Chrysler Sebring Sedan (2009 year). Instruction — part 25

Fluid Level Check — Vehicles with 2.4L and 2.7L
Engines
Use the following procedure to check the automatic
transaxle fluid level properly:

1. Park the vehicle on level ground.

2. Run the engine at curb idle speed for a minimum of
60 seconds.

3. Apply the parking brake fully.

4. Place the gear selector momentarily in each gear
position ending with the lever in PARK.

5. Wipe the area around the dipstick clean to eliminate
the possibility of dirt entering the transaxle.

6. Remove the dipstick and determine if the fluid is hot
or cold. Hot fluid is approximately 180°F (82° C), which
is the normal operating temperature after the vehicle is

driven at least 15 miles (24 km). Hot fluid cannot be held
comfortably between the fingertips. Cold fluid is at a
temperature below 80°F (27° C).

7. Wipe the dipstick clean and reinsert until seated. Then,
remove dipstick and note the reading.

a. If the fluid is hot, the reading should be in the
crosshatched area marked “HOT” (between the upper
two holes in the dipstick).

b. If the fluid is cold, the fluid level should be between
the lower two holes in the area marked “COLD.”

If the fluid level is low, add sufficient fluid through the
filler (dipstick) tube to bring it to the proper level. Do not
overfill.

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CAUTION!

• Using a transmission fluid other than the manu-

facturer’s recommended fluid may cause deterio-
ration in transmission shift quality and/or torque
converter shudder. Using a transmission fluid
other than that recommended by the manufacturer
will result in more frequent fluid and filter
changes. Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, and Genu-
ine Parts” for the correct fluid type.

• Dirt and water in the transaxle can cause serious

damage. To prevent dirt and water from entering
the transaxle after checking or replenishing fluid,
make certain that the dipstick cap is re-seated
properly.

Fluid Level Check — Vehicles with 3.5L Engine
The automatic transaxle has no dipstick and is dealer
serviced only.

Transmission Fluid and Filter Changes
Refer to the “Maintenance Schedule” in Section 8 of this
instruction for the proper maintenance intervals.

In addition, change the fluid and filter if the transaxle is
disassembled for any reason.

Special Additives
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) is an engineered
product and its performance may be impaired by supple-
mental additives. Therefore, do not add any fluid addi-
tives to the transaxle. The only exception to this policy is
the use of special dyes to aid in detecting fluid leaks. In
addition, avoid using transmission sealers as they may
adversely affect seals.

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Appearance Care And Protection From Corrosion

Protection of Body and Paint from Corrosion
Vehicle body care requirements vary according to geo-
graphic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roads
passable in snow and ice and those that are sprayed on
trees and road surfaces during other seasons are highly
corrosive to the metal in your vehicle. Outside parking,
which exposes your vehicle to airborne contaminants,
road surfaces on which the vehicle is operated, extreme
hot or cold weather and other extreme conditions will
have an adverse effect on paint, metal trim, and under-
body protection.

The following maintenance recommendations will enable
you to obtain maximum benefit from the corrosion
resistance built into your vehicle.

What Causes Corrosion?
Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of
paint and protective coatings from your vehicle.

The most common causes are:

• Road salt, dirt, and moisture accumulation.
• Stone and gravel impact.
• Insects, tree sap, and tar.
• Salt in the air near seacoast localities.
• Atmospheric fallout/industrial pollutants.

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Washing

• Wash your vehicle regularly. Always wash your ve-

hicle in the shade using MOPAR

威 Car Wash or a mild

car wash soap, and rinse the panels completely with
clear water.

• If insects, tar, or other similar deposits have accumu-

lated on your vehicle, use MOPAR

威 Super Kleen Bug

and Tar Remover to remove.

• Use MOPAR威 Cleaner Wax to remove road film, stains

and to protect your paint finish. Take care never to
scratch the paint.

• Avoid using abrasive compounds and power buffing

that may diminish the gloss or thin out the paint
finish.

CAUTION!

