CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN 2010 3.G Owners Manual

UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
Instrument Panel Features ............... 144
 Instrument Cluster .................... 145
 Instrument Cluster Descriptions ........... 146
 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) –
If Equipped .......................... 159
▫ Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays ........................... 161
▫ Oil Change Required .................. 162
▫ Trip Functions ...................... 162
▫ Compass Display .................... 164 ▫
Personal Settings
(Customer-Programmable Features) ....... 167
 Setting The Analog Clock ................ 169
 Sales Code REQ — AM/FM Stereo Radio And
6–Disc CD/DVD Changer
(MP3/WMA AUX Jack) .................. 170
▫ Operating Instructions - Radio Mode ...... 170
▫ Operation Instructions - (Disc Mode For CD
And MP3/WMA Audio Play, DVD-Video) . . . 178
▫ Notes On Playing MP3/WMA Files ....... 180
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▫List Button
(Disc Mode For MP3/WMA Play) ......... 183
▫ Info Button
(Disc Mode For MP3/WMA Play) ......... 183
 Sales Code (RER/REN) — AM/FM/CD/DVD
Radio – If Equipped .................... 186
▫ Operating Instructions — Voice Recognition
System (VR) — If Equipped ............. 186
▫ Operating Instructions — uconnect™ phone
— If Equipped ...................... 186
▫ Clock Setting Procedure ............... 186
 Sales Code RES — AM/FM Stereo Radio With
CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack)............... 188
▫ Operating Instructions — Radio Mode ..... 188▫
Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play ................. 191
▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files ............ 193
▫ Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode .... 196
 Sales Code RES/RSC — AM/FM Stereo Radio
With CD Player (MP3 AUX Jack) And
Sirius Radio .......................... 197
▫ Operating Instructions — Radio Mode ..... 197
▫ Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play ................. 203
▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files ............ 205
▫ List Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) ...... 207
▫ Info Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) ...... 208
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uconnect™ studios (Satellite Radio)
— If Equipped (REN/REQ/RER/RES
Radios Only) ......................... 209
▫ System Activation .................... 209
▫ Electronic Serial Number/Sirius
Identification Number (ESN/SID) ......... 209
▫
Selecting uconnect™ studios (Satellite) Mode. . 210
▫ Satellite Antenna ..................... 210
▫ Reception Quality .................... 210
▫ Operating Instructions - uconnect™ studios
(Satellite) Mode ..................... 211
▫ Operating Instructions - uconnect™ phone
(If Equipped) ....................... 213
 Video Entertainment System (VES)™
— If Equipped ........................ 213 
Remote Sound System Controls
— If Equipped ........................ 215
▫ Right-Hand Switch Functions ............ 216
▫ Left-Hand Switch Functions For Radio
Operation .......................... 216
▫ Left-Hand Switch Functions For Media
(i.e., CD) Operation ................... 216
 CD/DVD Maintenance ................. 217
 Radio Operation And Cellular Phones ....... 217
 Climate Controls ...................... 217
▫ Manual Heating And Air Conditioning ..... 218
▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)
— If Equipped ...................... 222
▫ Operating Tips ...................... 2284
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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
1 — Air Outlet6 — Radio11 — Storage Compartment
2 — Side Window Demister Outlet 7 — Passenger Airbag 12 — Climate Control
3 — Instrument Cluster 8 — Glove Compartment13 — Trunk Release Button
4 — Ignition Switch 9 — Heated Seat Switch – If Equipped
5 — Analog Clock 10 — Hazard Switch
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DESCRIPTIONS
1. Temperature Gauge
The temperature gauge shows engine coolant tempera-
ture. Any reading below the red area of the gauge shows
that the engine cooling system is operating properly. The
gauge pointer may show a higher than normal tempera-
ture when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades, in
heavy stop and go traffic, or when towing a trailer.
If the pointer rises to theH(red) mark, the instrument
cluster will sound a chime. Pull over and stop the vehicle.
Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until
the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the
pointer remains on the H(red) mark, turn the engine off
immediately and call for service.
There are steps that you can take to slow down an
impending overheat condition. If your air conditioning is
on, turn it off. The air conditioning system adds heat to
the engine cooling system and turning off the A/C removes this heat. You can also turn the Temperature
control to maximum heat, the Mode control to Floor and
the Fan control to High. This allows the heater core to act
as a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat
from the engine cooling system.
2. Fuel Door Reminder
This is a reminder that the Fuel Filler Door is
located on the left side of the vehicle.
3. Fuel Gauge
When the ignition switch is in the ON position, the
pointer will show the level of fuel remaining in the fuel
tank.
4. Speedometer
Indicates the vehicle speed in miles per hour (MPH) and
kilometers per hour (km/h).
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5. Low Fuel LightWhen the fuel level drops to approximately 2.0 gal-
lons (7.6 Liters), the fuel symbol will light and a
single chime will sound.
NOTE: This light will remain on until a minimum of
approximately 3.0 gallons of fuel is added.
