trunk CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN 2008 3.G Owner's Manual

VEHICLE STORAGE
If you will not be using your vehicle for more than 21
days, you may want to take steps to preserve your
battery. You may:
•Disengage the mini-fuse in the Power Distribution
Center labeled IOD (Ignition Off-Draw).
•Or, disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
REPLACEMENT BULBS
All the inside bulbs are brass or glass wedge base.
Aluminum base bulbs are not approved and should not
be used for replacement.
LIGHT BULBS — Interior Bulb Number
Front Courtesy/Reading Lights..........578/W5W
Center Courtesy/Reading Lights.........578/W5W
Visor Vanity Lights.....................A6220
Glove Box Light......................... 194LIGHT BULBS — Interior Bulb Number
Shift Indicator Light................. JKLE14140
Rear Compartment (Trunk) Light............. 579
NOTE:For lighted switches, see your dealer for replace-
ment instructions.
LIGHTS BULBS — Outside Bulb No.
Low Beam Headlight.....................9006
High Beam Headlight.....................9005
Front Park/Turn Signal/Side Marker Light. . . 3157AK
Front Fog Light.....................9145//H10
Center High Mounted Stop Light
(CHMSL)........................ W16W(921)
Rear Tail/Stop.........................3157K
Decklid Tail Light....................... T3.25
Rear Turn Signal......................3157AK
Backup Light..........................3157K
License Light........................... 168
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 417
7

Tail/Stop Light, Rear Turn Signal Light, Backup
Light
The taillights are a two piece design. The turn signal,
brake and taillights are located in the rear corner body
panel housing. The back up and taillights are located in
the trunk lid housing.
Changing the Tail/Stop Light or Rear Turn Signal
Light
1. Open the trunk and gently pull back the trunk liner
behind the tail lamp
Split Taillight Assembly
Pull Back Trunk Liner
424 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

5. Remove the bulb from the connector socket and install
the replacement bulb.
6. Install the bulb and connector assembly into the
taillight housing and rotate the connector one-quarter
turn clockwise to lock it in place.
7. Reinstall the taillight housing.
Changing the Backup Light
1. Open the trunk.
2. Rotate the bulb’s electrical connector one-quarter turn
counterclockwise and remove it from the housing.
Backup and Rear Fog Light
1 — Rear Fog Light
2 — Backup Light 426 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Center High-Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL)
1. Open the trunk lid.
2. Rotate the bulb’s electrical connector one-quarter turn
counterclockwise and remove it from the CHMSL hous-
ing.3. Remove the bulb from the connector socket and install
the replacement bulb.
4. Install the bulb and connector assembly into the
CHMSL housing and rotate the connector one-quarter
turn clockwise to lock it in place.
High-mounted Stop Light Bulb Replacement
428 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Delay (Intermittent) Wipers............... 29,138
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 377
Digital Video Disc (DVD) Player..........222,225
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 136
Dipsticks
Automatic Transaxle.................403,404
Oil (Engine).......................... 380
Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 368
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 398
Engine Oil........................... 384
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 31
Door Opener, Garage..................... 144
DriveBelts ............................ 384
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 291
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water................................ 292
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System)...... 240E-85 Fuel............................. 328
Electric Rear Window Defrost............... 258
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 87
Electrical Power Outlets................... 154
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 141
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 287
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 183
Emergency, In Case of
Jacking............................. 356
Jump Starting......................... 364
Towing ............................. 368
Emergency Trunk Release................. 39,40
Emission Control System Maintenance......378,434
Engine........................ 78,374,375,376
Air Cleaner.......................... 385
Block Heater......................... 269
Break-In Recommendations................ 78
Checking Oil Level..................... 380
Coolant (Antifreeze).................395,430
456 INDEX

Radio Operation...................223,226,242
Radio, Satellite..............222,223,225,227,234
Radio (Sound Systems).................222,225
Rear Cup Holder........................ 161
Rear Seat, Folding....................128,129
Rear Wheel Bearings..................... 406
Rear Window Defroster................... 258
Rear Window Features.................... 258
Rearview Mirrors........................ 85
Recorder, Event Data...................... 65
Recreational Towing...................349,369
Reformulated Gasoline.................... 324
Refrigerant............................ 389
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 49
Remote Control
Door Locks........................... 21
Security Alarm......................... 18
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................. 21
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan)............... 21Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 238
Remote Starting System.................... 27
Remote Trunk Release..................... 38
Replacement Bulbs....................... 417
Replacement Keys........................ 16
Replacement Parts....................... 379
Replacement Tires....................... 310
Reporting Safety Defects................... 446
Resetting Oil Change Indicator...........175,185
Restraint, Head......................... 125
Restraints, Child......................... 67
Restraints, Infant......................... 68
Reverse Lights.......................... 424
Rotation, Tires.......................... 313
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 79
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 80
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 446
Safety Information, Tire................... 294
INDEX 465
10

