2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE wheel

Special Care
•
If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive
near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once
a month.
•It is important that the drain holes in the lower edges
of the doors, rocker panels and rear deck lid be kept
clear and open.
•If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint,
touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is
considered the responsibility of the owner.
•Use Mopar touch up paint on scratches or chips as
soon as possible. Your dealer has touch up paint to
match the color of your vehicle.
•If your vehicle is damaged due to an accident or
similar cause which destroys the paint and protective
coating have your vehicle repaired as soon as possible.
The cost of such repairs is considered the responsibil-
ity of the owner.
•Aluminum wheels should be cleaned regularly with
mild soap and water to prevent corrosion. To remove
heavy soil, select a non abrasive, non acidic cleaner. Do
not use scouring pads or metal polishes. Avoid auto-
matic car washes that use acidic solutions or harsh
brushes that may damage the wheels’protective fin-
ish.
•Your painted and chrome aluminum wheels should be
treated as you would treat the finish on your car.
Always use a soft non-abrasive cloth with a mild dish
washing soap and water when cleaning your wheels.
Never use scouring pads, steel wool or a bristle brush.
Never use cleaners that contain acid, oven cleaners or
any abrasive metal cleaner as they will cause perma-
nent staining and/or corrosion.
•If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers,
deicer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well
packaged and sealed.
•If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads, consider
mud or stone shields behind each wheel.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 231
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Chassis
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transaxle MoparATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Brake Master Cylinder MoparBrake Fluid DOT 3 Motor Vehicle.
Power Steering Reservoir MoparATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Steering Gear & Linkage, Ball
Joints, Prop Shafts & Yokes, Wheel
BearingsMoparMulti-Purpose Lubricant NLGI Grade 2.
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Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (highest), B, and C, repre-
senting the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and
its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the
tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive
temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C
corresponds to a level of performance which all passen-
ger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent
higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel
than the minimum required by law.WARNING!
The temperature grade is established for a tire that is
properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive
speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either
separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup
and possible tire failure.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 275
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Starting and Operating................... 144
Steering
Power...........................155,215
Tilt Column.......................... 73
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls............................ 124
Storage.............................. 239
Storage, Vehicle........................ 239
Storing Your Vehicle..................... 239
Stuck, Freeing......................... 197
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag....... 30
System, Navigation..................... 121
Tachometer............................ 92
Tape Player........................... 125
Temperature Control, Automatic............ 128
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......93,187
Theft Alarm............................ 19
Theft System........................... 19
Tilt Steering Column..................... 73
Time Delay, Headlight.................... 71
Tire and Loading Information Placard.....160,161
Tire Identification Number (TIN)........... 159Tire Markings......................... 156
Tire Safety Information................... 156
Tires ...........................45,164,274
Air Pressure......................... 164
Alignment.......................... 171
Chains............................. 171
Changing........................... 188
Compact Spare....................... 167
Flat Changing........................ 188
General Information................... 164
High Speed......................... 166
Inflation Pressures.................... 165
Jacking............................. 188
Load Capacity....................160,161
Quality Grading...................... 274
Radial............................. 167
Replacement......................... 170
Rotation............................ 172
Safety...........................156,164
Sizes............................... 157
Snow Tires.......................... 171
Spinning............................ 168
Tread Wear Indicators.................. 169
INDEX 289
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Voltmeter.............................. 92
Warning, Door Ajar...................... 14
Warning Flasher, Hazard................. 186
Warnings and Cautions.................... 6
Warranty Information.................... 270
Washer, Adding Fluid................... 218
Washers, Windshield..................71,218
Washing Vehicle........................ 230
Waxing and Polishing................... 230Wheel Alignment and Balance............. 171
Wind Buffeting......................... 23
Window Fogging....................... 131
Windows.............................. 22
Power.............................. 22
Windshield Washers...................71,218
Windshield Wipers.................70,71,218
Wiper Blade Replacement................. 218
Wipers, Intermittent...................... 72
Wood Trim Cleaning.................... 233
INDEX 291
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