2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN wheel

•Use Mopar touch up paint on scratches or chips as
soon as possible. Your dealer has touch up paint to
match the color of your vehicle.
•If your vehicle is damaged due to an accident or
similar cause which destroys the paint and protective
coating have your vehicle repaired as soon as possible.
The cost of such repairs is considered the responsibil-
ity of the owner.
•Aluminum wheels should be cleaned regularly with
mild soap and water to prevent corrosion. To remove
heavy soil, select a non abrasive, non acidic cleaner. Do
not use scouring pads or metal polishes. Avoid auto-
matic car washes that use acidic solutions or harsh
brushes that may damage the wheels’protective fin-
ish.
•Your painted and chrome aluminum wheels should be
treated as you would treat the finish on your car.
Always use a soft non-abrasive cloth with a mild dish
washing soap and water when cleaning your wheels.
Never use scouring pads, steel wool or a bristle brush.Never use cleaners that contain acid, oven cleaners or
any abrasive metal cleaner as they will cause perma-
nent staining and/or corrosion.
•If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers,
deicer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well
packaged and sealed.
•If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads, consider
mud or stone shields behind each wheel.
Interior Care
Use Mopar Fabric Cleaner to clean fabric upholstery and
carpeting.
Use Mopar Vinyl Cleaner to clean vinyl or leather uphol-
stery.
Mopar Vinyl Cleaner is specifically recommended for
vinyl trim.
Use mild (Ivory Flake) solution to clean all surfaces. Wipe
with clear water and soft (lint free) cloth.
Do not use cleaners, conditioners and protectants con-
taining silicon or bleach as these may cause gloss level
increases and/or discoloration.
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RECOMMENDED FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine Coolant MoparAntifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Or-
ganic Additive Technology)
Engine Oil Use API Certified engine oil. SAE 5W-20 and SAE 5W-30 are recommended.
Refer to the engine oil fill cap for the correct SAE grade meeting
DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS-6395.
Spark Plugs Refer to the Vehicle Emission Control Information label under the engine
hood.
Oil Filter (2.4L Engine) MoparOil Filter (P/N 4105409) or equivalent.
Oil Filter (2.7L Engine) MoparOil Filter (P/N 5281090) or equivalent.
Fuel Selection 87 Octane
Chassis
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transaxle MoparATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Brake Master Cylinder MoparBrake Fluid DOT 3 Motor Vehicle.
Power Steering Reservoir MoparATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Steering Gear & Linkage, Ball
Joints, Prop Shafts & Yokes, Wheel
BearingsMoparMulti-Purpose Lubricant NLGI Grade 2.
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Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (highest), B, and C, repre-
senting the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and
its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the
tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive
temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C
corresponds to a level of performance which all passen-
ger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent
higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel
than the minimum required by law.WARNING!
The temperature grade is established for a tire that is
properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive
speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either
separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup
and possible tire failure.
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Side Airbag............................ 39
Side Window Demisters...............131,136
Signals, Turn........................... 91
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............. 195
Snow Tires............................ 171
Spare Tire.........................167,168
Spark Plugs........................... 210
Speed Control........................71,90
Speedometer........................... 91
Starting.............................. 144
Cold Weather........................ 145
Engine Fails to Start................... 146
Starting and Operating................... 144
Steering
Power...........................155,215
Tilt Column.......................... 70
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls............................ 122
Storage.............................. 236
Storage, Vehicle........................ 236
Storing Your Vehicle..................... 236
Stuck, Freeing......................... 196
Sun Roof.............................. 79Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag....... 34
Synthetic Engine Oil..................... 209
System, Navigation..................... 119
Tachometer............................ 91
Tape Player........................... 123
Temperature Control, Automatic............ 126
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......92,187
Theft Alarm............................ 23
Theft System........................... 23
Tilt Steering Column..................... 70
Tire and Loading Information Placard....... 160
Tire Identification Number (TIN)........... 159
Tire Markings......................... 156
Tire Safety Information................... 156
Tires ...........................49,164,274
Air Pressure......................... 164
Alignment.......................... 171
Chains............................. 171
Changing........................187,188
Compact Spare....................... 167
Flat Changing.....................187,188
General Information................... 164
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Unleaded Gasoline...................... 174
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses................ 224
Vanity Mirrors.......................... 58
Vehicle Identification Number............... 6
Vehicle Loading.....................161,179
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations............ 7
Vehicle Storage......................... 236
Vehicle Theft Alarm...................... 23
Vinyl Trim............................ 231
Viscosity, Engine Oil..................... 243
Voltmeter.............................. 91
Warning, Door Ajar...................... 17
Warning Flasher, Hazard................. 186
Warnings and Cautions.................... 6
Warranty Information.................... 270
Washer, Adding Fluid................... 218
Washers, Windshield..................68,218
Washing Vehicle........................ 230
Waxing and Polishing................... 230
Wheel Alignment and Balance............. 171
Wind Buffeting.......................26,81Window Airbag.......................34,39
Window Fogging....................... 130
Windows.............................. 25
Power.............................. 25
Windshield Washers...................68,218
Windshield Wiper Blades................. 218
Windshield Wipers.................67,68,217
Wiper Blade Replacement................. 218
Wipers, Intermittent...................... 69
Wood Trim Cleaning.................... 233
INDEX 291
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