2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN jacking

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS

Hazard Warning Flasher.................186

If Your Engine Overheats................186

Jacking And Tire Changing...............187
▫Preparations For Jacking................188

Jump-Starting Procedures If Battery Is Low...192

Driving On Slippery Surfaces.............195
▫Acceleration.........................195▫Traction............................195

Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.................196

Towing A Disabled Vehicle...............196

Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
(Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The
Ground)
.............................197
▫Automatic Transaxle...................197
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CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage
your vehicle. If temperature gauge reads“H”, pull
over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle in Park
with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer
drops back into the normal range. If the pointer
remains on the“H”, turn the engine off immediately,
and call for service.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or
others could be badly burned by steam or boiling
coolant. You may want to call a service center if your
vehicle overheats. If you decide to look under the
hood yourself, see Section 7, Maintenance, of this
manual. Follow the warnings under the Cooling
System Pressure Cap paragraph.
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
WARNING!
•Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous.
The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you.
You could be crushed. Never get any part of your
body under a vehicle that is on a jack. Never start
or run the engine while the vehicle is on a jack. If
you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a
service center where it can be raised on a lift.
•Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off
the road to avoid the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.
•The jack is designed to use as a tool for changing
tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the
vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should
be jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or
slippery areas.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 187
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Preparations for Jacking
Park the vehicle on a firm level surface, avoid ice or
slippery areas, and set the parking brake. Place the gear
selector in PARK.
•Turn on the Hazard Warning Flasher, park vehicle on
firm, level surface.
•Put gear shift in park (automatic transmission) or
reverse (manual transmission).
•Set parking brake and turn off engine.
•Passengers should not remain in the vehicle while the
vehicle is being jacked.
Changing a Tire
The spare wheel, scissors jack, and lug wrench are
stowed under the spare tire cover in the rear cargo area.
Do not attempt to raise this vehicle using a bumper jack.
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Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights.......... 65
Daytime Running Lights.................. 67
Dealer Service......................... 205
Defroster, Rear Window.................. 136
Defroster, Windshield...............49,130,135
Diagnostic System, Onboard............... 203
Dimmer Control........................ 64
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 68
Dipsticks
Automatic Transaxle................... 228
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............. 223
Engine Oil.......................... 210
Door Ajar Warning...................... 17
Door Locks............................ 15
Door Locks, Automatic................... 17
Door Opener, Garage..................... 74
Drive Belts............................ 210
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................. 195
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary................. 81
Electrical Power Outlets................... 81Electronic Speed Control.................. 71
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............. 196
Jacking............................. 187
Jump Starting........................ 192
Overheating......................... 186
Towing............................. 196
Emergency Trunk Release...............24,25
Emission Control System Maintenance....204,246
Engine............................201,202
Air Cleaner Filter..................... 211
Block Heater......................... 146
Break-In Recommendations............... 48
Checking Oil Level.................... 206
Compartment.....................201,202
Coolant (Antifreeze)................220,244
Cooling............................ 220
Exhaust Gas Caution.................. 177
Fails to Start......................... 146
Fuel Requirements.................174,243
Oil ..........................206,243,244
Oil Change Interval................... 207
Oil Selection......................208,243
INDEX 281
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Overdrive............................ 150
Overheating, Engine..................... 186
Owner’s Manual......................4,272
Paint Care............................ 229
Paint Damage......................... 229
Panic Alarm........................... 21
Parking Brake......................... 151
Parking On Hill........................ 152
Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle for 2.4 Liter.... 246
Passing Light........................... 68
Pets.................................. 47
Placard, Tire and Loading Information....... 160
Power
Brakes............................. 153
Door Locks.......................... 16
Outlet.............................. 81
Seats............................... 60
Steering............................ 155
Steering, Checking.................... 215
Sunroof............................. 79
Windows............................ 25
Power Steering Fluid.................... 244Pregnant Women and Seat Belts............. 33
Preparation for Jacking................... 188
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................ 31
Programmable Electronic Features.........75,78
Programming Transmitters............21,75,78
Radial Ply Tires........................ 167
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)........ 222
Radio Broadcast Signals.................. 100
Radio Operation...............109,114,123,126
Radio Remote Controls.................. 122
Radio (Sound Systems).............101,109,114
Rear Seat, Folding....................... 62
Rear Window Defroster.................. 136
Rearview Mirrors........................ 56
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine
Parts............................... 244
Reformulated Gasoline................... 175
Refrigerant............................ 215
Reminder, Lights On..................... 67
Reminder, Seat Belt...................... 32
Remote Keyless Entry.................... 19
INDEX 287
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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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