2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN Owners Manual

NOTE:Do not use the recirculation mode as it will not
clear windows under these conditions.
Summer Operation
Air conditioned vehicles must be protected with a high-
quality antifreeze coolant to provide proper corrosion
protection and to raise the boiling point of the coolant for
protection against overheating. A 50 % concentration is
recommended.
Winter Operation
The blower air will heat faster in cold weather if you use
only the low blower speeds for the first 10 minutes of
operation. During engine warm up in cold weather, use
the Defrost mode to direct any cold air away from vehicle
occupants. Use of the Recirculate-Air Conditioning Mode
during winter months is not recommended due to the
possibility of window fogging.
NOTE:See Operating Tips chart (for Manual A/C
Control) at the end of this section for suggested control
settings in different weather conditions.
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Operating Tips (Manual A/C Control Only)
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Outside Air Intake
Make sure the air intake, directly in front of the wind-
shield, is free of ice, slush, snow or other obstructions
such as leaves. Leaves collected in the air-intake plenum
may reduce air flow and plug the plenum water drains.
Air Intake
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STARTING AND OPERATING
CONTENTS

Starting Procedures....................144
▫Automatic Transaxle...................144
▫Normal Starting......................144
▫Extreme Cold Weather (Below -20°FOr
-29°C) .............................145
▫If Engine Fails To Start.................146
▫After Starting........................146

Battery And Engine Block Heaters—
If Equipped
..........................146

Automatic Transaxle....................147
▫Brake/Transmission Interlock.............147▫Automatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock
System.............................148
▫Four Speed Automatic Transaxle..........149
▫Reset Mode.........................149
▫Gear Ranges For Four Speed Automati
Transaxle...........................149

Parking Brake.........................151

Brake System.........................153
▫Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)—
If Equipped.........................153

Power Steering........................155

Traction Control—If Equipped...........155
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Tire Safety Information..................156
▫Tire Markings........................156
▫Tire Identification Number (TIN)..........159
▫Tire Loading And Tire Pressure...........160

Ti re s—General Information...............164
▫Tire Pressure.........................164
▫Tire Inflation Pressures.................165
▫Radial-Ply Tires......................167
▫Compact Spare Tire—If Equipped.........167
▫Limited Use Spare—If Equipped.........168
▫Tire Spinning........................168
▫Tread Wear Indicators..................169
▫Replacement Tires.....................170
▫Alignment And Balance.................171

Tire Chains...........................171

Snow Tires...........................171

Tire Rotation Recommendations...........172

AutoStick—If Equipped................173
▫AutoStick Operation...................173
▫AutoStick General Information............174

Fuel Requirements.....................174
▫Spark Knock.........................174
▫Reformulated Gasoline.................175
▫Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends..............175
▫MMT In Gasoline.....................176
▫Materials Added To Fuel................176
▫Fuel System Cautions..................176
▫Carbon Monoxide Warnings..............177

Adding Fuel..........................178
▫Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)...............178
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Vehicle Loading.......................179

Trailer Towing........................179
▫Towing Requirements..................180

Flexible Fuel–(2.7L Engines With Automatic
Transmission Only)
.....................181
▫E-85 General Information................181
▫Ethanol Fuel (E-85)....................182▫Fuel Requirements....................182
▫Selection Of Engine Oil.................182
▫Starting............................184
▫Cruising Range.......................184
▫Replacement Parts.....................184
▫Maintenance.........................184
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STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust both
inside and outside mirrors, and fasten your seat belts.
CAUTION!
Long periods of engine idling, especially at high
engine speeds can cause excessive exhaust tempera-
tures which can damage your vehicle. Do not leave
your vehicle unattended with the engine running.
WARNING!
Do not leave children or animals inside parked
vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat build up may
cause serious injury or death.
Automatic Transaxle
The gear selector must be in the NEUTRAL or PARK
position before you can start the engine. Apply the brakes
before shifting to any driving gear.
Normal Starting
Normal Starting of either a cold or a warm engine does
not require pumping or depressing the accelerator pedal.
Simply turn the key to the“START’”position and release
when the engine starts. If the engine has not started
within 3 seconds, slightly depress the accelerator pedal
while continuing to crank. If the engine fails to start
within 15 seconds, turn the key to the“OFF”position,
wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the normal starting
procedure.
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