CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE 2006 2.G Owners Manual

Crankcase Emission Control System......... 224
Cruise Control (Speed Control)............. 72
Cruise Light........................... 89
Customer Assistance.................... 280
Daytime Running Lights.................. 68
Dealer Service......................... 217
Defroster, Rear Window.................. 139
Defroster, Windshield...............44,132,138
Diagnostic System, Onboard............... 215
Dimmer Control........................ 66
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 69
Dipsticks
Automatic Transaxle................... 240
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............. 234
Engine Oil.......................... 221
Door Ajar Warning...................... 14
Door Locks............................ 12
Door Locks, Automatic................... 14
Door Opener, Garage..................... 75
Drive Belts............................ 222Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................. 207
E-85 Fuel............................. 181
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet)..... 79
Electrical Power Outlets................... 79
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 72
Emergency Brake....................... 153
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............. 208
Jacking............................. 199
Jump Starting........................ 204
Overheating......................... 198
Towing............................. 208
Emergency Trunk Release...............20,21
Emission Control System Maintenance....216,262
Engine............................213,214
Air Cleaner Filter..................... 222
Block Heater......................... 148
Break-In Recommendations............... 42
Checking Oil Level.................... 218
Compartment.....................213,214
Coolant (Antifreeze)................232,258
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Cooling............................ 232
Exhaust Gas Caution.................. 180
Fails to Start......................... 148
Fuel Requirements.................178,257
Oil ..........................218,257,258
Oil Change Interval................... 219
Oil Selection......................220,257
Oil Synthetic......................... 221
Overheating......................... 198
Timing Belt.......................... 224
Engine Oil Viscosity..................... 257
Entry System, Illuminated................. 12
Exhaust Gas Caution...............43,180,231
Exhaust System........................ 231
Exterior Light Service.................... 251
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 222
Automatic Transaxle................... 240
Engine Fuel......................... 223
Engine Oil.......................221,258
Engine Oil Disposal................... 221Flashers
Hazard Warning...................... 198
Turn Signal.......................... 90
Flash-To-Pass........................... 69
Flat Tire Changing...................... 199
Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Cruising Range....................... 182
Engine Oil.......................... 182
Fuel Requirements.................181,182
Maintenance......................... 183
Replacement Parts.................... 183
Starting............................ 182
Floor Console.......................... 55
Fluid, Brake........................... 259
Fluid Capacities........................ 257
Fluid Leaks............................ 44
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transaxle................... 240
Capacities........................... 257
Cooling System....................... 232
Engine Oil.......................... 218
Power Steering....................... 227
Fluids............................... 258
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Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts........ 258
Fog Light Service....................... 255
Fog Lights........................68,91,255
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.................. 208
Fuel................................. 178
Adding............................. 183
Additives........................... 179
Clean Air........................... 178
Filler Cap (Gas Cap)................... 183
Filter.............................. 223
Gasoline............................ 178
Gauge.............................. 89
Hoses.............................. 239
Light............................... 94
Octane Rating........................ 258
Requirements.....................178,257
Tank Capacity........................ 257
Fuel, Flexible............See Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Fueling.............................. 183
Fuses................................ 248
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) .......... 75
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)................. 183Gas Gauge (Fuel Gauge).................. 89
Gasoline, Clean Air..................... 178
Gasoline (Fuel)........................ 178
Gasoline, Reformulated.................. 178
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends............... 178
Gauges
Coolant Temperature................... 91
Fuel................................ 89
Speedometer......................... 90
Tachometer.......................... 90
Voltmeter............................ 90
Gearshift............................. 151
General Information.................... 11,18
Glass Cleaning......................... 245
Gross Axle Weight Rating................. 186
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating............... 185
Hazard Warning Flasher.................. 198
Head Restraints......................... 63
Headlights............................ 251
Aiming............................. 257
Automatic........................... 68
Bulb Replacement..................... 251
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Cleaning............................ 244
High Beam.........................69,90
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch....... 69
Passing............................. 69
Switch.............................. 67
Time Delay........................68,69
Heater............................129,136
Heater, Engine Block.................... 148
High Beam Indicator..................... 90
Hitches
Trailer Towing....................... 187
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . 75
Hood Prop............................ 64
Hood Release.......................... 63
Hoses............................236,239
Ignition
Key ................................. 9
Lock................................ 9
Illuminated Entry....................... 12
