Chrysler Sebring 2004 User manual

SERVICE MANUAL
2004
SEBRING/STRATUS SEDAN
SEBRING CONVERTIBLE
To order the special service tools used and
illustrated, please refer to the instructions on
inside back cover.
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DaimlerChrysler Corporation reserves the right to make changes in design or
to make additions to or improvements in its products without imposing any
obligations upon itself to install them on its products previously manufac-
tured.
Copyright © 2003 DaimlerChrysler Corporation

FOREWORD
This manual is designed as a supplement to be used along with the 2004 Sebring/Stratus Service Manual,
81-270-04025. For diagnosis or service procedures relating to other components or systems not in this manual,
refer to the 2004 Sebring/Stratus Service Manual.
The information contained in this service manual has been prepared for the professional automotive tech-
nician involved in daily repair operations. Information describing the operation and use of standard and
optional equipment is included in the Owner’s Manual provided with the vehicle.
Information in this manual is divided into groups. These groups contain description, operation, diagnosis,
testing, adjustments, removal, installation, disassembly, and assembly procedures for the systems and compo-
nents. To assist in locating a group title page, use the Group Tab Locator by clicking to the following page. The
solid bar after the group title is aligned to a solid tab on the first page of each group. The first page of the
group has a contents section that lists major topics within the group. If you are not sure which Group contains
the information you need, look up the Component/System in the alphabetical index located in the rear of this
manual.
A Service Manual Comment form is included at the rear of this manual. Use the form to provide
DaimlerChrysler Corporation with your comments and suggestions.
Tightening torques are provided as a specific value throughout this manual. This value represents the
midpoint of the acceptable engineering torque range for a given fastener application. These torque values are
intended for use in service assembly and installation procedures using the correct OEM fasteners. When
replacing fasteners, always use the same type (part number) fastener as removed.
DaimlerChrysler Corporation reserves the right to change testing procedures, specifications, diagnosis,
repair methods, or vehicle wiring at any time without prior notice or incurring obligation.

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Introduction
0Lubrication & Maintenance
2Suspension
3Differential & Driveline
5Brakes
6Clutch
7Cooling
8A Audio/Video
8B Chime/Buzzer
8E Electronic Control Modules
8F Engine Systems
8G Heated Systems
8H Horn
8I Ignition Control
8J Instrument Cluster
8L Lamps
8M Message Systems
8N Power Systems
8O Restraints
8P Speed Control
8Q Vehicle Theft Security
8R Wipers/Washers
8W Wiring
9Engine
11 Exhaust System
13 Frame & Bumpers
14 Fuel System
19 Steering
21 Transaxle
22 Tires/Wheels
23 Body
24 Heating & Air Conditioning
25 Emissions Control
Component and System Index
Service Manual Comment Forms (Rear of Manual)

INTRODUCTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page page
BODY CODE PLATE
DESCRIPTION ..........................1
FASTENER IDENTIFICATION
DESCRIPTION ..........................2
FASTENER USAGE
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION - FASTENER USAGE ........5
DESCRIPTION - THREADED HOLE REPAIR . . 5
INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
DESCRIPTION ..........................5
METRIC SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION ..........................5
TORQUE REFERENCES
DESCRIPTION ..........................8
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
DESCRIPTION ..........................9
VEHICLE SAFETY CERTIFICATION LABEL
DESCRIPTION .........................10
E-MARK LABEL
DESCRIPTION .........................10
VECI LABEL
DESCRIPTION .........................11
MANUFACTURER PLATE
DESCRIPTION .........................11
BODY CODE PLATE
DESCRIPTION
The Body Code Plate (Fig. 1) is located in the
engine compartment on the driver side strut tower.
There are seven lines of information on the body code
plate. Lines 4, 5, 6, and 7 are not used to define ser-
vice information. Information reads from left to right,
starting with line 3 in the center of the plate to line
1 at the bottom of the plate.
BODY CODE PLATE LINE 2
DIGITS 1, 2, AND 3
Paint procedure
DIGIT 4
Open Space
DIGITS 5 THROUGH 7
Primary paint
(Refer to 23 - BODY/PAINT - SPECIFICATIONS)
for Body Color Codes.
DIGIT 8 AND 9
Open Space
DIGITS 10 THROUGH 12
Secondary Paint
DIGIT 13 AND 14
Open Space
DIGITS 15 THROUGH 18
Interior Trim Code
DIGIT 19
Open Space
DIGITS 20, 21, AND 22
Engine Code
•ECC = 2.0L Four Cylinder 16 Valves DOHC
Gasoline
Fig. 1 BODY CODE PLATE
1 - PRIMARY PAINT
2 - SECONDARY PAINT
3 - VINYL ROOF
4 - VEHICLE ORDER NUMBER
5 - CAR LINE SHELL
6 - PAINT PROCEDURE
7 - ENGINE
8 - TRIM
9 - TRANSMISSION
10 - MARKET
11 - VIN
JR INTRODUCTION 1

