2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE ESP

replacement. To prevent reducing this extended mainte-
nance period, it is important that you use the same
engine coolant (antifreeze) throughout the life of your
vehicle.
Please review these recommendations for using Hybrid
Organic Additive Technology (HOAT) engine coolant
(antifreeze). When adding engine coolant (antifreeze):
•The manufacturer recommends using MOPAR
Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula
HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) or
equivalent.
•Mix a minimum solution of 50% HOAT engine coolant
and distilled water. Use higher concentrations (not to
exceed 70%) if temperatures below34°F (37°C) are
anticipated.
•Use only high purity water such as distilled or deion-
ized water when mixing the water/engine coolant (antifreeze) solution. The use of lower quality water
will reduce the amount of corrosion protection in the
engine cooling system.
Please note that it is the owner’s responsibility to main-
tain the proper level of protection against freezing ac-
cording to the temperatures occurring in the area where
the vehicle is operated.
NOTE: Mixing engine coolant (antifreeze) types will
decrease the life of the engine coolant (antifreeze) and
will require more frequent coolant changes.
Cooling System Pressure Cap
The cap must be fully tightened to prevent loss of engine
coolant (antifreeze), and to ensure that engine coolant
(antifreeze) will return to the radiator from the coolant
recovery bottle.
The cap should be inspected and cleaned if there is any
accumulation of foreign material on the sealing surfaces.7
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•If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint,
touch them up immediately. The cost of such repairs is
considered the responsibility of the owner.
•If your vehicle is damaged due to an accident or
similar cause which destroys the paint and protective
coating, have your vehicle repaired as soon as pos-
sible. The cost of such repairs is considered the respon-
sibility of the owner.
•If you carry special cargo such as chemicals, fertilizers,
de-icer salt, etc., be sure that such materials are well
packaged and sealed.
•If a lot of driving is done on gravel roads, consider
mud or stone shields behind each wheel.
•Use MOPARTouch Up Paint or equivalent on
scratches as soon as possible. Your authorized dealer
has touch up paint to match the color of your vehicle.
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care
All wheels and wheel trim, especially aluminum and
chrome-plated wheels, should be cleaned regularly with
a mild soap and water to prevent corrosion. To remove
heavy soil and/or excessive brake dust, use MOPAR
Wheel Cleaner or equivalent or select a nonabrasive,
non-acidic cleaner. Do not use scouring pads, steel wool,
a bristle brush, or metal polishes. Only MOPAR or
equivalent is recommended. Do not use oven cleaner.
Avoid automatic car washes that use acidic solutions or
harsh brushes that may damage the wheels’ protective
finish.
Cleaning Headlights
Your vehicle has plastic headlights that are lighter and
less susceptible to stone breakage than glass headlights.
Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore
different lens cleaning procedures must be followed.7
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if absolutely necessary. Do not use harsh cleaners or
Armor All. Use MOPARTotal Clean or equivalent to
clean vinyl upholstery.
Cleaning Leather Upholstery
MOPAR Total Clean or equivalent is specifically recom-
mended for leather upholstery.
Your leather upholstery can be best preserved by regular
cleaning with a damp soft cloth. Small particles of dirt
can act as an abrasive and damage the leather upholstery
and should be removed promptly with a damp cloth.
Stubborn soils can be removed easily with a soft cloth
and MOPAR Total Clean or equivalent. Care should be
taken to avoid soaking your leather upholstery with any
liquid. Please do not use polishes, oils, cleaning fluids,
solvents, detergents, or ammonia-based cleaners to clean
your leather upholstery. Application of a leather condi-
tioner is not required to maintain the original condition.WARNING!
Do not use volatile solvents for cleaning purposes.
Many are potentially flammable, and if used in
closed areas they may cause respiratory harm.
Glass Surfaces
All glass surfaces should be cleaned on a regular basis
with MOPAR Glass Cleaner or any commercial
household-type glass cleaner. Never use an abrasive type
cleaner. Use caution when cleaning the inside rear win-
dow equipped with electric defrosters or the right rear
quarter window equipped with the radio antenna. Do
not use scrapers or other sharp instruments, which may
scratch the elements.
When cleaning the rear view mirror, spray cleaner on the
towel or rag that you are using. Do not spray cleaner
directly on the mirror.
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Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or Speech
Impaired (TDD/TTY)
To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, the
manufacturer has installed special TDD (Telecommuni-
cation Devices for the Deaf) equipment at its customer
center. Any hearing or speech impaired customer, who
has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter
(TTY) in the United States, can communicate with the
manufacturer by dialing 1–800–380–CHRY.
Canadian residents with hearing difficulties that require
assistance can use the special needs relay service offered
by Bell Canada. For TTY teletypewriter users, dial 711
and for Voice callers, dial 1 800 855-0511 to connect with
a Bell Relay Service operator.
