2007 CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN park assist

NOTE:When parking on a hill, it is important to set the
parking brakebeforeplacing the gear selector in Park,
otherwise the load on the automatic transaxle locking
mechanism may make it difficult to move the selector out
of Park. As an added precaution, turn the front wheels
toward the curb on a downhill grade and away from the
curb on a uphill grade.
NOTE:You should always apply the parking brake
before leaving the vehicle.
WARNING!
•Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving
children in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for
a number of reasons. A child or others could be
injured. Don’t leave the keys in the ignition. A
child could operate power windows, other con-
trols, or move the vehicle.
•Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged
before driving. Failure to do so can lead to brake
failure and an accident.
BRAKE SYSTEM
Your vehicle is equipped with power assisted brakes as
standard equipment. In the event power assist is lost for
any reason (for example, repeated brake applications
with the engine off), the brakes will still function. How-
ever, the effort required to brake the vehicle will be much
greater than that required with the power system oper-
ating.
WARNING!
Riding the brakes can lead to brake failure and
possibly an accident. Driving with your foot resting
or riding on the brake pedal can result in abnormally
high brake temperatures, excessive lining wear, and
possible brake damage. You wouldn’t have your full
braking capacity in an emergency.
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POWER STEERING
The standard power steering system will give you good
vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability
in tight spaces. The system will provide mechanical
steering capability if power assist is lost.
If for some reason the power assist is interrupted, it will
still be possible to steer your vehicle. Under these condi-
tions, you will observe a substantial increase in steering
effort, especially at very low vehicle speeds and during
parking maneuvers.
NOTE:Increased noise levels at the end of the steering
wheel travel are considered normal and do not indicate
that there is a problem with the power steering system.
Upon initial start-up in cold weather, the power
steering pump may make noise for a short amount of
time. This is due to the cold, thick fluid in the steering
system. This noise should be considered normal, and
does not in any way damage the steering system.
WARNING!
Continued operation with reduced power steering
assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others.
Service should be obtained as soon as possible.
CAUTION!
Prolonged operation of the steering system at the
end of the steering wheel travel will increase the
steering fluid temperature and it should be avoided
when possible. Damage to the power steering pump
may occur.
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MMT In Gasoline
MMT is a manganese containing metallic additive that is
blended into some gasoline to increase the octane num-
ber. Gasolines blended with MMT offer no performance
advantage beyond gasolines of the same octane number
without MMT. Gasolines blended with MMT have shown
to reduce spark plug life and reduce emission system
performance in some vehicles. The manufacturer recom-
mends using gasolines without MMT. Since the MMT
content of gasoline may not be indicated on the pump,
you should ask your gasoline retailer whether or not
his/her gasoline contains MMT.
It is even more important to look for gasolines without
MMT in Canada, because MMT can be used at levels
higher than those allowed in the United States.
MMT is prohibited in Federal and California reformu-
lated gasolines.
Materials Added to Fuel
All gasoline sold in the United States is required to
contain effective detergent additives. Use of additional
detergents or other additives is not needed under normalconditions and would result in additional cost. Therefore
you should not have to add anything to the fuel.
Fuel System Cautions
CAUTION!
Follow these guidelines to maintain your vehicle’s
performance:
•The use of leaded gas is prohibited by Federal law.
Using leaded gasoline can impair engine performance,
damage the emission control system.
•An out-of-tune engine, or certain fuel or ignition
malfunctions, can cause the catalytic converter to
overheat. If you notice a pungent burning odor or
some light smoke, your engine may be out of tune or
malfunctioning and may require immediate service.
Contact your dealer for service assistance.
•The use of fuel additives which are now being sold as
octane enhancers is not recommended. Most of these
products contain high concentrations of methanol.
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Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)..... 20
Location............................ 300
Body Mechanism Lubrication.............. 303
B-Pillar Location....................... 231
Brake Assist System..................... 221
Brake, Parking......................... 216
Brake System.......................217,310
Anti-Lock (ABS)...................... 218
Fluid Check......................... 329
Hoses.............................. 310
Master Cylinder...................... 311
Parking............................ 216
Warning Light....................... 145
Brakes............................217,310
Brake/Transmission Interlock.............. 212
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle...... 63
Bulb Replacement...................321,322
Bulbs,Light ........................... 321
Calibration, Compass.................... 151
Capacities, Fluid....................... 327
Caps, Filler
Fuel............................... 256Oil (Engine)................287,288,289,296
Car Washes........................... 314
Carbon Monoxide Warning............... 253
Catalytic Converter..................... 298
Caution, Exhaust Gas..................... 64
CD (Compact Disc) Player Maintenance...... 189
Cellular Phone....................... 73,188
Center High Mounted Stop Light........... 326
Chains, Tire........................... 248
Changing A Flat Tire.................... 274
Chart,TireSizing ....................... 228
Check Engine Light
(MalfunctionIndicatorLight) .............. 291
Child Restraint................... 54,55,59,61
Child Restraint Tether Anchors........... 57,59
Child Restraint with Automatic Belts......... 57
Child Safety Locks....................... 25
CigarLighter .......................... 126
Clean Air Gasoline...................... 251
Cleaning
Wheels............................. 315
Climate Control........................ 190
Clock ....................157,158,160,173,182
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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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