2006 CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN Owners Manual

Cruise Light........................... 88
Customer Assistance.................... 278
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights.......... 63
Daytime Running Lights.................. 66
Dealer Service......................... 217
Defroster, Rear Window.................. 138
Defroster, Windshield...............47,132,138
Diagnostic System, Onboard............... 215
Dimmer Control........................ 63
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 66
Dipsticks
Automatic Transaxle................... 239
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............. 234
Engine Oil.......................... 221
Door Ajar Warning...................... 15
Door Locks............................ 13
Door Locks, Automatic................... 15
Door Opener, Garage..................... 73
Drive Belts............................ 222
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................. 208E-85 Fuel............................. 181
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet)..... 80
Electrical Power Outlets................... 80
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 70
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............. 209
Jacking............................. 200
Jump Starting........................ 205
Overheating......................... 198
Towing............................. 209
Emergency Trunk Release................. 23
Emission Control System Maintenance....216,260
Engine............................213,214
Air Cleaner Filter..................... 222
Block Heater......................... 148
Break-In Recommendations............... 46
Checking Oil Level.................... 218
Compartment.....................213,214
Coolant (Antifreeze)................232,256
Cooling............................ 231
Exhaust Gas Caution.................. 180
Fails to Start......................... 148
Fuel Requirements.................178,255
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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
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Fuel................................. 178
Adding............................. 183
Additives........................... 179
Clean Air........................... 178
Filler Cap (Gas Cap)................... 183
Filter.............................. 223
Gasoline............................ 178
Gauge.............................. 88
Hoses.............................. 238
Light............................... 93
Octane Rating........................ 256
Requirements.....................178,255
Tank Capacity........................ 255
Fuel, Flexible............See Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Fueling.............................. 183
Fuses................................ 245
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) .......... 73
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)................. 183
Gasoline, Clean Air..................... 178
Gasoline (Fuel)........................ 178
Gasoline, Reformulated.................. 178
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends............... 179Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................90,91
Fuel................................ 88
Speedometer......................... 89
Tachometer.......................... 89
Gearshift............................. 151
General Information...................13,20
Glass Cleaning......................... 244
Gross Axle Weight Rating................. 186
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating............... 185
Hazard Warning Flasher.................. 198
Head Restraints......................... 60
Headlights............................ 249
Aiming............................. 254
Automatic........................... 65
Bulb Replacement..................... 249
Cleaning............................ 244
High Beam.........................66,89
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch....... 66
Passing............................. 66
Switch.............................. 65
Time Delay........................65,66
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Heated Seats........................... 59
Heater............................129,135
Heater, Engine Block.................... 148
Hitches
Trailer Towing....................... 187
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener)
Transmitter............................ 73
Hood Latch Maintenance................. 228
Hood Prop............................ 62
Hood Release.......................... 61
Hoses............................235,238
Ignition
Key ................................. 9
Lock................................ 9
Illuminated Entry....................... 13
Immobilizer (Sentry Key).................. 11
Infant Restraint......................... 39
Inside Rearview Mirror................... 54
Instrument Cluster.....................86,87
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 85
Instrument Panel Cover.................. 244
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............ 245Interior Appearance Care................. 243
Interior Fuses.......................... 246
Interior Lighting........................ 62
Interior Lights........................62,63
Introduction............................ 4
Jack Location.......................... 200
Jack Operation......................... 200
Jump Starting......................... 205
Key, Programming....................... 12
Key, Replacement....................... 12
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer).................. 11
Key-In Reminder........................ 10
Keyless Entry System..................... 18
Keys.................................. 9
Knee Bolster........................... 32
Lap/Shoulder Belts...................... 26
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren)..... 42
Latch Plate............................ 27
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Latches
Hood............................61,228
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 178
Leaks, Fluid............................ 47
Life of Tires........................... 173
Lights..............................47,62
Airbag........................36,38,47,89
Anti-Lock............................ 91
Automatic Headlights................... 65
Brake Warning.....................92,153
Bulb Replacement..................248,249
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator)....... 89
Daytime Running...................... 66
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.............64,66
Engine Temperature Warning............. 91
Exterior Check........................ 47
Fog ...........................66,90,252
Front Replacement.................... 252
Headlight Switch...................... 65
Headlights........................... 65
High Beam........................... 66
High Beam Indicator................... 89
Illuminated Entry...................... 13Instrument Cluster..................... 65
