2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN spare tire

²The weight of any other type of cargo or equipment
put in or on your vehicle.
²Remember that everything put in or on the trailer adds
to the load on your vehicle.
Warranty Requirements
The Manufacturer's Passenger Vehicle Warranty will
apply to vehicles used to tow trailers for non-commercial
use. However the following conditions must be met:
²The maximum trailer load is 1,000 lbs (450 kg).
²The maximum frontal area of the trailer cannot exceed
20 square feet (1.86 square meters).
²If using a manual transaxle vehicle for trailer towing,
all starts must be in FIRST gear to avoid excessive
clutch slippage.
²The trailer tongue load must be considered as part of
the combined weight of occupants and cargo, and
should never exceed the weight referenced on the Tire
and Loading Information placard. Refer to the Tire±
Safety Information Section in this manual.
²The ªDº range can be selected when towing. However,
if frquent shifting occurs while in this range, the ª3º
range must be selected.
NOTE:Using the ª3º range while operating the vehicle
under heavy operating conditions will improve perfor-
mance and extend tranaxle life by reducing excessive
shifting and heat build up.
WARNING!
Connecting trailer brakes to your vehicle's hydraulic
brake lines can overload your brake system and
cause it to fail. You might not have brakes when you
need them and could have an accident.
²Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact
spare tire.
²Whenever you pull a trailer, regardless of the trailer
size, stop lights and turn signals on the trailer are
recommended for motoring safety.
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JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
WARNING!
²Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous.
The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you.
You could be crushed. Never get any part of your
body under a vehicle that is on a jack. Never start
or run the engine while the vehicle is on a jack. If
you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a
service center where it can be raised on a lift.
²Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off
the road to avoid the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.
²The jack is designed to use as a tool for changing
tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the
vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should
be jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or
slippery areas.
Preparations for Jacking
Park the vehicle on a firm level surface, avoid ice or
slippery areas, and set the parking brake. Place the gear
selector in PARK.
²Turn on the Hazard Warning Flasher, park vehicle on
firm, level surface.
²Put gear shift in park (automatic transmission) or
reverse (manual transmission).
²Set parking brake and turn off engine.
²Passengers should not remain in the vehicle while the
vehicle is being jacked.
Changing a Tire
The spare wheel, scissors jack, and lug wrench are
stowed under the spare tire cover in the rear cargo area.
Do not attempt to raise this vehicle using a bumper jack.
174 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

1. Block wheel diagonally op-
posite flat tire.
2. Remove the spare tire, scissors jack and lug wrench
from stowage.
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3. Before raising the vehicle, use lug wrench to carefully
pry off wheel cover (if equipped with steel wheels) or
center cap (if equipped with aluminum wheels). Loosen,
but do not remove, the wheel nuts by turning them
counterclockwise one turn while the wheel is still on the
ground.WARNING!
To avoid possible personal injury, handle the wheel
covers with care to avoid contact with the metal
edges and retention teeth.
4. Turn the jack screw clockwise to firmly engage the jack
saddle with the lift area of the sill flange. Use the lift area
closest to the flat tire
5. Raise the vehicle just enough to remove flat tire and
install spare tire.
CENTER CAP REMOVAL
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WARNING!
Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make
the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and
hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough
to remove the tire.
6. Remove lug nuts and tire.
7. Mount spare tire.
8. Tighten all lug nuts on mounting studs.
9. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack
handle counterclockwise.
10. Fully tighten the lug nuts. Torque wheel lug nuts to
100 ft. lbs. (135 N´m).
11. Store the flat tire, jack and tools.
WARNING!
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or
hard stop could endanger the occupants of the ve-
hicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in
the places provided.
12. Wheel cover installation (if required). Do not attempt
to install a wheel cover on a compact spare. Align valve
notch in wheel cover with valve stem on wheel. Snap
cover into place.
NOTE:When reinstalling the center cap it is necessary
to align the center cap notch with the first spoke, just
right of the valve stem.
13. Adjust the tire pressure as soon as possible. Correct
pressure is on the label located on the driver's door.
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Coin Holder........................... 53
Compact Disc Changer................... 115
Compact Disc Maintenance............... 120
Compact Disc Player..................96,101
Compact Spare Tire..................... 154
Compass.............................. 91
Compass Calibration..................... 93
Console............................... 53
Console, Floor.......................... 53
Contract, Service....................... 254
Cooling System........................ 205
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)............. 206
Coolant Capacity..................... 227
Coolant Level........................ 207
Disposal of Used Coolant............... 207
Drain, Flush, and Refill................. 206
Inspection........................... 205
Points to Remember................... 208
Pressure Cap........................ 207
Radiator Cap........................ 207
Rubber and Plastic Components.......... 209
Selection of Coolant................... 206
Corrosion Protection.................... 214Crankcase Emission Control System......... 198
Cruise Control.......................... 68
Cruise Light........................... 86
Customer Assistance.................... 252
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights.......... 62
Daytime Running Lights.................. 64
Dealer Service......................... 191
Defroster, Rear Window.................. 124
Defroster, Windshield..................49,124
Diagnostic System, Onboard............... 189
Dimmer Control........................ 62
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 65
Dipsticks
Automatic Transaxle................... 212
Disposal
Antifreeze........................... 207
Engine Oil.......................... 195
Door Ajar Warning...................... 16
Door Locks, Automatic................... 16
Door Opener, Garage..................... 71
Drive Belts............................ 196
264 INDEX

Service Manuals........................ 256
Setting the Clock........................ 95
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage............. 29
Side Airbag............................ 37
Side Window Demisters.................. 124
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............. 182
Snow Tires............................ 158
Spark Plugs........................... 196
Speed Control........................68,86
Speedometer........................... 87
Starting.............................. 132
Cold Weather........................ 133
Engine Fails to Start................... 134
Steering
Power...........................142,200
Tilt Column.......................... 66
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls............................ 118
Stuck, Freeing......................... 183
Sun Roof.............................. 76
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag....... 32
Synthetic Engine Oil..................... 195Tachometer............................ 87
Tape Player........................... 118
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......88,173
Theft Alarm............................ 22
Theft System........................... 22
Tilt Steering Column..................... 66
Tire and Loading Information Placard....... 148
Tire Identification Number (TIN)........... 147
Tire Markings......................... 144
Tire Safety Information................... 144
Tires ...........................49,151,258
Air Pressure......................... 151
Alignment.......................... 157
Chains............................. 158
Changing........................... 174
Compact Spare....................... 154
Flat Changing........................ 174
General Information................... 151
High Speed......................... 153
Inflation Pressures.................... 152
Load Capacity....................... 148
Quality Grading...................... 258
Radial............................. 154
INDEX 271
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