Immobilizer (Sentry Key).................. 10
Infant Restraint......................... 35
Inside Rearview Mirror................... 56Instrument Cluster..................86,87,88
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 85
Instrument Panel Cover.................. 245
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............ 245
Interior Fuses.......................... 248
Interior Lighting........................ 65
Interior Lights........................65,66
Introduction............................ 4
Jack Location.......................... 200
Jack Operation......................... 200
Jump Starting......................... 204
Key, Programming....................... 11
Key, Replacement........................ 11
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer).................. 10
Key-In Reminder......................... 9
Keyless Entry System..................... 15
Keys.................................. 9
Lap/Shoulder Belts...................... 23
LATCH (Lower Anchors and
Tether for CHildren)...................37,39
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Latches
Hood............................... 63
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 178
Leaks, Fluid............................ 44
Life of Tires........................... 173
Lights..............................44,64
Airbag........................32,34,43,89
Anti-Lock Warning..................... 92
Automatic Headlights................... 68
Brake Warning.....................93,153
Bulb Replacement..................... 251
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator)....... 90
Daytime Running...................... 68
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.............67,69
Engine Temperature Warning............. 91
Exterior Check........................ 44
Fog ...........................68,91,255
Front Replacement.................253,255
Headlight Switch...................... 67
Headlights........................... 67
High Beam........................... 69
Illuminated Entry...................... 12
Instrument Cluster..................... 67Interior.............................. 65
License............................. 257
Lights On Reminder.................... 68
Low Fuel............................ 94
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)....... 90
Map Reading......................... 64
Oil Pressure.......................... 93
Park............................... 253
Reading............................. 64
Rear Servicing....................... 256
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 94
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............. 19
Service............................. 251
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . 90
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)............. 94
Traction Control...................... 158
Turn Signal......................67,68,90
Voltage.............................. 90
Loading Vehicle........................ 185
Capacities........................... 185
Tires ............................... 163
Locks
Central.............................. 14
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Door............................... 12
Ignition.............................. 9
Lower Anchors and
Tether for CHildren (LATCH)............37,39
Lubricants............................ 228
Lubrication, Body....................... 228
Luggage/Cargo Capacity................. 185
Lumbar Support........................ 60
Maintenance Free Battery................. 225
Maintenance Procedures.................. 218
Maintenance Schedule................... 262
Light Duty Schedule “B”................ 265
Schedule “A”........................ 273
Schedule “B”........................ 265
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . 90,216
Manual, Service........................ 283
Mirrors............................... 56
Electric Remote....................... 57
Outside...........................57,58
Rearview............................ 56
Vanity.............................. 58
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............ 6Mopar Parts........................217,282
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 67
Navigation System...................... 120
Occupant Restraints...................... 22
Odometer............................. 92
Tampering........................... 92
Trip ................................ 92
Oil, Engine......................218,257,258
Capacity............................ 257
Change Interval...................... 219
Checking........................... 218
Disposal............................ 221
Filter...........................221,258
Filter Disposal....................... 221
Identification Logo.................... 220
Materials Added to.................... 221
Pressure Gauge....................... 93
Quality............................. 220
Recommendation..................220,257
Synthetic........................... 221
Viscosity.........................221,257
296 INDEX

Onboard Diagnostic System............215,216
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) .......... 75
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual).......... 4
Overdrive............................ 152
Overheating, Engine..................... 198
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual).......4,283
Paint Care............................ 241
Paint Damage......................... 241
Panic Alarm........................... 17
Parking Brake......................... 153
Parking On Hill........................ 154
Passing Light........................... 69
Pets.................................. 42
Pets, Transporting....................... 42
Placard, Tire and Loading Information....... 163
Power
Brakes............................. 155
Distribution Center.................... 248
Door Locks.......................... 12
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)......... 79
Seats............................... 60
Steering............................ 157Steering, Checking.................... 227
Windows............................ 21
Power Steering Fluid.................... 259
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts............. 28
Preparation for Jacking................... 200
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................ 26
Programmable Electronic Features.........75,79
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry)...............17,75,79
Radial Ply Tires........................ 170
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)........ 234
Radio Broadcast Signals................... 99
Radio Operation...............109,115,127,129
