engine coolant CHRYSLER SEBRING 2004 2.G User Guide

Once a Month
²
Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
²Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
²Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and transaxle and add as needed.
²Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct
operation.
²Check rubber seals on each side of the radiator for
proper fit.
At Each Oil Change
²
Change the engine oil filter.
²Inspect the exhaust system.
²Inspect the brake linings, hoses and calipers.
²Inspect the CV joints and front and rear suspension
components.
²Check the automatic transmission fluid level.
²Check the brake master cylinder fluid level.
²Check the manual transmission fluid level.
²Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
²Rotate the tires at each oil change interval shown on
Schedule ªAº 6,000 miles (10 000 km) or every other
interval shown on Schedule ªBº 6,000 miles (10 000
km).
NOTE:In 2.7L Engines equipped with Flex Fuel Engine
(FFV), change engine oil every 5 months or 5,000 miles,
whichever comes first. This applies to both Maintenance
Schedule A and B.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 235
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Miles 93,000 96,000 99,000 100,000 102,000 105,000
(Kilometers) (149 000) (154 000) (158 000) (160 000) (163 000) (168 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X
Inspect theair cleaner filterand replace if
necessary.*XXX X X
Replace thespark plugson the 2.4 liter en-
gine. ***X
Replace theignition cableson the 2.4 liter en-
gine. ***X
Inspect the front and rear brake pads, linings,
rotors, rear drums and shoes.X
Flush and replace the engine coolant. X
Replace thespark plugson the 2.7 liter en-
gine.X
Check and retension accessory drive belts on
2.7 liter engine.X
Replace the accessory drive belts on 2.4 liter
engine.X
242 SCHEDULE ªBº
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Miles 42,000 48,000 54,000 60,000 66,000 72,000
(Kilometers) (67 000) (77 000) (86 000) (96 000) (106 000) (115 000)
[Months] [42] [48] [54] [60] [66] [72]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X XXXXX
Inspect theair cleaner filterand replace if
required.*XXX XX
Replace theair cleaner filter.*X
Inspect and check tension for power steering
belt (2.4 Liter Engine). Adjust or replace if re-
quired.X
Inspect the front and rear brake pads, linings,
rotors, rear drums and shoes.XX
Replace thespark plugson 2.4 liter engine. ** X
Flush and replace engine coolant at 60 months
or 102,000 miles.X
Check and replace, if necessary, thePCV
valve.*³X
Replace theignition cableson 2.4 liter en-
gine. **X
Replace the accessory drive belts in 2.7 liter
engine.X
SCHEDULE ªAº 247
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Miles 78,000 84,000 90,000 96,000 102,000 105,000
(Kilometers) (125 000) (134 000) (144 000) (154 000) (163 000) (168 000)
[Months] [78] [84] [90] [96] [102] [105]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X
Inspect theair cleaner filterand replace if re-
quired.*XX XX
Replace theair cleaner filter.*X
Inspect the front and rear brake pads, linings, ro-
tors, rear drums and shoes.X
Replace thespark plugson 2.4 liter engine. ** X
Replace thespark plugson 2.7 liter engine. X
Check and replace, if necessary, thePCV valve.*³ X
Replace theengine timing belton 2.4 liter en-
gine.*X
Check and retension alternator drive belts on 2.7
liter engine.X
Replace the accessory drive belts on 2.4L engine. X
Replace theignition cableson 2.4 liter engine. *** X
Replace thespark plugson 2.4 liter engine. *** X
Flush and replace the engine coolant. X
248 SCHEDULE ªAº
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About Your Brakes...................... 141
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)......... 206
Adding Fuel.......................... 164
Aiming Headlights...................... 227
Air Cleaner, Engine..................... 196
Air Conditioning....................... 121
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips........... 126
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............. 200
Air Conditioning System..............121,199
Air Pressure, Tires...................... 152
Airbag................................ 32
Airbag Deployment....................35,36
Airbag Light.....................36,39,48,86
Airbag Maintenance...................... 38
Airbag, Side........................... 37
Airbag, Window......................32,37
Alarm Light............................ 91
Alarm, Panic........................... 20
Alarm System.......................... 22
Alignment and Balance.................. 157
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............ 7
Antifreeze Disposal..................... 207
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 206Capacities........................... 227
Anti-Lock Brake System.................. 141
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 89
Anti-Theft Security Alarm................. 22
Appearance Care....................... 214
Automatic Door Locks.................... 16
Automatic Transaxle..................135,211
Filter.............................. 213
Fluid and Filter Changes................ 213
Fluid Level Check..................... 212
Interlock System....................12,136
Reset Mode......................... 137
Selection Of Lubricant................. 212
Shifting............................ 137
Special Additives..................... 213
Autostick............................. 159
Auxiliary Power Outlet................... 77
Ball Joints............................ 201
Battery............................... 198
Emergency Starting.................... 179
Gas Caution......................181,199
Heater............................. 134
262 INDEX

