2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN maintenance

TABLE OF CONTENTSSECTIONPAGE
1INTRODUCTION............................................................3
2THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE..............................9
3UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE............................. 85
4UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL.................................. 141
5STARTING AND OPERATING................................................231
6WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES............................................. 315
7MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE..............................................333
8MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES.................................................389
9IF YOU NEED CONSUMER ASSISTANCE........................................ 407
10INDEX...................................................................417
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group
LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision
workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all
essentials that are traditional to our vehicles.
This Owner’s Manual has been prepared with the assis-
tance of service and engineering specialists to acquaint
you with the operation and maintenance of your vehicle.
It is supplemented by a Warranty Information Booklet,
located on the DVD, and various customer-oriented
documents. Please take the time to read these publica-
tions carefully. Following the instructions and recom-
mendations in this manual will help assure safe and
enjoyable operation of your vehicle.
NOTE: After you read the manual, it should be stored
in the vehicle for convenient referencing and remain
with the vehicle when sold, so that the new owner will
be aware of all safety warnings.When it comes to service, remember that your authorized
dealer knows your vehicle best, has factory-trained tech-
nicians and genuine MOPAR
parts, and cares about
your satisfaction.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Consult the Table of Contents to determine which section
contains the information you desire.
Since the specification of your vehicle depends on the
items of equipment ordered, certain descriptions and
illustrations may differ from your vehicle’s equipment
The detailed index at the back of this Owner’s Manual
contains a complete listing of all subjects.
Consult the following table for a description of the
symbols that may be used on your vehicle or throughout
this Owner’s Manual:
4 INTRODUCTION

feature is programmable. For details, refer to “Key-Off
Power Delay,” under “Personal Settings (Customer-Pro-
grammable Features)” under “Electronic Vehicle Infor-
mation Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual.
WARNING!
NEVER leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving
unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be seri-
ously or fatally injured. Don’t leave the keys in the
ignition. A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle.
CAUTION!
An unlocked car is an invitation to thieves. Always
remove key from the ignition and lock all doors
when leaving the vehicle unattended.
Key-In-Ignition Reminder
Opening the driver’s door when the key is in the ignition,
sounds a signal to remind you to remove the key.
NOTE:
•The Key-In-Ignition reminder only sounds when the
ignition key is placed in the LOCK or ACC position.
•With either front door open, and the key in the
ignition, both the power door locks and Remote Key-
less Entry (RKE) transmitter will not function.
Locking the Doors with the Key
There is only one external door lock cylinder which is
located in the driver’s door only.
You can insert the key with either side up. To lock the
door, turn the key rearward. To unlock the door, turn the
key forward. For door lock lubrication, see “Body Lubri-
cation” under “Maintenance Procedures” in Section 7
“Maintaining Your Vehicle” of this manual.
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Transporting Pets
Airbags deploying in the front seat could harm your pet.
An unrestrained pet will be thrown about and possibly
injured, or injure a passenger during panic braking or in
a collision.
Pets should be restrained in the rear seat in pet harnesses
or pet carriers that are secured by seat belts.
ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
A long break-in period is not required for the engine in
your vehicle.
Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km).
After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or
55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the
limits of local traffic laws, contributes to a good break-in.
Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detri-
mental and should be avoided.
The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a
high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil
changes should be consistent with anticipated climate
conditions under which vehicle operations will occur.
The recommended viscosity and quality grades are
shown in “Engine Oil”, under “Maintenance Procedures”
in section 7 of this manual. NON-DETERGENT OR
STRAIGHT MINERAL OILS MUST NEVER BE USED.
A new engine may consume some oil during its first few
thousand miles (kilometers) of operation. This should be
considered a normal part of the break-in and not inter-
preted as an indication of difficulty.
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▫To Set a Desired Speed ................ 118
▫ To Deactivate ....................... 118
▫ To Resume Speed .................... 118
▫ To Vary The Speed Setting .............. 119
▫ To Accelerate For Passing .............. 120
 Garage Door Opener — If Equipped ........ 120
▫ Programming HomeLink .............. 121
▫ Gate Operator/Canadian Programming .... 124
▫ Security ........................... 125
▫ Troubleshooting Tips .................. 125
▫ General Information .................. 126
 Power Sunroof — If Equipped ............ 126
▫ Sunroof Operation ................... 127 ▫
Auto Sunroof Express With Anti-Pinch
Protection — If Equipped .............. 128
▫ Sunshade Operation .................. 128
▫ Wind Buffeting ...................... 128
▫ Sunroof Maintenance ................. 128
▫ Ignition Off Operation ................. 129
 Electrical Power Outlets ................. 129
 Cigar Lighter And Ash Receiver —
If Equipped .......................... 131
 Cupholders .......................... 132
▫ Heated/Cooled Cupholder —
If Equipped ........................ 132
▫ Rear Bottle Holders ................... 133
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 87

