2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE engine

Miles 108,000 114,000 120,000
(Kilometers) (174 000) (183 000) (193 000)
[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
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.Inspection and service should also be performed anytime
a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re-
ceipts.
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 273
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About Your Brakes...................... 153
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake) System............. 153
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)......... 222
Adding Fuel.......................... 177
Adding Washer Fluid.................... 218
Additives, Fuel........................ 176
Aiming Headlights...................... 245
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . 211
Air Conditioner Maintenance.............. 214
Air Conditioning....................128,134
Air Conditioning Controls................ 128
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips........133,139
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............. 215
Air Conditioning System..............134,214
Air Pressure, Tires...................... 165
Airbag................................ 30
Airbag Deployment....................32,34
Airbag Light.....................33,35,45,91
Airbag Maintenance...................... 35
Alarm Light............................ 96
Alarm, Panic........................... 17
Alarm System........................19,96
Alignment and Balance.................. 171Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............ 6
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant).........221,222,246
Capacities........................... 246
Disposal............................ 223
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............. 153
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 94
Anti-Theft Security Alarm................. 19
Appearance Care....................... 229
Automatic Dimming Mirror................ 59
Automatic Door Locks..................14,15
Automatic Headlights.................... 70
Automatic Temperature Control............ 128
Automatic Transaxle.........147,149,198,227,248
Adding Fluid........................ 248
Filter.............................. 229
Fluid and Filter Changes................ 229
Fluid Level Check..................... 228
Interlock System....................10,148
Reset Mode......................... 149
Selection Of Lubricant...............227,248
Shifting............................ 149
Special Additives..................... 229
Autostick............................. 173
278 INDEX

Auxiliary Power Outlet................... 82
Ball Joints............................ 216
Battery............................... 213
Emergency Starting.................... 193
Gas Caution......................195,214
Heater............................. 146
Jump Starting........................ 193
Keyless Transmitter Replacement.......... 19
Location.........................193,213
Belts, Drive........................... 210
Belts, Engine.......................... 212
Body Mechanism Lubrication.............. 216
Boot, Convertible Top.................... 52
B-Pillar Location....................... 160
Brake, Parking......................... 151
Brake System.......................153,224
Anti-Lock........................... 153
Fluid Check......................... 226
Hoses.............................. 225
Master Cylinder...................... 226
Warning Light........................ 95
Brake/Transmission Interlock...........147,149Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle...... 43
Bulb Replacement...................... 240
Bulbs, Light........................... 239
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...... 246
Capacities, Fluid....................... 246
Capacity, Cargo Weight.................. 179
Caps, Filler
Fuel............................... 177
Oil (Engine)......................... 209
Radiator (Coolant Pressure).............. 222
Car Washes........................... 230
Carbon Monoxide Warning............... 177
Carpeting............................. 232
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance....... 126
Cassette Tape Player...............102,110,113
Catalytic Converter..................... 211
CD Changer..................109,114,119,121
CD Player....................107,115,117,125
Center High Mounted Stop Light........... 244
Central Locking......................... 14
Chains, Tire........................... 171
Changing A Flat Tire.................... 188
INDEX 279
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Charging System Light................... 92
Chart, Tire Sizing....................... 157
Check Engine Light (Malfunction
Indicator Light)........................ 204
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety............ 44
Child Restraint...................35,38,40,41
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............. 40
Cigar Lighter.......................... 100
Circuit Breakers.....................236,237
Clean Air Gasoline...................... 175
Cleaning
Glass.............................. 233
Headlights.......................... 233
Instrument Panel..................... 233
WoodTrim .......................... 233
Climate Control........................ 128
Clock................................ 100
Coin Holder........................... 57
Compact Disc Changer................... 121
Compact Disc Maintenance............... 126
Compact Disc Player.................102,107
Compact Spare Tire..................... 167
Compass.............................. 97Compass Calibration..................... 98
Console............................... 57
Console, Floor.......................... 57
Contract, Service....................... 270
Convertible............................ 49
Convertible Boot........................ 52
Convertible Top......................... 49
Convertible Top Maintenance.............. 234
Coolant Pressure Cap.................... 222
Cooling System........................ 220
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)............. 222
Coolant Capacity..................... 246
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.............221,246,247
Corrosion Protection.................... 229
Crankcase Emission Control System......... 213
280 INDEX

