CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE 2005 2.G Owners Manual

Cruise Control (Speed Control)............. 74
Cruise Light........................... 91
Customer Assistance.................... 268
Daytime Running Lights.................. 70
Dealer Service......................... 205
Defroster, Rear Window.................. 137
Defroster, Windshield...............45,131,136
Diagnostic System, Onboard............... 203
Dimmer Control........................ 68
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 71
Dipsticks
Automatic Transaxle................... 228
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............. 223
Engine Oil.......................... 210
Door Ajar Warning...................... 14
Door Locks............................ 12
Door Locks, Automatic................... 14
Door Opener, Garage..................... 77
Drive Belts............................ 210
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................. 196Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary................. 82
Electrical Power Outlets................... 82
Electronic Speed Control.................. 74
Emergency Brake....................... 151
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............. 197
Jacking............................. 188
Jump Starting........................ 193
Overheating......................... 186
Towing............................. 197
Emergency Trunk Release...............21,22
Emission Control System Maintenance....204,250
Engine............................201,202
Air Cleaner Filter..................... 211
Block Heater......................... 146
Break-In Recommendations............... 43
Checking Oil Level.................... 206
Compartment.....................201,202
Coolant (Antifreeze)................220,247
Cooling............................ 220
Exhaust Gas Caution.................. 177
Fails to Start......................... 146
Fuel Requirements.................174,246
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Oil ..........................206,246,247
Oil Change Interval................... 207
Oil Selection......................208,246
Oil Synthetic......................... 209
Overheating......................... 186
Timing Belt.......................... 212
Engine Oil Viscosity..................... 246
Entry System, Illuminated................. 12
Exhaust Gas Caution...............44,177,219
Exhaust System........................ 219
Exterior Light Service.................... 240
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 211
Automatic Transaxle................... 229
Engine Fuel......................... 211
Engine Oil.......................210,247
Engine Oil Disposal................... 210
Flashers
Hazard Warning...................... 186
Turn Signal.......................... 92
Flash-To-Pass........................... 71
Flat Tire Changing...................... 188Flexible Fuel Vehicles.................... 181
Cruising Range....................... 183
Engine Oil.......................182,209
Fuel Requirements.................... 181
Maintenance......................... 184
Replacement Parts.................... 184
Starting............................ 183
Floor Console.......................... 57
Fluid, Brake........................... 248
Fluid Capacities........................ 246
Fluid Leaks............................ 45
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transaxle................... 228
Capacities........................... 246
Cooling System....................... 220
Engine Oil.......................... 206
Power Steering....................... 215
Fluids............................... 247
Fog Light Service....................... 243
Fog Lights........................70,93,243
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.................. 197
Fuel................................. 174
Adding............................. 177
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Additives........................... 176
Clean Air........................... 175
Ethanol............................. 181
Filler Cap........................... 177
Filter.............................. 211
Gasoline............................ 174
Gauge.............................. 91
Hoses.............................. 227
Light............................... 96
Octane Rating........................ 247
Requirements.....................174,246
Tank Capacity........................ 246
Fueling.............................. 177
Fuses................................ 236
Garage Door Opener..................... 77
GasCap .............................. 177
Gas Gauge (Fuel Gauge).................. 91
Gasoline............................. 174
Gasoline, Clean Air..................... 175
Gasoline, Reformulated.................. 175
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends............... 175Gauges
Coolant Temperature................... 93
Fuel................................ 91
Speedometer......................... 92
Tachometer.......................... 92
Voltmeter............................ 92
Gearshift............................. 149
General Information...................12,18
Glass Cleaning......................... 233
Hazard Warning Flasher.................. 186
Head Restraints......................... 65
Headlights............................ 240
Aiming............................. 245
Automatic........................... 70
Bulb Replacement..................... 240
Cleaning............................ 233
High Beam.........................71,92
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch....... 71
Passing............................. 71
Switch.............................. 69
Time Delay........................70,71
Heater............................128,134
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Heater, Engine Block.................... 146
High Beam Indicator..................... 92
Homelink Transmitter.................... 77
Hood Prop............................ 66
Hood Release.......................... 65
Hoses............................224,227
Ignition
Key ................................. 9
Lock................................ 9
Illuminated Entry....................... 12
Immobilizer............................ 10
Infant Restraint......................... 36
Inside Rearview Mirror................... 58
Instrument Cluster..................88,89,90
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 87
Instrument Panel Cover.................. 233
