warning light CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE 2006 2.G Owner's Manual

BRAKE SYSTEM
Your vehicle is equipped with power assisted brakes as
standard equipment. In the event power assist is lost for
any reason (for example, repeated brake applications
with the engine off), the brakes will still function. The
effort required to brake the vehicle will be much greater
than that required with the power system operating.
WARNING!
Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and
possibly an accident. Driving with your foot resting
or riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally
high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear, and
possible brake damage. You wouldn’t have your full
braking capacity in an emergency.
If either of the two hydraulic systems lose normal capa-
bility, the remaining system will still function with some
loss of overall braking effectiveness. This will be evident
by increased pedal travel during application and greater
pedal force required to slow or stop. In addition, if themalfunction is caused by an internal leak, as the brake
fluid in the master cylinder drops, the brake warning
indicator will light.
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) — If Equipped
The ABS gives increased vehicle stability and brake
performance under most braking conditions. The system
automatically “pumps” the brakes during severe braking
conditions to prevent wheel lock-up.
All vehicle wheels and tires must be the same size and
tires must be properly inflated to produce accurate
signals for the ABS computer. However, the system will
compensate when the compact spare is in use.
During stops where ABS is activated, a vibration of the
brake pedal may be felt and associated system noises
may be heard.
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Life of Tire
The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying
factors including but not limited to:
•Driving style
•Tire pressure
•Distance driven
WARNING!
Tires and spare tire should be replaced after six
years, regardless of the remaining tread. Failure to
follow this warning can result in sudden tire failure.
You could lose control and have an accident result-
ing in serious injury or death.
Keep unmounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little
exposure to light as possible. Protect tires from contact
with oil, grease and gasoline.
Replacement Tires
The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many
characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for
wear and correct cold tire inflation pressure. The manu-
facturer strongly recommends that you use tires equiva-
lent to the originals in size, quality and performance
when replacement is needed (see the paragraph on tread
wear indicators). Refer to the Tire and Loading Informa-
tion placard for the size designation of your tire. The
service description and load identification will be found
on the original equipment tire. Failure to use equivalent
replacement tires may adversely affect the safety, han-
dling, and ride of your vehicle. We recommend that you
contact your original equipment or an authorized tire
dealer with any questions you may have on tire specifi-
cations or capability.
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Fuel System Cautions
CAUTION!
Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s
performance:
•The use of leaded gas is prohibited by Federal law.
Using leaded gasoline can impair engine performance,
or damage the emission control system.
•An out-of-tune engine, or certain fuel or ignition
malfunctions, can cause the catalytic converter to
overheat. If you notice a pungent burning odor or
some light smoke, your engine may be out-of-tune or
malfunctioning and may require immediate service.
Contact your dealer for service assistance.
•The use of fuel additives which are now being sold as
octane enhancers are not recommended. Most of these
products contain high concentrations of methanol.Fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems
resulting from the use of such fuels or additives are not
the responsibility of the manufacturer.
NOTE:Intentional tampering with emissions control
systems can result in civil penalties being assessed
against you.
Carbon Monoxide Warnings
WARNING!
Carbon monoxide (CO) in exhaust gases is deadly.
Follow the precautions below to prevent carbon
monoxide poisoning:
•Do not inhale exhaust gases. They contain carbon
monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas which can kill.
Never run the engine in a closed area, such as a
garage, and never sit in a parked vehicle with the
engine running for an extended period. If the vehicle is
stopped in an open area with the engine running for
more than a short period, adjust the ventilation system
to force fresh, outside air into the vehicle.
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NOTE:Tighten the gas cap until you hear a “clicking”
sound. This is an indication that the gas cap is properly
tightened.
The Malfunction Indicator Light will come on if the
gas cap is not properly secured. Make sure that the gas
cap is tightened each time the vehicle is refueled.
NOTE:
When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the
fuel tank is full.
NOTE:The fuel tank filler tube may have a restricting
door about 50 mm (2 inches) down from the opening. If
fuel is poured from a portable container, the container
should have a flexible nozzle long enough to force open
the restricting door.
CAUTION!
