2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN radiator cap

into the passenger compartment. In addition, inspect the
exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for an oil
change or lubrication. Replace as required.
WARNING!
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They contain carbon
monoxide (CO) which is colorless and odorless.
Breathing it can make you unconscious and can
eventually poison you. To avoid breathing CO, refer
to Exhaust Gas in the Safety Tips section of this
manual.
Cooling System
WARNING!
•When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis-
connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition
switch to the LOCK position. The fan is tempera-
ture controlled and can start at any time the
ignition switch is in the ON position.
•You or others can be badly burned by hot coolant
or steam from your radiator. If you see or hear
steam coming from under the hood, don’t open the
hood until the radiator has had time to cool. Never
try to open a cooling system pressure cap when the
radiator is hot.
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•Use only high purity water such as distilled or deion-
ized water when mixing the water/engine coolant
solution. The use of lower quality water will reduce
the amount of corrosion protection in the engine
cooling system.
Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main-
tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac-
cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where
the vehicle is operated.
NOTE:Mixing coolant types will decrease the life of the
engine coolant and will require more frequent coolant
changes.
Cooling System Pressure Cap
The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of
coolant, and to insure that coolant will return to the
radiator from the coolant recovery bottle.The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any
accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces.
WARNING!
•The warning words “DO NOT OPEN HOT” on
the cooling system pressure cap are a safety pre-
caution. Never add coolant when the engine is
overheated. Do not loosen or remove the cap to
cool an overheated engine. Heat causes pressure to
build up in the cooling system. To prevent scald-
ing or injury, do not remove the pressure cap while
the system is hot or under pressure.
•Do not use a pressure cap other than the one
specified for your vehicle. Personal injury or en-
gine damage may result.
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Disposal of Used Engine Coolant
Used ethylene glycol based engine coolant is a regulated
substance requiring proper disposal. Check with your
local authorities to determine the disposal rules for your
community. To prevent ingestion by animals or children,
do not store ethylene glycol based engine coolant in open
containers or allow it to remain in puddles on the
ground. If ingested by a child, contact a physician
immediately. Clean up any ground spills immediately.
Coolant Level
4 Cylinder Engines —the coolant bottle provides a quick
visual method for determining that the coolant level is
adequate. With the engine idling and warm to normal
operating temperature, the level of the coolant in the
bottle should be between the “ADD” and “FULL” lines,
shown on the bottle.6 Cylinder Engines —the level of the coolant in the
pressurized coolant bottle should be between the
“COLD” and “FULL” range on the bottle when the
engine is cold.
The radiator normally remains completely full, so there is
no need to remove the radiator cap unless checking for
coolant freeze point or replacing coolant. Advise your
service attendant of this. As long as the engine operating
temperature is satisfactory, the coolant bottle need only
be checked once a month. When additional coolant is
needed to maintain the proper level, it should be added
to the coolant bottle. Do not overfill.
Points To Remember
NOTE:When the vehicle is stopped after a few miles
(kilometers) of operation, you may observe vapor coming
from the front of the engine compartment. This is nor-
mally a result of moisture from rain, snow, or high
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Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 78
Bulb Replacement.....................417,418
Bulbs,Light ............................ 417
Calibration, Compass..................... 188
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)......... 20
Capacities, Fluid........................ 429
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 332
Oil (Engine)..................374,375,376,383
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 397
Car Washes............................ 407
Carbon Monoxide Warning................. 327
Cargo Area Features...................... 162
Cargo Compartment...................... 162
Cargo Load Floor........................ 162
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................... 162
Catalytic Converter...................... 385
Caution, Exhaust Gas...................... 78CD (Compact Disc) Player...............222,225
CD (Compact Disc) Player Maintenance........ 242
Cellular Phone.................. 89,225,227,242
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 428
Chains, Tire............................ 312
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 356
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 296
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)............... 378
Child Restraint.................... 67,69,73,76
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............. 71,73
Child Safety Locks........................ 33
Cigar Lighter........................... 156
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 324
Cleaning
Wheels............................. 408
Windshield Wiper Blades................. 392
Climate Control......................... 243
Clock .....................193,196,208,224,227
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CoinHolder ........................... 157
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 242
Compact Spare Tire...................... 307
Compass.............................. 187
Compass Calibration..................... 188
Compass Variance....................... 189
Computer, Trip/Travel.................. 20,186
Connector
UCI ................................ 229
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)......... 229
Console............................129,157
Console, Floor.......................129,157
Contract, Service........................ 445