Guide .............................. 341
Recreational.......................349,369
Weight .............................. 341
Towing Assistance....................... 102
Traction.............................. 292
TrailerTowing .......................... 338
Cooling System Tips.................... 349
Hitches............................. 340
Minimum Requirements................. 343
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 342
Wiring .............................. 346
TrailerTowingGuide ..................... 341
TrailerWeight .......................... 341
Transaxle............................. 270
Additives............................ 405
Automatic.................... 13,264,270,403
Autostick............................ 275
Filter ............................... 405
Maintenance.......................... 403Operation........................... 270
Overdrive........................... 274
Selection of Lubricant................... 432
Transmission
Range Indicator....................... 174
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 25
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . 144
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 25
Transporting Pets........................ 77
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 309
Trip Odometer.......................... 174
Trip Odometer Reset Button................ 176
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid)...................... 38
Trunk Release, Emergency................ 39,40
Trunk Release Remote Control............... 38
Turn Signals......................135,179,424
INDEX 469
10

Electrical Power Outlets................... 154
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 141
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 287
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 183
Emergency, In Case of
Jacking............................. 356
Jump Starting......................... 364
Towing ............................. 368
Emergency Trunk Release................. 39,40
Emission Control System Maintenance......378,434
Engine........................ 78,374,375,376
Air Cleaner.......................... 385
Block Heater......................... 269
Break-In Recommendations................ 78
Checking Oil Level..................... 380
Coolant (Antifreeze).................395,430
Cooling ............................. 394
Exhaust Gas Caution.................... 327
Fuel Requirements..................323,429Jump Starting......................... 364
Oil ...........................380,429,430
Oil Change Interval............175,185,382,434
Oil Filler Cap.................374,375,376,383
OilFilter ............................ 384
Oil Filter Disposal...................... 384
Oil Selection.......................382,429
Oil Synthetic......................... 383
Operation............................ 78
Overheating.......................... 353
Temperature Gauge..................... 172
Engine Oil Viscosity...................... 383
Enhanced Accident Response Feature.......... 62
Entry System, Illuminated.................. 20
Ethanol............................... 324
Event Data Recorder...................... 65
Exhaust Gas Caution................ 78,327,394
Exhaust System......................... 393
Extender, Seat Belt........................ 51
476 INDEX

Remote Trunk Release..................... 38
Replacement Bulbs....................... 417
Replacement Keys........................ 16
Replacement Parts....................... 379
Replacement Tires....................... 310
Reporting Safety Defects................... 446
Resetting Oil Change Indicator...........175,185
Restraint, Head......................... 125
Restraints, Child......................... 67
Restraints, Infant......................... 68
Reverse Lights.......................... 424
Rotation, Tires.......................... 313
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 79
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 80
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 446
Safety Information, Tire................... 294
Safety Tips............................. 78
Satellite Radio...............222,223,225,227,234Satellite Radio Antenna................... 235
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 434
Seat Belt Maintenance..................... 411
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 49
Seat Belts
Adjustable Shoulder Belt.................. 48
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 48
And Pregnant Women................... 51
Child Restraint....................... 67,76
Extender............................. 51
Front Seat.......................... 42,43
Operating Instructions................... 43
Pretensioners.......................... 48
Rear Seat............................. 42
Reminder............................ 173
Untwisting Procedure.................... 47
Seat Belts (Sedan)........................ 40
Seats................................. 121
Adjustment.......................... 121
INDEX 485
10

Selection of Lubricant................... 432
Transmission
Range Indicator....................... 174
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 25
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . 144
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 25
Transporting Pets........................ 77
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 309
Trip Odometer.......................... 174
Trip Odometer Reset Button................ 176
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid)...................... 38
Trunk Release, Emergency................ 39,40
Trunk Release Remote Control............... 38
Turn Signals......................135,179,424
UCI Connector......................... 229
UConnect™ (Hands-Free Phone)........... 89,225Understanding Your Instrument Panel......... 169
Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 449
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 229
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port...........222,225
Universal Transmitter..................... 144
Unleaded Gasoline....................... 323
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt.............. 47
Upholstery Care........................ 408
USB Port...........................222,225
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses................. 400
VanityMirrors ........................... 89
Variance, Compass....................... 189
Vehicle Certification Label................. 335
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)............ 6
Vehicle Loading...................300,335,337
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 7
Vehicle Storage.......................255,417
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).......... 18
INDEX 489
10