2006 CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN wheel

Use only manufacturer’s recommended brake fluid, refer
to Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts for correct fluid
type.
WARNING!
Use of a brake fluid that has a lower initial boiling
point than MOPAR DOT 3 Brake Fluid or that is
unidentified as to DOT FMVSS specification may
result in sudden brake failure during hard or pro-
longed braking. You could have an accident.
WARNING!
Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in
spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the
brake fluid catching fire.
Use only brake fluid that has been in a tightly closed
container to avoid contamination from foreign matter.Do not allow petroleum base fluid to contaminate the
brake fluid as seal damage will result!
Fuel System Hoses
Electronic Fuel Injection high pressure fuel systems are
designed with hoses and clamps which have unique
material characteristics to provide adequate sealing and
resist attack by deteriorated gasoline.
You are urged to use only manufacturer specified hoses
and clamps, or their equivalent in material and specifi-
cation, in any fuel system servicing. It is mandatory to
replace all clamps that have been loosened or removed
during service. Care should be taken in installing new
clamps to insure they are properly torqued.
Automatic Transmission
Your front wheel drive vehicle has a transmission and
differential assembly contained within a single housing.
This is referred to as a “Transaxle.”
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•Avoid using abrasive compounds and power buffing
that may diminish the gloss or thin out the paint
finish.
CAUTION!
Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials
such as steel wool or scouring powder, which will
scratch metal and painted surfaces.
Special Care
•
If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive
near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once
a month.
•It is important that the drain holes in the lower edges
of the doors, rocker panels and rear deck lid be kept
clear and open.
•If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint,
touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is
considered the responsibility of the owner.
•Use Mopar touch up paint or equivalent 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.
242 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

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 or equivalent to clean fabric
upholstery and carpeting.
Use Mopar Vinyl Cleaner or equivalent to clean vinyl or
leather upholstery.
Mopar Vinyl Cleaner or equivalent is specifically recom-
mended for vinyl trim.
Use mild (Ivory Flake) solution or equivalent 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.You should not increase the gloss level, especially on top
of the instrument panel top surface. Higher gloss levels
will increase the reflectivity in the windshield that could
decrease visibility under bright light driving conditions.
WARNING!
Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes.
Many are potentially flammable, and if used in
closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.
Leather Seat Care and Cleaning
CAUTION!
Never use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, solvents,
detergents, or ammonia based cleaners to clean the
leather. The leather has already been pretreated. The
application of any leather conditioner may damage
the factory applied top coat.
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Chassis
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transaxle MoparATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Brake Master Cylinder MoparDOT 3, SAE J1703 should be used. If DOT 3, SAE J1703 brake fluid
is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Use only recommended brake flu-
ids.
Power Steering Reservoir MoparPower Steering Fluid + 4, MoparATF+4 Automatic Transmission
Fluid.
Steering Gear & Linkage, Ball
Joints, Prop Shafts & Yokes, Wheel
BearingsMoparMulti-Purpose Lubricant NLGI Grade 2 or equivalent.
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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

Rear Folding......................... 60
Reclining............................ 57
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............... 21
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze).........232,256
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................. 9,11
Service Assistance...................... 278
Service Contract........................ 280
Service Engine Soon Light
(Malfunction Indicator)................... 89
Service Manuals........................ 281
Setting the Clock........................ 97
Shoulder Belt Upper Anchorage............. 29
Side Airbag............................ 37
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters)......133,138
Signals, Turn........................... 89
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............. 208
Snow Tires............................ 175
Spare Tire.........................170,171
Spark Plugs........................... 222
Speed Control (Cruise Control)...........70,88
Speedometer........................... 89
Starting.............................. 146
Cold Weather........................ 147Engine Fails to Start................... 148
Starting and Operating................... 146
Steering
Power...........................157,227
Tilt Column.......................... 68
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls............................ 125
Storage.............................. 248
Storage, Vehicle........................ 248
Storing Your Vehicle..................... 248
Stuck, Freeing......................... 209
Sun Roof.............................. 78
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag....... 32
Synthetic Engine Oil..................... 221
System, Navigation..................... 118
Tachometer............................ 89
Tape Player........................... 126
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)....... 129
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......91,199
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)............... 21
Theft System (Security Alarm).............. 21
Tilt Steering Column..................... 68
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Overdrive........................... 152
Selection of Lubricant.................. 239
Transmission
Range Indicator....................... 91
Transmission....................See Transaxle
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry)................... 21
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener
(HomeLink) ........................... 73
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)...... 18
Transporting Pets........................ 45
Tread Wear Indicators................... 172
Trip Computer.......................... 94
Trip Odometer.......................... 91
Trip Odometer Reset Button................ 91
Trunk Release, Emergency................. 23
Trunk Release Remote Control.............. 22
Turn Signals.........................66,89
Underhood Fuses....................... 245
Uniform Tire Quality Grades.............. 283
Universal Transmitter.................... 73
Unleaded Gasoline...................... 178Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses................ 235
Vanity Mirrors.......................... 56
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).......... 6
Vehicle Loading.....................164,185
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations............ 6
Vehicle Storage......................... 248
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)......... 21
Vinyl Trim............................ 243
Viscosity, Engine Oil..................... 255
Voltmeter.............................. 89
Warning, Door Ajar...................... 15
Warning Flasher, Hazard................. 198
Warnings and Cautions.................... 6
Warranty Information.................... 280
Washer, Adding Fluid................... 230
Washers, Windshield..................67,230
Washing Vehicle........................ 241
Waxing and Polishing................... 241
Wheel Alignment and Balance............. 174
Wind Buffeting.......................25,79
Window Airbag (Side Curtain)............32,37
Window Fogging....................... 132
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