2007 CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN steering wheel

WARNING!
•Do not use a tire, wheel size or rating other than
that specified for your vehicle. Some combina-
tions of unapproved tires and wheels may change
suspension dimensions and performance charac-
teristics, resulting in changes to steering, han-
dling, and braking of your vehicle. This can cause
unpredictable handling and stress to steering and
suspension components. You could lose control
and have an accident resulting in serious injury or
death. Use only the tire and wheel sizes with load
ratings approved for your vehicle.
•Never use a tire with a smaller load index or
capacity, other than what was originally equipped
on your vehicle. Using a tire with a smaller load
index could result in tire overloading and failure.
You could lose control and have an accident.
•Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having
adequate speed capability can result in sudden
tire failure and loss of vehicle control.
CAUTION!
Replacing original tires with tires of a different size
may result in false speedometer and odometer read-
ings.
Alignment And Balance
Poor suspension alignment may result in:
•Fast tire wear.
•Uneven tire wear, such as feathering and one-sided
wear.
•Vehicle pull to right or left.
Tires may also cause the vehicle to pull to the left or right.
Alignment will not correct this condition. See your dealer
for proper diagnosis.
Improper alignment will not cause vehicle vibration.
Vibration may be a result of tire and wheel out-of-
balance. Proper balancing will reduce vibration and
avoid tire cupping and spotty wear.
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WARNING!
Improper towing can lead to an injury accident.
Follow these guidelines to make your trailer towing
as safe as possible:
Make certain that the load is secured in the trailer
and will not shift during travel. When trailering
cargo that is not fully secured, dynamic load shifts
can occur that may be difficult for the driver to
control. You could lose control of your vehicle and
have an accident.
•When hauling cargo or towing a trailer, do not over-
load your vehicle or trailer. Overloading can cause a
loss of control, poor performance or damage to brakes,
axle, engine, transmission, steering, suspension, chas-
sis structure or tires.
•Safety chains must always be used between your
vehicle and trailer. Always connect the chains to the
frame or hook retainers of the vehicle hitch. Cross the
chains under the trailer tongue and allow enough
slack for turning corners.
•Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade.
When parking, apply the parking brake on the tow
vehicle. Put the tow vehicle automatic transmission in
P for Park. Always, block orchockthe trailer wheels.
•GCWR must not be exceeded.
•Total weight must be distributed between the tow
vehicle and the trailer such that the following four
ratings are not exceeded:
1. GVWR
2. GTW
3. GAWR
4. Tongue weight rating for the trailer hitch utilized
(This requirement may limit the ability to always
achieve 10% of tongue weight as a percentage of
total trailer weight).
Towing Requirements — Tires

Do not attempt to tow a trailer while using a compact
spare tire.
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6. If the vehicle is equipped with Sentry Key Immobi-
lizer, turn the ignition switch to the ON position for 3
seconds before moving the ignition switch to the START
position.
7. Start the engine in the vehicle that has the booster
battery, let the engine idle a few minutes, then start the
engine in the vehicle with the discharged battery.
8. When removing the jumper cables, reverse the se-
quence exactly. Be careful of the moving belts and fan.
9. Reinstall the protective cover over the remote jump-
start positive battery post.
WARNING!
•During cold weather when temperatures are be-
low freezing point, electrolyte in a discharged
battery may freeze. Do not attempt jump-starting
because the battery could rupture or explode. The
battery temperature must be brought up above
freezing point before attempting jump-start.
NOTE:To access the battery for service or replacement
refer to “Maintenance Procedures” in theMAINTAIN-
ING YOUR VEHICLEsection of this manual.
FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE
NOTE:
If your vehicle is equipped with Traction Con-
trol, 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.
282 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES

WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener-
ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause axle, 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) or for longer than 30 seconds
continuously without stopping when you are stuck.
And don’t let anyone near a spinning wheel, no
matter what the speed.
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
30 mph (48 km/h). Do not spin the wheels continu-
ously for more than 30 seconds.
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
With Ignition Key
Automatic And Manual Transaxle
Front-wheel-drive vehicles must have the front wheels
elevated; all-wheel-drive vehicles must be hauled on a
flatbed truck.
All Transaxles
CAUTION!
If the vehicle being towed requires steering, the
ignition switch must be in the ACCESSORY posi-
tion, not in the LOCK position.
Do not attempt to use sling type equipment when
towing. When securing vehicle to flat bed truck, do
not attach to front or rear suspension components.
Damage to your vehicle may result from improper
towing.
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Maintenance-Free Battery
You will never have to add water, nor is periodic main-
tenance required.
NOTE:The battery is stored in a compartment behind
the left front fender and is accessible without removing
the tire and wheel. Remote battery terminals are located
in the engine compartment for jump starting.
To access the battery, turn the steering wheel fully to the
right and remove the inner fender shield.
WARNING!
Battery fluid is a corrosive acid solution and can
burn or even blind you. Don’t allow battery fluid to
contact your eyes, skin or clothing. Don’t lean over a
battery when attaching clamps. If acid splashes in
eyes or on skin, flush the area immediately with
large amounts of water.
Battery gas is flammable and explosive. Keep flame
or sparks away from the battery. Don’t use a booster
battery or any other booster source with an output
greater than 12 volts. Don’t allow cable clamps to
touch each other.
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories con-
tain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after
handling.
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CAUTION!
Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil
contamination will severely shorten bulb life.
6. If the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface,
clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol.
7. Reinsert the bulb and socket assembly and rotate
clockwise
14turn to secure.
8. Reinstall the head lamp assembly.
Fog Lamps
1. Access to the lamps through the lower fascia cutout is
limited.
2. We recommend you access the lamps by turning the
steering wheel to allow access and remove the inner
fender shield.3. Rotate bulb and connector
14turn counterclockwise.
4. Pull bulb off of connector and replace with a new one.
CAUTION!
Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil
contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the
bulb comes in contact with an oily surface, clean the
bulb with rubbing alcohol.
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Child Restraint...................... 54,61
Extender............................ 40
Front Seat............................ 32
Pretensioners......................... 38
Rear Seat............................ 32
Reminder........................... 140
Seat Belts (Sedan)....................... 31
Seats................................. 96
Adjustment.......................... 96
Cleaning.........................102,316
Head Restraints...................... 101
Heated.............................. 99
Lumbar Support....................... 98
Power.............................. 98
Rear Folding......................101,102
Reclining ............................ 97
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)............... 14
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)............ 328
SelectionofOil ........................ 295
Sentry Key (Immobilizer).................. 12
Sentry Key Programming.................. 13
Service and Maintenance................. 332
Service Assistance...................... 350ServiceContract ........................ 352
Service Manuals........................ 353
Setting the Clock...........157,158,160,173,182
Settings, Personal....................... 155
Shoulder Belts.......................... 32
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters)......... 200
Signals, Turn.......................... 324
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............. 226
Snow Tires............................ 248
Spare Tire.......................238,239,274
Spark Plugs........................... 297
Specifications
Oil ................................ 295
Speed Control (Cruise Control).......... 113,143
Speedometer.......................... 139
Speedometer and Odometer............... 137
Starting.............................. 207
Engine Fails to Start................... 208
Starting Procedures..................... 207
Steering
Power...........................225,302
TiltColumn ......................... 112
Wheel, Tilt.......................... 112
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Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls.............................. 188
Storage.............................. 321
Storage, Vehicle........................ 200
Stuck, Freeing......................... 282
Sun Roof............................. 121
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag....... 40
Synthetic Engine Oil..................... 297
System, Navigation..................... 181
Tachometer........................... 139
Taillights............................. 324
Telescoping Steering Column.............. 112
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant......139,273
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint.............. 57
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)............... 14
Theft System (Security Alarm).............. 14
Tilt Steering Column.................... 112
Time Delay, Headlight................... 106
TipStart ............................. 208
Tire and Loading Information Placard....... 231
Tire Identification Number (TIN)........... 230
Tire Markings......................... 227TireSafetyInformation ................... 227
Tires ........................... 65,235,354
Aging(LifeofTires) ................... 241
Air Pressure......................... 235
Alignment.......................... 242
Chains............................. 248
Changing........................... 274
Compact Spare....................... 238
Flat Changing........................ 279
General Information................... 235
High Speed......................... 237
Inflation Pressures.................... 236
Jacking............................. 274
LifeofTires ......................... 241
Load Capacity....................231,232
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)......... 243
Quality Grading...................... 354
Radial............................. 238
Replacement......................... 241
Rotation ............................ 249
Safety ...........................227,235
Sizes ............................... 228
Snow Tires.......................... 248
INDEX 369
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