2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING SEDAN check engine

NOTE:
•The oil change indicator message will not monitor the
time since the last oil change. Change your vehicles oil
if it has been six months since your last oil change even
if the oil change indicator message is NOT illumi-
nated.
•Change your engine oil more often if you drive your
vehicle off-road for an extended period of time.
•Under no circumstances should oil change intervals
exceed 6,000 miles (10 000 km) or six months, which-
ever comes first.
Your dealer will reset the oil change indicator message
after completing the scheduled oil change. If this sched-
uled oil change is performed by someone other than your
dealer the message can be reset by referring to the steps
described under “Oil Change Required” in “Use Factory Settings” of the EVIC section in this manual or under
“Odometer/Trip Odometer” in the “Instrument Cluster
Descriptions section of this manual.
At Each Stop for Fuel
•Check the engine oil level about five minutes after a
fully warmed engine is shut off. Checking the oil level
while the vehicle is on level ground will improve the
accuracy of the oil level reading. Add oil only when
the level is at or below the ADD or MIN mark.
•Check the windshield washer solvent and add if
required.
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SMAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 391

Once a Month
•Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or
damage.
•Inspect the battery and clean and tighten the terminals
as required.
•Check the fluid levels of coolant reservoir, brake
master cylinder, and transmission and add as needed.
•Check all lights and other electrical items for correct
operation.
At Each Oil Change
•Change the engine oil filter.
•Inspect the brake hoses and lines.
CAUTION!
Failure to perform the required maintenance items
may result in damage to the vehicle.
Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the Maintenance Schedules on the following
pages for the required maintenance intervals.
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S392 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Automatic Transaxle..............12,235,239,362
Adding Fluid ................... 363,364,388
Filter ............................... 364
Fluid and Filter Changes ................. 364
Fluid Level Check ................... 363,364
Interlock System .................... 240,241
Reset Mode .......................... 245
Selection Of Lubricant ................... 388
Shifting ............................. 239
Special Additives ...................... 364
Autostick ............................. 246
Back-Up Lights ......................... 381
Battery ............................... 346
Gas Caution .......................... 347
Jump Starting ......................... 29
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE) ....... 25
Location ............................ 346
Belts, Seat .............................. 83 Body Mechanism Lubrication
............... 350
B-Pillar Location ........................ 268
Brake Assist System ...................... 257
Brake, Parking .......................... 252
Brake System ........................... 360
Anti-Lock (ABS) ....................... 254
Fluid Check ....................... 360,388
Master Cylinder ....................... 360
Parking ............................. 252
Warning Light ........................ 148
Brakes ............................... 360
Brake/Transaxle Interlock .................. 240
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle ........ 81
Bulb Replacement ....................... 377
Bulbs, Light .......................... 84,377
Calibration, Compass ..................... 165
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ......... 20
Capacities, Fluid ........................ 386
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Caps, FillerFuel ............................... 299
Oil (Engine) .................. 335,336,337,344
Power Steering ........................ 251
Radiator (Coolant Pressure) ............... 357
Car Washes ............................ 366
Carbon Monoxide Warning ...............82,294
Cargo Area Features ...................... 134
Cargo Compartment ...................... 134
Cargo Load Floor ........................ 134
Cargo (Vehicle Loading) ................... 134
Cellular Phone ........................ 93,217
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 385
Chains, Tire ............................ 279
Changing A Flat Tire ..................... 318
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 265
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) ............... 339
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 82Checks, Safety
........................... 82
Child Restraint .................... 70,71,76,79
Child Restraint Tether Anchors .............74,76
Child Safety Locks ........................ 32
Cigar Lighter ........................... 131
Clean Air Gasoline ....................... 291
Cleaning Wheels ............................. 367
Windshield Wiper Blades ................ 351
Climate Control ......................... 217
Clock ..................... 169,172,186,189,198
Coin Holder ........................... 136
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 217
Compact Spare Tire ...................... 275
Compass .............................. 164
Compass Calibration ..................... 165
Compass Variance ....................... 165
Computer, Trip/Travel .................. 20,162
Console ............................ 104,136
420 INDEX

