2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE service interval

Hoses and Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses
Inspect surfaces of hoses and nylon tubing for evidence
of heat and mechanical damage. Hard or soft spots,
brittle rubber, cracking, tears, cuts, abrasions, and exces-
sive swelling indicate deterioration of the rubber
Pay particular attention to the hoses nearest to high heat
sources such as the exhaust manifold. Inspect hose rout-
ing to be sure hoses do not touch any heat source or
moving component that may cause heat damage or
mechanical wear.
Insure nylon tubing in these areas has not melted or
collapsed
Inspect all hose connections such as clamps and cou-
plings to make sure they are secure and no leaks are
present.
Components should be replaced immediately if there is
any evidence of degradation that could cause failure.
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection high-pressure fuel systems are
designed with tubes and special connects, connections,
and clamps which have unique material characteristics to
provide adequate sealing and resist attack by deterio-
rated gasoline.
You are urged to use only the manufactures-specified
tubes, connections and clamps, or their equivalent in
material and specification, in any fuel system servicing.
Brake System
In order to assure brake system performance, all brake
system components should be inspected periodically.
Suggested service intervals can be found in the ªMainte-
nance Scheduleº in this manual.
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Perform Maintenance Every(Where time and mileage
are listed, follow the interval that occurs first.)
Maintenance Items Miles Kilometers or Months
Replace the timing belt on 2.4L and 3.5L engines.102,000 170 000 102
Change the automatic transaxle fluid & filter. 120,000 200 000 120
Replace the accessory drive belt on 2.7L engines. 120,000 200 000 120
*PartialZeroEmissionsVehicle
WARNING!
You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only that service work for which
you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If
you have any doubt about your ability to perform a
service job, take your vehicle to a competent
mechanic.
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INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS / ALTERATIONS THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEYS
Ignition Key RemovalKey-In-Ignition ReminderSENTRY KEY Replacement KeysSentry Key ProgrammingGeneral InformationSECURITY ALARM SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED Rearming of the SystemTo Arm the SystemTo Disarm the SystemILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM
- IF EQUIPPED REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY To unlock the doorsTo lock the doorsConvertible Top OperationTo Unlatch the TrunkExpress Down Window FeatureUsing The Panic AlarmProgramming Additional TransmittersBattery ReplacementGeneral InformationREMOTE
STARTING SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED How To Use Remote StartDOOR LOCKS Manual Door LocksPower Door LocksWINDOWS Power WindowsWind BuffetingTRUNK LOCK AND RELEASE TRUNK SAFETY WARNING Trunk Emergency Release OCCUPANT
RESTRAINTS Lap/Shoulder BeltsLap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ProcedureSeat Belt PretensionersEnhanced Seat Belt Reminder System (BeltAlert) Automatic Locking ModeSeat Belts And Pregnant WomenSeat Belt ExtenderDriver and Front Passenger Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS) - AirbagEvent Data Recorder (EDR)Child RestraintENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS SAFETY TIPS Transporting PassengersLock Your VehicleExhaust GasSafety Checks You Should Make Inside The VehiclePeriodic Safety Checks You
Should Make Outside The VehicleUNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONVERTIBLE TOP OPERATION Power Convertible Top Usage PrecautionsCargoProtectorPower Convertible Top ControlsLowering the Power Convertible TopRaising the Power
Convertible TopWind StopPower Convertible Top Operation and Warning MessagesMIRRORS Automatic Dimming MirrorOutside MirrorsPower Remote Control MirrorsHeated Remote Control Mirrors - If EquippedVanity Mirror - If EquippedHANDS-FREE COMMUNICATION
(UConnect) - IF EQUIPPED OperationPhone Call FeaturesUConnect System FeaturesAdvanced Phone ConnectivityThings You Should Know About Your UConnect SystemGeneral InformationVOICE RECOGNITION SYSTEM (VR) - IF EQUIPPED Voice Recognition System
