octane CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN 2007 3.G Owners Manual

FUEL REQUIREMENTS
2.4L and 2.7L ENGINES
Your vehicle is designed to meet all emis-
sion regulations and provide excellent fuel
economy when using high quality regular
unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of
87. The use of premium gasoline is not
recommended. The use of premium gaso-
line will provide no benefit over high quality regular
gasoline, can impair engine performance and may dam-
age the engine.
3.5L ENGINE
The 3.5L engine is designed to meet all
emissions regulations and provide satisfac-
tory fuel economy and performance when
using high-quality unleaded gasoline with
an octane rating of 87 to 89. The manufac-
turer recommends the use of 89-octane for
optimum performance. The routine use of
premium gasoline is not recommended.
The use of premium gasoline will provideno benefit over high quality regular gasoline or mid-
grade gasoline and in some circumstances may result in
poorer performance.
Light spark knock at low engine speeds is not harmful to
your engine. However, continued heavy spark knock at
high speeds can cause damage and immediate service is
required.
Poor quality gasoline can cause problems such as hard
starting, stalling and hesitations. If you experience these
symptoms, try another brand of gasoline (with the ap-
propriate octane rating for your engine) before consider-
ing service for the vehicle.
Over 40 automobile manufacturers around the world
have issued and endorsed consistent gasoline specifica-
tions (the World Wide Fuel Charter, WWFC) which
define fuel properties necessary to deliver enhanced
emissions, engine performance, and durability for your
vehicle. The manufacturer recommends the use of gaso-
lines that meet the WWFC specifications if they are
available.
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MMT In Gasoline
MMT is a manganese containing metallic additive that is
blended into some gasoline to increase the octane num-
ber. Gasolines blended with MMT offer no performance
advantage beyond gasolines of the same octane number
without MMT. Gasolines blended with MMT have shown
to reduce spark plug life and reduce emission system
performance in some vehicles. The manufacturer recom-
mends using gasolines without MMT. Since the MMT
content of gasoline may not be indicated on the pump,
you should ask your gasoline retailer whether or not
his/her gasoline contains MMT.
It is even more important to look for gasolines without
MMT in Canada, because MMT can be used at levels
higher than those allowed in the United States.
MMT is prohibited in Federal and California reformu-
lated gasolines.
Materials Added to Fuel
All gasoline sold in the United States is required to
contain effective detergent additives. Use of additional
detergents or other additives is not needed under normalconditions and would result in additional cost. Therefore
you should not have to add anything to the fuel.
Fuel System Cautions
CAUTION!
Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s
performance:
•The use of leaded gas is prohibited by Federal law.
Using leaded gasoline can impair engine performance,
damage the emission control system.
•An out-of-tune engine, or certain fuel or ignition
malfunctions, can cause the catalytic converter to
overheat. If you notice a pungent burning odor or
some light smoke, your engine may be out of tune or
malfunctioning and may require immediate service.
Contact your dealer for service assistance.
•The use of fuel additives which are now being sold as
octane enhancers is not recommended. Most of these
products contain high concentrations of methanol.
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CAUTION!
Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label can
operate on E-85.
ETHANOL FUEL (E-85)
E-85 is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel ethanol and
15% unleaded gasoline.
WARNING!
Ethanol vapors are extremely flammable and could
cause serious personal injury. Never have any smok-
ing materials lit in or near the vehicle when remov-
ing the fuel filler tube cap (gas cap) or filling the
tank. Do not use E-85 as a cleaning agent and never
use it near an open flame.
Fuel Requirements
Your vehicle will operate on both unleaded gasoline with
an octane rating of 87, or E-85 fuel, or any mixture of
these two.
For best results, a refueling pattern that alternates be-
tween E-85 and unleaded gasoline should be avoided.
When you do switch fuels, it is recommended that
•you do not switch when the fuel gauge indicates less
than14full
•you do not add less than 5 gallons when refueling
•you operate the vehicle immediately after refueling for
a period of at least 5 minutes
Observing these precautions will avoid possible hard
starting and/or significant deterioration in drivability
during warm up.
NOTE:When the ambient temperature is above 90°F,
you may experience hard starting and rough idle follow-
ing start up even if the above recommendations are
followed.
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FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
Component Fluids, Lubricants, and Genuine Parts
Engine Coolant MoparAntifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid
Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent
Engine Oil (2.4 & 2.7 Liter) Use API Certified engine oil. SAE 5W-20 is recommended. Refer to the en-
gine oil fill cap for the correct SAE grade meeting DaimlerChrysler Mate-
rial Standard MS-6395.
Engine Oil (3.5 Liter) Use API Certified engine oil. SAE 10W-30 is recommended. Refer to the
engine oil viscosity chart for the correct SAE grade meeting
DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
Oil Filter (2.4 Liter) Mopar04884900AB or equivalent.
Oil Filter (2.7 & 3.5 Liter) Mopar05281090 or equivalent.
Spark Plugs Refer to the Vehicle Emission Control Information label in the engine com-
partment.
Fuel Selection (2.4 & 2.7 Liter) 87 Octane
Fuel Selection (3.5 Liter) 87 to 89 Octane
328 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Maintenance......................... 255
Replacement Parts.................... 255
Starting ............................ 255
Flooded Engine Starting.................. 208
Floor Console.......................... 128
Fluid Capacities........................ 327
Fluid Leaks............................ 65
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transmission................ 312
Brake.............................. 329
Power Steering....................... 329
Fluids ............................... 328
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts........ 328
FogLights ......................107,144,323
Folding Rear Seat....................101,102
FreeingAStuckVehicle .................. 282
Fuel................................. 250
Adding............................. 256
Additives ........................... 252
CleanAir ........................... 251
Filler Cap (Gas Cap)................139,256
Filler Door (Gas Cap).................. 139
Filter.............................. 299Gasoline............................ 250
Gauge............................. 139
Hoses.............................. 309
Light .............................. 140
OctaneRating .....................250,328
Requirements.....................250,327
System Hoses........................ 309
Tank Capacity........................ 327
Fuel, Flexible............See Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Fueling .............................. 256
Fuses................................ 318
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) .......... 115
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)...........256,257,290
Gasoline, Clean Air..................... 251
Gasoline (Fuel)........................ 250
Gasoline, Reformulated.................. 251
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................. 139
Fuel............................... 139
Odometer........................... 142
Tachometer.......................... 139
Gearshift............................. 213
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Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)............. 250
Odometer............................ 142
Trip ............................142,143
Oil, Engine.........................293,328
Capacity............................ 327
Change Interval...................... 294
Checking........................... 293
Disposal............................ 297
Filter...........................297,328
Identification Logo.................... 295
Materials Added to.................... 297
Recommendation..................295,327
Synthetic........................... 297
Viscosity.........................296,327
Oil Pressure Light...................... 140
Onboard Diagnostic System............290,291
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ......... 115
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual).......... 4
Overdrive............................ 213
Overheating, Engine..................... 272
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual)....... 4,353
PaintCare ............................ 313Panic Alarm........................... 19
Parking Brake......................... 216
Passing Light.......................... 106
Personal Settings....................... 155
Pets .................................. 63
Phone, Cellular......................... 73
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect™)............ 73
Placard, Tire and Loading Information....... 231
Power
Distribution Center (Fuses).............. 318
Door Locks.......................... 24
Mirrors ............................. 71
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).....124,125
Seats............................... 98
Steering .........................225,302
Steering, Checking.................... 302
Sunroof............................ 121
Windows............................ 26
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts............. 39
Preparation for Jacking................... 275
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................ 38
Programmable Electronic Features..... 115,119,155
366 INDEX