2009 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE Owners Manual

2. Remove the bulb from the connector socket and install
the replacement bulb.
CAUTION!
Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil
contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the
bulb comes in contact with an oily surface, clean the
bulb with rubbing alcohol.
3. Install the bulb and connector assembly into the fog
light housing and rotate the connector one-quarter turn
clockwise to lock it in place.
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Tail/Stop, Rear Turn Signal and Backup Lights
The taillights are a two piece design. The turn signal,
brake and taillights are located in the rear corner body
panel housing. The backup and taillights are located in
the trunk lid housing.
Changing the Tail/Stop Light or Rear Turn Signal
Light
1. Open the trunk and gently pull back the trunk liner
behind the tail lamp
2. Remove the two plastic wing nuts from the taillight
housing.
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3. Grasp the taillight housing and pull it firmly outward
while pushing gently on the studs from inside to disen-
gage the housing from the vehicle.
4. Rotate the applicable bulb’s electrical connector one-
quarter turn counterclockwise and remove it from the
taillight housing.5. Remove the bulb from the connector socket and install
the replacement bulb.
6. Install the bulb and connector assembly into the
taillight housing and rotate the connector one-quarter
turn clockwise to lock it in place.
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Changing the Backup Light
1. Open the trunk.
2. Rotate the bulb’s electrical connector one-quarter turn
counterclockwise and remove it from the housing.3. Remove the bulb from the connector socket and install
the replacement bulb.
4. Install the bulb and connector assembly into the
housing and rotate the connector one-quarter turn clock-
wise to lock it in place.
License Plate Light
1. Remove two retaining screws holding the light lens in
place.
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2. Gently pry the lens loose.
3. Pull bulb from socket, replace and reattach the light
lens with the two retaining screws.
Center High-Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL)
1. Open the trunk lid.2.
Rotate the bulb’s electrical connector one-quarter turn
counterclockwise and remove it from the CHMSL housing.
3. Remove the bulb from the connector socket and install
the replacement bulb.
4. Install the bulb and connector assembly into the
CHMSL housing and rotate the connector one-quarter
turn clockwise to lock it in place.
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FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
U.S. Metric
Fuel (Approximate)
2.4L and 2.7L Engine 16.9 Gallons 64 Liters
3.5L Engine 17.2 Gallons 65 Liters
Engine Oil with Filter
2.4L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 4.5 Quarts 4.4 Liters
2.7L Engine (SAE 5W-20, API Certified) 5.5 Quarts 5.2 Liters
3.5L Engine (SAE 10W-30, API Certified) 5.5 Quarts 5.2 Liters
Cooling System*
2.4L Engine (MOPARAntifreeze/Coolant 5
Year/100,000 Mile Formula) or equivalent.7.7 Quarts 7.3 Liters
2.7L Engine (MOPARAntifreeze/Coolant 5
Year/100,000 Mile Formula) or equivalent.9.8 Quarts 9.3 Liters
3.5L Engine (MOPARAntifreeze/Coolant 5
Year/100,000 Mile Formula) or equivalent.11.6 Quarts 11 Liters
* Includes heater and coolant recovery bottle filled to MAX level.
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FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Engine CoolantMOPARAntifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid
Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent
Engine Oil (2.4L and 2.7L Engine)Use API Certified engine oil. SAE 5W-20 is recommended. Refer to the en-
gine oil fill cap for the correct SAE grade meeting Chrysler Material Stan-
dard MS-6395.
Engine Oil (3.5L Engine)Use API Certified engine oil. SAE 10W-30 is recommended. Refer to the
engine oil viscosity chart for the correct SAE grade meeting Chrysler Mate-
rial Standard MS-6395.
Oil Filter (2.4L Engine ) MOPAROil Filter (P/N 04884900AB) or equivalent
Oil Filter (2.7L and 3.5L Engine) MOPAROil Filter (P/N 04884899AB) or equivalent
Spark Plugs (2.4L Engine) ZFR5F-11 (Gap 0.043 in [1.11 mm])
Spark Plugs (2.7L Engine) TE10PMC5 (Gap 0.050 in [1.27 mm])
Spark Plugs (3.5L Engine) ZFR5LP-13G (Gap 0.050 in [1.27 mm])
Fuel Selection (2.4L and 2.7L Engine) 87 Octane
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Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Fuel Selection (2.7L Engine - EX-
CEPT CALIFORNIA EMISSION
STATES)E-85 Ethanol
Fuel Selection (3.5L Engine) 89 Octane
Chassis
Component Fluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Automatic Transaxle MOPARATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid
Brake Master CylinderMOPARDOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used. If DOT 3 brake fluid is
not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Use only recommended brake flu-
ids.
Power Steering Reservoir MOPARATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid
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