fuel cap CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE 2009 3.G User Guide

Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
After fuel is added, the vehicle diagnostic system can
determine if the fuel filler cap is possibly loose or
improperly installed. A “GASCAP” message will be
displayed in the instrument cluster. Tighten the gas cap
until aclickingsound is heard. This is an indication that
the gas cap is properly tightened. Press the trip odometer
“Reset” button to turn off the message. If the problem
persists, the message will appear the next time the
vehicle is started. This might indicate a damaged cap. If
the problem is detected twice in a row, the system will
turn on the “Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL).” Resolv-
ing the problem will turn the MIL light off.
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass
an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.
For states that require an Inspection and Mainte-
nance (I/M), this check verifies the Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL) is functioning and is not on
when the engine is running, and that the OBD II system
is ready for testing.
Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II
system maynotbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace-
ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not
ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
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Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) — 2.4L and 2.7L
Engines
SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended for all operating
temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature
starting and vehicle fuel economy. Your engine oil filler
cap also shows the recommended engine oil viscosity for
your vehicle.
The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended
engine oil viscosity for your engine. For information on
engine oil filler cap location, refer to “Engine Compart-
ment” in this section.
Lubricants which do not have both the engine oil certi-
fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num-
ber should not be used.
Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) — 3.5L Engine
SAE 10W-30 engine oil is preferred for all operating
temperatures. The engine oil filler cap also shows the
recommended engine oil viscosity for your vehicle.Lubricants which do not have both the engine oil certi-
fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num-
ber should not be used.
The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended
engine oil viscosity for your engine. For information on
engine oil filler cap location, refer to “Engine Compart-
ment” in this section.
Lubricants which do not have both the engine oil certi-
fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num-
ber should not be used.
Synthetic Engine Oils
You may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom-
mended oil quality requirements are met, and the recom-
mended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes
are followed.
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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
U.S. Metric
Fuel (Approximate)
2.4L and 2.7L Engine 16.9 Gallons 64 Liters
3.5L Engine 17.2 Gallons 65 Liters
Engine Oil with Filter
2.4L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 4.5 Quarts 4.4 Liters
2.7L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 5.5 Quarts 5.2 Liters
3.5L Engine (SAE 10W-30, API Certified) 5.5 Quarts 5.2 Liters
Cooling System*
2.4L Engine (MOPARAntifreeze/Coolant 5
Year/100,000 Mile Formula) or equivalent.7.7 Quarts 7.3 Liters
2.7L Engine (MOPARAntifreeze/Coolant 5
Year/100,000 Mile Formula) or equivalent.9.8 Quarts 9.3 Liters
3.5L Engine (MOPARAntifreeze/Coolant 5
Year/100,000 Mile Formula) or equivalent.11.6 Quarts 11 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
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FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine CoolantMOPARAntifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid
Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent
Engine Oil (2.4L and 2.7L Engine)Use API Certified engine oil. SAE 5W-20 is recommended. Refer to the en-
gine oil fill cap for the correct SAE grade meeting Chrysler Material Stan-
dard MS-6395.
Engine Oil (3.5L Engine)Use API Certified engine oil. SAE 10W-30 is recommended. Refer to the
engine oil viscosity chart for the correct SAE grade meeting Chrysler Mate-
rial Standard MS-6395.
