2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE fuel additives

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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Fuel System Cautions
CAUTION!
Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s
performance:
•The use of leaded gas is prohibited by Federal law.
Using leaded gasoline can impair engine perfor-
mance and damage the emission control system.
•An out-of-tune engine, or certain fuel or ignition
malfunctions, can cause the catalytic converter to
overheat. If you notice a pungent burning odor or
some light smoke, your engine may be out of tune
or malfunctioning and may require immediate
service. Contact your authorized dealer for service
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CAUTION! (Continued)
•The use of fuel additives, which are now being
sold as octane enhancers, is not recommended.
Most of these products contain high concentra-
tions of methanol. Fuel system damage or vehicle
performance problems resulting from the use of
such fuels or additives is not the responsibility of
the manufacturer.
NOTE: Intentional tampering with emissions control
systems can result in civil penalties being assessed
against you.
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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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About Your Brakes....................... 264
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .............. 267
Accessory Delay, Power .................... 12
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 370
Adding Fuel ........................... 314
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 366
Additives, Fuel ......................... 307
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 360
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 362
Air Conditioning ........................ 230
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 230
Air Conditioning Filter .................241,363
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 242
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............362,363
Air Conditioning System .............230,235,362
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 287
Airbag ................................ 52
Airbag Deployment ....................... 61
Airbag Light ..................... 59,64,79,159Airbag Maintenance
....................... 63
Airbag, Side ........................ 55,58,60
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ............... 58
Alarm, Panic ............................ 25
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............18,166
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 224
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............370,403
Disposal ............................ 372
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 267
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 267
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 18
Appearance Care ........................ 379
Ashtray ............................... 147
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 33
Auto Unlock, Doors ....................... 31
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................ 109
Automatic Door Locks ..................... 31
Automatic Headlights .................... 124
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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
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