Do not use abrasive or strong cleaning materials such
as steel wool or scouring powder, which will scratch
metal and painted surfaces.

Special Care

• If you drive on salted or dusty roads or if you drive

near the ocean, hose off the undercarriage at least once
a month.

• It is important that the drain holes in the lower edges

of the doors, rocker panels, and trunk be kept clear
and open.

• If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint,

touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is
considered the responsibility of the owner.

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• If your vehicle is damaged due to an accident or

similar cause which destroys the paint and protective
coating, have your vehicle repaired as soon as pos-
sible. The cost of such repairs is considered the respon-
sibility of the owner.

• If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers,

de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well
packaged and sealed.

• If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads, consider

mud or stone shields behind each wheel.

• Use MOPAR威 Touch Up Paint on scratches as soon as

possible. Your authorized dealer has touch up paint to
match the color of your vehicle.

Wheel and Wheel Trim Care
All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and
chrome plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly with
a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion. To remove

heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use MOPAR

威

Wheel Cleaner or equivalent or select a nonabrasive,
non-acidic cleaner. Do not use scouring pads, steel wool,
a bristle brush, or metal polishes. Only MOPAR

威 or

equivalent is recommended. Do not use oven cleaner.
Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic solutions or
harsh brushes that may damage the wheels’ protective
finish.

Cleaning Headlights
Your vehicle has plastic headlights that are lighter and
less susceptible to stone breakage than glass headlights.

Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore
different lens cleaning procedures must be followed.

To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and
reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To
remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol-
lowed by rinsing.

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Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steel
wool or other aggressive material to clean the lenses.

Interior Care

Instrument Panel Cover
The instrument panel cover has a low glare surface,
which minimizes reflections in the windshield. Do not
use protectants or other products, which may cause
undesirable reflections. Use soap and warm water to
restore the low glare surface.

Cleaning Interior Trim
Interior Trim should be cleaned starting with a damp
cloth, a damp cloth with MOPAR

威 Total Clean, then

MOPAR

威 Spot & Stain Remover if absolutely necessary.

Do not use harsh cleaners or Armorall. Use MOPAR

威

Total Clean to clean vinyl upholstery

Cleaning Leather Upholstery
MOPAR

威 Total Clean is specifically recommended for

leather upholstery.

Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular
cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt
can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery
and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth.
Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft cloth
and MOPAR

威 Total Clean. Care should be taken to avoid

soaking your leather upholstery with any liquid. Please
do not use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, solvents, deter-
gents, or ammonia-based cleaners to clean your leather
upholstery. Application of a leather conditioner is not
required to maintain the original condition.

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WARNING!

Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes.
Many are potentially flammable, and if used in
closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.

YES Essentials

威 Fabric Cleaning Procedure – If

Equipped
YES Essentials

威 seats may be cleaned in the following

manner:

• Remove as much of the stain as possible by blotting

with a clean, dry towel.

• Blot any remaining stain with a clean, damp towel.
• For tough stains, apply MOPAR威 Total Clean or a mild

soap solution to a clean, damp cloth and remove stain.
Use a fresh, damp towel to remove soap residue.

• For grease stains, apply MOPAR威 Multi-Purpose

Cleaner to a clean, damp cloth and remove stain. Use
a fresh, damp towel to remove soap residue.

• Do not use any solvents or protectants on Yes Essen-

tials

威 products.

Glass Surfaces
All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis
with MOPAR

威 Glass Cleaner or any commercial

household-type glass cleaner. Never use an abrasive type
cleaner. Use caution when cleaning the inside rear win-
dow equipped with electric defrosters or the right rear
quarter window equipped with the radio antenna. Do
not use scrapers or other sharp instruments, which may
scratch the elements.

When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray cleaner on the
towel or rag that you are using. Do not spray cleaner
directly on the mirror.

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Cleaning Plastic Instrument Cluster Lenses
The lenses in front of the instruments in this vehicle are
molded in clear plastic. When cleaning the lenses, care
must be taken to avoid scratching the plastic.