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............ 233
Interior Fuses.......................... 237
Interior Lighting........................ 67
Interior Lights........................67,68
Introduction............................ 4Jack Location.......................... 188
Jack Operation......................... 188
Jump Starting......................... 193
Key, Programming....................... 11
Key, Replacement........................ 11
Key, Sentry............................ 10
Key-In Reminder........................ 10
Keyless Entry System..................... 16
Keys.................................. 9
Lap/Shoulder Belts...................... 24
LATCH (Lower Anchors and
Tether for CHildren)...................38,40
Latches
Hood............................... 65
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 174
Leaks, Fluid............................ 45
Lights..............................45,67
Airbag........................33,35,45,91
Anti-Lock Warning..................... 94
Automatic Headlights................... 70
Brake Warning.....................95,151
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Bulb Replacement..................... 239
Check Engine......................... 92
Daytime Running...................... 70
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.............69,71
Engine Temperature Warning............. 93
Exterior Check........................ 45
Fog ...........................70,93,243
Front Replacement.................242,243
Headlight Switch...................... 69
Headlights........................... 69
High Beam........................... 71
Illuminated Entry...................... 12
Instrument Cluster..................... 69
Interior.............................. 67
License............................. 245
Lights On Reminder.................... 70
Low Fuel............................ 96
Malfunction Indicator................... 92
Map Reading......................... 67
Oil Pressure.......................... 94
Park............................... 242
Reading............................. 67
Rear Servicing....................... 244Seat Belt Reminder..................... 96
Security Alarm........................ 20
Service..........................239,240
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . 92
Theft Alarm.......................... 96
Traction Control...................... 156
Turn Signal......................69,70,92
Voltage.............................. 92
Loading Vehicle........................ 179
Capacities........................... 179
Tires ............................... 160
Locks
Central.............................. 14
Door............................... 12
Ignition.............................. 9
Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren (LATCH)....................38,40
Lubricants............................ 216
Lubrication, Body....................... 216
Luggage/Cargo Capacity................. 179
Lumbar Support........................ 62
Maintenance Free Battery................. 213
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Maintenance Procedures.................. 206
Maintenance Schedule................... 250
Light Duty ScheduleB................ 253
ScheduleA......................... 261
ScheduleB......................... 253
Malfunction Indicator Light.............92,204
Manual, Service........................ 272
Mirrors............................... 58
Electric Remote....................... 60
Outside............................. 60
Rearview............................ 58
Vanity.............................. 61
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............ 6
Mopar Parts........................205,272
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 69
Navigation System...................... 121
Occupant Restraints...................... 23
Odometer............................. 93
Tampering........................... 93
Trip ................................ 93
Oil, Engine......................206,246,247Capacity............................ 246
Change Interval...................... 207
Checking........................... 206
Disposal............................ 210
Filter...........................210,247
Filter Disposal....................... 210
Identification Logo.................182,208
Materials Added to.................... 210
Pressure Gauge....................... 94
Quality..........................182,208
Recommendation..................208,246
Synthetic........................... 209
Viscosity.........................209,246
Onboard Diagnostic System............203,204
Opener, Garage Door..................... 77
Operator Manuals (Owner’s Manuals)......... 4
Overdrive............................ 150
Overheating, Engine..................... 186
Owner’s Manual......................4,272
Paint Care............................ 229
Paint Damage......................... 229
Panic Alarm........................... 17
286 INDEX

Parking Brake......................... 151
Parking On Hill........................ 152
Passing Light........................... 71
Pets.................................. 43
Pets, Transporting....................... 43
Placard, Tire and Loading Information....... 161
Power
Brakes............................. 153
Distribution Center.................... 236
Door Locks.......................... 13
Outlet.............................. 82
Seats............................... 63
Steering............................ 155
Steering, Checking.................... 215
Windows............................ 22
Power Steering Fluid.................... 248
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts............. 29
Preparation for Jacking................... 188
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................ 27
Programmable Electronic Features.........78,81
Programming Transmitters............18,78,81Radial Ply Tires........................ 167
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)........ 222
Radio Broadcast Signals.................. 101
Radio Operation............... 110,115,125,127
Radio Remote Controls.................. 124
Radio (Sound Systems).............102,110,115
Rear Window Defroster.................. 137
Rearview Mirrors........................ 58
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine
Parts............................... 247
Reformulated Gasoline................... 175
Refrigerant............................ 215
Reminder, Lights On..................... 70
Reminder, Seat Belt...................... 28
Remote Keyless Entry.................... 16