Converter, Catalytic...................... 385
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap).......... 397
Cooling System......................... 394
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 396
Coolant Capacity...................... 429
Coolant Level......................395,398Disposal of Used Coolant................ 398
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 395
Inspection........................... 398
Points to Remember.................... 398
Pressure Cap......................... 397
Radiator Cap......................... 397
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)......395,429,430
Corrosion Protection..................... 406
Crankcase Ventilation Module............... 20
CruiseLight ........................... 176
CupHolder ......................129,160,411
Customer Assistance..................... 443
Customer Programmable Features............ 190
Data Recorder, Event...................... 65
Dealer Service.......................... 380
Deck Lid, Power Release................... 38
Defroster, Rear Window................... 258
Defroster, Windshield............. 80,245,246,252
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PaintCare ............................. 406
Panic Alarm............................ 25
Parking Brake.......................... 277
Parking On Hill......................... 278
Passing Light........................... 134
Personal Settings........................ 190
Pets.................................. 77
Phone, Cellular.................... 89,225,227
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect™)........ 89,225,227
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 299
Port
Universal Serial Bus (USB).............222,225
USB .............................222,225
Power
Accessory Delay........................ 13
Deck Lid Release....................... 38
Distribution Center (Fuses)............... 412
Door Locks........................... 31
Mirrors .............................. 87Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).......... 154
Seats............................... 124
Steering............................. 290
Steering, Checking..................... 391
Sunroof............................. 151
Windows............................. 34
Power Steering Fluid..................... 391
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 51
Preparation for Jacking.................... 357
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................. 48
Programmable Electronic Features............ 190
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 25
Radial Ply Tires......................... 306
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap).......... 397
Radio Broadcast Signals................... 193
Radio, Navigation....................... 225
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Bearings.............................. 406
Belts,Drive ............................ 384
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 392
B-Pillar Location........................ 299
Brake Assist System...................... 286
Brake, Parking.......................... 277
Brake System........................281,400
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................... 282
Fluid Check.......................402,432
Hoses.............................. 401
Master Cylinder....................... 402
Parking............................. 277
Warning Light........................ 178
Brakes.............................281,400
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 272
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 78
Bulb Replacement.....................417,418
Bulbs,Light ............................ 417Calibration, Compass..................... 188
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)......... 20
Capacities, Fluid........................ 429
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 332
Oil (Engine)..................374,375,376,383
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 397
Car Washes............................ 407
Carbon Monoxide Warning................. 327
Cargo Area Features...................... 162
Cargo Compartment...................... 162
Cargo Load Floor........................ 162
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................... 162
Catalytic Converter...................... 385
Caution, Exhaust Gas...................... 78
CD (Compact Disc) Player...............222,225
CD (Compact Disc) Player Maintenance........ 242
Cellular Phone.................. 89,225,227,242
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 428
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Chains, Tire............................ 312
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 356
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 296
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)............... 378
Child Restraint.................... 67,69,73,76
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............. 71,73
Child Safety Locks........................ 33
Cigar Lighter........................... 156
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 324
Cleaning
Wheels............................. 408
Windshield Wiper Blades................. 392
Climate Control......................... 243
Clock .....................193,196,208,224,227
CoinHolder ........................... 157
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 242
Compact Spare Tire...................... 307
Compass.............................. 187Compass Calibration..................... 188
Compass Variance....................... 189
Computer, Trip/Travel.................. 20,186
Connector
UCI ................................ 229
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)......... 229
Console............................129,157
Console, Floor.......................129,157
Contract, Service........................ 445
Converter, Catalytic...................... 385
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap).......... 397
Cooling System......................... 394
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 396
Coolant Capacity...................... 429
Coolant Level......................395,398
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 398
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 395
Inspection........................... 398
Points to Remember.................... 398
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