•EDV = 2.4L Four Cylinder 16 Valves DOHC
Gasoline TURBO
•EDZ = 2.4L Four Cylinder 16 Valves DOHC Gas-
oline
•EEE = 2.7L Six Cylinder 24 Valves FFV
•EER = 2.7L Six Cylinder 24 Valves DOHC Gas-
oline
DIGIT 23
Open Space
BODY CODE PLATE LINE 1
DIGITS 1, 2, AND 3
Transaxle Codes
•DGL = 41TE 4-Speed Electronic Automatic
Transaxle
•DD5 = NV T350 5-Speed Manual Transaxle
•DDR = NV T850 5-Speed Manual Transaxle
DIGIT 4
Open Space
DIGIT 5
Market Code
•C = Canada
•B = International
•M = Mexico
•U = United States
DIGIT 6
Open Space
DIGITS 7 THROUGH 23
Vehicle Identification Number
•Refer to Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
paragraph for proper breakdown of VIN code.
IF TWO BODY CODE PLATES ARE REQUIRED
The last code shown on either plate will be fol-
lowed by END. When two plates are required, the
last code space on the first plate will indicate (CTD)
When a second plate is required, the first four
spaces of each line will not be used due to overlap of
the plates.
FASTENER IDENTIFICATION
DESCRIPTION
The SAE bolt strength grades range from grade 2
to grade 8. The higher the grade number, the greater
the bolt strength. Identification is determined by the
line marks on the top of each bolt head. The actual
bolt strength grade corresponds to the number of line
marks plus 2. The most commonly used metric bolt
strength classes are 9.8 and 10.9. The metric
strength class identification number is imprinted on
the head of the bolt. The higher the class number,
the greater the bolt strength. Some metric nuts are
imprinted with a single-digit strength class on the
nut face. Refer to the Fastener Identification and
Fastener Strength Charts (Fig. 2) and (Fig. 3).
2 INTRODUCTION JR
BODY CODE PLATE (Continued)

Fig. 2 FASTENER IDENTIFICATION
JR INTRODUCTION 3
FASTENER IDENTIFICATION (Continued)

Fig. 3 FASTENER STRENGTH
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FASTENER IDENTIFICATION (Continued)

FASTENER USAGE
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION - FASTENER USAGE
WARNING: USE OF AN INCORRECT FASTENER
MAY RESULT IN COMPONENT DAMAGE OR PER-
SONAL INJURY.
Fasteners and torque specifications references in
this Service Manual are identified in metric and SAE
format.
During any maintenance or repair procedures, it is
important to salvage all fasteners (nuts, bolts, etc.)
for reassembly. If the fastener is not salvageable, a
fastener of equivalent specification must be used.
DESCRIPTION - THREADED HOLE REPAIR
Most stripped threaded holes can be repaired using
a Helicoilt. Follow the vehicle or Helicoiltrecommen-
dations for application and repair procedures.
INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
DESCRIPTION
The graphic symbols illustrated in the following
International Control and Display Symbols Chart
(Fig. 4) are used to identify various instrument con-
trols. The symbols correspond to the controls and dis-
plays that are located on the instrument panel.
METRIC SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION
The metric system is based on quantities of one,
ten, one hundred, one thousand and one million.
The following chart will assist in converting metric
units to equivalent English and SAE units, or vise
versa.
Fig. 4 INTERNATIONAL CONTROL AND DISPLAY SYMBOLS
1 High Beam 13 Rear Window Washer
2 Fog Lamps 14 Fuel
3 Headlamp, Parking Lamps, Panel Lamps 15 Engine Coolant Temperature
4 Turn Warning 16 Battery Charging Condition
5 Hazard Warning 17 Engine Oil
6 Windshield Washer 18 Seat Belt
7 Windshield Wiper 19 Brake Failure
8 Windshield Wiper and Washer 20 Parking Brake
9 Windscreen Demisting and Defrosting 21 Front Hood
10 Ventilating Fan 22 Rear hood (Decklid)
11 Rear Window Defogger 23 Horn
12 Rear Window Wiper 24 Lighter
JR INTRODUCTION 5