Radio Remote Controls.................. 126
Radio, Satellite......................... 123
Radio (Sound Systems).............100,109,114
Rear Window Defroster.................. 139
Rearview Mirrors........................ 56
Reformulated Gasoline................... 178
Refrigerant............................ 227
Reminder, Lights On..................... 68
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Reminder, Seat Belt...................... 27
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)............... 15
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls...... 126
Remote Trunk Release.................... 20
Replacement Tires...................... 173
Reporting Safety Defects................. 283
Restraint, Head......................... 63
Restraints, Child........................ 34
Restraints, Occupant..................... 22
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck.............. 208
Rotation, Tires......................... 175
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle............... 43
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle.............. 44
Safety Defects, Reporting................. 283
Safety Information, Tire.................. 158
Safety Tips............................. 43
Satellite Radio......................... 123
Satellite Radio Antenna.................. 125
Schedule, Maintenance................... 262
Seat Belt Maintenance................... 245
Seat Belt Reminder...................... 27Seat Belts.........................22,23,40
And Pregnant Women.................. 28
Child Restraint....................34,35,40
Extender............................ 28
Front Seat............................ 24
Inspection........................... 43
Operating Instructions.................. 24
Pretensioners......................... 26
Reminder............................ 94
Seats................................. 59
Adjustment.......................... 59
Cleaning............................ 243
Head Restraints....................... 63
Lumbar Support....................... 60
Power.............................. 60
Reclining............................ 59
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............... 19
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze).........233,258
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................9,10
Service Assistance...................... 280
Service Contract........................ 282
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator)................... 90
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Service Manuals........................ 283
Setting the Clock........................ 99
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters)......134,139
Signals, Turn........................... 90
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............. 207
Snow Tires............................ 175
Spare Tire.........................170,171
Spark Plugs........................... 222
Speed Control (Cruise Control)...........72,89
Speedometer........................... 90
Starting.............................. 146
Cold Weather........................ 147
Engine Fails to Start................... 148
Starting and Operating................... 146
Steering
Power...........................157,227
Tilt Column.......................... 70
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls............................ 126
Storage.............................. 250
Storage, Vehicle........................ 250
Storing Your Vehicle..................... 250
Stuck, Freeing......................... 208Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag....... 29
System, Navigation..................... 120
Tachometer............................ 90
Tape Player........................... 127
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)....... 129
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......91,199
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)............... 19
Theft System (Security Alarm).............. 19
Tilt Steering Column..................... 70
Time Delay, Headlight.................... 69
Tire and Loading Information Placard....... 163
Tire Identification Number (TIN)........... 162
Tire Markings......................... 158
Tire Safety Information................... 158
Tires ...........................44,167,284
Aging (Life of Tires)................... 173
Air Pressure......................... 167
Alignment.......................... 174
Chains............................. 175
Changing........................199,200
Compact Spare....................... 170
Flat Changing.....................199,200
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General Information................... 167
High Speed......................... 169
Inflation Pressures.................... 168
Jacking............................. 200
Life of Tires......................... 173
Load Capacity....................163,164
Quality Grading...................... 284
Radial............................. 170
Replacement......................... 173
Rotation............................ 175
Safety...........................158,167
Sizes............................... 160
Snow Tires.......................... 175
Spinning............................ 171
Tread Wear Indicators.................. 172
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight............. 189
Top Cover............................. 50
Towing.........................185,208,209
Disabled Vehicle...................... 208
Guide.............................. 188
Weight............................. 188
Traction Control....................71,89,157
Traction Control Switch................71,157Trailer Towing......................... 185
Cooling System Tips................... 195
Hitches............................. 187
Minimum Requirements................ 190
Trailer and Tongue Weight.............. 189
Wiring............................. 193
Trailer Towing Guide.................... 188
Trailer Weight......................... 188
Transaxle............................. 239
Additives........................... 241
Automatic.....................149,151,239
Autostick........................... 176
Filter.............................. 240
Overdrive........................... 152
Selection of Lubricant.................. 239
Transmission
Range Indicator....................... 92
Transmission....................See Transaxle
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry)................... 18
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink).75
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)...... 15
Transporting Pets........................ 42
300 INDEX