Venting Sunroof — Express
Press and release the “Vent” button, the sunroof will
open to the vent position. This is called “Express Vent”.
Closing Sunroof — Express
Press the switch forward and release, the sunroof will
close automatically from any position. The sunroof will
close fully, then stop automatically. This is called “Ex-
press Close”. During Express Close operation, any move-
ment of the sunroof switch will stop the sunroof.
Auto Sunroof Express With Anti-Pinch Protection
— If Equipped
During express closing, anytime an obstacle that restricts
glass movement is detected, the motor will stop and
reverse travel to avoid pinching the object.
Sunshade Operation
The sunshade can be opened manually. However, the
sunshade will open automatically as the sunroof opens.NOTE:
The sunshade cannot be closed if the sunroof is
open.
Wind Buffeting
Wind buffeting can be described as the perception of
pressure on the ears or a helicopter-type sound in the
ears. Your vehicle may exhibit wind buffeting with the
windows down, or the sunroof (if so equipped) in certain
open or partially open positions. This is a normal occur-
rence and can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with
the rear windows open, then open the front and rear
windows together to minimize the buffeting. If the
buffeting occurs with the sunroof open, adjust the sun-
roof opening to minimize the buffeting.
Sunroof Maintenance
Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth to clean
the glass panel.
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uconnect™ studios (Satellite Radio)
— If Equipped (REN/REQ/RER/RES
Radios Only) ......................... 209
▫ System Activation .................... 209
▫ Electronic Serial Number/Sirius
Identification Number (ESN/SID) ......... 209
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Selecting uconnect™ studios (Satellite) Mode. . 210
▫ Satellite Antenna ..................... 210
▫ Reception Quality .................... 210
▫ Operating Instructions - uconnect™ studios
(Satellite) Mode ..................... 211
▫ Operating Instructions - uconnect™ phone
(If Equipped) ....................... 213
 Video Entertainment System (VES)™
— If Equipped ........................ 213 
Remote Sound System Controls
— If Equipped ........................ 215
▫ Right-Hand Switch Functions ............ 216
▫ Left-Hand Switch Functions For Radio
Operation .......................... 216
▫ Left-Hand Switch Functions For Media
(i.e., CD) Operation ................... 216
 CD/DVD Maintenance ................. 217
 Radio Operation And Cellular Phones ....... 217
 Climate Controls ...................... 217
▫ Manual Heating And Air Conditioning ..... 218
▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC)
— If Equipped ...................... 222
▫ Operating Tips ...................... 2284
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 143

CHAngE OIL
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change
indicator system. The “CHAngE OIL” message will flash
in the instrument cluster odometer for approximately
12 seconds after a single chime has sounded to indicate
the next scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil
change indicator system is duty cycle based, which
means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate
dependent upon your personal driving style.
Unless reset, this message will continue to display each
time you turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position.
To turn off the message temporarily, press and release the
Trip Odometer button on the instrument cluster. To reset
the oil change indicator system (after performing the
scheduled maintenance) perform the following proce-
dure:1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (Do not
start the engine). 2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly 3 times
within 10 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you
start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not
reset. If necessary repeat this procedure.
4. For vehicles equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), refer to “Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC)” in this section of the
manual.
15. Cruise Indicator — If Equipped This indicator shows that the Electronic Speed
Control System is ON.
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