2009 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE snow chains

▫Tread Wear Indicators................. 312
▫Life Of Tire........................ 313
▫Replacement Tires.................... 313
Tire Chains.......................... 315
Snow Tires.......................... 315
Tire Rotation Recommendations........... 316
Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)....... 317
▫Base System........................ 319
▫Premium System — If Equipped......... 321
▫General Information.................. 325
Fuel Requirements..................... 325
▫2.4L And 2.7L Engine................. 325
▫3.5L Engine........................ 326▫Reformulated Gasoline................ 327
▫Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends............. 327
▫E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles...... 328
▫MMT In Gasoline.................... 328
▫Materials Added To Fuel............... 329
▫Fuel System Cautions................. 329
▫Carbon Monoxide Warnings............ 330
Flexible Fuel— 2.7L Only (Except California
Emission States)....................... 330
▫E-85 General Information............... 330
▫Ethanol Fuel (E-85)................... 332
▫Fuel Requirements................... 332
▫Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel
Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles...... 333
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WARNING!
In the Partial ESP mode, the engine torque reduction
and stability features are desensitized. Therefore, the
enhanced vehicle stability offered by ESP is unavail-
able.
NOTE:To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving
with snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand or
gravel, it may be desirable to switch to the “Partial Off”
mode by pressing the ESP switch. Once the situation
requiring ESP to be switched to the “Partial Off” mode is
overcome, turn ESP on again by momentarily depressing
the “ESP Control Switch.” This may be done while the
vehicle is in motion.
ESP/BAS Warning Light and ESP/TCS Indicator
Light
The malfunction indicator for the ESP is com-
bined with the BAS indicator. The yellow ESP/
BAS Warning Light and the yellow ESP/TCS
Indicator Light in the instrument cluster both
come on when the ignition switch is turned to the ON
position. They should both go out with the engine
running. If the ESP/BAS Warning Light comes on con-
tinuously with the engine running, a malfunction has
been detected in either the ESP or BAS system, or both. If
this light remains on after several ignition cycles, and the
vehicle has been driven several miles (kilometers) at
speeds greater than 30 mph (48 km/h), see your autho-
rized dealer as soon as possible to have the problem
diagnosed and corrected.
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WARNING! (Continued)
•Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having
adequate speed capability can result in sudden tire
failure and loss of vehicle control.
CAUTION!
Replacing original tires with tires of a different size
may result in false speedometer and odometer read-
ings.
TIRE CHAINS
Due to limited clearance, tire chains are not recom-
mended.
CAUTION!
Damage to the vehicle may result if tire chains are
used.
SNOW TIRES
Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires
during Winter. Standard tires are of the all-season type
and satisfy this requirement as indicated by the M+S
designation on the tire sidewall.
If you need snow tires, select tires equivalent in size and
type to the original equipment tires. Use snow tires only
in sets of four; failure to do so may adversely affect the
safety and handling of your vehicle.
Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what
was originally equipped with your vehicle and should
not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph
(120 km/h).
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Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings
The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will
illuminate in the instrument cluster and a chime
will sound when tire pressure is low in one or
more of the four active road tires. Should this occur, you
should stop as soon as possible, check the inflation
pressure of each tire on your vehicle, and inflate each tire
to the vehicle’s recommended cold placard pressure
value. Once the system receives the updated tire pres-
sures, the system will automatically update and the Tire
Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will turn off. The
vehicle may need to be driven for up to 20 minutes above
15 mph (25 km/h) in order for the TPMS to receive this
information.
Check TPMS Warning
The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will flash on
and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid when a
system fault is detected. The system fault will also sound
a chime. If the ignition key is cycled, this sequence willrepeat, providing the system fault still exists. The Tire
Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will turn off when the
fault condition no longer exists. A system fault can occur
due to any of the following:
1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to
facilities emitting the same Radio Frequencies as the TPM
sensors.
2. Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting
that affects radio wave signals.
3. Lots of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel
housings.
4. Using tire chains on the vehicle.
5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM sensors.
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1. Jamming due to electronic devices or driving next to
facilities emitting the same Radio Frequencies as the TPM
sensors.
2. Installing some form of aftermarket window tinting
that affects radio wave signals.
3. Lots of snow or ice around the wheels or wheel
housings.
4. Using tire chains on the vehicle.
5. Using wheels/tires not equipped with TPM sensors.
NOTE:
1. The compact spare tire (if so equipped) does not have
a tire pressure monitoring sensor. Therefore, the TPMS
will not monitor the pressure in the compact spare tire.
2. If you install the compact spare tire in place of a road
tire that has a pressure below the low-pressure warning
limit, upon the next ignition key cycle, the TPM TelltaleLight will remain ON, a chime will sound, and the EVIC
will still display a flashing pressure value in the graphic
display.
3. After driving the vehicle for up to 20 minutes above
15 mph (25 km/h), the TPM Telltale Light will flash on
and off for 75 seconds and then remain on solid. In
addition, the EVIC will display aCHECK TPM SYS-
TEMmessage for three seconds and then display dashes
(- -) in place of the pressure value.
4. For each subsequent ignition key cycle, a chime will
sound, the TPM Telltale Light will flash on and off for
75 seconds and then remain on solid, and the EVIC will
display aCHECK TPM SYSTEMmessage for three
seconds and then display dashes (- -) in place of the
pressure value.
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Height Adjustment..................... 135
Lumbar Support....................... 139
Memory............................. 140
Power.............................. 135
Reclining............................ 138
Seatback Release....................... 140
Tilting.............................. 135
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm)................ 18
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)..........389,421
Selection of Oil......................... 377
Sentry Key (Immobilizer)................... 15
Sentry Key Programming................... 17
Service Assistance....................... 443
Service Contract......................... 445
Service Manuals........................ 447
Setting the Clock.............202,205,219,223,232
Settings, Personal........................ 200
Shifting
Automatic Transaxle.................... 270Shoulder Belts........................... 40
Side Airbag............................. 55
Side View Mirror Adjustment............... 100
Side Window Demisters (Defrosters).......... 261
Signals, Turn......................76,147,416
Slippery Surfaces, Driving On............... 279
Snow Chains (Tire Chains)................. 315
Snow Tires............................ 315
Spare Tire........................310,311,355
Specifications
Oil ................................ 377
Speed Control (Cruise Control)...........155,186
Speedometer........................... 181
Starting.............................28,267
Engine Fails to Start.................... 268
Remote.............................. 28
Starting Procedures...................... 267
Steering
Column Lock......................... 154
INDEX 467
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