2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE jacking

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS

Hazard Warning Flasher.................186

If Your Engine Overheats................186

Jacking And Tire Changing...............188
▫Preparations For Jacking................188

Jump-Starting Procedures If Battery Is Low...193

Driving On Slippery Surfaces.............196
▫Acceleration.........................196▫Traction............................196

Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.................197

Towing A Disabled Vehicle...............197

Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
(Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The
Ground)
.............................198
▫Automatic Transaxle...................198
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JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
WARNING!
•Getting 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.
•Do 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.
•The 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.
•Turn on the Hazard Warning Flasher, park vehicle on
firm, level surface.
•Put gear shift in park (automatic transmission) or
reverse (manual transmission).
•Set parking brake and turn off engine.
•Passengers 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.
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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
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Parking Brake......................... 151
Parking On Hill........................ 152
Passing Light........................... 71
Pets.................................. 43
Pets, Transporting....................... 43
Placard, Tire and Loading Information....... 161
Power
Brakes............................. 153
Distribution Center.................... 236
Door Locks.......................... 13
Outlet.............................. 82
Seats............................... 63
Steering............................ 155
Steering, Checking.................... 215
Windows............................ 22
Power Steering Fluid.................... 248
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts............. 29
Preparation for Jacking................... 188
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................ 27
Programmable Electronic Features.........78,81
Programming Transmitters............18,78,81Radial Ply Tires........................ 167
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)........ 222
Radio Broadcast Signals.................. 101
Radio Operation............... 110,115,125,127
Radio Remote Controls.................. 124
Radio (Sound Systems).............102,110,115
Rear Window Defroster.................. 137
Rearview Mirrors........................ 58
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine
Parts............................... 247
Reformulated Gasoline................... 175
Refrigerant............................ 215
Reminder, Lights On..................... 70
Reminder, Seat Belt...................... 28
Remote Keyless Entry.................... 16
Remote Sound System Controls............ 124
Remote Trunk Release.................... 21
Replacement Tires...................... 170
Reporting Safety Defects................. 272
Restraint, Head......................... 65
Restraints, Child........................ 35
Restraints, Occupant..................... 23
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck.............. 197
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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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