1. Clean with a wet, soft rag. A mild soap solution may
be used, but do not use high alcohol content or abrasive
cleaners. If soap is used, wipe clean with a clean damp
rag.

2. Dry with a soft tissue.

Seat Belt Maintenance
Do not bleach, dye, or clean the belts with chemical
solvents or abrasive cleaners. This will weaken the fabric.
Sun damage can also weaken the fabric.

If the belts need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or
lukewarm water. Do not remove the belts from the car to
wash them.

Replace the belts if they appear frayed or worn or if the
buckles do not work properly.

Dry with a soft tissue.

Cleaning Center Console Cupholders

Removal
Grab the rubber portion of the cupholder and lift
upward.

Cleaning
Soak the rubber cupholder liner in a mixture of medium
hot tap water and one teaspoon of mild liquid dish soap.
Let soak for approximately one hour. After one hour pull
the liner from the water and dip it back into the water
about six times. This will loosen any remaining debris.
Rinse the liner thoroughly under warm running water.
Shake the excess water from the liner and dry the outer
surfaces with a clean soft cloth.

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Installation
Align the liner in the cupholder and press down firmly.

FUSES

Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM)

The TIPM is located in the engine compartment near the
air cleaner assembly. This center contains cartridge fuses
and mini fuses. A label that identifies each component
may be printed on the inside of the cover. Refer to the
graphic below for FUSES/TIPM location.

Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM)

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Cavity

Cartridge

Fuse

Mini Fuse

Description

1

40 Amp

Green

—

Power Top Mod-

ule (If Equipped)

2

—

20 Amp

Yellow

AWD Module

3

—

10 Amp

Red

Battery Feed —
Center High
Mounted Stop
Light (CHMSL)/
Brake Switch

4

—

10 Amp

Red

Battery Feed —
Ignition Switch

5

—

20 Amp

Yellow

Trailer Tow — If
Equipped

Cavity

Cartridge

Fuse

Mini Fuse

Description

6

—

10 Amp

Red

Ignition Off
Draw (IOD) —
Power Mirror
Switch/Climate
Controls

7

—

30 Amp

Green

Ignition Off
Draw (IOD)
Sense 1

8

—

30 Amp

Green

Ignition Off
Draw (IOD)
Sense 2

9

40 Amp

Green

Battery Feed —
Power Seats - if
equipped/PZEV
Air Pump - if
equipped

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Cavity

Cartridge

Fuse

Mini Fuse

Description

10

—

20 Amp

Yellow

Battery Feed —
Cabin Compart-
ment Node
(CCN)

11

—

15 Amp Lt

Blue

Selectable Power
Outlet

12

—

20 Amp

Yellow

—

13

—

20 Amp

Yellow

—

14

—

10 Amp

Red

Ignition Off
Draw (IOD) —
Cabin Compart-
ment Node
(CCN)/ Interior
Lighting

Cavity

Cartridge

Fuse

Mini Fuse

Description

15

40 Amp

Green

—

Battery Feed —
Radiator Fan Re-
lay

16

—

15 Amp Lt.

Blue

IGN Run/ACC
— Cigar Lighter/
PWR Sunroof
Mod

17

—

10 Amp

Red

Ignition Off
Draw (IOD) —
Wireless Control
Module (WCM)/
Clock/Steering
Control Module
(SCM)

18

40 Amp

Green

—

Battery Feed —
Auto Shutdown
(ASD) Relay

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Cavity

Cartridge

Fuse

Mini Fuse

Description

19

—

20 Amp

Yellow

Ignition Off
Draw (IOD) —
Power Amp Feed
2 - if equipped

20

—

15 Amp Lt.

Blue

Ignition Off
Draw (IOD) —
Radio

21

—

10 Amp

Red

—

22

—

10 Amp

Red

Ignition Run —
Climate
Controls/Hot
Cupholder - if
equipped

23

—

15 Amp Lt.

Blue

Auto Shutdown
(ASD) Relay Feed
3

Cavity

Cartridge

Fuse

Mini Fuse

Description

24

—

25 Amp

Clear

Battery Feed —
PWR Sunroof
Feed

25

—

10 Amp

Red

Ignition Run —
Heated Mirrors -
If Equipped

26

—

15 Amp Lt.

Blue

Auto Shutdown
(ASD) Relay Feed
2

27

—

10 Amp

Red

Ignition Run —
Occupant Classi-
fication Module
(OCM)/Occupant
Restraint Control-
ler (ORC)

