2007 Chrysler Sebring Owner Manual Sedan - Page 312

312 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Transaxle The automatic transaxle and differential assembly are contained within a single housing. All automatic transaxles (with the exception of the transaxle with the 3.5L engine, which has no dipstick and is dealer service only) are equipped with a conventional filler tube and dipstick. If fluid is added, it should be added through the dipstick hole in the case. Procedure For Checking Fluid Level The fluid level in the automatic transaxle should be checked whenever the vehicle is serviced. Operation with an improper fluid level will greatly reduce the life of the transaxle and of the fluid. The fluid level in the automatic transaxle with 3.5L engine, should be checked only by a trained technician. To properly check the automatic transaxle fluid level, the following procedure must be used: 1. The vehicle must be on level ground. 2. The engine should be running at curb idle speed for a minimum of 60 seconds. 3. Fully apply parking brake. 4. Place the gear selector momentarily in each gear position ending with the lever in P (PARK). Wipe the area around the dipstick clean to eliminate the possibility of dirt entering the transaxle. 5. Remove the dipstick and determine if the fluid is hot or warm. Hot fluid is approximately 180°F (82°C), which is the normal operating temperature after the vehicle has been driven at least 15 miles (24 km). The fluid cannot be comfortably held between the finger tips. Cold is when the fluid is below 80°F (27°C). 6. Wipe the dipstick clean and reinsert until seated. Remove dipstick and note 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".