CHRYSLER SEBRING 2004 2.G Owners Manual

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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
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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
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Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................. 182
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary................. 77
Electronic Speed Control.................. 68
Emergency, In Case of
Jacking............................. 174
Emergency Trunk Release...............23,24
Emission Control System Maintenance....190,232
Engine............................187,188
Block Heater......................... 134
Break-In Recommendations............... 47
Checking Oil Level.................... 192
Compartment.....................187,188
Cooling............................ 205
Oil .............................192,227
Oil Change Interval................... 193
Oil Selection......................... 194
Oil Synthetic......................... 195
Overheating......................... 172
Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle for 2.4 Liter . . 232
Timing Belt.......................... 198
Engine Oil Viscosity..................194,227Engine Oil Viscosity Chart................ 194
Entry System, Illuminated................. 14
Exhaust Gas Caution.................... 204
Exhaust System........................ 204
Exterior Light Service.................... 222
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 196
Automatic Transaxle................... 213
Engine Fuel......................... 196
Engine Oil.......................... 195
Flashers
Hazard Warning...................... 172
Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Cruising Range....................... 170
Engine Oil.......................... 194
Maintenance......................... 170
Replacement Parts.................... 170
Starting............................ 170
Floor Console.......................... 53
Fluid Capacities........................ 227
Fluid Leaks............................ 49
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Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transaxle................... 212
Capacities........................... 227
Fog Light Service....................... 225
Fog Lights..........................64,225
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.................. 183
Fuel
Adding............................. 164
Filler Cap........................... 164
Filter.............................. 196
Gauge.............................. 86
Hoses.............................. 211
Light............................... 91
Tank Capacity........................ 227
Fuses................................ 219
Garage Door Opener..................... 71
GasCap .............................. 164
Gasoline, Reformulated.................. 161
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends............... 162
Gauges
Coolant Temperature................... 88
Fuel................................ 86Gearshift............................. 137
Glass Cleaning......................... 218
Hazard Warning Flasher.................. 172
Head Restraints......................... 59
Headlights............................ 222
Aiming............................. 227
Bulb Replacement..................... 222
Cleaning............................ 217
High Beam........................... 87
Switch.............................. 64
Time Delay........................... 65
Heater............................... 121
Homelink Transmitter.................... 71
Hood Prop............................ 61
Hood Release.......................... 60
Hoses.............................209,211
Ignition
Key ................................ 11
Lock................................ 11
Illuminated Entry....................... 14
Immobilizer............................ 12
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Infant Restraint......................... 40
Inside Rearview Mirror................... 55
Instrument Cluster.....................84,85
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 83
Instrument Panel Cover.................. 218
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............ 218
Interior Fuses.......................... 219
Interior Lighting........................ 61
Interior Lights.......................... 62
Introduction............................ 4
Jack Location.......................... 174
Jack Operation......................... 174
Jump Starting......................... 179
Key, Programming....................... 14
Key, Sentry............................ 12
Key-In Reminder........................ 12
Keyless Entry System..................... 19
Keys................................. 11
Knee Bolster........................... 32
Lap/Shoulder Belts...................... 26LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren)..... 43
Latch Plate............................ 27
Leaks, Fluid............................ 49
Lights................................ 61
Airbag..........................36,48,86
Anti-Lock............................ 89
Brake Warning.....................90,139
Bulb Replacement..................221,222
Check Engine......................... 87
Daytime Running...................... 64
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.............63,65
Exterior Check........................ 49
Fog ...........................64,88,225
Front Replacement.................... 225
Headlight Switch...................... 64
High Beam Indicator................... 87
Illuminated Entry...................... 14
Instrument Cluster..................... 64
Interior.............................. 61
License............................. 227
Lights On Reminder.................... 64
Low Fuel............................ 91
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Map Reading......................... 62
Oil Pressure.......................... 89
Park............................... 224
Passing............................. 65
Rear Servicing....................226,227
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 91
Security Alarm........................ 22
Service..........................221,222
Service Engine Soon.................... 87
Side Marker......................... 224
Theft Alarm.......................... 91
Turn Signal.....................65,87,224
Voltage.............................. 87
Load Limits........................... 165
Loading Vehicle
Capacities........................... 165
Tires ............................148,165
Locks
Central.............................. 16
Child Protection....................... 18
Door............................... 15
Ignition............................. 11Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH).............................. 43
Lubricants............................ 201
Luggage/Cargo Capacity................. 165
Maintenance Free Battery................. 198
Maintenance Procedures.................. 192
Maintenance Schedule................... 233
Light Duty Schedule9B9................ 236
Schedule9A9......................... 246
Schedule9B9......................... 236
Malfunction Indicator Light.............87,190
Manual, Service........................ 256
Manual Transaxle....................... 184
Mirrors............................... 55
Electric Remote....................... 55
Outside...........................55,56
Rearview............................ 55
Vanity.............................. 56
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............ 7
Mopar Parts........................191,256
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 63
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Occupant Restraints...................... 25
Odometer............................. 88
Tampering........................... 88
Trip ................................ 88
Oil, Engine.........................192,227
Capacity............................ 227
Change Interval...................... 193
Checking........................... 192
Disposal............................ 195
Filter.............................. 195
Identification Logo.................169,194
Materials Added to.................... 195
Pressure Gauge....................... 89
Quality..........................169,194
Recommendation..................... 194
Synthetic........................... 195
Onboard Diagnostic System............189,190
Opener, Garage Door..................... 71
Overheating, Engine..................... 172
Owner's Manual....................... 256
Paint Care............................ 214
Paint Damage......................... 214Panic Alarm........................... 20
Parking Brake......................... 139
Parking On Hill........................ 140
Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle for 2.4 Liter.... 232
Passing Light........................... 65
Pets.................................. 47
Placard, Tire and Loading Information....... 148
Power
Brakes............................. 141
Door Locks.......................... 15
Outlet.............................. 77
Seats............................... 58
Steering............................ 142
Steering, Checking.................... 200
Sunroof............................. 76
Windows............................ 24
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts............. 31
Programmable Electronic Features.........71,75
Programming Transmitters............20,71,75
Radial Ply Tires........................ 154
Radiator Cap.......................... 207
Radio...........................96,105,110
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Radio Broadcast Signals................... 95
Radio Operation..................105,110,118
Radio Remote Controls................... 118
Rear Window Defroster.................. 124
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine
Parts............................... 228
Reformulated Gasoline................... 161
Refrigerant............................ 200
Reminder, Lights On..................... 64
Reminder, Seat Belt...................... 30
Remote Keyless Entry.................... 19
Remote Trunk Release.................... 23
Replacement Tires...................... 156
Reporting Safety Defects................. 256
Restraints, Occupant..................... 25
Rotation, Tires......................... 158
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle.............. 49
Safety Defects, Reporting................. 256
Safety Information, Tire.................. 144
Safety Tips............................. 48
Schedule, Maintenance................... 233
Seat Belt Maintenance................... 218Seat Belt Reminder...................... 30
Seat Belts.............................. 26
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage...... 29
And Pregnant Women.................. 31
Child Restraint....................39,40,44
Extender............................ 31
Front Seat............................ 27
Inspection........................... 48
Operating Instructions.................. 27
Reminder............................ 91
Seats................................. 57
Adjustment.......................... 57
Cleaning............................ 216
Head Restraints....................... 59
Lumbar Support....................... 58
Power.............................. 58
Rear Folding......................... 59
Reclining............................ 57
Security Alarm......................... 22
Sentry Key.......................... 11,12
Service Assistance...................... 252
Service Contract........................ 254
Service Engine Soon Light................. 87
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