ignition CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE 2009 3.G Owners Manual

CAUTION! (Continued)
•Do not attempt to tow this vehicle from the front
with sling type towing equipment. Damage to the
front fascia will result.
•Do not push or tow this vehicle with another
vehicle as damage to the bumper fascia and trans-
axle may result.
If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.)
while being towed, the key must be in the ON position,
not the ACC position. Make certain the transaxle remains
in NEUTRAL.
Without The Ignition Key
Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed
with the ignition in the LOCK position. Flat bed towing
is the preferred towing method. However, if a flatbed
towing vehicle is not available, a wheel lift towing
vehicle may be used. Furthermore, rear towing is not
recommended with the front wheels on the ground, as
transaxle damage can result. If rear towing is the only
alternative, a front end dolly must be used. Proper
towing equipment is necessary to prevent damage to the
vehicle.
366 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

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. Insert your ignition key into the ignition switch.
2. Turn the ignition to the ON position, but do not crank
or start the engine.
3. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start
this test over.
4. As soon as you turn your key to the ON position, you
will see the MIL symbol come on as part of a normal bulb
check.
5. Approximately 15 seconds later, one of two things will
happen:
a. The MIL will flash for about 10 seconds and then
return to being fully illuminated until you turn OFFthe ignition or start the engine. This means that your
vehicle’s OBD II system isnot readyand you should
notproceed to the I/M station.
b. The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully
illuminated until you turn OFF the ignition or start the
engine. This means that your vehicle’s OBD II system
isreadyand you can proceed to the I/M station.
If your OBD II system isnot ready,you should see your
authorized dealer or repair facility. If your vehicle was
recently serviced or had a battery failure or replacement,
you may need to do nothing more than drive your
vehicle as you normally would in order for your OBD II
system to update. A recheck with the above test routine
may then indicate that the system is now ready.
374 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