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Cavity

Cartridge

Fuse

Mini Fuse

Description

28

—

10 Amp

Red

Ignition Run —
Occupant Classi-
fication Module
(OCM)/Occupant
Restraint Control-
ler (ORC)

29

—

—

Hot Car (No Fuse
Required)

30

—

20 Amp

Yellow

Ignition Run —
Heated Seats - If
Equipped

31

—

10 Amp

Red

—

32

30 Amp

Pink

—

Auto Shutdown
(ASD) Relay Feed
1

Cavity

Cartridge

Fuse

Mini Fuse

Description

33

—

10 Amp

Red

Battery Feed —
Switch Bank/
Diagnostic Link
Connector/
Powertrain Con-
trol Module
(PCM)

34

30 Amp

Pink

—

Battery Feed —
Anti-Lock Brakes
(ABS) Module - if
equipped/
Electronic Stabil-
ity Program
(ESP) Module - If
Equipped

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Cavity

Cartridge

Fuse

Mini Fuse

Description

35

40 Amp

Green

—

Battery Feed —
Anti-Lock Brakes
(ABS) Module - If
Equipped/
Electronic Stabil-
ity Program
(ESP) Module - If
Equipped

36

30 Amp

Pink

—

Battery Feed —
Passenger Door
Module (PDM)/
Driver Door
Module (DDM)

37

—

25 Amp

Clear

Power Top Mod-

ule (If Equipped)

CAUTION!

• When installing the Totally Integrated Power

Module cover, it is important to ensure the cover is
properly positioned and fully latched. Failure to
do so may allow water to get into the Totally
Integrated Power Module, and possibly result in
an electrical system failure.

• When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to

use only a fuse having the correct amperage rating.
The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated
may result in a dangerous electrical system over-
load. If a properly rated fuse continues to blow, it
indicates a problem in the circuit that must be
corrected.

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VEHICLE STORAGE

If you will not be using your vehicle for more than
21 days, you may want to take steps to preserve your
battery.
• Disengage the mini-fuse in the Power Distribution

Center labeled IOD (Ignition Off-Draw).

• Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.

REPLACEMENT BULBS

All the inside bulbs are brass or glass wedge base.
Aluminum base bulbs are not approved and should not
be used for replacement.

LIGHT BULBS — Interior

Bulb No.

Front Courtesy/Reading Light . . . . . . . . . . . 578/W5W
Center Courtesy/Reading Light . . . . . . . . . . 578/W5W
Visor Vanity Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A6220
Glove Box Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A6220
Shift Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IKLE14140
Rear Compartment (Trunk) Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 579

NOTE:

For lighted switches, see your authorized dealer

for replacement.

LIGHT BULBS — Exterior

Bulb No.

Low Beam Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9006
High Beam Headlight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9005
Front Park/Turn Signal/Side Marker
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3157AK
Front Fog Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9145/H10
Center High Mounted Stop (CHMSL)
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W16W (921)
Rear Tail/Stop Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3157K
Rear Turn Signal Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3057
Backup Light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3157
License Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 or W5W

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BULB REPLACEMENT

Headlight

1. Raise and prop open the hood. Locate the connector
behind the headlight.

NOTE:

It may be necessary to remove the air cleaner

filter housing and position the totally integrated power
module aside prior to replacing the low beam headlight
on the driver’s side of the vehicle.

2. Reach into engine compartment and from behind the
lamp assembly and grasp the connector.

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