Door Locks, Automatic.................... 30
Door Opener, Garage ..................... 120
Driving On Slippery Surfaces ................... 247
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ........................ 248
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System™) .... 213
E-85 Fuel ............................. 295
Electric Rear Window Defrost ............... 139
Electric Remote Mirrors .................... 90
Electrical Power Outlets ................... 129
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ....... 117
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ............ 260
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) .... 159
Emergency, In Case of Jacking ............................. 318
Jump Starting ......................... 325
Towing ............................. 329 Emergency Trunk Release
.................37,38
Emission Control System Maintenance ......339,390
Engine .......................... 335,336,337
Air Cleaner .......................... 346
Block Heater ......................... 238
Break-In Recommendations ................ 81
Checking Oil Level ..................... 342
Coolant (Antifreeze) ................. 355,387
Cooling ............................. 354
Exhaust Gas Caution .................. 82,294
Fails to Start .......................... 236
Flooded, Starting ...................... 236
Fuel Requirements .................. 290,386
Jump Starting ......................... 325
Oil ........................... 342,386,387
Oil Change Interval ............152,162,343,390
Oil Filler Cap ................ 335,336,337,344
Oil Filter ............................ 345
Oil Filter Disposal ..................... 345
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Fluid Level ChecksAutomatic Transaxle ................. 363,364
Brake ............................ 360,388
Cooling System ....................... 355
Engine Oil ........................... 342
Power Steering ..................... 251,388
Fluids ................................ 387
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 387
Fog Light Service ........................ 380
Fog Lights ....................... 109,154,380
Folding Rear Seat ..................... 103,104
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 328
Fuel ................................. 290
Adding ............................. 299
Additives ............................ 293
Clean Air ............................ 291
Ethanol ............................. 291
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ................. 146,299
Filler Door (Gas Cap) ................... 146 Gasoline
............................ 290
Gauge .............................. 146
Light ............................... 147
Materials Added ....................... 293
Methanol ............................ 291
Octane Rating ...................... 290,387
Requirements ...................... 290,386
Tank Capacity ........................ 386
Fuel, Flexible ............. See Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Fuel System Caution ..................... 300
Fueling ............................... 299
Fuses ................................ 371
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 120
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ............299,301,338
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 291
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 290
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 291
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Latches................................ 84
Hood .............................. 104
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... 290
Leaks, Fluid ............................ 84
Life of Tires ............................ 278
Light Bulbs .......................... 84,377
Lights .............................. 84,106
Airbag ...................... 55,62,68,83,147
Back-Up ............................ 381
Brake Warning ........................ 148
Bulb Replacement ...................... 377
Center Mounted Stop ................... 385
Daytime Running ...................... 110
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Indicator . . . 261
Engine Temperature Warning .............. 148
Exterior .............................. 84
Fog .......................... 109,154,380
Headlight Switch ...................... 107
Headlights ........................... 107 Headlights On With Wipers
............... 115
High Beam Indicator .................... 159
Illuminated Entry ....................... 20
Instrument Cluster ..................... 107
Interior ............................. 111
License ............................. 384
Lights On Reminder .................... 110
Low Fuel ............................ 147
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........ 157
Map Reading ......................... 111
Oil Pressure .......................... 148
Passing ............................. 109
Rear Tail ............................ 381
Seat Belt Reminder ..................... 147
Security Alarm (Theft Alarm) .............. 18
Theft Alarm (Security Alarm) .............. 154
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ........156,281
Traction Control ....................... 261
Turn Signal ................ 84,108,154,379,381
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Voltage............................. 147
Warning (Instrument Cluster Description) ..... 146
Loading Vehicle ...................... 302,303
Capacities ........................... 303
Tires ............................... 268
Locks Auto Unlock .......................... 31
Child Protection ........................ 32
Power Door ........................... 30
Low Tire Pressure System .................. 281
Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH) .............................. 76
Lubrication, Body ....................... 350
Lumbar Support ......................... 97
Maintenance Free Battery .................. 346
Maintenance, General ..................... 341
Maintenance Procedures ................... 341
Maintenance Schedule .................... 390 Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 157,339
Manual, Service
......................... 413
Map/Reading Lights ..................... 111
Master Cylinder (Brakes) .................. 360
Methanol ............................. 291
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... 162
Mirrors ................................ 89
Automatic Dimming ..................... 90
Electric Powered ....................... 90
Outside .............................. 92
Rearview ............................. 89
Vanity ............................... 93
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 281
Mopar Parts ......................... 340,412
MTBE/ETBE ........................... 291
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 81
428 INDEX