2009 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE jacking

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
Hazard Warning Flasher................ 352
If Your Engine Overheats................ 352
▫Engine Oil Overheating — 2.4L Engine Only
(If Equipped)....................... 353
Jacking And Tire Changing............... 354
▫Preparations For Jacking............... 354
▫Jack Location....................... 355
▫Spare Tire Stowage................... 355▫Jacking Instructions................... 356
Jump-Starting Procedure................ 361
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................. 364
Towing A Disabled Vehicle............... 365
▫With The Ignition Key................. 365
▫Without The Ignition Key.............. 366
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NOTE:Engine speed is reduced to 53 mph (85 km/h) at
the maximum. You may of course, reduce your speed
further if needed.
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
WARNING!
•Do 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.
•Getting 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.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•The 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 brake.
3. Place the shift lever into PARK (automatic transaxle)
or REVERSE (manual transaxle).
4. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
5. Turn on the Hazard Warning Flasher.
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6. Block both the front and rear of the
wheel diagonally opposite the jacking
position. For example, if changing the
right front tire, block the left rear
wheel.
NOTE:Passengers should not remain in the vehicle
when the vehicle is being jacked.
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
WARNING!
Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to
help prevent personal injury or damage to your
vehicle:
•Always park on a firm, level surface as far from
the edge of the roadway as possible before raising
the vehicle.
•Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to
be raised.
•Set the parking brake firmly and set an automatic
transmission in PARK; a manual transmission in
REVERSE.
•Never start or run the engine with the vehicle on a
jack.
(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a
jack.
•Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack.
•Only use the jack in the positions indicated and
for lifting this vehicle during a tire change.
•If working on or near a roadway, be extremely
careful of motor traffic.
•To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated are
securely stowed, spares must be stowed with the
valve stem facing the ground.
•Turn on the Hazard Warning Flasher.
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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.
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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
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Switch...........................143,144
Time Delay.......................... 145
Heated Mirrors......................... 101
Heated Seats........................... 136
Heater............................... 250
Heater, Beverage Holder (Cupholder)......... 168
Heater, Engine Block..................... 270
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 148
Hitches
Trailer Towing........................ 341
Holder, Cup........................... 167
Holder Heated/Cooled (Cupholder).......... 168
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 158
Hood Prop............................ 143
Hood Release.......................... 142
Ignition............................... 13
Key ...............................12,13
Lock................................ 13Ignition Key Removal..................... 13
Illuminated Entry........................ 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)................... 15
Infant Restraint........................62,63
Information Center, Vehicle................. 193
Instrument Cluster.................179,180,181
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 178
Instrument Panel Cover................... 400
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 402
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 405
Interior Appearance Care.................. 400
Interior Lighting......................143,148
Interior Lights.......................... 150
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 152
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 355
Jack Operation.......................354,356
Jacking Instructions...................... 356
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