key CHRYSLER SEBRING 2010 3.G Workshop Manual

Towing Without Power — Override Transaxle
Interlock System
Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed
with the ignition in the LOCK position. A dolly should be
used under the front wheels if the rear wheels are raised.
Proper towing equipment is necessary to prevent dam-
age to the vehicle.
Battery power is required to release the brake/transaxle
interlock system. There is an override system that allows
you to shift out of PARK in case of loss of power. To
activate the override system:
•Firmly apply the parking brake.
•Insert the ignition key and rotate it to the ON position.
•Remove the cupholder liner.
•Insert a key, screwdriver, or similar object into the
front hole then push and hold the manual override
release lever forward.
•While holding the release lever forward, move the
shift lever from PARK to NEUTRAL.
•Release the override.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 337

the gas cap is properly tightened. Press the trip odometer
“Reset” button to turn off the message. If the problem
persists, the message will appear the next time the
vehicle is started. This might indicate a damaged cap. If
the problem is detected twice in a row, the system will
turn on the “Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL).” Resolv-
ing the problem will turn the MIL light off.
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass
an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.For states that require an Inspection and Mainte-
nance (I/M), this check verifies the “Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not
on when the engine is running, and that the OBD II
system is ready for testing. Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II
system may
notbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace-
ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not
ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
Your vehicle has a simple ignition key-actuated test,
which you can use prior to going to the test station. To
check if your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must
do the following:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, but do not
crank or start the engine.
2. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start
this test over.
3. As soon as you turn the ignition switch to the ON
position, you will see the MIL symbol come on as part of
a normal bulb check.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 345

Automatic Transaxle..............12,238,241,368
Adding Fluid ................... 369,370,394
Filter ............................... 370
Fluid and Filter Changes ................. 370
Fluid Level Check ................... 369,370
Interlock System .................... 243,244
Reset Mode .......................... 247
Selection Of Lubricant ................... 394
Shifting ............................. 241
Special Additives ...................... 370
Autostick ............................. 248
Back-Up Lights ......................... 387
Battery ............................... 352
Jump Starting ......................... 29
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ....... 25
Location ............................ 352
Belts, Seat .............................. 82
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 356B-Pillar Location
........................ 272
Brake Assist System ...................... 260
Brake, Parking .......................... 254
Brake System ........................... 366
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... 256
Fluid Check ....................... 366,394
Master Cylinder ....................... 366
Parking ............................. 254
Warning Light ........................ 147
Brakes ............................... 366
Brake/Transaxle Interlock .................. 243
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 79
Bulb Replacement ..................... 382,383
Bulbs, Light .......................... 84,382
Calibration, Compass ..................... 164
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ......... 20
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 392
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INDEX 425

Ignition............................... 12
Key ................................ 12
Lock ................................ 12
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 12
Illuminated Entry ........................ 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 15
Infant Restraint ...................... 69,70,71
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 158
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 89
Instrument Cluster .................... 144,145
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 143
Instrument Panel Cover ................... 374
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 376
Integrated Power Module (Fuses) ............ 377
Interior Appearance Care .................. 374
Interior Lights .......................... 111
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 113
Introduction ............................. 4 Jack Location
........................... 323
Jack Operation ....................... 323,324
Jacking Instructions ...................... 324
Jump Starting .......................... 329
Key, Programming ........................ 16
Key, Replacement ........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Key-In Reminder ......................... 14
Keyless Entry System ...................... 20
Keyless Entry System (Sedan) ................ 20
Keys ................................. 12
Knee Bolster ............................ 53
Lane Change and Turn Signals .............. 153
Lane Change Assist ...................... 108
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 40
432 INDEX