CONVERSION FORMULAS AND EQUIVALENT VALUES
MULTIPLY BY TO GET MULTIPLY BY TO GET
in-lbs x
0.11298 = Newton Meters (N·m) N·m x 8.851 = in-lbs
ft-lbs x
1.3558 = Newton Meters (N·m) N·m x 0.7376 = ft-lbs
Inches Hg (60° F) x 3.377 = Kilopascals (kPa) kPa x
0.2961 = Inches Hg
psi x 6.895 = Kilopascals (kPa) kPa x 0.145 = psi
Inches x 25.4 = Millimeters (mm) mm x
0.03937 = Inches
Feet x
0.3048 = Meters (M) M x 3.281 = Feet
Yards x
0.9144 = Meters M x 1.0936 = Yards
mph x
1.6093 = Kilometers/Hr. (Km/h) Km/h x 0.6214 = mph
Feet/Sec x
0.3048 = Meters/Sec (M/S) M/S x 3.281 = Feet/Sec
mph x
0.4470 = Meters/Sec (M/S) M/S x 2.237 = mph
Kilometers/Hr. (Km/h) x
0.27778 = Meters/Sec (M/S) M/S x 3.600 Kilometers/Hr. (Km/h)
COMMON METRIC EQUIVALENTS
1 inch = 25 Millimeters 1 Cubic Inch = 16 Cubic Centimeters
1 Foot = 0.3 Meter 1 Cubic Foot = 0.03 Cubic Meter
1 Yard = 0.9 Meter 1 Cubic Yard = 0.8 Cubic Meter
1 Mile = 1.6 Kilometers
Refer to the Metric Conversion Chart to convert
torque values listed in metric Newton- meters (N·m). Also, use the chart to convert between millimeters (mm) and inches (in.) (Fig. 5).
6 INTRODUCTION JR
METRIC SYSTEM (Continued)

Fig. 5 METRIC CONVERSION CHART
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METRIC SYSTEM (Continued)

