brake light CHRYSLER SEBRING COUPE 2004 2.G Owner's Manual

Polishing your vehicle
If painted surfaces have been severely damaged and lost
their original luster and color tone, polish the surface
lightly with a fine polishing compound. Avoid limiting
your polishing to the damaged surface only; polish a
somewhat wider area, moving the polishing cloth in one
direction. After polishing, flush the compound from the
surface and apply a coat of wax to regain a beautiful
luster.
Damaged paint
Small cracks and scratches in the paint coat should be
touched up as soon as possible with touch-up paint to
prevent corrosion.
Check body areas facing the road or the tires carefully for
damage to the paint coat caused by flying stones, etc. The
paint code number for your vehicle can be found on the
vehicle information code plate in the engine compart-
ment.
Cleaning plastic parts
Use a sponge or chamois.
If vehicle wax adheres on the plastic bumper or mold-
ings, the surface may appear white in color. In this case,
wipe it off using lukewarm water and a soft cloth or
chamois.
CAUTION!
²Do not use a scrub brush or other hard tools as
they may damage the plastic part surface.
²Do not use wax containing compound (polishing
compound) which may damage the plastic part
surface.
²Do not bring plastic parts into contact with brake
fluids, engine oils, greases, thinner for painting,
and sulfuric acid (battery electrolyte) which may
stain, crack or discolor the plastic parts.
If they touch the plastic part, wipe them with a
soft cloth, or chamois and an aqueous solution of
neutral detergent. Then, immediately rinse the
affected parts with water.
254 VEHICLE CARE

EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
mIf the vehicle breaks down................259
NIf the engine quits.....................259
mOperation under adverse driving conditions...259
NIf your vehicle becomes stuck in sand, mud or
snow..............................259
NOnawetroad........................260
NOn snowy or icy roads..................261
mSpare tire, jack and tool set storage.........262
NHandling spare tire....................262
NJack...............................263
mCompact spare tire.....................263
mWheel covers (if so equipped).............264
mJacking and tire changing................266
NJacking up the vehicle..................266
mEngine overheating.....................274
mJump-starting the engine.................275
NIf your vehicle has anti-lock brakes.........280
mTowing..............................280
mFuses...............................282
NFuse block...........................282
mFusible links..........................283
NFuse load capacities....................283
mReplacement of light bulbs................288
NBulb capacity.........................288
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IF THE VEHICLE BREAKS DOWN
If the vehicle breaks down on the road, move to the
shoulder and activate the hazard warning flashers. If
there is no shoulder, or the shoulder is not safe, drive in
the right lane, slowly, with the hazard flashers activated,
until you reach a safe place to stop. Keep the flashers
activated.
If the engine quits
If the engine stops, power will be lost to the steering and
brakes, making steering and braking difficult.
1. The brake booster becomes inoperative and the brake
pedal will be harder to push than usual.
2. Since power steering system is not operative, the
steering wheel will be stiff when turning. Turn the wheel
with more effort than usual.
OPERATION UNDER ADVERSE DRIVING
CONDITIONS
If your vehicle becomes stuck in sand, mud or
snow
If the vehicle becomes stuck in snow, sand, or mud, it can
often be moved by a rocking motion. Turn your steering
wheel right and left to clear the area around the wheels.
Move the gearshift lever or selector lever rhythmically
between 1st and REVERSE position (with manual trans-
axle), ``L'' (Low) and ``R'' (REVERSE) position (with
automatic transaxle), Autostick and ``R'' (REVERSE) po-
sition (with automatic transaxle), while applying slight
pressure to the accelerator pedal.
Avoid racing the engine or spinning the wheels. Pro-
longed efforts to free a stuck vehicle may result in
overheating and transaxle failure.
Allow the engine to idle for a few minutes to let the
transaxle cool between rocking attempts.
If the vehicle remains stuck after several rocking at-
tempts, seek other assistance.
EMERGENCIES 259
8