Phone, Cellular.......................... 93
Phone, Hands-Free (Uconnect™) .............. 93
Placard, Tire and Loading Information ......... 272
Power Deck Lid Release ....................... 36
Door Locks ........................... 30
Mirrors .............................. 90
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) .......... 129
Seats ................................ 97
Steering ............................. 253
Sunroof ............................. 126
Windows ............................. 33
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts .............. 52
Preparation for Jacking .................... 324
Pretensioners Seat Belts ............................ 47
Programmable Electronic Features ............ 166
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 25 Radial Ply Tires
......................... 279
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap) .......... 363
Radio Operation ........................ 219
Radio Remote Controls .................... 216
Radio, Satellite (Uconnect studios)........... 210
Rear Cupholder ......................... 132
Rear Seat, Folding .................... 102,103
Rear Window Defroster ................... 138
Rear Window Features .................... 138
Rearview Mirrors ........................ 89
Recreational Towing ...................... 318
Reformulated Gasoline .................... 295
Refrigerant ............................ 355
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 51
Remote Control Door Locks ........................... 20
Security Alarm ......................... 18
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 20
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan) ............... 20
436 INDEX

Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 216
Remote Starting System .................... 26
Remote Trunk Release ..................... 36
Replacement Bulbs ....................... 382
Replacement Keys ........................ 16
Replacement Parts ....................... 346
Replacement Tires ....................... 282
Reporting Safety Defects ................... 418
Resetting Oil Change Indicator ...........151,161
Restraint, Head .......................... 98
Restraints, Child ......................... 69
Restraints, Infant ......................... 70
Reverse Lights .......................... 387
Rotation, Tires .......................... 284
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 82
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 84
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 418
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 81 Safety Information, Tire
................... 266
Safety Tips ............................. 80
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 212
Satellite Radio (Uconnect studios)........... 210
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 396
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 376
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 51
Seat Belts .............................. 82
Adjustable Shoulder Belt .................. 45
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage ........ 45
And Pregnant Women ................... 52
Child Restraint ....................... 69,78
Extender ............................. 52
Front Seat .......................... 40,41
Inspection ............................ 82
Operating Instructions ................... 41
Pretensioners .......................... 47
Rear Seat ............................. 40
Reminder ............................ 146
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INDEX 437

Untwisting Procedure.................... 44
Seat Belts (Sedan) ........................ 38
Seats ................................. 93
Adjustment ........................... 94
Cleaning ............................ 103
Heated ............................. 101
Lumbar Support ....................... 96
Power ............................... 97
Rear Folding ....................... 102,103
Rear Folding (Sedan) ................... 134
Reclining ............................. 95
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ................ 18
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ..........362,393
Selection of Oil ......................... 349
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ................... 15
Sentry Key Programming ................... 16
Service Assistance ....................... 415
Service Contract ......................... 417
Service Manuals ........................ 419 Setting the Clock
..........169,171,186,187,190,200
Settings, Personal ........................ 166
Shifting Automatic Transaxle .................... 241
Shoulder Belts ........................... 40
Side Airbag ............................. 63
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters) .......... 230
Signals, Turn ......................... 84,387
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On ............... 250
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ................. 283
Snow Tires ............................ 284
Spare Tire .......................... 279,323
Specifications Oil ................................ 349
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ........... 117,152
Speedometer ........................... 145
Starting ............................... 238
Engine Fails to Start .................... 239
Starting and Operating .................... 238
438 INDEX

Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 25
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . 120
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 25
Transporting Pets ........................ 79
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 281
Trip Odometer .......................... 149
Trip Odometer Reset Button ................ 152
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid) ...................... 36
Trunk Release, Emergency ................37,38
Trunk Release Remote Control ............... 36
Turn Signals ...................... 108,153,387
Uconnect™ (Hands-Free Phone) .............. 93
Understanding Your Instrument Panel ......... 143
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 421
Universal Transmitter ..................... 120
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... 294 Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt
.............. 44
Upholstery Care ........................ 374
Vanity Mirrors ........................... 92
Variance, Compass ....................... 165
Vehicle Certification Label ................. 305
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............ 6
Vehicle Loading ................... 273,305,307
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .............. 7
Vehicle Storage ....................... 229,382
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .......... 18
Video Entertainment System™
(Rear Seat Video System) .................. 214
Viscosity, Engine Oil ...................... 350
Voice Recognition System (VR) ............... 93
Warning Lights
(Instrument Cluster Description) ............. 145
Warnings and Cautions ..................... 6
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INDEX 441