2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE engine oil

release the Menu button. To reset the oil change indicator
system (after performing the scheduled maintenance)
perform the following procedure:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (Do not
start the engine).
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly three times
within 10 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
NOTE:If the indicator message illuminates when you
start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not
reset. If necessary repeat this procedure.
Trip Functions
Press and release the MENU button until one of the
following Trip Functions displays in the EVIC:
•Average Fuel Economy
•Distance To Empty
•Elapsed Time
•Display Units of Measure in
Press and release the STEP button to advance the display
through the Trip Functions.
The Trip Functions mode displays the following informa-
tion:
•Average Fuel Economy
Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset.
When the fuel economy is reset, the display will read,
RESET or show dashes for two seconds. Then, the history
information will be erased, and the averaging will con-
tinue from the last fuel average reading before the reset.
•Distance To Empty (DTE)
Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with
the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is
determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous
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▫Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel
Vehicles (E85) And Gasoline Vehicles ...... 312
▫ Starting ........................... 313
▫ Cruising Range ...................... 313
▫ Replacement Parts ................... 313
▫ Maintenance ........................ 313
 Adding Fuel ......................... 314
▫ Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .............. 314
▫ Loose Filler Cap Message .............. 316
 Vehicle Loading ...................... 316
▫ Vehicle Certification Label .............. 316
▫ Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) ...... 316
▫ Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) ........ 317▫
Overloading ........................ 317
▫ Loading ........................... 317
 Trailer Towing ........................ 318
▫ Common Towing Definitions ............ 318
▫ Trailer Hitch Classification .............. 319
▫ Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer
Weight Ratings) ..................... 321
▫ Trailer And Tongue Weight ............. 322
▫ Towing Requirements ................. 323
▫ Towing Tips ........................ 327

Recreational Towing (Behind Motorhome, Etc.). . 328
▫ Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
(Flat Towing With All Four Wheels On The
Ground) ........................... 328
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CAUTION! (Continued)
•Driving through standing water may cause dam-
age to your vehicle’s drivetrain components. Al-
ways inspect your vehicle’s fluids (i.e., engine oil,
transmission, axle, etc.) for signs of contamination
(i.e., fluid that is milky or foamy in appearance)
after driving through standing water. Do not con-
tinue to operate the vehicle if any fluid appears
contaminated, as this may result in further dam-
age. Such damage is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
•Getting water inside your vehicle’s engine can
cause it to lock up and stall out, and cause serious
internal damage to the engine. Such damage is not
covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
WARNING!
•Driving through standing water limits your vehi-
cle’s traction capabilities. Do not exceed 5 mph
(8 km/h) when driving through standing water.
•Driving through standing water limits your vehi-
cle’s braking capabilities, which increases stop-
ping distances. Therefore, after driving through
standing water, drive slowly and lightly press on
the brake pedal several times to dry the brakes.
•Getting water inside your vehicle’s engine can
cause it to lock up and stall out, and leave you
stranded.
•Failure to follow these warnings may result in
injuries that are serious or fatal to you, your
passengers, and others around you.
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To fix a Non-FFV vehicle inadvertently fueled once with
E-85 perform the following:
•drain the fuel tank (see your authorized dealer)
•change the engine oil and oil filter
•disconnect and reconnect the battery to reset the
engine controller memory
More extensive repairs will be required for prolonged
exposure to E-85 fuel.
MMT in Gasoline
MMT is a manganese containing metallic additive that is
blended into some gasoline to increase octane. Gasoline
blended with MMT provides no performance advantage
beyond gasoline of the same octane number without
MMT. Gasoline blended with MMT reduces spark plug
life and reduces emission system performance in some
vehicles. The manufacturer recommends that gasoline
without MMT be used in your vehicle. The MMT content of gasoline may not be indicated on the gasoline pump,
therefore, you should ask your gasoline retailer whether
or not his/her gasoline contains MMT.
It is even more important to look for gasolines without
MMT in Canada, because MMT can be used at levels
higher than those allowed in the United States.