(VR) OperationCommandsVoice TrainingSEATS Manual Front Seat AdjustmentsEasy Entry SystemPower Seats - If EquippedHead RestraintsHeated Seats -If EquippedTO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD LIGHTS Exterior and Interior Lighting ControlHeadlights and Parking
LightsAutomatic Headlights - If EquippedHeadlights with Wipers (Available with Auto Headlights Only)Headlight Time Delay - If EquippedDaytime Running Lights (DRL) - If EquippedLights-On ReminderFog Lights - If EquippedTurn SignalsHighbeam/Lowbeam Select Switch
Flash to PassInterior LightsWINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS Intermittent Wiper SystemMist FeatureHeadlights with Wipers (Available with Auto Headlights Only)Windshield WashersAdding Washer FluidTILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN ELECTRONIC
SPEED CONTROL - IF EQUIPPED Electronic Speed Control OperationTo ActivateTo Set At A Desired SpeedTo DeactivateTo Resume SpeedTo Vary The Speed SettingTo Accelerate For PassingGARAGE DOOR OPENER - IF EQUIPPED Programming HomeLinkGate
Operator/Canadian ProgrammingUsing HomeLinkReprogramming A Single HomeLink ButtonSecurityTroubleshooting TipsGeneral InformationELECTRICAL POWER OUTLETS Electrical Outlet Use With Engine OffCIGAR LIGHTER AND ASH RECEIVER - IF EQUIPPED Cup Holder Ash Receiver - If EquippedCUP HOLDERS Front Seat Cup HolderHeated or Cooled Cup Holder - If EquippedRear Seat Cup HoldersCONSOLE FEATURES StorageSliding Armrest - If EquippedUNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT
PANEL FEATURES BASE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PREMIUM INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)- IF EQUIPPED Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) DisplaysOil
Change RequiredTrip FunctionsCompass DisplayPersonal Settings (Customer Programmable Features)SETTING THE ANALOG CLOCK RADIO GENERAL INFORMATION Radio Broadcast SignalsTwo Types of SignalsElectrical DisturbancesAM ReceptionFM Reception
SALES CODE REQ - AM/FM STEREO RADIO AND 6-DISC CD/DVD CHANGER
(MP3/WMA AUX JACK) Operating Instructions - Radio ModeOperation Instructions - (DISC MODE for CD and MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-VIDEO)Notes On PlayingMP3/WMA FilesLIST Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)INFO Button (DISC Mode for MP3/WMA Play)
SALES CODE REN - MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED Operating Instructions - Satellite Radio (If Equipped)Operating Instructions - Voice Recognition System (VR) (If Equipped)Operating Instructions - Hands-Free Communication (UConnect) (If Equipped)Clock Setting
ProcedureSALES CODE RER - MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED Operating Instructions - Satellite RadioOperating Instructions - Hands-Free Communication (UConnect) (If Equipped)Clock Setting ProcedureUNIVERSAL CONSUMER INTERFACE (UCI) - IF
EQUIPPED Connecting the iPod DeviceControlling the iPod using Radio ButtonsPlay ModeList or Browse ModeSATELLITE RADIO (RSC) - IF EQUIPPED (RER/REQ/REN RADIOS ONLY) System ActivationElectronic Serial Number/Sirius Identification Number (ENS/SID)
Selecting Satellite ModeSatellite AntennaReception QualityOperating Instructions - Satellite ModeOperating Instructions - Hands Free Phone (If Equipped)Operating Instructions - Video Entertainment System (VES) (If Equipped)REMOTE SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS
- IF EQUIPPED Right-Hand Switch FunctionsLeft-Hand Switch Functions for Radio OperationLeft-Hand Switch Functions for Media (i.e. CD) OperationRADIO OPERATION AND CELLULAR PHONES CD/DVD DISC MAINTENANCE CLIMATE CONTROLS Manual Air
Conditioning and Heating System Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) - If Equipped Operating TipsREAR WINDOW FEATURES Electric Rear Window Defroster - If EquippedSTARTING AND OPERATING STARTING PROCEDURES Automatic TransaxleNormal Starting
Extremely Cold Weather (below -20 degrees F or -29 degrees C)If Engine Fails to StartAfter StartingENGINE BLOCK HEATER - IF EQUIPPED AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE Brake/Transaxle Interlock SystemAutomatic Transaxle Ignition Interlock System4 Speed or 6 Speed
(AutoStick) Automatic TransaxleAUTOSTICK - IF EQUIPPED AutoStick OperationAutoStick General InformationPARKING BRAKE BRAKE SYSTEM Anti-Lock Brake System - If EquippedPOWER STEERING DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES AccelerationTraction
