2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN battery

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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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
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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
472 INDEX

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
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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
UCI Connector......................... 229
UConnect™ (Hands-Free Phone)........... 89,225Understanding 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.............. 7
Vehicle Storage.......................255,417
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm).......... 18
INDEX 489
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INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING
EQUIPMENT
Special design considerations are incorporated into this
vehicle's electronic system to provide immunity to radio
frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone
equipment must be installed properly by trained person-
nel. The following must be observed during installation.
The positive power connection should be made directly
to the battery and fused as close to the battery as possible.
The negative power connection should be made to body
sheet metal adjacent to the negative battery connection.
This connection should not be fused.
Antennas for two-way radios should be mounted on the
roof or the rear area of the vehicle. Care should be used
in mounting antennas with magnet bases. Magnets may
affect the accuracy or operation of the compass on
vehicles so equipped.The antenna cable should be as short as practical and
routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use
only fully shielded coaxial cable.
Carefully match the antenna and cable to the radio to
ensure a low Standing Wave Ratio (SWR).
Mobile radio equipment with output power greater than
normal may require special precautions.
All installations should be checked for possible interfer-
ence between the communications equipment and the
vehicle's electronic systems.