CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN 2008 3.G Owners Manual
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER, Model Year: 2008, Model line: SEBRING SEDAN, Model: CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN 2008 3.GPages: 494
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Guide .............................. 341
Recreational.......................349,369
Weight .............................. 341
Towing Assistance....................... 102
Traction.............................. 292
TrailerTowing .......................... 338
Cooling System Tips.................... 349
Hitches............................. 340
Minimum Requirements................. 343
Trailer and Tongue Weight................ 342
Wiring .............................. 346
TrailerTowingGuide ..................... 341
TrailerWeight .......................... 341
Transaxle............................. 270
Additives............................ 405
Automatic.................... 13,264,270,403
Autostick............................ 275
Filter ............................... 405
Maintenance.......................... 403Operation........................... 270
Overdrive........................... 274
Selection of Lubricant................... 432
Transmission
Range Indicator....................... 174
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 25
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . 144
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 25
Transporting Pets........................ 77
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 309
Trip Odometer.......................... 174
Trip Odometer Reset Button................ 176
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid)...................... 38
Trunk Release, Emergency................ 39,40
Trunk Release Remote Control............... 38
Turn Signals......................135,179,424
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UCI Connector......................... 229
UConnect™ (Hands-Free Phone)........... 89,225
Understanding Your Instrument Panel......... 169
Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 449
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 229
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port...........222,225
Universal Transmitter..................... 144
Unleaded Gasoline....................... 323
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt.............. 47
Upholstery Care........................ 408
USB Port...........................222,225
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses................. 400
VanityMirrors ........................... 89
Variance, Compass....................... 189
Vehicle Certification Label................. 335
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)............ 6
Vehicle Loading...................300,335,337
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 7Vehicle Storage.......................255,417
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).......... 18
Video Entertainment System
(Rear Seat Video System).................. 240
Viscosity, Engine Oil...................... 383
Voice Recognition System (VR).............. 116
Warning Lights
(Instrument Cluster Description)............. 172
Warnings and Cautions..................... 6
Warranty Information..................... 446
Washer, Adding Fluid..................140,393
Washers, Windshield................136,140,393
Washing Vehicle......................... 407
Water
Driving Through...................... 292
Wheel Alignment and Balance............... 312
Wheel and Wheel Trim.................... 408
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care................ 408
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Wheel Bearings......................... 406
Wind Buffeting....................... 38,153
Window Fogging........................ 255
Windows.............................. 34
Power............................... 34
Windshield Defroster...............245,246,252
Windshield Washers...................136,140
Fluid ............................... 393
Windshield Wiper Blades.................. 392
Windshield Wipers....................... 136
Wiper Blade Replacement...............392,393
Wipers, Intermittent...................... 138
YES EssentialsFabric Cleaning Procedure...... 409
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System).............. 282
Accessory Delay, Power.................... 13
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 396
Adding Fuel........................... 332Adding Washer Fluid..................140,393
Additives, Fuel......................... 326
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 385
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 388
Air Conditioning........................ 243
Air Conditioning Controls................. 243
Air Conditioning Filter.................256,389
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 257
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............388,389
Air Conditioning System.............243,248,388
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 304
Airbag.............................. 52,61
Airbag Deployment....................... 62
Airbag Light................... 53,60,65,79,173
Airbag Maintenance....................... 64
Airbag, Side........................ 54,59,61
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain)........... 55,59,61
Alarm (Security Alarm).................... 18
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............ 18,173
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Alignment and Balance................... 312
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 235
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........395,396,429
Disposal............................ 398
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).............. 282
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 282
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)........ 18
Appearance Care........................ 406
Ashtray............................... 156
Assistance Towing....................... 102
Audio Systems (Radio).................222,225
Auto Down Power Windows................ 35
Auto Unlock, Doors....................... 32
Auto Up Power Windows................ 36,153
Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 86
Automatic Door Locks................... 31,32
Automatic Oil Change Indicator........175,185,434
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)......... 248Automatic Transaxle.............. 13,264,270,403
Adding Fluid...................403,404,432
Filter ............................... 405
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 405
Fluid Level Check...................403,404
Interlock System....................... 272
Reset Mode.......................... 275
Selection Of Lubricant................... 432
Shifting ............................. 273
Special Additives...................... 405
Autostick ............................. 275
Back-Up Lights......................... 424
BallJoints ............................. 391
Battery............................... 387
Gas Caution.......................... 387
Jump Starting......................... 29
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 25
Location............................ 387
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Bearings.............................. 406
Belts,Drive ............................ 384
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 392
B-Pillar Location........................ 299
Brake Assist System...................... 286
Brake, Parking.......................... 277
Brake System........................281,400
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................... 282
Fluid Check.......................402,432
Hoses.............................. 401
Master Cylinder....................... 402
Parking............................. 277
Warning Light........................ 178
Brakes.............................281,400
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 272
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 78
Bulb Replacement.....................417,418
Bulbs,Light ............................ 417Calibration, Compass..................... 188
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)......... 20
Capacities, Fluid........................ 429
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 332
Oil (Engine)..................374,375,376,383
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 397
Car Washes............................ 407
Carbon Monoxide Warning................. 327
Cargo Area Features...................... 162
Cargo Compartment...................... 162
Cargo Load Floor........................ 162
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................... 162
Catalytic Converter...................... 385