DRIVING THROUGH WATER Flowing/Rising WaterShallow Standing WaterTRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS) - IF EQUIPPED BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM (BAS) - IF EQUIPPED ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (ESP) - IF EQUIPPED ESP Operating Modes
ESP/BAS Malfunction Indicator Light and ESP/TCS Indicator LightSynchronizing ESPTIRE SAFETY INFORMATION Tire Markings Tire Identification Number (TIN)Tire Loading and Tire PressureTIRES - GENERAL INFORMATION Tire PressureTire Inflation Pressures
Radial-Ply TiresCompact Spare Tire - If EquippedLimited Use Spare - If EquippedTire SpinningTread Wear IndicatorsLife of TireReplacement TiresAlignment And BalanceTIRE CHAINS SNOW TIRES TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR
SYSTEM (TPMS) - IF EQUIPPED Base System - If EquippedPremium System - If EquippedGeneral InformationFUEL REQUIREMENTS 2.4L and 2.7L Engines3.5L EngineReformulated GasolineGasoline/Oxygenate BlendsMMT In GasolineMaterials Added to FuelFuel
System CautionsCarbon Monoxide WarningsFLEXIBLE FUEL- 2.7L ENGINES ONLY (EXCEPT CALIFORNIA EMISSION STATES) E-85 General InformationETHANOL FUEL (E-85)Fuel RequirementsSelection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles (E-85) and Gasoline
VehiclesStartingCruising RangeReplacement PartsMaintenanceADDING FUEL Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)Loose Fuel Filler Cap MessageVEHICLE LOADING Vehicle Certification LabelGross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)Overloading
LoadingTRAILER TOWING Common Towing DefinitionsTrailer Hitch ClassificationTrailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)Trailer and Tongue WeightTowing RequirementsTowing TipsRECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) TOWING
THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE (Flat towing with all four wheels on the ground)WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES HAZARD WARNING FLASHER IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS Engine Oil Overheating - 2.4L Engine Only (If Equipped)JACKING AND TIRE
CHANGING Preparations For JackingJack LocationSpare Tire StowageJacking InstructionsJUMP-STARTING PROCEDURES FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE TOWING ADISABLED VEHICLE WITHOUT THE IGNITION KEYTOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE (Flat towing with all four wheels on the ground)TOWING THIS VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH A TOW DOLLYMAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 2.4L ENGINE COMPARTMENT 2.7L ENGINE COMPARTMENT 3.5L ENGINE COMPARTMENT
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM - OBD II Loose Fuel Filler Cap MessageEMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS REPLACEMENT PARTS DEALER SERVICE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Engine OilEngine Oil FilterDrive BeltSpark Plugs
Engine Air Cleaner FilterCatalytic ConverterMaintenance-Free BatteryAir Conditioner MaintenanceA/C Air Filter - If EquippedPower Steering - Fluid CheckFront Suspension Ball JointsSteering LinkageBody LubricationWindshield Wiper BladesWindshield WashersExhaust
SystemCooling SystemHoses and Vacuum/Vapor HarnessesFuel SystemBrake SystemAutomatic TransaxleFront and Rear Wheel BearingsAppearance Care And Protection From CorrosionCleaning The Center Console Cup HoldersCONVERTIBLE TOP CARE Soft Top
Weather Strip Care - Soft and Hard TopFUSES (TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE) VEHICLE STORAGE REPLACEMENT BULBS BULB REPLACEMENT Low Beam Headlight, High Beam HeadlightFront Turn Signal/Park LightFront Fog LightTail/Stop Light, Rear
Turn Signal Light, Backup LightLicense Plate LightCenter High-Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL)FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS EngineMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Required Maintenance IntervalsIF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE Prepare For The AppointmentPrepare A ListBe Reasonable With RequestsIF YOU NEED
ASSISTANCE DaimlerChrysler Motors Corporation Customer CenterDaimlerChrysler Canada Inc. Customer CenterIn Mexico contactCustomer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)Service ContractWARRANTY INFORMATION (U.S. Vehicles Only)
MOPAR PARTS REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS In the 50 United States and Washington D.CIn CanadaPUBLICATION ORDER FORMS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES TreadwearTraction GradesTemperature GradesINDEX