2006 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE traction control

FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
If your vehicle is equipped with Traction Control, turn
the system off before attempting to “rock” the vehicle.
If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it
can often be moved by a rocking motion. Turn your
steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the
front wheels. Then shift back and forth between Reverse
and First gear. Usually the least accelerator pedal pres-
sure to maintain the rocking motion without spinning the
wheels is most effective.
CAUTION!
Racing the engine or spinning the wheels too fast
may lead to transaxle overheating and failure. It can
also damage the tires. Do not spin the wheels above
35 mph (55 km/h).
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
Flat bed towing is the preferred towing method. If a flat
bed towing vehicle is not available, a wheel lift towing
vehicle may be used.
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.
CAUTION!
Do not use sling type towing equipment. Damage to
the fascia and air dam may result.
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REPLACEMENT LIGHT BULBS
LIGHT BULBS — Interior Bulb Number
Instrument Cluster..................... PC194
ABS Indicator........................ PC161
Fog Indicators........................ PC161
Floor Console, Courtesy Light, Door Courtesy Light,
Trunk Light............................ 562
Climate Control Light...................... 37
Traction Control Light...................PC161
LIGHT BULBS — Exterior Bulb Number
Headlight.............................9007
Park/Turn Signal (Front).................3157A
Side/Marker (Front)...................... 168
Turn Signal (Rear)......................3757A
Fog Light.............................880L
Center Stop Light (CHMSL)......Dealer Service Item
Tail/Stop.............................3157
Tail Light.........................W3W/2821
Back Up Light.....................W16W/921
License Light......................W5W/2825
BULB REPLACEMENT
Headlight Bulb Replacement
1. Open the hood and remove the two headlight mount-
ing screws.
2. Remove the push-in fasteners by prying under the
head of the fasteners with a flat bladed tool.
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Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the
wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled con-
ditions on a specified government test course. For ex-
ample, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1
1/2) 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 depart significantly from the norm due to variations
in driving habits, service practices and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B,
and C. Those 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.
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.
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Latches
Hood............................... 63
Lead Free Gasoline...................... 178
Leaks, Fluid............................ 44
Life of Tires........................... 173
Lights..............................44,64
Airbag........................32,34,43,89
Anti-Lock Warning..................... 92
Automatic Headlights................... 68
Brake Warning.....................93,153
Bulb Replacement..................... 251
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator)....... 90
Daytime Running...................... 68
Dimmer Switch, Headlight.............67,69
Engine Temperature Warning............. 91
Exterior Check........................ 44
Fog ...........................68,91,255
Front Replacement.................253,255
Headlight Switch...................... 67
Headlights........................... 67
High Beam........................... 69
Illuminated Entry...................... 12
Instrument Cluster..................... 67Interior.............................. 65
License............................. 257
Lights On Reminder.................... 68
Low Fuel............................ 94
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)....... 90
Map Reading......................... 64
Oil Pressure.......................... 93
Park............................... 253
Reading............................. 64
Rear Servicing....................... 256
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 94
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............. 19
Service............................. 251
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator) . . 90
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)............. 94
Traction Control...................... 158
Turn Signal......................67,68,90
Voltage.............................. 90
Loading Vehicle........................ 185
Capacities........................... 185
Tires ............................... 163
Locks
Central.............................. 14
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General Information................... 167
High Speed......................... 169
Inflation Pressures.................... 168
Jacking............................. 200
Life of Tires......................... 173
Load Capacity....................163,164
Quality Grading...................... 284
Radial............................. 170
Replacement......................... 173
Rotation............................ 175
Safety...........................158,167
Sizes............................... 160
Snow Tires.......................... 175
Spinning............................ 171
Tread Wear Indicators.................. 172
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight............. 189
Top Cover............................. 50
Towing.........................185,208,209
Disabled Vehicle...................... 208
Guide.............................. 188
Weight............................. 188
Traction Control....................71,89,157
Traction Control Switch................71,157Trailer Towing......................... 185
Cooling System Tips................... 195
Hitches............................. 187
Minimum Requirements................ 190
Trailer and Tongue Weight.............. 189
Wiring............................. 193
Trailer Towing Guide.................... 188
Trailer Weight......................... 188
Transaxle............................. 239
Additives........................... 241
Automatic.....................149,151,239
Autostick........................... 176
Filter.............................. 240
Overdrive........................... 152
Selection of Lubricant.................. 239
Transmission
Range Indicator....................... 92
Transmission....................See Transaxle
Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry)................... 18
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink).75
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)...... 15
Transporting Pets........................ 42
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