Service Contract
You may have purchased a service contract for a vehicle
to help protect you from the high cost of unexpected
repairs after the manufacturer’s New Vehicle Limited
Warranty expires. The manufacturer stands behind onlythe manufacturer’s service contracts. If you purchased a
manufacturer’s service contract, you will receive Plan
Provisions and an Owner Identification Card in the mail
within three weeks of the vehicle delivery date. If you
have any questions about the service contract, call the
manufacturer’s Service Contract National Customer Hot-
line at 1-800-521-9922 (Canadian residents, call 1-800-485-
2001).
The manufacturer will not stand behind any service
contract that is not the manufacturer’s service contract. It
is not responsible for any service contract other than the
manufacturer’s service contract. If you purchased a ser-
vice contract that is not a manufacturer’s service contract,
and you require service after the manufacturer’s New
Vehicle Limited Warranty expires, please refer to the
contract documents, and contact the person listed in
those documents.
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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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Door Opener, Garage..................... 138
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt .................... 117
Driving On Slippery Surfaces ................... 260
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ 261
E-85 Fuel ............................. 310
Electric Rear Window Defrost ............... 151
Electric Remote Mirrors ................... 110
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 144
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...... 135
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ............ 273
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 172
Emergency Deck Lid Release ................ 37
Emergency, In Case of Jacking ............................. 332
Jump Starting ......................... 339
Overheating .......................... 330 Towing
............................. 344
Emergency Trunk Release ................... 37
Emission Control System Maintenance ......353,408
Engine .......................... 349,350,351
Air Cleaner .......................... 360
Block Heater ......................... 250
Break-In Recommendations ................ 77
Checking Oil Level ..................... 356
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................. 369,404
Cooling ............................. 369
Exhaust Gas Caution .................. 78,309
Fails to Start .......................... 248
Flooded, Starting ...................... 248
Fuel Requirements .................. 304,403
Jump Starting ......................... 339
Oil ........................... 356,403,404
Oil Change Interval ............164,174,357,408
Oil Filler Cap ................ 349,350,351,358
Oil Filter ............................ 359
440 INDEX

Oil Filter Disposal..................... 359
Oil Selection ....................... 357,403
Oil Synthetic ......................... 359
Overheating .......................... 330
Starting ............................. 247
Temperature Gauge .................... 158
Engine Oil Viscosity ...................... 358
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .......... 61
Entry System, Illuminated .................. 20
Ethanol ............................... 305
Exhaust Gas Caution ................... 78,309
Exhaust System ....................... 78,366
Extender, Seat Belt ........................ 51
Exterior Lights .......................... 81
Fabric Care ............................ 382
Filler Location Fuel .................... 158,314
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... 360 Air Conditioning
.................... 241,363
Automatic Transaxle .................... 378
Engine Oil ........................ 359,404
Engine Oil Disposal .................... 359
Flashers .............................. 330
Hazard Warning ....................... 330
Turn Signal ........................ 81,128
Flash-To-Pass ........................... 128
Flat Tire Changing ....................... 332
Flat Tire Stowage ........................ 338
Flexible Fuel Vehicles ..................... 310
Cruising Range ....................... 313
Engine Oil ........................... 312
Fuel Requirements .................. 310,311
Maintenance ....................... 310,313
Replacement Parts ..................... 313
Starting ............................. 313
Flooded Engine Starting ................... 248
Floor Console .......................... 149
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Lane Change and Turn Signals...........128,166
Lane Change Assist ...................... 128
Lap/Shoulder Belts ....................... 39
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for
CHildren) ............................ 70,72
Latch Plate ............................. 41
Latches ................................ 82
Hood .............................. 121
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 304
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 82
Life of Tires ............................ 292
Light Bulbs .......................... 81,394
Lights .............................. 81,123
Airbag ........................ 59,64,79,159
Automatic Headlights ................... 124
Back-Up ............................ 398
Battery Saver ......................... 129
Brake Warning ........................ 160
Bulb Replacement ...................... 394 Center Mounted Stop
................... 402
Courtesy/Reading ..................... 129
Daytime Running ...................... 127
Dimmer Switch, Headlight .............123,128
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . . 274
Engine Temperature Warning .............. 160
Exterior .............................. 81
Fog .......................... 127,166,397
Headlight Switch ................... 123,124
Headlights ........................... 124
Headlights On Reminder ................. 124
Headlights On With Wipers ............125,133
High Beam .......................... 128
High Beam Indicator .................... 171
High Beam/Low Beam Select ............. 128
Illuminated Entry ....................... 20
Instrument Cluster ..................... 123
Interior ............................. 129
License ............................. 401
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INDEX 445