Caution, Exhaust Gas...................... 78
CD (Compact Disc) Player...............222,225
CD (Compact Disc) Player Maintenance........ 242
Cellular Phone.................. 89,225,227,242
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 428
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Chains, Tire............................ 312
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 356
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 296
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)............... 378
Child Restraint.................... 67,69,73,76
Child Restraint Tether Anchors............. 71,73
Child Safety Locks........................ 33
Cigar Lighter........................... 156
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 324
Cleaning
Wheels............................. 408
Windshield Wiper Blades................. 392
Climate Control......................... 243
Clock .....................193,196,208,224,227
CoinHolder ........................... 157
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 242
Compact Spare Tire...................... 307
Compass.............................. 187Compass Calibration..................... 188
Compass Variance....................... 189
Computer, Trip/Travel.................. 20,186
Connector
UCI ................................ 229
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)......... 229
Console............................129,157
Console, Floor.......................129,157
Contract, Service........................ 445
Converter, Catalytic...................... 385
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap).......... 397
Cooling System......................... 394
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 396
Coolant Capacity...................... 429
Coolant Level......................395,398
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 398
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 395
Inspection........................... 398
Points to Remember.................... 398
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Pressure Cap......................... 397
Radiator Cap......................... 397
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)......395,429,430
Corrosion Protection..................... 406
Crankcase Ventilation Module............... 20
CruiseLight ........................... 176
CupHolder ......................129,160,411
Customer Assistance..................... 443
Customer Programmable Features............ 190
Data Recorder, Event...................... 65
Dealer Service.......................... 380
Deck Lid, Power Release................... 38
Defroster, Rear Window................... 258
Defroster, Windshield............. 80,245,246,252
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers............... 29,138
Diagnostic System, Onboard................ 377
Digital Video Disc (DVD) Player..........222,225
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................. 136Dipsticks
Automatic Transaxle.................403,404
Oil (Engine).......................... 380
Disabled Vehicle Towing................... 368
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............... 398
Engine Oil........................... 384
Door Locks, Automatic.................... 31
Door Opener, Garage..................... 144
DriveBelts ............................ 384
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................... 291
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ................................ 292
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System)...... 240
E-85 Fuel............................. 328
Electric Rear Window Defrost............... 258
Electric Remote Mirrors.................... 87
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Electrical Power Outlets................... 154
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)...... 141
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)............ 287
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).... 183
Emergency, In Case of
Jacking............................. 356
Jump Starting......................... 364
Towing ............................. 368
Emergency Trunk Release................. 39,40
Emission Control System Maintenance......378,434
Engine........................ 78,374,375,376
Air Cleaner.......................... 385
Block Heater......................... 269
Break-In Recommendations................ 78
Checking Oil Level..................... 380
Coolant (Antifreeze).................395,430
Cooling ............................. 394
Exhaust Gas Caution.................... 327
Fuel Requirements..................323,429Jump Starting......................... 364
Oil ...........................380,429,430
Oil Change Interval............175,185,382,434
Oil Filler Cap.................374,375,376,383
OilFilter ............................ 384
Oil Filter Disposal...................... 384
Oil Selection.......................382,429
Oil Synthetic......................... 383
Operation............................ 78
Overheating.......................... 353
Temperature Gauge..................... 172
Engine Oil Viscosity...................... 383
Enhanced Accident Response Feature.......... 62
Entry System, Illuminated.................. 20
Ethanol............................... 324
Event Data Recorder...................... 65
Exhaust Gas Caution................ 78,327,394
Exhaust System......................... 393
Extender, Seat Belt........................ 51
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Fabric Care.........................408,409
Filler Location Fuel....................172,332
Filters
Air Cleaner.......................... 385
Air Conditioning....................256,389
Automatic Transaxle.................... 405
Engine Oil........................384,430
Engine Oil Disposal.................... 384
Flashers.............................. 353
Hazard Warning....................... 353
Flash-To-Pass........................... 134
Flat Tire Stowage........................ 363
Flexible Fuel Vehicles..................... 328
Cruising Range........................ 331
Engine Oil........................... 330
Fuel Requirements..................328,329
Maintenance.......................328,331
Replacement Parts..................... 331
Starting............................. 331Flooded Engine Starting................... 266
Floor Console.......................... 157
Fluid Capacities......................... 429
Fluid Leaks............................. 80
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transaxle.................403,404
Brake............................402,432
Cooling System....................... 395
Engine Oil........................... 380
Power Steering.....................391,432
Fluids ................................ 430
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 430
Fog Light Service........................ 422
Fog Lights.......................134,179,422
Folding Rear Seat.....................128,129
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 367
Front Wheel Bearings..................... 406
Fuel................................. 323
Adding............................. 332
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Additives............................ 326
CleanAir ............................ 324
Ethanol............................. 324
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................172,332
Filler Door (Gas Cap)................... 172
Gasoline............................ 323
Gauge.............................. 172
Hoses.............................. 400
Light ............................... 173
Materials Added....................... 326
Methanol............................ 324
Octane Rating......................323,430
Requirements......................323,429
Tank Capacity........................ 429
Fuel, Flexible.............See Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Fuel System Caution..................... 333
Fueling ............................... 332
Fuses................................ 412Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 144
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)............332,334,377
Gasoline, Clean Air...................... 324
Gasoline (Fuel)......................... 323
Gasoline, Reformulated................... 324
Gauges
Coolant Temperature.................... 172
Fuel................................ 172
Odometer........................... 174
Tachometer.......................... 174
Gearshift.............................. 273
General Information................. 18,116,322
General Maintenance..................... 380
Glass Cleaning.......................... 410
GrossAxleWeightRating ...............336,339
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.............336,338
GVWR ............................... 336
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