transmission oil CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE 2005 2.G Owners Manual

Trailer Towing........................179
▫Towing Requirements..................179

Flexible Fuel–(2.7L Engines With Automatic
Transmission Only)
.....................181
▫E-85 General Information................181
▫Ethanol Fuel (E-85)....................181
▫Fuel Requirements....................181▫Selection Of Engine Oil.................182
▫Starting............................183
▫Cruising Range.......................183
▫Replacement Parts.....................184
▫Maintenance.........................184
STARTING AND OPERATING 143
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS

2.4L Engine..........................201

2.7L Engine..........................202

Onboard Diagnostic System—OBD II......203

Emissions Inspection And Maintenance
Programs
............................204

Replacement Parts.....................205

Dealer Service........................205

Maintenance Procedures.................206
▫Engine Oil..........................206
▫Crankcase Emission Control System........213
▫Maintenance-Free Battery................213
▫Air Conditioner......................214▫Power Steering—Fluid Check............215
▫Suspension Ball Joints..................216
▫Body Mechanism Lubrication.............216
▫Windshield Wiper Blades................218
▫Windshield Washers...................218
▫Exhaust System......................219
▫Cooling System.......................220
▫Hoses And Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses.......224
▫Brakes.............................224
▫Fuel System Hoses....................227
▫Automatic Transmission................227
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•Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and transaxle and add as needed.
•Check all lights and all other electrical items for correct
operation.
•Check rubber seals on each side of the radiator for
proper fit.
At Each Oil Change
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Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the exhaust system.
•Inspect the brake linings, hoses and calipers.
•Inspect the CV joints and front and rear suspension
components.
•Check the automatic transmission fluid level.
•Check the brake master cylinder fluid level.
•Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
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.
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SCHEDULE“B”
Follow schedule“B”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 an.
•Day or night temperatures are below 32°F(0°C).
•Stop and go driving.
•Extensive engine idling.
•Driving in dusty conditions.
•Short trips of less than 10 miles (16.2 km).
•More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C).
•Trailer towing.
•Taxi, police or delivery service (commercial ser-
vices).
•Off-road or desert operation.
•If 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“B”of the
Maintenance Schedulessection of this manual.
NOTE:IFANYof these apply to you then flush and
replace the engine coolant every 100,000 miles (160,000
km) or 60 months, whichever comes first, and follow
schedule B of theMaintenance Schedulessection of this
manual.
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Miles 57,000 60,000 63,000 66,000 69,000 72,000
(Kilometers) (91 000) (96 000) (101 000) (106 000) (110 000) (115 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not
replaced at 3 months.XXXXX X
Inspect theair cleaner filter
and replace if
necessary.*X XXX X
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 theignition cables
on 2.4 liter engine.X
Replace the accessory drive belts on the 2.7
liter engine.X
Replace thespark plugs
on the 2.4 liter en-
gine.X
Check and replace, if necessary, thePCV
valve.
*‡X
Change the automatic transmission fluid and
filter.X
Rotate the tires. X X X
Flush and replace engine coolant at 60 months,
if not done at 100,000 miles.X
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Miles 108,000 111,000 114,000 117,000 120,000
(Kilometers) (174 000) (179 000) (183 000) (188 000) (193 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not re-
placed at 3 months.XXXXX
Inspect theair cleaner filterand replace if neces-
sary.*XXXX
Replace theair cleaner filter.X
Replace thespark plugson the 2.4 liter engine. X
Replace theignition cableson the 2.4 liter engine. X
Inspect the front and rear brake pads, linings, ro-
tors, rear drums and shoes.XX
Replace the accessory drive belts on 2.7 liter engine. X
Check and replace, if necessary, thePCV valve.*X
Change the automatic transmission fluid and fil-
ter.X
Flush and replace engine coolant at 120 months, if
not done at 100,000 miles.X
Rotate the tires. X X
* This maintenance is recommended by the manufacture
to the owner but is not required to maintain the emis-
sions warranty.‡This maintenance is not required if previously replaced.
Inspection and service should also be performed anytime
a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all receipts.
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Auxiliary Power Outlet................... 82
Ball Joints............................ 216
Battery............................... 213
Emergency Starting.................... 193
Gas Caution......................195,214
Heater............................. 146
Jump Starting........................ 193
Keyless Transmitter Replacement.......... 19
Location.........................193,213
Belts, Drive........................... 210
Belts, Engine.......................... 212
Body Mechanism Lubrication.............. 216
Boot, Convertible Top.................... 52
B-Pillar Location....................... 160
Brake, Parking......................... 151
Brake System.......................153,224
Anti-Lock........................... 153
Fluid Check......................... 226
Hoses.............................. 225
Master Cylinder...................... 226
Warning Light........................ 95
Brake/Transmission Interlock...........147,149Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle...... 43
Bulb Replacement...................... 240
Bulbs, Light........................... 239
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...... 246
Capacities, Fluid....................... 246
Capacity, Cargo Weight.................. 179
Caps, Filler
Fuel............................... 177
Oil (Engine)......................... 209
Radiator (Coolant Pressure).............. 222
Car Washes........................... 230
Carbon Monoxide Warning............... 177
Carpeting............................. 232
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance....... 126
Cassette Tape Player...............102,110,113
Catalytic Converter..................... 211
CD Changer..................109,114,119,121
CD Player....................107,115,117,125
Center High Mounted Stop Light........... 244
Central Locking......................... 14
Chains, Tire........................... 171
Changing A Flat Tire.................... 188
INDEX 279
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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
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