radiator cap CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE 2009 3.G Owners Manual

the fan control to High. This allows the heater core to act
as a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat
from the engine cooling system.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage
your vehicle. If the pointer rises to the H (red) mark,
the instrument cluster will sound a chime. Pull over
and stop the vehicle with the engine at idle, when
safe. Turn off the air conditioning and wait until the
pointer drops back into the normal range. If the
pointer remains on the H (red) mark for more than a
minute, turn the engine off immediately and call for
service.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or
others could be badly burned by steam or boiling
coolant. You may want to call a service center if your
vehicle overheats. If you decide to look under the
hood yourself, refer to Section 7, Maintenance, of this
manual. Follow the warnings under the Cooling
System Pressure Cap paragraph.
Engine Oil Overheating — 2.4L Engine Only (If
Equipped)
During sustained high-speed driving or trailer tow up
long grades on hot day, the engine oil temperature may
become too hot. If this happens, the “HOTOIL” message
flashes, the vehicle speed will be reduced to 53 mph
(85 km/h) until the engine oil temperature is reduced.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 353
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To minimize the possibility of catalyst damage:
•Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition
when the transaxle is in gear and the vehicle is in
motion.
•Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the
vehicle.
•Do not idle the engine with any ignition coil connec-
tors disconnected for prolonged periods.
Cooling System
WARNING!
•When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis-
connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition
switch to the LOCK position. The fan is tempera-
ture controlled and can start at anytime the igni-
tion switch is in the ON position.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If
you see or hear steam coming from under the
hood, do not open the hood until the radiator has
had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling
system pressure cap when the radiator is hot.
Coolant Checks
Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every
12 months (before the onset of freezing weather, where
applicable). If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or
rusty in appearance, the system should be drained,
flushed, and refilled with fresh engine coolant (anti-
freeze). Check the front of the A/C condenser for any
accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently
spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the
face of the condenser.
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NOTE:Mixing engine coolant (antifreeze) types will
decrease the life of the engine coolant (antifreeze) and
will require more frequent coolant changes.
Cooling System Pressure Cap
The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of engine
coolant (antifreeze), and to ensure that engine coolant
(antifreeze) will return to the radiator from the coolant
recovery bottle.
The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any
accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces.
WARNING!
•The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on
the cooling system pressure cap are a safety pre-
caution. Never add engine coolant (antifreeze)
when the engine is overheated. Do not loosen or
remove the cap to cool an overheated engine. Heat
causes pressure to build up in the cooling system.
To prevent scalding or injury, do not remove the
pressure cap while the system is hot or under
pressure.
•Do not use a pressure cap other than the one
specified for your vehicle. Personal injury or en-
gine damage may result.
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Disposal of Used Engine Coolant
Used ethylene glycol based engine coolant (antifreeze) is
a regulated substance requiring proper disposal. Check
with your local authorities to determine the disposal
rules for your community. To prevent ingestion by ani-
mals or children, do not store ethylene glycol based
engine coolant (antifreeze) in open containers or allow it
to remain in puddles on the ground. If ingested by a
child, contact a physician immediately. Clean up any
ground spills immediately.
Coolant Level
4 Cylinder Engines —the coolant bottle provides a quick
visual method for determining that the engine coolant
(antifreeze) level is adequate. With the engine idling and
warm to normal operating temperature, the level of the
engine coolant (antifreeze) in the bottle should be be-
tween the “ADD” and “FULL” lines, shown on the bottle.6 Cylinder Engines —the level of the engine coolant
(antifreeze) in the pressurized coolant bottle should be
between the “COLD” and “FULL” range on the bottle
when the engine is cold.
The radiator normally remains completely full, so there is
no need to remove the radiator cap unless checking for
engine coolant (antifreeze) freeze point or replacing cool-
ant. Advise your service attendant of this. As long as the
engine operating temperature is satisfactory, the coolant
bottle need only be checked once a month. When addi-
tional engine coolant (antifreeze) is needed to maintain
the proper level, it should be added to the coolant bottle.
Do not overfill.
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Calibration, Compass..................... 198
Capacities, Fluid........................ 420
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 334
Oil (Engine)..................369,370,371,378
Power Steering........................ 282
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 391
Car Washes............................ 398
Carbon Monoxide Warning...............74,330
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................... 337
Cellular Phone.......................102,250
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 419
Certification Label....................... 337
Chains, Tire............................ 315
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 354
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 299
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)............... 373
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety............. 73Checks, Safety........................... 73
Child Restraint..................62,63,64,68,69
Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............66,68
Cigar Lighter........................... 167
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 327
Cleaning
Wheels............................. 400
Windshield Wiper Blades................. 385
Climate Control......................... 250
Clock.....................202,205,219,223,232
Coin Holder........................... 170
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 249
Compact Spare Tire...................... 310
Compass.............................. 198
Compass Calibration..................... 198
Compass Variance....................... 199
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 196
Console, Floor.......................... 170
Contract, Service........................ 445
454 INDEX

Convertible............................. 81
Convertible Top.......................... 81
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap).......... 391
Cooler, Beverage Holder (Cupholder)......... 168
Cooling System......................... 388
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 390
Coolant Capacity...................... 420
Coolant Level......................388,392
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 392
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 389
Inspection........................... 392
Points to Remember.................... 393
Pressure Cap......................... 391
Radiator Cap......................... 391
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)......389,420,421
Corrosion Protection..................... 398
Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 155
Cruise Light........................... 186
Cupholders.........................167,403Heated/Cooled (Beverage Holder).......... 168
Customer Assistance..................... 443
Customer Programmable Features............ 200
Data Recorder, Event...................... 60
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights........... 150
Daytime Running Lights................... 145
Dealer Service.......................... 375
Deck Lid, Emergency Release................ 37
Deck Lid, Power Release................... 36
Defroster, Rear Window................... 173
Defroster, Windshield.............75,252,253,258
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 152
Deploying, Airbag........................ 53
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 372
Dimmer Control........................ 150
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 148
Dipsticks
Automatic Transaxle.................396,397
INDEX 455
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Deck Lid Release....................... 36
Door Locks........................... 31
Mirrors............................. 100
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).......... 164
Seats............................... 135
Steering............................. 282
Windows............................. 33
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 48
Preparation for Jacking.................... 354
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................. 45
Programmable Electronic Features............ 200
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 21
Radial Ply Tires......................... 309
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap).......... 391
Radio Operation........................ 250
Radio Remote Controls.................... 248Radio, Satellite.......................... 243
Rear Cupholder......................... 169
Rear Window Defroster................... 173
Rear Window Features.................... 173
Recorder, Event Data...................... 60
Recreational Towing...................... 349
Reformulated Gasoline.................... 327
Refrigerant............................ 382
Release, Hood.......................... 142
Reminder, Lights On..................... 146
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 46
Remote Control
Security Alarm......................... 18
Starting System........................ 28
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................. 21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 248
Remote Starting System.................... 28
Remote Trunk Release..................... 36
Replacement Bulbs....................... 411
INDEX 465
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