engine coolant CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN 2005 2.G Owner's Manual

Miles 78,000 84,000 90,000 96,000 100,000 102,000 105,000
(Kilometers) (125 000) (134 000) (144 000) (154 000) (160 000) (163 000) (168 000)
[Months] [78] [84] [90] [96] [102] [105]
Replace thespark plugson 2.4 liter en-
gine. ***X
Flush and replace the engine coolant, if
not replaced at 60 months.X
Rotate the tires.XXXX XX
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Miles 108,000 114,000 120,000 126,000 132,000 138,000
(Kilometers) (174 000) (183 000) (193 000) (203 000) (212 000) (222 000)
[Months] [108] [114] [120] [126] [132] [138]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X XXXXX
Inspect theair cleaner filterand replace if
required.*X X XXX
Replace theair cleaner filter.X
Inspect the front and rear brake pads, linings,
rotors, rear drums and shoes.XX
Replace thespark plugson 2.4 liter engine. ** X
Check and replace, if necessary, thePCV
valve.*‡X
Replace theengine timing belton 2.4 liter
engine.**X
Replace the accessory drive belts in 2.7 liter
engine.X
Replace theignition cableson 2.4 liter en-
gine. **X
Flush and replace engine coolant at 120
months, if not done at 100,000 miles.X
Rotate the tires. X XXXXX
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About Your Brakes...................... 153
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) System............. 153
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)......... 222
Adding Fuel.......................... 178
Adding Washer Fluid.................... 218
Additives, Fuel........................ 176
Aiming Headlights...................... 243
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . 211
Air Conditioner Maintenance.............. 214
Air Conditioning....................126,133
Air Conditioning Controls................ 126
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips........132,138
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............. 215
Air Conditioning System..............133,214
Air Pressure, Tires...................... 165
Airbag................................ 34
Airbag Deployment....................37,38
Airbag Light...................37,38,40,49,90
Airbag Maintenance...................... 40
Airbag, Side........................... 39
Airbag, Window......................34,39
Alarm Light............................ 95
Alarm, Panic........................... 21Alarm System.......................... 23
Alignment and Balance.................. 171
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............ 7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant).........221,222,243
Capacities........................... 243
Disposal............................ 223
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............. 153
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 93
Anti-Theft Security Alarm................. 23
Appearance Care....................... 229
Automatic Dimming Mirror................ 56
Automatic Door Locks..................17,18
Automatic Headlights.................... 67
Automatic Temperature Control............ 126
Automatic Transaxle............147,149,227,244
Adding Fluid........................ 244
Filter.............................. 228
Fluid and Filter Changes................ 228
Fluid Level Check..................... 228
Interlock System....................12,148
Reset Mode......................... 149
Selection Of Lubricant...............227,244
Shifting............................ 149
278 INDEX

Special Additives..................... 229
Autostick............................. 173
Auxiliary Power Outlet................... 81
Ball Joints............................ 216
Battery............................... 212
Emergency Starting.................... 192
Gas Caution......................194,213
Heater............................. 146
Jump Starting........................ 192
Keyless Transmitter Replacement.......... 22
Location.........................192,213
Belts, Drive........................... 210
Belts, Engine.......................... 212
Body Mechanism Lubrication.............. 216
B-Pillar Location....................... 160
Brake, Parking......................... 151
Brake System.......................153,224
Anti-Lock........................... 153
Fluid Check......................... 226
Hoses.............................. 225
Master Cylinder...................... 226
Warning Light........................ 94Brake/Transmission Interlock...........147,149
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle...... 48
Bulb Replacement...................237,239
Bulbs, Light........................... 237
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...... 243
Capacities, Fluid....................... 243
Caps, Filler
Fuel............................... 178
Oil (Engine)......................... 209
Radiator (Coolant Pressure).............. 222
Car Washes........................... 230
Carbon Monoxide Warning............... 177
Carpeting............................. 231
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance....... 124
Cassette Tape Player...............101,109,112
Catalytic Converter..................... 211
CD Changer..................108,113,118,120
CD Player....................106,114,116,124
Center High Mounted Stop Light........... 241
Central Locking......................... 17
Chains, Tire........................... 171
Changing A Flat Tire.................... 187
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Charging System Light................... 91
Chart, Tire Sizing....................... 157
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light).............. 204
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety............ 48
Child Restraint...................40,43,45,46
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............. 45