A poorly fitting gas cap may cause the Malfunction
Indicator Lamp to turn on.
WARNING!
•Never have any smoking materials lit in or near
the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the
tank filled.
•Never add fuel to the vehicle when the engine is
running.
•A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a
portable container that is inside of a vehicle. You
could be burned. Always place gas containers on
the ground while filling.
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You should not increase the gloss level, especially on top
of the instrument panel top surface. Higher gloss levels
will increase the reflectivity in the windshield that could
decrease visibility under bright light driving conditions.
WARNING!
Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes.
Many are potentially flammable, and if used in
closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.
Leather Seat Care and Cleaning
CAUTION!
Never use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids, solvents,
detergents, or ammonia based cleaners to clean the
leather. The leather has already been pretreated. The
application of any leather conditioner may damage
the factory applied top coat.
Leather is best preserved by regular cleaning with a
damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt can act as an
abrasive and damage the leather surface and should be
removed immediately with a damp cloth. Stubborn soils
can be removed easily with a soft cloth and Mopar Total
Clean or equivalent. Care should be taken to avoid
soaking the leather with any liquid.
Cleaning Headlights
Your vehicle has plastic headlights that are lighter and
less susceptible to stone breakage than glass headlights.
Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore
different lens cleaning procedures must be followed.
To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and
reducing light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To
remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution fol-
lowed by rinsing.
Do not use abrasive cleaning components, solvents, steel
wool or other aggressive material to clean the lenses.
244 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

About Your Brakes...................... 155
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)............. 155
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)......... 233
Adding Fuel.......................... 183
Adding Washer Fluid.................... 230
Additives, Fuel........................ 179
Aiming Headlights...................... 257
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . 222
Air Conditioner Maintenance.............. 226
Air Conditioning....................129,136
Air Conditioning Controls................ 129
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips........135,141
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............. 227
Air Conditioning System..............136,226
Air Pressure, Tires...................... 168
Airbag................................ 29
Airbag Deployment....................31,32
Airbag Light.....................32,34,43,89
Airbag Maintenance...................... 34
Alarm Light............................ 94
Alarm, Panic........................... 17
Alarm System (Security Alarm)...........19,94
Alignment and Balance.................. 174Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............ 6
Antenna, Satellite Radio.................. 125
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............233,257
Capacities........................... 257
Disposal............................ 234
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............. 155
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 92
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)...... 19
Appearance Care....................... 241
Automatic Dimming Mirror................ 56
Automatic Door Locks..................14,15
Automatic Headlights.................... 68
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)....... 129
Automatic Transaxle.........149,151,209,239,259
Adding Fluid........................ 259
Filter.............................. 240
Fluid and Filter Changes................ 240
Fluid Level Check..................... 240
Interlock System.....................9,150
Reset Mode......................... 151
Selection Of Lubricant...............239,259
Shifting............................ 151
Special Additives..................... 241
288 INDEX

Autostick............................. 176
Auxiliary Power Outlet................... 79
Ball Joints............................ 228
Battery............................... 225
Emergency Starting.................... 204
Gas Caution......................206,225
Heater............................. 148
Jump Starting........................ 204
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)..... 18
Location.........................204,225
Belts, Drive........................... 222
Belts, Engine.......................... 224
Body Mechanism Lubrication.............. 228
Boot, Convertible Top.................... 50
B-Pillar Location....................... 163
Brake, Parking......................... 153
Brake System.......................155,236
Anti-Lock (ABS)...................... 155
Fluid Check......................... 238
Hoses.............................. 237
Master Cylinder...................... 238
Warning Light........................ 93Brake/Transmission Interlock...........149,151
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle...... 42
Bulb Replacement...................... 251
Bulbs, Light........................... 251
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...... 257
Capacities, Fluid....................... 257
Capacity, Cargo Weight.................. 185
Caps, Filler
Fuel............................... 183
Oil (Engine)......................... 221
Radiator (Coolant Pressure).............. 234
Car Washes........................... 242
Carbon Monoxide Warning............... 180
Carpeting............................. 243
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance....... 128
Cassette Tape Player...............100,109,112
