarm System........................19,96
Alignment and Balance.................. 171Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............ 6
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant).........221,222,246
Capacities........................... 246
Disposal............................ 223
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............. 153
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 94
Anti-Theft Security Alarm................. 19
Appearance Care....................... 229
Automatic Dimming Mirror................ 59
Automatic Door Locks..................14,15
Automatic Headlights.................... 70
Automatic Temperature Control............ 128
Automatic Transaxle.........147,149,198,227,248
Adding Fluid........................ 248
Filter.............................. 229
Fluid and Filter Changes................ 229
Fluid Level Check..................... 228
Interlock System....................10,148
Reset Mode......................... 149
Selection Of Lubricant...............227,248
Shifting............................ 149
Special Additives..................... 229
Autostick............................. 173
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Auxiliary Power Outlet................... 82
Ball Joints............................ 216
Battery............................... 213
Emergency Starting.................... 193
Gas Caution......................195,214
Heater............................. 146
Jump Starting........................ 193
Keyless Transmitter Replacement.......... 19
Location.........................193,213
Belts, Drive........................... 210
Belts, Engine.......................... 212
Body Mechanism Lubrication.............. 216
Boot, Convertible Top.................... 52
B-Pillar Location....................... 160
Brake, Parking......................... 151
Brake System.......................153,224
Anti-Lock........................... 153
Fluid Check......................... 226
Hoses.............................. 225
Master Cylinder...................... 226
Warning Light........................ 95
Brake/Transmission Interlock...........147,149Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle...... 43
Bulb Replacement...................... 240
Bulbs, Light........................... 239
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...... 246
Capacities, Fluid....................... 246
Capacity, Cargo Weight.................. 179
Caps, Filler
Fuel............................... 177
Oil (Engine)......................... 209
Radiator (Coolant Pressure).............. 222
Car Washes........................... 230
Carbon Monoxide Warning............... 177
Carpeting............................. 232
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance....... 126
Cassette Tape Player...............102,110,113
Catalytic Converter..................... 211
CD Changer..................109,114,119,121
CD Player....................107,115,117,125
Center High Mounted Stop Light........... 244
Central Locking......................... 14
Chains, Tire........................... 171
Changing A Flat Tire.................... 188
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Charging System Light................... 92
Chart, Tire Sizing....................... 157
Check Engine Light (Malfunction
Indicator Light)........................ 204
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety............ 44
Child Restraint...................35,38,40,41
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............. 40
Cigar Lighter.......................... 100
Circuit Breakers.....................236,237
Clean Air Gasoline...................... 175
Cleaning
Glass.............................. 233
Headlights.......................... 233
Instrument Panel..................... 233
WoodTrim .......................... 233
Climate Control........................ 128
Clock................................ 100
Coin Holder........................... 57
Compact Disc Changer................... 121
Compact Disc Maintenance............... 126
Compact Disc Player.................102,107
Compact Spare Tire..................... 167
Compass.............................. 97Compass Calibration..................... 98
Console............................... 57
Console, Floor.......................... 57
Contract, Service....................... 270
Convertible............................ 49
Convertible Boot........................ 52
Convertible Top......................... 49
Convertible Top Maintenance.............. 234
Coolant Pressure Cap.................... 222
Cooling System........................ 220
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)............. 222
Coolant Capacity..................... 246
Coolant Level.....................220,223
Disposal of Used Coolant............... 223
Drain, Flush, and Refill................. 221
Inspection........................... 220
Points to Remember................... 223
Pressure Cap........................ 222
Radiator Cap........................ 222
Rubber and Plastic Components.......... 224
Selection of Coolant.............221,246,247
Corrosion Protection.................... 229
Crankcase Emission Control System......... 213
280 INDEX