2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE adding oil

▫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
246 STARTING AND OPERATING

CAUTION! (Continued)
•Your vehicle has been built with improved fluids
that protect the performance and durability of
your vehicle and also allow extended maintenance
intervals. Do not use chemical flushes in these
components as the chemicals can damage your
engine, transmission, power steering or air condi-
tioning. Such damage is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty. If a flush is needed
because of component malfunction, use only the
specified fluid for the flushing procedure.
Engine Oil
Checking Oil Level
To assure proper engine lubrication, the engine oil must
be maintained at the correct level. Check the oil level at
regular intervals, such as every fuel stop. The best time to
check the engine oil level is about five minutes after afully warmed engine is shut off. Do not check oil level
before starting the engine after it has sat overnight.
Checking engine oil level when the engine is cold will
give you an incorrect reading.
Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground and
only when the engine is hot, will improve the accuracy of
the oil level readings. Maintain the oil level between the
range markings on the dipstick. Either the range mark-
ings consist of a crosshatch zone marked SAFE or a
crosshatch zone marked with MIN at the low end of the
range and MAX at the high end of the range. Adding one
quart of oil when the reading is at the low end of the
range marking will raise the oil level to the high end of
the range marking.
356 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Adding Washer Fluid
The fluid reservoir for the windshield washers is located
in the engine compartment. Be sure to check the fluid
level in the reservoir at regular intervals. Fill the reservoir
with windshield washer solvent (not radiator antifreeze)
and operate the system for a few seconds to flush out the
residual water.
WARNING!
Commercially available windshield washer solvents
are flammable. They could ignite and burn you. Care
must be exercised when filling or working around
the washer solution.
Exhaust System
The best protection against carbon monoxide entry into
the vehicle body is a properly maintained engine exhaust
system.
If you notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system;
or if the exhaust fumes can be detected inside the vehicle;
or when the underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged;
have an authorized technician inspect the complete ex-
haust system and adjacent body areas for broken, dam-
aged, deteriorated, or mispositioned parts. Open seams
or loose connections could permit exhaust fumes to seep
into the passenger compartment. In addition, inspect the
exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised for lubri-
cation or oil change. Replace as required.
366 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Automatic Oil Change Indicator........164,174,408
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 235
Automatic Transaxle ................ 247,250,376
Adding Fluid ................... 377,378,405
Filter ............................... 378
Fluid and Filter Changes ................. 378
Fluid Level Check ................... 377,378
Interlock System .................... 252,253
Reset Mode .......................... 257
Selection Of Lubricant ................... 405
Shifting ............................. 250
Special Additives ...................... 378
Autostick ............................. 258
Back-Up Lights ......................... 398
Battery ............................... 360
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ....... 26
Location ............................ 360
Belts, Seat ............................ 39,79Body Mechanism Lubrication
............... 364
B-Pillar Location ........................ 282
Brake Assist System ...................... 270
Brake, Parking .......................... 264
Brake System ........................... 374
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... 267
Fluid Check ....................... 374,405
Master Cylinder ....................... 374
Parking ............................. 264
Warning Light ........................ 160
Brakes ............................... 374
Brake/Transaxle Interlock .................. 252
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 77
Bulb Replacement ....................... 394
Bulbs, Light .......................... 81,394
Calibration, Compass ..................... 177
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 403
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INDEX 437

Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap).......... 371
Cooling System ......................... 369
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. 370
Coolant Capacity ...................... 403
Coolant Level ...................... 369,372
Disposal of Used Coolant ................ 372
Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 369
Inspection ........................... 372
Points to Remember .................... 373
Pressure Cap ......................... 371
Radiator Cap ......................... 371
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......370,403,404
Corrosion Protection ..................... 379
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .............. 135
Cruise Light ........................... 165
Cupholders ......................... 148,384
Customer Assistance ..................... 427
Customer Programmable Features ............ 179Daytime Running Lights
................... 127
Dealer Service .......................... 354
Deck Lid, Emergency Release ................ 37
Deck Lid, Power Release ................... 35
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 151
Defroster, Windshield .............80,232,233,238
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 131
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 352
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 128
Dipsticks Automatic Transaxle ................. 377,378
Oil (Engine) .......................... 356
Power Steering ........................ 264
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 344
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............... 372
Engine Oil ........................... 359
Door Locks ............................. 29
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 31
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INDEX 439

Fluid Capacities......................... 403
Fluid Leaks ............................. 82
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transaxle ................. 377,378
Brake ............................ 374,405
Cooling System ....................... 369
Engine Oil ........................... 356
Power Steering ..................... 264,405
Fluids ................................ 404
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 404
Fog Light Service ........................ 397
Fog Lights .................... 123,127,166,397
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 342
Fuel ................................. 304
Adding ............................. 314
Additives ............................ 307
Clean Air ............................ 305
Ethanol ............................. 305
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ................. 158,314Filler Door (Gas Cap)
................... 158
Gasoline ............................ 304
Gauge .............................. 158
Light ............................... 159
Materials Added ....................... 307
Methanol ............................ 305
Octane Rating ...................... 304,404
Requirements ...................... 304,403
Tank Capacity ........................ 403
Fuel, Flexible ............. See Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Fuel System Caution ..................... 315
Fueling ............................... 314
Fuses ................................ 388
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 138
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ............314,316,352
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 305
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 304
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 305
442 INDEX

Uconnect™ (Hands-Free Phone)............. 112
Understanding Your Instrument Panel ......... 156
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 433
Universal Transmitter ..................... 138
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... 304
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt .............. 44
Upholstery Care ........................ 382
Vanity Mirrors .......................... 112
Variance, Compass ....................... 178
Vehicle Certification Label ................. 316
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............ 6
Vehicle Loading ................... 283,316,317
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .............. 7
Vehicle Storage ....................... 240,393
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .......... 18
Viscosity, Engine Oil ...................... 358
Voice Recognition System (VR) .............. 112Warning Lights
(Instrument Cluster Description)
............. 158
Warnings and Cautions ..................... 6
Warranty Information ..................... 430
Washer, Adding Fluid ..................... 366
Washers, Windshield ................ 130,133,366
Washing Vehicle ......................... 380
Water Driving Through ...................... 261
Wheel and Wheel Trim .................... 381
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care ................ 381
Wind Buffeting .......................... 35
Window Fogging ........................ 241
Windows .............................. 32
Power ............................... 32
Windshield Defroster .............80,232,233,238
Windshield Washers ................... 130,133
Fluid ............................... 366
454 INDEX