Jump Starting........................ 179
Keyless Transmitter Replacement.......... 21
Location.........................179,198
Belts, Drive........................... 196
Belts, Engine.......................... 198
Body Mechanism Lubrication.............. 201
B-Pillar Location....................... 148
Brake, Parking......................... 139
Brake System.......................141,209
Anti-Lock........................... 141
Fluid Check......................... 210
Hoses.............................. 209
Master Cylinder...................... 210
Warning Light........................ 90
Brake/Transmission Interlock...........135,137
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle...... 47
Bulb Replacement...................... 224
Bulbs, Light........................... 221
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...... 227
Capacities, Fluid....................... 227
Car Washes........................... 215
Carpeting............................. 216Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance....... 119
Cassette Tape Player...............96,105,107
Catalytic Converter..................... 197
CD Changer..................103,108,113,115
CD Player....................101,110,112,119
Center High Mounted Stop Light........... 226
Central Locking......................... 16
Chains, Tire........................... 158
Changing A Flat Tire.................... 174
Charging System Light................... 87
Chart, Tire Sizing....................... 145
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety............ 48
Child Restraint...................39,41,43,44
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............. 43
Child Safety Locks....................... 18
Cigar Lighter........................... 95
Circuit Breakers........................ 219
Cleaning
Glass.............................. 218
Headlights.......................... 217
Instrument Panel..................... 218
Climate Control........................ 121
Clock................................. 95
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Coin Holder........................... 53
Compact Disc Changer................... 115
Compact Disc Maintenance............... 120
Compact Disc Player..................96,101
Compact Spare Tire..................... 154
Compass.............................. 91
Compass Calibration..................... 93
Console............................... 53
Console, Floor.......................... 53
Contract, Service....................... 254
Cooling System........................ 205
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)............. 206
Coolant Capacity..................... 227
Coolant Level........................ 207
Disposal of Used Coolant............... 207
Drain, Flush, and Refill................. 206
Inspection........................... 205
Points to Remember................... 208
Pressure Cap........................ 207
Radiator Cap........................ 207
Rubber and Plastic Components.......... 209
Selection of Coolant................... 206
Corrosion Protection.................... 214Crankcase Emission Control System......... 198
Cruise Control.......................... 68
Cruise Light........................... 86
Customer Assistance.................... 252
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights.......... 62
Daytime Running Lights.................. 64
Dealer Service......................... 191
Defroster, Rear Window.................. 124
Defroster, Windshield..................49,124
Diagnostic System, Onboard............... 189
Dimmer Control........................ 62
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 65
Dipsticks
Automatic Transaxle................... 212
Disposal
Antifreeze........................... 207
Engine Oil.......................... 195
Door Ajar Warning...................... 16
Door Locks, Automatic................... 16
Door Opener, Garage..................... 71
Drive Belts............................ 196
264 INDEX

Service Manuals........................ 256
Setting the Clock........................ 95
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage............. 29
Side Airbag............................ 37
Side Window Demisters.................. 124
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............. 182
Snow Tires............................ 158
Spark Plugs........................... 196
Speed Control........................68,86
Speedometer........................... 87
Starting.............................. 132
Cold Weather........................ 133
Engine Fails to Start................... 134
Steering
Power...........................142,200
Tilt Column.......................... 66
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls............................ 118
Stuck, Freeing......................... 183
Sun Roof.............................. 76
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag....... 32
Synthetic Engine Oil..................... 195Tachometer............................ 87
Tape Player........................... 118
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......88,173
Theft Alarm............................ 22
Theft System........................... 22
Tilt Steering Column..................... 66
Tire and Loading Information Placard....... 148
Tire Identification Number (TIN)........... 147
Tire Markings......................... 144
Tire Safety Information................... 144
Tires ...........................49,151,258
Air Pressure......................... 151
Alignment.......................... 157
Chains............................. 158
Changing........................... 174
Compact Spare....................... 154
Flat Changing........................ 174
General Information................... 151
High Speed......................... 153
Inflation Pressures.................... 152
Load Capacity....................... 148
Quality Grading...................... 258
Radial............................. 154
INDEX 271
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