STARTINGANDOPERATING
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Starting
CAUTION!
ThecharacteristicsofE-85fuelmakeitunsuitableforuse
when ambient temperatures fall below 0° F (-18° C). In
the range of 0° F (-18° C) to 32° F (0° C), you may
experienceanincreaseinthetimeittakesforyourengine
to start, and a deterioration in drivability (sags and/or
hesitations)untiltheengineisfullywarmedup.
Replacingfuelsystemcomponentswithnon-ethanol
compatiblecomponentscandamageyourvehicle.
Maintenance
CruisingRange
CAUTION!
Because E-85 fuel contains less energy per gallon than
gasoline, you will experience an increase in fuel con-
sumption. You can expect your miles per gallon (mpg)
and your driving range to decrease by about 30% com-
paredtogasolineoperation.
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Donotuseethanolmixturegreaterthan85%inyour
vehicle. It will cause difficulty in cold starting and
mayaffectdrivability.
ReplacementParts
ManycomponentsinyourFlexibleFuelVehicle(FFV)are
designedtobecompatiblewithethanol.Alwaysbesure
that your vehicle is serviced with correct ethanol com-
patibleparts.
| Categories | Chrysler Manuals, Chrysler Sebring Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2008 |
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