2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING COUPE maintenance schedule

Amount of belt deflection
in (mm)
Standard value Used belt New belt
A .27 to .33
(6.9 to 8.5).29 to .33
(7.4 to 8.5).17 to .21
(4.4 to 5.4)
B .46 to .61
(11.8 to 15.5).50 to .57
(12.6 to 14.4).34 to .44
(8.8 to 11.1)
C .43 to .56
(11.0 to 14.3).46 to .52
(11.7 to 13.3).33 to .41
(8.4 to 10.4)
D .33 to .43
(8.5 to 10.9).35 to .40
(9.0 to 10.1).24 to .30
(6.2 to 7.6)
WARNING!
Do not check or touch the drive belt with the engine
running, or serious injury may result.
TIMING BELT
The timing belt should be replaced with a new one at the
mileage specified on the scheduled maintenance chart.
TIRES
WARNING!
Driving with tires that are worn or improperly inflated
can result in a collision, and serious or fatal injury.
It is important to familiarize yourself with the following
terms:
²Cold tire pressure:
(1) The measured pressure after the vehicle has
been parked for at least three hours, or
(2} The measured pressure when the vehicle is
driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after having
been parked for three hours.
²
Maximum inflation pressure: the maximum permis-
sible cold tire inflation pressure for this tire
²Recommended inflation pressure: the inflation pres-
sure for optimum tire performance
²Intended outboard sidewall:
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When the indicators appear in two or more adjacent
grooves, tire replacement is recommended.
NOTE: The mark and the location of the tire wear
indicator are different depending on tire manufacturers.
Tire rotation
To equalize wear and help extend tire life,
DaimlerChrysler recommends that you rotate your tires
at the mileage specified on the scheduled maintenance
chart.However, the timing for tire rotation may vary according
to your vehicle condition, road surface conditions and
each individual driver's driving habits. Any time you
notice unusual wear, rotate your tires as soon as possible.
When rotating tires, check for uneven wear, damage and
wheel alignment. Abnormal wear is usually caused by
incorrect tire pressure, improper wheel alignment, out-
of-balance wheel or severe braking. Consult an autho-
rized dealer to determine the cause of irregular tread
wear.
M40A0270
Type 1
M40A0490
Type 2
344 MAINTENANCE

REGULAR MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
The content and mileage interval can vary depending on
model.
!6,000 Miles (10 000 km) or at 6 months
NChange engine oil and engine oil filter.
NRotate tires.
MILEAGE/
MONTHSDEALERSHIP
NAME/CODE DATEREPAIR
ORDER #
!12,000 Miles (19 000 km) or at 12 months
NCheck automatic transaxle fluid level.
NInspect disc brake pads, rotors and calipers for
wear and leaks.
NCheck brake hoses for deterioration or leaks.
NInspect drive shaft boots for grease leaks and
damage.
NChange engine oil and engine oil filter.
NRotate tires.
MILEAGE/
MONTHSDEALERSHIP
NAME/CODE DATEREPAIR
ORDER #
!18,000 Miles (29 000 km) or at 18 months
NChange engine oil and engine oil filter.
NRotate tires.
MILEAGE/
MONTHSDEALERSHIP
NAME/CODE DATEREPAIR
ORDER #
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!120,000 Miles (192 000 km) or at 120 months
NCheck fuel system for leak
(tank, pipe line and connection, and fuel tank
filler tube cap).
NCheck evaporative emission control system for
leaks and clogging (except evaporative emission
canister).
NCheck distributor cap and rotor.
NChange engine oil and engine oil filter.
NRotate tires.
NInspect SRS*2airbag system.
*2: Supplemental Restraint System
MILEAGE/
MONTHSDEALERSHIP
NAME/CODE DATEREPAIR
ORDER #
SEVERE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
The content and mileage interval can vary depending on
model.
!3,000 Miles (5 000 km) or at 3 months
NChange engine oil and engine oil filter.
NRotate tires.
MILEAGE/
MONTHSDEALERSHIP
NAME/CODE DATEREPAIR
ORDER #
!6,000 Miles (10 000 km) or at 6 months
NChange engine oil and engine oil filter.
NInspect disc brake pads, rotors and calipers for
wear and leaks.
NRotate tires.
NInspect suspension system for looseness and dam-
age.
MILEAGE/
MONTHSDEALERSHIP
NAME/CODE DATEREPAIR
ORDER #
354 MAINTENANCE

Odometer..........................106,110
Oil pressure gauge...................... 106
Oil pressure warning light.............107,114
Oil
Engine oil........................... 314
Onboard Diagnostic System............... 310
Opener, Garage Door.................... 132
Operation during cold weather............. 202
Operation under adverse driving conditions . . . 261
Overdrive indicator..................... 107
Oversize tires.......................... 338
Owner 's Manual....................... 383
Parking brake
Operating method.................... 169
Parking brake lever stroke.............. 330
Polishing............................. 256
Power brakes.......................... 172
Power door locks........................ 34
Power windows......................... 43
Proper shift points...................... 167
Puncture (tire changing).................. 272Radial ply tires........................ 337
Radiator cap.....................307,318,319
Radio................................ 219
General information................... 216
Reading lamps......................... 131
Reading light.......................... 131
Rear seats............................. 66
Rear window defroster................... 125
Replacement of light bulbs................ 291
Reporting Safety Defects................. 381
Safe driving techniques.................. 200
Scheduled maintenance.................. 346
Seat belt extender....................... 75
Seat Belts
Adjustable seat belt anchor.............73,80
And Pregnant Women.................. 87
Child restraint........................ 76
Maintenance and inspection.............. 88
Seat belt extender...................... 75
Seat belt reminder/warning light......... 107
UNIBELT restraint system............... 69
Seatback.............................. 60
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Seats
Front seats........................... 57
Rear seats............................ 66
SECURITY indicator................49,107,112
Service Assistance...................... 378
Service Manuals........................ 383
Setting the clock........................ 216
Severe maintenance schedule.............. 354
Snow tires............................ 345
Spare tire.......................264,265,373
Spark plugs........................313,375
Speedometer.......................106,108
Starting
At extremely cold ambient temperature..... 153
Flooded engine....................... 153
Normal conditions.................... 152
Steering system
Steering lock......................... 151
Tilt lock lever........................ 175
Sun visors............................ 209
Sunroof............................... 46
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag
Maintenance......................... 327Warning light.....................107,116
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) - Air bag . . 89
Supplemental Restraint System warning light . . 116
Tachometer........................106,108
Tape Player........................... 219
Temperature Gage, Engine Coolant.......... 277
Theft protection........................ 151
Theft-alarm
SECURITY indicator..............49,107,112
System.............................. 48
Timing belt........................... 332
Tips for driving in various conditions........ 201
Tire chains............................ 345
Ti re s
Compact spare tire.................... 265
Inflation pressure...............336,372,373
Maintenance......................332,338
Quality Grading...................... 385
Rotation............................ 344
Size (tire and wheels).................. 373
Snow tires.......................... 345
Spare tire........................... 264
INDEX 393