Catalytic Converter..................... 223
CD (Compact Disc) Changer......108,113,118,120
CD (Compact Disc) Player.......105,114,116,127
Center High Mounted Stop Light........... 255
Central Locking......................... 14
Chains, Tire........................... 175
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Crankcase Emission Control System......... 224
Cruise Control (Speed Control)............. 72
Cruise Light........................... 89
Customer Assistance.................... 280
Daytime Running Lights.................. 68
Dealer Service......................... 217
Defroster, Rear Window.................. 139
Defroster, Windshield...............44,132,138
Diagnostic System, Onboard............... 215
Dimmer Control........................ 66
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 69
Dipsticks
Automatic Transaxle................... 240
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............. 234
Engine Oil.......................... 221
Door Ajar Warning...................... 14
Door Locks............................ 12
Door Locks, Automatic................... 14
Door Opener, Garage..................... 75
Drive Belts............................ 222Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................. 207
E-85 Fuel............................. 181
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet)..... 79
Electrical Power Outlets................... 79
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 72
Emergency Brake....................... 153
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............. 208
Jacking............................. 199
Jump Starting........................ 204
Overheating......................... 198
Towing............................. 208
Emergency Trunk Release...............20,21
Emission Control System Maintenance....216,262
Engine............................213,214
Air Cleaner Filter..................... 222
Block Heater......................... 148
Break-In Recommendations............... 42
Checking Oil Level.................... 218
Compartment.....................213,214
Coolant (Antifreeze)................232,258
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Cooling............................ 232
Exhaust Gas Caution.................. 180
Fails to Start......................... 148
Fuel Requirements.................178,257
Oil ..........................218,257,258
Oil Change Interval................... 219
Oil Selection......................220,257
Oil Synthetic......................... 221
Overheating......................... 198
Timing Belt.......................... 224
Engine Oil Viscosity..................... 257
Entry System, Illuminated................. 12
Exhaust Gas Caution...............43,180,231
Exhaust System........................ 231
Exterior Light Service.................... 251
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 222
Automatic Transaxle................... 240
Engine Fuel......................... 223
Engine Oil.......................221,258
Engine Oil Disposal................... 221Flashers
Hazard Warning...................... 198
Turn Signal.......................... 90
Flash-To-Pass........................... 69
Flat Tire Changing...................... 199
Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Cruising Range....................... 182
Engine Oil.......................... 182
Fuel Requirements.................181,182
Maintenance......................... 183
Replacement Parts.................... 183
Starting............................ 182
Floor Console.......................... 55
Fluid, Brake........................... 259
Fluid Capacities........................ 257
Fluid Leaks............................ 44
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transaxle................... 240
Capacities........................... 257
Cooling System....................... 232
Engine Oil.......................... 218
Power Steering....................... 227
Fluids............................... 258
292 INDEX

Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts........ 258
Fog Light Service....................... 255
Fog Lights........................68,91,255
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.................. 208
Fuel................................. 178
Adding............................. 183
Additives........................... 179
Clean Air........................... 178
Filler Cap (Gas Cap)................... 183
Filter.............................. 223
Gasoline............................ 178
Gauge.............................. 89
Hoses.............................. 239
Light............................... 94
Octane Rating........................ 258
Requirements.....................178,257
Tank Capacity........................ 257
Fuel, Flexible............See Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Fueling.............................. 183
Fuses................................ 248
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) .......... 75
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)................. 183Gas Gauge (Fuel Gauge).................. 89
Gasoline, Clean Air..................... 178
Gasoline (Fuel)........................ 178
Gasoline, Reformulated.................. 178
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends............... 178
Gauges
Coolant Temperature................... 91
Fuel................................ 89
Speedometer......................... 90
Tachometer.......................... 90
Voltmeter............................ 90
Gearshift............................. 151
General Information.................... 11,18
Glass Cleaning......................... 245
Gross Axle Weight Rating................. 186
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating............... 185
Hazard Warning Flasher.................. 198
Head Restraints......................... 63
Headlights............................ 251
Aiming............................. 257
Automatic........................... 68
Bulb Replacement..................... 251
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