TORQUE REFERENCES
DESCRIPTION
Individual Torque Charts appear within many or
the Groups. Refer to the Standard Torque Specifica-
tions Chart for torque references not listed in the
individual torque charts (Fig. 6).
Fig. 6 TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is located
on the upper left corner of the instrument panel,
near the left windshield pillar (Fig. 7). The VIN con-
sists of 17 characters in a combination of letters and
numbers that provide specific information about the
vehicle. Refer to VIN Code Breakdown table for
decoding information.
VIN CODE BREAKDOWN
POSITION INTERPRETATION CODE = DESCRIPTION
1 Country of Origin 1 = Manufacture By DaimlerChrysler
Corporation.
2 Make B = Dodge
C = Chrysler
3 Vehicle Type 3 = Passenger Car
4 Passenger Safety A = Active Front and Side Airbag
D = Without Airbags
E = Active Driver and Passenger Airbag
5 Car Line J = Stratus/Cirrus
L = Sebring
6 Series 3 = M (Medium)
4 = H (High line)
5 = P (Premium)
6 = S (Sport)
7 = X (Special)
Transmission Table For Bux w/ABB,
ABJ B = 4 Speed Automatic N = 5-Speed Manual
7 Body Style 5 = Convertible / Open Body
6 = 4 Door Sedan
Fig. 7 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN Plate)
1 - V.I.N. PLATE
2 - DASH PANEL
3 - 17 DIGITS
4 - WINDSHIELD OPENING
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POSITION INTERPRETATION CODE = DESCRIPTION
8 Engines J = 2.4L 4 Cyl. 16V Pzev
R = 2.7L 6 Cyl. 24V DOHC Gasoline
S = 2.4L 4 Cyl. 16V DOHC Turbo Gasoline
T = 2.7L 6 Cyl. 24V DOHC FFV
X = 2.4L 4 Cyl. 16V DOHC Gasoline
9 Check Digit 0 through 9 or X
10 Model Year 4 = 2004
11 Plant N = Sterling Heights Assembly Plant
12 through 17 Sequence Number 6 digit number assigned by assembly plant.
VIN CHECK DIGIT
DESCRIPTION
To protect the consumer from theft and possible
fraud the manufacturer is required to include a
Check Digit at the ninth position of the Vehicle Iden-
tification Number. The check digit is used by the
manufacturer and government agencies to verify the
authenticity of the vehicle and official documenta-
tion. The formula to use the check digit is not
released to the general public.
VEHICLE SAFETY
CERTIFICATION LABEL
DESCRIPTION
A vehicle safety certification label is attached to
the rear shutface of the driver’s door (Fig. 8). This
label indicates date of manufacture (month and
year), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) front, Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR) rear and the Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN). The Month, Day and Hour of manu-
facture is also included.
All communications or inquiries regarding the
vehicle should include the Month-Day-Hour and
Vehicle Identification Number.
E-MARK LABEL
DESCRIPTION
An E-mark Label (Fig. 9) is located on the rear
shut face of the driver’s door. The label contains the
following information:
•Date of Manufacture
•Month-Day-Hour (MDH)
•Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
•Country Codes
•Regulation Number
•Regulation Amendment Number
•Approval Number
Fig. 8 VEHICLE SAFETY CERTIFICATION LABEL -
TYPICAL
Fig. 9 E-MARK LABEL
1 - COUNTRY CODE
2 - REGULATION NUMBER
3 - APPROVAL NUMBER
4 - AMENDMENT NUMBER
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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (Continued)