MMT is prohibited in Federal and California reformu-
lated gasolines.
Materials Added to Fuel
All gasoline sold in the United States is required to
contain effective detergent additives. Use of additional
detergents or other additives is not needed under normal
conditions and they would result in additional cost.
Therefore, you should not have to add anything to the
fuel.
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When you do switch fuel types it is recommended that:
•you do not add less than 5 gal (19 L) when refueling
•you drive the vehicle immediately after refueling for at
least 5 miles (8 km)
Observing these precautions will avoid possible hard
starting and/or significant deterioration in driveability
during warm up.
NOTE:
•Use seasonally adjusted E85 fuel (ASTM D5798). With
non-seasonally adjusted E85 fuel, you may experience
hard starting and rough idle following start up even if
the above recommendations are followed, especially
when the ambient temperature is below 32°F (0°C).
•Some additives used in regular gasoline are not fully
compatible with E85 and may form deposits in your
engine. To eliminate driveability issues that may be caused by these deposits, a supplemental gasoline
additive, such as MOPAR
Injector Cleanup or
Techron may be used.
Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel Vehicles
(E85) and Gasoline Vehicles
FFV vehicles operated on E85 require specially formu-
lated engine oils. These special requirements are included
in MOPAR engine oils, and in equivalent oils meeting
Chrysler Specification MS-6395. The manufacturer only
recommends engine oils that are API Certified and meet
the requirements of Material Standard MS-6395. MS-6395
contains additional requirements, developed during ex-
tensive fleet testing, to provide additional protection to
Chrysler Group LLC engines. Use MOPAR or an
equivalent oil meeting the specification MS-6395.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
Hazard Warning Flasher ................ 330
 If Your Engine Overheats ................ 330
▫ Engine Oil Overheating — 2.4L Engine Only
(If Equipped) ....................... 331
 Jacking And Tire Changing ............... 332
▫ Preparations For Jacking ............... 332
▫ Jack Location ....................... 333
▫ Spare Tire Stowage ................... 333
▫ Jacking Instructions ................... 334 
Jump-Starting ........................ 339
▫ Preparations For Jump-Start ............. 339
▫ Jump-Starting Procedure ............... 341
 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................. 342
 Towing A Disabled Vehicle ............... 344
▫ With The Ignition Key ................. 344
▫ Without The Ignition Key .............. 345
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NOTE:There are steps that you can take to slow down
an impending overheat condition:
•If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C
system adds heat to the engine cooling system and
turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
•You can also turn the temperature control to maximum
heat, the mode control to floor and the blower control
to high. This allows the heater core to act as a
supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat
from the engine cooling system.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If
you see or hear steam coming from under the hood,
do not open the hood until the radiator has had time
to cool. Never try to open a cooling system pressure
cap when the radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
Engine Oil Overheating — 2.4L Engine Only (If
Equipped)
During sustained high-speed driving or trailer tow up
long grades on hot day, the engine oil temperature may
become too hot. If this happens, the “HOTOIL” message
flashes, the vehicle speed will be reduced to 53 mph
(85 km/h) until the engine oil temperature is reduced.
NOTE: Engine speed is reduced to 53 mph (85 km/h) at
the maximum. You may of course, reduce your speed
further if needed.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
Engine Compartment — 2.4L ............. 349
 Engine Compartment — 2.7L ............. 350
 Engine Compartment — 3.5L ............. 351
 Onboard Diagnostic System — OBD II ...... 352
▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ........... 352
 Emissions Inspection And Maintenance
Programs ............................ 353
 Replacement Parts ..................... 354
 Dealer Service ........................ 354 
Maintenance Procedures ................. 355
▫ Engine Oil ......................... 356
▫ Engine Oil Filter ..................... 359
▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter ............... 360
▫ Maintenance-Free Battery .............. 360
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance ............ 362
▫ A/C Air Filter – If Equipped ............ 363
▫ Body Lubrication .................... 364
▫ Windshield Wiper Blades ............... 365
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