2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN open gas tank

ADDING FUEL
Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
The gas cap is behind the fuel filler door, on the driver’s
side of the vehicle. If the gas cap is lost or damaged, be
sure the replacement cap is for use with this vehicle.
CAUTION!
Damage to the fuel system or emission control
system could result from using an improper fuel
tank filler tube cap (gas cap). A poorly fitting cap
could let impurities into the fuel system.
CAUTION!
To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not“top
off”the fuel tank after filling.
NOTE:Tighten the gas cap until you hear a“clicking”
sound. This is an indication that the gas cap is properly
tightened.
The Malfunction Indicator Light will come on if the
gas cap is not properly secured. Make sure that the gas
cap is tightened each time the vehicle is refueled.
NOTE:
When the fuel nozzle“clicks”or shuts off, the
fuel tank is full.
NOTE:The fuel tank filler tube may have a restricting
door about 50 mm (2 inches) down from the opening. If
fuel is poured from a portable container, the container
should have a flexible nozzle long enough to force open
the restricting door.
CAUTION!
A poorly fitting gas cap may cause the Malfunction
Indicator Lamp to turn on.
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ETHANOL FUEL (E-85)
E-85 is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel ethanol and
15% unleaded gasoline.
WARNING!
Ethanol vapors are extremely flammable and could
cause serious personal injury. Never have any smok-
ing materials lit in or near the vehicle when remov-
ing the fuel filler tube cap (gas cap) or filling the
tank. Do not use E-85 as a cleaning agent and never
use it near an open flame.
Fuel Requirements
Your vehicle will operate on both unleaded gasoline with
an octane rating of 87, or E-85 fuel, or any mixture of
these two.
For best results, a refueling pattern that alternates be-
tween E-85 and unleaded gasoline should be avoided.
When you do switch fuels, it is recommended that:
•you do not switch when the fuel gauge indicates less
than 1/4 full
•you do not add less than 5 gallons (19 liters) when
refueling
•you operate the vehicle immediately after refueling for
a period of at least 5 minutes
Observing these precautions will avoid possible hard
starting and/or significant deterioration in drivability
during warm up.
NOTE:When the ambient temperature is above 90°F
(32°C), you may experience hard starting and rough idle
following start up even if the above recommendations are
followed.
Selection of Engine Oil
For best performance and protection of your vehicle, use
only crankcase engine oils that meet the following re-
quirements:
American Petroleum Institute (API) Engine Oil Identi-
fication Symbol
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Clean Air........................... 175
Ethanol............................. 182
Filler Cap........................... 178
Filter.............................. 211
Gasoline............................ 174
Gauge.............................. 90
Hoses.............................. 227
Light............................... 95
Octane Rating........................ 244
Requirements.....................174,243
Tank Capacity........................ 243
Fueling.............................. 178
Fuses................................ 234
Garage Door Opener..................... 74
GasCap .............................. 178
Gasoline............................. 174
Gasoline, Clean Air..................... 175
Gasoline, Reformulated.................. 175
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends............... 175
Gauges
Coolant Temperature................... 92
Fuel................................ 90Speedometer......................... 91
Tachometer.......................... 91
Gearshift............................. 149
General Information...................14,21
Glass Cleaning......................... 232
Hazard Warning Flasher.................. 186
Head Restraints......................... 61
Headlights............................ 237
Aiming............................. 243
Automatic........................... 67
Bulb Replacement..................... 237
Cleaning............................ 232
High Beam.........................68,91
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch....... 68
Passing............................. 68
Switch.............................. 66
Time Delay........................67,68
Heated Seats........................... 61
Heater............................126,133
Heater, Engine Block.................... 146
Homelink Transmitter.................... 74
Hood Latch Maintenance................. 216
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