2006 CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN flat tire

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle is equipped with Traction Control, turn
the system off before attempting to “rock” the vehicle.
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it
can often be moved by a rocking motion. Turn your
steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. Then shift back and forth between Reverse
and First gear. Usually the least accelerator pedal pres-
sure to maintain the rocking motion without spinning the
wheels is most effective.
CAUTION!
Racing the engine or spinning the wheels too fast
may lead to transaxle overheating and failure. It can
also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels above
35 mph (55 km/h).
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
Flat bed towing is the preferred towing method. If a flat
bed towing vehicle is not available, a wheel lift towing
vehicle may be used.
Rear towing is not recommended with the front wheels
on the ground, as transaxle damage can result. If rear
towing is the only alternative, a front end dolly must be
used.
CAUTION!
Do not use sling type towing equipment. Damage to
the fascia and air dam may result.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 209
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Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing 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
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel than the minimum required by law.WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
284 IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

Chains, Tire........................... 175
Changing A Flat Tire.................... 200
Charging System Light................... 89
Chart, Tire Sizing....................... 160
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light).............. 216
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety............ 46
Child Restraint...................38,41,42,44
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............. 42
Child Safety Locks....................... 17
Cigar Lighter........................... 97
Circuit Breakers.....................245,246
Clean Air Gasoline...................... 178
Cleaning
Glass.............................. 244
Headlights.......................... 244
Instrument Panel..................... 244
WoodTrim .......................... 244
Climate Control........................ 129
Clock................................. 97
Coin Holder........................... 52
Compact Disc (CD) Changer............... 119
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance........... 127Compact Disc (CD) Player..............99,104
Compact Spare Tire..................... 170
Compass.............................. 94
Compass Calibration..................... 95
Console............................... 52
Console, Floor.......................... 52
Contract, Service....................... 280
Coolant Pressure Cap.................... 233
Cooling System........................ 231
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)............. 233
Coolant Capacity..................... 255
Coolant Level.....................232,234
Disposal of Used Coolant............... 234
Drain, Flush, and Refill................. 232
Inspection........................... 232
Points to Remember................... 235
Pressure Cap........................ 233
Radiator Cap........................ 233
Rubber and Plastic Components.......... 235
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)....232,255,256
Corrosion Protection.................... 241
Crankcase Emission Control System......... 224
Cruise Control (Speed Control)............. 70
288 INDEX

Oil ..........................218,255,256
Oil Change Interval................... 219
Oil Selection......................220,255
Oil Synthetic......................... 221
Overheating......................... 198
Timing Belt.......................... 224
Engine Oil Viscosity..................... 255
Entry System, Illuminated................. 13
Exhaust Gas Caution...............46,180,231
Exhaust System........................ 231
Exterior Light Service.................... 249
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 222
Automatic Transaxle................... 240
Engine Fuel......................... 223
Engine Oil.......................221,256
Engine Oil Disposal................... 221
Flashers
Hazard Warning...................... 198
Turn Signal.......................... 89
Flash-To-Pass........................... 66
Flat Tire Changing...................... 200Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Cruising Range....................... 182
Engine Oil.......................... 182
Fuel Requirements.................181,182
Maintenance......................... 183
Replacement Parts.................... 183
Starting............................ 182
Floor Console.......................... 52
Fluid, Brake........................... 257
Fluid Capacities........................ 255
Fluid Leaks............................ 47
Fluid Level Checks...................... 239
Automatic Transaxle................... 239
Capacities........................... 255
Cooling System....................... 232
Engine Oil.......................... 218
Power Steering....................... 227
Fluids............................... 256
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts........ 256
Fog Light Service....................... 252
Fog Lights........................66,90,252
Folding Rear Seat....................... 60
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.................. 209
290 INDEX

Tire and Loading Information Placard....... 163
Tire Identification Number (TIN)........... 162
Tire Markings......................... 158
Tire Safety Information................... 158
Tires ...........................47,167,283
Aging (Life of Tires)................... 173
Air Pressure......................... 167
Alignment.......................... 174
Chains............................. 175
Changing........................... 200
Compact Spare....................... 170
Flat Changing........................ 200
General Information................... 167
High Speed......................... 169
Inflation Pressures.................... 168
Jacking............................. 200
Life of Tires......................... 173
Load Capacity....................163,164
Quality Grading...................... 283
Radial............................. 170
Replacement......................... 173
Rotation............................ 175
Safety...........................158,167Sizes............................... 160
Snow Tires.......................... 175
Spinning............................ 172
Tread Wear Indicators.................. 172
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight............. 189
Towing.........................185,209,210
Disabled Vehicle...................... 209
Guide.............................. 188
Weight............................. 188
Traction Control....................69,88,157
Traction Control Switch................69,157
Trailer Towing......................... 185
Cooling System Tips................... 195
Hitches............................. 187
Minimum Requirements................ 190
Trailer and Tongue Weight.............. 189
Wiring............................. 193
Trailer Towing Guide.................... 188
Trailer Weight......................... 188
Transaxle............................. 238
Additives........................... 240
Automatic.....................149,151,238
Filter.............................. 240
298 INDEX