2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN Owners Manual

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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PaintCare ............................. 406
Panic Alarm............................ 25
Parking Brake.......................... 277
Parking On Hill......................... 278
Passing Light........................... 134
Personal Settings........................ 190
Pets.................................. 77
Phone, Cellular.................... 89,225,227
Phone, Hands-Free (UConnect™)........ 89,225,227
Placard, Tire and Loading Information......... 299
Port
Universal Serial Bus (USB).............222,225
USB .............................222,225
Power
Accessory Delay........................ 13
Deck Lid Release....................... 38
Distribution Center (Fuses)............... 412
Door Locks........................... 31
Mirrors .............................. 87Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet).......... 154
Seats............................... 124
Steering............................. 290
Steering, Checking..................... 391
Sunroof............................. 151
Windows............................. 34
Power Steering Fluid..................... 391
Pregnant Women and Seat Belts.............. 51
Preparation for Jacking.................... 357
Pretensioners
Seat Belts............................. 48
Programmable Electronic Features............ 190
Programming Transmitters
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 25
Radial Ply Tires......................... 306
Radiator Cap (Coolant Pressure Cap).......... 397
Radio Broadcast Signals................... 193
Radio, Navigation....................... 225
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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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Safety Tips............................. 78
Satellite Radio...............222,223,225,227,234
Satellite Radio Antenna................... 235
Schedule, Maintenance.................... 434
Seat Belt Maintenance..................... 411
Seat Belt Reminder....................... 49
Seat Belts
Adjustable Shoulder Belt.................. 48
Adjustable Upper Shoulder Anchorage........ 48
And Pregnant Women................... 51
Child Restraint....................... 67,76
Extender............................. 51
Front Seat.......................... 42,43
Operating Instructions................... 43
Pretensioners.......................... 48
Rear Seat............................. 42
Reminder............................ 173
Untwisting Procedure.................... 47
Seat Belts (Sedan)........................ 40Seats................................. 121
Adjustment.......................... 121
Cleaning.........................129,409
Head Restraints....................... 125
Heated............................. 126
Lumbar Support....................... 124
Power.............................. 124
Rear Folding.......................128,129
Rear Folding (Sedan).................... 162
Reclining ............................ 123
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)................ 18
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)..........395,430
Selection of Oil......................... 382
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................... 15
Sentry Key Programming................... 17
Service Assistance....................... 443
Service Contract......................... 445
Service Manuals........................ 447
Setting the Clock.............193,196,208,224,227
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Settings, Personal........................ 190
Shoulder Belts........................... 42
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters).......... 255
Signals, Turn........................... 424
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 291
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 312
Snow Tires............................ 312
Sound Systems (Radio).................222,225
Spare Tire..........................307,356
Spark Plugs............................ 385
Specifications
Oil ................................ 382
Speed Control (Cruise Control)...........141,176
Speedometer........................... 172
Starting............................... 264
Engine Fails to Start.................... 266
Starting Procedures...................... 264
Steering
Linkage............................. 392Power...........................290,391
TiltColumn .......................... 140
Wheel, Tilt........................... 140
Steering Wheel Mounted Sound System
Controls.............................. 238
Storage............................162,417
Storage, Vehicle......................... 255
Stuck, Freeing.......................... 367
Sun Roof.............................. 151
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag........ 52
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 383
System, Navigation...................... 225
Tachometer............................ 174
Taillights.............................. 424
Telescoping Steering Column............... 140
Temperature Control, Automatic (ATC)........ 248
Temperature Gauge, Engine Coolant.......172,354
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............... 71
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Theft Alarm (Security Alarm)................ 18
Theft System (Security Alarm)............... 18
Tilt Steering Column..................... 140
Time Delay, Headlight.................... 133
Tip Start.............................. 266
Tire and Loading Information Placard......... 299
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 298
Tire Markings.......................... 294
Tire Safety Information.................... 294
Tires ............................ 80,303,449
Aging(LifeofTires) .................... 309
Air Pressure.......................... 303
Alignment........................... 312
Chains.............................. 312
Changing............................ 356
Compact Spare........................ 307
Flat Changing........................ 363
General Information.................... 303
High Speed.......................... 305Inflation Pressures..................... 304
Jacking............................. 356
LifeofTires .......................... 309
Load Capacity.....................299,300
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)........... 314
Quality Grading....................... 449
Radial.............................. 306
Replacement......................... 310
Rotation............................. 313
Safety...........................294,303
Sizes ............................... 296
Snow Tires........................... 312
Spare Tire........................... 356
Spinning ............................ 308
Tread Wear Indicators................... 309
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight.............. 342
Towing ............................... 338
24-Hour Towing Assistance............... 102
Disabled Vehicle....................... 368
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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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UCI Connector......................... 229
UConnect™ (Hands-Free Phone)........... 89,225
Understanding Your Instrument Panel......... 169
Uniform Tire Quality Grades................ 449
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) Connector . . . 229
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port...........222,225
Universal Transmitter..................... 144
Unleaded Gasoline....................... 323
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt.............. 47
Upholstery Care........................ 408
USB Port...........................222,225
Vacuum/Vapor Harnesses................. 400
VanityMirrors ........................... 89
Variance, Compass....................... 189
Vehicle Certification Label................. 335
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)............ 6
Vehicle Loading...................300,335,337
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations.............. 7Vehicle Storage.......................255,417
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).......... 18
Video Entertainment System
(Rear Seat Video System).................. 240
Viscosity, Engine Oil...................... 383
Voice Recognition System (VR).............. 116
Warning Lights
(Instrument Cluster Description)............. 172
Warnings and Cautions..................... 6
Warranty Information..................... 446
Washer, Adding Fluid..................140,393
Washers, Windshield................136,140,393
Washing Vehicle......................... 407
Water
Driving Through...................... 292
Wheel Alignment and Balance............... 312
Wheel and Wheel Trim.................... 408
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care................ 408
470 INDEX