service schedule CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE 2004 2.G User Guide

SCHEDULE ªBº
Follow schedule ªBº if you usually operate your vehicle
under one or more of the following conditions. Change
the automatic transmission fluid and filter every 60,000
miles (96 000 km) if the vehicle is usually operated under
one or more of the conditions marked with anL.
²Day or night temperatures are below 32É F (0É C).
²Stop and go driving.
²Extensive engine idling.
²Driving in dusty conditions.
²Short trips of less than 10 miles (16.2 km).
²More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90É F (32É C).
²Trailer towing.L
²Taxi, police or delivery service (commercial ser-
vices).L
²Off-road or desert operation.
²If equipped for and operating with E-85 (ethanol)
fuel.
NOTE:IfANYof these apply to you then change your
engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months,
whichever comes first and follow schedule ªBº of the
9Maintenance Schedules9section of this manual.
SCHEDULE ªBº 239
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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
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
* This maintenance is recommended by the manufacture
to the owner but is not required to maintain the emis-
sions warranty.
³ This maintenance is not required if previously replaced.Inspection and service should also be performed anytime
a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re-
ceipts.
SCHEDULE ªBº 245
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Miles 78,000 84,000 90,000 96,000 102,000
(Kilometers) (125 000) (134 000) (144 000) (154 000) (163 000)
[Months] [78] [84] [90] [96] [102]
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 engine.* X
Check and retension alternator drive belts on 2.7
liter engine.X
Replace the accessory drive belts on 2.4L engine. X
* This maintenance is recommended by the manufacture
to the owner but is not required to maintain the emis-
sions warranty.
³ This maintenance is not required if previously replaced.Inspection and service should also be performed anytime
a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re-
ceipts.
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WARNING!
You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which
you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If
you have any doubt about your ability to perform a
service job, take your vehicle to a competent me-
chanic.
SCHEDULE ªAº 249
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Oil Pressure.......................... 90
Park............................... 228
Passing............................. 67
Reading............................. 64
Rear Servicing....................... 230
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 91
Security Alarm........................ 19
Service..........................225,226
Service Engine Soon.................... 88
Theft Alarm.......................... 92
Turn Signal.......................... 67
Voltage.............................. 88
Loading Vehicle........................ 166
Capacities........................... 166
Tires ............................... 149
Locks
Central.............................. 13
Door............................... 12
Ignition.............................. 9
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH)............................37,38
Lubricants............................ 203
Luggage/Cargo Capacity................. 166Maintenance Free Battery................. 200
Maintenance Procedures.................. 194
Maintenance Schedule................... 236
Light Duty Schedule9B9................ 239
Schedule9A9......................... 246
Schedule9B9......................... 239
Malfunction Indicator Light............... 192
Manual, Service........................ 255
Manual Transaxle....................139,186
Mirrors............................... 56
Electric Remote....................... 57
Exterior Folding....................... 57
Outside............................. 57
Rearview............................ 56
Vanity.............................. 58
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............ 6
Mopar Parts........................193,255
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 66
Occupant Restraints...................... 22
Odometer............................. 89
Tampering........................... 89
Trip ................................ 89
266 INDEX

Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine
Parts............................... 233
Reformulated Gasoline................... 162
Refrigerant............................ 202
Reminder, Seat Belt...................... 27
Remote Keyless Entry.................... 15
Remote Trunk Release.................... 20
Replacement Tires...................... 157
Reporting Safety Defects................. 255
Restraints, Child........................ 34
Restraints, Occupant..................... 22
Rotation, Tires......................... 159
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle.............. 43
Safety Defects, Reporting................. 255
Safety Information, Tire.................. 145
Safety Tips............................. 42
Schedule, Maintenance................... 236
Seat Belt Maintenance................... 220
Seat Belt Reminder...................... 27
Seat Belts.........................22,23,40
And Pregnant Women.................. 28
Child Restraint........................ 40Extender............................ 28
Inspection........................... 43
Reminder............................ 91
Seats................................. 58
Adjustment.......................... 58
Cleaning............................ 218
Head Restraints....................... 62
Lumbar Support....................... 59
Power.............................. 60
Reclining............................ 59
Security Alarm......................... 19
Sentry Key...........................9,10
Service Assistance...................... 252
Service Contract........................ 254
Service Engine Soon Light................. 88
Service Manuals........................ 255
Setting the Clock........................ 96
Side Window Demisters.................. 125
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............. 184
Snow Tires............................ 159
Spark Plugs........................... 198
Speed Control........................70,87
Speedometer........................... 88
268 INDEX