2009 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE Owners Manual

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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 one and one-half
times as well on the government course as a tire graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however, and may departsignificantly from the norm due to variations in driving
habits, service practices, and differences in road charac-
teristics 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.
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Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat, when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of performance, which all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A repre-
sent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel, than the minimum required by law.WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for
a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive load-
ing, either separately or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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INDEX
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About Your Brakes....................283,288
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System)............285,289
Accessory Delay, Power.................... 13
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze).......... 390
Adding Fuel........................... 334
Adding Washer Fluid..................... 385
Additives, Fuel......................... 329
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 380
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 382
Air Conditioning........................ 250
Air Conditioning Controls................. 250
Air Conditioning Filter.................261,383
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips............ 262
Air Conditioning Refrigerant............... 382
Air Conditioning System.............250,254,382
Air Pressure, Tires....................... 307
Airbag................................ 48
Airbag Deployment...................52,53,57
Airbag Light...................52,53,59,75,182Airbag Maintenance....................... 58
Alarm, Panic............................ 25
Alarm System (Security Alarm)............18,182
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio................... 244
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)...........389,390,420
Disposal............................ 392
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)............285,289
Anti-Lock Warning Light.............285,289,291
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)........ 18
Appearance Care........................ 398
Ashtray............................... 167
Assistance Towing....................... 116
Auto Down Power Windows................ 34
Auto Unlock, Doors....................... 31
Automatic Dimming Mirror................. 99
Automatic Door Locks..................... 31
Automatic Headlights.................... 144
Automatic Oil Change Indicator........185,196,424
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Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)......... 254
Automatic Transaxle...................270,395
Adding Fluid...................396,397,422
Filter............................... 397
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 397
Fluid Level Check...................396,397
Interlock System....................272,273
Reset Mode.......................... 276
Selection Of Lubricant................... 422
Shifting............................. 270
Special Additives...................... 397
Autostick............................. 277
Back-Up Lights......................... 416
Battery............................... 380
Gas Caution.......................... 381
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)....... 26
Location............................ 380
Belts, Seat............................40,75Beverage Holder Cooled (Cupholder)......... 168
Beverage Holder Heated (Cupholder)......... 168
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 384
B-Pillar Location........................ 302
Brake Assist System...................... 293
Brake, Parking.......................... 283
Brake System........................288,394
Anti-Lock (ABS)....................285,289
Fluid Check.......................394,422
Master Cylinder....................... 394
Parking............................. 283
Warning Light........................ 187
Brakes.............................288,394
Brake/Transaxle Interlock.................. 272
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 72
Brightness, Interior Lights.................. 150
Bulb Replacement..................... 411,412
Bulbs, Light..........................76,411
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Calibration, Compass..................... 198
Capacities, Fluid........................ 420
Caps, Filler
Fuel................................ 334
Oil (Engine)..................369,370,371,378
Power Steering........................ 282
Radiator (Coolant Pressure)............... 391
Car Washes............................ 398
Carbon Monoxide Warning...............74,330
Cargo (Vehicle Loading)................... 337
Cellular Phone.......................102,250
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 419
Certification Label....................... 337
Chains, Tire............................ 315
Changing A Flat Tire..................... 354
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 299
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light)............... 373
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety............. 73Checks, Safety........................... 73
Child Restraint..................62,63,64,68,69
Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............66,68
Cigar Lighter........................... 167
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 327
Cleaning
Wheels............................. 400
Windshield Wiper Blades................. 385
Climate Control......................... 250
Clock.....................202,205,219,223,232
Coin Holder........................... 170
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 249
Compact Spare Tire...................... 310
Compass.............................. 198
Compass Calibration..................... 198
Compass Variance....................... 199
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 196
Console, Floor.......................... 170
Contract, Service........................ 445
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