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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
Cooling System
rusty in appearance, the system should be drained,
flushed, and refilled with fresh engine coolant (anti-
freeze). Check the front of the A/C condenser for any
accumulationofbugs,leaves,etc.Ifdirty,cleanbygently
spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the
faceofthecondenser.
WARNING!
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Whenworkingneartheradiatorcoolingfan,dis-
connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition
switchtotheLOCKposition.Thefanistempera-
ture controlled and can start at anytime the igni-
tionswitchisintheONposition.
Youorotherscanbebadlyburnedbyhotengine
coolant(antifreeze)orsteamfromyourradiator.If
you see or hear steam coming from under the
hood,donotopenthehooduntiltheradiatorhas
had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling
systempressurecapwhentheradiatorishot.
Checkthecoolantrecoverybottletubingforbrittlerub-
ber,cracking,tears,cuts,andtightnessoftheconnection
at the bottle and radiator. Inspect the entire system for
leaks.
CoolingSystem—Drain,Flush,andRefill
If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or contains a
considerableamountofsediment,cleanandflushwitha
reliable cooling system cleaner. Follow with a thorough
rinsing to remove all deposits and chemicals. Properly
disposeoftheoldenginecoolant(antifreeze).
CoolantChecks
Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every
12
applicable). If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or
months (before the onset of freezing weather, where
Refertothe“MaintenanceSchedule”inSection8ofthis
manualforthepropermaintenanceintervals.
| Categories | Chrysler Manuals, Chrysler Sebring Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2009 |
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