2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN traction control

Traction
When driving on wet or slushy roads, it is possible for a
wedge of water to build up between the tire and road
surface. This is hydroplaning and may cause partial or
complete loss of vehicle control and stopping ability. To
reduce this possibility, the following precautions should
be observed:
1. Slow down during rainstorms or when roads are
slushy.
2. Slow down if the road has standing water or puddles.
3. Replace the tires when tread wear indicators first
become visible.
4. Keep the tires properly inflated.
5. Maintain enough distance between your vehicle and
the vehicle in front of you to avoid a collision in a sudden
stop.
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
Driving through water more than a few inches/
centimeters deep will require extra caution to ensure
safety and prevent damage to your vehicle.
Flowing/Rising Water
WARNING!
Do not drive on, or cross, a road or a path where
water is flowing and/or rising (as in storm run-off).
Flowing water can wear away the road or path’s
surface and cause your vehicle to sink into deeper
water. Furthermore, flowing and/or rising water can
carry your vehicle away swiftly. Failure to follow this
warning may result in injuries that are serious or
fatal to you, your passengers, and others around you.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories were established by
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The
specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer
in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle.
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety
requirements in addition to these grades.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating, based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded 150 would wear 1-1/2 times as
well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The
relative performance of tires depends upon the actualconditions of their use, however, and may depart signifi-
cantly 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. These 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.
IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE 449
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Seat Belt Reminder..................... 173
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............. 19
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).............. 173
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)........... 314
Traction Control....................... 287
Turn Signal..................135,179,422,424
Voltage............................. 173
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 172
Loading Vehicle......................335,337
Capacities........................... 337
Tires ............................... 299
Locks
Auto Unlock.......................... 32
Child Protection........................ 33
Power Door........................... 31
Low Tire Pressure System.................. 314
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH).............................. 73
Lubrication, Body....................... 392Lumbar Support........................ 124
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 387
Maintenance, General..................... 380
Maintenance Procedures................... 380
Maintenance Schedule.................... 434
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 182,378
Manual, Service......................... 447
Map/Reading Lights..................... 131
Master Cylinder (Brakes).................. 402
Methanol............................. 324
Mini-Trip Computer...................... 186
Mirrors ................................ 85
Automatic Dimming..................... 86
Electric Powered....................... 87
Outside.............................. 88
Rearview............................. 85
Vanity ............................... 89
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
462 INDEX

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
INDEX 469
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Fog ..........................134,179,422
Headlight Switch...................... 132
Headlights........................... 132
Headlights On With Wipers............... 139
High Beam Indicator.................... 182
Illuminated Entry....................... 20
Instrument Cluster..................... 132
Interior............................. 131
License............................. 427
Lights On Reminder.................... 134
Low Fuel............................ 173
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine)........ 182
Map Reading......................... 131
Oil Pressure.......................... 173
Passing............................. 134
Rear Tail............................ 424
Seat Belt Reminder..................... 173
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm).............. 19
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).............. 173Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS)........... 314
Traction Control....................... 287
Turn Signal..................135,179,422,424
Voltage............................. 173
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description)..... 172
Loading Vehicle......................335,337
Capacities........................... 337
Tires ............................... 299
Locks
AutoUnlock .......................... 32
Child Protection........................ 33
Power Door........................... 31
Low Tire Pressure System.................. 314
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH).............................. 73
Lubrication, Body....................... 392
Lumbar Support........................ 124
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 387
INDEX 481
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