engine CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE 2010 3.G Owners Manual

* PZEV = Partial Zero Emission Vehicle
† This maintenance is recommended by the manufacturer
to the owner, but is not required to maintain emissions
warranty.
WARNING!
•You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you
have the knowledge and the right equipment. If
you have any doubt about your ability to perform
a service job, take your vehicle to a competent
mechanic.
•Failure to properly inspect and maintain your
vehicle could result in a component malfunction
and effect vehicle handling and performance. This
could cause an accident
150,000 Miles (250,000 km) or
150 Months Maintenance
Service Schedule
❏Change the engine oil and engine oil
filter.
❏ Rotate tires.
❏ Replace the engine air cleaner filter.
❏ Replace the spark plugs (2.4L Engine
except PZEV*).
❏ Adjust parking brake on vehicles
equipped with four wheel disc brakes.
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We appreciate that you have made a major investment
when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer
has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and
training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with
the ownership experience. You’ll be pleased with their
sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related
concerns.
WARNING!
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain
vehicle components contain, or emit, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects, or other reproductive harm. In addi-
tion, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain
products of component wear contain, or emit, chemi-
cals known to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the
DVD, for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group
LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle and market.
MOPARPARTS
MOPAR fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are
available from an authorized dealer. They are recom-
mended for your vehicle in order to help keep the vehicle
operating at its best.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could
cause a crash or cause injury or death, you should
immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the
manufacturer.
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and maintenance procedures as well as specifications,
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About Your Brakes....................... 264
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .............. 267
Accessory Delay, Power .................... 12
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 370
Adding Fuel ........................... 314
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 366
Additives, Fuel ......................... 307
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 360
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 362
Air Conditioning ........................ 230
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 230
Air Conditioning Filter .................241,363
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 242
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............362,363
Air Conditioning System .............230,235,362
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 287
Airbag ................................ 52
Airbag Deployment ....................... 61
Airbag Light ..................... 59,64,79,159Airbag Maintenance
....................... 63
Airbag, Side ........................ 55,58,60
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ............... 58
Alarm, Panic ............................ 25
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............18,166
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 224
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............370,403
Disposal ............................ 372
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 267
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 267
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 18
Appearance Care ........................ 379
Ashtray ............................... 147
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 33
Auto Unlock, Doors ....................... 31
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................ 109
Automatic Door Locks ..................... 31
Automatic Headlights .................... 124
436 INDEX

Caps, FillerFuel ............................... 314
Oil (Engine) .................. 349,350,351,358
Power Steering ........................ 264
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... 371
Car Washes ............................ 380
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............78,309
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 316
Cellular Phone ....................... 1 12,230
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 402
Certification Label ....................... 316
Chains, Tire ............................ 294
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 332
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 278
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) ............... 353
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 78
Checks, Safety ........................... 78
Child Restraint .................... 66,68,72,74Child Restraint Tether Anchors
.............70,72
Cigar Lighter ........................... 147
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 305
Cleaning Wheels ............................. 381
Windshield Wiper Blades ................ 365
Climate Control ......................... 230
Clock .................. 182,184,198,200,203,213
Coin Holder ........................... 149
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 229
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 289
Compass .............................. 176
Compass Calibration ..................... 177
Compass Variance ....................... 178
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 175
Console, Floor .......................... 149
Contract, Service ........................ 429
Convertible ............................. 87
Convertible Top .......................... 87
438 INDEX

Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap).......... 371
Cooling System ......................... 369
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. 370
Coolant Capacity ...................... 403
Coolant Level ...................... 369,372
Disposal of Used Coolant ................ 372
Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 369
Inspection ........................... 372
Points to Remember .................... 373
Pressure Cap ......................... 371
Radiator Cap ......................... 371
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......370,403,404
Corrosion Protection ..................... 379
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .............. 135
Cruise Light ........................... 165
Cupholders ......................... 148,384
Customer Assistance ..................... 427
Customer Programmable Features ............ 179Daytime Running Lights
................... 127
Dealer Service .......................... 354
Deck Lid, Emergency Release ................ 37
Deck Lid, Power Release ................... 35
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 151
Defroster, Windshield .............80,232,233,238
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 131
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 352
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 128
Dipsticks Automatic Transaxle ................. 377,378
Oil (Engine) .......................... 356
Power Steering ........................ 264
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 344
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............... 372
Engine Oil ........................... 359
Door Locks ............................. 29
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 31
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Door Opener, Garage..................... 138
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt .................... 117
Driving On Slippery Surfaces ................... 260
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ 261
E-85 Fuel ............................. 310
Electric Rear Window Defrost ............... 151
Electric Remote Mirrors ................... 110
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 144
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 135
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ............ 273
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 172
Emergency Deck Lid Release ................ 37
Emergency, In Case of Jacking ............................. 332
Jump Starting ......................... 339
Overheating .......................... 330 Towing
............................. 344
Emergency Trunk Release ................... 37
Emission Control System Maintenance ......353,408
Engine .......................... 349,350,351
Air Cleaner .......................... 360
Block Heater ......................... 250
Break-In Recommendations ................ 77
Checking Oil Level ..................... 356
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................. 369,404
Cooling ............................. 369
Exhaust Gas Caution .................. 78,309
Fails to Start .......................... 248
Flooded, Starting ...................... 248
Fuel Requirements .................. 304,403
Jump Starting ......................... 339
Oil ........................... 356,403,404
Oil Change Interval ............164,174,357,408
Oil Filler Cap ................ 349,350,351,358
Oil Filter ............................ 359
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Oil Filter Disposal..................... 359
Oil Selection ....................... 357,403
Oil Synthetic ......................... 359
Overheating .......................... 330
Starting ............................. 247
Temperature Gauge .................... 158
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... 358
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 61
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 20
Ethanol ............................... 305
Exhaust Gas Caution ................... 78,309
Exhaust System ....................... 78,366
Extender, Seat Belt ........................ 51
Exterior Lights .......................... 81
Fabric Care ............................ 382
Filler Location Fuel .................... 158,314
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... 360 Air Conditioning
.................... 241,363
Automatic Transaxle .................... 378
Engine Oil ........................ 359,404
Engine Oil Disposal .................... 359
Flashers .............................. 330
Hazard Warning ....................... 330
Turn Signal ........................ 81,128
Flash-To-Pass ........................... 128
Flat Tire Changing ....................... 332
Flat Tire Stowage ........................ 338
Flexible Fuel Vehicles ..................... 310
Cruising Range ....................... 313
Engine Oil ........................... 312
Fuel Requirements .................. 310,311
Maintenance ....................... 310,313
Replacement Parts ..................... 313
Starting ............................. 313
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 248
Floor Console .......................... 149
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Fluid Capacities......................... 403
Fluid Leaks ............................. 82
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transaxle ................. 377,378
Brake ............................ 374,405
Cooling System ....................... 369
Engine Oil ........................... 356
Power Steering ..................... 264,405
Fluids ................................ 404
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 404
Fog Light Service ........................ 397
Fog Lights .................... 123,127,166,397
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 342
Fuel ................................. 304
Adding ............................. 314
Additives ............................ 307
Clean Air ............................ 305
Ethanol ............................. 305
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ................. 158,314Filler Door (Gas Cap)
................... 158
Gasoline ............................ 304
Gauge .............................. 158
Light ............................... 159
Materials Added ....................... 307
Methanol ............................ 305
Octane Rating ...................... 304,404
Requirements ...................... 304,403
Tank Capacity ........................ 403
Fuel, Flexible ............. See Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Fuel System Caution ..................... 315
Fueling ............................... 314
Fuses ................................ 388
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 138
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ............314,316,352
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 305
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 304
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 305
442 INDEX

GaugesCoolant Temperature ................... 158
Fuel ............................... 158
Odometer ........................... 162
Tachometer .......................... 162
Gear Ranges ........................... 254
Gearshift .............................. 254
General Information ...............17,27,259,304
General Maintenance ..................... 355
Glass Cleaning .......................... 383
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...............317,319
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............316,318
GVWR ............................... 316
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™) ............. 112
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ 261
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 330 Head Restraints
......................... 118
Headlights ....................... 123,124,394
Automatic ........................... 124
Bulb Replacement ...................... 394
Cleaning ............................ 381
Delay .............................. 125
High Beam .......................... 171
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ........ 128
Lights On Reminder .................... 124
On With Wipers .................... 125,133
Passing ............................. 128
Replacing ........................... 394
Switch ........................... 123,124
Time Delay .......................... 125
Heated Mirrors ......................... 111
Heated Seats ........................... 114
Heater ............................... 230
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 250
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 128
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