2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN automatic transmission

At Each Oil Change
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Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the exhaust system.
•Inspect the brake linings, hoses and calipers.
•Inspect the CV joints and front and rear suspension
components.
•Check the automatic transmission fluid level.
•Check the brake master cylinder fluid level.
•Check the coolant level, hoses, and clamps.
NOTE:In 2.7L Engines equipped with Flex Fuel Engine
(FFV), change engine oil every 5 months or 5,000 miles,
whichever comes first. This applies to both Maintenance
Schedule A and B.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 249
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SCHEDULE“B”
Follow schedule“B”if you usually operate your vehicle
under one or more of the following conditions. Change
the automatic transmission fluid and filter every 60,000
miles (96 000 km) if the vehicle is usually operated under
one or more of the conditions marked with an.
•Day or night temperatures are below 32°F(0°C).
•Stop and go driving.
•Extensive engine idling.
•Driving in dusty conditions.
•Short trips of less than 10 miles (16.2 km).
•More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90°F (32°C).
•Trailer towing.
•Taxi, police or delivery service (commercial ser-
vices).
•Off-road or desert operation.
•If equipped for and operating with E-85 (ethanol)
fuel.
NOTE:IfANYof these apply to you then change your
engine oil every 3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months,
whichever comes first and follow schedule“B”of the
Maintenance Schedulessection of this manual.
NOTE:IFANYof these apply to you then flush and
replace the engine coolant every 100,000 miles (160,000
km) or 60 months, whichever comes first, and follow
schedule B of theMaintenance Schedulessection of this
manual.
250 SCHEDULE“B”
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Miles 57,000 60,000 63,000 66,000 69,000 72,000
(Kilometers) (91 000) (96 000) (101 000) (106 000) (110 000) (115 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not re-
placed at 3 months.XXXXX X
Inspect theair cleaner filterand replace if neces-
sary.*X XXX X
Replace theair cleaner filter.X
Inspect and check tension for power steering belt
(2.4 Liter Engine). Adjust or replace if required.X
Inspect the front and rear brake pads, linings, ro-
tors, rear drums and shoes.XX
Replace theignition cableson 2.4 liter engine. ** X
Replace the accessory drive belts on the 2.7 liter
engine.X
Replace thespark plugson the 2.4 liter engine. ** X
Check and replace, if necessary, thePCV valve.*‡X
Change the automatic transmission fluid and fil-
ter.X
Rotate the tires. X X X
Flush and replace engine coolant at 60 months, if
not done at 100,000 miles.X
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Miles 108,000 111,000 114,000 117,000 120,000 123,000
(Kilometers) (174 000) (179 000) (183 000) (188 000) (193 000) (198 000)
Change engine oil and engine oil filter, if not
replaced at 3 months.XXXXX X
Inspect theair cleaner filterand replace if
necessary.*XXXX X
Replace theair cleaner filter.X
Replace thespark plugson the 2.4 liter en-
gine. **X
Replace theignition cableson the 2.4 liter en-
gine. **X
Inspect the front and rear brake pads, linings,
rotors, rear drums and shoes.XX
Replace the accessory drive belts on 2.7 liter
engine.X
Check and replace, if necessary, thePCV
valve.*X
Change the automatic transmission fluid and
filter.X
Flush and replace engine coolant at 120
months, if not done at 100,000 miles.X
Rotate the tires. X X X
SCHEDULE“B”257
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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
Towing.........................179,196,197
Disabled Vehicle...................... 196
Trailering........................... 179
Traction Control....................71,90,155
Traction Control Switch................71,155
Trailer Towing......................... 179
Minimum Requirements................ 180
Trailer and Tongue Weight.............. 180
Warnings........................... 179
Transaxle............................. 227Additives........................... 229
Automatic.....................147,149,227
Filter.............................. 228
Overdrive........................... 150
Selection of Lubricant.................. 227
Transmission
Range Indicator....................... 92
Transmission....................See Transaxle
Transmitter Battery Service................ 22
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener............ 74
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry........... 19
Transporting Pets........................ 47
Tread Wear Indicators................... 169
Trip Computer.......................... 95
Trip Odometer.......................... 92
Trip Odometer Reset Button................ 92
Trunk Release, Emergency...............24,25
Trunk Release Remote Control.............. 24
Turn Signals.........................67,91
Underhood Fuses....................... 234
Uniform Tire Quality Grades.............. 274
Universal Transmitter.................... 74
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