Oil Filter (2.4L Engine ) MOPAROil Filter (P/N 04884900AB) or equivalent
Oil Filter (2.7L and 3.5L Engine) MOPAROil Filter (P/N 04884899AB) or equivalent
Spark Plugs (2.4L Engine) ZFR5F-11 (Gap 0.043 in [1.11 mm])
Spark Plugs (2.7L Engine) TE10PMC5 (Gap 0.050 in [1.27 mm])
Spark Plugs (3.5L Engine) ZFR5LP-13G (Gap 0.050 in [1.27 mm])
Fuel Selection (2.4L and 2.7L Engine) 87 Octane
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Calibration, Compass..................... 198
Capacities, Fluid........................ 420
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 334
Oil (Engine)..................369,370,371,378
Power Steering........................ 282
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 391
Car Washes............................ 398
Carbon Monoxide Warning...............74,330
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................... 337
Cellular Phone.......................102,250
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 419
Certification Label....................... 337
Chains, Tire............................ 315
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 354
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 299
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)............... 373
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety............. 73Checks, Safety........................... 73
Child Restraint..................62,63,64,68,69
Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............66,68
Cigar Lighter........................... 167
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 327
Cleaning
Wheels............................. 400
Windshield Wiper Blades................. 385
Climate Control......................... 250
Clock.....................202,205,219,223,232
Coin Holder........................... 170
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 249
Compact Spare Tire...................... 310
Compass.............................. 198
Compass Calibration..................... 198
Compass Variance....................... 199
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 196
Console, Floor.......................... 170
Contract, Service........................ 445
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Exhaust Gas Caution..................74,330
Fuel Requirements..................325,420
Jump Starting......................... 361
Oil ...........................376,420,421
Oil Change Interval............185,196,377,424
Oil Filler Cap.................369,370,371,378
Oil Filter............................ 379
Oil Filter Disposal...................... 379
Oil Selection.......................377,420
Oil Synthetic......................... 378
Overheating.......................... 352
Temperature Gauge..................... 181
Engine Oil Viscosity...................... 378
Enhanced Accident Response Feature.......... 58
Entry System, Illuminated.................. 20
Ethanol............................... 327
Event Data Recorder...................... 60
Exhaust Gas Caution................74,330,386
Exhaust System.......................74,386Extender, Seat Belt........................ 48
Exterior Lights.......................... 76
Fabric Care.........................400,401
Filler Location Fuel....................181,334
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 380
Air Conditioning....................261,383
Automatic Transaxle.................... 397
Engine Oil........................379,421
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 379
Flashers
Hazard Warning....................... 352
Turn Signal........................76,147
Flash-To-Pass........................... 148
Flat Tire Changing....................... 354
Flat Tire Stowage........................ 361
Flexible Fuel Vehicles..................... 330
Cruising Range........................ 333
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Engine Oil........................... 333
Fuel Requirements..................330,332
Maintenance.......................330,334
Replacement Parts..................... 333
Starting............................. 333
Flooded Engine Starting................... 268
Floor Console.......................... 170
Fluid Capacities......................... 420
Fluid Leaks............................. 76
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transaxle.................396,397
Brake............................394,422
Cooling System....................... 388
Engine Oil........................... 376
Power Steering.....................282,422
Fluids................................ 421
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 421
Fog Light Service........................ 414
Fog Lights....................143,146,189,414Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 364
Fuel................................. 325
Adding............................. 334
Additives............................ 329
Clean Air............................ 327
Ethanol............................. 327
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................181,334
Filler Door (Gas Cap)................... 181
Gasoline............................ 325
Gauge.............................. 181
Light............................... 182
Materials Added....................... 329
Methanol............................ 327
Octane Rating......................325,421
Requirements......................325,420
Tank Capacity........................ 420
Fuel, Flexible.............See Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Fuel System Caution..................... 335
Fueling............................... 334
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Fuses................................ 405
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 158
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)............334,336,373
Gasoline, Clean Air...................... 327
Gasoline (Fuel)......................... 325
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 327
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 181
Fuel................................ 181
Odometer........................... 184
Tachometer.......................... 183
Gear Ranges........................... 274
Gearshift.............................. 274
General Information............18,27,130,278,325
General Maintenance..................... 376
Glass Cleaning.......................... 402
Gross Axle Weight Rating...............337,340
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.............337,339GVWR............................... 337
Hands-Free Phone (UConnect) .............. 102
Hazard
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water........................ 280
Hazard Warning Flasher................... 352
Head Restraints......................... 141
Headlights.......................143,144,412
Automatic........................... 144
Bulb Replacement...................... 412
Cleaning............................ 400
Delay.............................. 145
High Beam........................... 192
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch........ 148
Lights On Reminder.................... 146
On With Wipers....................144,153
Passing............................. 148
Replacing............................ 412
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Headlight Switch...................143,144
Headlights........................... 144
Headlights On Reminder................. 146
Headlights On With Wipers............144,153
High Beam........................... 148
High Beam Indicator.................... 192
High Beam/Low Beam Select............. 148
Illuminated Entry....................... 20
Instrument Cluster..................... 143
Intensity Control....................... 150
Interior..........................148,150
License............................. 418
Lights On Reminder.................... 146
Low Fuel............................ 182
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 192
Map Reading......................... 148
Oil Pressure.......................... 183
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness).......... 150
Park.............................143,144Passing............................. 148
Rear Tail............................ 416
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 183
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............. 19
Service.............................. 411
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).............. 182
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)........190,317
Traction Control....................... 294
Turn Signal.............76,143,147,189,414,416
Voltage............................. 182
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 181
Loading Vehicle......................337,338
Capacities........................... 338
Tires ............................... 302
Locks................................. 30
Auto Unlock.......................... 31
Automatic Door........................ 31
Door................................ 30
Power Door........................... 31
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