CHRYSLER SEBRING 2010 3.G Owners Manual

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established by
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer
in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle.
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety
requirements in addition to these grades.
Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart
significantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices, and differences in road charac-
teristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. These grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on
wet pavement, as measured under controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction perfor-
mance.
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WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or
peak traction characteristics.
Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal MotorVehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel, than the minimum required by law.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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About Your Brakes....................... 254
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .............. 256
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 362
Adding Fuel ........................... 303
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 358
Additives, Fuel ......................... 297
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 352
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 354
Air Conditioning ........................ 219
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 219
Air Conditioning Filter .................230,355
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 231
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............354,355
Air Conditioning System .............219,223,354
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 277
Airbag .............................. 53,63
Airbag Deployment ....................... 64
Airbag Light ..................... 62,67,82,146
Airbag Maintenance ....................... 66 Airbag, Side
........................ 56,60,63
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ...........57,60,63
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............18,153
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 212
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............362,392
Disposal ............................ 364
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 256
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 256
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 18
Appearance Care ........................ 371
Ashtray ............................... 131
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 34
Auto Unlock, Doors ....................... 31
Auto Up Power Windows ................35,128
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 90
Automatic Door Locks ................... 30,31
Automatic Oil Change Indicator ........151,161,396
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 223
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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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Caps, FillerFuel ............................... 303
Oil (Engine) .................. 341,342,343,350
Power Steering ........................ 253
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... 363
Car Washes ............................ 372
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............81,298
Cargo Area Features ...................... 134
Cargo Compartment ...................... 134
Cargo Load Floor ........................ 134
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 134
Cellular Phone ........................ 93,219
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 391
Chains, Tire ............................ 283
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 323
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 268
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) ............... 345
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 80Checks, Safety
........................... 80
Child Restraint .................... 69,71,75,78
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............73,75
Child Safety Locks ........................ 32
Cigar Lighter ........................... 131
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 295
Cleaning Wheels ............................. 373
Windshield Wiper Blades ................ 357
Climate Control ......................... 219
Clock .................. 169,171,186,187,190,200
Coin Holder ........................... 135
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 218
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 279
Compass .............................. 163
Compass Calibration ..................... 164
Compass Variance ....................... 165
Computer, Trip/Travel .................. 20,162
Console ............................ 103,135
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Console, Floor....................... 103,135
Contract, Service ........................ 417
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 363
Cooling System ......................... 361
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. 362
Coolant Capacity ...................... 392
Coolant Level ...................... 361,364
Disposal of Used Coolant ................ 364
Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 361
Inspection ........................... 364
Points to Remember .................... 365
Pressure Cap ......................... 363
Radiator Cap ......................... 363
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......362,392,393
Corrosion Protection ..................... 371
Crankcase Ventilation Module ............... 20
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .............. 117
Cruise Light ........................... 152
Cupholders ...................... 103,132,376Customer Assistance
..................... 415
Customer Programmable Features ............ 166
Daytime Running Lights ................... 109
Dealer Service .......................... 346
Deck Lid, Power Release ................... 36
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 138
Defroster, Windshield ................82,221,227
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ...............29,113
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 344
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 108
Dipsticks Automatic Transaxle ................. 369,370
Oil (Engine) .......................... 348
Power Steering ........................ 253
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 335
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............... 364
Engine Oil ........................... 351
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Door Locks, Automatic.................... 30
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 120
Driving On Slippery Surfaces ................... 250
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ 251
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System™) .... 214
E-85 Fuel ............................. 299
Electric Rear Window Defrost ............... 138
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 90
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 129
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ....... 117
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ............ 263
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 158
Emergency, In Case of Jacking ............................. 323
Jump Starting ......................... 329
Towing ............................. 335 Emergency Trunk Release
.................37,38
Emission Control System Maintenance ......345,396
Engine .......................... 341,342,343
Air Cleaner .......................... 352
Block Heater ......................... 241
Break-In Recommendations ................ 79
Checking Oil Level ..................... 348
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................. 361,393
Cooling ............................. 361
Exhaust Gas Caution .................. 81,298
Fails to Start .......................... 239
Flooded, Starting ...................... 239
Fuel Requirements .................. 294,392
Jump Starting ......................... 329
Oil ........................... 348,392,393
Oil Change Interval ............151,161,349,396
Oil Filler Cap ................ 341,342,343,350
Oil Filter ............................ 351
Oil Filter Disposal ..................... 351
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Oil Selection....................... 349,392
Oil Synthetic ......................... 351
Overheating .......................... 321
Starting ............................. 238
Temperature Gauge .................... 145
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... 350
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 64
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 20
Ethanol ............................... 295
Exhaust Gas Caution ................... 81,298
Exhaust System ....................... 81,358
Extender, Seat Belt ........................ 52
Exterior Lights .......................... 84
Fabric Care ............................ 374
Filler Location Fuel .................... 145,303
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... 352
Air Conditioning .................... 230,355Automatic Transaxle
.................... 370
Engine Oil ........................ 351,393
Engine Oil Disposal .................... 351
Flashers .............................. 321
Hazard Warning ....................... 321
Turn Signal ........................... 84
Flash-To-Pass ........................... 108
Flexible Fuel Vehicles ..................... 299
Cruising Range ....................... 302
Engine Oil ........................... 302
Fuel Requirements .................. 299,301
Maintenance ....................... 299,303
Replacement Parts ..................... 303
Starting ............................. 302
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 239
Floor Console .......................... 135
Fluid Capacities ......................... 392
Fluid Leaks ............................. 84
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