oil viscosity CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN 2005 2.G Owners Manual

Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses
or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts.
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
The engine in your new vehicle does not require a long
break-in period.
Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km).
After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55
mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration, within the
limits of local traffic laws, contributes to a good break-in.
Wide open throttle acceleration in low gear can be
detrimental and should be avoided.
The crankcase oil installed in the engine at the factory is
a high quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil
changes should be consistent with expected climate con-
ditions under which vehicle operations will occur. The
recommended viscosity and quality grades are in Section
7 of this manual.
Do not use non-detergent or straight mineral oils.A new engine may consume some oil during its first few
thousand miles of operation. This is a normal part of the
break-in and not an indication of a problem.SAFETY TIPS
Exhaust Gas
WARNING!
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon
monoxide (CO) which is colorless and odorless.
Breathing it can make you unconscious and can
eventually poison you. To avoid breathing (CO)
follow the safety tips below.
•Do not run the engine in a closed garage or in confined
areas any longer than needed to move your vehicle in
or out of the area.
•If it is necessary to sit in a parked vehicle with the
engine running, adjust your heating or cooling con-
trols to force outside air into the vehicle. Set the blower
at high speed.
48 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

Engine Oil Viscosity (SAE Grade)
SAE 5W-20 and SAE 5W-30 engine oils are recom-
mended for all operating temperatures. These engine
oils are designed to improve low temperature starting
and vehicle fuel economy. Refer to the engine oil filler
cap for the preferred engine oil viscosity grade for each
vehicle.
Lubricants which do not have both, the engine oil certi-
fication mark and the correct SAE viscosity grade num-
ber should not be used.
Flexible Fuel Engine Oil
If you operate the vehicle on E-85 fuel either full or
part-time, use only Mopar Flexible Fuel 5W-30 engine oil
or an equivalent that meets the manufacturers Standard
MS-9214. Equivalent commercial Flexible Fuel engine oils
may be labeled as Flexible Fuel (FFV) or Alternate Fuel
(AFV). These engine oils may be satisfactory if they meet
the manufacturer’s standard.
CAUTION!
If Flexible Fuel engine oil is not used when using
E-85, engine wear may be increased significantly.
This may void your warranty.
Synthetic Engine Oils
You may use synthetic engine oils provided that the
recommended oil quality requirements are met and the
recommended maintenance intervals for oil and filter
changes are followed.
Engine Oil Fill Cap
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 209
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Oil Synthetic......................... 209
Overheating......................... 186
Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle for 2.4 Liter . . 246
Timing Belt.......................... 212
Engine Oil Viscosity..................... 243
Entry System, Illuminated................. 15
Exhaust Gas Caution...............48,177,219
Exhaust System........................ 219
Exterior Light Service.................... 237
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 211
Automatic Transaxle................... 228
Engine Fuel......................... 211
Engine Oil.......................210,244
Engine Oil Disposal................... 210
Flashers
Hazard Warning...................... 186
Turn Signal.......................... 91
Flash-To-Pass........................... 68
Flat Tire Changing...................... 187
Flexible Fuel Vehicles.................... 181
Cruising Range....................... 184Engine Oil.......................182,209
Fuel Requirements.................... 182
Maintenance......................... 184
Replacement Parts.................... 184
Starting............................ 184
Floor Console.......................... 54
Fluid, Brake........................... 244
Fluid Capacities........................ 243
Fluid Leaks............................ 49
Fluid Level Checks...................... 228
Automatic Transaxle................... 228
Capacities........................... 243
Cooling System....................... 220
Engine Oil.......................... 206
Power Steering....................... 215
Fluids............................... 244
Fog Light Service....................... 240
Fog Lights........................67,92,240
Folding Rear Seat....................... 62
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.................. 196
Fuel................................. 174
Adding............................. 178
Additives........................... 176
282 INDEX

Lubrication, Body....................... 216
Luggage/Cargo Capacity................. 179
Lumbar Support........................ 60
Maintenance Free Battery................. 212
Maintenance Procedures.................. 206
Maintenance Schedule................... 247
Light Duty ScheduleB................ 250
ScheduleA......................... 260
ScheduleB......................... 250
Malfunction Indicator Light.............91,204
Manual, Service........................ 272
Mirrors............................... 56
Automatic Dimming.................... 56
Electric Remote....................... 57
Outside............................. 57
Rearview............................ 56
Vanity.............................. 58
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............ 7
Mopar Parts........................205,272
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 66
Navigation System...................... 119New Vehicle Break-In Period............... 48
Occupant Restraints...................... 26
Odometer............................. 92
Tampering........................... 92
Trip ................................ 92
Oil, Engine......................206,243,244
Capacity............................ 243
Change Interval...................... 207
Checking........................... 206
Disposal............................ 210
Filter...........................210,244
Filter Disposal....................... 210
Identification Logo.................182,208
Materials Added to.................... 210
Pressure Gauge....................... 93
Quality..........................182,208
Recommendation..................208,243
Synthetic........................... 209
Viscosity.........................209,243
Onboard Diagnostic System............203,204
Opener, Garage Door..................... 74
Operator Manuals (Owner’s Manuals)......... 4
286 INDEX

Unleaded Gasoline...................... 174
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses................ 224
Vanity Mirrors.......................... 58
Vehicle Identification Number............... 6
Vehicle Loading.....................161,179
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations............ 7
Vehicle Storage......................... 236
Vehicle Theft Alarm...................... 23
Vinyl Trim............................ 231
Viscosity, Engine Oil..................... 243
Voltmeter.............................. 91
Warning, Door Ajar...................... 17
Warning Flasher, Hazard................. 186
Warnings and Cautions.................... 6
Warranty Information.................... 270
Washer, Adding Fluid................... 218
Washers, Windshield..................68,218
Washing Vehicle........................ 230
Waxing and Polishing................... 230
Wheel Alignment and Balance............. 171
Wind Buffeting.......................26,81Window Airbag.......................34,39
Window Fogging....................... 130
Windows.............................. 25
Power.............................. 25
Windshield Washers...................68,218
Windshield Wiper Blades................. 218
Windshield Wipers.................67,68,217
Wiper Blade Replacement................. 218
Wipers, Intermittent...................... 69
Wood Trim Cleaning.................... 233
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