Cruise Control (Speed Control)............. 74
Cruise Light........................... 91
Customer Assistance.................... 268
Daytime Running Lights.................. 70
Dealer Service......................... 205
Defroster, Rear Window.................. 137
Defroster, Windshield...............45,131,136
Diagnostic System, Onboard............... 203
Dimmer Control........................ 68
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 71
Dipsticks
Automatic Transaxle................... 228
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............. 223
Engine Oil.......................... 210
Door Ajar Warning...................... 14
Door Locks............................ 12
Door Locks, Automatic................... 14
Door Opener, Garage..................... 77
Drive Belts............................ 210
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................. 196Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary................. 82
Electrical Power Outlets................... 82
Electronic Speed Control.................. 74
Emergency Brake....................... 151
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............. 197
Jacking............................. 188
Jump Starting........................ 193
Overheating......................... 186
Towing............................. 197
Emergency Trunk Release...............21,22
Emission Control System Maintenance....204,250
Engine............................201,202
Air Cleaner Filter..................... 211
Block Heater......................... 146
Break-In Recommendations............... 43
Checking Oil Level.................... 206
Compartment.....................201,202
Coolant (Antifreeze)................220,247
Cooling............................ 220
Exhaust Gas Caution.................. 177
Fails to Start......................... 146
Fuel Requirements.................174,246
INDEX 281
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Oil ..........................206,246,247
Oil Change Interval................... 207
Oil Selection......................208,246
Oil Synthetic......................... 209
Overheating......................... 186
Timing Belt.......................... 212
Engine Oil Viscosity..................... 246
Entry System, Illuminated................. 12
Exhaust Gas Caution...............44,177,219
Exhaust System........................ 219
Exterior Light Service.................... 240
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 211
Automatic Transaxle................... 229
Engine Fuel......................... 211
Engine Oil.......................210,247
Engine Oil Disposal................... 210
Flashers
Hazard Warning...................... 186
Turn Signal.......................... 92
Flash-To-Pass........................... 71
Flat Tire Changing...................... 188Flexible Fuel Vehicles.................... 181
Cruising Range....................... 183
Engine Oil.......................182,209
Fuel Requirements.................... 181
Maintenance......................... 184
Replacement Parts.................... 184
Starting............................ 183
Floor Console.......................... 57
Fluid, Brake........................... 248
Fluid Capacities........................ 246
Fluid Leaks............................ 45
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transaxle................... 228
Capacities........................... 246
Cooling System....................... 220
Engine Oil.......................... 206
Power Steering....................... 215
Fluids............................... 247
Fog Light Service....................... 243
Fog Lights........................70,93,243
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.................. 197
Fuel................................. 174
Adding............................. 177
282 INDEX

Heater, Engine Block.................... 146
High Beam Indicator..................... 92
Homelink Transmitter.................... 77
Hood Prop............................ 66
Hood Release.......................... 65
Hoses............................224,227
Ignition
Key ................................. 9
Lock................................ 9
Illuminated Entry....................... 12
Immobilizer............................ 10
Infant Restraint......................... 36
Inside Rearview Mirror................... 58
Instrument Cluster..................88,89,90
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 87
Instrument Panel Cover.................. 233
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............ 233
Interior Fuses.......................... 237
Interior Lighting........................ 67
Interior Lights........................67,68
Introduction............................ 4Jack Location.......................... 188
Jack Operation......................... 188
Jump Starting......................... 193
Key, Programming....................... 11
Key, Replacement........................ 11
Key, Sentry............................ 10
Key-In Reminder........................ 10
Keyless Entry System..................... 16
Keys.................................. 9
Lap/Shoulder Belts...................... 24
LATCH (Lower Anchors and
Tether for CHildren)...................38,40
Latches
Hood............................... 65
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 174
Leaks, Fluid............................ 45
Lights..............................45,67
Airbag........................33,35,45,91
Anti-Lock Warning..................... 94
Automatic Headlights................... 70
Brake Warning.....................95,151
284 INDEX