VECI LABEL
DESCRIPTION
All models have a Vehicle Emission Control Infor-
mation (VECI) Label. Chrysler permanently attaches
the label in the engine compartment. It cannot be
removed without defacing information and destroying
the label.
The label contains the vehicle’s emission specifica-
tions and vacuum hose routings. All hoses must be
connected and routed according to the label.
MANUFACTURER PLATE
DESCRIPTION
The Manufacturer Plate (Fig. 10) is located in the
engine compartment on the passenger side rear cor-
ner of the hood. The plate contains five lines of infor-
mation:
1. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
2. Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM)
3. Gross Train Mass (GTM)
4. Gross Front Axle Rating (GFAR)
5. Gross Rear Axle Rating (GRAR)
Fig. 10 MANUFACTURER PLATE
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LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page page
INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
DESCRIPTION ..........................1
FLUID TYPES
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION - ENGINE OIL AND
LUBRICANTS .........................1
DESCRIPTION - ENGINE COOLANT ........3
DESCRIPTION - FLEXIBLE FUEL VEHICLES
(2.7L ENGINES ONLY) ...................3
DESCRIPTION - AUTOMATIC/MANUAL
TRANSAXLE FLUID .....................4
DESCRIPTION - FUEL REQUIREMENTS .....5
FLUID CAPACITIES
SPECIFICATIONS
FLUID CAPACITIES .....................6
FLUID FILL/CHECK LOCATIONS
DESCRIPTION ..........................6
LUBRICATION POINTS
DESCRIPTION ..........................6
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION ........................7
DESCRIPTION - EXPORT ...............13
HOISTING
STANDARD PROCEDURE - HOISTING .......17
JUMP STARTING
STANDARD PROCEDURE - JUMP STARTING . 17
TOWING
STANDARD PROCEDURE - TOWING ........18
INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
DESCRIPTION
DaimlerChrysler Corporation uses international
symbols to identify engine compartment lubricant
and fluid inspection and fill locations (Fig. 1).
FLUID TYPES
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION - ENGINE OIL AND LUBRICANTS
WARNING: NEW OR USED ENGINE OIL CAN BE
IRRITATING TO THE SKIN. AVOID PROLONGED OR
REPEATED SKIN CONTACT WITH ENGINE OIL.
CONTAMINANTS IN USED ENGINE OIL, CAUSED BY
INTERNAL COMBUSTION, CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO
YOUR HEALTH. THOROUGHLY WASH EXPOSED
SKIN WITH SOAP AND WATER. DO NOT WASH
SKIN WITH GASOLINE, DIESEL FUEL, THINNER, OR
SOLVENTS, HEALTH PROBLEMS CAN RESULT. DO
NOT POLLUTE, DISPOSE OF USED ENGINE OIL
PROPERLY. CONTACT YOUR DEALER OR GOVERN-
MENT AGENCY FOR LOCATION OF COLLECTION
CENTER IN YOUR AREA.
When service is required, DaimlerChrysler Corpo-
ration recommends that only Mopartbrand parts,
lubricants and chemicals be used. Mopartprovides
the best engineered products for servicing
DaimlerChrysler Corporation vehicles.
Only lubricants bearing designations defined by
the following organization should be used.
•Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
•American Petroleum Institute (API)
•National Lubricating Grease Institute (NLGI)
Fig. 1 INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
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API SERVICE GRADE CERTIFIED
Use an engine oil that is API Certified (GF-3).
Mopartprovides engine oils, meeting Material Stan-
dard MS-6395, that meet or exceed this requirement.
SAE VISCOSITY
An SAE viscosity grade is used to specify the vis-
cosity of engine oil. Use only engine oils with multi-
ple viscosities such as 5W-30 or 10W-30. These are
specified with a dual SAE viscosity grade which indi-
cates the cold-to-hot temperature viscosity range.
Select an engine oil that is best suited to your par-
ticular temperature range and variation (Fig. 2).
ENERGY CONSERVING OIL
An Energy Conserving type oil is recommended for
gasoline engines. The designation of ENERGY CON-
SERVING is located on the label of an engine oil con-
tainer.
CONTAINER IDENTIFICATION
Standard engine oil identification notations have
been adopted to aid in the proper selection of engine
oil. The identifying notations are located on the front
label of engine oil plastic bottles and the top of
engine oil cans (Fig. 3).
This symbol means that the oil has been certified
by the American Petroleum Institute (API). Diamler-
Chrysler only recommends API Certified (GF-3)
engine oils that meet the requirements of Material
Standard MS-6395. Use Mopartor an equivalent oil
meeting the specification MS-6395.
SYNTHETIC ENGINE OILS
There are a number of engine oils being promoted
as either synthetic or semi-synthetic. If you chose to
use such a product, use only those oils that meet the
American Petroleum Institute (API) and SAE viscos-
ity standard. Follow the service schedule that
describes your driving type.
ENGINE OIL ADDITIVES/SUPPLEMENTS
The manufacturer does not recommend the addi-
tion of any engine oil additives/supplements to the
specified engine oil. Engine oil additives/supplements
should not be used to enhance engine oil perfor-
mance. Engine oil additives/supplements should not
be used to extend engine oil change intervals. No
additive is known to be safe for engine durability and
can degrade emission components. Additives can con-
tain undesirable materials that harm the long term
durability of engines by:
•Doubling the level of Phosphorus in the engine
oil. The ILSAC (International Lubricant Standard
Approval Committee) GF-2 and GF-3 standards
require that engine oil contain no more than 0.10%
Phosphorus to protect the vehicles emissions perfor-
mance. Addition of engine oil additives/supplements
can poison, from the added sulfur and phosphorus,
catalysts and hinder efforts to guarantee emissions
performance to 80,000 miles.
•Altering the viscosity characteristics of the
engine oil so that it no longer meets the require-
ments of the specified viscosity grade.
•Creating potential for an undesirable additive
compatibility interaction in the engine crankcase.
Generally it is not desirable to mix additive packages
from different suppliers in the crankcase; there have
been reports of low temperature engine failures
caused by additive package incompatibility with such
mixtures.
GEAR LUBRICANTS
SAE ratings also apply to multigrade gear lubri-
cants. In addition, API classification defines the
lubricants usage. Such as API GL-5 and SAE 75W-
90.
LUBRICANTS AND GREASES
Lubricating grease is rated for quality and usage
by the NLGI. All approved products have the NLGI
symbol (Fig. 4) on the label. At the bottom of the
NLGI symbol is the usage and quality identification
letters. Wheel bearing lubricant is identified by the
letter “G”. Chassis lubricant is identified by the letter
“L”. The letter following the usage letter indicates
Fig. 2 TEMPERATURE/ENGINE OIL VISCOSITY
Fig. 3 API SYMBOL
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FLUID TYPES (Continued)