Child Safety Locks....................... 18
Cigar Lighter........................... 99
Circuit Breakers........................ 234
Clean Air Gasoline...................... 175
Cleaning
Glass.............................. 232
Headlights.......................... 232
Instrument Panel..................... 233
WoodTrim .......................... 233
Climate Control........................ 126
Clock................................. 99
Coin Holder........................... 54
Compact Disc Changer................... 120
Compact Disc Maintenance............... 125
Compact Disc Player.................101,106
Compact Spare Tire..................... 167Compass.............................. 95
Compass Calibration..................... 97
Console............................... 54
Console, Floor.......................... 54
Contract, Service....................... 270
Coolant Pressure Cap.................... 222
Cooling System........................ 220
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)............. 222
Coolant Capacity..................... 243
Coolant Level.....................220,223
Disposal of Used Coolant............... 223
Drain, Flush, and Refill................. 221
Inspection........................... 220
Points to Remember................... 223
Pressure Cap........................ 222
Radiator Cap........................ 222
Rubber and Plastic Components.......... 224
Selection of Coolant.............221,243,244
Corrosion Protection.................... 229
Crankcase Emission Control System......... 212
Cruise Control (Speed Control)............. 71
Cruise Light........................... 90
Customer Assistance.................... 268
280 INDEX

Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights.......... 65
Daytime Running Lights.................. 67
Dealer Service......................... 205
Defroster, Rear Window.................. 136
Defroster, Windshield...............49,130,135
Diagnostic System, Onboard............... 203
Dimmer Control........................ 64
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 68
Dipsticks
Automatic Transaxle................... 228
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............. 223
Engine Oil.......................... 210
Door Ajar Warning...................... 17
Door Locks............................ 15
Door Locks, Automatic................... 17
Door Opener, Garage..................... 74
Drive Belts............................ 210
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................. 195
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary................. 81
Electrical Power Outlets................... 81Electronic Speed Control.................. 71
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............. 196
Jacking............................. 187
Jump Starting........................ 192
Overheating......................... 186
Towing............................. 196
Emergency Trunk Release...............24,25
Emission Control System Maintenance....204,246
Engine............................201,202
Air Cleaner Filter..................... 211
Block Heater......................... 146
Break-In Recommendations............... 48
Checking Oil Level.................... 206
Compartment.....................201,202
Coolant (Antifreeze)................220,244
Cooling............................ 220
Exhaust Gas Caution.................. 177
Fails to Start......................... 146
Fuel Requirements.................174,243
Oil ..........................206,243,244
Oil Change Interval................... 207
Oil Selection......................208,243
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Clean Air........................... 175
Ethanol............................. 182
Filler Cap........................... 178
Filter.............................. 211
Gasoline............................ 174
Gauge.............................. 90
Hoses.............................. 227
Light............................... 95
Octane Rating........................ 244
Requirements.....................174,243
Tank Capacity........................ 243
Fueling.............................. 178
Fuses................................ 234
Garage Door Opener..................... 74
GasCap .............................. 178
Gasoline............................. 174
Gasoline, Clean Air..................... 175
Gasoline, Reformulated.................. 175
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends............... 175
Gauges
Coolant Temperature................... 92
Fuel................................ 90Speedometer......................... 91
Tachometer.......................... 91
Gearshift............................. 149
General Information...................14,21
Glass Cleaning......................... 232
Hazard Warning Flasher.................. 186
Head Restraints......................... 61
Headlights............................ 237
Aiming............................. 243
Automatic........................... 67
Bulb Replacement..................... 237
Cleaning............................ 232
High Beam.........................68,91
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch....... 68
Passing............................. 68
Switch.............................. 66
Time Delay........................67,68
Heated Seats........................... 61
Heater............................126,133
Heater, Engine Block.................... 146
Homelink Transmitter.................... 74
Hood Latch Maintenance................. 216
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Overdrive............................ 150
Overheating, Engine..................... 186
Owner’s Manual......................4,272
Paint Care............................ 229
Paint Damage......................... 229
Panic Alarm........................... 21
