engine CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN 2006 2.G Owners Manual

Miles 108,000 111,000 114,000 117,000 120,000
(Kilometers) (185 000) (190 000) (195 000) (200 000) (205 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not re-
placed at 3 months.XXXXX
Inspect theair cleaner filterand replace if neces-
sary.*XXXX
Replace theair cleaner filter.X
Replace thespark plugson the 2.4 liter engine. X
Replace theignition cableson the 2.4 liter engine. X
Inspect the front and rear brake pads, linings, ro-
tors, rear drums and shoes.XX
Inspect and check tension for power steering belt
(2.4 Liter Engine). Adjust or replace if required.X
Replace the accessory drive belts on the 2.7 liter en-
gine.X
Check and replace, if necessary, thePCV valve.*X
Change the automatic transmission fluid and fil-
ter.X
Flush and replace engine coolant at 120 months, if
not done at 100,000 miles.X
Rotate the tires. X X
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SCHEDULE “A”
Miles 6,000 12,000 18,000 24,000 30,000 36,000
(Kilometers) (10 000) (20 000) (30 000) (40 000) (50 000) (60 000)
[Months] [6] [12] [18] [24] [30] [36]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. XXXXXX
Inspect theair cleaner filterand replace if
necessary.*X XXX X
Replace theair cleaner filter.X
Replace thespark plugson 2.4 liter engine. X
Inspect the front and rear brake pads, linings,
rotors, rear drums and shoes.XX
Rotate the tires. XXXXXX
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Miles 42,000 48,000 54,000 60,000 66,000 72,000
(Kilometers) (70 000) (80 000) (90 000) (100 000) (110 000) (120 000)
[Months] [42] [48] [54] [60] [66] [72]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X X X X
Inspect theair cleaner filterand replace if
required.*XXX XX
Replace theair cleaner filter.X
Inspect and check tension for power steering
belt (2.4 Liter Engine). Adjust or replace if re-
quired.X
Inspect the front and rear brake pads, linings,
rotors, rear drums and shoes.XX
Replace thespark plugson 2.4 liter engine. X
Flush and replace the engine coolant at 60
months, if not done at 100,000 miles.X
Check and replace, if necessary, thePCV
valve.*X
Replace theignition cableson 2.4 liter en-
gine.X
Replace the accessory drive belts in 2.7 liter
engine.X
Rotate the tires. X X X X X X
SCHEDULE “A” 273
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Miles 78,000 84,000 90,000 96,000 100,000 102,000 105,000
(Kilometers) (130 000) (140 000) (150 000) (160 000) (170 000) (180 000) (190 000)
[Months] [78] [84] [90] [96] [102] [105]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter.XXXX X
Inspect theair cleaner filterand replace
if required.*XXXX
Replace theair cleaner filter.X
Inspect the front and rear brake pads, lin-
ings, rotors, rear drums and shoes.X
Replace thespark plugson 2.4 liter engine. X
Replace thespark plugson 2.7 liter engine. X
Check and replace, if necessary, thePCV
valve.*‡X
Check and re-tension alternator drive
belts on 2.7 liter engine.X
Replace the accessory drive belts on 2.4L
engine.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
(Kilometers) (200 000) (210 000) (220 000)
[Months] [108] [114] [120]
Change engine oil and engine oil filter. X X X
Inspect theair cleaner filterand replace if required.* X X
Replace theair cleaner filter.X
Inspect the front and rear brake pads, linings, rotors, rear drums
and shoes.X
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
Inspect and check tension for power steering belt (2.4 Liter En-
gine). Adjust or replace if required.X
Replace the accessory drive belts in 2.7 liter engine. X
Replace theignition cableson 2.4 liter engine. X
Flush and replace engine coolant at 120 months, if not done at
100,000 miles.X
Rotate the tires. X X X
* This maintenance is recommended by the manufacture
to the owner but is not required to maintain the emis-
sions warranty.‡ This maintenance is not required if previously replaced.
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282 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

About Your Brakes...................... 155
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)............. 155
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)......... 233
Adding Fuel.......................... 183
Adding Washer Fluid.................... 230
Additives, Fuel........................ 179
Aiming Headlights...................... 254
Air Cleaner, Engine
(Engine Air Cleaner Filter)................ 222
Air Conditioner Maintenance.............. 226
Air Conditioning....................129,135
Air Conditioning Controls................ 129
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips........134,140
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............. 227
Air Conditioning System..............135,226
Air Pressure, Tires...................... 168
Airbag................................ 32
Airbag Deployment....................35,36
Airbag Light...................35,36,38,47,89
Airbag Maintenance...................... 38
Airbag, Side........................... 37
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)...........32,37
Alarm Light............................ 93Alarm, Panic........................... 19
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............. 21
Alignment and Balance.................. 174
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............ 6
Antenna, Satellite Radio.................. 124
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............232,255
Capacities........................... 255
Disposal............................ 234
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............. 155
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 91
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)...... 21
Appearance Care....................... 241
Automatic Dimming Mirror................ 54
Automatic Door Locks..................15,16
Automatic Headlights.................... 65
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)....... 129
Automatic Transaxle............149,151,238,257
Adding Fluid........................ 257
Filter.............................. 240
Fluid and Filter Changes................ 240
Fluid Level Check..................... 239
Interlock System....................10,150
Reset Mode......................... 151
286 INDEX

