2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE jacking

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
mHazard Warning Flasher..................336
mIf Your Engine Overheats.................336
NEngine Oil Overheating Ð 2.4L Engine Only
(If Equipped)........................337
mJacking And Tire Changing................338
NPreparations For Jacking................338
NJack Location........................339
NSpare Tire Stowage....................339
NJacking Instructions....................340mJump-Starting Procedures.................344
mFreeing A Stuck Vehicle..................348
mTowing A Disabled Vehicle................349
NWithout The Ignition Key...............349
NTowing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
(Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The
Ground)............................349
NTowing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
With A Tow Dolly.....................350
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JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
WARNING!
²Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off
the road to avoid the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.
²Getting under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous.
The vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you.
You could be crushed. Never get any part of your
body under a vehicle that is on a jack. Never start
or run the engine while the vehicle is on a jack. If
you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a
service center where it can be raised on a lift.
²The jack is designed to use as a tool for changing
tires only. The jack should not be used to lift the
vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should be
jacked on a firm level surface only. Avoid ice or
slippery areas.
Preparations For Jacking
1. Park the vehicle on a firm level surface as far from the
edge of the roadway as possible. Avoid icy or slippery
areas.
2.Set the parking brakeand place the gear selector in
PARK (automatic transaxle) or REVERSE (manual trans-
axle).
3. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
4. Turn on the Hazard Warning Flasher.
5. Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the
vehicle is being jacked.
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6. Block both the front and rear
of the wheel diagonally opposite
the jacking position. For ex-
ample, if changing the right
front tire, block the left rear
wheel.
Jack Location
The jack and jack-handle are stowed under the load floor
in the trunk.
Spare Tire Stowage
The compact spare tire is stowed under the rear load floor
in the trunk.
Spare Tire Removal
Lift up the load floor cover and remove the hold down.
Spare Tire and Jack Stowage
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Jacking Instructions
1. Remove the scissors jack and lug wrench from the
spare wheel as an assembly. Turn the jack screw to the left
to loosen the lug wrench, and remove the wrench from
the jack assembly.
NOTE:The Jack Handle attaches to the side of the jack
with two attachment points. When the jack is partially
expanded, the tension between the two attachment
points holds the jack handle in place.
2. Loosen, but do not remove, the wheel nuts by turning
them to the left one turn while the wheel is still on the
ground.
Removing Jack Handle From Jack
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Jacking Locations
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CAUTION!
Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on
locations other than those indicated in step 3.
3. There is one front jacking location and one rear jacking
location on each side of the vehicle. The front locations
are outlined by two triangular cutouts, the rear ones by
two rectangular cutouts. For vehicles equipped with
plastic trim, the plastic has been cut away to expose the
jacking locations in the body.
Do not raise the vehicle until you are sure the jack is
securely engaged.
4. Turn the jack screw to the left until the jack can be
placed under the jacking location. Once the jack is
positioned, turn the jack screw to the right until the jackhead is properly engaged with the lift area closest to the
wheel to be changed. Do not raise the vehicle until you
are sure the jack is securely engaged.
WARNING!
Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make
the vehicle less stable. It could slip off the jack and
hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough
to remove the tire.
5. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the right,
using the swivel wrench. Raise the vehicle only until the
tire just clears the surface and enough clearance is
obtained to install the spare tire. Minimum tire lift
provides maximum stability.
6. Remove the wheel nuts, and pull the wheel and wheel
covers (if equipped) off the hub. Install the spare wheel
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Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 98
Electrical Power Outlets................... 161
Electronic Brake Control System
Brake Assist System.................... 275
Electronic Stability Program............... 276
Traction Control System................. 274
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 151
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 276
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 187
Emergency Deck Lid Release................ 38
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............... 348
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 336
Jacking............................. 338
Jump Starting......................... 344
Overheating.......................... 336
Towing............................. 349
Emergency Trunk Release................... 38
Emission Control System Maintenance......358,414Engine........................72,354,355,356
Air Cleaner.......................... 365
Block Heater......................... 255
Break-In Recommendations................ 72
Checking Oil Level..................... 361
Compartment......................... 354
Coolant (Antifreeze).................376,410
Cooling............................. 375
Exhaust Gas Caution..................74,311
Fails to Start.......................... 253
Flooded, Starting...................... 253
Fuel Requirements..................... 307
Jump Starting......................... 344
Oil ...........................361,409,410
Oil Change Interval............179,189,362,414
Oil Filler Cap.................354,355,356,363
Oil Filter............................ 365
Oil Filter Disposal...................... 364
Oil Selection.......................363,409
INDEX 437
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Jacking Instructions...................... 340
Jump Starting.......................... 344
Key, Programming........................ 17
Key, Replacement........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer)................... 15
Key-In Reminder......................... 14
Keyless Entry System...................... 21
Keys................................. 12
Knee Bolster..........................48,52
Lane Change and Turn Signals...........142,183
Lap/Shoulder Belts....................... 40
LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren).....66,68
Latch Plate............................. 41
Latches................................ 76
Hood............................... 137
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 307Leaks, Fluid............................ 76
Life of Tires............................ 295
Light Bulbs..........................76,400
Light Replacement....................... 401
Lights...........................76,138,401
Airbag......................52,53,59,75,177
Anti-Lock........................... 269
Automatic Headlights................... 139
Back-Up............................. 404
Battery Saver......................... 144
Brake Assist Warning................... 278
Brake Warning........................ 182
Bulb Replacement...................... 401
Center Mounted Stop................... 408
Courtesy/Reading..................... 144
Daytime Running...................... 140
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.............138,142
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Indicator.........................276,278
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