WARNING!
When attempting to rock your vehicle out of a stuck
position, be sure that the area around the vehicle is
clear of people. The rocking motion may cause the
vehicle to suddenly lurch forward or backward,
causing injury to by-standers.
On a wet road
CAUTION!
²Avoid flooded roads. Water depth can be decep-
tive, and you could be seriously hurt by driving
into flood water.
²When driving in rain, on water-covered roads, or
through a vehicle wash, water could enter the
brake drum linings or discs, resulting in tempo-
rarily ineffective brakes. In such cases, lightly
depress the brake pedal to see if the brakes
operate properly. If they do not, lightly depress
the pedal several times while driving in order to
dry the brake pads or linings, then check them
again.
260 EMERGENCIES

Before installing the wheel cover to the wheel, make sure
that the opening with the symbol mark is correctly
aligned with the air valve.
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
If a tire must be changed, do so only after making sure
the vehicle is stopped in a safe, flat location.
Jacking up the vehicle
1. Park the vehicle on level and stable ground.
2. Switch on the hazard warning flashers, set up a
warning triangle, flashing signal light, etc., at an ad-
equate distance from the vehicle, and have all passengers
leave the vehicle. Turn the ignition key to the ªLOCKº
position.
3. Set the parking brake firmly, and move the gearshift
lever (manual transaxle) to the ªNº (Neutral) position or
move the selector lever (automatic transaxle) to the ªPº
(PARK) position.4. Apply a chock or block (A) at the tire diagonally
opposite the tire (B) to be changed.
NOTE: The chock shown is not supplied with the ve-
hicle. It is recommended that you keep one in the vehicle
for use if required.
N24A0100
A
B
266 EMERGENCIES

WARNING!
²Always wear protective clothing and goggles
when working near the battery.
²Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
If your vehicle has anti-lock brakes
If the vehicle is driven without sufficient battery charge,
after the engine has been started by using booster cables,
the engine may misfire. This can cause the anti-lock
braking system warning light to blink on and off. This is
a result of insufficient battery voltage; it is not a malfunc-
tion of the brake system. If this happens, fully charge the
battery before driving.
TOWING
When towing your vehicle, all state and local regulations for
towing must be followed. Incorrect towing equipment could
damage your vehicle. When towing is required, contact a
professional towing service and make sure that flat bed type,
dolly type or wheel lift type towing equipment is used. Do
not attempt to be towed by another vehicle with a rope using
the tie-down hooks.
CAUTION!
²Tie-down hooks should never be used for towing
purposes.
²This vehicle can NOT be towed by a tow truck
using sling lift type equipment. This is to prevent
the bumper from deformation. If this vehicle is
towed, use wheel lift, dolly type or flat bed
equipment.
²Use the flat bed type, dolly type or dolly type
equipment if a vehicle has the following condi-
tions:
·Any of the transaxle, axles, steering system or
power train is damaged.
·Automatic transaxle fluid level is low.
280 EMERGENCIES

Accessory boxes........................ 211
Accessory (installation)................... 246
Adding Fuel.......................... 145
Air cleaner filter........................ 310
Air conditioning........................ 234
Aluminum wheel....................... 255
Antenna.............................. 217
Anti-lock braking system warning light....105,111
Assist-starting procedures if battery is low.... 275
Automatic transaxle indicator.............. 117
Automatic transaxle oil temperature
warning light.......................... 105
Automatic transaxle
Automatic transaxle fluid............... 321
Driving speed........................ 155
Gear positions....................... 154
Holding on an upgrade................ 163
Oil temperature warning light............ 105
Parking............................ 167
Reset Mode.......................156,164
Selector lever operation................. 151
Automatic transmission.................. 156
Autostick............................. 161Ball joint, steering linkage seal and drive
shaft boots............................ 323
Battery............................... 319
Charging system warning light........105,112
During cold weather................... 200
Specification......................... 360
Brake pad wear alarm................... 170
Brake System.......................... 170
Fluid.............................. 317
Hose.............................. 323
Parking brake.....................167,326
Pedal.............................. 169
Power brakes........................ 170
Warning light........................ 115
Warning sound for brake pad wear........ 170
Brake
Parking brake........................ 326
Pedal.............................. 169
Break-in recommendations................ 142
Bulb chart.........................289,290
Car preparation before driving............. 197
Cargo loads........................... 331
376 INDEX

Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance....... 222
Cassette Tape Player..................217,219
CD Player.........................217,225
Center console......................... 213
Center console box...................... 211
Charging system warning light..........105,112
Check engine/malfunction indicator lamp . 105,113
Child restraint.......................... 74
Clean Air Gasoline...................... 143
Cleaning
Exterior of your car................... 250
Interior of your car.................... 249
Clock................................ 214
Compact spare tire...................263,361
Contract, Service....................... 368
Coolant (engine)....................... 316
Cruise control (for non-turbo)
Indicator.........................105,111
Cruise control (for turbo)
Indicator.........................105,111
Cup holder........................... 210
Customer Arbitration Board............... 369
Customer Assistance.................... 366Dealer Service......................... 366
Defroster (rear window).................. 123
Diagnostic System, Onboard............... 308
Dimmer control........................ 120
Disc brake pads........................ 323
Dome light........................... 299
Dome light/Reading light................ 127
Door hinges, rear hatch hinges, hood lock
release mechanism and safety catch......... 324
Door Opener, Garage.................... 130
Door-ajar warning light...............105,110
Doors
Lock............................... 26
Power door locks...................... 34
Drive belt............................ 327
Driving, alcohol and drugs................ 199
Driving speed
Automatic transaxle................... 155
Manual transaxle..................... 167
Electric rear window defroster switch........ 123
Emission-control system maintenance........ 307
Engine compartment.................255,305
INDEX 377

Engine coolant......................... 316
Engine coolant level warning light.......... 105
Engine coolant temperature gauge.......104,109
Engine hood release...................... 41
Engine oil and oil filter.................. 312
Engine overheating..................... 274
Engine serial number.................... 359
Engine specifications.................... 363
Exhaust system.....................324,363
Fluid
Automatic transaxle fluid............... 321
Brake fluid.......................... 317
Clutch fluid......................... 318
Fog light switch........................ 121
Front fog lamp indicator lamp............. 112
Front seat adjustment..................... 55
Fuel
Filler Cap........................... 146
Fuel economy........................ 147
Fuel filler............................ 39
Fuel gauge.......................104,107
Fuel hoses.......................... 309Fuel selection........................ 142
Low-fuel warning light..............105,111
Fuses................................ 282
Fusible links.......................... 283
Garage Door Opener.................... 130
GasCap .............................. 146
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends............... 144
Gauges.........................104,107,109
Gear positions......................... 154
General maintenance
Maintenance service................... 312
General vehicle data..................... 361
Glove compartment.................. 211,212
Handling of Compact Discs............... 230
Hazard warning flasher switch............. 122
Hazard warning light.................105,110
Head restraints......................... 64
Headlights (Type 1)..................... 290
Headlights (Type 2)..................... 291
Headlights
Aiming............................. 293
378 INDEX

Odometer.........................104,108
Oil pressure gauge...................... 104
Oil pressure warning light.............105,112
Oil
Engine oil........................... 312
Onboard Diagnostic System............... 308
Opener, Garage Door.................... 130
Operation during cold weather............. 200
Operation under adverse driving conditions . . . 259
Overdrive indicator..................... 105
Oversize tires.......................... 330
Owner 's Manual....................... 371
Parking brake
Operating method.................... 167
Parking brake lever stroke.............. 326
Polishing............................. 254
Power brakes.......................... 170
Power door locks........................ 34
Power windows......................... 43
Proper shift points...................... 165
Puncture (tire changing).................. 270Radial ply tires........................ 330
Radiator cap.....................305,316,317
Radio................................ 217
General information................... 214
Reading lamps......................... 129
Reading light.......................... 129
Rear seats............................. 64
Rear window defroster................... 123
Replacement of light bulbs................ 288
Reporting Safety Defects................. 369
Safe driving techniques.................. 198
Scheduled maintenance.................. 334
Seat belt extender....................... 73
Seat Belts
Adjustable seat belt anchor.............71,78
And Pregnant Women.................. 85
Child restraint........................ 74
Maintenance and inspection.............. 86
Seat belt extender...................... 73
Seat belt reminder/warning light......... 105
UNIBELT restraint system............... 67
380 INDEX