light CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE 2010 3.G Owners Manual

Once a Month
•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and transmission and add as needed.
•Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.
At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for the required maintenance intervals.
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We appreciate that you have made a major investment
when you purchased the vehicle. An authorized dealer
has also made a major investment in facilities, tools, and
training to assure that you are absolutely delighted with
the ownership experience. You’ll be pleased with their
sincere efforts to resolve any warranty issues or related
concerns.
WARNING!
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain
vehicle components contain, or emit, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects, or other reproductive harm. In addi-
tion, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain
products of component wear contain, or emit, chemi-
cals known to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
See the Warranty Information Booklet, located on the
DVD, for the terms and provisions of Chrysler Group
LLC warranties applicable to this vehicle and market.
MOPARPARTS
MOPAR fluids, lubricants, parts, and accessories are
available from an authorized dealer. They are recom-
mended for your vehicle in order to help keep the vehicle
operating at its best.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
In the 50 United States and Washington, D.C.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could
cause a crash or cause injury or death, you should
immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the
manufacturer.
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About Your Brakes....................... 264
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .............. 267
Accessory Delay, Power .................... 12
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 370
Adding Fuel ........................... 314
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 366
Additives, Fuel ......................... 307
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 360
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 362
Air Conditioning ........................ 230
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 230
Air Conditioning Filter .................241,363
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 242
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............362,363
Air Conditioning System .............230,235,362
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 287
Airbag ................................ 52
Airbag Deployment ....................... 61
Airbag Light ..................... 59,64,79,159Airbag Maintenance
....................... 63
Airbag, Side ........................ 55,58,60
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ............... 58
Alarm, Panic ............................ 25
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............18,166
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 224
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............370,403
Disposal ............................ 372
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 267
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 267
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 18
Appearance Care ........................ 379
Ashtray ............................... 147
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 33
Auto Unlock, Doors ....................... 31
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................ 109
Automatic Door Locks ..................... 31
Automatic Headlights .................... 124
436 INDEX

Automatic Oil Change Indicator........164,174,408
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 235
Automatic Transaxle ................ 247,250,376
Adding Fluid ................... 377,378,405
Filter ............................... 378
Fluid and Filter Changes ................. 378
Fluid Level Check ................... 377,378
Interlock System .................... 252,253
Reset Mode .......................... 257
Selection Of Lubricant ................... 405
Shifting ............................. 250
Special Additives ...................... 378
Autostick ............................. 258
Back-Up Lights ......................... 398
Battery ............................... 360
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ....... 26
Location ............................ 360
Belts, Seat ............................ 39,79Body Mechanism Lubrication
............... 364
B-Pillar Location ........................ 282
Brake Assist System ...................... 270
Brake, Parking .......................... 264
Brake System ........................... 374
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... 267
Fluid Check ....................... 374,405
Master Cylinder ....................... 374
Parking ............................. 264
Warning Light ........................ 160
Brakes ............................... 374
Brake/Transaxle Interlock .................. 252
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 77
Bulb Replacement ....................... 394
Bulbs, Light .......................... 81,394
Calibration, Compass ..................... 177
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 403
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Caps, FillerFuel ............................... 314
Oil (Engine) .................. 349,350,351,358
Power Steering ........................ 264
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... 371
Car Washes ............................ 380
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............78,309
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 316
Cellular Phone ....................... 1 12,230
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 402
Certification Label ....................... 316
Chains, Tire ............................ 294
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 332
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 278
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) ............... 353
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 78
Checks, Safety ........................... 78
Child Restraint .................... 66,68,72,74Child Restraint Tether Anchors
.............70,72
Cigar Lighter ........................... 147
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 305
Cleaning Wheels ............................. 381
Windshield Wiper Blades ................ 365
Climate Control ......................... 230
Clock .................. 182,184,198,200,203,213
Coin Holder ........................... 149
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 229
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 289
Compass .............................. 176
Compass Calibration ..................... 177
Compass Variance ....................... 178
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 175
Console, Floor .......................... 149
Contract, Service ........................ 429
Convertible ............................. 87
Convertible Top .......................... 87
438 INDEX

Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap).......... 371
Cooling System ......................... 369
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. 370
Coolant Capacity ...................... 403
Coolant Level ...................... 369,372
Disposal of Used Coolant ................ 372
Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 369
Inspection ........................... 372
Points to Remember .................... 373
Pressure Cap ......................... 371
Radiator Cap ......................... 371
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......370,403,404
Corrosion Protection ..................... 379
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .............. 135
Cruise Light ........................... 165
Cupholders ......................... 148,384
Customer Assistance ..................... 427
Customer Programmable Features ............ 179Daytime Running Lights
................... 127
Dealer Service .......................... 354
Deck Lid, Emergency Release ................ 37
Deck Lid, Power Release ................... 35
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 151
Defroster, Windshield .............80,232,233,238
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 131
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 352
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 128
Dipsticks Automatic Transaxle ................. 377,378
Oil (Engine) .......................... 356
Power Steering ........................ 264
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 344
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............... 372
Engine Oil ........................... 359
Door Locks ............................. 29
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 31
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Oil Filter Disposal..................... 359
Oil Selection ....................... 357,403
Oil Synthetic ......................... 359
Overheating .......................... 330
Starting ............................. 247
Temperature Gauge .................... 158
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... 358
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 61
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 20
Ethanol ............................... 305
Exhaust Gas Caution ................... 78,309
Exhaust System ....................... 78,366
Extender, Seat Belt ........................ 51
Exterior Lights .......................... 81
Fabric Care ............................ 382
Filler Location Fuel .................... 158,314
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... 360 Air Conditioning
.................... 241,363
Automatic Transaxle .................... 378
Engine Oil ........................ 359,404
Engine Oil Disposal .................... 359
Flashers .............................. 330
Hazard Warning ....................... 330
Turn Signal ........................ 81,128
Flash-To-Pass ........................... 128
Flat Tire Changing ....................... 332
Flat Tire Stowage ........................ 338
Flexible Fuel Vehicles ..................... 310
Cruising Range ....................... 313
Engine Oil ........................... 312
Fuel Requirements .................. 310,311
Maintenance ....................... 310,313
Replacement Parts ..................... 313
Starting ............................. 313
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 248
Floor Console .......................... 149
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Fluid Capacities......................... 403
Fluid Leaks ............................. 82
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transaxle ................. 377,378
Brake ............................ 374,405
Cooling System ....................... 369
Engine Oil ........................... 356
Power Steering ..................... 264,405
Fluids ................................ 404
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 404
Fog Light Service ........................ 397
Fog Lights .................... 123,127,166,397
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 342
Fuel ................................. 304
Adding ............................. 314
Additives ............................ 307
Clean Air ............................ 305
Ethanol ............................. 305
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ................. 158,314Filler Door (Gas Cap)
................... 158
Gasoline ............................ 304
Gauge .............................. 158
Light ............................... 159
Materials Added ....................... 307
Methanol ............................ 305
Octane Rating ...................... 304,404
Requirements ...................... 304,403
Tank Capacity ........................ 403
Fuel, Flexible ............. See Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Fuel System Caution ..................... 315
Fueling ............................... 314
Fuses ................................ 388
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 138
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ............314,316,352
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 305
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 304
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 305
442 INDEX

GaugesCoolant Temperature ................... 158
Fuel ............................... 158
Odometer ........................... 162
Tachometer .......................... 162
Gear Ranges ........................... 254
Gearshift .............................. 254
General Information ...............17,27,259,304
General Maintenance ..................... 355
Glass Cleaning .......................... 383
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...............317,319
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............316,318
GVWR ............................... 316
Hands-Free Phone (Uconnect™) ............. 112
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ 261
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 330 Head Restraints
......................... 118
Headlights ....................... 123,124,394
Automatic ........................... 124
Bulb Replacement ...................... 394
Cleaning ............................ 381
Delay .............................. 125
High Beam .......................... 171
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ........ 128
Lights On Reminder .................... 124
On With Wipers .................... 125,133
Passing ............................. 128
Replacing ........................... 394
Switch ........................... 123,124
Time Delay .......................... 125
Heated Mirrors ......................... 111
Heated Seats ........................... 114
Heater ............................... 230
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 250
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 128
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HitchesTrailer Towing ........................ 319
Holder, Cup ........................... 148
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 138
Hood Prop ............................ 122
Hood Release .......................... 121
Ignition ............................... 12
Key ................................ 12
Lock ................................ 12
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 12
Illuminated Entry ........................ 20
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 14
Infant Restraint ...................... 66,67,68
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 172
Instrument Cluster .................... 157,158
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 156
Instrument Panel Cover ................... 382
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 384Integrated Power Module (Fuses)
............ 388
Interior Appearance Care .................. 382
Interior Lighting ...................... 123,129
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ........... 131
Introduction ............................. 4
Jack Location ........................... 333
Jack Operation ....................... 332,334
Jacking Instructions ...................... 334
Jump Starting .......................... 339
Key, Programming ........................ 16
Key, Replacement ........................ 16
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 14
Key-In Reminder ......................... 14
Keyless Entry System ...................... 21
Keys ................................. 12
Knee Bolster ............................ 52
444 INDEX