oil viscosity CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE 2008 3.G Owners Manual

The recommended viscosity and quality grades are
shown in Section 7 of this manual. NON-DETERGENT
OR STRAIGHT MINERAL OILS MUST NEVER BE
USED.
A new engine may consume some oil during its first few
thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be
considered as a normal part of the break-in and not
interpreted as an indication of difficulty.
SAFETY TIPS
Transporting Passengers
NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO
AREA.
WARNING!
It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed.
Do not allow people to ride in any area of your
vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts.
Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and
using a seat belt properly.
Lock Your Vehicle
Always remove the keys from the ignition and lock all
doors when leaving the vehicle unattended, even in your
own driveway or garage. Try to park your vehicle in a
well-lit area and never invite theft by leaving articles of
value exposed.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 73
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Engine Oil Selection
For best performance and maximum protection under all
types of operating conditions, the manufacturer recom-
mends engine oils that are API Certified and meet the
requirements of DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS-
6395.
American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil
Identification Symbol
This symbol means that the oil has
been certified by the American
Petroleum Institute (API). The
manufacturer only recommends
API Certified engine oils.
Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) Ð 2.4L and 2.7L
Engines
SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended for all operating
temperatures. This engine oil improves low temperature
starting and vehicle fuel economy. Your engine oil filler
cap also shows the recommended engine oil viscosity for
your vehicle.
The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended
engine oil viscosity for your engine. For information on
engine oil filler cap location, refer to the ªEngine Com-
partmentº illustration in this section.
Lubricants which do not have both, the engine oil certi-
fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num-
ber should not be used.
Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade) Ð 3.5L Engine
SAE 10W-30engine oil is preferred for all operating
temperatures. The engine oil filler cap also shows the
recommended engine oil viscosity for your vehicle.
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Lubricants which do not have both, the engine oil certi-
fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num-
ber should not be used.
The engine oil filler cap also shows the recommended
engine oil viscosity for your engine. For information on
engine oil filler cap location, refer to the ªEngine Com-
partmentº illustration in this section.
Lubricants which do not have both, the engine oil certi-
fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num-
ber should not be used.
Synthetic Engine Oils
You may use synthetic engine oils provided the recom-
mended oil quality requirements are met, and the recom-
mended maintenance intervals for oil and filter changes
are followed.
Materials Added To Engine Oils
The manufacture strongly recommends against the addi-
tion of any additives (other than leak detection dyes) to
the engine oil. Engine oil is an engineered product and
it's performance may be impaired by supplemental ad-
ditives.
Disposing of Used Engine Oil and Oil Filters
Care should be taken in disposing of used engine oil and
oil filters from your vehicle. Used oil and oil filters,
indiscriminately discarded, can present a problem to the
environment. Contact your dealer, service station, or
governmental agency for advice on how and where used
oil and oil filters can be safely discarded in your area.
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FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
Component Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts
Engine CoolantMopartAntifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid
Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent
Engine Oil (2.4L & 2.7L)Use API Certified engine oil. SAE 5W-20 is recommended. Refer to the en-
gine oil fill cap for the correct SAE grade meeting DaimlerChrysler Mate-
rial Standard MS-6395.
Engine Oil (3.5L)Use API Certified engine oil. SAE 10W-30 is recommended. Refer to the
engine oil viscosity chart for the correct SAE grade meeting
DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
Oil Filter (2.4L) Mopart04884900AB or equivalent.
Oil Filter (2.7L & 3.5L) Mopart04884899AB or equivalent.
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Oil Synthetic......................... 364
Operation............................ 72
Overheating.......................... 336
Starting............................. 251
Temperature Gauge..................... 176
Engine Oil Viscosity...................... 363
Enhanced Accident Response Feature.......... 58
Entry System, Illuminated.................. 20
Ethanol............................... 309
Event Data Recorder...................... 60
Exhaust Gas Caution................74,311,375
Exhaust System.......................74,374
Extender, Seat Belt........................ 48
Exterior Light Service..................... 401
Exterior Lights........................76,401
Fabric Care.........................389,390
Filler Location Fuel....................176,316Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 365
Air Conditioning....................244,370
Automatic Transaxle.................... 386
Engine Oil........................365,410
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 364
Flashers
Hazard Warning....................... 336
Turn Signal........................76,142
Flash-To-Pass........................... 143
Flat Tire Changing....................... 338
Flat Tire Stowage........................ 344
Flexible Fuel Vehicles..................... 312
Cruising Range........................ 315
Engine Oil........................... 314
Fuel Requirements..................312,313
Maintenance.......................312,315
Replacement Parts..................... 315
Starting............................. 315
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Occupant Restraints.................39,53,54,56
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)............307,410
Odometer............................. 178
Trip .............................178,180
Oil Change Indicator................179,189,414
Oil Change Indicator, Reset..............179,189
Oil, Engine.........................361,410
Capacity............................ 409
Change Interval...............179,189,362,414
Checking............................ 361
Dipstick............................. 361
Disposal............................ 364
Filter............................365,410
Filter Disposal........................ 364
Identification Logo..................... 363
Materials Added to..................... 364
Recommendation...................363,409
Synthetic............................ 364
Viscosity..........................363,409Oil Filter, Change........................ 365
Oil Filter, Selection....................... 365
Oil Pressure Light....................... 177
Onboard Diagnostic System..............357,358
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLinkt) ........... 155
Operating Precautions.................... 357
Outside Rearview Mirrors.................. 97
Overdrive............................. 260
Overheating, Engine...................... 336
Owner's Manual (Operator Manual).......... 428
Paint Care............................. 387
Panic Alarm............................ 25
Parking Brake.......................... 264
Parking On Hill......................... 265
Passenger Seat Back Tilt (Easy Entry System).... 133
Passing Light........................... 143
Personal Settings........................ 194
Pets.................................. 72
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Transmitter, Garage Door Opener
(HomeLinkt) ........................... 155
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 21
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)........ 21
Transporting Pets........................ 72
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 294
Trip Odometer.......................... 178
Trip Odometer Reset Button................ 180
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid)....................36,38
Trunk Release, Emergency.................. 38
Trunk Release Remote Control............... 36
Turn Signals...................138,142,183,404
UCI Connector......................... 221
UConnectŸ (Hands-Free Phone)...........99,217
Understanding Your Instrument Panel......... 173
Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 429
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 221Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port...........213,217
Universal Transmitter..................... 155
Unleaded Gasoline....................... 307
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt.............. 44
Upholstery Care........................ 389
USB Port...........................213,217
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses................. 381
Vanity Mirrors........................... 99
Variance, Compass....................... 192
Vehicle Certification Label................. 319
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)............ 6
Vehicle Loading...................285,319,321
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 7
Vehicle Storage.......................243,400
Viscosity, Engine Oil...................... 363
Voice Recognition System (VR).............. 125
Warning Flasher, Hazard.................. 336
452 INDEX