2009 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE check oil

Once a Month
•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and transmission and add as needed.
•Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for the required maintenance intervals.
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Calibration, Compass..................... 198
Capacities, Fluid........................ 420
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 334
Oil (Engine)..................369,370,371,378
Power Steering........................ 282
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 391
Car Washes............................ 398
Carbon Monoxide Warning...............74,330
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................... 337
Cellular Phone.......................102,250
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 419
Certification Label....................... 337
Chains, Tire............................ 315
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 354
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 299
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)............... 373
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety............. 73Checks, Safety........................... 73
Child Restraint..................62,63,64,68,69
Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............66,68
Cigar Lighter........................... 167
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 327
Cleaning
Wheels............................. 400
Windshield Wiper Blades................. 385
Climate Control......................... 250
Clock.....................202,205,219,223,232
Coin Holder........................... 170
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 249
Compact Spare Tire...................... 310
Compass.............................. 198
Compass Calibration..................... 198
Compass Variance....................... 199
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 196
Console, Floor.......................... 170
Contract, Service........................ 445
454 INDEX

Oil (Engine).......................... 376
Power Steering........................ 282
Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 365
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 392
Engine Oil........................... 379
Door Locks............................. 30
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 31
Door Opener, Garage..................... 158
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt.................... 140
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 279
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water........................ 280
E-85 Fuel............................. 330
Electric Rear Window Defrost............... 173
Electric Remote Mirrors................... 100
Electrical Power Outlets................... 164Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 155
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 294
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 193
Emergency Deck Lid Release................ 37
Emergency, In Case of
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 352
Jacking............................. 354
Jump Starting......................... 361
Overheating.......................... 352
Towing............................. 365
Emergency Trunk Release................... 37
Emission Control System Maintenance......373,424
Engine..........................369,370,371
Air Cleaner.......................... 380
Block Heater......................... 270
Break-In Recommendations................ 72
Checking Oil Level..................... 376
Coolant (Antifreeze).................388,421
Cooling............................. 388
456 INDEX

Engine Oil........................... 333
Fuel Requirements..................330,332
Maintenance.......................330,334
Replacement Parts..................... 333
Starting............................. 333
Flooded Engine Starting................... 268
Floor Console.......................... 170
Fluid Capacities......................... 420
Fluid Leaks............................. 76
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transaxle.................396,397
Brake............................394,422
Cooling System....................... 388
Engine Oil........................... 376
Power Steering.....................282,422
Fluids................................ 421
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 421
Fog Light Service........................ 414
Fog Lights....................143,146,189,414Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 364
Fuel................................. 325
Adding............................. 334
Additives............................ 329
Clean Air............................ 327
Ethanol............................. 327
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................181,334
Filler Door (Gas Cap)................... 181
Gasoline............................ 325
Gauge.............................. 181
Light............................... 182
Materials Added....................... 329
Methanol............................ 327
Octane Rating......................325,421
Requirements......................325,420
Tank Capacity........................ 420
Fuel, Flexible.............See Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Fuel System Caution..................... 335
Fueling............................... 334
458 INDEX

Headlight Switch...................143,144
Headlights........................... 144
Headlights On Reminder................. 146
Headlights On With Wipers............144,153
High Beam........................... 148
High Beam Indicator.................... 192
High Beam/Low Beam Select............. 148
Illuminated Entry....................... 20
Instrument Cluster..................... 143
Intensity Control....................... 150
Interior..........................148,150
License............................. 418
Lights On Reminder.................... 146
Low Fuel............................ 182
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 192
Map Reading......................... 148
Oil Pressure.......................... 183
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness).......... 150
Park.............................143,144Passing............................. 148
Rear Tail............................ 416
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 183
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............. 19
Service.............................. 411
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).............. 182
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)........190,317
Traction Control....................... 294
Turn Signal.............76,143,147,189,414,416
Voltage............................. 182
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 181
Loading Vehicle......................337,338
Capacities........................... 338
Tires ............................... 302
Locks................................. 30
Auto Unlock.......................... 31
Automatic Door........................ 31
Door................................ 30
Power Door........................... 31
462 INDEX

Low Tire Pressure System.................. 317
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH)............................66,68
Lubrication, Body....................... 384
Lumbar Support........................ 139
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 380
Maintenance, General..................... 376
Maintenance Procedures................... 376
Maintenance Schedule.................... 424
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 192,373
Manual, Service......................... 447
Map/Reading Lights..................... 148
Master Cylinder (Brakes).................. 394
Memory Feature (Memory Seat)............. 140
Methanol............................. 327
Mini-Trip Computer...................... 196
Mirrors................................ 99
Automatic Dimming..................... 99Electric Powered....................... 100
Electric Remote....................... 100
Heated............................. 101
Outside............................. 100
Vanity.............................. 102
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 317
Mopar Parts.........................375,446
MTBE/ETBE........................... 327
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 143
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 72
Occupant Restraints.................38,53,55,57
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel).............. 325
Odometer............................. 184
Trip .............................184,186
Oil Change Indicator................185,196,424
Oil Change Indicator, Reset..............185,196
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Oil, Engine.........................376,421
Capacity............................ 420
Change Interval...............185,196,377,424
Checking............................ 376
Dipstick............................. 376
Disposal............................ 379
Filter............................379,421
Filter Disposal........................ 379
Identification Logo..................... 377
Materials Added to..................... 379
Recommendation...................377,420
Synthetic............................ 378
Viscosity..........................378,420
Oil Filter, Change........................ 379
Oil Filter, Selection....................... 379
Oil Pressure Light....................... 183
Onboard Diagnostic System..............372,373
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ........... 158
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual)............ 4Outside Rearview Mirrors.................. 100
Overdrive............................. 275
Overheating, Engine...................... 352
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual).........4,447
Paint Care............................. 398
Panic Alarm............................ 25
Parking Brake.......................... 283
Parking On Hill......................... 283
Passenger Seat Back Tilt (Easy Entry System).... 140
Passing Light........................... 148
Personal Settings........................ 200
Pets.................................. 72
Phone, Cellular......................... 102
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect) ............. 102
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 302
Power
Accessory Delay........................ 13
Brakes.............................. 288
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Replacement Keys........................ 16
Replacement Parts....................... 375
Replacement Tires....................... 313
Reporting Safety Defects................... 446
Resetting Oil Change Indicator...........185,196
Restraint, Head.......................55,141
Restraints, Child......................... 62
Restraints, Occupant....................38,55
Reverse Lights.......................... 416
Rotation, Tires.......................... 316
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 75
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 75
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 446
Safety, Exhaust Gas....................... 74
Safety Information, Tire................... 297
Safety Tips............................. 73
Satellite Radio.......................... 243
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 244Schedule, Maintenance.................... 424
Seat Belt Maintenance.................... 402
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 46
Seat Belts..........................38,40,75
And Pregnant Women................... 48
Child Restraint...................62,63,64,69
Extender............................. 48
Front Seat..........................40,41
Inspection............................ 75
Operating Instructions................... 41
Pretensioners.......................... 45
Rear Seat............................. 40
Reminder............................ 183
Untwisting Procedure.................... 44
Seats................................. 135
Cleaning............................ 401
Easy Entry........................... 140
Head Restraints.....................55,141
Heated............................. 136
466 INDEX