6. Charging System Light This light shows the status of the electrical charg-
ing system. The light should come on briefly when
the ignition is first turned on and remain on briefly as a
bulb check. If the light stays on or comes on while
driving, turn off some of the vehicle’s electrical devices,
such as the Front Fog Lights or Rear Window Defroster.
If the Charging System Light remains on, it means that
the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging
system. Obtain SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. See your local
authorized dealer. If jump starting is required, refer to “Jump Starting
Procedures” in section 6 of this manual.
7. Airbag Warning Light
The light comes on and remains on for six to
eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition
switch is first turned ON. If the light does not
turn on during starting, stays on, or turns on
while driving, have the system inspected by an autho-
rized dealer.
8. Seat Belt Reminder Light When the ignition switch is first turned ON, this
light will come on for about six seconds. A chime
will sound if you have not pulled the shoulder belt
out of the retractor. This is a reminder to “buckle up”. If
you do not buckle up, the light will remain on.
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9. Oil Pressure Warning LightThis light indicates low engine oil pressure. The
light will come on and remain on when the
ignition switch is turned from the OFF to the ON
position, and the light will turn off after the engine is
started. If the bulb does not come on during starting,
have the system checked by an authorized dealer.
If the light comes on and remains on while driving, stop
the vehicle and shut off the engine. DO NOT OPERATE
THE VEHICLE UNTIL THE CAUSE IS CORRECTED.
The light does not show the quantity of oil in the engine.
This can be determined using the procedure shown in
Section 7.
10. Engine Temperature Warning Light This light warns of an overheated engine condi-
tion. If the engine is critically hot, a warning chime
will sound 10 times. After the chime turns off, the
engine will still be critically hot until the light goes out. 11. Brake Warning Light
This light monitors various brake functions,
including brake fluid level and parking brake
application. If the brake light turns on, it may
indicate that the parking brake is applied, that
the brake fluid level is low, or that there is a problem with
the anti-lock brake system (if equipped).
The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capac-
ity in the event of a failure to a portion of the hydraulic
system. Failure of either half of the dual brake system is
indicated by the Brake Warning Light which will turn on
when the brake fluid level in the master cylinder has
dropped below a specified level.
The light will remain on until the cause is corrected.
NOTE: The light may flash momentarily during sharp
cornering maneuvers which change fluid level condi-
tions. The vehicle should have service performed, and
the brake fluid level checked.
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If brake failure is indicated, immediate repair is neces-
sary.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the brake light on is danger-
ous. Part of the brake system may have failed. It will
take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have an
accident. Have the vehicle checked immediately.
Vehicles equipped with Anti-Lock brakes (ABS), are also
equipped with Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD).
In the event of an EBD failure, the Brake Warning Light
will turn on along with the ABS Light. Immediate repair
to the ABS system is required.
The operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked
by turning the ignition switch from the OFF position to
the ON position. The light should illuminate for approxi-
mately three seconds. The light should then turn off unless the parking brake is applied or a brake fault is
detected. If the light does not illuminate, have the light
inspected by an authorized dealer.
The light also will turn on when the parking brake is
applied with the ignition switch in the ON position.
NOTE:
This light shows only that the parking brake is
applied. It does not show the degree of brake application.
12. Tachometer
The silver area of the scale shows the permissible engine
revolutions-per-minute (RPM x 1000) for each gear range.
Before reaching the red area, ease up on the accelerator to
prevent engine damage.
13. Shift Lever Indicator
The Shift Lever Indicator is self-contained within the
instrument cluster. It displays the gear position of the
automatic transmission.
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NOTE:You must apply the brakes before shifting from
PARK.
14. Odometer/Trip Odometer
The odometer shows the total distance the vehicle has
been driven. U.S. Federal regulations require that upon
transfer of vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the
purchaser the correct mileage that the vehicle has been
driven. If your odometer needs to be repaired or serviced,
the repair technician should leave the odometer reading
the same as it was before the repair or service. If s/he
cannot do so, then the odometer must be set at zero, and
a sticker must be placed in the door jamb stating what the
mileage was before the repair or service. It is a good idea
for you to make a record of the odometer reading before
the repair/service, so that you can be sure that it is
properly reset, or that the door jamb sticker is accurate if
the odometer must be reset at zero. The two trip odometers show individual trip mileage. To
switch from odometer to trip odometers, press and
release the Trip Odometer button. To reset a trip odom-
eter, display the desired trip odometer to be reset then
push and hold the button until the display resets (ap-
proximately 2 seconds). Refer to “Trip Odometer Button”
for additional information.
Vehicle Odometer Messages
When the appropriate conditions exist, the odometer will
display the following messages:
door
............................. Door Ajar
deck ............................. T runk Ajar
LoW TirE .................... LowTirePr essure
CHAngE OIL ............... Oil Change Required
gASCAP ....................... Fuel Cap Fault
HOTOIL ...... Tr ansaxle Oil Temperature Exceeds Safe
Threshold
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