2010 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....................... 264
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .............. 267
Accessory Delay, Power .................... 12
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze) .......... 370
Adding Fuel ........................... 314
Adding Washer Fluid ..................... 366
Additives, Fuel ......................... 307
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . . 360
Air Conditioner Maintenance ............... 362
Air Conditioning ........................ 230
Air Conditioning Controls ................. 230
Air Conditioning Filter .................241,363
Air Conditioning, Operating Tips ............ 242
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............362,363
Air Conditioning System .............230,235,362
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... 287
Airbag ................................ 52
Airbag Deployment ....................... 61
Airbag Light ..................... 59,64,79,159Airbag Maintenance
....................... 63
Airbag, Side ........................ 55,58,60
Airbag, Window (Side Curtain) ............... 58
Alarm, Panic ............................ 25
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ............18,166
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ............. 7
Antenna, Satellite Radio ................... 224
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............370,403
Disposal ............................ 372
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............. 267
Anti-Lock Warning Light .................. 267
Anti-Theft Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) ........ 18
Appearance Care ........................ 379
Ashtray ............................... 147
Auto Down Power Windows ................ 33
Auto Unlock, Doors ....................... 31
Automatic Dimming Mirror ................ 109
Automatic Door Locks ..................... 31
Automatic Headlights .................... 124
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Automatic Oil Change Indicator........164,174,408
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ......... 235
Automatic Transaxle ................ 247,250,376
Adding Fluid ................... 377,378,405
Filter ............................... 378
Fluid and Filter Changes ................. 378
Fluid Level Check ................... 377,378
Interlock System .................... 252,253
Reset Mode .......................... 257
Selection Of Lubricant ................... 405
Shifting ............................. 250
Special Additives ...................... 378
Autostick ............................. 258
Back-Up Lights ......................... 398
Battery ............................... 360
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ....... 26
Location ............................ 360
Belts, Seat ............................ 39,79Body Mechanism Lubrication
............... 364
B-Pillar Location ........................ 282
Brake Assist System ...................... 270
Brake, Parking .......................... 264
Brake System ........................... 374
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... 267
Fluid Check ....................... 374,405
Master Cylinder ....................... 374
Parking ............................. 264
Warning Light ........................ 160
Brakes ............................... 374
Brake/Transaxle Interlock .................. 252
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 77
Bulb Replacement ....................... 394
Bulbs, Light .......................... 81,394
Calibration, Compass ..................... 177
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 403
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Caps, FillerFuel ............................... 314
Oil (Engine) .................. 349,350,351,358
Power Steering ........................ 264
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... 371
Car Washes ............................ 380
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............78,309
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 316
Cellular Phone ....................... 1 12,230
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 402
Certification Label ....................... 316
Chains, Tire ............................ 294
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 332
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 278
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) ............... 353
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 78
Checks, Safety ........................... 78
Child Restraint .................... 66,68,72,74Child Restraint Tether Anchors
.............70,72
Cigar Lighter ........................... 147
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 305
Cleaning Wheels ............................. 381
Windshield Wiper Blades ................ 365
Climate Control ......................... 230
Clock .................. 182,184,198,200,203,213
Coin Holder ........................... 149
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 229
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 289
Compass .............................. 176
Compass Calibration ..................... 177
Compass Variance ....................... 178
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 175
Console, Floor .......................... 149
Contract, Service ........................ 429
Convertible ............................. 87
Convertible Top .......................... 87
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Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap).......... 371
Cooling System ......................... 369
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. 370
Coolant Capacity ...................... 403
Coolant Level ...................... 369,372
Disposal of Used Coolant ................ 372
Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 369
Inspection ........................... 372
Points to Remember .................... 373
Pressure Cap ......................... 371
Radiator Cap ......................... 371
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ......370,403,404
Corrosion Protection ..................... 379
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .............. 135
Cruise Light ........................... 165
Cupholders ......................... 148,384
Customer Assistance ..................... 427
Customer Programmable Features ............ 179Daytime Running Lights
................... 127
Dealer Service .......................... 354
Deck Lid, Emergency Release ................ 37
Deck Lid, Power Release ................... 35
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 151
Defroster, Windshield .............80,232,233,238
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ................. 131
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 352
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ................. 128
Dipsticks Automatic Transaxle ................. 377,378
Oil (Engine) .......................... 356
Power Steering ........................ 264
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 344
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............... 372
Engine Oil ........................... 359
Door Locks ............................. 29
Door Locks, Automatic .................... 31
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