2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING COUPE maintenance

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INTRODUCTION.............................................................3
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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING..................................................21
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SEATS, SEAT BELTS, CHILD RESTRAINTS AND AIR BAGS..........................55
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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS.............................................103
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STARTING AND DRIVING...................................................141
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FOR PLEASANT DRIVING...................................................205
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VEHICLE CARE.............................................................249
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EMERGENCIES.............................................................259
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MAINTENANCE...........................................................305
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SPECIFICATIONS...........................................................369
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IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE.......................................377
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INDEX...................................................................387
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INTRODUCTION
This manual has been prepared with the assistance of
service and engineering specialists to acquaint you with
the operation and maintenance of your new vehicle. It is
supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet and
various customer oriented documents. You are urged to
read these publications carefully. Following the instruc-
tions and recommendations in this manual will help
assure safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle.
NOTE:After you read the manual, it should be stored
in the vehicle for convenient reference and remain with
the vehicle when sold.
When it comes to service, remember that your manufac-
turers dealer knows your vehicle best, has the factory-
trained technicians and genuine Mopartparts, and is
interested in your satisfaction.
This manual includes instructions for standard and op-
tional equipment available at the time this manual was
printed. The manufacturer reserves the right to make
changes in design and specifications and to make addi-
tions or improvements in its product without imposing
any obligations upon itself to install them on previously
manufactured products.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Consult the table of contents to determine which section
contains the information you desire.
The detailed index, at the rear of this manual, contains a
complete listing of all subjects.
4 INTRODUCTION

NTether anchors for the child restraint system....85
NTether strap anchor installation.............86
NChildren who have outgrown child restraint
systems..............................86
NSeat Belts and Pregnant Women............87
mMaintenance and inspection of seat belts......88
mSupplemental Restraint System (SRS) - air bag..89
NEvent Data Recording....................95
NSRS servicing.........................100
NTransporting Pets......................102
56 SEATS, SEAT BELTS, CHILD RESTRAINTS AND AIR BAGS

MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION OF SEAT
BELTS
The seat belt webbing may be cleaned with mild soap or
detergent solution. Allow the belts to dry in the shade.
Do not allow them to retract until completely dry. Do not
attempt to bleach or re-dye belts. The color may rub off
and webbing strength could be affected.
Regularly check seat belt buckles and release mecha-
nisms for positive action and the retractors when in the
automatic locking retractor mode for positive engage-
ment. Refer to ªInstalling a child restraint system to a
UNIBELTº on page 82.
Check that the anchor mounting bolts are tight. If the seat
belt webbing shows obvious cuts, tears, protruding bro-
ken fibers that cause a local increase in webbing thick-
ness, or severe fading which indicates weakening by
exposure to sunlight, the entire seat belt assembly should
be replaced.The lap belt portion of the front UNIBELT has a sleeve
inside which the belt is folded back over itself in a loop.
This allows the belt to help absorb the energy of a
collision through a controlled release of the loop. In the
event that the loop inside the sleeve has come loose,
replace the entire seat belt assembly.
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WARNING!
²Any maintenance performed on or near the com-
ponents of the SRS should be performed only by
an authorized dealer. Do not permit anyone else to
do service, inspection, maintenance or repair on
any SRS components or wiring. Similarly, no part
of the SRS should ever be handled, removed or
disposed of by anyone except at an authorized
dealer.
Improper work on the SRS components or wiring
could result in an accidental air bag deployment
or could make the SRS inoperative. Either of these
situation could result in serious injury.
²Do not modify your steering wheel or any other SRS
components or related vehicle part. For example,
replacement of the steering wheel, or modifications
to the front bumper or body structure can negatively
affect SRS performance and may lead to possible
injury.
²If your vehicle has received any front-end dam-
age, you should have the SRS inspected by an
authorized dealer to make sure it is in proper
working order.
WARNING!
²On vehicles with side air bags, do not modify
your front seats, center pillar or center console.
Such modifications can adversely affect SRS per-
formance and may lead to possible injury.
Also, if you discover any tear or open seam in the
seat fabric near the side air bag, have the seat
inspected by an authorized dealer.
²On vehicles with side air bags, if your vehicle has
received any damage on either side, you should
have the SRS inspected by an authorized dealer to
make sure it is in proper working order.
NOTE:
²
When you transfer ownership of the vehicle to another
person, we urge you to alert the new owner that it is
equipped with the SRS and refer that owner to the
applicable sections in this owner 's manual.
SEATS, SEAT BELTS, CHILD RESTRAINTS AND AIR BAGS 101
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Warning light
When the ignition key is turned to ªONº, the warning
light illuminate and go out after a few seconds.
CAUTION
²If the warning light illuminates, a malfunction
may have occurred in the system.
When this happens, have your vehicle checked at an
authorized dealer.
CATALYTIC CONVERTER
The catalytic converter requires the use of unleaded fuel
only. Leaded gasoline will destroy the effectiveness of the
converter.
Under normal operating conditions the catalytic con-
verter does not require maintenance. However, it is
important to keep the engine properly tuned to assure
proper converter operation and prevent damage.
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STARTING AND DRIVING 197
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over curbs or parking stop blocks. Always use caution
when traveling up or down sharp inclines as your
bumper may contact the road surface.
2. Maintain specified tire inflation pressures. Replace
tires before they are excessively worn.
3. If you plan to drive in another country, comply with
the vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel.
OPERATION DURING COLD WEATHER
1. Check the battery, including terminals and cables.
During extremely cold weather, the battery capacity will
decrease. Also, the battery power level may drop because
more power is needed for cold starting and operation.
Before driving the vehicle, check to see if the engine runs
at the proper speed and if the headlights are at their usual
intensity. Charge or replace the battery if necessary.
During cold weather, it is possible that a discharged
battery could freeze.
WARNING!
The battery gives off explosive hydrogen gas. Any
spark or flame can cause the battery to explode,
which could seriously injury or kill you.
Always wear protective clothes and a face shield
when doing battery maintenance, or let a skilled
technician do it.
2. Manual transaxles may be more difficult to shift
during cold weather operation. This is normal and shift
effort will become easier as the transaxle reaches a
normal operating temperature.
Maintain low-speed operation at first to allow the trans-
axle oil to be distributed to all lubrication points.
3. Check the engine antifreeze.
If there is a shortage of coolant due to leakage or engine
overheating, add high-quality ethylene glycol antifreeze
and water. The recommended ratio is about 50% water
and 50% anti-freeze. This ratio provides adequate corro-
sion, boiling, and freeze protection.
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NFade..............................220
NGraphic Equalizer.....................220
NAM/FM Selection.....................220
NScan Button.........................220
NTo Set The Radio Pushbutton Memory......221
NGeneral Information...................221
NTo Change From Clock To Radio Mode......221
NTape Player Operation..................221
NSeek Button.........................222
NFast Forward (FF).....................222
NRewind (RW)........................222
NTape Eject...........................222
NScan Button.........................222
NChanging Tape Direction................222
NMetal Tape Selection...................222
NPinch Roller Release...................222NNoise Reduction......................223
NOperation InstructionsÐCD Player.........223
NInserting The Compact Disc..............223
NSeek Button.........................223
NEJT CD (Eject) Button..................223
NFF/Tune/RW Button...................223
NProgram Button 4 (Random Play)..........224
NTape /CD Button.....................224
NTime Button.........................224
NScan Button.........................224
mCassette Tape And Player Maintenance......224
mAM/FM Stereo Radio With 4 Disc CD Changer
(if so equipped)
.......................225
NOperating Instructions - Radio Mode.......225
NPower Switch, Volume Control............225
NSeek Button (Radio Mode)...............226
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