2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE reset

WARNING!
²Never have any smoking materials lit in or near
the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the
tank filled.
²Never add fuel when the engine is running. This is
in violation of most state and federal fire regula-
tions and doing so will cause the malfunction
indicator light to turn on.
²A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a
portable container that is inside of a vehicle. You
could be burned. Always place gas containers on
the ground while filling.
NOTE:
²Tighten the gas cap until you hear a ªclickingº sound.
This is an indication that the gas cap is tightenedproperly. The Malfunction Indicator Light in the in-
strument cluster may turn on if the gas cap is not
secured properly. Make sure that the gas cap is tight-
ened each time the vehicle is refueled.
²When the fuel nozzle ªclicksº or shuts off, the fuel
tank is full.
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel
filler cap in loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a
ªgASCAPº message will display in the instrument clus-
ter. Tighten the gas cap until a ªclickingº sound is heard.
This is an indication that the gas cap is properly tight-
ened. Press the trip odometer reset button to turn off the
message. If the problem persists, the message will appear
the next time the vehicle is started. This might indicate a
damaged cap. If the problem is detected twice in a row,
the system will turn on the Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL). Resolving the problem will turn the MIL light off.
318 STARTING AND OPERATING

Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel
filler cap in loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a
ªgASCAPº message will display in the instrument clus-
ter. Tighten the gas cap until a ªclickingº sound is heard.
This is an indication that the gas cap is properly tight-
ened. Press the trip odometer reset button to turn off the
message. If the problem persists, the message will appear
the next time the vehicle is started. This might indicate a
fuel evaporation system error. If the problem is detected
twice in a row, the system will turn on the Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL). Resolving the problem will turn
the MIL light off.
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass
an inspection of your vehicle's emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.
For states, which have an I/M (Inspection and
Maintenance) requirement, this check verifies the
following: the MIL (Malfunction Indicator Light)
is functioning and is not on when the engine is running,
and that the OBD (On Board Diagnostic) system is ready
for testing.
Normally, the OBD system will be ready. The OBD
system maynotbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, if you recently had a dead battery, or a battery
replacement. If the OBD system should be determined
not ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
358 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

NOTE:
²The oil change indicator message will not monitor the
time since the last oil change. Change your vehicles oil
if it has been 6 months since your last oil change even
if the oil change indicator message is NOT illumi-
nated.
²Change your engine oil more often if you drive your
vehicle off-road for an extended period of time.
²Under no circumstances should oil change intervals
exceed 6,000 miles (10 000 km) or 6 months, whichever
comes first.
Your dealer will reset the oil change indicator message
after completing the scheduled oil change. If a scheduled
oil change is performed by someone other than yourdealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps
described under ªOil Change Requiredº under ªElec-
tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)º in Section 3 of
this manual or under ªOdometer/Trip Odometerº under
ªInstrument Cluster Descriptionsº in Section 3 of this
manual.
At Each Stop for Fuel
²Check the engine oil level about 5 minutes after a fully
warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level while
the vehicle is on level ground will improve the accu-
racy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when the
level is at or below the SAFE or MIN mark.
²Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
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Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 96
Automatic Door Locks..................... 31
Automatic Headlights.................... 139
Automatic Oil Change Indicator........179,189,414
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)......... 237
Automatic Transaxle................251,255,384
Adding Fluid...................384,385,412
Filter............................... 386
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 386
Fluid Level Check...................384,385
Interlock System....................256,257
Reset Mode.......................... 261
Selection Of Lubricant................... 412
Shifting............................. 255
Special Additives...................... 386
Autostick............................. 262
Back-Up Lights......................... 404
Ball Joints............................. 372Battery............................... 367
Emergency Starting..................... 344
Gas Caution.......................... 368
Jump Starting......................... 344
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 26
Location..........................345,367
Bearings.............................. 387
Belts, Drive............................ 365
Belts, Seat............................40,75
Beverage Holder Cooled (Cup Holder)......... 164
Beverage Holder Heated (Cup Holder)........ 164
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 372
B-Pillar Location........................ 284
Brake Assist System...................... 275
Brake Control System, Electronic............. 275
Brake Fluid............................ 412
Brake, Parking.......................... 264
Brake System........................267,381
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................... 268
INDEX 433
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Occupant Restraints.................39,53,54,56
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)............307,410
Odometer............................. 178
Trip .............................178,180
Oil Change Indicator................179,189,414
Oil Change Indicator, Reset..............179,189
Oil, Engine.........................361,410
Capacity............................ 409
Change Interval...............179,189,362,414
Checking............................ 361
Dipstick............................. 361
Disposal............................ 364
Filter............................365,410
Filter Disposal........................ 364
Identification Logo..................... 363
Materials Added to..................... 364
Recommendation...................363,409
Synthetic............................ 364
Viscosity..........................363,409Oil Filter, Change........................ 365
Oil Filter, Selection....................... 365
Oil Pressure Light....................... 177
Onboard Diagnostic System..............357,358
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLinkt) ........... 155
Operating Precautions.................... 357
Outside Rearview Mirrors.................. 97
Overdrive............................. 260
Overheating, Engine...................... 336
Owner's Manual (Operator Manual).......... 428
Paint Care............................. 387
Panic Alarm............................ 25
Parking Brake.......................... 264
Parking On Hill......................... 265
Passenger Seat Back Tilt (Easy Entry System).... 133
Passing Light........................... 143
Personal Settings........................ 194
Pets.................................. 72
INDEX 445
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Rear Window Features.................... 246
Reception, Radio........................ 197
Recorder, Event Data...................... 60
Recreational Towing...................... 333
Reformulated Gasoline.................... 309
Refrigerant............................ 370
Release, Hood.......................... 137
Reminder, Lights On..................... 141
Reminder, Seat Belt.....................45,46
Remote Control
Security Alarm......................... 18
Starting System........................ 27
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................. 21
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 230
Remote Starting System.................... 27
Remote Trunk Release..................... 36
Replacement Bulbs....................... 400
Replacement Keys........................ 16
Replacement Parts....................... 360Replacement Tires....................... 296
Reporting Safety Defects................... 427
Resetting Oil Change Indicator...........179,189
Restraint, Head.......................54,135
Restraints, Child......................... 62
Restraints, Occupant....................39,54
Reverse Lights.......................... 404
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck................ 348
Rotation, Tires.......................... 298
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 75
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 75
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 427
Safety, Exhaust Gas....................... 74
Safety Information, Tire................... 280
Safety Tips............................. 73
Satellite Radio...............213,214,217,218,225
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 226
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 414
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Transmitter, Garage Door Opener
(HomeLinkt) ........................... 155
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 21
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)........ 21
Transporting Pets........................ 72
Tread Wear Indicators.................... 294
Trip Odometer.......................... 178
Trip Odometer Reset Button................ 180
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid)....................36,38
Trunk Release, Emergency.................. 38
Trunk Release Remote Control............... 36
Turn Signals...................138,142,183,404
UCI Connector......................... 221
UConnectŸ (Hands-Free Phone)...........99,217
Understanding Your Instrument Panel......... 173
Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 429
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 221Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port...........213,217
Universal Transmitter..................... 155
Unleaded Gasoline....................... 307
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt.............. 44
Upholstery Care........................ 389
USB Port...........................213,217
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses................. 381
Vanity Mirrors........................... 99
Variance, Compass....................... 192
Vehicle Certification Label................. 319
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)............ 6
Vehicle Loading...................285,319,321
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 7
Vehicle Storage.......................243,400
Viscosity, Engine Oil...................... 363
Voice Recognition System (VR).............. 125
Warning Flasher, Hazard.................. 336
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