2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN jacking

WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
CONTENTS
Hazard Warning Flasher ................ 316
 If Your Engine Overheats ................ 316
▫ Engine Oil Overheating
(2.4L Engine Only) — If Equipped ........ 317
 Jacking And Tire Changing ............... 318
▫ Jack Location ....................... 318
▫ Spare Tire Stowage ................... 318
▫ Preparations For Jacking ............... 319
▫ Jacking Instructions ................... 320
 Jump-Starting Procedure ................ 325 
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................. 328
 Towing A Disabled Vehicle ............... 329
▫ Towing With The Ignition Key ........... 329
▫ Towing Without The Ignition Key ........ 330
▫ Towing This Vehicle Behind
Another Vehicle ..................... 331
▫ Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
With A Tow Dolly .................... 331
▫ Towing Without Power — Override
Transaxle Interlock System .............. 331
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NOTE:The vehicle speed is reduced to a maximum of
53 mph (85 km/h). You may of course, reduce your
vehicle speed further if needed.
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING
WARNING!
•Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The
vehicle could slip off the jack and fall on you. You
could be crushed. Never put 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.
(Continued)
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.
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.
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Spare Tire Removal
Lift up the load floor cover and remove the hold down.
Preparations For Jacking
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level surface. Avoid ice or
slippery areas.
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.
2. Set the parking brake.
3. Place the shift lever into PARK (automatic transaxle)
or REVERSE (manual transaxle).
4. Turn OFF the ignition.
5. Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
Spare Tire and Jack Stowage
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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
while the vehicle is being jacked.
Jacking Instructions
WARNING!
Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to
help prevent personal injury or damage to your
vehicle:
(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•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.
•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.(Continued)
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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 are two front jacking locations and two rear
jacking locations on each side of the body (as pictured
above).
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 jack
head 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.
6. Remove the wheel nuts, and pull the wheel and wheel
covers (where applicable) off the hub. Install the spare
wheel and wheel nuts with the cone shaped end of the
nuts toward the wheel. Lightly tighten the nuts. To avoid
the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten
the nuts fully until the vehicle has been lowered.
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Door Locks, Automatic.................... 30
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 120
Driving On Slippery Surfaces ................... 247
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ 248
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System™) .... 213
E-85 Fuel ............................. 295
Electric Rear Window Defrost ............... 139
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 90
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 129
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ....... 117
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ............ 260
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 159
Emergency, In Case of Jacking ............................. 318
Jump Starting ......................... 325
Towing ............................. 329 Emergency Trunk Release
.................37,38
Emission Control System Maintenance ......339,390
Engine .......................... 335,336,337
Air Cleaner .......................... 346
Block Heater ......................... 238
Break-In Recommendations ................ 81
Checking Oil Level ..................... 342
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................. 355,387
Cooling ............................. 354
Exhaust Gas Caution .................. 82,294
Fails to Start .......................... 236
Flooded, Starting ...................... 236
Fuel Requirements .................. 290,386
Jump Starting ......................... 325
Oil ........................... 342,386,387
Oil Change Interval ............152,162,343,390
Oil Filler Cap ................ 335,336,337,344
Oil Filter ............................ 345
Oil Filter Disposal ..................... 345
422 INDEX

Ignition............................... 12
Key ................................ 12
Lock ................................ 12
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 12
Illuminated Entry ........................ 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 15
Infant Restraint ........................ 70,71
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 159
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 89
Instrument Cluster .................... 145,146
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 144
Instrument Panel Cover ................... 368
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 370
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 371
Interior Appearance Care .................. 368
Interior Lights .......................... 111
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 113
Introduction ............................. 4 Jack Location
........................... 318
Jack Operation ....................... 318,320
Jacking Instructions ...................... 320
Jump Starting .......................... 325
Key, Programming ........................ 16
Key, Replacement ........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Key-In Reminder ......................... 14
Keyless Entry System ...................... 20
Keyless Entry System (Sedan) ................ 20
Keys ................................. 12
Knee Bolster .......................... 54,56
Lane Change and Turn Signals .............. 154
Lane Change Assist ...................... 109
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 40
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether
for CHildren) ........................... 76
426 INDEX