2006 CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN jump start

WARNING!
Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid into the
throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to start
the vehicle. This could result in flash fire causing
serious personal injury.
CAUTION!
Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it
started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans-
axle cannot be started this way. Unburned fuel could
enter the catalytic converter and once the engine has
started, ignite and damage the converter and vehicle.
If the vehicle has a discharged battery, booster cables
may be used to obtain a start from another vehicle.
This type of start can be dangerous if done improp-
erly, so follow the procedure carefully. See section 6
of this manual for jump starting instructions.
Extreme Cold Weather (below -20°F or -29°C)
To insure reliable starting at these temperatures, use of an
externally powered electric engine block heater and
battery blanket heater package (available from your
dealer) is recommended.
Ignition Key Positions
STARTING AND OPERATING 147
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS

Hazard Warning Flasher.................198

If Your Engine Overheats................198

Jacking And Tire Changing...............200
▫Preparations For Jacking................200

Jump-Starting Procedures If Battery Is Low...205

Driving On Slippery Surfaces.............208
▫Acceleration.........................208▫Traction............................208

Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.................209

Towing A Disabled Vehicle...............209

Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
(Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The
Ground)
.............................210
▫Automatic Transaxle...................210
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JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES IF BATTERY IS
LOW
WARNING!
•Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get
it started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic
transaxle cannot be started this way. Unburned
fuel could enter the catalytic converter and once
the engine has started, ignite and damage the
converter and vehicle. If the vehicle has a dis-
charged battery, booster cables may be used to
obtain a start from another vehicle. This type of
start can be dangerous if done improperly, so
follow this procedure carefully.
•Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan when-
ever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the
ignition switch is on. You can be hurt by the fan.
NOTE:The battery is stored in a compartment behind
the left front fender and is accessible without removing
the tire and wheel. Remote battery terminals are located
in the engine compartment for jump starting.
1. Wear eye protection and remove any metal jewelry
such as watch bands or bracelets that might make an
inadvertent electrical contact.
2. When boosting from a battery in another vehicle, park
that vehicle within booster cable reach but without
letting the vehicles touch. Set parking brake, place auto-
matic transaxle in PARK and turn ignition to OFF for
both vehicles.
3. Turn off the heater, radio and all unnecessary electrical
loads.
4. Connect one end of a jumper cable to the positive
terminal of the booster battery. Connect the other end to
the positive jump start attachment of the discharged
battery.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 205
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WARNING!
Do not permit vehicles to touch each other as this
could establish a ground connection and person
injury could result.
5. Connect the other cable, first to the negative terminal
of the booster battery and then to the jump start attach-
ment of the vehicle with the discharged battery. Make
sure you have a good contact on the engine.
WARNING!
Do not connect the cable to the negative post of the
discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark
could cause the battery to explode.
During cold weather when temperatures are below
freezing point, electrolyte in a discharged battery
may freeze. Do not attempt jump starting because
the battery could rupture or explode. The battery
temperature must be brought up above freezing
point before attempting to jump start.
6. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster
battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, then start the
engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.Jump Starting
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the tire and wheel. Remote battery terminals are located
in the engine compartment for jump starting.
To access the battery, turn the steering wheel fully to the
right and remove the inner fender shield.WARNING!
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories con-
tain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after
handling. Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution
and can burn or even blind you. Don’t allow battery
fluid to contact your eyes, skin or clothing. Don’t
lean over a battery when attaching clamps. If acid
splashes in eyes or on skin, flush the area immedi-
ately with large amounts of water. Battery gas is
flammable and explosive. Keep flame or sparks
away from the battery. Don’t use a booster battery or
any other booster source with an output greater than
12 volts. Don’t allow cable clamps to touch each
other.
Battery Location
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 225
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Selection Of Lubricant...............239,257
Shifting............................ 151
Special Additives..................... 240
Autostick............................. 176
Auxiliary Power Outlet................... 80
Ball Joints............................ 228
Battery............................... 224
Emergency Starting.................... 205
Gas Caution......................207,225
Heater............................. 148
Jump Starting........................ 205
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)..... 21
Location.........................205,224
Belts, Drive........................... 222
Belts, Engine.......................... 224
Body Mechanism Lubrication.............. 228
B-Pillar Location....................... 163
Brake, Parking......................... 153
Brake System.......................155,236
Anti-Lock (ABS)...................... 155
Fluid Check......................... 237
Hoses.............................. 236Master Cylinder...................... 237
Warning Light........................ 92
Brake/Transmission Interlock...........149,151
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle...... 46
Bulb Replacement...................249,251
Bulbs, Light........................... 248
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...... 255
Capacities, Fluid....................... 255
Caps, Filler
Fuel............................... 183
Oil (Engine)......................... 221
Radiator (Coolant Pressure).............. 233
Car Washes........................... 241
Carbon Monoxide Warning............... 180
Carpeting............................. 243
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance....... 127
Cassette Tape Player................99,108,110
Catalytic Converter..................... 223
CD (Compact Disc) Changer......106,111,116,119
CD (Compact Disc) Player.......104,113,115,126
Center High Mounted Stop Light........... 253
Central Locking......................... 15
INDEX 287
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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
INDEX 289
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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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