To minimize the possibility of catalyst damage:
•Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition
when the transaxle is in gear and the vehicle is in
motion.
•Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the
vehicle.
•Do not idle the engine with any ignition coil connec-
tors disconnected for prolonged periods.
Cooling System
WARNING!
•When working near the radiator cooling fan, dis-
connect the fan motor lead or turn the ignition
switch to the LOCK position. The fan is tempera-
ture controlled and can start at anytime the igni-
tion switch is in the ON position.
(Continued)
WARNING! (Continued)
•You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator. If
you see or hear steam coming from under the
hood, do not open the hood until the radiator has
had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling
system pressure cap when the radiator is hot.
Coolant Checks
Check engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every
12 months (before the onset of freezing weather, where
applicable). If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or
rusty in appearance, the system should be drained,
flushed, and refilled with fresh engine coolant (anti-
freeze). Check the front of the A/C condenser for any
accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently
spraying water from a garden hose vertically down the
face of the condenser.
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CavityCartridge
FuseMini
FuseDescription
140 Amp
Green—Power Top Mod-
ule (If Equipped)
2—20 Amp
YellowAWD Module
CavityCartridge
FuseMini
FuseDescription
3—10 Amp
RedBattery Feed —
Center High
Mounted Stop
Light (CHMSL)/
Brake Switch
4—10 Amp
RedBattery Feed —
Ignition Switch
5—20 Amp
YellowTrailer Tow — If
Equipped
6—10 Amp
RedIgnition Off
Draw (IOD) —
Power Mirror
Switch/Climate
Controls
7—30 Amp
GreenIgnition Off
Draw (IOD)
Sense 1
Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM)
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CavityCartridge
FuseMini
FuseDescription
8—30 Amp
GreenIgnition Off
Draw (IOD)
Sense 2
940 Amp
GreenBattery Feed —
Power Seats - if
equipped/PZEV
Air Pump - if
equipped
10 —20 Amp
YellowBattery Feed —
Cabin Compart-
ment Node
(CCN)
11 —15 Amp
Lt BlueSelectable Power
Outlet
12 —20 Amp
Yellow—CavityCartridge
FuseMini
FuseDescription
13 —20 Amp
Yellow—
14 —10 Amp
RedIgnition Off
Draw (IOD) —
Cabin Compart-
ment Node
(CCN)/ Interior
Lighting
1540 Amp
Green—Battery Feed —
Radiator Fan Re-
lay
16 —15 Amp
Lt.
BlueIGN Run/ACC
— Cigar Lighter/
PWR Sunroof
Mod
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CavityCartridge
FuseMini
FuseDescription
17 —10 Amp
RedIgnition Off
Draw (IOD) —
Wireless Control
Module (WCM)/
Clock/Steering
Control Module
(SCM)
1840 Amp
Green—Battery Feed —
Auto Shutdown
(ASD) Relay
19 —20 Amp
YellowIgnition Off
Draw (IOD) —
Power Amp Feed
2 - if equipped
20 —15 Amp
Lt.
BlueIgnition Off
Draw (IOD) —
RadioCavityCartridge
FuseMini
FuseDescription
21 —10 Amp
Red—
22 —10 Amp
RedIgnition Run —
Climate
Controls/Hot
Cupholder - if
equipped
23 —15 Amp
Lt.
BlueAuto Shutdown
(ASD) Relay Feed
3
24 —25 Amp
ClearBattery Feed —
PWR Sunroof
Feed
25 —10 Amp
RedIgnition Run —
Heated Mirrors -
If Equipped
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CavityCartridge
FuseMini
FuseDescription
26 —15 Amp
Lt.
BlueAuto Shutdown
(ASD) Relay Feed
2
27 —10 Amp
RedIgnition Run —
Occupant Classi-
fication Module
(OCM)/Occupant
Restraint Control-
ler (ORC)
28 —10 Amp
RedIgnition Run —
Occupant Classi-
fication Module
(OCM)/Occupant
Restraint Control-
ler (ORC)
29 — —Hot Car (No Fuse
Required)CavityCartridge
FuseMini
FuseDescription
30 —20 Amp
YellowIgnition Run —
Heated Seats - If
Equipped
31 —10 Amp
Red—
3230 Amp
Pink—Auto Shutdown
(ASD) Relay Feed
1
33 —10 Amp
RedBattery Feed —
Switch Bank/
Diagnostic Link
Connector/
Powertrain Con-
trol Module
(PCM)
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CAUTION! (Continued)
•When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to
use only a fuse having the correct amperage rating.
The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated
may result in a dangerous electrical system over-
load. If a properly rated fuse continues to blow, it
indicates a problem in the circuit that must be
corrected.
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.
•Disengage the mini-fuse in the Power Distribution
Center labeled IOD (Ignition Off-Draw).
•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..................... LED(Dealer Service)
Center Console Courtesy Light...........578/W5W
Glove Box Light......................... 194
Rear Compartment (Trunk) Light............. 579
NOTE:For lighted switches, see your dealer for replace-
ment instructions.
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Switch...........................143,144
Time Delay.......................... 145
Heated Mirrors......................... 101
Heated Seats........................... 136
Heater............................... 250
Heater, Beverage Holder (Cupholder)......... 168
Heater, Engine Block..................... 270
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 148
Hitches
Trailer Towing........................ 341
Holder, Cup........................... 167
Holder Heated/Cooled (Cupholder).......... 168
HomeLink(Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 158
Hood Prop............................ 143
Hood Release.......................... 142
Ignition............................... 13
Key ...............................12,13
Lock................................ 13Ignition Key Removal..................... 13
Illuminated Entry........................ 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key)................... 15
Infant Restraint........................62,63
Information Center, Vehicle................. 193
Instrument Cluster.................179,180,181
Instrument Panel and Controls.............. 178
Instrument Panel Cover................... 400
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning............. 402
Integrated Power Module (Fuses)............ 405
Interior Appearance Care.................. 400
Interior Lighting......................143,148
Interior Lights.......................... 150
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers)........... 152
Introduction............................. 4
Jack Location........................... 355
Jack Operation.......................354,356
Jacking Instructions...................... 356
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