Remote Sound System Controls............ 124
Remote Trunk Release.................... 21
Replacement Tires...................... 170
Reporting Safety Defects................. 272
Restraint, Head......................... 65
Restraints, Child........................ 35
Restraints, Occupant..................... 23
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck.............. 197
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Rotation, Tires......................... 172
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle............... 44
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle.............. 45
Safety Defects, Reporting................. 272
Safety Information, Tire.................. 156
Safety Tips............................. 44
Schedule, Maintenance................... 250
Seat Belt Maintenance................... 234
Seat Belt Reminder...................... 28
Seat Belts.........................23,24,41
And Pregnant Women.................. 29
Child Restraint....................35,36,41
Extender............................ 29
Front Seat............................ 25
Inspection........................... 44
Operating Instructions.................. 25
Pretensioners......................... 27
Reminder............................ 96
Seats................................. 61
Adjustment.......................... 61
Cleaning............................ 232
Head Restraints....................... 65Lumbar Support....................... 62
Power.............................. 63
Reclining............................ 62
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............... 19
Selection of Coolant..................221,247
Sentry Key...........................9,10
Service Assistance...................... 268
Service Contract........................ 270
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator)................... 92
Service Manuals........................ 272
Setting the Clock....................... 100
Side Window Demisters...............132,137
Signals, Turn........................... 92
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............. 196
Snow Tires............................ 171
Spare Tire.........................167,168
Spark Plugs........................... 210
Speed Control........................74,91
Speedometer........................... 92
Starting.............................. 144
Cold Weather........................ 145
Engine Fails to Start................... 146
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Starting and Operating................... 144
Steering
Power...........................155,215
Tilt Column.......................... 73
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls............................ 124
Storage.............................. 239
Storage, Vehicle........................ 239
Storing Your Vehicle..................... 239
Stuck, Freeing......................... 197
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag....... 30
System, Navigation..................... 121
Tachometer............................ 92
Tape Player........................... 125
Temperature Control, Automatic............ 128
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......93,187
Theft Alarm............................ 19
Theft System........................... 19
Tilt Steering Column..................... 73
Time Delay, Headlight.................... 71
Tire and Loading Information Placard.....160,161
Tire Identification Number (TIN)........... 159Tire Markings......................... 156
Tire Safety Information................... 156
Tires ...........................45,164,274
Air Pressure......................... 164
Alignment.......................... 171
Chains............................. 171
Changing........................... 188
Compact Spare....................... 167
Flat Changing........................ 188
General Information................... 164
High Speed......................... 166
Inflation Pressures.................... 165
Jacking............................. 188
Load Capacity....................160,161
Quality Grading...................... 274
Radial............................. 167
Replacement......................... 170
Rotation............................ 172
Safety...........................156,164
Sizes............................... 157
Snow Tires.......................... 171
Spinning............................ 168
Tread Wear Indicators.................. 169
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Top Cover............................. 52
Towing.........................179,197,198
Disabled Vehicle...................... 197
Trailering........................... 179
Traction Control....................73,91,155
Traction Control Switch................73,155
Trailer Towing......................... 179
Minimum Requirements................ 179
Trailer and Tongue Weight.............. 179
Warnings........................... 179
Transaxle............................. 227
Additives........................... 229
Automatic.....................147,149,227
Autostick........................... 173
Filter.............................. 229
Overdrive........................... 150
Selection of Lubricant.................. 227
Transmission
Range Indicator....................... 93
Transmission....................See Transaxle
Transmitter Battery Service................ 19
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener............ 77
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry........... 16Transporting Pets........................ 43
Tread Wear Indicators................... 169
Trip Computer.......................... 97
Trip Odometer.......................... 93
Trip Odometer Reset Button................ 93
Trunk Release, Emergency...............21,22
Trunk Release Remote Control.............. 21
Turn Signals.........................70,92
Underhood Fuses....................... 236
Uniform Tire Quality Grades.............. 274
Universal Transmitter.................... 77
Unleaded Gasoline...................... 174
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses................ 224
Vanity Mirrors.......................... 61
Vehicle Identification Number............... 6
Vehicle Loading........................ 161
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations............ 6
Vehicle Storage......................... 239
Vehicle Theft Alarm...................... 19
Vinyl Trim............................ 232
Viscosity, Engine Oil..................... 246
290 INDEX