the quality of the lubricant. The following symbols
indicate the highest quality.
SPECIALIZED LUBRICANTS AND OILS
Some maintenance or repair procedures may
require the use of specialized lubricants or oils. Con-
sult the appropriate sections in this manual for the
correct application of these lubricants.
DESCRIPTION - ENGINE COOLANT
WARNING: ANTIFREEZE IS AN ETHYLENE GLYCOL
BASE COOLANT AND IS HARMFUL IF SWAL-
LOWED OR INHALED. IF SWALLOWED, DRINK
TWO GLASSES OF WATER AND INDUCE VOMIT-
ING. IF INHALED, MOVE TO FRESH AIR AREA.
SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT
STORE IN OPEN OR UNMARKED CONTAINERS.
WASH SKIN AND CLOTHING THOROUGHLY AFTER
COMING IN CONTACT WITH ETHYLENE GLYCOL.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DISPOSE OF
GLYCOL BASE COOLANT PROPERLY, CONTACT
YOUR DEALER OR GOVERNMENT AGENCY FOR
LOCATION OF COLLECTION CENTER IN YOUR
AREA. DO NOT OPEN A COOLING SYSTEM WHEN
THE ENGINE IS AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE OR
HOT UNDER PRESSURE, PERSONAL INJURY CAN
RESULT. AVOID RADIATOR COOLING FAN WHEN
ENGINE COMPARTMENT RELATED SERVICE IS
PERFORMED, PERSONAL INJURY CAN RESULT.
CAUTION: Use of Propylene Glycol based coolants
is not recommended, as they provide less freeze
protection and less boiling protection.
The cooling system is designed around the coolant.
The coolant must accept heat from engine metal, in
the cylinder head area near the exhaust valves and
engine block. Then coolant carries the heat to the
radiator where the tube/fin radiator can transfer the
heat to the air.
The use of aluminum cylinder blocks, cylinder
heads, and water pumps requires special corrosion
protection. MopartAntifreeze/Coolant, 5
Year/100,000 Mile Formula (MS-9769), or the equiva-
lent ethylene glycol base coolant with hybrid organic
corrosion inhibitors (called HOAT, for Hybrid Organic
Additive Technology) is recommended. This coolant
offers the best engine cooling without corrosion when
mixed with 50% Ethylene Glycol and 50% distilled
water to obtain a freeze point of -37°C (-35°F). If it
loses color or becomes contaminated, drain, flush,
and replace with fresh properly mixed coolant solu-
tion.
The green coolant MUST NOT BE MIXED with
the orange or magenta coolants. When replacing cool-
ant the complete system flush must be performed
before using the replacement coolant.
CAUTION: MoparTAntifreeze/Coolant, 5 Year/100,000
Mile Formula (MS-9769) may not be mixed with any
other type of antifreeze. Doing so will reduce the cor-
rosion protection and may result in premature water
pump seal failure. If non-HOAT coolant is introduced
into the cooling system in an emergency, it should be
replaced with the specified coolant as soon as possi-
ble.
DESCRIPTION - FLEXIBLE FUEL VEHICLES
(2.7L ENGINES ONLY)
The information in this section is for Flexible Fuel
Vehicles (FFV) only. These vehicles can be identified
by the unique Fuel Filler Door Label that states
Ethanol (E-85) or Unleaded Gasoline Only. This
section only covers those subjects that are unique to
these vehicles. Please refer to the other sections of
this manual for information on features that are
common between Flexible Fuel and gasoline only
powered vehicles.
CAUTION: Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler
door label can operate on E-85.
Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
E-85 is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel etha-
nol and 15% unleaded gasoline.
WARNING: Ethanol vapors are extremely flammable
and could cause serious personal injury. Never
have any smoking materials lit in or near the vehi-
cle when removing the fuel filler tube cap (gas cap)
or filling the tank. Do not use E-85 as a cleaning
agent and never use it near an open flame.
Fig. 4 NLGI SYMBOL
1 - WHEEL BEARINGS
2 - CHASSIS LUBRICATION
3 - CHASSIS AND WHEEL BEARINGS
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FLUID TYPES (Continued)