Interior.............................. 62
License............................. 254
Lights On Reminder.................... 66
Low Fuel............................ 93
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)....... 89
Map Reading......................... 64
Oil Pressure.......................... 92
Park............................... 251
Rear Servicing....................253,254
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 93
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............. 22
Service..........................248,249
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . 89
Side Marker......................... 251
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)............. 93
Traction Control...................... 158
Turn Signal...................64,66,89,251
Voltage.............................. 89
Load Limits........................... 185
Loading Vehicle
Capacities........................... 185
Tires ............................163,185
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Locks
Central.............................. 15
Child Protection....................... 17
Cylinder............................ 228
Cylinder Maintenance.................. 228
Door............................... 13
Ignition.............................. 9
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH).............................. 42
Lubricants............................ 228
Lubrication, Body....................... 228
Luggage/Cargo Capacity................. 185
Lumbar Support........................ 58
Maintenance Free Battery................. 224
Maintenance Procedures.................. 218
Maintenance Schedule................... 260
Light Duty Schedule “B”................ 263
Schedule “A”........................ 272
Schedule “B”........................ 263
Malfunction Indicator Light
(Check Engine)......................89,216
Manual, Service........................ 281Mirrors............................... 54
Automatic Dimming.................... 54
Electric Remote....................... 55
Outside...........................55,56
Rearview............................ 54
Vanity.............................. 56
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............ 6
Mopar Parts........................217,280
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 64
Navigation System...................... 118
New Vehicle Break-In Period............... 46
Occupant Restraints...................... 25
Odometer............................. 91
Tampering........................... 91
Trip ................................ 91
Oil, Engine......................218,255,256
Capacity............................ 255
Change Interval...................... 219
Checking........................... 218
Disposal............................ 221
Filter...........................221,256
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Filter Disposal....................... 221
Identification Logo.................... 220
Materials Added to.................... 221
Pressure Gauge....................... 92
Quality............................. 220
Recommendation..................220,255
Synthetic........................... 221
Viscosity.........................221,255
Onboard Diagnostic System............215,216
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) .......... 73
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual).......... 4
Overdrive............................ 152
Overheating, Engine..................... 198
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual).......4,281
Paint Care............................ 241
Paint Damage......................... 241
Panic Alarm........................... 19
Parking Brake......................... 153
Parking On Hill........................ 154
Passing Light........................... 66
Pets.................................. 45
Placard, Tire and Loading Information....... 163Power
Brakes............................. 155
Door Locks.......................... 14
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet)......... 80
Seats............................... 58
Steering............................ 157
Steering, Checking.................... 227
Sunroof............................. 78
Windows............................ 24
Power Steering Fluid.................... 257
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts............. 31
Preparation for Jacking................... 200
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................ 30
Programmable Electronic Features.........73,77
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry)...............19,73,77
Radial Ply Tires........................ 170
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap)........ 233
Radio Broadcast Signals................... 98
Radio Operation...............108,113,126,128
Radio Remote Controls.................. 125
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Radio, Satellite......................... 122
Radio (Sound Systems)..............99,108,113
Rear Seat, Folding....................... 60
Rear Window Defroster.................. 138
Rearview Mirrors........................ 54
Reformulated Gasoline................... 178
Refrigerant............................ 227
Reminder, Lights On..................... 66
Reminder, Seat Belt...................... 30
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)............... 18
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls...... 125
Remote Trunk Release.................... 22
Replacement Tires...................... 173
Reporting Safety Defects................. 281
Restraint, Head......................... 60
Restraints, Occupant..................... 25
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck.............. 209
Rotation, Tires......................... 175
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle............... 47
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle.............. 47
Safety Defects, Reporting................. 281
Safety Information, Tire.................. 158Safety Tips............................. 46
Satellite Radio......................... 122
Satellite Radio Antenna.................. 124
Schedule, Maintenance................... 260
Seat Belt Maintenance................... 245
Seat Belt Reminder...................... 30
Seat Belts.............................. 26
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage...... 29
And Pregnant Women.................. 31
Child Restraint....................38,39,44
Extender............................ 31
Front Seat............................ 27
Inspection........................... 47
Operating Instructions.................. 27
Pretensioners......................... 30
Reminder............................ 93
Seats................................. 57
Adjustment.......................... 57
Cleaning............................ 243
Head Restraints....................... 60
Heated.............................. 59
Lumbar Support....................... 58
Power.............................. 58
296 INDEX