2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN reset

WARNING!
•Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the
vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the tank filled.
•Never add fuel when the engine is running. This is in
violation of most state and federal fire regulations
and doing so will cause the malfunction indicator
light to turn on.
•A 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:
•Tighten the gas cap until you hear a “clicking” sound.
This is an indication that the gas cap is tightened
properly. The Malfunction Indicator Light in the in-
strument cluster may turn on if the gas cap is notsecured properly. Make sure that the gas cap is tight-
ened each time the vehicle is refueled.
•When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the fuel
tank is full.
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
If the vehicles diagnostic system determines that the fuel
filler cap in loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a
“GASCAP” or “FUEL CAP OFF” message will be dis-
played in the instrument cluster. Tighten the gas cap until
a “clicking” sound is heard. This is an indication that the
gas cap is properly tightened. 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.
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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 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 that require an Inspection and Mainte-
nance (I/M), this check verifies the Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL) is functioning and is not on
when the engine is running, and that the OBD II system
is ready for testing.Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II
system maynotbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, recently had a dead battery, or a battery replace-
ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not
ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
Your vehicle has a simple ignition key-actuated test,
which you can use prior to going to the test station. To
check if your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must
do the following:
1. Insert your ignition key into the ignition switch.
2. Turn the ignition to the ON position, but do not crank
or start the engine.
3. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start
this test over.
4. As soon as you turn your key to the ON position, you
will see the MIL symbol come on as part of a normal bulb
check.
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NOTE:
•The oil change indicator message will not monitor the
time since the last oil change. Change your vehicles oil if
it has been six months since your last oil change even if
the oil change indicator message is NOT illuminated.
•Change your engine oil more often if you drive your
vehicle off-road for an extended period of time.
•Under no circumstances should oil change intervals
exceed 6,000 mi (10 000 km) or six 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 your dealer,
the message can be reset by referring to the steps described
under “Oil Change Required” under “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)” in Section 3 of this manual or
under “Odometer/Trip Odometer” under “Instrument
Cluster Descriptions” in Section 3 of this manual.
At Each Stop for Fuel
•Check 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.
•Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
Once a Month
•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, power steering, and automatic trans-
axle, and add fluid as needed.
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Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 86
Automatic Door Locks................... 31,32
Automatic Oil Change Indicator........175,185,434
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)......... 248
Automatic Transaxle.............. 13,264,270,403
Adding Fluid...................403,404,432
Filter ............................... 405
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 405
Fluid Level Check...................403,404
Interlock System....................... 272
Reset Mode.......................... 275
Selection Of Lubricant................... 432
Shifting ............................. 273
Special Additives...................... 405
Autostick............................. 275
Back-Up Lights......................... 424
BallJoints ............................. 391
Battery............................... 387Gas Caution.......................... 387
Jump Starting......................... 29
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 25
Location............................ 387
Bearings.............................. 406
Belts,Drive ............................ 384
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 392
B-Pillar Location........................ 299
Brake Assist System...................... 286
Brake, Parking.......................... 277
Brake System........................281,400
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................... 282
Fluid Check.......................402,432
Hoses.............................. 401
Master Cylinder....................... 402
Parking............................. 277
Warning Light........................ 178
Brakes.............................281,400
Brake/Transmission Interlock............... 272
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Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 314
Mopar Parts.........................379,446
MP3 Player.........................222,225
MTBE/ETBE........................... 324
Navigation Radio........................ 225
Navigation System....................... 225
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 78
Occupant Restraints..................... 59,62
Occupant Restraints (Sedan)......... 40,54,55,59,61
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel).............. 323
Odometer............................. 174
Trip .............................174,176
Oil Change Indicator................175,185,434
Oil Change Indicator, Reset..............175,185
Oil, Engine.........................380,430
Capacity............................ 429
Change Interval...............175,185,382,434Checking............................ 380
Dipstick............................. 380
Disposal............................ 384
Filter ............................384,430
Filter Disposal........................ 384
Identification Logo..................... 382
Materials Added to..................... 384
Recommendation...................382,429
Synthetic............................ 383
Viscosity..........................383,429
Oil Filter, Change........................ 384
Oil Filter, Selection....................... 384
Oil Pressure Light....................... 173
Onboard Diagnostic System..............377,378
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ........... 144
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual)............ 4
Overdrive............................. 274
Overheating, Engine...................... 353
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual)......... 4,447
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Radio Operation...................223,226,242
Radio, Satellite..............222,223,225,227,234
Radio (Sound Systems).................222,225
Rear Cup Holder........................ 161
Rear Seat, Folding....................128,129
Rear Wheel Bearings..................... 406
Rear Window Defroster................... 258
Rear Window Features.................... 258
Rearview Mirrors........................ 85
Recorder, Event Data...................... 65
Recreational Towing...................349,369
Reformulated Gasoline.................... 324
Refrigerant............................ 389
Reminder, Seat Belt....................... 49
Remote Control
Door Locks........................... 21
Security Alarm......................... 18
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)................. 21
Remote Keyless Entry (Sedan)............... 21Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls........ 238
Remote Starting System.................... 27
Remote Trunk Release..................... 38
Replacement Bulbs....................... 417
Replacement Keys........................ 16
Replacement Parts....................... 379
Replacement Tires....................... 310
Reporting Safety Defects................... 446
Resetting Oil Change Indicator...........175,185
Restraint, Head......................... 125
Restraints, Child......................... 67
Restraints, Infant......................... 68
Reverse Lights.......................... 424
Rotation, Tires.......................... 313
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle................. 79
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle............... 80
Safety Defects, Reporting.................. 446
Safety Information, Tire................... 294
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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
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Alignment and Balance................... 312
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 235
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........395,396,429
Disposal............................ 398
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).............. 282
Anti-Lock Warning Light.................. 282
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)........ 18
Appearance Care........................ 406
Ashtray............................... 156
Assistance Towing....................... 102
Audio Systems (Radio).................222,225
Auto Down Power Windows................ 35
Auto Unlock, Doors....................... 32
Auto Up Power Windows................ 36,153
Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 86
Automatic Door Locks................... 31,32
Automatic Oil Change Indicator........175,185,434
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)......... 248Automatic Transaxle.............. 13,264,270,403
Adding Fluid...................403,404,432
Filter ............................... 405
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 405
Fluid Level Check...................403,404
Interlock System....................... 272
Reset Mode.......................... 275
Selection Of Lubricant................... 432
Shifting ............................. 273
Special Additives...................... 405
Autostick ............................. 275
Back-Up Lights......................... 424
BallJoints ............................. 391
Battery............................... 387
Gas Caution.......................... 387
Jump Starting......................... 29
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 25
Location............................ 387
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