engine overheat CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE 2010 3.G User Guide

INTRODUCTION/WELCOME
WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP
LLC..................... 2
CONTROLS AT A GLANCE
DRIVER COCKPIT.............4
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER .........6
GETTING STARTED
KEYFOB ..................8
THEFT ALARM..............9
SEATBELT ................9
CHILD RESTRAINTS ...........9
FRONTSEATS...............12
HEATEDSEATS..............14
TILT / TELESCOPING STEERING
COLUMN ..................15
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES ......15
OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
TURN SIGNAL/LIGHTS LEVER .....17
WIPER/WASHER LEVER .........18
SPEED CONTROL LEVER ........19
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLS .... 20
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE
CONTROLS(ATC)............ 20
POWER CONVERTIBLE TOP
OPERATION ................21
WIND BUFFETING .............23
ELECTRONICS
NON-TOUCH-SCREEN RADIOS .....24
TOUCH-SCREEN RADIOS .........27
REMOTE AUDIO CONTROLS .......32
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION
CENTER (EVIC) ..............32
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER
(HOMELINK
®)...............33
POWER OUTLET ............ 34
Uconnect™ Phone ........... 34
VOICE COMMAND ............ 36
UTILITY
TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM
TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS) ...... 38RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.)
.......... 39
BRAKE/TRANSAXLE INTERLOCK
MANUAL OVERRIDE .......... 39
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES
24-HOUR TOWING ASSISTANCE
- U.S. ONLY............... 40
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WARNING
LIGHTS .................. 40
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .... 44
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING .... 45
JUMP-STARTING ............ 50
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE .... 53
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ...... 54
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) . . . 55
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
OPENING THE HOOD .......... 56
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ....... 57
FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES ....... 60
MAINTENANCE CHART ........ 62
FUSES .................. 64
TIREPRESSURES............ 66
WHEEL AND WHEEL TRIM CARE . . . 66
EXTERIOR BULBS .............67
CONSUMER ASSISTANCE
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC CUSTOMER
CENTER ................. 68
CHRYSLER CANADA INC. CUSTOMER
CENTER ................. 68
ASSISTANCE FOR THE HEARING
IMPAIRED ................ 68
PUBLICATIONS ORDERING ...... 68
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS IN
THE 50 UNITED STATES AND
WASHINGTON, D.C. ........... 69
TIREWARRANTY ............ 69
MOPAR ACCESSORIES
MOPAR®ACCESSORIES .........72
TABLE OF CONTENTS

TRAILER TOWING WEIGHTS (MAXIMUM TRAILER WEIGHT RATINGS)
Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings
Engine/Transaxle Max. Frontal AreaMax. GTW (Gross Trailer
Wt.)
Max. Trailer Tongue Wt.
1
2.4L/Auto
See Note
2
Not Recommended Not Recommended
2.7L/Auto See Note
2
1,000 lbs (453 kg) 100 lbs (45 kg)
3.5L/Auto 22 sq.ft. (2.0 sq.m)1,000 lbs (453 kg)100 lbs (45 kg)
Refer to local laws for maximum trailer towing speeds.
1The trailer tongue weight must be considered as part of the combined weight of occupants and cargo, and it should never
exceed the weight referenced on the Tire and Loading Information placard.2Enclosed trailers or open utility trailers with front shields/guards are not recommended for use with all four-cylinder and
2.7L engines with automatic transaxle. Please see your authorized dealer for additional information.
CAUTION!
Towing a trailer with a larger than recommended frontal area could cause the engine to overheat or cause severe engine
damage under extreme conditions.
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UTILITY

• Driving on under-inflated tires reduces your vehicle’s fuel efficiency and tire treadlife. If a spare tire is in use on the vehicle, the TPMS light may turn on.
- Engine Temperature Warning Light
• This light warns of an overheated engine condition.
• If the light turns on or flashes continuously while driving, safely pull over and stopthe vehicle. If the A/C system is on, turn it off. Also, shift the transmission into
NEUTRAL and idle the vehicle. If the temperature reading does not return to
normal, turn the engine off immediately.
• We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by
steam or boiling coolant. You may want to call an authorized dealership for service
if your vehicle overheats.
- Brake Warning Light
• The Brake Warning light illuminates when there is either a system malfunction orthe parking brake is applied. If the light is on and the parking brake is not applied, it
indicates a possible brake hydraulic malfunction, brake booster problem or an
Anti-Lock Brake System problem.
• We recommend you drive to the nearest service center and have the vehicle serviced immediately.
WARNING!
Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is dangerous. Part of the brake system
may have failed. It will take longer to stop the vehicle. You could have an accident.
Have the vehicle checked immediately.
- Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
• Certain conditions, such as a loose or missing gas cap, poor fuel quality, etc., mayilluminate the MIL after engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light
stays on through several typical driving cycles. In most situations, the vehicle will
drive normally and not require towing.
• If the MIL flashes when the engine is running, serious conditions may exist that could lead to immediate loss of power or severe catalytic converter damage. We
recommend you do not operate the vehicle. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
• In any of the following situations, you can reduce the potential for overheating bytaking the appropriate action.
• On the highways — slow down.
• In city traffic — while stopped, shift transmission into NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine idle speed.
NOTE: There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat
condition:
• If your air conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off. The A/C system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning the A/C off can help remove this heat.
• You can also turn the Temperature Control to maximum heat, the Mode Control to floor and the Fan Control to high. This allows the heater core to act as a
supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling
system.
• If the temperature reading does not return to normal, turn the engine off immediately.
• We recommend that you do not operate the vehicle or engine damage will occur. Have the vehicle serviced immediately.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature
gauge reads HOT (H), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air
conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the
pointer remains on HOT (H), and you hear continuous chimes, turn the engine off
immediately, and call for service.
WARNING!
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 or coolant bottle is hot.
Engine Oil Overheating — 2.4L Gas
• On hot days the engine oil temperature may become too hot during sustainedhigh-speed driving or if towing a trailer up long grades. If this happens, a HOTOIL
message will flash in the odometer and the vehicle speed will be reduced to
48 mph (77 km/h) maximum until the engine oil temperature is reduced.
NOTE: Although the maximum vehicle speed is reduced to 48 mph (77 km/h), you
may reduce vehicle speed further as needed. Once the engine oil temperature is
reduced, you may continue to drive normally.
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FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
• If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved by arocking motion. Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. Then move the shift lever back and forth between REVERSE and
DRIVE. Using minimal accelerator pedal pressure to maintain the rocking motion,
without spinning the wheels, is most effective.
NOTE: To improve the vehicle’s traction when starting off in deep snow, sand or
gravel, it may be desirable to switch the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) to “Partial
Off” mode by momentarily pressing the ESC Off
switch. For further information
on ESC, refer to the Owner’s Manual on the DVD.
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by excessive wheel speeds
may cause tire damage or failure. A tire could explode and injure someone. Do not
spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h) when you are stuck. Do
not let anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
CAUTION!
• When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by moving between 1st and REVERSE, do not spin the wheels faster than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage may result.
• Revving the engine or spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transmission overheating and failure. It can also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels
above 30 mph (48 km/h) while in gear (no transmission shifting occurring).
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