Parking Brake......................... 151
Parking On Hill........................ 152
Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle for 2.4 Liter.... 246
Passing Light........................... 68
Pets.................................. 47
Placard, Tire and Loading Information....... 160
Power
Brakes............................. 153
Door Locks.......................... 16
Outlet.............................. 81
Seats............................... 60
Steering............................ 155
Steering, Checking.................... 215
Sunroof............................. 79
Windows............................ 25
Power Steering Fluid.................... 244Pregnant Women and Seat Belts............. 33
Preparation for Jacking................... 188
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................ 31
Programmable Electronic Features.........75,78
Programming Transmitters............21,75,78
Radial Ply Tires........................ 167
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)........ 222
Radio Broadcast Signals.................. 100
Radio Operation...............109,114,123,126
Radio Remote Controls.................. 122
Radio (Sound Systems).............101,109,114
Rear Seat, Folding....................... 62
Rear Window Defroster.................. 136
Rearview Mirrors........................ 56
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine
Parts............................... 244
Reformulated Gasoline................... 175
Refrigerant............................ 215
Reminder, Lights On..................... 67
Reminder, Seat Belt...................... 32
Remote Keyless Entry.................... 19
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Remote Sound System Controls............ 122
Remote Trunk Release.................... 24
Replacement Tires...................... 170
Reporting Safety Defects................. 272
Restraint, Head......................... 61
Restraints, Occupant..................... 26
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck.............. 196
Rotation, Tires......................... 172
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle............... 49
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle.............. 49
Safety Defects, Reporting................. 272
Safety Information, Tire.................. 156
Safety Tips............................. 48
Schedule, Maintenance................... 247
Seat Belt Maintenance................... 233
Seat Belt Reminder...................... 32
Seat Belts.............................. 27
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage...... 31
And Pregnant Women.................. 33
Child Restraint....................40,41,46
Extender............................ 33
Front Seat............................ 28Inspection........................... 49
Operating Instructions.................. 28
Pretensioners......................... 31
Reminder............................ 95
Seats................................. 59
Adjustment.......................... 59
Cleaning............................ 231
Head Restraints....................... 61
Heated.............................. 61
Lumbar Support....................... 60
Power.............................. 60
Rear Folding......................... 62
Reclining............................ 59
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............... 23
Selection of Coolant..................221,244
Sentry Key.......................... 11,13
Service Assistance...................... 268
Service Contract........................ 270
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator)................... 91
Service Manuals........................ 272
Setting the Clock........................ 99
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage............. 31
288 INDEX

Side Airbag............................ 39
Side Window Demisters...............131,136
Signals, Turn........................... 91
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............. 195
Snow Tires............................ 171
Spare Tire.........................167,168
Spark Plugs........................... 210
Speed Control........................71,90
Speedometer........................... 91
Starting.............................. 144
Cold Weather........................ 145
Engine Fails to Start................... 146
Starting and Operating................... 144
Steering
Power...........................155,215
Tilt Column.......................... 70
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls............................ 122
Storage.............................. 236
Storage, Vehicle........................ 236
Storing Your Vehicle..................... 236
Stuck, Freeing......................... 196
Sun Roof.............................. 79Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag....... 34
Synthetic Engine Oil..................... 209
System, Navigation..................... 119
Tachometer............................ 91
Tape Player........................... 123
Temperature Control, Automatic............ 126
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......92,187
Theft Alarm............................ 23
Theft System........................... 23
Tilt Steering Column..................... 70
Tire and Loading Information Placard....... 160
Tire Identification Number (TIN)........... 159
Tire Markings......................... 156
Tire Safety Information................... 156
Tires ...........................49,164,274
Air Pressure......................... 164
Alignment.......................... 171
Chains............................. 171
Changing........................187,188
Compact Spare....................... 167
Flat Changing.....................187,188
General Information................... 164
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