Selection Of Lubricant...............239,257
Shifting............................ 151
Special Additives..................... 240
Autostick............................. 176
Auxiliary Power Outlet................... 80
Ball Joints............................ 228
Battery............................... 224
Emergency Starting.................... 205
Gas Caution......................207,225
Heater............................. 148
Jump Starting........................ 205
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)..... 21
Location.........................205,224
Belts, Drive........................... 222
Belts, Engine.......................... 224
Body Mechanism Lubrication.............. 228
B-Pillar Location....................... 163
Brake, Parking......................... 153
Brake System.......................155,236
Anti-Lock (ABS)...................... 155
Fluid Check......................... 237
Hoses.............................. 236Master Cylinder...................... 237
Warning Light........................ 92
Brake/Transmission Interlock...........149,151
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle...... 46
Bulb Replacement...................249,251
Bulbs, Light........................... 248
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...... 255
Capacities, Fluid....................... 255
Caps, Filler
Fuel............................... 183
Oil (Engine)......................... 221
Radiator (Coolant Pressure).............. 233
Car Washes........................... 241
Carbon Monoxide Warning............... 180
Carpeting............................. 243
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance....... 127
Cassette Tape Player................99,108,110
Catalytic Converter..................... 223
CD (Compact Disc) Changer......106,111,116,119
CD (Compact Disc) Player.......104,113,115,126
Center High Mounted Stop Light........... 253
Central Locking......................... 15
INDEX 287
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Chains, Tire........................... 175
Changing A Flat Tire.................... 200
Charging System Light................... 89
Chart, Tire Sizing....................... 160
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light).............. 216
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety............ 46
Child Restraint...................38,41,42,44
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............. 42
Child Safety Locks....................... 17
Cigar Lighter........................... 97
Circuit Breakers.....................245,246
Clean Air Gasoline...................... 178
Cleaning
Glass.............................. 244
Headlights.......................... 244
Instrument Panel..................... 244
WoodTrim .......................... 244
Climate Control........................ 129
Clock................................. 97
Coin Holder........................... 52
Compact Disc (CD) Changer............... 119
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance........... 127Compact Disc (CD) Player..............99,104
Compact Spare Tire..................... 170
Compass.............................. 94
Compass Calibration..................... 95
Console............................... 52
Console, Floor.......................... 52
Contract, Service....................... 280
Coolant Pressure Cap.................... 233
Cooling System........................ 231
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)............. 233
Coolant Capacity..................... 255
Coolant Level.....................232,234
Disposal of Used Coolant............... 234
Drain, Flush, and Refill................. 232
Inspection........................... 232
Points to Remember................... 235
Pressure Cap........................ 233
Radiator Cap........................ 233
Rubber and Plastic Components.......... 235
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)....232,255,256
Corrosion Protection.................... 241
Crankcase Emission Control System......... 224
Cruise Control (Speed Control)............. 70
288 INDEX

Cruise Light........................... 88
Customer Assistance.................... 278
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights.......... 63
Daytime Running Lights.................. 66
Dealer Service......................... 217
Defroster, Rear Window.................. 138
Defroster, Windshield...............47,132,138
Diagnostic System, Onboard............... 215
Dimmer Control........................ 63
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 66
Dipsticks
Automatic Transaxle................... 239
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............. 234
Engine Oil.......................... 221
Door Ajar Warning...................... 15
Door Locks............................ 13
Door Locks, Automatic................... 15
Door Opener, Garage..................... 73
Drive Belts............................ 222
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................. 208E-85 Fuel............................. 181
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet)..... 80
Electrical Power Outlets................... 80
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 70
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............. 209
Jacking............................. 200
Jump Starting........................ 205
Overheating......................... 198
Towing............................. 209
Emergency Trunk Release................. 23
Emission Control System Maintenance....216,260
Engine............................213,214
Air Cleaner Filter..................... 222
Block Heater......................... 148
Break-In Recommendations............... 46
Checking Oil Level.................... 218
Compartment.....................213,214
Coolant (Antifreeze)................232,256
Cooling............................ 231
Exhaust Gas Caution.................. 180
Fails to Start......................... 148
Fuel Requirements.................178,255
INDEX 289
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