wheel CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE 2006 2.G Owner's Guide

TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER
VEHICLE (Flat towing with all four wheels on the
ground)
Automatic Transaxle
Your vehicle may be towed under the following condi-
tions: The gear selector must be in NEUTRAL, the
distance to be towed must not exceed 15 miles (25 km),
and the towing speed must not exceed 25 mph (40
km/h). If the transaxle is not operative, or if the vehicle
is to be towed more than 15 miles (25 km), the vehicle
must be towed with the front wheels off the ground.
CAUTION!
If the vehicle being towed requires steering, the
ignition switch must be in the OFF position, not in
the LOCK or ACCESSORY positions.
If it is necessary to use the accessories while being towed
(wipers, defrosters, etc.), the key must be in the ON
position, not the ACCESSORY position. Make certain the
transaxle remains in NEUTRAL.
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Maintenance-Free Battery
The top of the MAINTENANCE-FREE battery is perma-
nently sealed. You will never have to add water, nor is
periodic maintenance required.
NOTE:The battery is stored in a compartment behind
the left front fender and is accessible without removing
the tire and wheel. Remote battery terminals are located
in the engine compartment for jump starting.
To access the battery, turn the steering wheel fully to the
right and remove the inner fender shield.
WARNING!
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories con-
tain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after
handling. Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution
and can burn or even blind you. Don’t allow battery
fluid to contact your eyes, skin or clothing. Don’t
lean over a battery when attaching clamps. If acid
splashes in eyes or on skin, flush the area immedi-
ately with large amounts of water. Battery gas is
flammable and explosive. Keep flame or sparks
away from the battery. Don’t use a booster battery or
any other booster source with an output greater than
12 volts. Don’t allow cable clamps to touch each
other.
Battery Location
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Do not allow petroleum base fluid to contaminate the
brake fluid as seal damage will result!
Fuel System Hoses
Electronic Fuel Injection high pressure fuel systems are
designed with hoses and clamps which have unique
material characteristics to provide adequate sealing and
resist attack by deteriorated gasoline.
You are urged to use only manufacturer specified hoses
and clamps, or their equivalent in material and specifi-
cation, in any fuel system servicing. It is mandatory to
replace all clamps that have been loosened or removed
during service. Care should be taken in installing new
clamps to insure they are properly torqued.
Automatic Transmission
Your front wheel drive vehicle has a transmission and
differential assembly contained within a single housing.
This is referred to as a “Transaxle.”
Selection of Lubricant
It is important that the proper lubricant is used in the
transmission to assure optimum transmission perfor-
mance. Use only manufacturers recommended transmis-
sion fluid, refer to Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts
for correct fluid type. It is important that the transmission
fluid be maintained at the prescribed level using the
recommended fluid.
CAUTION!
Using a transmission fluid other than the manufac-
turers recommended fluid may cause deterioration
in transmission shift quality and/or torque converter
shudder. Using a transmission fluid other than the
manufacturers recommended fluid will result in
more frequent fluid and filter changes. Refer to
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts for correct
fluid type.
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•Use Mopar touch up paint or equivalent on scratches
or chips as soon as possible. Your dealer has touch up
paint to match the color of your vehicle.
•If your vehicle is damaged due to an accident or
similar cause which destroys the paint and protective
coating have your vehicle repaired as soon as possible.
The cost of such repairs is considered the responsibil-
ity of the owner.
•Aluminum wheels should be cleaned regularly with
mild soap and water to prevent corrosion. To remove
heavy soil, select a non abrasive, non acidic cleaner. Do
not use scouring pads or metal polishes. Avoid auto-
matic car washes that use acidic solutions or harsh
brushes that may damage the wheels’ protective fin-
ish.
•Your painted and chrome aluminum wheels should be
treated as you would treat the finish on your car.
Always use a soft non-abrasive cloth with a mild dish
washing soap and water when cleaning your wheels.
Never use scouring pads, steel wool or a bristle brush.Never use cleaners that contain acid, oven cleaners or
any abrasive metal cleaner as they will cause perma-
nent staining and/or corrosion.
•If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers,
deicer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well
packaged and sealed.
•If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads, consider
mud or stone shields behind each wheel.
Interior Care
Use Mopar Fabric Cleaner or equivalent to clean fabric
upholstery and carpeting.
Use Mopar Vinyl Cleaner or equivalent to clean vinyl or
leather upholstery.
Mopar Vinyl Cleaner or equivalent is specifically recom-
mended for vinyl trim.
Use mild (Ivory Flake) solution or equivalent to clean all
surfaces. Wipe with clear water and soft (lint free) cloth.
Do not use cleaners, conditioners and protectants con-
taining silicon or bleach as these may cause gloss level
increases and/or discoloration.
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Chassis
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transaxle MoparATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Brake Master Cylinder MoparDOT 3, SAE J1703 should be used. If DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake fluid
is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Use only recommended brake flu-
ids.
Power Steering Reservoir MoparPower Steering Fluid + 4, MoparATF+4 Automatic Transmission
Fluid.
Steering Gear & Linkage, Ball
Joints, Prop Shafts & Yokes, Wheel
BearingsMoparMulti-Purpose Lubricant NLGI Grade 2 or equivalent.
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Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the
wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled con-
ditions on a specified government test course. For ex-
ample, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1
1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and
may depart significantly from the norm due to variations
in driving habits, service practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. Those grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel than the minimum required by law.
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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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Tread Wear Indicators................... 172
Trip Computer.......................... 95
Trip Odometer.......................... 92
Trip Odometer Reset Button................ 92
Trunk Release, Emergency...............20,21
Trunk Release Remote Control.............. 20
Turn Signals.........................68,90
Underhood Fuses....................... 248
Uniform Tire Quality Grades.............. 284
Universal Transmitter.................... 75
Unleaded Gasoline...................... 178
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses................ 236
Vanity Mirrors.......................... 58
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).......... 6
Vehicle Loading........................ 164
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations............ 6
Vehicle Storage......................... 250
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)......... 19
Vinyl Trim............................ 243
Viscosity, Engine Oil..................... 257
Voltmeter.............................. 90Warning, Door Ajar...................... 14
Warning Flasher, Hazard................. 198
Warnings and Cautions.................... 6
Warranty Information.................... 282
Washer, Adding Fluid................... 230
Washers, Windshield..................69,230
Washing Vehicle........................ 242
Waxing and Polishing................... 242
Wheel Alignment and Balance............. 174
Wind Buffeting......................... 22
Window Fogging....................... 133
Windows.............................. 21
Power.............................. 21
Windshield Washers...................69,230
Windshield Wipers.................68,69,229
Wiper Blade Replacement................. 230
Wipers, Intermittent...................... 70
Wood Trim Cleaning.................... 245
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