2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING key battery

HAZARD WARNING FLASHER
The Hazard Warning flasher switch is located on the
instrument panel, below the radio.Press the switch to turn on the Hazard Warning
flasher. When the switch is activated, all directional
turn signals will flash on and off to warn oncoming
traffic of an emergency. Press the switch a second time to
turn off the Hazard Warning flasher.
This is an emergency warning system and should not be
used when the vehicle is in motion. Use it when your
vehicle is disabled and is creating a safety hazard for
other motorists.
If it is necessary to leave the vehicle to go for service, the
Hazard Warning flasher will continue to operate with the
ignition key removed and the vehicle locked.
NOTE: With extended use, the Hazard Warning flasher
may wear down your battery.
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
In any of the following situations, you can reduce the
potential for overheating by taking the appropriate ac-
tion.
•On the highways — Slow down.
•In city traffic — While stopped, put transaxle in
NEUTRAL, but do not increase engine idle speed.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could damage
your vehicle. If temperature gauge reads “H”, pull
over and stop the vehicle with the engine at idle,
when safe. Turn the air conditioner off and wait until
the pointer drops back into the normal range. After
appropriate action has been taken, if the pointer
remains on the “H”, turn the engine off immediately,
and call for service.6
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 321

Towing Without Power — Override Transaxle
Interlock System
Special care must be taken when the vehicle is towed
with the ignition in the LOCK position. A dolly should be
used under the front wheels if the rear wheels are raised.
Proper towing equipment is necessary to prevent dam-
age to the vehicle.
Battery power is required to release the brake/transaxle
interlock system. There is an override system that allows
you to shift out of PARK in case of loss of power. To
activate the override system:
•Firmly apply the parking brake.
•Insert the ignition key and rotate it to the ON position.
•Remove the cupholder liner.
•Insert a key, screwdriver, or similar object into the
front hole then push and hold the manual override
release lever forward.
•While holding the release lever forward, move the
shift lever from PARK to NEUTRAL.
•Release the override.
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the gas cap is properly tightened. Press the trip odometer
“Reset” button to turn off the message. If the problem
persists, the message will appear the next time the
vehicle is started. This might indicate a damaged cap. If
the problem is detected twice in a row, the system will
turn on the “Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL).” Resolv-
ing the problem will turn the MIL light off.
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PROGRAMS
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass
an inspection of your vehicle’s emissions control system.
Failure to pass could prevent vehicle registration.For states that require an Inspection and Mainte-
nance (I/M), this check verifies the “Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL)” is functioning and is not
on when the engine is running, and that the OBD II
system is ready for testing. Normally, the OBD II system will be ready. The OBD II
system may
notbe ready if your vehicle was recently
serviced, recently had a dead battery or a battery replace-
ment. If the OBD II system should be determined not
ready for the I/M test, your vehicle may fail the test.
Your vehicle has a simple ignition key-actuated test,
which you can use prior to going to the test station. To
check if your vehicle’s OBD II system is ready, you must
do the following:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, but do not
crank or start the engine.
2. If you crank or start the engine, you will have to start
this test over.
3. As soon as you turn the ignition switch to the ON
position, you will see the MIL symbol come on as part of
a normal bulb check.
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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 345

Automatic Transaxle..............12,238,241,368
Adding Fluid ................... 369,370,394
Filter ............................... 370
Fluid and Filter Changes ................. 370
Fluid Level Check ................... 369,370
Interlock System .................... 243,244
Reset Mode .......................... 247
Selection Of Lubricant ................... 394
Shifting ............................. 241
Special Additives ...................... 370
Autostick ............................. 248
Back-Up Lights ......................... 387
Battery ............................... 352
Jump Starting ......................... 29
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ....... 25
Location ............................ 352
Belts, Seat .............................. 82
Body Mechanism Lubrication ............... 356B-Pillar Location
........................ 272
Brake Assist System ...................... 260
Brake, Parking .......................... 254
Brake System ........................... 366
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... 256
Fluid Check ....................... 366,394
Master Cylinder ....................... 366
Parking ............................. 254
Warning Light ........................ 147
Brakes ............................... 366
Brake/Transaxle Interlock .................. 243
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 79
Bulb Replacement ..................... 382,383
Bulbs, Light .......................... 84,382
Calibration, Compass ..................... 164
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ......... 20
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 392
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INDEX 425

Transmitter Battery Service
(Remote Keyless Entry).................... 25
Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . 120
Transmitter Programming
(Remote Keyless Entry) .................... 25
Transporting Pets ........................ 79
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 281
Trip Odometer .......................... 149
Trip Odometer Reset Button ................ 152
Trunk Lid (Deck Lid) ...................... 36
Trunk Release, Emergency ................37,38
Trunk Release Remote Control ............... 36
Turn Signals ...................... 108,153,387
Uconnect™ (Hands-Free Phone) .............. 93
Understanding Your Instrument Panel ......... 143
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 421
Universal Transmitter ..................... 120
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... 294 Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt
.............. 44
Upholstery Care ........................ 374
Vanity Mirrors ........................... 92
Variance, Compass ....................... 165
Vehicle Certification Label ................. 305
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............ 6
Vehicle Loading ................... 273,305,307
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations .............. 7
Vehicle Storage ....................... 229,382
Vehicle Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .......... 18
Video Entertainment System™
(Rear Seat Video System) .................. 214
Viscosity, Engine Oil ...................... 350
Voice Recognition System (VR) ............... 93
Warning Lights
(Instrument Cluster Description) ............. 145
Warnings and Cautions ..................... 6
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INDEX 441