CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE 2009 3.G Owners Manual

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 departsignificantly 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.
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.
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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 Motor
Vehicle 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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INDEX
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About Your Brakes....................283,288
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)............285,289
Accessory Delay, Power.................... 13
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 390
Adding Fuel........................... 334
Adding Washer Fluid..................... 385
Additives, Fuel......................... 329
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 380
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 382
Air Conditioning........................ 250
Air Conditioning Controls................. 250
Air Conditioning Filter.................261,383
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 262
Air Conditioning Refrigerant............... 382
Air Conditioning System.............250,254,382
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 307
Airbag................................ 48
Airbag Deployment...................52,53,57
Airbag Light...................52,53,59,75,182Airbag Maintenance....................... 58
Alarm, Panic............................ 25
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............18,182
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 244
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........389,390,420
Disposal............................ 392
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............285,289
Anti-Lock Warning Light.............285,289,291
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)........ 18
Appearance Care........................ 398
Ashtray............................... 167
Assistance Towing....................... 116
Auto Down Power Windows................ 34
Auto Unlock, Doors....................... 31
Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 99
Automatic Door Locks..................... 31
Automatic Headlights.................... 144
Automatic Oil Change Indicator........185,196,424
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Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)......... 254
Automatic Transaxle...................270,395
Adding Fluid...................396,397,422
Filter............................... 397
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 397
Fluid Level Check...................396,397
Interlock System....................272,273
Reset Mode.......................... 276
Selection Of Lubricant................... 422
Shifting............................. 270
Special Additives...................... 397
Autostick............................. 277
Back-Up Lights......................... 416
Battery............................... 380
Gas Caution.......................... 381
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 26
Location............................ 380
Belts, Seat............................40,75Beverage Holder Cooled (Cupholder)......... 168
Beverage Holder Heated (Cupholder)......... 168
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 384
B-Pillar Location........................ 302
Brake Assist System...................... 293
Brake, Parking.......................... 283
Brake System........................288,394
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................285,289
Fluid Check.......................394,422
Master Cylinder....................... 394
Parking............................. 283
Warning Light........................ 187
Brakes.............................288,394
Brake/Transaxle Interlock.................. 272
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 72
Brightness, Interior Lights.................. 150
Bulb Replacement..................... 411,412
Bulbs, Light..........................76,411
INDEX 453
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Calibration, Compass..................... 198
Capacities, Fluid........................ 420
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 334
Oil (Engine)..................369,370,371,378
Power Steering........................ 282
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 391
Car Washes............................ 398
Carbon Monoxide Warning...............74,330
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................... 337
Cellular Phone.......................102,250
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 419
Certification Label....................... 337
Chains, Tire............................ 315
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 354
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 299
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)............... 373
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety............. 73Checks, Safety........................... 73
Child Restraint..................62,63,64,68,69
Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............66,68
Cigar Lighter........................... 167
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 327
Cleaning
Wheels............................. 400
Windshield Wiper Blades................. 385
Climate Control......................... 250
Clock.....................202,205,219,223,232
Coin Holder........................... 170
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 249
Compact Spare Tire...................... 310
Compass.............................. 198
Compass Calibration..................... 198
Compass Variance....................... 199
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 196
Console, Floor.......................... 170
Contract, Service........................ 445
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Convertible............................. 81
Convertible Top.......................... 81
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap).......... 391
Cooler, Beverage Holder (Cupholder)......... 168
Cooling System......................... 388
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 390
Coolant Capacity...................... 420
Coolant Level......................388,392
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 392
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 389
Inspection........................... 392
Points to Remember.................... 393
Pressure Cap......................... 391
Radiator Cap......................... 391
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)......389,420,421
Corrosion Protection..................... 398
Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 155
Cruise Light........................... 186
Cupholders.........................167,403Heated/Cooled (Beverage Holder).......... 168
Customer Assistance..................... 443
Customer Programmable Features............ 200
Data Recorder, Event...................... 60
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights........... 150
Daytime Running Lights................... 145
Dealer Service.......................... 375
Deck Lid, Emergency Release................ 37
Deck Lid, Power Release................... 36
Defroster, Rear Window................... 173
Defroster, Windshield.............75,252,253,258
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 152
Deploying, Airbag........................ 53
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 372
Dimmer Control........................ 150
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 148
Dipsticks
Automatic Transaxle.................396,397
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Oil (Engine).......................... 376
Power Steering........................ 282
Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 365
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 392
Engine Oil........................... 379
Door Locks............................. 30
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 31
Door Opener, Garage..................... 158
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt.................... 140
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 279
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water........................ 280
E-85 Fuel............................. 330
Electric Rear Window Defrost............... 173
Electric Remote Mirrors................... 100
Electrical Power Outlets................... 164Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 155
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 294
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 193
Emergency Deck Lid Release................ 37
Emergency, In Case of
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 352
Jacking............................. 354
Jump Starting......................... 361
Overheating.......................... 352
Towing............................. 365
Emergency Trunk Release................... 37
Emission Control System Maintenance......373,424
Engine..........................369,370,371
Air Cleaner.......................... 380
Block Heater......................... 270
Break-In Recommendations................ 72
Checking Oil Level..................... 376
Coolant (Antifreeze).................388,421
Cooling............................. 388
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Exhaust Gas Caution..................74,330
Fuel Requirements..................325,420
Jump Starting......................... 361
Oil ...........................376,420,421
Oil Change Interval............185,196,377,424
Oil Filler Cap.................369,370,371,378
Oil Filter............................ 379
Oil Filter Disposal...................... 379
Oil Selection.......................377,420
Oil Synthetic......................... 378
Overheating.......................... 352
Temperature Gauge..................... 181
Engine Oil Viscosity...................... 378
Enhanced Accident Response Feature.......... 58
Entry System, Illuminated.................. 20
Ethanol............................... 327
Event Data Recorder...................... 60
Exhaust Gas Caution................74,330,386
Exhaust System.......................74,386Extender, Seat Belt........................ 48
Exterior Lights.......................... 76
Fabric Care.........................400,401
Filler Location Fuel....................181,334
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 380
Air Conditioning....................261,383
Automatic Transaxle.................... 397
Engine Oil........................379,421
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 379
Flashers
Hazard Warning....................... 352
Turn Signal........................76,147
Flash-To-Pass........................... 148
Flat Tire Changing....................... 354
Flat Tire Stowage........................ 361
Flexible Fuel Vehicles..................... 330
Cruising Range........................ 333
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Engine Oil........................... 333
Fuel Requirements..................330,332
Maintenance.......................330,334
Replacement Parts..................... 333
Starting............................. 333
Flooded Engine Starting................... 268
Floor Console.......................... 170
Fluid Capacities......................... 420
Fluid Leaks............................. 76
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transaxle.................396,397
Brake............................394,422
Cooling System....................... 388
Engine Oil........................... 376
Power Steering.....................282,422
Fluids................................ 421
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 421
Fog Light Service........................ 414
Fog Lights....................143,146,189,414Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 364
Fuel................................. 325
Adding............................. 334
Additives............................ 329
Clean Air............................ 327
Ethanol............................. 327
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................181,334
Filler Door (Gas Cap)................... 181
Gasoline............................ 325
Gauge.............................. 181
Light............................... 182
Materials Added....................... 329
Methanol............................ 327
Octane Rating......................325,421
Requirements......................325,420
Tank Capacity........................ 420
Fuel, Flexible.............See Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Fuel System Caution..................... 335
Fueling............................... 334
458 INDEX